Forget about what Jurgen Klopp says, Christmas football is our favourite part of the holiday season. With games coming thick and fast, it’s the best time of year to enjoy all the action.
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Newcastle to beat Aston Villa @ 1.93
Aston Villa are slowly returning to form, with a big win against Manchester City last time out. Unai Emery’s side are aiming to maintain their Champions League status and need to keep the points consistent in order to do so.
But Newcastle share this goal and need to get a strong second half of the season underway with a victory over Villa. And their recent form suggests they are well equipped to do so.
Tottenham to beat Nottingham Forest @ 2.75
Tottenham fans will be tired of hearing the word ‘Spursy’ by now, but it’s difficult to deny that their side’s famous unreliability is rearing its head again this season. While entertainment is always a favourable attribute in a team, Spurs will have little to show for their thrilling style if they don’t put any points on the board.
And Forest are proving to be formidable opponents, cementing their place among the league’s best so far this campaign. But they have struggled against top sides and we believe Spurs have enough quality to deal with what will still be a tough challenge.
Blackburn and Sunderland to draw @ 3.03
An important tie in the top six of the Championship is slated for Boxing Day, as Sunderland make the journey to Blackburn, with each fighting it out near the top of the table.
Both sides have been in good form but are not immune to slip ups. And in this crucial time when neither can afford a defeat, we think this will be a cagey clash and the points will be shared.
Middlesborough to beat Sheffield Wednesday @ 1.62
Things are always going to be heated when it’s Yorkshire derby day, but the heat will be turned up further by the fact that both teams are chasing the play-offs furiously.
Wednesday have progressed rapidly under manager Danny Rohl after struggling early in the season. They sit ninth, only six points off sixth-placed Boro. But Michael Carrick’s side have an impressive run of their own to boast and will feel confident they can continue climbing the table. We back them to do so in a huge game that could be extremely important for this year’s Championship table.
Wrexham to beat Blackpool @ 1.87
As the games pile up, Hollywood’s favourite team Wrexham risk falling further behind the top two. So wins over the festive period are essential if they want to continue their streak of consecutive promotions and make it to the Championship at the first attempt.
Their opponents Blackpool are no strangers to the top divisions and will do everything they can to return. Which despite being in 12th is still possible, as they are only four points adrift from the play-off pack. But Wrexham have the luxury of generous backers and a squad strong enough to overcome most in League One.
Walsall to beat Doncaster @ 2.07
Walsall are slowly pulling away from the rest of the league, with a five-point gap with a game in hand on both second and third place. And in third sit their opponents for this festive fixture.
Doncaster will be hoping to do themselves and the rest of the league a favour by claiming back some distance to the leaders. With a loss, they risk losing hope completely, so will be determined to defeat Walsall. However, they are leaders for a reason and we think their quality will show in a hard-fought win.
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