The English Premier League season continues its relentless march with an abundance of fixtures packed into a short span of time throughout the festive period. Among the excitement, matchday 19 rolls on with three intriguing clashes tonight.
We take a look at these fixtures and picking out our top tips and best booking code (odds at time of writing):
Aston Villa vs Brighton
Aston Villa and Brighton have both had largely positive seasons, though they have endured difficult spells at times throughout this campaign, leaving this likely be to a largely entertaining fixture.
Just two points separate the two teams in the table, with Aston Villa in ninth with 28 points and Brighton in 10th on 26 points.
However, Villa have won five, drawn three and lost just one of their nine home fixtures this term, while Brighton have won three, drawn three and lost three of their nine away fixtures, leading us to believe the hosts will use their home advantage and secure the win here.
Aston Villa to win, 2.00
Ipswich Town vs Chelsea
Chelsea have exceeded everyone’s expectations so far this season, sitting fourth in the table with 35 points after 18 matches, leaving them ten points behind the league leaders Liverpool.
Ipswich, on the other hand, are in 19th with just two wins, six draws and ten defeats after 18 fixtures, leaving them with only 12 points, four adrift from safety.
With this, Chelsea should secure a dominant victory tonight.
Chelsea to win & over 2.5 goals, 1.77
Manchester United vs Newcastle United
Manchester United have had a dismal campaign to this point, sitting 14th in the standings after 18 matches with just six wins, four draws and eight losses, including being in the bottom half of the Premier League table over Christmas for the first time ever.
Newcastle, in contrast, had a difficult beginning but have hit form in recent weeks, helping them climb into seventh place.
With Man United’s struggles and Newcastle’s brilliant form heading into this one, we are expecting the Magpies to secure all three points from this one.
Newcastle United to win, 2.67
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