The Premier League follows up a packed midweek schedule with another thrilling set of fixtures across this weekend. This is the place to be for the latest rundown on what lies ahead – including the best Premier League betting tips for matchday 25.
Manchester United v Southampton Betting Tips
Yet another disappointing result for Manchester United on Tuesday saw the Reds fail to win for the sixth time in 12 matches under interim manager Ralf Rangnick. United were excellent during the first half of their 1-1 draw at Burnley, but failed to convert multiple chances, while also having two goals disallowed.
Southampton return to the scene of last season’s 9-0 humiliation in Saturday’s early kick-off at Old Trafford, and it’s another tough away day for the Saints after their trip to Tottenham in midweek. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side should be clear of the relegation battle, but a few more poor results for Southampton would drag them back down into the mire.
There’s been clear improvement in the way United attack under Rangnick, and if they can be more clinical in front of goal, a big win won’t be far away. This could be the game where it happens, with the Reds 7/12 favourites for the win.
A home win to nil could be interesting at 7/4 in these Man United v Southampton predictions, while a Reds win with over 4.5 goals is 6/1. Back £10 on favourites Manchester United at bet365 and receive £50 in free bets.
Norwich City v Manchester City Betting Tips
Table-topping Manchester City head to relegation-threatened Norwich City in Saturday’s late kick-off. The Canaries have shown an upturn in form since Dean Smith’s arrival, meaning the outlook is much better for the Carrow Road club compared to a few months ago.
However, Man City have been in imperious form of late as they seek to defend their Premier League title. The Blues have been near-perfect in the league since November, so a trip to the struggling Canaries should yield nothing but three points for Pep Guardiola’s side.
That’s fully reflected in the odds, with Norwich out at 20/1 for the upset. The visitors are the 3/16 favourites in these Norwich v Man City predictions, with a Citizens win to nil looking promising at 20/23. The Blues kept five clean sheets in eight games prior to their midweek clash with Brentford, while they are 18/1 for a third successive 5-0 victory over the Canaries.
Tottenham v Wolves Betting Tips
Wolverhampton Wanderers face their second clash with a north London side in just a few days as they follow up Thursday’s home game against Arsenal with a trip to Tottenham. Spurs have already chewed up and spat out former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo this season, but the Molineux club are doing well without their former boss.
Bruno Lage has led a sustained revival following a slow start to his reign in the Midlands. The Portuguese has made Wolves incredibly tough to beat – demonstrated by the five-match unbeaten run in the league they took into their midweek encounter. The Wanderers won four of those fixtures, drawing the other against title-chasing Chelsea.
Tottenham have also been hard to beat under Antonio Conte, although the Italian did suffer his first defeat at Spurs in going down 2-0 to Chelsea just before the mini winter break. This looks set to be a tight game, so an under 2.5 goals bet could be the way to go at 8/11. Under 1.5 goals is 11/5, while you can bet against both teams scoring at 3/4. Hosts Spurs are 13/8 to win to nil. Place a wager with bet365 to benefit from £50 in free bets this weekend.
Burnley v Liverpool Betting Tips
Some points are worth more than others, and Burnley will hope to get another big one against Liverpool this weekend. The Clarets may still be bottom of the Premier League table after only one win all season, but the Turf Moor faithful will be encouraged by their team’s display in rescuing a draw from behind against Man United midweek.
Liverpool are a different proposition to United though, and indeed to most other teams in the division. Jurgen Klopp is nearly back to full strength after star duo Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah’s time at the Africa Cup of Nations, and the Reds manager could have a fully-fit squad to choose from as we reach the business end of the season.
Catching Man City will be tough, but all Liverpool can do for now is keep knocking off the wins in the hope the Blues slip up. The away team are the heavy favourites to pick up the three points in these Burnley v Liverpool predictions, priced at 1/3 in the latest odds for this game. The Clarets don’t score many, with an away win to nil looking attractive at 23/20.
Leicester City v West Ham Betting Tips
Kurt Zouma will be in for an even more hostile reception than midweek if David Moyes once again does the dishonourable thing and names the French defender in his starting line-up. The heat is on West Ham in the wake of the 27-year-old’s cat-kicking shame, which dominated their 1-0 victory over struggling Watford on Tuesday.
Leicester are battling for consistency, and if reports are to be believed, Brendan Rodgers may be in a battle to save his job. The Foxes boss could use a big victory over the fourth-placed Hammers this weekend, but getting it will be tough.
The away team are the favourites in Sunday afternoon’s feature game, priced at 6/4 in our Leicester v West Ham predictions. The Foxes cannot be ruled out at 19/10 though. In what could be a close call, a both teams to score bet looks promising at 8/13. This has paid out in six of the last seven meetings between these clubs, while you can add a Leicester win to that selection for odds of 17/4, and benefit from £50 in free bets with bet365.
Premier League Betting Tips
With the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal cancelled due to the Blues’ Club World Cup duties in Abu Dhabi, there are nine more fixtures to look ahead to, including Crystal Palace’s trip to Brentford. The Bees have been struggling of late, so go with the Eagles at 2/1.
Frank Lampard lost his first game as Everton manager in midweek, so his first Premier League home game at Goodison Park against Leeds United is huge. Go with the Toffees to bounce back at 6/5.
Watford are now on their third manager of the season, but there appears little Roy Hodgson can do to arrest the slide. Brighton are in good form and could prove great value at 11/9 for the win at Vicarage Road.
Finally, Newcastle are looking to back up their victory over Everton on Tuesday with another massive three points against Aston Villa on Sunday. Steven Gerrard has improved the Villans though, and a draw could be on the cards here at 5/2.
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