Premier League 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 21: 14/01 - 16/01
How will Chelsea react against impressive Bournemouth after going four matches unbeaten in the Premier League? The Blues were the closest to Liverpool in the league title race, but their dip in form in recent weeks see them struggling for a place in the top four. Can Chelsea put in a good shift against the Cherries at Stamford Bridge?
Manchester City won their last two league matches, but their game against Brentford doesn’t really look like a walkover because the Bees are a different side at home. Manchester United will host Southampton as Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest as visitors.
This week’s Premier League gameweek 21 predictions were based on data, current form and expert knowledge.
Premier League 2024/25 gameweek 21 predictions and betting tips: 14/01/2025 - 16/01/2025
Chelsea and Bournemouth to exchange goals in London: Chelsea vs Bournemouth
- Date: 14/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:30
- Chelsea have struggled to keep clean sheets lately, and we think they can maintain their struggles against the Cherries.
Bournemouth haven’t struggled to score goals this term, and the fact that Chelsea are inconsistent means there’s a huge chance we may see goals on both ends. Yes, the Blues haven’t registered a win in their last four league matches, but they didn’t struggle to create clear-cut chances in each of those games.
Chelsea vs Bournemouth prediction 14/01/2025: Both teams to score - yes
West Ham and Fulham to entertain the London crowd with their attacking mastery: West Ham United vs Fulham
- Date: 14/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:30
- It’s a London Derby, so we expect both teams to play like they mean it in the London Stadium.
Matches involving either team are fond of producing at least three goals, just as we witnessed in their last league matches. West Ham lost 4-1 to Man City, as Fulham were held by Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw. However, we think this game may end in a draw, so we decided to back both teams to give their fans at least one goal each to celebrate.
West Ham United vs Fulham prediction 14/01/2025: Both teams to score - yes
Brentford and Manchester City to delight fans with goals: Brentford vs Manchester City
- Date: 14/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:30
- Matches that take place at the Gtech Stadium are fond of ending with three or more goals, and we expect the upcoming encounter to follow suit.
Brentford’s last home match in the Premier League ended with four goals during their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal. The majority of their home games have ended with at least three goals, and because Manchester City are a good goalscoring side, we can anticipate three or more goals to be scored at the Gtech Stadium.
Brentford vs Manchester City prediction 14/01/2025: Over 2.5 goals
Liverpool will seek revenge for Anfield defeat: Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
- Date: 14/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Nottingham Forest may be in superb form, but there are ideas that Liverpool may end their winning run.
It still feels like yesterday, the shock 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest in the reverse fixture, and they will only think about revenge against the Tricky Trees. Nottingham Forest may have won their last seven league matches, but it is likely that their winning run will be interrupted on Tuesday night because it is relatively rare that a team beats Liverpool in both fixtures.
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool prediction 14/01/2025: Away team to win
Newcastle United to maintain their winning run: Newcastle United vs Wolves
- Date: 15/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:30
- Newcastle Utd are one of the most in-form teams in England in recent weeks, and we see them taking all three points off Wolves.
Wolves are fighting against relegation, but their recent results under a new coach have been better. However, Wolves may lose all points against Newcastle Utd, as the hosts have been tearing apart teams lately, including Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. There’s a huge difference in form between both teams, and we expect the better team to take the win.
Newcastle United vs Wolves prediction 15/01/2025: Home team to win
Aston Villa to avoid a defeat in Liverpool: Everton vs Aston Villa
- Date: 15/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:30
- Both teams are inconsistent, but we expect Aston Villa not to succumb to a defeat to a relegation-threatened Toffees.
Everton are fighting against relegation already and are eager to lay their hands on any available points. They understand they cannot afford to drop points, and if they cannot win a game, they hang on to a point. Aston Villa are not in their best shape as well, so we expect Unai Emery’s men to struggle in Liverpool.
Everton vs Aston Villa prediction 15/01/2025: Away team to win or draw
Leicester City and Crystal Palace to exchange goals: Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
- Date: 15/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:30
- Despite having lost 12 of their last 20 league games, Leicester City can still score against a struggling Crystal Palace team.
Crystal Palace are not in their best shape to convince their fans of getting the win at the King Power Stadium, but they are capable of getting on the scoresheet, as the Foxes have one of the worst defenses in the Premier League, having conceded 44 goals already. Leicester have scored more goals than matches played, so we anticipate at least one goal from each side.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace prediction 15/01/2025: Both teams to score - yes
Arsenal and Tottenham to delight fans with a pile of goals: Arsenal vs Tottenham
- Date: 15/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- A London Derby game rarely finishes without many goals, and we expect this one that will take place at the Emirates Stadium to follow suit.
Arsenal and Tottenham have sharp attackers and do not struggle to score goals. We expect both teams to find the net more than once but also anticipate a win from the hosts, thanks to the visitors’ porous, poor backline. However, Arsenal have struggled lately, so we think betting on goals will be wiser.
Arsenal vs Tottenham prediction 15/01/2025: Over 3.5 goals
Will Ipswich Town turn up in front of their fans? Ipswich Town vs Brighton
- Date: 16/01/2025
- Kick-off: 20:30
- Ipswich Town remains one of the most unpredictable teams in the Premier League this season, and we don’t know what kind of Ipswich Town will come up against Brighton.
Ipswich Town took a point off Manchester United and beat Chelsea 2-0 but lost heavily at home to Newcastle United. Brighton are inconsistent and may struggle to outscore the hosts. However, we doubt the visitors will lose this game, so we can side with the Seagulls to avoid a defeat against the newly-promoted Premier League side.
Ipswich Town vs Brighton prediction 16/01/2025: Away team to win or draw
Manchester United to bounce back to winning ways: Manchester United vs Southampton
- Date: 16/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Man United may be inconsistent, but their result against Liverpool at Anfield should motivate them enough to crush Southampton aside.
Southampton are bound to return to the Championship this year after a dreadful start to the season. They lost 16 of their last 20 matches, including a 3-0 home defeat to the Red Devils in the reverse fixture. Man United may lack consistency despite being under a new manager, but Ruben Amorim’s side will draw motivation from their 2-2 draw at Anfield and get the job done against the 20th-placed Saints, and hopefully, they can go on to maintain the momentum in the next game.
Manchester United vs Southampton prediction 16/01/2025: Home team to win
