EPL Matchweek 20 betting tips & top odds | Premier League 2024-25

The first weekend of the new year in the 2024-25 English Premier League season features a full slate of 10 games, including the blockbuster encounter between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Here are our top soccer betting tips for Matchweek 20 of England’s top division.

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United

Saturday, January 4 – 11:30pm AEDT – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Newcastle climbed to fifth following Monday’s thrilling 2-0 win over Manchester United, while Tottenham moved to 11th after being held by Wolves.

Alexander Isak was on the scoresheet during the Magpies’ triumph at Old Trafford, and top EPL bookmakers are offering odds of $4 for the Swedish forward to strike first against Spurs.

Aston Villa v Leicester City

Sunday, January 5 – 2:00am AEDT – Villa Park
After sharing the points with Brighton in Matchweek 19, ninth-placed Aston Villa will be eager to bounce back against struggling Leicester, who are second from bottom after losing their fourth consecutive game.

Ollie Watkins scored his eighth goal of the campaign against the Seagulls, and BetOnline are paying $1.83 for the England international to add to his goal tally against Leicester.

Bournemouth v Everton

Sunday, January 5 – 2:00am AEDT – Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth are seventh on the table with 30 points, while Everton sit 16th after going winless in their last four.

The hosts, who beat the Toffees twice last season, should edge this encounter.

Crystal Palace v Chelsea

Sunday, January 5 – 2:00am AEDT – Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace moved to 15th after their 2-1 win over Southampton, while Chelsea slipped to fourth following consecutive defeats to Fulham and Ipswich Town.

The Blues can be lethal on their day, so expect them to register their seventh consecutive win at Selhurst Park.

Manchester City v West Ham United

Sunday, January 5 – 2:00am AEDT – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City, sitting sixth, ended their four-game winless run with a 2-0 victory over Leicester, while 13th-placed West Ham were thrashed 5-0 by Liverpool.

Erling Haaland is bidding to retain his Golden Boot with 14 goals in 19 appearances, and Marantelli Bet is paying $3.40 for the Norwegian striker to break the deadlock in this encounter.

Southampton v Brentford

Sunday, January 5 – 2:00am AEDT – St Mary’s Stadium
Brentford are 12th after losing to Arsenal, while Southampton remain at the foot of the table after going winless in their last nine games.

Expect the visitors to secure a fourth consecutive win against the struggling Saints.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal

Sunday, January 5 – 4:30am AEDT – Amex Stadium
Arsenal solidified their place in second following their 3-1 win over Brentford, while Brighton are 10th after a third consecutive draw.

Gabriel Jesus has scored six goals in his last four games, and Marantelli Bet are paying $2.87 for the Arsenal forward to extend that streak.

Fulham v Ipswich Town

Monday, January 6 – 1:00am AEDT – Craven Cottage
Fulham, in eighth, registered their fourth draw in five games against Bournemouth, while Ipswich secured an unexpected 2-0 win over Chelsea.

The hosts boast impressive attacking strength, so back them to secure maximum points in this hotly contested encounter.

Liverpool v Manchester United

Monday, January 6 – 3:30am AEDT – Anfield
After putting five past the Hammers in their last outing, league leaders Liverpool will fancy their chances against arch-rivals Manchester United, who are 14th after suffering a third consecutive defeat to Newcastle.

Mohamed Salah has netted 20 goals in all competitions for the eighth successive season, and soccer bookmakers are paying $1.80 for the Egyptian to score any time against the vulnerable Red Devils.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest

Tuesday, January 7 – 7:00am AEDT – Molineux Stadium
Nottingham Forest climbed third after securing their fifth consecutive win against Everton, while 17th-placed Wolves remain unbeaten under head coach Vitor Pereira following their 2-2 draw with Spurs.

Although this encounter has ended in a stalemate in the last two seasons, Forest could secure a crucial away win in their quest for European football.

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