Premier League betting tips & odds | EPL Matchweek 17 preview

Matchweek 17 of the 2024-25 English Premier League season is packed with a full schedule of 10 games, including a thrilling clash between Tottenham Hotspur and league leaders Liverpool. Below are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s action in the EPL.

Aston Villa v Manchester City

Saturday, December 21 – 11:30pm AEDT – Villa Park

Fresh off a derby defeat, fifth-placed Manchester City will be hoping for a change of fortune on their trip to Aston Villa, who dropped to seventh following their 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest. Triumphant against a title-winning City side at Villa Park last season, back Unai Emery’s men to beat the struggling Citizens.

Brentford v Nottingham Forest

Sunday, December 22 – 2am AEDT – Gtech Community Stadium

Brentford dropped to 11th after their defeat to Chelsea, while Nottingham Forest climbed to fourth after brushing aside Villa. Unbeaten in their eight Premier League home games this season, with seven wins and one draw, back the Bees to maintain the trend.

Ipswich Town v Newcastle United

Sunday, December 22 – 2am AEDT – Portman Road

After putting four past Leicester City last time out, 12th-placed Newcastle will be aiming to ascend higher up the ladder against Ipswich, who remain 18th despite winning against Wolves. Alexander Isak scored during their rampant win over the Foxes, and BetOnline is paying $2.20 for the Newcastle forward in the anytime goalscorer market.

West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday, December 22 – 2am AEDT – London Stadium

Winless in their last four games, ninth-placed Brighton have a tough assignment on their trip to London to face West Ham, who are five places below them. Although the Hammers have improved significantly, the hosts may lack the firepower to overcome their injury-plagued guests.

Crystal Palace v Arsenal

Sunday, December 22 – 4:30am AEDT – Selhurst Park

Forced to share the points against Fulham and Everton, third-placed Arsenal will be looking to breathe life into their title challenge when they face Crystal Palace, who climbed to 15th after their 3-1 win over Brighton. Gabriel Jesus bagged a hat-trick during Arsenal’s midweek triumph over Palace in the EFL Cup, and online bookmakers are offering decent odds of $2.87 for the Brazilian striker to hit the mark again.

Everton v Chelsea

Monday, December 23 – 1am AEDT – Goodison Park

Sitting second in the table with 34 points, just two behind leaders Liverpool, Chelsea will be eager to strengthen their title challenge on the road against 16th-placed Everton. Blues forward Nicolas Jackson scored the winner in their victory over Brentford, and top EPL betting sites are paying $2.62 for the Senegalese forward to find the back of the net at Goodison park.

Fulham v Southampton

Monday, December 23 – 1am AEDT – Craven Cottage

Fulham are eighth after forcing a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in Matchweek 16, while Southampton remain bottom of the league following their heavy defeat to Spurs. Expect the Cottagers to cruise past a Saints side they have beaten in three consecutive meetings.

Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Monday, December 23 – 1am AEDT – King Power Stadium

Leicester are a position above the danger zone with 14 points, while Wolverhampton are second from bottom with nine points. Unbeaten at home since the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy in late November, back the Foxes to hand Wolves a fifth consecutive league defeat.

Manchester United v Bournemouth

Monday, December 23 – 1am AEDT – Old Trafford

Gradually finding their identity under new manager Ruben Amorim, 13th-placed Manchester United will fancy their chances against Bournemouth, who are seven places above them on the table. Amad Diallo has scored two goals in his last two games in all competitions, and top bookie Marantelli Bet is offering great odds of $4 for the Ivorian to add to his tally.

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

Monday, December 23 – 3:30am AEDT – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

After successive draws against Newcastle and Fulham, leaders Liverpool will be eager to turn things around against 10th-placed Spurs, who put five past Southampton last Sunday. Although Tottenham beat Manchester United in their midweek EFL Cup quarter-final, Ange Postecoglou’s men still have huge defensive flaws that the free-scoring Reds could exploit.

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