Premier League Matchweek 23 betting picks & predictions

Matchweek 23 of the 2024-25 English Premier League has several thrilling fixtures lined up between Saturday and Monday, including a bumper clash between Manchester City and Chelsea. Here are our free soccer betting picks for this weekend’s EPL action.

Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest

Saturday, January 25 – 3pm GMT – Vitality Stadium

Sitting third after an eight-game unbeaten run, Nottingham Forest will endeavour to advance their chances of securing Champions League football on their trip to Bournemouth, who are four places below them. Although the Cherries are expected to offer stern resistance on home soil, back highflying Forest to secure all three points.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Everton

Saturday, January 25 – 3pm GMT – Amex Stadium

Buoyed by last Sunday’s 3-1 win at Old Trafford, ninth-placed Brighton will be looking to scale higher up the ladder when they host 16th-placed Everton, whose six-game winless streak ended against Spurs. Given Everton’s poor run of one win in 21 away games, the Seagulls should put this in the bag.

Liverpool v Ipswich Town

Saturday, January 25 – 3pm GMT – Anfield Stadium

Enjoying a six-point lead with a game-in-hand, Premier League leaders Liverpool will be eager to cement their title challenge against Ipswich, who are in the danger zone after back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Manchester City. Darwin Nunez bagged a brace during the Reds’ last-ditch win over Brentford, and leading bookie Bovada is paying -138.89 for the Uruguayan in the anytime goalscorer market.

Southampton v Newcastle United

Saturday, January 25 – 3pm GMT – St Mary’s Stadium

After falling to a surprise 4-1 defeat to Bournemouth in their last outing, sixth-placed Newcastle will be determined to bounce back against Southampton, who remain at the foot of the table after losing their last five games. Anthony Gordon has scored four goals in his last five games in all competitions, and online bookmakers are paying +162 for the Toon winger to find the back of the net against the Saints.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal

Saturday, January 25 – 3pm GMT – Molineux Stadium

Forced to a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in Matchweek 22, second-placed Arsenal will be keen to turn things around against struggling Wolves, who are 17th after three consecutive defeats. Kai Havertz netted his 14th goal in all competitions during Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, and top soccer betting sites are paying +187 for the 25-year-old to add to his tally.

Manchester City v Chelsea

Saturday, January 25 – 5:30pm GMT – Etihad Stadium

Defeated 4-2 by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, fifth-placed Manchester City will face an uphill battle against Chelsea, who are one position above them. The defending champions are quite inconsistent, so expect them to fall to the well-rested Blues.

Crystal Palace v Brentford

Sunday, January 26 – 2pm GMT – Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace are 12th after consecutive victories over Leicester and West Ham, while Brentford are 11th after going winless in their last two. Given that the Bees struggle on the road, the in-form Londoners should edge this encounter.

Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City

Sunday, January 26 – 2pm GMT – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham have dropped to 15th after three consecutive defeats, while Leicester are second from bottom after a seven-game defeat streak. Despite their recent woes, Spurs should brush aside the struggling Foxes with relative ease.

Aston Villa v West Ham United

Sunday, January 26 – 4:30pm GMT – Villa Park

Aston Villa are eighth on the table with 36 points, while West Ham trail them with 10 points in 14th. With three defeats in their last four league games, the visitors could lose to Villa for the third time this season.

Fulham v Manchester United

Sunday, January 26 – 7pm GMT – Craven Cottage

Fulham are 10th with 33 points, while Manchester United are 13th with 26 points. Triumphant in their last seven trips to Craven Cottage, back United to win this close contest.

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