English Premier League 2024/25 Matchweek 20 – Betting tips & Predictions

It’s 2025 and Premier League Matchweek 20 is right around the corner. Liverpool still lead the way and Manchester United are in a relegation battle, according to their manager.

To help you get ready for the new year, we have expert picks and best bets for every game, including Liverpool vs. Man Utd and Tottenham vs. Newcastle.

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 11:30 PM, Saturday, January 4

Tottenham’s recent slump continued in Matchweek 19 with a 2-2 draw to underdogs Wolves. Spurs are winless in their last five home games. They were the betting favourite in three of those five matches.

Newcastle, on the other hand, are on a five-match winning streak. More impressively, Eddie Howe’s side have kept three straight clean sheets and have conceded just once during their winning streak. Despite this defensive record, you should expect goals here, along with a Newcastle win.

Both teams have scored in 10 of the last meetings between these two sides. The one time that they didn’t both score was a 4-0 demolition by Newcastle of Tottenham at St. James' Park. Four of their last five meetings have also had over 2.5 goals.

Tottenham vs. Newcastle Prediction: 1-3

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	Draw No Bet - Newcastle	$1.68
	Newcastle Total Goals - OVER 1.5	$1.54
	OVER 3.5 Goals	$1.83

Predicted Lineups

Tottenham: Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Johnson, Kulusevski, Son; Solanke

Newcastle: Dubravka; Livramento, Kelly, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Vitality Stadium, 2:00 AM, Sunday, January 5

Everton’s run of strong results against top sides came to a screeching halt last week. The Toffees were defeated 2-0 at home by surprise top-four contenders Nottingham Forest.

Bournemouth, meanwhile, continued their impressive run in a 2-2 draw at Fulham. The Cherries are in the midst of their best ever top-flight season and have not lost in seven matches.

If recent form isn’t enough to back Bournemouth here, the Cherries have not lost at home to Everton since 2016. They have scored multiple goals in each of their last six matches at home against Everton.

Sean Dyche’s team can make it tough for anyone, but Bournemouth are too good to ignore right now, so they should be able to get a win here.

Bournemouth vs. Everton Prediction: 1-0

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	UNDER 2.5 Goals	$1.98
	Both Teams To Score - NO	$1.95
	Bournemouth To WIN	$1.73

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth: Arrizabalaga; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Semenyo, Brooks, Ouattara; Evanilson

Everton: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Mangala; Harrison, Doucoure, Broja; Calvert-Lewin

Villa Park, 2:00 AM, Sunday, January 5

Leicester City’s mini-resurgence under Ruud van Nistelrooy is officially over. The Foxes have now lost four straight and have been shut out in three of their last four fixtures. It is hard to see a team as talented as Aston Villa losing this match, especially with their strong home form right now.

While the Villains dropped points at home to Brighton in Matchweek 19, the club have been very solid at home in recent weeks. Unai Emery’s side have won three of their last four matches at Villa Park and are unbeaten in their last five home matches.

Villa also have a strong head-to-head record against Leicester. The Foxes have lost four of their last five matches against the Villains.

Aston Villa vs. Leicester City Prediction: 2-1

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	Leicester +1.5	$1.88
	UNDER 3.5 Goals	$1.61
	Both Teams To Score - YES	$1.83

Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; McGinn, Tielemans, Bailey; Watkins

Leicester: Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Winks, Soumare; Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy

Selhurst Park, 2:00 AM, Sunday, January 5

Chelsea’s time as Premier League title contenders is seemingly over. The Blues suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to relegation candidates Ipswich Town last week and now sit in fourth, a full 10 points behind Liverpool.

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are slowly but surely dragging themselves out of a relegation battle. Oliver Glasner’s team took care of business against Southampton in a 2-1 win at home in Matchweek 19.

These clubs have already played to a 1-1 draw this season, but we can’t see that happening again here.

Chelsea have won or drawn 21 of their last 25 matches against Palace. The Blues also have the second-best away attack in the league. They have created 3.7 xG per match away from home. After getting shut out last matchweek, it’s unlikely they won't score again this week.

Our EPL predictions have Enzo Maresca’s side bouncing back and getting a win here against Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea Prediction: 1-2

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	Goals in Both Halves - YES	$1.52
	OVER 2.5 Goals	$1.63
	Chelsea To WIN	$1.92

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze

Chelsea: Jörgensen; Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

Etihad Stadium, 2:00 AM, Sunday, January 5

Manchester City’s poor run is finally over. After five matches without a win, the Sky Blues defeated Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

Even more encouraging for Pep Guardiola’s side is that Erling Haaland scored and looked back to his uber-confident self. The midfield still needs some work, but it’s clear that this Man City side can get back to their best at some point this season.

West Ham, on the other hand, looked as poor as they have all season in Matchweek 19. Liverpool absolutely dominated the Hammers in a 5-0 rout.

To make matters worse, Jarrod Bowen broke his foot in the Liverpool loss. This leaves Niclas Füllkrug –who has massively underperformed this season– as the Hammers’ only forward option.

Man City should win this match, but our EPL predictions also have West Ham scoring as both teams have scored in three of the last five matches for both of these clubs.

Manchester City vs. West Ham Prediction: 1-2

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	West Ham +1.5	$2.00
	Total Goals By Man City - UNDER 2.5 Goals	$1.90
	UNDER 3.5 Goals	$1.88

Predicted Lineups

Man City: Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic; Silva, Foden, De Bruyne, Savio; Haaland

West Ham: Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Mavrapanos, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez; Kudus, Paqueta, Soler, Summerville; Fullkrug

St. Mary's Stadium, 2:00 AM, Sunday, January 5

Southampton suffered an extremely predictable 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace in Matchweek 19. Why was it predictable? Because Southampton have been unfathomably bad this season.

