Boxing Day fixtures await, fresh from the over-eating and over-drinking of Christmas Day. Talking of hungover and bloated, our Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Predictions are here.
Each week we provide a meandering look into the upcoming round of Premier League football, with not only our predictions for the upcoming Premier League fixtures but offer up a wide range of H2H and in-season stats and barely interesting facts.
There’s so much to go through we can barely contain it to just one long page, but it’s worth it for our Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Predictions plus all the stats.
2023-24 Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Fixtures 2023-24 Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Predictions Here are our fearless predictions for the fixtures ahead, and tune in below for all the stats and barely interesting stats that go along with them.
Newcastle 2 Nottingham Forest 0 Sheffield Utd 0 Luton Town 0 Bournemouth 2 Fulham 0 Burnley 0 Liverpool 4 Man Utd 0 Aston Villa 1 Chelsea 3 Crystal Palace 0 Brentford 1 Man City 1 Brighton 2 Spurs 2 Arsenal 4 West Ham 0
2023-24 Boxing Day Premier League Week 19 Best Stats
NEW v NFO – Newcastle have won seven home league games in a row v Nottingham Forest.
SHU v LUT – Sheffield Utd are the only team not to beat a bottom six side this season. (D2 L1)
BUR v LIV – Liverpool have won five straight at Burnley.
MUN v AVL – No team has won three games this season against big clubs other than Aston Villa. Interestingly, their F/A v big six clubs this season is 4-4.
CHE v CRY – Chelsea have won 11 games in a row v Crystal Palace. And six in a row at home, without conceding in the last four home games.
EVE v MCI – Man City are undefeated in 12 games v Everton (W10 D2). Man City have won six straight at Everton.
ARS v WHU – Arsenal have won eight straight v West Ham at home.
Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction, odds, betting tips
The Premier League pits together the current top two sides in England this weekend, as Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield just prior to the Christmas break.
One of the biggest fixtures of the season, this match will not only decide which side will top the table over the festive period but could also go a long way to deciding which team will win the Premier League title.
Arsenal enter this clash as the leader of the two in terms of position in the standings, a point ahead of their old rivals. The Gunners routinely beat Brighton 2-0 last time out, and will be looking to change their recent poor fortune at this ground having not won here in the league since September 2012.
But Liverpool are made of stern stuff and after a summer of change in terms of on-field personnel, they’re looking to win their second Premier League title this time around. So far this season, the Reds have lost just one of their 17 league matches though they did fail to make their chances pay as they were held 0-0 by fierce rivals Manchester United last time out in this competition.
Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal In this clash, we’re giving Liverpool the slight edge, mostly based on the fact that this match is taking place at Anfield. At this venue, Jurgen Klopp’s side are currently unbeaten in 49 of their last 50 home league outings (W38, D11) which leaves them well-placed for even more success here.
Odds
Liv win 2.42
Arsenal Win 2.77
Draw 3.61
Both teams to score Y / N Over / Under 2.5 goals
Liverpool vs Arsenal best bet Pick: Over 2.5 goals scored
Liverpool have looked imperious on home soil this season, scoring 21 times across eight Premier League matches at this venue which leaves them in a good position to add to that tally here. The Reds have also only conceded five times in the process but with Arsenal arriving in confident fashion, that could change here.
As for Arsenal, they haven’t scored too many on the road in the league this season — 13 goals in eight matches — but with the attacking quality that manager Mikel Arteta has at his disposal, they should find the back of the net this weekend.
They have struggled at Anfield of late though, failing to win any of their last ten league visits to this ground and in that time, the visitors have conceded 34 times which points to more goals being let in here by the Gunners.
In this top-of-the-table clash, two of the best performers this season will face off as Liverpool’s Mo Salah and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka look to one up each other.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Predictions and Betting Tips: Hammer time for United
West Ham United vs Manchester United Predictions We share predictions and betting tips for Manchester United’s trip to the London Stadium on Saturday, including 2.62 odds for the margin of victory.
The London Stadium plays host to West Ham and Manchester United for their lunchtime kickoff on Saturday.
