The race for one of the two non-secured Champions League berths for next year's tournament is heating up – though oddsmakers have the current third- and fourth-place teams in the driver's seat.
No. 3 Leicester (-350) and No. 4 Chelsea (-275) are the favorites to lock down the two Champions League spots up for grabs. Liverpool enter Matchday 35 with a five-point lead on fifth-place West Ham, while Chelsea – who advanced to this year's Champions League final by knocking off Real Madrid earlier this week – are three up on the No. 5 spot.
Here are our top Premier League betting plays for Matchday 35.
Premier League predictions for Matchday 35
Manchester City vs Chelsea
Nothing like starting the betting picks feature with a preview of the Champions League final, is there? A wonderful bit of scheduling serendipity has league-leading Man City hosting the team they'll need to vanquish in order to secure their first-ever Champions League title – and it won't be easy, given how dominant Chelsea have looked for the majority of the tournament.
Both sides will feature vastly different starting elevens than the ones they used in their respective 2-0 Champions League wins earlier this week, and likely won't want to give much away as they prepare for the Champions League final. Chelsea have gone 10 away games without a defeat, and are in good position here to take at least a single point from the hosts.
PICK: Chelsea Win or Draw (-125)
West Ham vs Everton
West Ham might be facing an uphill battle in its quest to end a Cinderella season with a spot in next year's Champions League, but their hold on the table's lone automatic Europa League berth remains strong as they welcomes Everton to London Stadium on Sunday. The Hammers are two points up on No. 6 Tottenham and are slight favorites against visiting Everton this weekend.
As we get into the latter stages of the season, we should prioritize teams that have something to play for over clubs whose fates have already been decided. With Everton having earned just one victory over their last eight matches across all competitions, their current form only enhances West Ham's shot at a much-needed home triumph.
PICK: West Ham (+120)
Fulham vs Burnley
There's nothing left for either of these teams to play for as they tangle at Craven Cottage. Host Fulham will likely find themselves in the Championship next year, as they face relegation for the second time in three seasons, while 16th place Burnley have avoided the relegation axe themselves but have little to celebrate otherwise.
These teams like to open things up when they face one another, having averaged nearly four total goals in their six head-to-head meetings since 2015. A 1-1 draw in their previous encounter this season might give some Over bettors pause, but both sides are more likely to throw caution to the wind in a game that has no bearing on their respective football futures.
PICK: Over 2.5 (+100)
Premier League betting card for Matchday 35
- Chelsea Win or Draw (-125)
- West Ham (+120)
- Fulham-Burnley Over 2.5 (+100)
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