EPL Matchweek 18 betting tips & odds | Premier League 2024-25

Matchweek 18 of the 2024-25 English Premier League will feature exciting Christmas fixtures, with Nottingham Forest taking on Tottenham, as Aston Villa travel to Newcastle.

Here are our free soccer betting picks for this year’s Boxing Day action in the EPL.

Manchester City v Everton

Thursday, December 26 – 11:30pm GMT – Etihad Stadium
After losing six of their last eight EPL games, seventh-placed Manchester City will be desperate to bounce back against Everton, who are 15th on the table.

Although the champions have the home advantage, Pep Guardiola’s men could end up dropping points against the Toffees, who recently shared the spoils with the high-flying Arsenal and Chelsea.

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace

Friday, December 27 – 2am AEDT – Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth are fifth with 28 points, while Crystal Palace are 11 places below them with 12 fewer points.
Runaway winners against Manchester United last Sunday, the Cherries look poised to secure a fifth win in six Premier Legue outings against the struggling Londoners.

Chelsea v Fulham

Friday, December 27 – 2am AEDT – Stamford Bridge
Sitting second after a goalless draw with Everton, Chelsea will be keen on avoiding further setbacks against Fulham, who dropped to ninth after registering similar results against Southampton.
Enzo Maresca’s men have been too good at the Bridge this season and should secure all three points in this West London derby.

Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Friday, December 27 – 2am AEDT – St James’ Park
Newcastle climbed eighth after putting four past Ipswich Town, while Aston Villa moved to sixth after their thrilling 2-1 victory over the Citizens.
The Magpies did the double on Villa last term, and they should do just enough to uphold the trend.

Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

Friday, December 27 – 2am AEDT – The City Ground
Nottingham Forest, sitting fourth, will fancy their chances against 11th-placed Tottenham, who suffered their third defeat in four games against Liverpool.
Chris Wood has struck 10 times in the league this season, and top EPL bookmakers are paying +150 for the Forest striker to find the back of the net against Spurs.

Southampton v West Ham United

Friday, December 27 – 2am AEDT – St Mary’s Stadium
West Ham are 14th after drawing their last two games with Bournemouth and Brighton, while Southampton remain bottom of the league after seven league games without a win.
Despite struggling this season, the Saints could secure a credible point in Ivan Juric’s first game in charge.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United

Friday, December 27 – 4:30am AEDT – Molineux Stadium
After their commanding 3-0 win over Leicester City, 18th-placed Wolves will be in high spirits ahead of hosting Manchester United, who are five positions higher despite losing by a similar margin to Bournemouth.
Although United are inconsistent in Ruben Amorim’s early days in charge, back the Red Devils to grind out a win at the Molineux.

Liverpool v Leicester City

Friday, December 27 – 7am AEDT – Anfield
Leaders Liverpool will be looking to maintain their place at the helm when they host Leicester, sitting one position above the danger zone.
Luis Diaz bagged a brace during Liverpool’s dramatic 6-3 win over Spurs on Sunday, and top bookie Marantelli Bet is paying -105.26for the Colombian forward to add to his goal tally.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford

Saturday, December 28 – 6:30am AEDT – Amex Stadium
Winless in their last five, Brighton, sitting 10th, will be eager to return to winning ways against 12th-placed Brentford, who have won two of their last five outings.
Unbeaten in their last three meetings at the Amex Stadium, with two wins and a draw, expect the Seagulls to triumph against a Brentford side that has been poor on the road.

Arsenal v Ipswich Town

Saturday, December 28 – 7:15am AEDT – Emirates Stadium
Arsenal, in third, continue their pursuit of a first league title in over two decades when they host Ipswich, who are second from bottom.
Kai Havertz scored during the Gunners’ 5-1 rout of Palace, and Marantelli Bet are paying decent odds of +120 for the German international to strike again.

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