Premier League Boxing Day 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 18

How will Manchester United and Manchester City react on Boxing Day following their defeats in the last round? Man United succumbed to a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, while Man City fell short on the road against Aston Villa (2-1). 

Chelsea will try to get back to winning ways against Fulham after their stalemate at Everton, as Liverpool and Arsenal will only think about maintaining their winning momentum.

This week’s Boxing Day Premier League gameweek 18 predictions were made based on expert knowledge, data, and current form. The Boxing day will take place on December 26/27 2024.

Premier League Boxing Day Gameweek 18 Predictions: 26/12/2024 - 27/12/2024

Manchester City to bounce back to winning ways: Manchester City vs Everton

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 13:30
• Everton are making waves and will try to keep it up against struggling Manchester City in Manchester.

Everton may have drawn against Arsenal and Chelsea, but they may struggle to avoid a defeat to Manchester City because they have a poor record against the Citizens. Given that the Toffees have lost 13 of their last 14 matches against City, backing the hosts to win makes sense.

Manchester City vs Everton prediction 26/12/2024: Home team to win

Newcastle United and Aston Villa to display their attacking prowess: Newcastle United vs Aston Villa

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Matches involving either Aston Villa or Newcastle United commonly produce many goals, and we think this encounter may follow suit.

Aston Villa averaged 3.05 goals per game in 17 Premier League matches, while Newcastle United averaged 2.82 goals per game in 17 league matches. Villa’s last game against Man City ended with three goals, while the Magpies smashed Ipswich Town 4-0. We think this encounter will follow suit.

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa prediction 26/12/2024: Over 2.5 goals

Nottingham Forest and Tottenham to exchange goals: Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Tottenham score goals against any team, but they struggle to keep clean sheets, which suggests that the hosts may get on the scoreboard.

 Nottingham Forest scored 23 goals and conceded 19 goals in 17 games, while Tottenham scored 39 goals and conceded 25 goals in 17 league matches. Both teams have scored and conceded more goals than matches played, which hints that they can exchange goals in the upcoming game.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham prediction 26/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes

Bournemouth to extend their winning run: Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 16:00
• The Cherries are in top form, and we expect them to maintain their momentum against Crystal Palace.

Bournemouth secured a commanding 3-0 win over Manchester United away from home and will want to make it happen when they host struggling Crystal Palace, who lost heavily to Arsenal. Four victories in five league games suggest that Bournemouth can defeat the relegation-battling Eagles.

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace prediction 26/12/2024: Home team to win

Chelsea and Fulham to exchange goals in London: Chelsea vs Fulham

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Fulham may have won just once in their last five league matches, but they can get on the scoreboard against Chelsea.

Chelsea dropped points last weekend during a goalless draw against Everton and will want to get back to scoring goals and winning games. However, Fulham aren’t an easy side to walk over, as we saw them draw against Liverpool and Arsenal. Chelsea may want to ball better but we think Fulham can get on the scoreboard.

Chelsea vs Fulham prediction 26/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes

Southampton and West Ham United to delight their fans with goals: Southampton vs West Ham United

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Matches involving either team commonly produce at least three goals, and we expect this upcoming encounter to follow suit.

Southampton averaged 2.76 goals per game in 17 league matches, while West Ham United averaged 3.05 goals in 17 league matches. Both teams are currently struggling, and we think their backlines wouldn’t always be perfect, which suggests this tie may produce at least three goals.

Southampton vs West Ham United prediction 26/12/2024: Over 2.5 goals

Wolves and Manchester United to exchange goals: Wolves vs Manchester United

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Both teams struggle to keep clean sheets, and we expect them to do the same against each other.

Manchester United struggle to keep clean sheets and will find it difficult to keep their backline in order against Wolves, who effortlessly score goals against almost every team. Man United also rarely finishes a game without scoring at least one goal, which suggests that these teams will give their fans goals to cheer.

Wolves vs Manchester United prediction 26/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes

Liverpool to extend their winning run: Liverpool vs Leicester City

• Date: 26/12/2024
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Leicester City lost their last two matches, and we think they will struggle to change that against the Reds.

Liverpool returned to winning ways against Tottenham with a comfortable 6-3 win away. They are the favorites to get the win over struggling Leicester City, and we don’t see any other way this game would end differently. 

Liverpool vs Leicester City prediction 26/12/2024: Home team to win

Brighton and Brentford to display their attacking mastery: Brighton vs Brentford

• Date: 27/12/2024
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Both teams look even, and we think they will create many clear-cut chances.

Brighton scored 27 goals and conceded 26 goals in 17 league matches, while Brentford scored 32 goals and conceded 32 goals in 17 league games. It’s clear that both teams score and concede goals for fun, and we think the upcoming game won’t end differently.

Brighton vs Brentford prediction 27/12/2024: Both teams to score - yes

Arsenal to smoke struggling Ipswich Town: Arsenal vs Ipswich Town

• Date: 27/12/2024
• Kick-off: 21:15
• Ipswich Town are struggling to win points, and there are slim chances they can improve their game against Arsenal.

The Gunners are winning games now, and they will not take their feet off the gas against Ipswich Town. Mikel Arteta is pushing for the title, and Arsenal’s current form suggests, they are likely to get an easy ride over McKenna’s side, which won just two of their last 17 league matches.

Arsenal vs Ipswich Town prediction 27/12/2024: Home team to win