EPL Gameweek 38: Predictions, best bets, and odds

Premier League Gameweek 38: Predictions, best bets, and odds
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Premier League football betting analyst Frank Monkhouse has a pick in every match to celebrate the final round of fixtures from the English Premier League 2025/26 season.

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We are almost at the finish line of what has been a remarkable Premier League race. The 2025/26 campaign served as a reminder that the EPL is still the best league in the world.

Entering matchday 38, Arsenal are the champions and will finish the job at a packed Selhurst Park, with millions more following worldwide. Manchester City's challenge ends in second place, with Manchester United in third.

Premier League fans enjoy a full 10-match programme on Sunday night, with every game kicking off at 1:00am Sydney time. The legal, licensed and trusted betting app featured on this page offer pre-game and live markets, including match winner, total goals, and both teams to score. 

Flashscore's Frank Monkhouse offers his best bet in every showdown this weekend.

Brighton vs Man Utd, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Brighton vs Man Utd
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We open the show at Falmer Stadium, East Sussex. Man Utd will cross the finish line in third place, regardless of what happens here. Brighton target the three points needed to secure a top-seven finish. 

Sunday night's game matters more to the hosts than their visitors. Both clubs enter on a good run of form, but the Seagulls beat the Red Devils 2-1 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup earlier this year. Fabian Hurzeler's men also won 2-1 when last hosting Man Utd. Stick with the locals.

Tip: Brighton or draw @ 1.25 (bet365)

Bet explanation: You'll make a profit on this bet if Brighton avoids defeat at home to Man Utd on Sunday night.

Burnley vs Wolves, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Burnley vs Wolves
Burnley vs WolvesFlashscore

Second from bottom, Burnley take on bottom club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Turf Moor. It's a match where neither club has anything to win. Both will be playing in the English Championship next season, following a woeful campaign. The Clarets and Wolves lost a combined 48 games, proving they were out of their depth in the highest division.

Burnley hold the home advantage over Wolves for the first time since drawing 1-1 with Sunday's opponents here back in April 2024. They've met twice since at Molineux, with Wolves winning 2-0 and Burnley claiming an emphatic 3-2 victory. I'm going to avoid picking sides and take this game to produce fewer than four goals for the fifth time in six meetings.

Tip: Under 3.5 goals @ 1.40 (bet365)

Bet explanation: You need Sunday night's game at Turf Moor to end with fewer than four goals scored by both teams combined.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Crystal Palace vs ArsenalFlashscore

Moving to a mouth-watering London derby, as Arsenal plan to cross the line in style with a strong win at Selhurst Park. The visitors will arrive in high spirits, with everyone from Mikel Arteta to the fans inside the venue ready to celebrate. With the home team on a poor run of form, I'm happy to stick with the higher-ranked side boasting a far more reliable attack.

The head-to-head stats available on the Flashscore app show the Eagles and Gunners have met twice already this term. Arsenal won 1-0 at home in the EPL, before the pair ended 1-1 in the League Cup. Arsenal have won their last three visits to Selhurst Park, including a stunning 5-1 victory in their previous trip. Keep it simple and back an away win for Arsenal.

Tip: Arsenal win @ 1.80 (bet365)

Bet explanation: If Arsenal beat Crystal Palace in this London derby, you beat the bookies.

Fulham vs Newcastle, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Fulham vs Newcastle
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It has been another below-par season for Fulham. The Cottagers start every campaign with the aim of staying in the top flight. They achieved that, but failed to win 23 of 37 games. Fulham are winless in three and have conceded more than Forest, down in 16th.

Newcastle fans haven't had things much better than Fulham supporters, but the Magpies are currently two places higher in the league. Eddie Howe's team are unbeaten in three, winning two and drawing the spare. Back both teams to score for the fourth meeting in a row.

Tip: Both teams to score @ 1.53 (bet365)

Bet explanation: The match-winner isn't important here. You need both Fulham and Newcastle to score at least one goal each.

