Premier League tips, odds & predictions | EPL Matchweek 16

Matchweek 16 of the 2024-25 English Premier League campaign is stacked with quality matchups, including the highly anticipated Manchester derby. Below are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s action in the EPL.

Arsenal v Everton

Sunday, December 15 – 2am AEDT – Emirates Stadium

After salvaging a point away to Fulham last Sunday, third-placed Arsenal will be hoping to rediscover their winning touch against Everton, who remain 15th despite failing to play in Matchweek 15. Bukayo Saka netted a brace during Arsenal’s Champions League win over AS Monaco in midweek, and top EPL bookmakers are paying +130 for the England international to score against the Toffees.

Liverpool v Fulham

Sunday, December 15 – 2am AEDT – Anfield

Top of the league with a four-point advantage despite the postponement of last weekend’s Merseyside derby, Liverpool face a trick clash with a Fulham side that drew against Arsenal last time out. Mohamed Salah scored his 10th goal in eight games during Liverpool’s Champions League win over Girona, and top sports betting sites are paying -105.26 for the Egyptian to add to his tally.

Newcastle United v Leicester City

Sunday, December 15 – 2am AEDT – St James’ Park

Newcastle sit 12th after failing to win their last four games, while Leicester are four places below them after forcing a draw with Brighton. An improved side under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, having secured four points from a possible six, back the Foxes to defy expectations against their inconsistent hosts.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Ipswich Town

Sunday, December 15 – 2am AEDT – Molineux Stadium

Wolves are second from bottom but level on points with Ipswich Town, who are one position higher due to their superior goal difference. Although both sides have lost their last three games, the visitors have shown greater potential and could make an early leap towards Premier League survival.

Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa

Sunday, December 15 – 4:30am AEDT – The City Ground

Triumphant over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, sixth-placed Aston Villa turn their attention to Nottingham Forest, who climbed to fifth following last Saturday’s 3-2 win at Old Trafford. Given that these two sides are in good form, this could be a close contest.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace

Monday, December 16 – 1am AEDT – Amex Stadium

Brighton sit seventh on the EPL table following their 2-2 draw with Leicester, while Crystal Palace are 17th after registering a similar result against Manchester City. Unbeaten at the Amex Stadium this season, back the Seagulls to claim all three points against the defensively vulnerable Eagles.

Manchester City v Manchester United

Monday, December 16 – 3:30am AEDT – Etihad Stadium

After falling to a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Juventus, Manchester City will be looking to bounce back against crosstown rivals United, who secured a late win against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. Both teams have their fair share of problems, and with no standout formlines to go on, this one is every chance to end all square.

Chelsea v Brentford

Monday, December 16 – 6am AEDT – Stamford Bridge

Chelsea, sitting second, will be keen on advancing their title hopes when they host Brentford, who are seven places below them. Cole Palmer bagged a brace during their thrilling 4-3 win over Spurs in their last EPL outing, and leading bookie Marantelli Bet is paying -120.48 for the Blues midfielder in the anytime goalscorer market.

Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur

Monday, December 16 – 6am AEDT – St Mary’s Stadium

Despite being held to a 1-1 draw with Rangers in the Europa League, Tottenham will back themselves against bottom-placed Southampton, who have only managed one win thus far. Unbeaten in their last three trips to St Mary’s, Spurs shouldn’t have any problems cruising past one of the weakest defences in the Premier League.

Bournemouth v West Ham United

Thursday, December 17 – 7am AEDT – Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth have climbed to eighth on the EPL ladder after winning three games in a row, while West Ham are 14th after ending their two-game losing run with victory over Wolves. The Cherries have been impressive this season and should be too good at home for the unreliable Hammers.

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