Premier League preview & free betting tips | EPL Matchweek 14

Arsenal will host Manchester United in the headline act for Matchweek 14 of the 2024-25 English Premier League, with 10 fixtures lined up between Tuesday and Thursday. Below are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s EPL action.

Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace

Wednesday, December 4 – 6:30am AEDT – Portman Road

Level on nine points apiece, Ipswich Town are second from bottom, while Crystal Palace are two positions higher due to their superior goal difference. Triumphant in their last two meetings, expect the Eagles to grind out three crucial points against their vulnerable hosts.

Leicester City v West Ham United

Wednesday, December 4 – 7:15am AEDT – King Power Stadium

Defeated in each of their last three games, 16th-placed Leicester City will be hoping for a change of fortune when they host West Ham, who are two positions above them. Back Ruud van Nistelrooy to begin his managerial reign at the King Power Stadium with a win.

Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Thursday, December 5 – 6:30am AEDT – Goodison Park

Everton are 15th on the table after going winless in their last five games, while Wolves are in the bottom three with two wins from their last five outings. On a slightly better run than their hosts, Gary O’Neil’s men have what it takes to pull off an upset at Goodison Park.

Manchester City v Nottingham Forest

Thursday, December 5 – 6:30am AEDT – Etihad Stadium

Down to fifth place after four consecutive defeats, reigning champions Manchester City will be desperate to bounce back against Nottingham Forest, who are a position behind them. Despite their eagerness to rescue their season, the Citizens could find themselves sharing the spoils with a Forest side that has impressed on the road.

Newcastle United v Liverpool

Thursday, December 5 – 6:30am AEDT – St James’ Park

Sitting on a nine-point cushion following their 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday, league leaders Liverpool take their title campaign to Newcastle United, who are 11th on the table. Darwin Nunez has netted twice in his last two games against the Magpies, and online bookmakers are paying +140 for the Uruguayan striker in the anytime goalscorer market.

Southampton v Chelsea

Thursday, December 5 – 6:30am AEDT – St Mary’s Stadium

Unbeaten in their last five league outings, third-placed Chelsea will be more than happy to face bottom-placed Southampton, who have won just once this season. After scoring eight goals in 13 EPL appearances this term, top EPL betting sites are paying +130 for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson to add to his goal tally.

Arsenal v Manchester United

Thursday, December 5 – 7:15am AEDT – Emirates Stadium

Arsenal climbed to second place following Saturday’s 5-2 win over West Ham, while Manchester United moved to ninth after putting four past Everton. Although the Red Devils have made significant improvements under new manager Ruben Amorim, the title-hungry Gunners could prove too strong at home.

Aston Villa v Brentford

Thursday, December 5 – 7:15am AEDT – Villa Park

Aston Villa have plummeted to 12th after failing to win their last five games, while Brentford are eighth after winning three of their last five. Given that this match has ended in a stalemate in three of their last four meetings, another draw could be on the cards.

Fulham v Brighton & Hove Albion

Friday, December 6 – 6:30am AEDT – Craven Cottage

Brighton will be looking to maintain their early push for a top-four place when they make the trip to the capital to face 10th-placed Fulham. The Seagulls’ progress could, however, be halted by a Cottagers side that has won three of their last four meetings.

Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur

Friday, December 6 – 7:15am AEDT – Vitality Stadium

Tottenham sit seventh on the table after their 1-1 draw with Fulham, while Bournemouth are six places below them. Although both sides play with attacking freedom, expect Spurs to secure maximum points.

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