It's becoming clearer by the week for EPL betting fans that Liverpool likely won't repeat as English Premier League champions.
A shocking 1-0 home loss to Burnley – defying soccer odds as it was Liverpool's first setback at Anfield in league play since 2017 – has dropped the defending champs to fourth in the table, six points back of table leaders Manchester United and four behind Manchester City and Leicester. And with fifth-place Tottenham hosting the struggling champs this week, another setback in Matchday 20 could leave Liverpool scrambling just to retain a tournament spot.
Here are our top Premier League betting plays for Matchday 20:
Premier League Predictions for Matchday 20
West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester City
Manchester City are back where they belong, riding a six-game league winning streak into a mid-week encounter with a West Brom side that owns the worst goal differential in the Premier League. City are on an incredible run overall, having racked up 14 victories and three draws across all competitions since their previous defeat on Nov. 21—and they've allowed just four goals in those 17 games.
You always run the risk of the heavy favorite taking its foot off the gas pedal in games like this, but honestly, it probably won't matter. City are the best team in the world at the moment, while West Brom are on the fast track to relegation with 43 goals allowed in 19 league matches. Man City will win. West Brom won't score. Put those two facts together, and you have a nice bet.
TIP: Manchester City Win + Both Teams to Score: No (-125)
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton
There are big changes afoot in Fulham after the Blues sacked manager Frank Lampard following a disappointing stretch to start the Premier League campaign. Not even a 3-1 home victory over Luton in FA Cup action over the weekend was enough to spare Lampard's job, with Chelsea languishing in ninth place in the Premier League table. They're now +225 to secure a Top-4 spot.
Can new manager Thomas Tuchel open his tenure with a victory? He's certainly in a great spot to do just that, with Chelsea hosting a Wolves side that has slipped to 14th in the Premier League standings with just two points over its last six league matches. Expect Chelsea to look rejuvenated under Tuchel and take care of business at Stamford Bridge this week.
TIP: Chelsea -1 (+160)
Tottenham vs Liverpool
What in the world has happened to Liverpool? Now winless in their previous five league matches, Jurgen Klopp's troops find themselves precariously perched on the edge of title irrelevance, with the Manchester sides unrelenting in their pursuit of the 2020-21 championship. And things don't get any easier Thursday, with Tottenham unbeaten in four straight league matches.
Liverpool have played five straight Unders in league competition, thanks in large part to having scored just one goal in that span. And Tottenham are one of the most defensively responsible teams in the Premier League, with just 17 goals surrendered. This match is too close to call, but one thing we're sure of: The goals will be hard to come by at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
TIP: Under 2.5 (+100)
Premier League Betting Card for Matchday 20
- Manchester City Win + Both Teams to Score: No (-125)
- Chelsea -1 (+160)
- Tottenham/Liverpool Under 2.5 (+100)
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