Premier League games are ready to give exciting games this weekend with many surprises and dedicated gameplay. In the previous Matchday 21, fans witnessed unexpected results in their favorite team games. Continuing the previous tie game, Liverpool failed to win in their last match against Nottm Forest. But Arsenal put forth their best efforts against Tottenham and claimed victory. With their dominating victory of 3-0 against Wolves, Newcastle claimed the fourth position in the standings. With a disappointing tie match with Bournemouth, Chelsea lost their path to rise above. Manchester City failed to secure their streak against Brentford as they ended up in a 2-2 draw match. The following matches, Ipswich Town vs Brighton and Man United vs Southampton, have yet to be played.
As Matchday 21 significantly changed the standings, fans expect an intense game phase in upcoming Matchday games. In the upcoming Matchday 22, Chelsea is looking for a way to get back on track with a game against Wolves. Liverpool is in a tough spot to secure victory in the upcoming match against Brentford to stand in the top position. Arsenal is catching up with their rival team in first position and is expected to claim another victory in this matchday game against Aston Villa. Nottm Forest is preparing to rise higher than the rival teams by utilizing the upcoming matchday game with Southampton. As the 2024-25 Premier League crosses halfway through to the end of this season, every game is important for their winning. It raises the expectation for upcoming Matchday 22 when you will witness your favorite team reach their goal. For more updates on your favorite sports, visit our website and stay updated
Prediction
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
In the upcoming Matchday 22, Newcastle United and Bournemouth prepared to play their 2024-25 Premier League game on January 18, 2025, at St. James’ Park (Newcastle).
Standings:
- Newcastle United – 4th Position with 38 Points.
- Bournemouth – 8th Position with 34 Points.
Following the continuous winning games in the Premier League, Newcastle United secured the fourth position in the standing and is ready to play their upcoming matches with the confidence to rise above against their rivals. Along with the EPL, Newcastle plays in the FA Cup and EFL. In the past five games, Newcastle has proved its potential without any failures and has an unbroken win streak. Even in their previous game with the Wolves, Newcastle won the match with a dominating score of 3-0. Alexander Isak was the star player who led his team in witnessing the victory.
On the other hand, Bournemouth holds the eighth position in terms of average performance. With a record of 9 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, the Bournemouth holding onto 34 points and expecting to beat down Man City, Aston Villa, and Chelsea by winning the upcoming game against Newcastle United. The previous game with Chelsea was a disappointing tie match for Bournemouth. Still, fans believe notable players like Semenyo would lead the team. However, comparing both teams’ performances in past games, Newcastle United holds a higher chance of winning this game.
West Ham vs Crystal Palace
West Ham and Crystal Palace are preparing to play their upcoming Premier League game on January 18, 2025, at London Stadium (London).
Standings:
- West Ham – 12th Position with 26 Points.
- Crystal Palace – 14th Position with 24 Points.
West Ham is a formidable team in the Premier League. However, with inconsistent win results in games, West Ham has struggled to regain its momentum and reach the top ten positions. To turn the tides of the team, notable player Aaron Wan Bissaka is expected to make his best efforts in the upcoming game against Crystal Palace.
To rise above their opponent in the standings, Crystal Palace plans to move forward without losing their upcoming games. Similar to their opponent team, Crystal Palace faces the struggle to rise above due to their inconsistent victory games. Still, they hold the potential to change the results for the upcoming game with West Ham. The game may end up in a tie with their average performance.
Brentford vs Liverpool
As the 2024-25 Premier League enters the intense phase, fans are expecting a great clash between Brentford and Liverpool on Matchday 22 on January 18, 2025, at Brentford Community Stadium (London).
Standings:
- Brentford – 10th Position with 28 Points.
- Liverpool – 1st Position with 47 Points.
In the upcoming Matchday 22, Brentford is preparing to play their Premier League game against top performing team, Liverpool. After their recent gameplay, fans were disappointed with their performance against Man City and Arsenal. As they showed perfect results in the game against Southampton, Brentford must improve their gameplay to have a better clash against strong teams like Arsenal and Chelsea. Fans fear they may fall again in the upcoming games, but Brentford is expected to give a strong comeback to raise their standing with better teamwork.
After the two continuous tie games, Liverpool is ready to taste their victory in the upcoming match against Brentford. As Liverpool continued to reign in the first position in the standings of the Premier League, rival teams like Arsenal and Chelsea struggled to catch up to the leading points. To solidify the position better, Liverpool must maintain their victory games without facing any losses or draws. After their last two tie games, Arsenal stands close to Liverpool with four points difference to catch up. Diogo Jota performed better in the previous games and is expected to continue in upcoming matches. With solid tactics and strong players, Liverpool holds a higher chance of winning against Brentford.
Leicester City vs Fulham
On January 18, 2025, fans are ready to witness the Leicester City vs Fulham clash of the 2024-25 Premier League game at King Power Stadium (Leicester).
Standings:
- Leicester City – 19th Position with 14 Points.
- Fulham – 9th Position with 30 Points.
With constant losses in their games, Leicester City has fallen to 19th position and is now facing the tough situation of relegation. With a record of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, Leicester City is facing a critical situation of turning the tides to rise above. Fans believe in them to change their performance in the upcoming game with Fulham.
On the other hand, Fulham is in ninth position in the Premier League standings and trying their best in each game to rise above their rival teams. In the past five games, West Ham has shown improvement in their matches against Ipswich Town and FA Cup game Watford. Fulham has the chance of winning the upcoming game against Leicester City.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal is determined to close the gap against their rival and win the upcoming game. Following their previous victory, fans are excited to witness the upcoming Arsenal game against Aston Villa on January 18, 2025, at Emirates Stadium (London).