Both sides are next to each other on the Premier League table and the current form table, making for an enticing fixture ahead of Christmas.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Odds;
West Ham- 2.56
Draw -3.60
Man utd- 2.62
Halftime/Full-time result – West Ham/ West Ham
West Ham to win by one goal
Manchester United have only won once in their last five games in all competitions, that 2-1 win against Chelsea, which seems like it was ages ago.
The Red Devils secured a point at Anfield last weekend to register their first draw of the campaign.
Some would argue that it was a great result for a team that’s been struggling recently with plenty of personnel missing.
Unhappy hunting in London
Of the last 12 Premier League games in London, Manchester United have won just two, both against Fulham.
The Red Devils have a poor record at West Ham in recent times, losing in three of their last six visits (D1, W2), both victories coming under the watch of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
West Ham are in a good patch of form, losing one in their last six league games, an anomaly 5-0 loss to Fulham a fortnight ago.
Even though they were convincingly beaten by Liverpool in the League Cup at Anfield on Wednesday night, they will want to dispatch those memories by getting over United.
The Hammers bagged three points the last time they hosted Man Utd and they can leapfrog the visitors on the table with a win on Saturday afternoon.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tip 1: Halftime/Full-time result – West Ham/ West Ham
He’s found the net in two of his last three league games and has a total of 10 goals this season, just four behind Golden Boot frontrunner, Erling Haaland.
His goals account for 34% of West Ham’s total this term and having scored against the likes of Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Tottenham, you wouldn’t bet against him finding the net on Saturday.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tip 2: Anytime goalscorer – Jarrod Bowen
West Ham to edge it; Manchester United have gone three league games in December without scoring, the most in a single month since January 2020 and they’ve drawn a blank in 11 games this calendar year.
Erik ten Hag’s troops average a goal per game on the road, which may not be enough to turn over West Ham.
Meanwhile, David Moyes’ men scored 15 times at the London Stadium, just three short of United’s entire tally this season.
Having won the corresponding fixture 1-0 in May this year, West Ham are in prime position to repeat that feat.
West Ham United vs Manchester United Betting Tip 3: West Ham to win by one goal
the match will take place on 13.12.2023 in the sixth round of the Champions League group stage. Let’s consider the latest results of the teams and find the best odds for this confrontation
Borussia Dortmund has secured an early exit to the playoffs. PSG need a win to not depend on the parallel match. In the event of a draw, we’ll have to hope Milan don’t lose to Newcastle.
H2H STATS AND PREVIOUS RESULTS
The history of head-to-head meetings will help to make the prediction for Borussia Dortmund vs PSG more qualitative. Thus, the French team has a minimal advantage in the three-match stretch, with two wins and one defeat. They beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the first round of the tournament.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND REVIEW Borussia Dortmund is having a healthy group stage. It has only one defeat, just against PSG. At the same time, the team has beaten Newcastle twice and picked up four points against Milan. This allows you to feel confident in first place in the group, which can only be threatened by PSG. At the same time, the club can not boast of results in the national championship. The team is not fighting for the championship and is not even in the top-4, which is important for the prediction for Borussia Dortmund in the upcoming meeting.
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN REVIEW PSG have two home wins in the current campaign, and in the last round they avoided a 1-1 defeat against Newcastle. At the same time in the away team did not gain points. For example, in England, she was defeated with a score of 1:4. Therefore, PSG has no advantage over Newcastle in the case of equal points. In the national championship, the Parisians, as always, in first place. However, they are only four points behind Nice, which should be taken into account when predicting PSG in the upcoming game.
BORUSSIA DORTMUND PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN PREDICTION It’s time to move on to the Borussia Dortmund vs PSG prediction, taking all of the above into account. The favorite of the upcoming meeting is the away team, despite the fact that they scored all the points on their home field. But in such a situation, motivation comes to the forefront, which PSG have plenty of now. In our opinion, the French club will win the game and qualify for the play-offs.
