The 2024-25 Premier League season marks their presence with exhilarating rival clashes, intense matchups, and unexpected results shaking up the standing. Matchday 16 ended on a thrilling path, as Nottingham Forest made their way to the top four by winning their game against Aston Villa. With high potential teamwork, Newcastle and Tottenham had a dominating victory against their opponents Leicester City and Southampton, giving a thrilling feel to their fans. On the other hand, top-performing teams gave dry gameplay to their fans, as the Arsenal and Everton games ended up in a scoreless tie match. On the home ground, Liverpool had a leisure 2-2 tie match against Fulham. It drives fans to question their upcoming match performance. Also, the highly anticipated game between Manchester City and Manchester United ended unexpectedly, with Man United claiming a 1-2 victory. Even holding the red card in the game, Chelsea witnessed the victory against Brentford, showing their strength. At the end, with a 1-1 tie game between Bournemouth and West Ham, the Matchday 16 finished their matches.
Now, fans are gearing up for the Matchday 17 of the 2024-25 Premier League, eagerly anticipating the teams’ improved performance and crucial decisions in the upcoming matches. Following the previous loss, fans are expecting a great clash between Man City and Aston Villa. The matches between Arsenal vs Crystal Palace and Tottenham vs Liverpool generate high anticipation. Chelsea is strategically planning to utilize the game against Everton to reach their goal of claiming the top position in the standings. Nottm Forest is aiming to defeat Brentford to solidify their stay in the top four positions. With the championship race heating up, fans are ready to witness a great game from the teams in this Matchday 17. Check out our website for more interesting details about your favorite sports.
Prediction
Aston Villa vs Manchester City
In this Matchday 17 of 2024-25 Premier League, Aston Villa and Manchester City are ready to have their game on December 21, 2024, at Villa Park (Birmingham).
Standings:
- Manchester City – 5th Position with 27 Points.
- Aston Villa – 7th Position with 25 Points.
After two successful games, Aston Villa faced a crushing defeat against Nottingham in their previous Premier League game. In addition to the EPL, Aston Villa plays their game in the Champions League and gives better results without flaw. Following this, fans expect a winning game from them in their upcoming match against Manchester City on Matchday 17.
Manchester City lost its stand and fell to fifth position with its recent leisure gameplay and lost results. It led them to fall back in both EPL and Champions League matches. Now, fans believe Man City will rise again in the upcoming match and start their strong comeback in the Matchday 17 game. Comparing both teams, Manchester City is more likely to claim victory over Aston Villa.
West Ham vs Brighton
On December 21, 2024, West Ham and Brighton prepared to play their 2024-25 Premier League game at London Stadium (London).
Standings:
- Brighton – 9th Position with 24 Points.
- West Ham – 14th Position with 19 Points.
West Ham has performed underwhelmingly in their last Premier League games. After snapping two consecutive losses by winning against Wolves, West Ham faced a tough clash against Bournemouth in the previous game and finished in a 1-1 tie. Now, to regain their stand, West Ham prepares to face Brighton in this upcoming match of Matchday 17.
After their solid victory over Bournemouth, Brighton lost its strength and faces continuous tie and loss in a mixed bag. In the past five games, Brighton has 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Fans believe they will make a strong comeback in the upcoming EPL game against West Ham. While both teams look formidable, Brighton can win the upcoming match if they improve the game performance.
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle
Ipswich Town are ready for their Matchday 17 game against Newcastle on December 21, 2024, at Portman Road (Ipswich).
Standings:
- Newcastle – 12th Position with 23 Points.
- Ipswich Town – 18th Position with 12 Points.
After a three-game losing streak, Ipswich finally snapped the streak with their previous match against Wolves. With a score of 1-2, Ipswich claimed the victory and plans to continue winning games to move away from relegation. This raises expectations for the upcoming match against Newcastle.
Similar to their opponent, Newcastle has had a tough challenge in the past four games to claim a clear victory. In the previous game against Leicester, Newcastle showed their potential and won the game with a dominating score of 4-0. This made fans expect Newcastle to perform another solid game in the upcoming match with Ipswich Town. While Ipswich Town recovers their gameplay, Newcastle can win with a higher advantage over their opponent.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
In this 2024-25 Premier League, Brentford and Nottingham Forest are ready to play their Matchday 17 game on December 21, 2024, at Brentford Community Stadium (London).
Standings:
- Nottingham Forest – 4th Position with 28 Points.
- Brentford – 11th Position with 23 Points.
While Brentford is one of the most formidable teams in the Premier League, they lacked stability in the past five games. Brentford stands in eleventh with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. Their past five games only hold two clear winning matches. It stops them from moving forward in the race for the championship. They struggle to face against strong teams or momentum to have better performance. Even in the previous game with Chelsea, Brentford faced a 2-1 loss, which dissatisfied their fans. Brentford believes to rise back in the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest with key players like Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest entered the top four position and stands in 4th with a record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. Even in their recent games, Nottm Forest has had better results than their opponent in the upcoming matches. After two consecutive win games, fans expect Nottm Forest to secure a third win streak against Brentford in this upcoming Matchday 17 game. Nikola Milenkovic and Morgan Gibbs-White are the star players in the Nottingham Forest team. They are ready to lead their team to become one of the most successful teams to claim this season’s Premier League Championship.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Arsenal is determined to present a new performance in the 2024-25 Premier League game against Crystal Palace on December 21, 2024, at Selhurst Park (London).
Standings:
- Arsenal – 3rd Position with 30 Points.
