Week 9 Premier League 2024/25: Match Previews, Predictions & Odds

Last updated: October 24, 2024 by Leon Marshall

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As we head into a packed Premier League weekend, Leon Marshall is back with his expert betting tips for every game. This weekend’s action could be pivotal, with Arsenal hosting Liverpool in a top-of-the-table clash and Manchester City looking to capitalise against struggling Southampton. At the other end of the table, will Crystal Palace finally secure their first win, or will Tottenham’s firepower be too much?

As we move into Week 9 of the 2024/25 Premier League season, the battle at the top and bottom of the table continues to intensify. Last week’s results saw Liverpool maintain their lead at the summit with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, while Manchester City kept the pressure on with a 2-1 win at Wolverhampton. A decent second-half performance from Manchester United saw them come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 and ease the pressure on the manager. Meanwhile, Leicester City’s dramatic 3-2 victory at Southampton helped them climb out of the bottom three. Nottingham Forest also picked up a crucial 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, continuing their steady form this season.

This week’s fixtures offer some fascinating matchups, including a high-stakes clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates and an intriguing meeting between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest on Friday night. With teams like Aston Villa and Brighton pushing for a top-four finish and others like Southampton and Wolves struggling to find their form, this promises to be another action-packed weekend of Premier League football.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest

Prediction: This East Midlands derby promises to be a tight contest, with Leicester struggling to find consistency this season while Nottingham Forest has been more solid defensively. Given Nottingham Forest’s recent form and Leicester’s vulnerability at home, a draw seems likely. (Odds: Leicester 2/1, Nottingham Forest 7/5, Draw 11/5).

Reasoning: Leicester come into this game after a 3-2 win at Southampton but have been inconsistent overall this season, particularly in defence, having conceded 14 goals in eight games. Nottingham Forest are in good form, unbeaten in their last three matches, including a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. They also boast a more robust head-to-head record, winning 50% of their previous six encounters.

Players to Watch:

Leicester City: Jamie Vardy (Forward) – Vardy remains a key player for Leicester, scoring three goals this season. He is priced at 6/1 to score first and 2/1 anytime.

Nottingham Forest: Chris Wood (Forward) – Wood is Nottingham Forest’s top scorer with five goals this season. He is priced at 9/2 to score first and 6/4 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Leicester have scored in all of their recent matches, and Forest’s strong away form suggests both teams could find the net.

Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams can score, with Leicester’s defence looking vulnerable, opening the door for a higher-scoring match.

Over 9.5 Corners: Leicester and Forest both average a high number of corners in their respective home and away games, making this a promising market.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Aston Villa vs AFC Bournemouth

Prediction: Aston Villa have been in excellent form, currently sitting 4th in the Premier League table. Bournemouth has struggled for consistency while coming off a strong 2-0 win against Arsenal. Villa’s attacking strength, especially at home, makes them firm favourites in this clash. (Odds: Aston Villa 4/9, Bournemouth 6/1, Draw 3/1).

Reasoning: Aston Villa have won three of their last four Premier League games and are strong at home, having beaten Bournemouth 3-1 in their previous home meeting. Bournemouth have picked up some impressive results but have struggled against higher-placed teams, making it a tough ask to get a result here.

Players to Watch:

Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins (Forward) – Villa’s top scorer with five goals this season. He is priced at 7/2 to score first and 11/10 anytime.

Bournemouth: Antoine Semenyo (Forward) – Bournemouth’s key player with three goals this season. He is priced at 10/1 to score first and 7/2 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Aston Villa and Bournemouth have a high scoring rate, with Villa conceding in 75% of their home games and Bournemouth scoring in 62% of their away matches.

Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams’ recent games have averaged around 2.75 goals, making the over 2.5 goals bet a strong possibility.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both Villa and Bournemouth tend to generate corners, with Bournemouth averaging 6.8 corners per match away from home.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Brentford vs Ipswich Town

Prediction: Brentford have had a mixed season but come into this match as clear favourites, especially at home, while Ipswich have yet to win a game this season. With Ipswich struggling to score and Brentford’s solid home form, Brentford are expected to secure the three points. (Odds: Brentford 4/7, Ipswich 5/1, Draw 3/1).

Reasoning: Brentford have been strong at home this season and have won 50% of their last six meetings with Ipswich. Ipswich, meanwhile, are winless this season and have been particularly weak defensively. Brentford’s attacking lineup, led by Bryan Mbeumo, should prove too strong for Ipswich.

Players to Watch:

Brentford: Bryan Mbeumo (Forward) – Mbeumo is Brentford’s top scorer with six goals this season. He is priced at 9/2 to score first and 6/4 anytime.

Ipswich: Liam Delap (Forward) – Delap has been Ipswich’s main threat with four goals so far. He is priced at 12/1 to score first and 9/2 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Both Brentford and Ipswich Town have high scoring and conceding rates. Brentford have scored in 100% of their home matches, while Ipswich have scored in 75% of their away matches.

Over 2.5 Goals: Brentford’s home games have averaged 4.25 goals per match, while Ipswich’s away games average 3.00 goals, making over 2.5 goals a solid bet.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both teams consistently generate corners, with all of Brentford and Ipswich’s recent games having seen over 9.5 corners.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Prediction: Brighton, sitting 5th in the Premier League, are heavy favourites against bottom-placed Wolves, who have yet to win a match this season. Given Brighton’s attacking prowess and Wolves’ defensive vulnerabilities, this match is expected to end in a comfortable home win. (Odds: Brighton 4/11, Wolves 15/2, Draw 7/2).

Reasoning: Brighton have dominated their recent meetings with Wolves, winning 67% of the last six encounters. With Brighton scoring freely and Wolves conceding 23 goals this season, it’s hard to see Wolves standing up to Brighton’s offensive pressure.

Players to Watch:

Brighton: Danny Welbeck (Forward) – With five goals this season, Welbeck is Brighton’s leading scorer. He is priced at 15/2 to score first and 5/2 anytime. However, he is an injury doubt as he was stretchered off in the last game. Therefore, consider Kaoru Mitoma, who is priced at 6/1 to score first and 7/4 anytime.

Wolves: Matheus Cunha (Forward) – Cunha has three goals this season and will be Wolves’ main attacking outlet. He is priced at 8/1 to score first and 13/5 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Both teams have scored in 75% of Brighton’s home games and 75% of Wolverhampton’s away games, making this a strong market.

Over 2.5 Goals: Brighton’s home matches and Wolverhampton’s away games have both averaged over three goals per game, making over 2.5 goals a solid option.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both teams are involved in matches with high corner counts, with Brighton’s home games averaging ten corners and Wolverhampton’s away games averaging 12 corners.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Manchester City vs Southampton

Prediction: Manchester City, currently in second place, are firm favourites against a struggling Southampton side that sits 19th with no wins this season. Given City’s superior firepower and Southampton’s defensive issues, this could be a high-scoring match. (Odds: Manchester City 1/7, Southampton 20/1, Draw 15/2).

Reasoning: Manchester City have dominated recent meetings, winning 50% of their last six matches against Southampton. With Erling Haaland in exceptional form, City’s attack should overwhelm Southampton’s defence, which has conceded 18 goals this season.

Players to Watch:

Manchester City: Erling Haaland (Forward) – Haaland has ten goals this season and remains City’s primary threat. He is priced at 11/4 to score first and 8/11 anytime.

Southampton: Cameron Archer (Forward) – has scored twice this season and will be Southampton’s main goal threat. He is priced at 20/1 to score first and 11/2 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Manchester City have both scored and conceded in 100% of their home games this season, while Southampton have scored in 75% of their away matches.

Over 3.5 Goals: Manchester City’s home matches average 4.25 goals, and Southampton’s away games average 3.25 goals, making over 3.5 goals a viable option.