Odds:
Dortmond- 3.80
Draw – 3.96
PSG- 1.87
Newcastle United vs. AC Milan The St James’ Park faithful will don their black and white scarves for a momentous Champions League occasion on Wednesday night, as Newcastle United and AC Milan fight for the right to reach the knockout rounds.
Neck-and-neck in the Group F standings with five points to their name, the Magpies currently have the edge over the Rossoneri on goal difference, but both sides still need results elsewhere to go their way if they are to dine at Europe’s top table that little bit longer.
The German outfit sealed their place in the knockout rounds via a 3-1 success on the San Siro soil, three weeks after the Rossoneri had kept their dwindling hopes alive by beating PSG on home turf, and they begin the final matchday sat bottom of the ‘group of death’ rankings.
Newcastle will go through with a win and a PSG draw, but Milan’s head-to-head goal tally is inferior to the French champions, so Pioli’s side must triumph at St James’ Park and hope that Dortmund defeat PSG if they are to sneak into the second last-16 spot.
As was the case with Newcastle, Milan also came out on the wrong end of a five-goal thriller away from home in Saturday’s Serie A clash with Atalanta BC, coming from behind twice only to succumb to a Luis Muriel strike in the fifth minute of second-half injury time, which made it four games without an away win for Pioli’s team.
The Rossoneri have conceded 10 goals on rival turf over that stretch, but they were stunted in a 0-0 draw during their maiden meeting with Newcastle at San Siro in September, where the Magpies faced a 25-shot onslaught and still left with a point.
However, as only a victory will do for both teams on Tyneside, goalless lightning should not strike twice on Wednesday.
Newcastle United possible starting lineup: Dubravka; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
AC Milan possible starting lineup: Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Hernandez, Florenzi; Loftus-Cheek, Reijnders, Musah; Chukwueze, Giroud, Leao
We say: Newcastle United 3-2 AC Milan
Odds:
Newcastle- 1.88
Draw- 3.86
AC Milan- 3.86
When the going gets tough at St James’ Park, Newcastle are almost always able to deliver, and facing a Milan side with only one fit central defender is exactly what the doctor ordered for a decimated Magpies squad.
Milan will have their own intentions of capitalising on their hosts’ perpetual injury woes to keep their last-16 hopes alive, and Newcastle’s last two Premier League results offers Pioli’s side reason for optimism, but with the vibrant Tyneside troupe behind them, we can envisage the Magpies edging a thrilling contest before an anxious wait to learn their fate.
It is do-or-die for Manchester United when they face Bayern Munich in the Champions League – and even then they may find themselves out of luck.
The Red Devils are not in control of their own fate going into the final round of Group A fixtures, which sees them bottom of the group and a point below the pair of Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
Victory is therefore essential for United, who were smashed 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. That combined with a draw in Denmark would then see them through to the last-16, while a Europa League consolation spot is on the cards if one end of the bargain is not held up.
However, it is not only Erik ten Hag’s side hoping to bounce back from a bad defeat with Bayern hammered 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Despite having already sealed top spot, it means the Germans have a point to prove and Harry Kane will certainly fancy getting back to winning ways on his club return to English soil.
Date, kick-off time and venue Manchester United vs Bayern Munich is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
The match will take place at Old Traffor
Team news
Victor Lindelof was absent on the weekend so is a doubt here. Casemiro is back in training for the Red Devils but not expected to make Tuesday’s game.
There is reportedly a chance Mason Mount can return for United but they will miss Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo and Tyrell Malacia.
Marcus Rashford, back from a ban in the Champions League, could be drafted into the attack but missed training on Monday due to illness.
Munich winger Serge Gnabry has been ruled out after picking up an injury on the weekend. The former Arsenal man will miss out alongside Matthijs de Ligt and Bouna Sarr. Tuchel has confirmed Harry Kane will play.
Tomas Muller is likely to start after being benched on the weekend.
prediction Bayern will surely produce a reaction to their big defeat on the weekend, and while the same can be said of United these big European nights have not been Ten Hag’s strength.
Man utd to win, 2-1.