Liverpool vs Brentford, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Liverpool vs Brentford
Liverpool vs BrentfordFlashscore

This time last season, Liverpool were celebrating being the newly-crowned Premier League champions. Fast-forward 12 months, and the Reds will release their grip on the trophy. The hosts are winless in three, but cling to a top-five finish and spot in the Champions League.

Brentford have enjoyed a strong campaign by their standards, and will want to end on a high. Unfortunately for the Bees, they have a terrible record at this venue. In their last five visits to Anfield, Brentford have lost five, conceded 13 goals, and scored none.

Tip: Liverpool win @ 4/5 (bet365)

Bet explanation: Liverpool must secure another home win over Brentford on Sunday night.

Man City vs Aston Villa, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Man City vs Aston Villa
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Manchester City bring the curtain down on another eventful season, but one that ends without the league title. The Cityzens can blame a slow start for falling short. Pep Guardiola ensured Arsenal had to earn their prize in the closing months, pushing hard to the finish line.

Aston Villa have already qualified for next season's Champions League through a top-five finish. However, Unai Emery's team won the Europa League final in midweek. I expect the players will be drained and emotional. Back Man City to take full advantage.

Tip: Man City win @ 1.36 (bet365)

Bet explanation: If Man City end the season with another win, you'll make a profit.

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest vs BournemouthFlashscore

Nottingham Forest welcome Bournemouth to the City Ground to end what has been a remarkable season for both clubs. The Tricky Trees made it to the semi-finals of the Europa League and protected their place in the EPL for another year at least.

Bournemouth performed much better than expected, securing a finish few fans would've predicted. The Cherries seem determined to end strongly and plot to score a third win in a row over Forest. Andoni Iraola's side won 5-0 and 2-0 in 2025. Back an away win.

Tip: Bournemouth win @ 2.00 (bet365)

Bet explanation: You're counting on Bournemouth securing another win over Forest.

Sunderland vs Chelsea, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Sunderland vs Chelsea
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It has been a season to forget for Chelsea fans. The club requires a huge overhaul in the summer transfer market, but things could get worse before they get any better. The Black Cats are unbeaten in three, drawing two and beating Everton 3-1 seven days ago.

Chelsea start the weekend in 8th after taking just 4 of 18 Premier League points. There's a feeling that the Blues have run their race, and confidence is low in the camp. With that in mind, I'm happy to give the locals a chance on the Double Chance betting market.

Tip: Sunderland double chance @ 1.80 (bet365)

Bet explanation: You'll be celebrating a profit in this match if the home team can avoid defeat to Chelsea.

Tottenham vs Everton, Monday, 1:00am AEST

Tottenham vs Everton
Tottenham vs EvertonFlashscore

Tottenham hope to avoid relegation. While their North London neighbours were moving in on an historic 14th title, Spurs were fighting to keep their head above water. It has been a season to forget for all concerned, but I expect it to end with a few goals.

It will be an emotionally charged 90 minutes, with the players, coaches, and fans aware of what's at stake. The hosts are in control of their fate, knowing they must avoid defeat at all costs. A win or even a draw would keep them in the division.

The five games involving Spurs and Everton between December 2023 and October 2025 all produced three or more goals. Included in that run is a 3-2 win for Everton and a 4-0 victory for Spurs. Armchair fans will watch, hoping for more of the same.

Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.73 (bet365)

Bet explanation: You're betting on this match producing more than two goals from both teams combined. A 3-0 result would pay the same as a 1-2.

West Ham vs Leeds, Monday, 1:00am AEST

West Ham vs Leeds
West Ham vs LeedsFlashscore

Let's wrap things up with an emotional day in East London. West Ham's place in the Premier League hangs in the balance. The pressure is now on manager Nuno Espirito Santo's team to win and try to remain in the top-flight.

The head-to-head shows that both teams scored in each of the last five. BTTS was also a winning bet in 8 of 10, going back to March 2012. That's too good to ignore. You can add both teams to score to your overnight multi.

Tip: Both teams to score @ 1.67 (bet365)

Bet explanation: If West Ham and Leeds score at least one goal each on Sunday, your bet wins, and the bookie pays out.

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