Premier League Predictions
Here are our Premier League predictions for the opening fixtures of the new season, alongside the best available odds pulled from UKGC-licensed bookmakers. Odds shown are decimal, quoted for the outright match result (1X2) and reflect the top price we recorded per selection. All operators below are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and open to bettors aged 18 and over. Prices move, so always confirm the live number before staking.
This matchday's fixtures and best odds
The standout fixture is Newcastle United v Liverpool (23 Aug, 15:30). Betfair leads the away price at 1.97, with the draw and a Newcastle win close together at 4.00 and 3.95 — a genuinely open contest at St James' Park.
- Arsenal v Coventry City (21 Aug): Arsenal 1.20, Draw 8.20, Coventry 19.50 (Betfair). A heavy home favourite on paper.
- Hull City v Manchester United (22 Aug): Hull 8.60, Draw 4.90, United 1.46 (Betfair).
- Everton v Crystal Palace (22 Aug): Everton 2.24, Draw 3.55, Palace 3.55 (Betfair). Tight throughout.
- Ipswich Town v Sunderland (22 Aug): Ipswich 2.82, Draw 3.50 (BoyleSports), Sunderland 2.78 (Betfair). Near-even.
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds United (22 Aug): Forest 2.38, Draw 3.50, Leeds 3.30 (Betfair).
- Brentford v Tottenham (22 Aug): Brentford 2.54, Draw 3.75, Spurs 2.88 (Betfair).
- Brighton v Aston Villa (23 Aug): Brighton 2.32, Draw 3.85, Villa 3.10 (Betfair).
- Manchester City v Bournemouth (23 Aug): City 1.50, Draw 5.20 (Betfair), Bournemouth 7.00 (Coral).
- Fulham v Chelsea (24 Aug): Fulham 3.60, Draw 4.00 (Betfair), Chelsea 2.10 (Ladbrokes).
Betfair holds the best 1X2 price on the majority of these fixtures, which fits its wider odds profile: it posted the lowest average football margin in our sample at roughly 4.6%, well below the 7% seen across most high-street books.
How we read these matches
The odds themselves are the most honest prediction available — they aggregate the market's view better than any single tipster. Where a fixture sits near even money across all three outcomes (Everton v Palace, Ipswich v Sunderland), the market is signalling no clear favourite, and a Bet Builder or draw-no-bet angle can make more sense than a straight result punt.
For lopsided fixtures like Arsenal v Coventry (1.20) or Man City v Bournemouth (1.50), the value rarely lies in backing the favourite outright. Bettors typically move to goals lines, correct-score or a Same Game combination instead. Newcastle v Liverpool is the pick of the round for a straight result bet: a 1.97 away price on Liverpool is close to even money, which is unusually generous for a title-calibre side away at Newcastle.
These are editorial readings of the published prices, not tracked win-rate claims. Treat them as a starting point and shop the line.
Where to place your Premier League bets
For consistently sharp Premier League prices, **Betfair** is the strongest pick here — its odds rating (8.9) and market-leading low margin make it the reference point for the fixtures above. Choose it if you want the best raw price and don't mind a functional rather than flashy app.
**bet365** rates highest overall for the football product (market coverage 9.6, sports depth 9.5, live capability 9.4) with Live Streaming, Cash Out and Bet Builder all present. Pick bet365 if in-play breadth and streaming matter more than squeezing the last decimal.
For Bet Builder and Same Game combinations on the weekend fixtures, **BetMGM** (Bet Builder 8.5, Same Game Parlay) and **Sky Bet** (8.4) score best. **Ladbrokes** and **Coral** stood out for competitive pricing in our sample (low margins around 5.7–5.9%), so they're worth checking against Betfair on individual selections.
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