From Saturday to Monday, the best in the Premier League hit pitches across England looking to score victories. The most important game, no doubt, pits Champions League titleholders Chelsea versus 2019 winner Liverpool. Check out Premier League odds, analysis, and free picks for the top Premier League matches.
Top EPL Games to Bet and Watch this Week From Aug. 28th to 30th
Arsenal +1 ½ (+110) vs Manchester City -1 ½ (-147)
- When: Saturday, Aug. 28
Although holding Man City to a goal victory won’t be easy, Arsenal can do it. The Gunners blasted West Brom 6-0 in an English Carabao match in their last. City beat Norwich 5-0 in their last match. The Sky Blues should win this. A 1-0 victory is a real possibility, making Arsenal the play on the handicap.
Soccer Pick: Arsenal
Everton +205 vs Brighton & Hove +136
- When: Saturday, Aug. 28
Brighton & Hove has won 3 straight and 4-of-5. Everton shows 3 wins, a loss, and a draw in their last 5. These two drew 0-0 in the last head-to-head. Brighton & Hove looks like the better play. But Everton dusted the home squad 4-2 last October. The road squad can pull off the upset.
Soccer Pick: Everton
Leicester City -119 vs Norwich City +300
- When: Saturday, Aug. 28
Leicester beat Wolverhampton in their first EPL match. West Ham beat Leicester City 4-1 on Aug. 23. Norwich won their last match 6-0 over Bournemouth. Although Leicester should win this, the odds don’t justify a bet.
Soccer Pick: Norwich City
Brentford +265 vs Aston Villa -103
- When: Saturday, Aug. 28
In their last 3, Brentford shows a win over Arsenal, a draw with Crystal Palace, and a victory over Forest Green Rovers in a Carabao Cup match. Aston Villa has won 4-of-5. The home team is the better squad. Brentford, though, could play for a draw, which they may get.
Soccer Pick: Draw
Southampton +175 vs Newcastle +146
- When: Saturday, Aug. 28
Although Newcastle is on a 3-match losing streak, the home team did beat Southampton 3-2 in the last head-to-head. Southampton, though, looks strong. The road team drew with Man United 1-1 on Aug. 22. On Aug. 25, Southampton beat Newport County 8-0 in an English Carabao Cup match. The odds make Southampton more than playable.
Soccer Pick: Southampton
Crystal Palace +460 vs West Ham -178
- When: Saturday, Aug. 28
West Ham is on fire. Right now, WH is the best team in the Premier League. Nobody expects the run to last. It should versus Crystal Palace, though. If West Ham can beat a team like Leicester City 4-1, they should have no trouble covering a -1 ½ handicap versus Palace. If you see handicap odds, back West Ham. If not, go with the home team on the moneyline.
Soccer Pick: West Ham
Chelsea +185 vs Liverpool +145
- When: Saturday, Aug. 28
The best English Premier League match this weekend is Chelsea versus Liverpool. Chelsea is the road squad, which makes them the slight underdog. The Blues might be worth a play here simply because of the odds difference. Both teams are loaded at all levels, including in goal where Allison stops shots for Pool and Mendy steps into goal for the Blues. The decision depends on whether you believe Liverpool’s home pitch advantage trumps Chelsea’s slightly better odds. In our eyes, it’s always better to grab the odds.
Soccer Pick: Chelsea
Leeds +126 vs Burnley +195
- When: Sunday, Aug. 29
Leeds has slowly played into decent form. The road team struggled in their first EPL match of the season, falling 1-5 to Man United. In their second match, Leeds played better, drawing 2-2 with Everton. Their third match shows a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Crewe Alexandra. Burnley beat Newcastle via penalty kicks in a Carabao Cup match in their last. That’s not enough of a reason to back the home squad.
Soccer Pick: Leeds
Watford +1 ½ (-156) vs Tottenham -1 ½ (+118)
- When: Sunday, Aug. 29
Watford has lost 2 and won 3 in their last 5. Tottenham’s Harry Kane has decided to go all in with the Hotspur this season. That’s a good sign that Tottenham will compete with the tougher teams in the EPL. Expect Kane to live up to his word with an excellent match. The home team is worth backing to cover the handicap.
Soccer Pick: Tottenham
Manchester United -129 vs Wolverhampton +350
- When: Sunday, Aug. 29
So far, Wolverhampton has played teams tight. The Wanderers are 0-2 against Leicester City and Tottenham. Both were by 1-0 scores. Man United is desperately trying to bring Ronaldo to Old Trafford. The Ronaldo talk could lead to United not paying as much attention to this match as they should. Wolverhampton has a chance to pull off the upset.
Soccer Pick: Wolverhampton
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