We reach the halfway stage of the 2021-22 Premier League season. We might yet get a full compliment of Boxing Day fixtures, but it seems very unlikely. While COVID-19 hangs around like the sword of Damocles, we should expect a number of games to take place. Liverpool will be looking to get back on the title trail when they clash with Leeds in a lunchtime encounter. https://youtu.be/vVi6FBQ50wg SUNDAY 26TH DECEMBER Liverpool 12:30 Leeds United - POSTPONED Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to claim a Boxing Day win over Leeds. However, there are some notable absentees in midfield. And we think a better path to profit could be backing the Reds on the Asian Handicap. Leeds were humbled 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium and might not have any answer against that dangerous front three who have scored 64% of Liverpool’s goals in the Premier League. BEST BET: Liverpool -2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 12:30 Watford - POSTPONED Bruno Lage is proving himself to be an upgrade on Nuno Espirito Santo. The Wolves defence has been outstanding this season. With the Midlands side having conceded just two goals in their past seven matches. Watford FC have had an extended break although we’re not sure they will be able to make attacking inroads against a side who were unfortunate not to beat Chelsea. BEST BET: Wolves + BTTS No Burnley 15:00 Everton We’re expecting a dour encounter between these two north-west teams. Burnley have scored just fourteen goals in fifteen encounters, with Everton averaging less than a goal per away match. It points to a maximum of two goals being scored at Turf Moor and it might be that one goal is enough to land a victory for either side. BEST BET: Under 2.5 Goals Manchester City 15:00 Leicester City Manchester City have landed a couple of bloodless victories when beating Leeds and Newcastle. However, we’re expecting Leicester to find the net at least once. With Brendan Rodgers having put four goals past Newcastle last time out. The Foxes have found the net in their past six encounters, although Pep Guardiola’s side are likely to rack up the goals. BEST BET: Man City + BTTS Yes Norwich City 15:00 Arsenal Arsenal are strong favourites to win at Carrow Road. And they could easily enjoy the sort of victory which saw the Gunners claim a 4-1 triumph at Elland Road. However, in their previous away games, there was a 3-2 defeat away to Manchester United along with a 2-1 reverse at Everton. Therefore, with Norwich looking for wins, we’re happy to play Over 2.5 Goals rather than put too much trust in Mikel Arteta’s side. BEST BET: Over 2.5 Goals Tottenham Hotspur 15:00 Crystal Palace Antonio Conte saw his team battle gamely to a point against Liverpool. We think they can follow this up with a bloodless victory against Palace. Harry Kane and Heung Son-Min are likely to operate effectively in tandem. While Tanguy Ndombele is enjoying his latest renaissance. We’re not expecting the Eagles to get much change out of their opponents in this London derby. Why not take a look at the WhatAcca.com corner betting tips and strategies guide for some insider knowledge on how to bet. BEST BET: Tottenham + BTTS No West Ham United 15:00 Southampton Southampton have drawn eight of their seventeen games this season. With Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side capable of making their point at the London Stadium. The goals have dried up for the Hammers who have drawn a blank in their past three matches. While the Saints have a lively attacking threat in the form of Armando Broja, with James Ward-Prowse capable of delivering from set pieces. BEST BET: Draw Aston Villa 17:30 Chelsea We are confident that Aston Villa will avoid defeat in this clash. The Midlands side only lost by a single goal against Manchester City and Liverpool, with victories coming in every other clash under Steven Gerrard. There is a settled back five and Ollie Watkins carrying a scoring threat. With Chelsea having floundered when drawing 0-0 at Molineux and this is arguably a tougher assignment for a visiting team who are out of form. BEST BET: Aston Villa +0.5 Brighton & Hove Albion 20:00 Brentford We’ve had plenty of success predicting a draw in recent Brighton games and this fixture could end in a similar outcome. We know the Seagulls are short on goals while also remaining fairly solid at the back. Brentford have drawn 50% of their games on the road and a point would keep Thomas Frank’s side well clear of danger. BEST BET: Draw MONDAY 27TH DECEMBER 2021 Newcastle United 20:00 Manchester United Newcastle United are on the verge of getting a cash injection. Although there are signs of improvement under Eddie Howe, especially from an attacking point-of-view. Joelinton is thriving in a deeper position, with Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin capable of helping the Magpies to a positive result against a fairly modest Manchester United team. BEST BET: Newcastle United +0.5 Nine games on Boxing Day and one match taking place on Monday. We have a prediction for each game and all of these are betting selections. We think that Newcastle can start to pick up and there’s also a possibility that Aston Villa can secure a positive result over a Chelsea side that are wobbling at the worst possible time.
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