EPL Picks and Predictions for Sunday, May 3, 2026

Nate Hornung

Written by: Nate Hornung

Published: Sat May 02, 2026, 4:30 pm ET

Read Time: 5 minutes

Emiliano Buendía has evolved as a key piece for this Aston Villa offense - UEL Picks

EPL

Coming off an EPL Sweep on Saturday, our experts got right back into the lab to break down Sunday's action! Check out their favorite picks and best bets below, and see if we can have another profitable day on the pitch! We only have a few weekends left in the Premier League season, so as things heat up down the stretch, let's see if we can still find some betting edges in the market.

Head over to our EPL Picks Page for our expert's soccer analysis, or read my best bets below.

English Premier League: Sunday's Predictions May 3

AFC Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace EPL Picks

Tyler Adams and Bournemouth host Crystal Palace on Sunday in the EPL - EPL Picks

Tyler Adams and Bournemouth host Crystal Palace on Sunday in the EPL

Best Bet: Both Teams to Score (-143) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook

I am paying some juice for the BTTS line, but I don't hate over a flat 3 for (+115). You get push potential and plus money, but I don't want to get burned with a 1-1 draw. We saw three goals from each side the last time they played, but admittedly Antoine Semenyo was still out wide for Bournemouth. Two of those goals came in the 89′ minute and in stoppage time via a penalty kick, but we still saw 11 combined corner kicks and 12 of 28 shot attempts find the frame.

I see plenty of offense in this match. Palace have seen both teams score in seven straight on the road and 10 of their last 11. While the visitors play much tighter than their hosts, Bournemouth's aggressive style will create counter attack opportunities for Palace. Both teams have scored in four straight for Bournemouth, and eight of their last nine at home.

Prediction: 2-2 Draw (+1200)

Manchester United vs. Liverpool EPL Picks

Harry Maguire was United's hero against Liverpool at Anfield - EPL picks

Harry Maguire was United's hero against Liverpool at Anfield

Best Bet: Manchester United +0.5/Under 4.5 (-125) Lucky Rebel Sportsbook

I think we see a low scoring game in which the hosts are able to at least earn a point. Therefore, this cheeky same game parlay is what we're rolling with. United already beat Liverpool at Anfield, and remain three points ahead on the EPL table. The top five is somewhat decided already, so jostling for extra points might not interest Liverpool, as they have (more than likely) safely qualified for next year's UEFA Champions League.

The same goes for the hosts, but I've been impressed with their form recently, and I see them trying to earn the season sweep over Liverpool for the first time in a decade. However look for a 1-1 draw to cash our wager.

Prediction: 1-1 Draw (+650)

Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur EPL Picks

Best Bet: Aston Villa ML (+119)  Lucky Rebel Sportsbook

Tottenham is a corpse, and I will continue to root for their downfall in the fight against relegation. You could argue the Spurs have MUCH more motivation than Villa, who, like United and Liverpool, are safely in the top five on the EPL table. Yes, they could be more worried about facing Nottingham Forest in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League Semifinals, but this could act like the perfect warm up for that match.

Freshen your legs against the Spurs, take it easy for three days and then get ready to face Forest, who take on Chelsea on Monday. I see no reason why Aston Villa shouldn't win this easy match at home on Sunday.

Prediction: Aston Villa Wins 2-1 (+775)

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Nate Hornung
Nate Hornung

Nate has been a recreational sports bettor for about 5 years. In that time, he has grown to love the pursuit of winners and sticking it to The Man. Nate loves data and uses his understanding of numbers to help him be a more profitable sports gambler, however he will be the first to tell you this game is about more than just stats.

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