Crystal Palace VS Brighton
Crystal Palace host Brighton in a clash between heated Rivals. Crystal Palace picked up a great point at Manchester City last Saturday and they currently sit 15th in the table. When it comes to Brighton, they lost 2-0 at Arsenal last time out and they currently find themselves 9th in the league. In their previous 19 meetings, Palace have won 6 games compared to 5 wins for Brighton. For Crystal Palace, they'll very much want to win this game. The Eagles are ranked 17th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league. As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they should really be winning this game. The Seagulls are ranked 7th in GPG (1.9) and they currently have the 11th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 1-2
Aston Villa VS Sheffield United
Aston Villa picked up another really good win at Brentford last weekend and they currently find themselves third in the league. When it comes to Sheffield United, they lost 2-0 at Chelsea last time out and they currently sit bottom of the table. In their previous 10 meetings, Villa have won 3 times whilst Sheffield U have won 4 times. Each of the last four meetings have seen at least one team keep a Clean Sheet. For Aston Villa, they absolutely should be winning this game comfortably. Villa are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.2) and they’re currently on a 15-game winning streak at home in the league. As for Sheffield United, they’re going to need a Christmas miracle if they are to get anything from this game. The Blades are ranked 20th in GPG (0.7) and they currently have the worst away record in the league (just 1 point from 8 games).
My Prediction: 3-0
West Ham VS Manchester United
West Ham cruised past Wolves (3-0) in their last league game before they got absolutely thrashed by Liverpool (5-1) in the Carabao Cup last night. West Ham are currently 8th in the league. When it comes to Manchester United, they drew nil-nil at Liverpool last time out and they currently sit 7th in the table. In their previous 33 meetings, West Ham have only won 6 games compared to Man United’s 19. For West Ham United, a win here would guarantee them a spot in the Top 7 at Christmas. The Hammers are ranked 8th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 10th-best home record in the league. As for Manchester United, they really need to start scoring again. United are ranked 15th in GPG (1.1) and they haven’t scored in any of their last 3 matches.
My Prediction: 2-0
Fulham VS Burnley
Fulham lost 3-0 at Newcastle last weekend before they bounced back by knocking Everton out of the Carabao Cup midweek and they currently sit 11th in the table. When it comes to Burnley, they lost 2-0 at Everton last time out and they currently occupy a spot inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th). In their previous 7 meetings, Fulham have only won once whilst Burnley have won 5 times. For Fulham, they should win this game. The Cottagers are ranked 10th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 7th-best home record in the league. As for Burnley, they need to start picking up victories. The Clarets are ranked 19th in GPG (0.9) and they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-0
Luton VS Newcastle
Luton’s last match against Bournemouth was abandoned due to an unfortunate incident surrounding Tom Lockyer and they currently sit 18th in the table. When it comes to Newcastle, they comfortably beat Fulham (3-0) last weekend before they were beaten by Chelsea on penalties midweek. Newcastle are currently 6th in the league. The most recent meeting between these two sides came in 2018 where Newcastle won 3-1 in the FA Cup 3rd Round. For Luton Town, they’ll want to win this game for their Captain. The Hatters are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the third-worst home record in the league. As for Newcastle United, they really should be winning this game. The Magpies are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.1), but they currently have the 5th-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-1
Nottingham Forest VS Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest lost 2-0 at home to Tottenham last Friday Night and they currently sit 17th in the table. When it comes to Bournemouth, their last game against Luton was forced to be abandoned and they currently find themselves in 14th spot. In their previous 10 meetings, Notts Forest have won 20% of the time whilst Bournemouth have won 50% of the time. For Nottingham Forest, they’ll want to start off their new era under Nuno Espirito Santo with a victory. Forest are ranked 17th in GPG (1.0) and they’re currently on a 6-game winless run (1D,5L). As for AFC Bournemouth, they’ll be hoping to keep up their impressive run of form. The Cherries are ranked 13th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run (4W,1D).
My Prediction: 2-2
Tottenham VS Everton
Tottenham host Everton in what should be a really intriguing game. Tottenham won 2-0 at Nottingham Forest last weekend and they are currently 5th in the league. When it comes to Everton, they beat Burnley 2-0 in their last league game before they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by Fulham midweek and they currently sit 16th in the table. In their previous 27 meetings, Spurs have won 11 games compared to 5 wins for Everton. For Tottenham Hotspur, a win here would see them enter Christmas inside the Top 4. Spurs are ranked 5th in GPG (2.1) and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league. As for Everton, there’s no reason why they can’t win this game. The Toffees are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 4-game winning streak in the league (without conceding a goal).
My Prediction: 2-1
Liverpool VS Arsenal
In what should be a terrific game, Liverpool host Arsenal in a Top of the Table clash at Anfield. Liverpool drew 0-0 at home to Manchester United last weekend before they thrashed West Ham 5-1 in the Carabao Cup last night and they currently sit second in the table. When it comes to Arsenal, they beat Brighton 2-0 last time out and they are currently top of the league. In their previous 31 meetings, Liverpool have won 12 games compared to 7 wins for Arsenal. For Liverpool, this is a great opportunity for them to sit top of the table at Christmas. The Reds are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.1) and they’re currently on a 21-game unbeaten run at home in all competitions (19W,2D). As for Arsenal, this would be a massive win for them if they’re able to pull it off. The Gunners are ranked 5th in GPG (2.1) and they currently have the third-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-2
Wolves VS Chelsea
Live at the Molineux, Wolves host Chelsea in a Christmas Eve clash! Wolves were thrashed 3-0 at West Ham last time out and they currently sit 13th in the table. When it comes to Chelsea, they’ve beaten both Sheffield United (League) and Newcastle (Cup) in the past 7 days and they currently find themselves 10th in the league. In their previous 16 meetings, Wolves have won 25% of the time compared to 50% for Chelsea. For Wolverhampton Wanderers, this would be a terrific Christmas present for them if they were able to leave this game as the victors. Wolves are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2) and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run at home (3W,3D). As for Chelsea, they probably should be winning this game. The Blues are ranked 9th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 10th-best away record in the league.
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