EPL Matchweek 25 tips & goalscorer picks | Premier League 2024-25

Matchweek 25 of the 2024-25 English Premier League season has several exciting matches lined up, including a top-six clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United. Below are our free soccer betting tips for this week’s EPL action.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea

Saturday, February 15 – 7am AEDT – Amex Stadium

Chelsea, in fourth, will continue their push for Champions League football against 10th-placed Brighton, who suffered back-to-back defeats against Everton and Nottingham Forest. Although the Seagulls knocked Chelsea out of the FA Cup last Saturday, the visitors should secure a fourth consecutive league win against a Brighton side that has shipped eight goals in their last two games.

Leicester City v Arsenal

Saturday, February 15 – 11:30pm AEDT – King Power Stadium

After thrashing Manchester City 5-1 in Matchweek 24, second-placed Arsenal will aim to strengthen their title charge against Leicester, who remain in the danger zone after suffering eight defeats in their last nine outings. Expect the in-form Gunners to secure a seventh straight victory against the struggling Foxes.

Aston Villa v Ipswich Town

Sunday, February 16 – 2am AEDT – Villa Park

Aston Villa are eighth on the table with 37 points, while Ipswich are second from bottom with 16 points. Although the Tractor Boys will look to capitalise on Villa’s defensive injuries, the hosts should see this one through.

Fulham v Nottingham Forest

Sunday, February 16 – 2am AEDT – Craven Cottage

Third-placed Nottingham Forest will have their work cut out when they travel to London to face Fulham, who are six positions behind them. While both sides have been impressive, the hosts should clinch a third consecutive home win in this closely contested encounter.

Manchester City v Newcastle United

Sunday, February 16 – 2am AEDT – Etihad Stadium

Level on 41 points, fifth-placed Manchester City will face a trick clash against Newcastle United, who are a position behind them having scored fewer overall goals. Alexander Isak has been in blistering form with 17 Premier League goals this season, and EPL bookmakers are paying +140 for the Toon forward to score against the reigning champions.

Southampton v Bournemouth

Sunday, February 16 – 2am AEDT – St Mary’s Stadium

Beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in their last outing, seventh-placed Bournemouth will be eager to bounce back against Southampton, who remain at the foot of table with just two wins from 24 games. Antoine Semenyo was on target in his last game against the Saints, and the top soccer betting sites are offering decent odds of +162 for the Bournemouth forward to score for the third time in four games.

West Ham United v Brentford

Sunday, February 16 – 2am AEDT – London Stadium

West Ham are 16th on the table with 27 points, while Brentford are five places above them with a four-point advantage. Given Brentford’s recent struggles on the road, expect the Hammers to continue improving under head coach Graham Potter.

Crystal Palace v Everton

Sunday, February 16 – 4:30am AEDT – Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace, in 12th, will face a stern test against Everton, who climbed to 15th after earning a crucial point against Liverpool. Unbeaten in their last six games against Palace, with four wins and two draws, the Toffees have all it takes to do the double on Palace.

Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Monday, February 17 – 1am AEDT – Anfield

Forced to share the points in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, leaders Liverpool will be desperate for a return to winning ways against 17th-placed Wolverhampton, who have secured just one win from their last six games. Arne Slot’s men are accustomed to bouncing back in style, particularly at Anfield, so expect them to unleash their fury on a defensively vulnerable Wolves side.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

Monday, February 17 – 3:30am AEDT – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham are 14th on the table with 27 points, while Manchester United are one position ahead with two more points. Unbeaten in their last five meetings, with three wins and two draws, back Spurs to defeat Ruben Amorim’s inconsistent Red Devils for the third time this season.

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