As the English Premier League returns for matchday 22 of the thrilling 2024/25 season, fans and pundits alike are gearing up for another weekend packed with drama, goals and game-changing moments.
From crucial clashes at the top of the table to intriguing battles in the fight for survival, every fixture carries huge weight for how the season plays out.
We take a closer look at some of the matches and pick our top tips and best booking codes (odds at time of writing):
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
Alexander Isak has been in sensational form in recent weeks, scoring 12 goals and three assists in his last 10 matches across all competitions. That also includes the striker netting goals in all of his last eight Premier League matches, a feat that only two players have ever managed to score in more consecutive Premier League games, Jamie Vardy in 11 and Ruud van Nistelrooy in 10.
Isak shows no signs of slowing down, and with Newcastle also in superb form, having won all of their last nine, we believe the striker will make it nine in a row here.
Alexander Isak to score anytime, 2.00
HRCQPF – Book Here
Brentford vs Liverpool
After the stunning start to the campaign, Liverpool have slightly faltered in recent outings, with the Reds having won just one of their last four matches across all competitions, recording two draws, one defeat and a win against Accrington Stanley.
They were extremely unfortunate to not secure all three points from their recent trip to Nottingham Forest, where Matz Sels was on top form to deny Liverpool from completing a turnaround to win the match.
While Brentford are one of the best in the league when playing at home, only Liverpool and Arsenal are above them in the home results table, the visitors will be desperate to get back to winning ways, and are good value to win this one.
Liverpool to win, 1.52
HRCW2B – Book Here
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal have been at far from their best in recent weeks, winning just one of their last four matches, with two draws, one defeat and a narrow 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur in their latest match.
Their overall performances have also suffered, with the Gunners struggling to create threat from open play, with much of their attacking quality coming via set-pieces, while they look more defensively vulnerable than earlier in the season.
In contrast, Aston Villa have made it past their rocky patch as they have now won all of their last three games. The Villans have also been a difficult fixture for Arsenal in recent years, including recording a win in their last trip to the Emirates Stadium.
For these reasons, we believe that Arsenal will dominate the match but it will ultimately end all square.
Arsenal & Aston Villa to draw, 4.40
HRCYDP – Book Here
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton
Nottingham Forest’s remarkable run in the league continued in their last outing as they held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw, meaning they remain third in the table with 41 points, just six behind league leaders Liverpool.
The hosts are without a defeat in their last eight matches across all competitions, with seven wins and one draw in that time, and they will be hugely confident of continuing that run against Southampton on Sunday.
The Saints are rock bottom of the Premier League standings and are well on course to becoming the worst-ever side to have competed in the English top flight. The hosts should win this fixture comfortably.
Nottingham Forest to win & over 2.5 goals, 2.05
HRFFB5 – Book Here
Combined Booking Code @27.42:
HRDC8G – Book Here
3 Comments
by Nonso Uguru
I need game for u
by Ugwu obinna
Okay
by Emerald
Looks good