We look at three key Premier League fixtures taking place on Wednesday 30 December and offer a bet for consideration in each match, before closing with an outright title betting update.
Chelsea v Bournemouth – Click here to bet
Chelsea currently sit 5th on the log, but recent league form has been uneven, with just one win from their last five matches. Their most recent home outing saw them priced as narrow outsiders, and despite taking a first-half lead, they were overturned after the break and went down 2–1.
Bournemouth are 15th, and results suggest a side struggling for momentum. They have collected only three points from their last five, all via draws. A heavy 4–1 defeat away to Brentford was followed by a 1–1 home draw against Burnley, underlining ongoing defensive issues.
Head-to-Head
- Earlier this month the sides played out a 0–0 draw at Bournemouth
- Last season Chelsea won 1–0 away, with a 2–2 draw in the return fixture
Betting Odds (1X2)
- Chelsea 1.57
- Draw 4.25
- Bournemouth 5.50
Suggested Bet: Asian Handicap, Chelsea −1.5 goals at 2.40
Chelsea are not at their fluent best, but this fixture presents an opportunity against a Bournemouth side conceding heavily. The hosts should control territory and chances, and a win by more than one goal is the angle.
Arsenal v Aston Villa – Click here to bet
Arsenal come into this round sitting top of the table, having won four of their last five league matches. Their home form remains a key strength and they have only dropped 2 points from their last 27.
Aston Villa are third, firmly in the title conversation. Villa have beaten several top-half sides recently and arrive in good form with maximum points from their last 8 games and both teams have scored in their last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
- Villa won the reverse fixture 2–1
- Villa have taken 4 points from a possible 6 in their last 2 visits to Arsenal
Betting Odds (1X2)
- Arsenal 1.51
- Draw 4.25
- Aston Villa 6.50
Suggested Bet: Both Teams to Score – YES at 2.05
Villa games have been very open of late and BTTS offers value at current prices.
Manchester United v Wolves – Click here to bet
Manchester United sit 6th, showing mixed form but generally handling lower-ranked opposition effectively, particularly at home. They were solid in their most recent league win a 1-0 victory at home to Newcastle.
Wolves remain bottom of the table, winless after 18 matches and struggling badly at both ends of the pitch. Goals have been scarce, and defeats have often been by clear margins and they are on an 11 game losing streak.
Head-to-Head
- United won the reverse fixture 4–1 away
- Wolves did the double over United last season and won this fixture 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Betting Odds (1X2)
- Manchester United 1.36
- Draw 5.25
- Wolves 8.00
Suggested Bet: Manchester United to win & Under 3.5 goals at 2.35
Given Wolves’ lack of attacking threat, this points to a controlled home win rather than a high-scoring affair.
Premier League Outright Betting – Title Update – click here to bet
- Arsenal remain favourites at 1.73, reflecting consistency and league position
- Manchester City are close behind at 2.50, keeping the pressure on
- Aston Villa are the standout outsider at 17.00, now firmly respected by the market after their 8 match winning run
- Liverpool have drifted to 29.00
- All remaining clubs are priced at 100/1 or bigger
At this stage, the betting suggests a two-horse title race, with Aston Villa the only realistic challenger if the leading pair falter.
Odds correct at time of writing but subject to change.
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