Standings:
- Arsenal – 2nd Position with 43 Points.
- Aston Villa – 7th Position with 35 Points.
Arsenal is one of the top-performing teams in the 2024-25 Premier League, next to the first position holder, Liverpool. With their solid teamwork in offense and defense, every opponent team struggled to secure the win against them. With their continuing successful games, Arsenal is ready to play their Matchday 22 game against Aston Villa. They planned to utilize the upcoming match to catch up against Liverpool and secure the first position and the championship in the end. Following their victory against Tottenham, fans expect a solid performance from Arsenal in upcoming games.
Aston Villa is also one of the formidable teams in the Premier League and is performing better this season. Still, their inconsistent gameplay led them to stay down from moving forward. With a record of 10 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, Aston Villa stays next to Manchester City in seventh position. With a three-point difference from Nottm Forest, fans believe the upcoming games may lead Aston Villa to reach the third position by winning without facing losses. As they continued to hold a two-win streak, fans expected them to extend the victory. Still, comparing both teams’ stats and gameplay, Arsenal holds higher odds of winning the upcoming game.
Nottingham Forest vs Southampton
Fans are excited to witness the game between uprising team Nottingham Forest and last position holder Southampton in this 2024-25 Premier League game on January 19, 2025, at City Ground (Nottingham).
Standings:
- Nottingham Forest – 3rd Position with 41 Points.
- Southampton – 20th Position with 6 Points.
Nottingham Forest claimed the third position in standing and closing up towards Arsenal and Liverpool with solid game results. After their continuous winning streak was broken in the previous game, fans expect a strong performance in the upcoming match with Southampton. Nottingham focused well in their recent games and plays better. Still, the last game against Liverpool ended up as a 1-1 tie match. Failing to secure the victory without losing hope, they planned to utilize the upcoming matchday game to move forward. Chris Wood and Elanga are notable players in Nottm Forest and hold fans’ faith in their ability to lead the team towards victory.
On the other hand, Southampton became the least performing team in this 2024-25 Premier League with their continuous unsuccessful games. With 16 losing games in 20 matches this season, they stay in the relegation position without any changes. Fans expect a great change from their favorite team, but the expectations are never fulfilled as Southampton failed to witness any victory in their past matches. Southampton may be relegated from the Premier League if they continue to play at a similar level. Without improving their tactics and performance, it is tough for Southampton to secure a victory over Nottingham Forest in the upcoming EPL game.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
On January 19, 2025, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to play their upcoming Matchday 22 game in this Premier League season at Goodison Park (Liverpool).
Standings:
- Everton – 16th Position with 17 Points.
- Tottenham Hotspur – 13th Position with 24 Points.
Everton is holding onto their close position towards relegation and struggling to move forward with their unsuccessful game results. In their last three games, Everton faced continuous losses against their opponent and tried to turn the tides for the upcoming matches. Iliman Ndiaye is the notable player who scored well against Man City and is expected to perform better in the upcoming game.
After losing against Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur is preparing to win their upcoming game with Everton to rise above again without any flaw in their path. With two continuous losses, Tottenham is trying to break the chain before extending it. Comparing the performance stats and lineup, Tottenham Hotspur is likely to secure the victory in the upcoming game.
Manchester United vs Brighton
Manchester United and Brighton are ready to play their upcoming 2024-25 Premier League game on January 19, 2025, at Old Trafford (Manchester).
Standings:
- Manchester United – 15th Position with 23 Points.
- Brighton – 11th Position with 28 Points.
After continuous losses, Manchester United broke the chain with the tie result against Liverpool in the Premier League game. Then, they secured the victory against Arsenal in the FA Cup. As they fall with the following unsuccessful games, fans expect a change in Manchester United’s performance in the upcoming match against Brighton.
On the other hand, Brighton managed their position by narrowly escaping defeat against opponents. Brighton is one of the most formidable teams in the Premier League, but they still have failed to secure a solid win in their past five games. Comparing both teams, Brighton faces a tough call to secure the victory in this game as Manchester United holds the higher odds of winning.
Ipswich Town vs Manchester City
In this 2024-25 Premier League season, Ipswich Town and Manchester City are ready to play their upcoming match on Matchday 22 on January 19, 2025, at Portman Road (Ipswich).
Standings:
- Ipswich Town – 17th Position with 16 Points.
- Manchester City – 6th Position with 35 Points.
With their leisure performance in this Premier League season, Ipswich Town has failed to reach the top ten positions. They stay close to relegation by holding some victory games against their opponents. Fans expect them to stay away from the relegation position by winning upcoming games.
On the other hand, Manchester City is struggling to reach above against their rival teams of Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal. While they have inconsistent victory results, Man City suffers to reach above fifth position and stays below Chelsea with 35 Points. Fans believe they will come back with upcoming games, with the start of winning Ipswich Town in the upcoming game of Matchday 22.
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
In this EPL, Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers are ready to play the last game of Matchday 22 on January 20, 2025, at Stamford Bridge (London).
Standings:
- Chelsea – 5th Position with 37 Points.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers – 18th Position with 16 Points.
While holding an excellent game performance and securing the top three position in the standings, Chelsea failed to solidify and lost with the inconsistent winning games and their recent leisure performance. Fans expect a change in their tactics from the upcoming game against Wolves and utilize the game to regain their momentum.
On the other hand, Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying their best to move above their relegation position. However, they have failed to rise with their inconsistent win results and leisure performance in their matches. Fans expect a change in team gameplay to move forward without being relegated from the Premier League. Still, the odds of winning the upcoming game were low for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
