EPL Week 20 Expert Tips & Predictions

Arsenal made a big step towards clinching their first Premier League title in two decades last time out, with a thumping win over Aston Villa at the Emirates.

That result was backed up by a remarkable rearguard action from Sunderland to restrict Manchester City to a draw, leaving the Gunners four points clear at the top of the table.

Home draws continue to frustrate the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, while Chelsea have decided to part company with manager Enzo Maresca.

Wolves picked up a great point at Old Trafford last time out but remain firmly rooted to the bottom of the table, while Burnley and West Ham need to start picking up points quickly.

Here are our Premier League tips for the next round of fixtures:

EPL Week 20 Predictions

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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest @ Villa Park

Betting Tip: Aston Villa to win the match @ $1.91

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Aston Villa ($1.91)

Nottingham Forest ($4.50)

Draw ($3.80)

A chastening defeat at Arsenal was the worst way for 2026 to kick off for Aston Villa but they have a chance to get back on track here against Nottingham Forest. Title talk continues to mount for the Villains and if they can keep winning, who knows how far they can go this term. Forest meanwhile have hit a few bumps lately under Sean Dyche and they need results to turn quickly, if they are to avoid a relegation scrap. This will be cagey, but Villa should prevail at home.

Aston Villa to win 2-1

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Wolves vs West Ham United @ Molyneux

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $3.40

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Wolves ($2.60)

West Ham United ($3.00)

Draw ($3.40)

Two sides struggling for results and form meet in the West Midlands, as Wolves welcome West Ham to Molyneux. Rob Edwards oversaw a good draw for his side at Old Trafford last time out and that should give them heart in front of their own fans here. West Ham meanwhile also showed up well to pick up a point against Brighton last time out and they have been showing signs of improvement in recent games. Not losing will be key for both sides, which could bring the draw into play here.

1-1 Draw

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Brighton vs Burnley @ AMEX Stadium

Betting Tip: Brighton to win the match @ $1.50

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Brighton ($1.50)

Burnley ($7.50)

Draw ($4.70)

The outlook continues to look bleak for Burnley, who are slipping back towards the Championship, and they have a tricky looking one here against Brighton. The Seagulls continue to operate as one of the more inconsistent sides in the division, but they can be very dangerous on their day, especially at home. Burnley do look out of ideas as things stand but they can’t be completely written off just yet. This should be a comfortable home win for Brighton.

Brighton to win 3-1

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Bournemouth vs Arsenal @ Vitality Stadium

Betting Tip: Arsenal to win the match @ $1.60

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Bournemouth ($6.00)

Arsenal ($1.60)

Draw ($4.40)

Bournemouth picked up a good point at Chelsea last time out and they will be looking to repeat the feat here against champions elect Arsenal. The Cherries continue to evolve as one of the most entertaining sides in the division, but recent results have been a touch underwhelming. Arsenal meanwhile are blazing a trail at the top of the table, and it feels as if nothing can stop them from clinching the title. It won’t be easy, but Arsenal should win on the road here.

Arsenal to win 3-1

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Leeds United vs Manchester United @ Elland Road

Betting Tip: Manchester United to win the match @ $2.80

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Leeds United ($2.60)

Manchester United ($2.80)

Draw ($3.50)

Two old foes lock horns at Elland Road, as Leeds take on Manchester United, in what should be a fiery encounter. Leeds have shown real signs of improvement in recent weeks and their gritty point at Liverpool last time out was testament to that. Manchester United continue to endure a stop start season but the Red Devils have plenty of expensive recruits in their squad. This should be a great watch, with Manchester United perhaps most likely to come out on top.

Manchester United to win 2-1

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Everton vs Brentford @ Hill Dickinson Stadium

Betting Tip: Everton to win the match @ $2.40

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Everton ($2.40)

Brentford ($3.40)

Draw ($3.30)

Everton continue to show real improvements under David Moyes, and they will be looking to keep their good run going against Brentford. The Toffees have been playing with increased freedom this term and they will be desperate to pick up an important home win in this one. Brentford meanwhile are plugging away under Keith Andrews and a couple of good festive results should fill them with confidence ahead of this one. That said, Everton are a tough nut to crack and they could prevail here.

Everton to win 2-1

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Tottenham vs Sunderland @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Betting Tip: Tottenham to win the match @ $1.90

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Tottenham ($1.90)

Sunderland ($4.75)

Draw ($3.80)

It has been a tricky few weeks for Tottenham and things shouldn’t get much easier here, as they take on high flying Sunderland. Spurs are finding consistency and form hard to come by, but they remain a very dangerous side, especially at home. Sunderland meanwhile are going very well, sat pretty in the top half of the table and eying up a European place at the end of the campaign. However, Tottenham are a strong outfit, and they should have too much for the Black Cats here.

Tottenham to win 2-1

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Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace @ St James’s Park

Betting Tip: Newcastle United to win the match @ $1.70

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Newcastle United ($1.70)

Crystal Palace ($5.50)

Draw ($4.00)

It has been a tricky festive period for Crystal Palace, but they will be desperate to get back on track here against Newcastle United. Toon are going well under Eddie Howe following a tough Autumn and their home form has been very strong throughout the campaign. Palace hit the road with not much to go off but the arrival of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham should give them a bit of a boost. This could be cagey, but Newcastle look well placed to pick up the points.

Newcastle United to win 2-1

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Fulham vs Liverpool @ Craven Cottage

Betting Tip: Liverpool to win the match @ $2.00

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Fulham ($3.80)

Liverpool ($2.00)

Draw ($3.80)

Fulham will be looking to lay down the gauntlet to the champions Liverpool, who they managed to beat at home last season. The Cottagers have picked up some decent results over Christmas and they will be eager to test themselves against Arne Slot’s men here. Liverpool meanwhile continue to struggle for consistency and form, with the defence of their Premier League title beginning to look like a bit of an anti-climax. This should be a good one, with Liverpool perhaps most likely to come out on top.

Liverpool to win 2-1

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Manchester City vs Chelsea @ Etihad Stadium

Betting Tip: Chelsea to win the match @ $5.00

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Manchester City ($1.67)

Chelsea ($5.00)

Draw ($4.50)

Chelsea will be looking to begin life without Enzo Maresca at Manchester City, in what is a big game for both sides. City picked up a point at Sunderland on New Year’s Day and are four points behind Arsenal in the title race as a result. Chelsea are in a fight to finish inside the top four as things stand but they have plenty of talented players in their big squad. This should be a good one, with goals feeling inevitable and Chelsea could pick up an important three points here.

Chelsea to win 3-2

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EPL Week 20 bet

We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:

Bournemouth vs Arsenal – Arsenal
Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace – Newcastle United
Tottenham vs Sunderland – Tottenham
Fulham vs Liverpool – Liverpool

Liverpool, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Tottenham @ $11.55

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