Premier League Matchday 23 Betting Favorites

Last Updated on January 22, 2026 1:30 pm by Erwin Noguera

It will be a Premier League weekend with Matchday 23 in play and a new opportunity for the gap at the top to narrow.

League leaders Arsenal will face a tough test when they host Manchester United, who come in motivated after winning the derby and are close to the Champions League places.

Behind them are Manchester City and Aston Villa; City will host bottom-side Wolverhampton, while Villa will travel to face Newcastle.

Finally, an improving Liverpool side will visit Bournemouth, who are battling at the bottom of the table.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the Premier League, the final bets for this matchday, and the odds for each match.

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Premier League Matchday 23: Manchester City vs. Wolves

Manchester City sit in second place with 43 points, seven behind leaders Arsenal. It has been a tough week for them, as they first lost the league derby 2–0 to Manchester United and were then beaten 3–1 in Norway by Bodø/Glimt. They have gone four Premier League matches without a win, and Erling Haaland has scored just once in his last eight games, and that goal came from the penalty spot.

As for Wolverhampton, after a dreadful start, they have improved and are now unbeaten in four matches, winning one of them, in addition to another victory in the FA Cup. Despite that, they remain at the bottom of the table with just eight points, 14 away from safety.They have the worst attack in the league with only 15 goals scored, and have conceded 41, making them the third-worst defense. They have not beaten this opponent away from home since 2019.

Manchester City vs. Wolves Betting Pick: Manchester City

Premier League Matchday 23: Bournemouth vs. Liverpool

This is not the same Bournemouth side as last season. They had a very strong start, but their form dropped off from November onward. With 27 points, they sit 15th, and having conceded 41 goals, they boast one of the worst defenses in the league. They are coming off a 1–1 draw against Brighton and have won just one of their last 14 matches.

It has been the complete opposite for Liverpool, who started poorly but have gradually improved, so much so that they now sit fourth with 36 points, although still a long way off Arsenal. They are unbeaten in 13 matches, but their last four league games have all ended in draws, including the most recent at home against relegation-threatened Burnley. This week, they were in Champions League action and defeated Marseille 0–3.

Bournemouth vs. Liverpool Betting Pick: Liverpool

Premier League Matchday 23: Newcastle vs. Aston Villa

Newcastle sit in mid-table but are still fighting for a place in European competitions. With 33 points, they are eighth, just three points off fourth place. They were on a three-match winning streak, but it came to an end with a scoreless draw away to Wolves, the bottom side in the league. They have around 10 players listed as injury doubts, but are motivated after a 3–0 Champions League win over PSV.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, are third in the table with 43 points, seven behind Arsenal. Their 33 goals scored are the lowest among the top seven teams in the league, and they have gone two matches without finding the net after a 0–0 draw with Crystal Palace and a 0–1 loss to Everton in their most recent outing. Away from home, they have collected 18 of 33 points, but they have lost on their last four visits to this opponent and have not beaten them there since 2005.

Newcastle vs. Aston Villa Betting Pick: Draw

Premier League Matchday 23: Arsenal vs. Manchester United

Arsenal are enjoying an outstanding season, competing on all fronts. They lead the Premier League with 50 points, seven clear of their closest challengers, after recording 15 wins, five draws, and two losses. They have scored 40 goals, making them the second-best attack, and have conceded just 14, the best defensive record in the league. They are coming off back-to-back scoreless league draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, but recently defeated Inter 1–3 in Italy. They are unbeaten in 12 matches and remain unbeaten at home in the competition with nine wins and two draws.

Manchester United are motivated and have shown a much-improved image under manager Michael Carrick.They are coming off a 2–0 win over Manchester City, extending their unbeaten league run to five matches and moving into fifth place, currently holding a Europa League spot. They have not beaten this opponent in the league since 2022, and when playing away, they are on a four-match losing streak and have gone seven games without a win (since 2017).

Arsenal vs. Manchester United Betting Pick: Arsenal