Premier League Matchweek 27 tips & predictions | EPL 2024-25

Matchweek 27 of the 2024-25 English Premier League campaign featured a full slate of midweek games, with the clash between Tottenham and Manchester City on Thursday morning (AEDT) taking centre stage. Below are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s action in the EPL.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Bournemouth

Wednesday, February 26 – 6:30am AEDT – Amex Stadium

Brighton climbed to ninth after consecutive victories over Chelsea and Southampton, while Bournemouth slipped to sixth following their surprise defeat to Wolves. The Seagulls have a decent record at the Amex stadium, and top soccer betting sites are paying +107 for them to secure their fourth consecutive home win in this fixture.

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa

Wednesday, February 26 – 6:30am AEDT – Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace are 13th on the table with 33 points, while Aston Villa are five positions higher with nine more points. Given their potent attacks and questionable defences, both teams are likely to find the net against each other for the third time this season

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham

Wednesday, February 26 – 6:30am AEDT – Molineux Stadium

Beaten 2-0 by Palace on Saturday, 10th-placed Fulham will have their work cut out against Wolves, who are five points above the danger zone. Winless in their last four trips to Wolverhampton, with three defeats and a draw, the Cottagers could fall short against the increasingly resolute Wolves.

Chelsea v Southampton

Wednesday, February 26 – 7:15am AEDT – Stamford Bridge

After back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Aston Villa, seventh-placed Chelsea will look to return to winning ways against Southampton, who are bottom of the league after securing just nine points from a possible 78. Having been runaway winners in their last meeting, back the Blues to dispatch the vulnerable Saints with ease.

Brentford v Everton

Thursday, February 27 – 6:30am AEDT – Gtech Community Stadium

Sitting 14th on the Premier League table after a six-game unbeaten run, Everton will seek to climb higher up the table on their trip to London to face Brentford, who are three places above them. Unbeaten in their last five meetings, with three wins and two draws, back the Toffees to grind out a second consecutive away win.

Manchester United v Ipswich Town

Thursday, February 27 – 6:30am AEDT – Old Trafford

Manchester United, in 15th, will be eager to end their three-game winless run against Ipswich, who only have one win from their last 10 Premier League games. The Red Devils have dominated this fixture and should cruise to a fourth consecutive home win despite their defensive issues.

Nottingham Forest v Arsenal

Thursday, February 27 – 6:30am AEDT – The City Ground

Despite losing momentum in their title race following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to West Ham, second-placed Arsenal hope to strengthen their bid for the EPL crown against Forest, who are third with six fewer points. Rampant winners in their last meeting, top bookmakers have the Gunners as -105.26 favourites to do the double on their hosts.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City

Thursday, February 27 – 6:30am AEDT – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Reigning champions Manchester City will aim to regain their winning touch against Tottenham, who are in the bottom half of the table. While Spurs beat City twice earlier in the season, Pep Guardiola’s reinforced side should edge this encounter.

Liverpool v Newcastle United

Thursday, February 27 – 7:15am AEDT – Anfield

League leaders Liverpool will look to extend their 11-point advantage atop the EPL table against a Newcastle United side pushing for Champions League football. Mohamed Salah has been directly involved in 50 goals for Liverpool thus far, and Australian betting sites are paying +100 for the Egyptian to add to his tally.

West Ham United v Leicester City

Friday, February 28 – 7am AEDT – London Stadium

Confident after their victory over Arsenal, 16th-placed West Ham will fancy their chances against Leicester, who are second from bottom with nine defeats from their last 10 games. The Hammers are in better form and could well hand the Foxes a fourth consecutive league defeat.

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