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The Premier League returned from the World Cup break on Boxing Day, dishing up a festive feast of high-scoring drama. The action continues this weekend, with another full slate of games to close out 2022 and see in the new year.
Matchweek 17 may have only finished on Wednesday, but it’s already time to lock in your Premier League predictions for the next round of fixtures. Below, I share my recommended EPL betting picks for Matchweek 18.
Wolverhampton vs. Manchester United
Best Bet: Manchester United to Win (-110)
Despite beating Everton 2-1 on Boxing Day, Wolves remain in the relegation zone following a below-par start to the season. Indeed, the Wanderers have only managed to win three of their 16 EPL games this term. Worse still, they are the lowest scorers in the division.
At the opposite end of the table, Manchester United sits fifth – 16 points clear of Wolves. The Red Devils crushed Nottingham Forest 3-0 last time out, meaning they have won nine of their 15 league outings this season. They shouldn’t struggle to beat lowly Wolves on Saturday.
Manchester City vs. Everton
Best Bet: Manchester City -2 Handicap (-106)
Manchester City returned from the World Cup break with a 3-1 victory over Leeds United. Erling Haaland bagged a brace on Wednesday, taking his record-breaking tally to 20 goals in 14 Premier League games this season.
The defending champions have won seven of their eight home league games in 2022-23, scoring a whopping 30 goals in the process (3.75 goals per game). With Everton hovering just above the relegation zone following three straight losses, I’m backing Man City to run riot at the Etihad.
Fulham vs. Southampton
Best Bet: Fulham to Win (+100)
Southampton sits at the foot of the Premier League table following a run of four consecutive defeats. The Saints have only managed to win one of their past 11 outings and have lost ten of their 16 league games this term.
By contrast, Fulham sits ninth – ten points clear of Southampton – having made an impressive return to EPL action. Aleksandar Mitrovic has notched ten goals in 13 league games this season, so I expect the Cottagers to make light work of the struggling Saints.
Brighton vs. Arsenal
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals (-118)
Believe it or not, each of Brighton’s previous five Premier League games have produced over 2.5 goals. Having scored 11 and conceded nine since October’s goalless draw with Forest, the Seagulls are fast becoming one of the most entertaining teams in the division.
I’m confident that Roberto De Zerbi’s men will find the net against Arsenal, but their leaky defense will likely be exposed. The Gunners find themselves atop the EPL table with the second-best offensive record, meaning the Amex is destined to see plenty of goals on Saturday.
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score (-130)
In all honesty, it is difficult to predict how Tottenham will fare from one game to the next. Spurs have drawn just one of their previous 11 league games, recording six wins and four losses in the process. Still, they remain just inside the top four.
It is worth noting that both teams have scored in 11 of Tottenham’s 16 league clashes this term, meaning they have a BTTS ratio of 69%. Since Aston Villa’s BTTS ratio stands at 50%, I expect both teams to score at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
