Gameweek 18 of the 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the match between Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United
Manchester United take on Newcastle United in the Premier League on Boxing Day, and they will look to pick up a win at home. The Red Devils are in disappointing form right now with just two wins from the last six matches in all competitions.
Manchester United will be looking to finish in the top four, and they need to win these games. They have struggled against Newcastle in recent matches. The Magpies have five wins from their last six matches against Manchester United, and they will look to pile further misery on Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United have three wins and two draws from the last six league matches. They will need to improve as well. Given the form of the two teams, a double chance on the away side could be an interesting bet here.
Probable Bet: Newcastle win or draw
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
Nottingham Forest host Manchester City this weekend, and they will look to pick up a morale-boosting win at home. The Tricky Trees have picked up three wins from their last five wins in all competitions. Sean Dyche’s men managed to beat Tottenham recently, and they will fancy their chances here.
Manchester City are chasing the title, and they will be the favourites here. Pep Guardiola’s men have won the last six matches in all competitions. They are full of confidence and momentum right now.
City have four wins and a draw from their last six matches against Nottingham Forest, and they have scored at least three goals in their last five Premier League matches. They should be able to get the job done here. An away win seems likely.
Probable Bet: Man City win
Liverpool vs Wolves
Liverpool will take on Wolves in the Premier League this week, and they will look to pick up a win at home. The Reds have endured a poor season by their standards, and they will look to improve in the coming weeks. They will be desperate for UEFA Champions League qualification and they must win these games.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, with four wins in that time. Meanwhile, Wolves are on a six-match losing run in all competitions. They are without a win in 17 Premier League matches. The visitors will be major underdogs here, and they are likely to end up on the losing side. A home win seems very likely.
Probable Bet: Liverpool win
West Ham United vs Fulham
West Ham United will look to boost their survival hopes with a win over Fulham this weekend. The Hammers are without a win in their last six matches in all competitions. West Ham are struggling with the lack of form and confidence. Nuno Espirito Santo will demand a strong response from his players here.
Meanwhile, Fulham have been very inconsistent. The Cottagers have three wins and three defeats in their last six matches. They will look to pick up a win here. West Ham have won seven of their last eight home matches against Fulham.
They will look to pick up all three points here. This is likely to be an evenly matched contest. 17 goals have been scored in the last six matches between the two teams, and this could be another high-scoring game.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Arsenal will look to continue their impressive run of form with a win over Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend. The Gunners are on top of the Premier League table, and they will be favourites to win this one. They have four wins and a draw from the last six outings. Meanwhile, they are undefeated in five of their last six matches against Brighton.
Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion are without a win in their last four matches across all competitions. They are likely to struggle away from home against the best team in the Premier League. Arsenal are undefeated in 13 of their last 14 league matches, and they should be able to pick up all three points. A home win seems certain.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
Brentford vs Bournemouth
Brentford will take on Bournemouth in the Premier League this week, and they will look to build on the win over Wolves. The Bees have picked up just two wins from their last six matches. They need to improve if they want to secure a respectable position in the table.
On the other hand, Bournemouth have struggled after an impressive start to the season. They are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Brentford have won five of their last six matches against the Cherries, and they should be able to extend their run against the Cherries. A home win seems likely.
Probable Bet: Brentford win
Burnley vs Everton
Burnley are in dreadful form, and they will look to bounce back when they host Everton in the Premier League this weeken. The Clarets have five defeats from their last six top-flight matches and they are 19th in the table.
On the other hand, Everton have lost three of their last six matches in all competitions. They will be looking to bounce back here. The Toffees are the better team on paper, and they have won four of the last six meetings against Burnley. The away side have the quality to get the job done here. They should be able to pick up a win here. A double chance on the Toffees would be a safe bet here.
Probable Bet: Everton win or draw
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Chelsea are chasing UEFA Champions League qualification, and they will look to pick up a win over Aston Villa here. The Blues have picked up just two wins from their last six matches in all competitions. They will need to raise their performance levels to get the job done here.
On the other hand, Aston Villa are In spectacular form, and they have won their last six matches in all competitions. Unai Emery’s men are full of confidence right now, and they are third in the league table. They will look to pile further major on Chelsea and pick up an impressive result here.
Matches between these two teams are quite evenly matched, with both sides winning two each of the last six meetings. 15 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams and this is likely to be another evenly-contested affair. A high-scoring game is on the cards. Neither team will want to sit back, and they will look to play for the victory.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Sunderland vs Leeds United
Sunderland will take on Leeds United in the Premier League, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing run of form. Even though they are unbeaten in four of their last five matches in all competitions, they have picked up just two wins in that time.
On the other hand, Leeds United are fighting for survival, and they are 16th in the Premier League table. The Whites picked up a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace in the last outing, and they will look to build on that. They are unbeaten in the last four matches in all competitions.
12 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between the two teams, and this is likely to be an even contest. Three of the last six meetings between the two teams have ended in a draw. They could cancel each other out here as well. A draw could be on the cards.
Probable Bet: Draw
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham
Crystal Palace will look to bounce back from the defeat against Leeds United when they take on Tottenham this weekend. The Eagles have a quality team, and they will look to get a win here. The South London outfit are without a win in their last four matches, and they will be under pressure to bounce back.
Meanwhile, Spurs are on a two-match losing run, and they will look to make amends. Both teams will look to get back to winning ways, and this is going to be a cracking contest. Spurs have won four of their last six matches against Crystal Palace, and they have the better team. A double chance on them could be ideal.
Probable Bet: Spurs win or draw