Over 9.5 Corners: Manchester City has a high corner count at home, averaging 9.5 corners per game, while Southampton’s away games average 12.25 total corners.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Everton vs Fulham

Prediction: This match between Everton and Fulham is expected to be a close contest, with both teams in mid-table positions. Fulham sit 10th, while Everton are 16th. A draw looks likely, given Fulham’s recent strong performances away from home and Everton’s inconsistency. (Odds: Everton 9/5, Fulham 9/5, Draw 11/5).

Reasoning: Everton have won just two of their eight Premier League games this season, while Fulham have won 67% of their last six meetings with the Toffees. Fulham’s strong away form and Everton’s struggles at home make a draw a plausible outcome.

Players to Watch:

Everton: Dwight McNeil (Midfielder) – McNeil has been Everton’s most consistent performer, with three goals and three assists. He is priced at 9/1 to score first and 7/2 anytime.

Fulham: Raúl Jiménez (Forward) – Jiménez has scored four goals this season and is Fulham’s top scorer. He is priced at 10/1 to score first and 4/1 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Both Everton and Fulham have seen 50% of their recent matches involve both teams scoring. Given the evenly matched nature of this game, BTTS is a strong market to consider.

Under 2.5 Goals: While both teams can score, their recent games have been tight, with Everton’s home matches and Fulham’s away games seeing relatively fewer goals. Under 2.5 goals is a viable option.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both Everton and Fulham have averaged high corner counts, making over 9.5 corners a promising bet.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Chelsea vs Newcastle United

Prediction: Chelsea are currently 6th in the table, while Newcastle sit in 9th place, both with mixed form heading into this clash. Chelsea’s attacking strength, particularly at home, gives them the edge in this fixture. However, Newcastle have been defensively solid away from home, and this could be a tight game. (Odds: Chelsea 5/4, Newcastle 7/4, Draw 12/5).

Reasoning: Chelsea have been solid at home, winning four of their eight games this season, and have shown strong attacking output with 17 goals scored. Newcastle, meanwhile, have been inconsistent but resilient on the road. Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw, indicating how competitive this matchup can be.

Players to Watch:

Chelsea: Cole Palmer (Forward) – Palmer has been one of Chelsea’s standout performers, contributing six goals this season. He is priced at 9/2 to score first and 13/10 anytime.

Newcastle United: Alexander Isak (Forward) – Isak has been Newcastle’s key man in attack, with one goal this season. He is priced at 6/1 to score first and 2/1 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Both Chelsea and Newcastle have seen high-scoring games, with both teams finding the net in 75% of their recent matches.

Over 2.5 Goals: Chelsea’s home matches average 3.00 goals per game, while Newcastle’s away matches average 2.25 goals. Over 2.5 goals is a solid bet.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both teams are involved in matches with frequent corners, making this market an attractive option, with Chelsea’s games averaging 9.75 corners and Newcastle’s away games at 11.00.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Prediction: Crystal Palace are currently 18th in the Premier League table, struggling to find form this season with no wins from eight matches. Tottenham, sitting 7th, comes into this match with mixed form but are clear favourites. With Palace’s weak defence and Tottenham’s attacking threat, an away win seems likely. (Odds: Crystal Palace 7/2, Tottenham 8/11, Draw 13/5).

Reasoning: Tottenham have won 83% of their last six meetings with Crystal Palace, and with Palace’s attack struggling this season (scoring only five goals in eight games), Tottenham’s firepower, led by Son Heung-Min and James Maddison, is likely to dominate this match.

Players to Watch:

Crystal Palace: Eberechi Eze (Midfielder) – Palace’s key creative force, with one goal this season. He is priced at 10/1 to score first and 10/3 anytime.

