EPL Matchweek 15 betting tips | Premier League preview

Matchweek 15 of the English Premier League has several thrilling clashes lined up, including the Merseyside derby and a big crosstown clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Here are our free soccer betting picks for this weekend’s EPL action.

Everton v Liverpool

Saturday, December 7 – 11:30pm AEDT – Goodison Park

Forced to settle for a point in their midweek six-goal thriller against Newcastle United, league leaders Liverpool will be determined to put away 15th-placed Everton. On a hot streak of nine goals in his last seven games, top EPL bookmakers are paying +110 for Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah to add to his goal tally in the Merseyside derby.

Aston Villa v Southampton

Sunday, December 8 – 2am AEDT – Villa Park

After beating Brentford 3-1, eighth-placed Aston Villa will back themselves against Southampton, who remain bottom of the league after being thumped 5-1 by Chelsea. Ollie Watkins is in blistering form for Villa with seven league goals thus far, and leading sports betting sites are paying -111.11 for the England forward to find the back of the net.

Brentford v Newcastle United

Sunday, December 8 – 2am AEDT – Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford dropped to 11th following their midweek defeat, while Newcastle United are a position behind after drawing 3-3 with Liverpool. Expect the Magpies — who beat Brentford both home and away last season — to win on the road.

Crystal Palace v Manchester City

Sunday, December 8 – 2am AEDT – Selhurst Park

Manchester City, sitting fourth, ended their four-game losing streak with a 3-0 rout of Nottingham Forest, while Crystal Palace moved three points above the drop zone with a 1-0 win away at Ipswich Town. As the champions steadily regain confidence, back star striker Erling Haaland to inspire his side to a second successive win.

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest

Sunday, December 8 – 4:30am AEDT – Old Trafford

Beaten 2-0 in their midweek trip to the Emirates Stadium, 13th-placed Manchester United will be eager to bounce back against Nottingham Forest, who are six places above them. Although they are still a work in progress under Ruben Amorim, United look poised to hand Forest their fourth defeat in five games.

Fulham v Arsenal

Monday, December 9 – 1am AEDT – Craven Cottage

Eight points away from topping the EPL standings following their midweek win over Manchester United, third-placed Arsenal will be looking to enhance their title prospects against sixth-placed Fulham. Despite being derailed in their title quest last term by the Cottagers, expect the experienced Gunners to be ruthless this time around.

Ipswich Town v Bournemouth

Monday, December 9 – 1am AEDT – Portman Road

Ipswich are third from bottom with nine points from their first 14 games, while Bournemouth climbed to ninth following a 1-0 win over Spurs in midweek. Buoyed by a second consecutive win, the Cherries could dominate their defensively vulnerable hosts.

Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion

Monday, December 9 – 1am AEDT – King Power Stadium

Leicester City, sitting 16th, registered a surprise 3-1 win over West Ham United in Matchweek 14, while fifth-placed Brighton lost by the same scoreline on their trip to Fulham. A rejuvenated side under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, back the Foxes to steal a win.

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

Monday, December 9 – 3:30am AEDT – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Second-placed Chelsea will be aiming to cement themselves as genuine title contenders when they face Tottenham, who are eight places below them. Enjoying an unbeaten run of six games, the Blues look poised to defeat Spurs for the third time in a row.

West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Tuesday, December 10 – 7am AEDT – London Stadium

West Ham will be hoping to get back on track against Wolverhampton, who are second from bottom after two consecutive defeats. With two wins from their last two meetings, the Hammers are well positioned to claim another victory over Wolves.

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