Premier League - Round 18 - Score Predictions & Best Bets

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Manchester United vs Newcastle United

United, fresh off a loss against Aston Villa, host the Mapgies on Boxing Day in a legendary clash. Amorim will be banking on Old Trafford to solidify defensive issues, with Bruno likely to be out of the clash due to injury. Can the Red Devils hold a charging Newcastle?

Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle United

Best bet: Woltemade to score/assist + BTTS + Both teams to get a card

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City

A languishing Forest side host a superb City side for an early kick-off on Saturday. Sean Dyche’s side will find it near impossible to hold off Pep’s side. Expect an easy win for a dominant City side away in the Midlands.

Prediction: Forest 0-2 City

Best bet: Haaland to score + Cherki to get an assist

West Ham vs Fulham

The East London side take on the West London side in a Capital clash. Both teams have been nothing to rave about this season, with Fulham displaying moments of brilliance while West Ham have been overly reliant on Jarrod Bowen to clinch crucial points as they try to avoid the drop.

Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Fulham

Best bet: Bowen to score/assist + Over 3 cards

Brentford vs Bournemouth

Fresh off a crucial win against Wolves, Brentford will look to keep their form at home against a miserable Bournemouth side. Bournemouth are being carried single-handedly by Semenyo. The star will be away at AFCON to rescue his side once again.

Prediction: Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth

Best bet:  Igor Thiago to score/asisst + BTTS

Liverpool vs Wolves

A resurgent Liverpool take on last Wolves in a one-sided affair at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side have regained remarkable form since their slump, which questioned his leadership. His side should expect to continue their form into the New Year with a solid win over Wolves.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Wolves

Best bet: Wirtz to get an assist + Ekitike to score

Arsenal vs Brighton

League leaders Arsenal will be desperate to gain 3 points as they have been far from their best in recent weeks. Brighton have just come off a draw against Sunderland, but will find it much harder at the Emirates.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Brighton

Best bet: Madueke to get an assist + BTTS + Over 2 cards

Burnley vs Everton

Turf Moor will host David Moyes’ side in a tough fixture for Burnley. Everton go into this clash as clear favourites, challenging for European places, while Burnley look set on dropping down to the Championship.

Prediction: Burnley 0-2 Everton

Best bet: Grealish to get an assist + Everton to keep a clean sheet

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

In what is surely the clash of the matchweek, the Blues host Unai Emery’s side in a clash for Top 4 and potentially the title itself. Chelsea will need 3 points here if they aim to challenge for the Championship or not fall out of the Top 4 to Liverpool. Emery will aim to keep up Villa’s astonishing campaign as they continue this fantastic run.

Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa

Best bet: Rodgers to get an assist + Cucurella to get booked

Sunderland vs Leeds United

The Black Cats return to the Stadium of Light to host Leeds. They should expect a comfortable 3 points against a poor Leeds side fighting to stay in the top flight. Sunderland are aiming to secure European places in a stunning return to the Premier League

Prediction: Sunderland 2-0 Leeds

Best bet: Xhaka over 2 interceptions + Sunderland to keep a clean sheet

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Selhurst Park will witness a clash of South vs North London as Palace take on Spurs for a late-night Sunday fixture. Palace arguably go into the tie as favourites as Spurs have been anything but great this season, with serious questions being asked about Thomas Frank’s tenure at the club.

Prediction: Palace 2-2 Spurs

Best bet: Mateta to score/assist + Romero to get booked

Final Thoughts

Matchweek 18 is the final matchweek of 2025 and is an exciting week to close off the first half of the campaign. The fixture of the week has to be Chelsea vs Aston Villa on Saturday night, with Palace vs Spurs on Sunday being an all-London encounter. Surely a matchweek to tune into before 2026 kicks off. Disclaimer: All Premier League score predictions and betting tips on this page are created by our editorial team after thorough research, analysis of past matches, and the latest available data. However, football is unpredictable, and we strongly recommend that readers make their own informed decisions before placing any bets. Bet responsibly.

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