Premier League Predictions, Betting Tips & Odds 2024/2025 Season

Last season we saw Manchester City win their fourth consecutive Premier League title, making them the first team in history to accomplish this. It was a hard fought battle between Arsenal and City right up until the very end but City clinched the victory in the final fixture after a crucial 3-1 win against West Ham, leaving Arsenal with 87 points to City’s 89.

At the bottom end of the table, Luton Town, Burnley and Sheffield United were all relegated to the Championship. The three teams who made it to the top tier include Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton who secured their spot through a Championship playoff. As we gear up for another exciting season of world-class football, let’s explore who is the most likely team to lift the trophy this season, as well as potential top scorers, and relegation candidates.

When Does The Premier League Season Begin?

The Premier League dates have been confirmed with the first match kicking off on August 16th at 8pm as Manchester United host Fulham at Old Trafford. The final round of the 2024/25 season will be played on May 25th, 2025. The first weekend features some big games that will set the tone for the new season, most notably Chelsea vs Manchester City on August 18th.

Premier League Winner Prediction

As the season approaches, Manchester City remains the team to beat. Pep Guardiola’s side will seek to continue breaking records for an unprecedented fifth consecutive title, solidifying their dominance and position as England’s top team. Despite losing some key players, their squad depth and Guardiola’s tactical acumen make them the bookmakers favourites with odds @ 6/4. Let’s see if our analysis leads to the same conclusion.

Here are the pre-season odds from the bookies:

• Man City 6/4
• Arsenal 19/10
• Liverpool 15/2
• Chelsea 20/1
• Man Utd 25/1
• Tottenham 33/1
• Newcastle 40/1
• Aston Villa 66/1
• West Ham 300/1

City have countless star players like Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and basically the entire squad. Guardiola has tons of talent at his disposal and the ability to rotate players without compromising on quality. They will start their season with a challenging fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are probably City’s closest competitor following last seasons tight contest. After a strong finish, the Gunners have improved their squad with noteworthy signings like Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya. Calafiori will solidify Arsenal’s defence and add versatility to Arsenal’s backline, while Raya has established himself ahead of Aaron Ramsdale as Arteta’s first-choice goalkeeper, further enhancing their defence. Arsenal is still looking for another midfielder and forward which could put the odds in their favour if everything gels.

Liverpool is another contender who have recently undergone some managerial changes as Jurgen Klopp has been replaced with new manager Arne Slot. Although they haven’t made any new signings yet during this summers transfer window, they do have a solid squad featuring Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, and will seek to reclaim their place among the elite. Liverpool’s opening fixture is against newly promoted Ipswich Town which will provide an insight to whether they have what it takes to compete for the title.

Chelsea has a new head coach among new signings, and if they click, they could be worthy of challenging for a top-four finish, although we will need to see how they match up against top dogs City in their opening match. They will need to fill the gap after the departure of Ian Maatsen to remain competitive.

Manchester United will want to improve on the previous seasons performance and have made some key signings in Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and Leny Yoro from Lille in the hopes to turn things around . Zirkzee is capable of playing as a central striker or out on the wings, adding flexibility to United’s attack while Leny Yoro will enhance United’s defence and provide a long-term solution at the back. It will be interesting to see how these players impact the team as it could provide the depth and quality they’ve needed to compete at the highest level for some time now.

Our Pick for the Title: Manchester City

Although Arsenal and Liverpool stand as strong challengers, City’s consistency, squad depth, and Guardiola’s expertise, suggest they will secure another consecutive Premier League title.

Premier League Relegation Prediction

The relegation battle is expected to be as intense as ever, with newly promoted teams fighting to remain in the top-tier and avoid dropping back down.

Here are the pre-season odds from the bookies for relegation: 

• Leicester 1/2
• Ipswich 8/11
• Southampton 11/8
• Everton 5/2
• Nottingham Forrest 5/2
• Wolverhampton 4/1
• Brentford 5/1
• Fulham 6/1
• Bournemouth 10/1

Although Leicester City claimed the top spot in the Championship last season, they are the big favourites for relegation with the bookies due to the likely point deduction for breaching PSR rules in their last Premier League spell, which could be up to 15 points if they lose their lawsuit against the Premier League. Furthermore, the potential departure of Wilfred Ndidi in midfield could further weaken their squad and they’ve also lost Enzo Maresca as their coach. On a positive note, they’ve permanently secured winger Issahaku Fatawu.

Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League after nearly a quarter-century after securing back-to-back promotions. Their main priority will be survival and coach Kieran McKenna, who led them to successive promotions will be pivotal in their fight this season.

Southampton could also face struggles this year. Although key striker Adam Armstrong remains, the departure of Che Adams to Italian club Torino weakens Saint’s ability to find the net. New signings like Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Adam Lallana, and Rento Takaoka will need to gel quickly to help the Saints avoid another relegation battle.

Our Pick for Relegation: Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town’s lack of Premier League experience and the prompt step up in competition make them our most likely team to be relegated. They have a remarkable story, but the harsh reality is that the Premier League will be challenging for them to navigate as it is a battle among the finest teams in football.

Premier League Top Scorer Prediction

Several players come to mind when considering who will be the top goal scorer and claim the Golden Boot award. The bookies early favourite is Erling Haaland @ 8/11, which makes sense as he’s topped the scoring charts for the past two seasons. His scoring prowess coupled with his physical strength makes him a constant menace for any defence.

Despite Liverpool’s erratic last season, Mohamed Salah remains a strong contender @ 10/1. Salah’s pace and precision makes him a worthy contender. With Harry Kane out of the picture, new challengers like Newcastle’s Alexander Isak could have a chance to shine.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer impressed with his performances both in the Premier League and on the European stage making him our dark horse to watch @ 20/1. His creativity and goal-scoring ability make him worth backing at these odds. Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa and Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez also have the potential to make it on the leaderboard.

Other names that come to mind include Ivan Toney @ 22/1, Heung-min Son @ 33/1, and Bukayo Saka @ 40/1. Each of these players have the potential to challenge for the top spot if they remain focused and fit throughout the season.

Our Pick for the Golden Boot: Erling Haaland

We have to favour Haaland for a number of reasons. His unmatched scoring ability coupled with a formidable squad to back him up and Manchester City’s attacking style make him the top contender for the Golden Boot. While Haaland is the most likely candidate to win the Golden Boot, value seekers should consider placing bets on Carl Palmer.