EPL Matchweek 31 tips & predictions | Premier League 2024-25

Matchweek 31 of the 2024-25 English Premier League campaign has a full slate of 10 games lined up, including the highly anticipated Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Here are our top soccer betting tips for this week’s EPL action.

Everton v Arsenal

Saturday, April 5 – 9:30pm AEST – Goodison Park

After back-to-back wins over Chelsea and Fulham, second-placed Arsenal will look to advance their title hopes when they travel to Liverpool to face 15th-placed Everton. With momentum on their side, expect the in-form Gunners to cruise past an Everton side on a five-game winless run.

Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday, April 6 – 12am AEST – Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace are 12th with 40 points, while Brighton are four places above them with 47 points. The Eagles have been solid at home and should do the double on Fabian Hurzeler’s side.

Ipswich Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sunday, April 6 – 12am AEST – Portman Road

Ipswich climbed to 18th after a surprise 2-1 win over Bournemouth, while Wolves are nine points clear of the drop zone following Tuesday’s 1-0 win over West Ham. Expect Wolves, who are enjoying better form, to edge out this encounter.

West Ham United v Bournemouth

Sunday, April 6 – 12am AEST – London Stadium

West Ham are 16th with 34 points, while Bournemouth are 10th on the table with 44 points. Given that both teams are currently struggling, this encounter could end in a stalemate for fourth consecutive time.

Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest

Sunday, April 6 – 2:30am AEST – Villa Park

Third-placed Nottingham Forest will continue their push for Champions League football when they take on Aston Villa, who are four places below them. Forest, who are more polished and adventurous in the final third, should beat Villa for the second time this season.

Brentford v Chelsea

Sunday, April 6 – 11pm AEST – Gtech Community Stadium

Fourth-placed Chelsea will fancy their chances against Brentford, who are seven places below them. The Blues have been on a decent run and should dispatch their hosts for the second time this season.

Fulham v Liverpool

Sunday, April 6 – 11pm AEST – Craven Cottage

Table toppers Liverpool will be eager to move a step closer to the Premier League title when they travel to London to take on ninth-placed Fulham. With only one league defeat thus far, Arne Slot’s men look destined to extend their four-game win streak against a Fulham side that has lost three of their last five EPL outings.

Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton

Sunday, April 6 – 11pm AEST – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Beaten 1-0 by Chelsea on Thursday night, 14th-placed Tottenham will look to return to winning ways against bottom-placed Southampton, who are winless in their last six outings. Despite their recent struggles, Spurs have the depth and quality to secure a commanding victory against the Saints in London.

Manchester United v Manchester City

Monday, April 7 – 1:30am AEST – Old Trafford

Manchester City are fourth with 51 points, while United are nine places below them with 14 fewer points. Although United have won the last two derbies, the injury-stricken Reds should be good enough for a draw against the inconsistent Citizens.

Leicester City v Newcastle United

Tuesday, April 8 – 5am AEST – King Power Stadium

Newcastle United, in fifth, will look to climb higher up the table against 19th-placed Leicester City, who are struggling for survival after a seven-game losing streak. Alexander Isak has been involved in 25 goals in 26 Premier League appearances, and online bookmakers are paying $1.70 for the Newcastle forward to add to his tally.

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