A busy period in the Premier League draws to its conclusion across the first weekend in January, as the final matches of the festive rounds are contested. Important matches are set for both ends of the standings, and you can find the AI soccer predictions for matchday 20 here.
AI Soccer Predictions
Tottenham vs. Newcastle
The Premier League weekend kicks off in North London. AI notes Tottenham’s inconsistency as a reason for concern this weekend, as they have lost four of their last five. In contrasting form, Newcastle have won their last five across all competitions.
AI also notes that the Magpies have won four of their last five against Spurs. Therefore, it is little surprise to see the AI soccer predictions siding with the visitors.
Prediction:
- Newcastle (+129)
Bournemouth vs. Everton
Bournemouth have been in excellent recent form, having avoided defeat in each of their last seven. Everton have been less consistent, which includes a defeat in their latest outing.
The Cherries hold the head-to-head advantage against their rivals, winning each of the last two and holding the dominant advantage in home matches. Therefore, the AI soccer predictions are siding with the hosts.
Prediction:
- Bournemouth (-130)
Man City vs. West Ham
Man City finally got their form back on track with a win against Leicester, and they hold a very solid record in previous clashes with West Ham.
However, the champions will be without key players such as Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne this weekend. Despite that, the AI still keeps faith with City recording a second straight win in the Premier League.
Prediction:
- Man City (-318)
Southampton vs. Brentford
The fact that Southampton sits bottom of the Premier League standings is noted by AI. However, it is also acknowledged that Brentford have also struggled in recent weeks, and that the Bees have the worst away record in the competition.
But, based on the form of their excellent attacking players and Brentford’s dominant record against the Saints, the AI soccer predictions are keeping faith with the visitors.
Prediction:
- Brentford (+152)
Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea
Chelsea’s recent run of form has been labeled as inconsistent by some experts, while Crystal Palace have shown great character to drag themselves clear of the relegation places.
However, the Blues have a dominant record against Palace, and that superiority could be hard to overlook on Saturday. Therefore, the tech is siding with the favored visitors.
Prediction:
- Chelsea (-109)
Aston Villa vs. Leicester
It hasn’t been the best festive period for either Leicester or Aston Villa, with both sides struggling for wins. However, the Foxes’ poor defensive record is noted by AI, and that could give the home side the edge on Saturday.
The numbers show that Villa have a 70.5% chance of winning, which is hugely overpowering to Leicester’s 12.3% chance.
Prediction:
- Aston Villa (-305)
Brighton vs. Arsenal
Arsenal have rediscovered their winning habit in the Premier League, and caught the eye when powering past Brentford on New Year’s Day.
Brighton have stuttered, and have gone six without a win in the Premier League. Arsenal’s head-to-head advantage is also noted by AI, and the Gunners remain the preference despite being without Bukayo Saka.
Prediction:
- Arsenal (-130)
Fulham vs. Ipswich
Despite being unbeaten in seven, AI finds Fulham’s run of form to be inconsistent after playing out a sequence of draws.
Ipswich have bounced back to winning ways in recent weeks, but they are winless against the Cottagers based on previous meetings. The tech finds it a hard match to call, but the narrow edge is given to Fulham due to having home field advantage.
Prediction:
- Fulham (-175)
Liverpool vs. Man United
Liverpool’s dominant form in the Premier League is noted by AI this weekend, while the Red Devils have struggled throughout the season to build consistency. The Reds have been scoring at will, while United have failed to create clear scoring chances in their recent outings.
Liverpool’s healthy overall home record against the Red Devils is also taken into account, meaning that a home win is the preferred selection when making AI soccer predictions.
Prediction:
- Liverpool (-349)
Wolves vs. Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have enjoyed a stellar run of form, which sees them sit toward the top of the league standings.
Meanwhile, Wolves have built momentum in recent weeks, including when stealing a 2-2 draw against Tottenham last time out. Draws have been a common trend in recent meetings, which is noted by AI. However, the tech narrowly gives the edge to in-form Forest.
Prediction:
- Nottingham Forest (+140)
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