We’re quickly approaching the start of the 2025-26 EPL season.
Today’s MLB narrative: The action will begin this Friday with reigning champion Liverpool taking on Bournemouth. For the final match of the opening weekend, two powerhouses meet when Arsenal visits Manchester United.
Check out the latest EPL odds for Matchday 1 below.
EPL odds and betting insights
- Liverpool dominated English football last season. It won the trophy with a league-best +45 goal differential. Bournemouth was surprisingly good, finishing ninth in the EPL. However, it would be a huge upset if the Reds lost at home to start the season.
- Aston Villa and Newcastle United take part in an underrated Matchday 1 fixture. Villa finished sixth in the Premiership last season while Newcastle finished just ahead in fifth. The sides tied on points (66), but the Magpies held a better goal differential (+22).
- Tottenham finished one spot off relegation (with a 13-point cushion) but have a good shot as a heavy favourite to get off on the right foot. The Spurs will get the first look at newly-promoted Burnley.
- Chelsea has more momentum than any other team heading into Matchday 1. The London club won the FIFA Club World Cup, stifling PSG, 3-0, in the final. Crystal Palace has finished near the middle of the table for a handful of seasons in a row and should be a tough out again this year.
- Arsenal saw its most recent title push ruined by injuries, and the hope is that a fully healthy, more experienced squad can overcome the hump that is winning an EPL title. Manchester United have all the name value but finished 15th last season.
- The Red Devils’ newest signing, Bryan Mbeumo, adds a dangerous attacker to the mix. He scored 20 goals and gave 7 assists in the EPL last season for Brentford.
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EPL Matchday 1 odds
Liverpool (-334) vs. Bournemouth (+750)
Aug. 15 3:00 p.m. ET
Aston Villa (+125) vs. Newcastle United (+210)
Aug. 16 7:30 a.m. ET
Brighton (-106) vs. Fulham (+285)
Aug. 16 10:00 a.m. ET
Sunderland (+220) vs. West Ham (+130)
Aug. 16 10:00 a.m. ET
Tottenham (-250) vs. Burnley (+700)
Aug. 16 10:00 a.m. ET
Wolves (+550) vs. Manchester City (-200)
Aug. 16 12:30 p.m. ET
Chelsea (-167) vs. Crystal Palace (+450)
Aug. 17 9:00 a.m. ET
Nottingham Forrest (+115) vs. Brentford (+255)
Aug. 17 9:00 a.m. ET
Manchester United (+275) vs. Arsenal (+100)
Aug. 17 11:30 a.m. ET
Leeds United (+155) vs. Everton (+190)
Aug. 17 3:00 p.m. ET
EPL odds as of 4:42 p.m. ET on 08/14/2025.
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