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.
Erling Haaland first goalscorer
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.
Arsenal to win / Not both teams to score
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.
Bryan Mbeumo anytime goalscorer
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.
Chelsea to win
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.
Crystal Palace to win
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.
Both teams to score
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.
Luis Diaz anytime goalscorer
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.
Aston Villa to win
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.
Marcus Rashford anytime goalscorer
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.
Bournemouth to win
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