EPL free preview, best bets & goalscorer tips | Matchweek 5

The 2024-25 English Premier League campaign continues this weekend with some thrilling matches lined up. Below are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchweek 5 of the EPL.

West Ham United v Chelsea

Saturday, September 21 – 9:30pm AEST – London Stadium

Chelsea will be hoping to secure a second consecutive win against hosts West Ham United, who are six places below them. Steadily improving under manager Enzo Maresca, expect the Blues to triumph in this London derby.

Aston Villa v Wolverhampton Wanderers

<>Sunday, September 22 – 12am AEST – Villa Park

Aston Villa are fifth with three wins from their first four games, while winless Wolverhampton Wanderers are in the relegation zone. Despite returning from a midweek trip to Germany in the Champions League, anticipate a hard-fought win by Villa.

Fulham v Newcastle United

Sunday, September 22 – 12am AEST – Craven Cottage

Third on the table with 10 points, Newcastle United will be looking to extend their impressive start with a win over Fulham, who are on 5 points. Triumphant in their last four trips to Craven Cottage, expect the Magpies to secure all three points.

Leicester City v Everton

Sunday, September 22 – 12am AEST – King Power Stadium

Leicester City, 15th on the table, will be fancying their chances against bottom-placed Everton, who have lost all four games. Nevertheless, expect an intense affair as both teams will be scrambling for points.

Liverpool v Bournemouth

Sunday, September 22 – 12am AEST – Anfield

Fourth-placed Liverpool will be eager to return to winning ways against Bournemouth, who are in the bottom half of the table. With three goals in his first three league games, back Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to score any time at $1.90 with top soccer betting sites.

Southampton v Ipswich Town

Sunday, September 22 – 12am AEST – St. Mary’s Stadium

Winless from their first four games, both Southampton and Ipswich Town will be hoping to secure three points this weekend. Expect Ipswich — who beat the Saints home and away in the EFL Championship last season — to secure all three points.

Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford

Sunday, September 21 – 12am AEST – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Defeated in their last two outings, Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to bounce back against visiting Brentford, who are four places above them. Given that both sides have scored in their last four meetings, expect a hotly contested affair.

Crystal Palace v Manchester United

Saturday, September 22 – 2:30am AEST – Selhurst Park

Manchester United will be hoping to collect their third win of the season when they face hosts Crystal Palace, who are winless so far. Marcus Rashford has netted thrice in his last two games in all competitions, and leading bookie BetOnline are pricing the England forward at $3.50 to score any time against Palace.

Brighton and Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest

Sunday, September 22 – 11pm AEST – Amex Stadium

Level on eight points, Brighton and Nottingham Forest will be vying to outdo one another this weekend. Nevertheless, expect the Seagulls to secure maximum points – just as they did against Forest on two occasions last season.

Manchester City v Arsenal

Monday, September 23 – 1:30am AEST – Etihad Stadium

Champions Manchester City will be looking to register a statement win over title contenders Arsenal this weekend. Erling Haaland leads the race for the Golden Boot with nine goals in his first four games, and online bookmakers are paying $2.10 for the Norwegian striker to score any time against the Gunners.

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