Matchday 17 of the English Premier League season takes centre stage this weekend, with another thrilling round of fixtures set to shape the title race, European places and the battle against relegation.
Cash prizes everywhere this ????? ????????! ?
— Bet9ja: The home of #betBOOM! ? (@Bet9jaOfficial) December 19, 2025
Five lucky winners will each walk away with ?500,000.
Don’t miss out! Enter now.
Read on for a selection of booking codes, with all odds available at time of writing:
Newcastle United vs Chelsea
Newcastle United bounced back from the disappointing derby defeat to Sunderland by claiming a dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham to progress into the EFL Cup semi-finals during midweek, thanks to Lewis Miley’s last-minute winner.
The Magpies will be aiming to build on that triumph with an English Premier League victory against the Blues, and a return to home will certainly boost their confidence, as they have won five, drawn one and lost only two of their eight home EPL fixtures, while they have also won all of their last four home encounters with Chelsea.
While Chelsea are strong on the road this term, accumulating the second highest points tally on the road in the league (14 points from eight games), the Blues have been underwhelming in recent weeks, and with a difficult trip to St James’ Park, we are backing the hosts to win.
Newcastle United to win, 2.74 – 3T82ZS5
Manchester City vs West Ham United
Erling Haaland’s remarkable goalscoring record since joining Manchester City has continued this season, with the striker already netting 23 goals in 22 games across all competitions, including scoring in three in his last two matches.
Haaland has been particularly prolific against West Ham for Man City, scoring nine goals in six appearances against the Hammers, and we are backing the phenomenal forward to continue his remarkable record with another goal.
Erling Haaland to score anytime, 1.40 – 3T83RWG
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
Hugo Ekitike made a stunning start to life at Liverpool before experiencing a barren period throughout October and November, but the French forward has returned to scoring ways in December.
A brace against Leeds United was followed by a brace in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, leaving the striker with four goals in his last two English Premier League appearances.
As Liverpool are set to take on a Tottenham Hotspur side that have been particularly poor at home, taking just eight points from eight home league games, while they have also conceded a significant 21 times in just 16 EPL fixtures, we are backing the Reds to have plenty of attacking success.
Combined with the goalscoring form of Ekitike, we are backing the striker to get on the scoresheet in this one.
Hugo Ekitike to score anytime, 2.30 – 3T83TJV
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
Aston Villa have lost just one of their last 32 matches at Villa Park across all competitions, while they have also won all of their last nine games in all competitions, leaving them with plenty of confidence as they prepare to face an extremely inconsistent Manchester United team.
While the Red Devils have lost just one of their last 10 matches, Ruben Amorim’s side have won only two of their last seven EPL fixtures, and they are heading into this one off the back of a chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth – highlighting their defensive frailties.
Although Manchester United are expected to give Aston Villa a difficult test, especially in defence as the Red Devils boast the joint-second best attack in the league with 30 goals scored, we believe Aston Villa will weather the storm and secure the victory.
Aston Villa to win, 2.14 – 3T83VMZ
Overall Booking Code: 3T85KZ7, Odds: 18.88