Tottenham Hotspur: Son Heung-Min (Forward) – Son has scored three goals this season and is Tottenham’s top attacking threat. He is priced at 7/2 to score first and 11/8 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Tottenham have scored in all their away matches this season, while Palace have struggled to score at home, making this a moderate-risk market. Tottenham’s away record backs BTTS, Yes.

Over 2.5 Goals: Tottenham’s away games have averaged 3.25 goals per game, and Crystal Palace’s home matches average 1.75 goals, suggesting over 2.5 goals is a decent possibility.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both teams have seen many corners, with Palace’s home games averaging 9.75 total corners and Tottenham’s away matches averaging 11.50, making this a strong bet.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – West Ham United vs Manchester United

Prediction: Manchester United will look to build on their 2-1 victory over Brentford, while West Ham have struggled in recent weeks, losing four of their last six matches. Given the Red Devils’ recent record against West Ham, they are the favourites to win this encounter. (Odds: West Ham 3/1, Manchester United 10/11, Draw 12/5).

Reasoning: Manchester United have won 67% of their last six meetings with West Ham and come into this game with momentum. Meanwhile, West Ham have conceded four goals in two of their previous three league matches, making their defence vulnerable against United’s attacking options.

Players to Watch:

West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen (Forward) – Bowen has been West Ham’s top performer with two goals this season. He is priced at 10/1 to score first and 7/2 anytime.

Manchester United: Marcus Rashford (Forward) – Rashford has one goal and two assists this season, which will be crucial for United’s attack. He is priced at 11/2 to score first and 7/4 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Both teams have conceded in 100% of West Ham’s home games and 50% of Manchester United’s away games, making BTTS Yes a solid option.

Over 2.5 Goals: With West Ham’s home matches averaging 3.75 goals and Manchester United’s away games at 2.00 goals, over 2.5 goals is a likely outcome.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both teams frequently generate corners, with West Ham’s home games averaging 10.75 total corners and Manchester United’s away matches seeing 9.75.

2024/25 Premier League Betting – Arsenal vs Liverpool

Prediction: Arsenal and Liverpool, currently sitting 3rd and 1st respectively, face off in what promises to be an intense contest. Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Premier League gives them an edge, but Arsenal’s strong home form makes this a very close encounter. (Odds: Arsenal 19/10, Liverpool 6/4, Draw 12/5).

Reasoning: Both teams have been in excellent form, but Liverpool’s consistent performances across all competitions, winning seven of their eight league matches, could see them edge this match. Arsenal have also been solid, but a 2-0 loss at Bournemouth recently suggests they can be vulnerable.

Players to Watch:

Arsenal: Bukayo Saka (Forward) – Saka has been Arsenal’s standout player with two goals and seven assists. He is priced at 7/1 to score first and 13/5 anytime.

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah (Forward) – Salah has five goals and five assists, making him Liverpool’s key attacking threat. He is priced at 11/4 to score first and 10/11 anytime.

Additional Bets:

Both Teams to Score – Yes: Both Arsenal and Liverpool have seen both teams score in 75% of their recent matches, making BTTS Yes a strong market.

Over 2.5 Goals: Arsenal’s home games average 3.50 goals, while Liverpool’s away games average 2.88 goals, suggesting over 2.5 goals is a solid bet.

Over 9.5 Corners: Both teams consistently generate a high number of corners, with Arsenal’s home games averaging 12.75 and Liverpool’s away matches averaging 11.25 total corners.

This weekend’s Premier League matches could have significant implications for both ends of the table. Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool is the standout, as a win for Arsenal would close the gap to just one point at the top, while Liverpool will want to maintain their lead.

Manchester City will look to keep the pressure on Liverpool when they face struggling Southampton.

At the other end of the table, Crystal Palace are desperate for their first win of the season against Tottenham, while Wolves need points against Brighton to escape the bottom. Leicester and West Ham will be aiming for vital wins to distance themselves from the relegation battle, while Chelsea and Newcastle’s matchup will be essential in the race for European qualification. These games could start shaping the season’s top-four race and the relegation battle.

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