- Crystal Palace – 15th Position with 16 Points.
Crystal Palace is one of the best-performing teams in the Premier League. Due to their unstable win results in recent games, Crystal Palace struggled to overcome the middle order of standing. With a record of 3 wins, 7 ties, and 6 losses in 16 matches, Crystal Palace stands in 15th Position. While their win ratio is lower, Crytal Palace gives a tough fight against opponents and ends with a tie in most games. It made them stand away from the relegation position. As they regained momentum with the previous game’s victories, fans expect a solid performance in the upcoming match against Arsenal.
Arsenal is the strongest offensive team in the Premier League and has shown excellent performance in the 2024-25 season. After their win streak snapped with a game against Fulham, fans expressed great dissatisfaction regarding their gameplay. Even their winning match in the Champions League never relieved fans’ disappointment as they fell a scoreless tie against Everton in the previous game. To recover their game flow, Arsenal prepared to give their best in the upcoming match against Crytal Palace. Comparing both teams’ stats and previous game performance, Arsenal holds a higher chance of winning this game.
Everton vs Chelsea
In this 2024-25 Premier League, Chelsea and Everton prepared to play their Matchday 17 game on December 22, 2024, at Goodison Park (Liverpool).
Standings:
- Chelsea – 2nd Position with 34 Points.
- Everton – 16th Position with 15 Points.
Chelsea is becoming the top contributing team this season, similar to Liverpool, and stands two points away from claiming the top position in the standings. They have held successful games in the Premier League and Conference League games in the past five matches. Compared with other teams, Chelsea performed greatly in the past five games and has a long winning streak. Fans expect them to rise against Liverpool and claim the peak position by winning the upcoming matchday game in the Premier League. Still, Chelsea needs to focus without falling into leisure performance.
In contrast, Everton faces constant struggle in their Premier League games and stands in 16th position with a record of 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses in their 15 games. While they stand above the relegation position, continuing to fail in their upcoming games may lead them to fall under the 18th position and be relegated. Fans expect them to improve to survive upcoming Matchday games without losing against their opponents. Still, their performance was better as Everton faced Arsenal and managed to end the game without a scoreless tie. Still, looking into the upcoming match, Chelsea holds higher odds of winning than Everton.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth
On December 22, 2024, Manchester United and Bournemouth are ready for their 2024-25 Premier League clash at Old Trafford (Manchester).
Standings:
- Bournemouth – 6th Position with 25 Points.
- Manchester United – 13th Position with 22 Points.
After two consecutive losing games, Manchester United broke the chain of defeat by winning against Manchester City in their previous EPL game. Continuing a better performance from the Europa League match, Man United showed solid gameplay, and fans are expecting them to continue in the upcoming game against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth is the rising team with a two-point difference to beat Manchester City in the standings. They have had better results in the past five games, with three wins, one tie, and one loss. While Bournemouth has shown better performance in their games, Manchester United has a higher chance of winning the upcoming game.
Fulham vs Southampton
Southampton and Fulham are scheduled to play their 2024-25 Premier League Matchday 17 game on December 22, 2024, at Craven Cottage (London).
Standings:
- Fulham – 8th Position with 24 Points.
- Southampton – 20th Position with 5 Points.
Southampton has performed poorly in this Premier League season, with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 13 losses in their 16 EPL matches. Even with the leisurely results, Southampton faced a crushing defeat against Tottenham, 0-5 goals. Fans are disappointed in their games and expect them to recover soon to move away from the relegation position.
On the other hand, Fulham is struggling to move forward from the middle order due to their unstable game results. While they play hard against tough opponents, Fulham fails to increase their winning percentage and ends up with a high draw ratio. In this upcoming game, Southampton has lesser odds of winning.
Leicester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
In the upcoming Premier League game, Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers are ready to play their Matchday 17 game on December 22, 2024, at King Power Stadium (Leicester).
Standings:
- Leicester City – 17th Position with 14 Points.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers – 19th Position with 9 Points.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing to play their upcoming game with Leicester City after facing four consecutive losing games. While they stand in 19th position, Wolves are trying to move forward from the relegation position, and fans expect they can snap the chain of defeat in this upcoming game.
After regaining their momentum in the game against West Ham, Leicester has fallen back in the past two games. Fans expect the upcoming game against Wolves to be an opportunity to increase their odds of moving forward in standing. Comparing both teams’ stats and past game performance, unless Leicester improves, the match may end up in a tie.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
With fans expecting higher expectations, Liverpool is ready to play their Matchday 17 game with Tottenham Hotspur on December 22, 2024, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London).
Standings:
- Liverpool – 1st Position with 3 Points.
- Tottenham Hotspur -10th Position with 23 Points.
Tottenham Hotspur is a formidable team in the Premier League, with a record of 7 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses in their 16 games. Still, in their past five games, Tottenham has faced poor leisure performance results. This led them to two continuous losing games, but they recovered better in the previous match against Southampton. Tottenham won over their opponent with a dominating 0-5 victory. Now, fans are expecting similar gameplay in the upcoming Matchday 17 game against Liverpool.
On the other hand, Liverpool has won straight tie games in past Premier League matches and is expecting a change in the upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool became the peak position holder in this 2024-25 Premier League season with their unyielding performance against opponents. With a record of 11 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, Liverpool stands top against other teams. Their known rival teams, Arsenal and Manchester City, struggle to hold a straight win streak for battle. Fans expect Liverpool to remain in top position to claim the championship. Comparing both teams, Liverpool holds higher odds of winning the upcoming game against Tottenham.
