Festive football is always appointment viewing and once again, some of the best sides in the Premier League currently shape up against one and other. Both Aston Villa and Brighton have endured a mixed few weeks in the Premier League and their clash is a chance for both sides to get back on track. Elsewhere, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea take a tricky looking trip to Ipswich Town, whilst Manchester United host Newcastle United in an absolute whopper of a fixture.
Aston Villa vs Brighton – Draw
23/8 at Rhino Bet
Two sides that have been battling inconsistency of late meet here, as Aston Villa host Brighton at Villa Park. Beating Manchester City didn’t prove to be much of a catalyst for Villa this term, as they backed it up with a painful loss at Newcastle on Boxing Day, leaving Unai Emery perplexed. Playing at home should help though, as they take on a Brighton side in need of a win. The Seagulls have really struggled of late, failing to win any of their last 6 games and they have been dropping down the table as a result. This should be a fantastic fixture which could end up being very tough to call and the draw looks to be the way to go for most punters and EPL betting sites.
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea – Chelsea to win
4/9 at Betzone
Chelsea have been quietly going about their business this season, forcing their way firmly into the Premier League title race and they next assignment is a tough one on the road at Ipswich. The Tractor Boys have been struggling a touch of late but showed plenty of heart from a narrow defeat against Arsenal last time out and they will be looking to channel that showing here. For the Tractor Boys this is a free hit but for Chelsea the pressure is on, and their big-name players will need to deliver the goods. This should be a good game, with Chelsea ready to pick up three important points.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United – Draw
11/4 at Rhino Bet
Ruben Amorim will be desperate to ease the pressure on him and his Manchester United team, as the Red Devils take on Newcastle. Old Trafford will be purring for this one and Manchester United will know all too well the weight of expectation on them here and they need to start delivering in this era. Newcastle have been going very well indeed this season and they will more than fancy their chances of upsetting the odds a touch here. This could be chaotic, if not tight and a draw could be on the agenda.
EPL Result Acca – 30th December 2024
