December 19, 2025: Masterful EPL Matchday 17 Predictions For This Weekend’s Thrilling Fixtures

The seventeenth act of an absorbing top-flight campaign beckons this weekend, delivering another thrilling instalment of contests that shall decisively influence the battle for supremacy, the chase for Europe, and that eternal fight against the threat of the drop.

Within these hallowed grounds, narratives will unfold, and for those possessed of the foresight to forecast such spectacle, fortune favours.

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Peruse further for our carefully curated booking codes, with all quotations accurate at time of writing:

Newcastle United vs Chelsea

The Magpies recently responded emphatically from the deflating derby reverse to Sunderland, salvaging a thrilling 2-1 triumph over Fulham to advance into the EFL Cup semi-finals during Wednesday’s encounter, via Lewis Miley’s last-gasp winner.

The Geordie faithful will be desperate to capitalise on that triumph with a league triumph against the West Londoners, and a return to their fortress will certainly fortify their belief. The statistics speak volumes: they have won five, drawn one and lost only two of their eight home EPL encounters, while they have also dominated all of their last four home battles with Chelsea.

While Chelsea stand impressive on the road this term, accumulating the second highest points tally in hostile territory in the league (a robust return), the Blues have been disappointing in recent weeks. With a challenging trip to St James’ Park, we are backing the hosts to win.

Newcastle United to win, 2.74 – 3T82ZS5

The Citizens Entertain the Hammers

The Norwegian phenomenon’s extraordinary goalscoring catalogue since joining Manchester City has continued this season, with the striker already netting 23 goals in 22 appearances across all competitions, including scoring three in his last two fixtures.

Haaland has been especially devastating against West Ham for the Citizens, netting nine goals in six appearances against the Hammers. Considering such remarkable form, we are supporting the sublime forward to perpetuate his remarkable record with another goal.

Erling Haaland to score anytime, 1.40 – 3T83RWG

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool

Hugo Ekitike enjoyed a blistering start to life at Liverpool before enduring a frustrating period throughout October and November, but the French forward has reclaimed goalscoring ways in December.

A brace against Leeds United was followed by another brace in Liverpool’s commanding 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, blessing the striker with four goals in his last two English Premier League outings.

As Liverpool are poised to take on a Tottenham Hotspur side that have been especially underwhelming at home—mustering just eight points from eight home league games, while they have also conceded a significant 21 strikes in just 16 EPL matches—we are anticipating the Reds to have abundant attacking success.

Combined with the goalscoring form of Ekitike, we are supporting the striker to deliver once more in this one.

Hugo Ekitike to score anytime, 2.30 – 3T83TJV

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Aston Villa vs Manchester United

Aston Villa have lost merely one of their last 32 encounters at Villa Park across all competitions, while they have also claimed all of their last nine matches in all competitions, endowing them with abundant confidence as they ready themselves to face an extremely inconsistent Manchester United team.

While the Red Devils have lost merely one of their last 10 encounters, Ruben Amorim’s side have claimed only two of their last seven EPL fixtures, and they are coming into this one off the back of a frantic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth—underlining their defensive frailties.

While Manchester United are expected to give Aston Villa a robust test, especially in defence as the Red Devils wield the joint-second best attack in the league with 30 goals registered, we expect Aston Villa will hold firm and secure the victory.

Aston Villa to win, 2.14 – 3T83VMZ

Overall Booking Code: 3T85KZ7, Odds: 18.88

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