Chris Hutcheon pinpoints the money making opportunities in the Premier League 2024/25 season. Live Scores | Free Bets.
Live on Sky Sports: Friday 20:00. Leicester City v Nottingham Forest. We’ve got an East Midlands derby on Friday night, with Leicester City looking to build on their 3-2 comeback win at Southampton. The Foxes are 15/8 with William Hill to overcome a Nottingham Forest team who have made a very strong start to the season, with the Tricky Trees operating as 6/4 with Betfred to claim the three points.
It should be a lively encounter, with the draw trading at 12/5 with bet365 and there could be some merit in backing the 1-1 scoreline which is available at 11/2 with William Hill. Chris Wood is in good scoring form for the visitors and Ladbrokes have 6/1 that the Kiwi bags first.
Saturday 15:00.
Brighton claimed a 1-0 win from their long-distance trip to Newcastle last weekend and they are 4/7 with Ladbrokes to get another victory against Wolves. The visitors remain rooted to the foot of the table and William Hill have 9/2 that Wanderers are able to achieve lift-off with a victory. They were close to getting a draw against Manchester City, with Coral going 10/3 that this clash ends all square.
Brentford have been rock solid at home this season, winning three and drawing one. The Bees are odds-on to overcome Ipswich Town, with Thomas Frank’s side 7/10 with Betfred to ease past opponents who have just four points from eight games played. The visitors are a 7/2 chance with bet365 to claim their first top-flight win, although Bryan Mbuemo is 5/1 with Betfred to score the first goal.
Aston Villa are odds-on to get the better of Bournemouth, with William Hill offering 10/11 that Unai Emery’s side beat a Cherries team who overcame Arsenal in their previous clash. The visitors will hope to take advantage of tired opponents who have Champions League commitments, with BoyleSports offering 13/5 that they claim a maximum haul. BTTS Yes is a 6/10 chance with William Hill.
Manchester City left it late to land the points at Wolves, although they are expected to enjoy a comfortable win over Southampton this weekend. Ladbrokes make them a 1/9 chance to beat the Saints and you can get 1/2 with BoyleSports that they lead at half-time and full-time. Betfred offer 11/5 that Erling Haaland scores first and the Norwegian is 15/2 with the same firm to score a hat-trick.
Live on Sky Sports: Saturday 17:30. Everton v Fulham. Everton have found some form which has seen them claim eight points from their past four encounters. They are a 7/4 chance with Coral to overcome Fulham in this Saturday teatime clash, although they face a Cottagers side who have eleven points from their eight games played. Marco Silva’s side are 6/4 with bet365 to win against his former club.
The draw is 12/5 with Betfred, with bet365 offering 10/1 that the visitors enjoy a 2-1 victory on Merseyside, although Everton’s defence has been rock solid recently. Under 2.5 Goals can be wagered at 10/11 with bet365.
Live on Sky Sports: Sunday 14:00. Chelsea v Newcastle Utd. Chelsea are odds-on to beat Newcastle on Sunday, with the Blues no bigger than 4/5 with Ladbrokes to ease past a Magpies team who have been off-colour in recent weeks. Cole Palmer has been in superlative form this season and Coral have 9/2 that he scores first, while bet365 have 13/10 that he finds the net.
The visitors will hope to keep him quiet, with Ladbrokes offering 3/1 that Eddie Howe’s side manage to spring a victory at Stamford Bridge. They would be pleased to take a point, with bet365 going 3/1 that the game ends all square. However, a Chelsea win to nil can be wagered at 31/10 with Betfred.
Sunday 14:00.
It’s been a disappointing start to the season for West Ham who are averaging a point per match. The pressure is on manager Julen Lopetegui, with the Hammers 15/8 outsiders with Ladbrokes to overcome a Manchester United team who have blown hot and cold under Erik ten Hag. However, the Red Devils are 11/8 favourites for the win here. The draw has been chalked up at 11/4 with bet365, with this potentially being a cagey game and we’re surprised to see Under 2.5 Goals available at 29/20 with the same firm.
Tottenham Hotspur will be a warm order to claim a victory at Selhurst Park, with Coral offering 5/6 that Spurs overcome Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The London outfit are fresh from a big win over West Ham, although the Eagles will be determined to get something from the game. Ladbrokes have 29/10 that the clash ends all square, with Betfred having 3/1 that Oliver Glasner’s side claim the points.
Live on Sky Sports: Sunday 16:30. Arsenal v Liverpool. Arsenal have a growing injury list for the visit of Liverpool, although the Gunners are still 11/8 favourites with bet365 to beat the Premier League leaders. Mikel Arteta will hope to have Bukayo Saka back from injury, although some will feel that the visitors are a better option and Coral have chalked up 21/10 that Arne Slot’s side land three points.
William Hill have 5/2 that the clash ends all square which could prove the best bet of all. Although the bookies anticipate a high-scoring clash, it could be worth going against the grain and wagering on the 20/21 with BoyleSports that there are Under 2.5 Goals, with bet365 offering 11/1 that there is no goalscorer.
NB. All odds shown are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
