Premier League predictions: Expert's best bets for Matchday 38

EPL predictions: Expert best bets for final day include Palace-Arsenal By Chinmay Vaidya May 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET The final day of the 2025-26 English Premier League season is Sunday, May 24, as every team will be taking the pitch starting at 11 a.m. ET as part of Matchday 38. Arsenal secured the EPL title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth on Tuesday. Despite the title already being decided, Sunday's matches feature several important storylines. Tottenham faced relegation for the first time in club history, there are UEFA Europa League spots up for grabs, and Manchester City played its final match under Pep Guardiola. For those interested in soccer betting, the latest EPL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model can provide insights for all of the contests on Matchday 38. SportsLine expert Jon Eimer, who concluded 2023 as their No. 1 soccer expert with a 248-234-12 record (+25.93 units) on article picks, offered his best betting insights. Eimer has been performing exceptionally well in 2026, achieving profits across various leagues, including the Premier League and Champions League. Here are Eimer's best bets for Premier League Matchday 38:

1. Bruno Fernandes to score or assist vs. Brighton (-105): Brighton had a strong motivation to win this match, solidifying their UEFA competition spot for next season. Fernandes, tied with Kevin de Bruyne and Thierry Henry for the all-time single-season Premier League assists, aimed to find glory in this match despite it having no significance for Manchester United.

2. Crystal Palace-Arsenal Under 2.5 goals (+115): This match held little significance as Arsenal had already won the league, reducing the likelihood of injuries with the Champions League final in sight. Crystal Palace had similar concerns with the Europa Conference Final approaching early next week. Both teams expected to play a cautious match, with the risk of injuries avoided.

3. Tottenham Over 1.5 goals team total vs. Everton (-127): To avoid relegation, Tottenham needed at least a draw against Everton. With a poor defense, Spurs required multiple goals to secure a victory, pressing hard against Everton's equally poor defense.

4. West Ham Over 1.5 goals team total vs. Leeds (-153): Eimer viewed this match as favorable for West Ham, expecting them to capitalize against Leeds.