The Saints have scored just 12 goals in 19 matches, while conceding 39 goals. No team has allowed more xG than Southampton and they have won just one match this season.

The only argument in Southampton’s favour here is that they are playing at home. Brentford have been phenomenal at home this season. Away from the Gtech though, the Bees have struggled.

Brentford and Southampton are the only two teams in the EPL without an away win this season. Just six of their 32 goals this season have been away from home.

Even with this poor away record, we can’t see Brentford losing this match.

Southampton vs. Brentford Prediction: 1-2

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	Both Teams To Score - YES	$1.55
	OVER 2.5 Goals	$1.67
	Brentford To WIN	$2.48

Predicted Lineups

Southampton: Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood; Bree, Downes, Fernandes, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Onuachu, Armstrong

Brentford: Valdimarsson; Roerslev, Ji-soo, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade

American Express Stadium, 4:30 AM, Sunday, January 5

In isolation, Brighton’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa away from home is a very good result. However, it’s slightly dampened by the fact that the Seagulls have now gone seven matches without a win.

Fabian Hurzeler’s side have also failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of their last 11 matches.

Arsenal’s attack is not as threatening as it was before Bukayo Saka’s injury, but they still have enough talent to cause Brighton problems. Kai Havertz dropping into midfield especially could cause problems as the Seagulls tend to get quite stretched in transition.

This leaves a lot of open spaces for players to drift in and out of, which forces Brighton’s centre backs to make tough decisions. If they make the wrong one, it’s a guaranteed chance on goal.

Arsenal usually capitalise on those chances, so they should do well here.

Brighton vs. Arsenal Prediction: 1-2

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	Arsenal To WIN	$1.75
	OVER 2.5 Goals	$1.65
	Both Teams To Score - YES	$1.61

Predicted Lineups

Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk; Estupinan; Baleba, O’Riley; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard

Craven Cottage, 1:00 AM, Monday, January 6

Just as it looked like all hope was lost, Ipswich Town have gotten themselves right back in the race for Premier League survival this season. The Tractor Boys stunned Chelsea 2-0 at home and are now just one point out of 17th place.

Fulham are definitely safe this year, but the Cottagers lost ground in the race for European soccer next season by drawing 2-2 with Bournemouth at home. We think another draw at Craven Cottage could be in the cards here.

Yes, Ipswich have not been great recently (Chelsea win aside), but neither have Fulham. The Cottagers have won only one of their last five home games. They have also had trouble putting teams away. Fulham have drawn five of their last seven matches.

Ipswich are big underdogs here, but Fulham’s form is concerning, so we like the Tractor Boys’ chances of getting a draw here.

Fulham vs. Ipswich Town Prediction: 1-1

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	Both Teams To Score - YES	$1.77
	Total Goals By Ipswich - OVER 0.5 Goals	$1.57
	Double Chance 2 - Ipswich WIN or DRAW	$2.50

Predicted Lineups

Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Diop, Anderson, Robinson; Lukic, Pereira; Wilson, Cairney, Iwobi; Jimenez

Ipswich: Walton;  O’Shea, Woolfenden, Greaves; Burns, Morsy, Cajuste, Davis; Hutchinson, Delap, Szmodics

Anfield, 3:30 AM, Monday, January 6

New Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim admitted that his club are in a relegation battle after an embarrassing 2-0 loss to Newcastle at home. This was obviously an exaggeration by the Portuguese manager, but not that big a one.

The Red Devils are in 14th place and seven points out of the relegation zone. After the Newcastle result, they have now lost four straight matches and have been shut out in each of their last three.

While Man Utd are struggling, Liverpool are by far the most dominant team in the EPL this season. They have lost just one match in all competitions this season and have a league-leading +28 goal differential, nine more than second-place Arsenal.

The Reds have scored 2+ goals in 14 of their last 15 fixtures. We would be shocked if they didn’t score at least two goals as they beat Man Utd on Sunday.

Liverpool vs. Manchester United Prediction: 3-0

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	Liverpool To WIN & OVER 2.5 Goals	$1.58
	Half Time Winner - Liverpool	$1.63
	UNDER 3.5 Goals	$1.85

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Diaz

Man Utd: Onana; De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez; Mazraoui, Eriksen, Mainoo, Dalot; Diallo, Hojlund, Garnacho

Molineux Stadium, 7:00 AM, Tuesday, January 7

It’s 2025 and Nottingham Forest are somehow still Champions League contenders. As flukey as it looks to see them in the top three on the table, the numbers back up the Reds’ impressive run.

No team has kept more clean sheets than Nottingham Forest this season (8) and only Liverpool and Arsenal have allowed fewer goals. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side are also one of the best counter attacking teams in all of Europe.

Wolves are good on the counter too, but are far too inconsistent to rely on, even when they are playing at home. The Midlands club have the joint-worst defence in the league with 42 goals conceded.

Wolves have scored 31 goals though, but we can’t really trust that number here. Matheus Cunha –the club’s top goalscorer with 10 EPL goals this season– has just been handed a two-match suspension.

This should be a win for Forest.

Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest Prediction: 0-1

Bookmaker	Tip	Odds
	UNDER 2.5 Goals	$1.72
	Forest To WIN	$1.85
	Forest To WIN	$2.35

Predicted Lineups

Wolves: Sa; Doherty, Bueno, Dawson; Semedo, Andre, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Guedes, Strand Larsen, Bellegarde

Forest: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

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