Premier League 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 17
Manchester City are in dreadful form, having won only one of their last ten matches across all competitions. It looks like this awful form may continue this weekend as they face Aston Villa away from home.
Manchester United, who ended their two-match losing run in the Premier League against Manchester City last weekend, will only think about maintaining their momentum when they host Bournemouth at Old Trafford, as Chelsea will look to continue their winning spree against Everton away.
This week’s Premier League gameweek 17 predictions were made based on expert knowledge, data, and current form.
Premier League 2024/25 Gameweek 17 Predictions: 21/12/24 - 22/12/24
Aston Villa and Manchester City to exchange goals: Aston Villa vs Manchester City
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 13:30
- Both teams commonly exchange goals when they cross paths, and we expect the upcoming encounter to follow suit.
Manchester City may be going through a purple patch, but they rarely finish a game without getting on the scoresheet. Aston Villa, with only two wins in their last 11 matches, is not in their best form. Both teams are struggling, but we expect them to get on the scoresheet.
Aston Villa vs Manchester City prediction 21/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
West Ham and Brighton to get on the scoreboard: West Ham United vs Brighton
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 16:00
- West Ham may be the favorites to win this encounter, but they will struggle to stop Brighton from scoring at least one goal.
Brighton scored 26 goals and conceded 25 goals in 16 Premier League matches, while West Ham United scored 21 goals and conceded 29 goals in 16 league matches. Both teams have scored and conceded more goals than matches played. We think both teams won’t struggle to get at least a goal each before the last whistle of the game.
West Ham vs Brighton prediction 21/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Newcastle United to secure a tight win: Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 16:00
- Both teams are not in solid shape, but Newcastle United have more quality players in their squad that can win matches like this.
Ipswich Town lost three of their last five league matches and are fighting against relegation this term already. Newcastle Utd don’t particularly play well as visitors, but the hosts are in poor form and lack quality players. The Magpies may find it difficult to play to their strength, but a tight win for them is on the cards, thanks to the number of brilliant individuals at Eddie Howe’s disposal.
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United prediction 21/12/2024: Away team to win
Brentford to bounce back to winning ways after Chelsea setback: Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 16:00
- Brentford have the best home form in the Premier League this term, and Nottingham Forest would struggle to change that.
Nottingham Forest have outdone themselves this season, occupying the 4th place with 28 points after 16 matches, but they may encounter a setback against Brentford. The Tricky Trees may have won at Old Trafford some weeks ago, but the Bees haven’t lost at home this term (7W 1D) in eight matches, and we will be surprised if Nottingham hand them their first home loss.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction 21/12/2024: Home team to win
Crystal Palace and Arsenal to exchange goals: Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
- Date: 21/12/2024
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Crystal Palace are scoring goals lately, and we don’t expect them to keep mute against Arsenal.
Arsenal are winless in their last two matches, following two draws against Fulham and Everton. Crystal Palace scored three goals at Brighton last time out and famously scored twice against Manchester City some weeks ago. We think they have the quality to score at least once in front of their fans against the Gunners.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal prediction 21/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Chelsea to struggle in Merseyside: Everton vs Chelsea
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Chelsea may have won their last five league matches, but they may face struggles against Everton.
Everton may still be in the relegation battle, but they have a good record against Chelsea. The Toffees won five and lost just once in their last seven home league matches against Chelsea. Remember that Everton held Arsenal to a frustrating draw last time out, and we think they may avoid a defeat against Chelsea as well.
Everton vs Chelsea prediction 22/12/2024: Home team to win or draw
Manchester United to maintain their momentum: Manchester United vs Bournemouth
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Bournemouth may be in better form, but Manchester United always perform better at Old Trafford.
Manchester United garnered significant attention when they overcame a 2-1 deficit to defeat Manchester City last weekend. It’s relatively normal to expect the Red Devils to build on their momentum following their Manchester Derby success. They played like a proper team, and they understand that a win over Bournemouth will only give meaning to their last weekend’s Etihad victory. Ruben Amorim also knows a win over the Cherries can take him to as high as 6th place, which is enough motivation to get the win.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth prediction 22/12/2024: Home team to win
Fulham to add to Southampton’s agony: Fulham vs Southampton
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Southampton are in rancid form, having won only one of their last 16 league matches. Fulham are pulling big results, and they can easily get the job done against the Saints.
Fulham held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw and Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in the last few weeks, and it is only normal to expect them to get back to winning ways against bottom-placed Southampton, who lost 13 matches out of 16.
Fulham vs Southampton prediction 22/12/2024: Home team to win
Leicester City and Wolves to exchange goals: Leicester City vs Wolves
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 15:00
- Leicester City and Wolves struggle to keep clean sheets, and we think both teams can get on the scoreboard.
Leicester City scored 21 goals and conceded 34 goals in 16 league matches, while Wolves scored 24 goals and conceded 40 goals in 16 league matches. It’s obvious both teams struggle to keep clean sheets, and they don’t really find it difficult to get on the scoreboard either.
Leicester City vs Wolves prediction 22/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Tottenham and Liverpool to display their attacking prowess: Tottenham vs Liverpool
- Date: 22/12/2024
- Kick-off: 17:00
- Matches involving either team commonly produce at least three goals, and we expect the upcoming game to follow suit.
Tottenham averaged 3.43 goals per game in 16 league matches, while Liverpool averaged 2.93 goals per game in 15 league matches. We can see that the majority of their league matches this season ended with at least three goals, which suggests this encounter may not end any differently.
Tottenham vs Liverpool prediction 22/12/2024: Over 2.5 goals