Odds:
man utd 2.74
Draw 4.01
Bayern 2.29
PSV vs Arsenal
Arsenal’s successful return to the Champions League group stage rounds off with a trip to Eindhoven to face PSV on Tuesday.
The game is a dead-rubber for both of these already-qualified teams, with the Gunners guaranteed top spot in Group B ahead of a PSV team certain to finish second.
A superb comeback win away to Sevilla last month secured the Dutch side’s passage to the knockouts, setting up this week’s encounter in very similar circumstances to last year’s Europa League meeting between PSV and Arsenal.
The Gunners were beaten on that occasion and will want to avoid a repeat having lost momentum with a Premier League defeat to Aston Villa last time out.
Mikel Arteta could rest players however with Brighton and Liverpool coming up in the busy festive schedule.
Date, kick-off time and venue PSV vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 5.45pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
The match will take place at Philips Stadion.
Team news The hosts are without defenders Jordan Teze (concussion), Armando Obispo (knee) and Armel Bella-Kotchap (shoulder) as well as striker Noa Lang (knock).
Hirving Lozano is both suspended and suffering from a hip issue.
Arsenal picked up no fresh concerns over the weekend but are already missing the likes of Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) and Thomas Partey (thigh).
Leandro Trossard, Aaron Ramsdale, Jorginho and Jakub Kiwior are among the players benched at Villa Park who may start in Eindhoven. Emile Smith Rowe could also return.
prediction This result could depend on what sort of team Arteta plays in this dead-rubber, which could lend a natural advantage to the hosts.
As Manchester United gears up to host Chelsea in a highly anticipated showdown on Wednesday, 6th December, Elephant Bet unveils gripping insights, predictions, and odds for this titanic clash.
In a season fraught with challenges for both clubs, Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag find themselves grappling with injury-riddled squads. With Mason Mount’s fitness uncertain and Chelsea’s Reece James back from suspension, the stakes are high for this crucial fixture.
Elephant Bet’s analysis foresees a fiercely competitive encounter, predicting a goal-laden affair given the defensive vulnerabilities of both teams. Despite the unpredictability of their performances, a 2-2 draw emerges as the favored prediction.
Reflecting on the historical rivalry, Elephant Bet’s head-to-head statistics showcase a tight contest: Manchester United boasting 82 wins against Chelsea’s 55, with 56 draws.
In terms of odds, Elephant Bet sets the stage with Manchester United at 2.27, a draw at 3.42, and Chelsea at 2.32—offering bettors an enticing array of choices for what promises to be a gripping duel between these English football giants.
Manchester United faces Galatasaray in a crucial Champions League match. Galatasaray triumphed 3-2 in their previous encounter at Old Trafford. Manchester United now sits at the bottom of Group A, needing a win to revive their campaign.
Galatasaray, despite their dominance in the Turkish Super Lig, has struggled in the Champions League but maintains a strong scoring record. Manchester United, on the other hand, secured a 3-0 victory in their recent Premier League game but has faltered in the UCL, losing three out of four matches. Historically, Galatasaray holds an edge, winning two out of their three previous Champions League clashes against Manchester United.
•Galatasaray, despite their inconsistencies in the Champions League, is in good form in the Turkish Super Lig •Manchester United’s recent Premier League success contrasts their struggles in the Champions League. •Galatasaray previously defeated Manchester United in the reverse fixture and has a decent record against them in the Champions League. •Key players might be absent for both teams.
•Prediction: Elephant Bet forecasts this to be a very tight encounter but tips Manchester to edge Galatasaray.
Arsenal vs. Lens: Arsenal’s return to the Champions League has been successful, winning three out of four matches in Group B and positioning themselves as favorites against Lens. Despite their impressive run, they remain cautious after their sole defeat to Lens earlier in the season.
Arsenal’s strong home performances, including victories over PSV and Sevilla, highlight their defensive stability, boasting the best record in the Premier League. While Lens also has a solid defense, Arsenal’s home advantage makes them a formidable opponent likely seeking redemption for their earlier loss.
Predicting a 2-0 win for Arsenal seems a reasonable bet in the upcoming match against Lens.
