Premier League 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 19
What is wrong with the Manchester clubs? On Boxing Day, Manchester City were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home by relegation-threatened Everton, while Manchester United succumbed to a disappointing 2-0 away defeat to Wolves. Both Manchester clubs will push to turn their unfortunate events around this weekend.
Chelsea also suffered a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Fulham, while Liverpool came from a goal down to beat Leicester City 3-1.
This week’s Premier League gameweek 19 predictions were made based on expert knowledge, data, and current form.
Premier League 2024/25 Gameweek 19 predictions and betting tips: 29/12/24 - 01/01/25
Manchester City to bounce back to winning ways: Leicester City vs Manchester City
- Date: 29/12/2024
- Kick-off: 13:30
- Both teams are in poor form, but Manchester City have some brilliant individuals who can steal the show at any time.
Manchester City may have won just once in their last 13 matches across all competitions, but Leicester City are no match for them. We think the Citizens can win this encounter without stress.
Leicester City vs Manchester City prediction 29/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Everton and Nottingham Forest to exchange goals: Everton vs Nottingham Forest
- Date: 29/12/2024
- Kick-off: 16:00
- Nottingham Forest may have one of the best defenses in the country, but they struggle to keep it together away from home.
Everton went against all odds to score against Manchester City away from home last time out. What are the chances they don’t do the same against Nottingham Forest at home? The visitors are not rigid away from home, which suggests both teams can get on the scoreboard.
Everton vs Nottingham Forest prediction 29/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
The Eagles to return to winning ways: Crystal Palace vs Southampton
- Date: 29/12/2024
- Kick-off: 16:00
- Crystal Palace held Bournemouth to a frustrating goalless draw last time out and will look to get back to winning ways this weekend.
Crystal Palace held Bournemouth, who thrashed Manchester United 3-0 away, to a goalless draw away from home, which suggests they can get back to winning ways against struggling Saints, who rarely get a draw, let alone a win. The visitors are bound to be relegated this term, thanks to their poor performance, and we don’t expect them to miraculously change it at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton prediction 29/12/2024: Home team to win
Tottenham and Wolves to display their attacking prowess: Tottenham vs Wolves
- Date: 29/12/2024
- Kick-off: 16:00
- Both teams may have poor defense lines, but they find it relatively easy to get on the scoreboard.
Tottenham struggle to keep clean sheets and find it relatively easy to find the back of the net, irrespective of the opponent. Wolves have similar remarks, and we expect both teams to entertain their fans with goals.
Tottenham vs Wolves prediction 29/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Both teams will delight fans with goals: Fulham vs Bournemouth
- Date: 29/12/2024
- Kick-off: 16:00
- Both teams look even, and we wouldn’t be surprised if the game ends all square.
Fulham scored and conceded against Chelsea last time out, and they have struggled to keep clean sheets in recent weeks. Bournemouth also don’t sweat in the attacking half, which suggests this encounter may produce goals on both ends.
Fulham vs Bournemouth prediction 29/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Both teams to display their attacking mastery: West Ham vs Liverpool
- Date: 29/12/2024
- Kick-off: 18:15
- Matches involving either team commonly end with at least three goals, and we expect this encounter to follow suit.
West Ham United and Liverpool encounters are fond of producing many goals. Both teams love playing on the front foot, and the majority of the Hammers’ games against the top six sides this term ended with at least three goals. Given that Liverpool’s last few games ended with three or more goals, we think the upcoming encounter won’t end any different.
West Ham United vs Liverpool prediction 29/12/2024: Over 2.5 goals
The Blues to bounce back to winning ways after two winless matches: Ipswich Town vs Chelsea
- Date: 30/12/2024
- Kick-off: 20:45
- Chelsea may have failed to win in their last two matches, but Ipswich Town’s form isn’t good enough to anticipate any upset from the newly promoted side.
Ipswich Town secured only two wins in 17 league matches, and their game against Arsenal will obviously end in a disaster as well. They find it relatively hard to cope with the top four sides, and we think they will encounter the same fate against the Blues, who are competing for the title.
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea prediction 30/12/2024: Away team to win
Aston Villa to bounce back to winning ways: Aston Villa vs Brighton
- Date: 30/12/2024
- Kick-off: 20:45
- Aston Villa lost to Newcastle Utd last time out, but they have a chance to turn it around against struggling Seagulls.
Brighton are winless in their last five matches, and they have little chance of turning their poor form around against Aston Villa, who are eager to bounce back to winning ways after their defeat to Newcastle Utd. Villa are nearly unbeatable at home, and we don’t expect the Seagulls to do what Man City failed to do.
Aston Villa vs Brighton prediction 30/12/2024: Home team to win
Manchester United and Newcastle United to exchange goals: Manchester United vs Newcastle United
- Date: 30/12/2024
- Kick-off: 21:00
- The Red Devils are in dire form, having lost four of their last five league matches, but they can impress their fans against Newcastle United.
Manchester United may have lost their last two matches and failed to score in any, but we expect them to get on the scoreboard. It is very rare to witness Man United go three matches without scoring a goal, let alone two home league matches without a goal. Newcastle United may be in better form, but we don’t think they can keep a clean sheet at Old Trafford.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction 30/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes
Brentford and Arsenal to delight fans with goals: Brentford vs Arsenal
- Date: 01/01/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Matches involving either team easily produce at least three goals, and we expect the upcoming encounter to follow suit.
Brentford averaged 3.76 goals per game, having scored 32 goals and conceded 32 goals, while Arsenal averaged 2.94 goals per game in 17 league matches, having scored 34 goals and conceded 16 goals in 17 league matches. Given this data, we can confidently bet on this encounter to produce at least three goals.
