Premier League betting picks & top odds | EPL Matchweek 33

Matchweek 33 of the 2024-25 English Premier League campaign has a full slate of 10 games lined up, including the explosive encounter between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

Here are our top soccer betting tips for this weekend’s EPL action.

Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday, April 20 – 12:00am AEST – Gtech Community Stadium
Brighton are 10th on the table with 48 points, while Brentford are a position behind them with five fewer points.

Both winless in their last three outings, these struggling sides are expected to share the spoils for the third consecutive time.

Crystal Palace v Bournemouth

Sunday, April 20 – 12:00am AEST – Selhurst Park
After suffering back-to-back defeats against Manchester City and Newcastle, 12th-placed Crystal Palace will face an uphill battle against Bournemouth, who are four places above them.

The Cherries have been solid, and look destined to reap maximum points against a Palace side that has shipped 10 goals in their last two games.

Everton v Manchester City

Sunday, April 20 – 12:00am AEST – Goodison Park
After ending their six-game winless run with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, 13th-placed Everton will face a major hurdle against Manchester City, in fifth after a four-game unbeaten run.

Triumphant in their last seven trips to Goodison Park, back the reigning EPL champions to uphold the trend.

West Ham United v Southampton

Sunday, April 20 – 12:00am AEST – London Stadium
Winless in their last five Premier League outings, West Ham, in 17th, will be eager to bounce back against bottom-placed Southampton, who have only won twice this season.

Although the Hammers look poised to secure a third consecutive win, the visiting Saints won’t go down without a fight.

Aston Villa v Newcastle United

Sunday, April 20 – 2:30am AEST – Villa Park
Third-placed Newcastle are on a five-game win streak, while Aston Villa, in seventh, have won their last four Premier League outings.

Alexander Isak was on target during the Magpies’ runaway victory on Boxing Day, and online bookmakers are paying $2.62 for the Swedish international to add to his 21-goal tally.

Fulham v Chelsea

Sunday, April 20 – 11:00pm AEST – Craven Cottage
Ninth-placed Fulham will look to climb higher up the ladder against Chelsea, who are three places above them.

The Cottagers have been formidable on home soil, so expect them to do the double on their London rivals.

Ipswich Town v Arsenal

Sunday, April 20 – 11:00pm AEST – Portman Road
Confident after eliminating Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, second-placed Arsenal will look to strengthen their title credentials against relegation-threatened Ipswich, who have only won one of their last 13 league outings.

Mikel Arteta’s side are in unstoppable form, so back them to secure a commanding victory over the struggling Tractor Boys.

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sunday, April 20 – 11:00pm AEST – Old Trafford
Wolves, in 16th, will be eager to extend their four-game win streak against 14th-placed Manchester United, who are on a three-game winless run.

Given that United will be a little heavy in the legs after playing for 120 minutes on Thursday night, there is great value in backing the well-rested visitors to edge out this encounter.

Leicester City v Liverpool

Monday, April 21 – 1:30am AEST – King Power Stadium
Liverpool’s pursuit of their 20th league title continues this weekend when they take on Leicester, who are second from bottom after securing just one point from their last nine games.

Luis Diaz has scored in his last two EPL outings, and top sports betting sites are paying $2.50 for the Liverpool forward to extend that streak.

Tottenham Hotspur v Nottingham Forest

Tuesday, April 22 – 5:00am AEST – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Following back-to-back defeats against Villa and Everton, fourth-placed Forest will face a stern test against Tottenham, who are in the second half of the table.

Spurs have been decent at home, and look set to secure a third consecutive victory in London.

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