Premier League betting tips & predictions | EPL Matchweek 26

Matchweek 26 of the 2024-25 English Premier League campaign has a full slate of 10 games lined up, highlighted by the thrilling showdown between reigning champions Manchester City and league leaders Liverpool. Below are our free soccer betting picks for this weekend’s action in the EPL.

Leicester City v Brentford

Saturday, February 22 – 7am AEDT – King Power Stadium

Brentford are 11th on the table with 34 points, while Leicester are second from bottom with 17 fewer points. Runaway winners in their last meeting, the Bees should dispatch a Leicester side that has lost nine of their last 10 Premier League games.

Everton v Manchester United

Saturday, February 22 – 11:30pm AEDT – Goodison Park

After back-to-back defeats against Crystal Palace and Tottenham, 15th-placed Manchester United will have their work cut out against Everton, who are one point and one position ahead. Unbeaten in their last five games, with four wins and one draw, back the Toffees to edge past Ruben Amorim’s injury-stricken side.

Arsenal v West Ham United

Sunday, February 23 – 2am AEDT – Emirates Stadium

Arsenal, in second, will be determined to keep their title hopes alive when they host 16th-placed West Ham in the London derby. Winless in their last four Premier League outings, the Hammers could be headed for a seventh defeat in eight trips to the Emirates.

Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sunday, February 23 – 2am AEDT – Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth, sitting fifth, will look to climb higher up the table against Wolverhampton, who are a position above the drop zone with five defeats from their last six games. Among the standout teams thus far, back the in-form Cherries to slay Wolves for a third consecutive time.

Fulham v Crystal Palace

Sunday, February 23 – 2am AEDT – Craven Cottage

Fulham climbed to eighth after consecutive wins over Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, while Palace slipped to 13th after suffering two defeats in their last three games. Given their impressive run and solid record at Craven Cottage, back Marco Silva’s men to do the double on the Eagles.

Ipswich Town v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday, February 23 – 2am AEDT – Portman Road

Tottenham are 12th on the table with 30 points, while Ipswich are in the drop zone with 17 points. Spurs are on a gradual ascension with two successive wins, so back them to sail past the Tractor Boys, who are on a six-game winless run.

Southampton v Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday, February 23 – 2am AEDT – St Mary’s Stadium

Following back-to-back victories over Chelsea in the FA Cup and Premier League, 10th-placed Brighton will be in high spirits ahead of their clash against Southampton, who remain at the foot of the table. Although the Saints will be battling for survival amid the threat of relegation, the visitors are expected to secure a second consecutive win at Soton.

Aston Villa v Chelsea

Sunday, February 23 – 4:30am AEDT – Villa Park

Chelsea are sixth on the table with 43 points, while Villa are three places behind them with four fewer points. Despite sharing the points with Liverpool midweek, Villa could succumb to the well-rested Blues — who have already beaten them twice this campaign.

Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest

Monday, February 24 – 1am AEDT – St James’ Park

Thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City in Matchweek 25, seventh-placed Newcastle will look to bounce back against Forest, who are competing for Champions League football. The Magpies have held their own in recent clashes with Forest, and are well-positioned to defeat their guests for the third time this season.

Manchester City v Liverpool

Monday, February 24 – 3:30am AEDT – Etihad Stadium

Enjoying an eight-point lead in the Premier League table, leaders Liverpool will face a daunting task against defending champions Manchester City, who have clawed their way back into the top four. While the Citizens have regained some stability thanks to their January signings, the hosts are unlikely to overcome a side with only one league defeat.

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