•Arsenal aims to avenge their previous loss against Lens in the Champions League. •Arsenal’s strong home record in the Champions League and defensive solidity are highlighted. •Leandro Trossard, in good form, is expected to be a key player and a potential first goalscorer. •The match is anticipated to have few goals, with both teams’ defenses performing well. •Lens defenders might face challenges against Arsenal’s forward line, and some players are prone to receiving cards.
Predictions: Elephant Bet suggests Arsenal to win 2-0, Leandro Trossard as the potential first goalscorer, and a bet builder of under 3.5 goals with specific card predictions.
Real Madrid vs Napoli Napoli are currently in fourth place in the Serie A standings and are yet to hit their stride so far this season. The Neapolitan outfit edged Atalanta to a crucial 2-1 victory over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are at the top of the La Liga table at the moment and have been in impressive form this season. Los Blancos eased past Cadiz by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Real Madrid vs Napoli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers Real Madrid vs Napoli Prediction Real Madrid have been in impressive form this season and will be intent on topping their group in the UEFA Champions League. Jude Bellingham has been sensational for Los Blancos and will look to add to his goal tally this week.
Napoli can pack a punch on their day but have a poor record at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Napoli
Real Madrid vs Napoli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Real Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Real Madrid to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Jude Bellingham to score – Yes
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Liverpool will become the latest team to attempt to storm Manchester City’s Etihad fortress this weekend as Everton focus on Premier League survival following a punishing points deduction for breaching financial rules.
Arsenal have a chance to top the table depending on results elsewhere, while Tottenham host high-flying Aston Villa.
Elephant Bet picks out three talking points ahead of the action as the English top flight returns following the international break.
Liverpool seek to end Man City run Liverpool have been the only team to consistently challenge Manchester City in recent years, winning 10 out of 23 matches in all competitions under the reign of Jurgen Klopp.
The two sides had epic battles in the 2018/19 and 2021/22 seasons, when City pipped their rivals by just a single point on both occasions, while the Reds clinched their first league title in 30 years in 2020.
You can place your bets on the weekend fixtures either through the Elephant Bet App or by visiting the Elephant Bet site. Here are some odds for you to try your luck this weekend.”
But Liverpool, revitalised after a below-par campaign last season, have not won a league game at the Etihad since their 4-1 demolition of City in November 2015.
The reigning champions, by contrast, have won 23 matches in a row at home in all competitions.
Erling Haaland is one goal away from obliterating the Premier League record for the quickest player to 50 goals — the Norwegian scored twice in City’s frantic 4-4 draw at Chelsea earlier this month to take his tally to 49 goals in just 47 appearances.
Former Newcastle and Manchester United forward Andrew Cole is the current record holder, reaching the landmark in 65 games.
Will 10-point penalty fire up Everton? Sean Dyche’s Everton had turned the corner in recent weeks, winning three of their past five games to pull well clear of the relegation zone.
But last week’s 10-point deduction for breaching Premier League profitability and sustainability rules means they go into their match against Manchester United level on four points with bottom club Burnley.
Despite the sanction, the nine-time English champions are just two points from safety, thanks to the poor form of the newly promoted teams.
United have climbed to sixth in the table after winning four of their past five league games but they are blunt in attack and remain unconvincing at the back.
Spurs seek to stop rot against in-form Villa Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou made the best start to a season by a new manager in Premier League history after 10 games but the team has dropped off top spot due to consecutive defeats.
Spurs were beaten 4-1 by Chelsea after being reduced to nine men and then lost 2-1 at Wolves in a game in which they were leading going into stoppage time.
One headache Postecoglou must deal with is the absence of playmaker James Maddison, who has made such an impact since arriving in June but has been ruled out until the New Year with an ankle injury.
Postecoglou will be wary of Aston Villa, who have continued their rapid progress under Unai Emery and are just a point behind fourth-placed Spurs and three points off the top.
The Birmingham club’s 3-1 win against Fulham earlier this month was a 13th successive home win — a feat they last achieved 40 years ago.
But their away form is less impressive, with just two wins from six games on the road.
