Weekend EPL Betting Tips and Forecasts for August 30-31
The Premier League returns this weekend with a series of intriguing matchups, including the highly-anticipated clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.
Liverpool vs Arsenal
The Reds host the Gunners at Anfield on Sunday, 11:30 a.m. ET, a ground where Liverpool has been virtually invincible in recent seasons, tasting defeat only once in each of the last three campaigns. However, Arsenal have not won at Anfield in the league since 2012.
Arne Slot, the Crystal Palace manager, has admitted that Liverpool has a problem in conceding goals, which could be a concern for Arsenal. The last three encounters between these two teams at Anfield have resulted in draws. Bukayo Saka will miss the match for Arsenal, which might further complicate matters for the visitors.
Liverpool are currently the favourites, with odds of +112, while Arsenal are priced at +245. Interestingly, the EPL Best Bet for this match is a tie at +240.
Wolves vs Everton
Elsewhere, Wolves and Everton face off on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. ET. Wolves have struggled in their opening two fixtures, failing to score and conceding five goals. Everton, on the other hand, had a dismal start at Leeds but bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Brighton at their new stadium.
Everton have made some impressive signings, including Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City and Tyler Dibling for around $40 million. The EPL Best Bet for this match is a tie-no-bet at +103.
Sunderland vs Brentford
In another Saturday encounter, Sunderland take on Brentford at 10:00 a.m. ET. Sunderland started their season with a 3-0 win over West Ham but followed it with a 2-0 loss to Burnley. Brentford, on the other hand, have kept clean sheets in their last two matches against Aston Villa and Bournemouth.
Both Sunderland and Brentford are expected to struggle this season, and a draw would likely be a satisfactory result for either side. The EPL Best Bet for this match is Under 2.5 goals at -118.
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
The match between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace is scheduled for Sunday, 2:00 p.m. ET. Every meeting between these two teams last season went Over 2.5 goals. However, with Palace having a very small squad and playing in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night, they might be fatigued going into this match.
The EPL Best Bet for this match is Under 2.5 goals at -118, despite the historical trend of high-scoring games between these two teams.
Oliver Glasner, the Austrian football coach currently managing Crystal Palace, has led the club to their first-ever FA Cup and Community Shield victories since taking charge in February 2024. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match.
