EPL Week 18 Expert Tips & Predictions

Boxing Day is always one of the most chaotic periods of any Premier League season and it feels as if that will ring true once more in 2024. Champions Manchester City are a team in crisis, ready to relinquish their title and the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal are chomping at the bit to take it from them. Down at the bottom of the table, Ipswich Town and Southampton have work to do if they are to engineer a route to safety, as do the likes of Wolves and Leicester City, with the stakes sure to rise again over the festive season.

Here are our Premier League tips for the next round of fixtures this season:

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EPL Week 18 Predictions

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Manchester City vs Everton – Etihad Stadium

Manchester City ($1.36)

Everton ($9.50)

Draw ($6.00)

Manchester City are a side seriously under the pump and a tricky looking clash with Everton awaits next. City look to be bereft of ideas and confidence at the moment and have work to do in order to secure their place in the Champions League next season. Everton meanwhile are going well under Sean Dyche, having picked up points against Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks. City will huff and puff here, with the home fans sure to back them to the hilt but they could end up frustrated by Everton in this one.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($6.00)

0-0 Draw

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham – City Ground

Nottingham Forest ($2.40)

Tottenham ($2.88)

Draw ($3.75)

The Nottingham Forest story continues to develop this season, with the Tricky Trees flying high in the Champions League places and taking on Tottenham next. Forest have been one of the sides to beat in the Premier League this term and who knows how far they can go. Tottenham can’t wax as lyrically, sat in the bottom half and blighted by constant inconsistency. This should be a very good game, with goals on the cards and it could end up being a pulsating draw.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.75)

2-2 Draw

Southampton vs West Ham United – St Mary’s Stadium

Southampton ($3.40)

West Ham United ($2.25)

Draw ($3.60)

Two sides struggling a touch face off here, as Southampton host West Ham United down on the south coast. Southampton have turned to Ivan Juric in an attempt to change their fortunes and results over the festive period feel as if they are pretty significant for Southampton. The Hammers are chugging along under Julen Lopategui and have work to do in their survival bid too. Calling this one is tough with the new manager at the helm for Southampton and another draw could be on the cards.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.60)

1-1 Draw

Chelsea vs Fulham – Stamford Bridge

Chelsea ($1.50)

Fulham ($6.75)

Draw ($5.00)

A West London derby is on the agenda here on Boxing Day, as Chelsea take on Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are bang in the hunt to lift the Premier League title this term and they will be going all they can to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the tree. Fulham meanwhile are going along very well under Marco Silva, but they will be all too aware of the magnitude of this task and Chelsea should win well at home.

Betting tip: Chelsea to win the match ($1.50)

Chelsea to win 3-1

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa – St James’s Park

Newcastle United ($1.95)

Aston Villa ($3.80)

Draw ($4.00)

Two sides looking to force their way into the European picture meet here, as Newcastle United take on Aston Villa. Toon started the season poorly, but their big name players are starting to deliver, and they are looking like a side ready to challenge the top 6. Aston Villa meanwhile haven’t been at their best this season either but a good win over Manchester City last weekend should be a real confidence boost. This will be tight, but Newcastle could manage to get over the line at home.

Betting tip: Newcastle United to win the match ($1.95)

Newcastle United to win 2-1

Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace – Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth ($1.95)

Crystal Palace ($4.10)

Draw ($3.80)

Bournemouth have been one of the stories of the Premier League so far this season and the Cherries look primed to go well again here against Crystal Palace. A rousing 3-0 win at Manchester United last time out has Bournemouth fans dreaming of Europe but this does look to be a tricky one at home. Palace meanwhile have been showing glimpses of improvement under Oliver Glasner of late, but they were thumped 5-1 by Arsenal last time out. Bournemouth are going well and should pick up another win here.

Betting tip: Bournemouth to win the match ($1.95)

Bournemouth to win 2-1

Wolves vs Manchester United – Molyneux

Wolves ($4.00)

Manchester United ($2.05)

Draw ($3.75)

Wolves will be looking to continue their turn around under Vitor Pereira and a meeting with Manchester United is on the cards here. Wanderers are very much in the relegation dog fight this term but their 3-0 win at Leicester last weekend will be a huge source of comfort. Manchester United are simply all over the shop, backing up their famous Manchester derby win with a humbling home defeat to Bournemouth. Knowing what sort of United will turn up here is a bit of mystery but they should manage to pick up a win here.

Betting tip: Manchester United to win the match ($2.05)

Manchester United to win 2-1

Liverpool vs Leicester City –Anfield

Liverpool ($1.10)

Leicester City ($31.00)

Draw ($14.00)

Table topping Liverpool will be looking to keep the chasing pack at bay as they host Leicester City. The reds look to be the team to catch both in England and Europe and there appears to be no limit as to how far they can go this season. Leicester looked strong when Ruud van Nistelrooy first took over as manager but have struggled since and they are in a real relegation scrap. This could get ugly for the Foxes and Liverpool should romp home here.

Betting tip: Liverpool to win the match ($1.10)

Liverpool to win 5-0

Brighton vs Brentford – AMEX Stadium

Brighton ($1.70)

Brentford ($4.90)

Draw ($4.50)

Two of the more entertaining sides in the division meet here, as Brighton host Brentford. Brighton’s strong start to the season has hit a speed bump of late but a return to action in front of their home fans could have an impact. Brentford have been banging the goals in all season but have been conceding plenty too and are really struggling for any sort of consistency. This could be a goal fest, with Brighton perhaps most likely to prevail.

Betting tip: Brighton to win the match ($1.70)

Brighton to win 2-1

Arsenal vs Ipswich Town– Emirates Stadium

Arsenal ($1.16)

Ipswich Town ($21.00)

Draw ($9.00)

Arsenal will be looking to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the tree and they have a home tie with Ipswich Town on the agenda here. The Gunners are back firing, with some key men having returned from injury and they will be up for this in front of their home fans. Ipswich Town are struggling down at the foot of the table and have some serious work to do in their relegation battle. Arsenal should pick up a very useful three points here.

Betting tip: Arsenal to win the match ($1.16)

Arsenal to win 3-1

EPL Week 18 multi bet

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We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:

Chelsea vs Fulham – Chelsea
Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace – Bournemouth
Liverpool vs Leicester City – Liverpool
Arsenal vs Ipswich Town – Arsenal

A $50 wager would pay out $256.76 if successful at the current odds.

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