English Premier League preview & best bets | Matchweek 6

Several exciting matches are lined up this weekend in the English Premier League. Here are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchweek 6 of the 2024-25 EPL campaign.

Newcastle United v Manchester City

Saturday, September 28 – 9:30pm AEST – St James’ Park

Forced to share the spoils with 10-man Arsenal last Sunday, champions Manchester City will be eager to return to winning ways against Newcastle United, who are sixth on the table. Erling Haaland leads the race for the Golden Boot with 10 goals from his first five games, and online bookmakers are paying +275 for the Norwegian forward to strike first against the Magpies.

Arsenal v Leicester City

Sunday, September 29 – 12am AEST – Emirates Stadium

Fourth-placed Arsenal will be aiming to bounce back against winless Leicester City, who are in the bottom half of the table. Expect Mikel Arteta’s men to win comfortably against the Foxes, who haven’t kept a clean sheet this season.

Brentford v West Ham United

Sunday, September 29 – 12am AEST – Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford, who are 12th on the table, will be looking to secure three crucial points against West Ham United, who are two places behind them. With four goals in his last five games, back Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo to score any time at +162 with BetOnline.

Chelsea v Brighton and Hove Albion

Sunday, September 29 – 12am AEST – Stamford Bridge

Chelsea will be aiming to secure all three points against Brighton, who trail them with one point. Expect the hosts — who did the double on the Seagulls in the last term — to secure maximum points at the Bridge.

Everton v Crystal Palace

Sunday, September 29 – 12am AEST – Goodison Park

Winless from their first five games, both Everton and Crystal Palace will be hoping to secure their first wins of the campaign. Solid against Manchester United last Saturday, Palace have all it takes to secure three crucial points away from home.

Nottingham Forest v Fulham

Sunday, September 29 – 12am AEST – The City Ground

Hosts Nottingham Forest will have their work cut out against Fulham, who are one point behind them. Expect an intense affair at the City Ground, with plenty of goal-mouth action.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool

Sunday, September 29 – 2:30am AEST – Molineux Stadium

Second-placed Liverpool will be eager to secure their fifth win of the season against bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers. Luis Diaz has netted five times in five league appearances, and leading bookie BetOnline are pricing the Liverpool forward at +150 to score any time against Wolves.

Ipswich Town v Aston Villa

Sunday, September 29 – 11pm AEST – Portman Road Stadium

Third-placed Aston Villa will be aiming to secure a fourth consecutive league win against winless Ipswich Town, who are in the bottom four. A free-scoring side under manager Unai Emery, expect Villa to cruise to victory.

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday, September 29 – 1:30am AEST – Old Trafford

Level on seven points, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be vying to outdo one another this weekend. Marcus Rashford scored in this fixture last season, and top soccer betting sites are paying +225 for the England forward to score anytime against Spurs.

Bournemouth v Southampton

Tuesday, October 1 – 5am AEST – Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth, who are 13th on the table, will be looking to secure all three points against relegation-threatened Southampton. Expect the hosts to extend their winning run against the Saints to three games.

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