Manchester United vs Sunderland - Zlatan Ibrahimovic Anytime
While David Moyes will be desperate to get a result at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, it’s unlikely they’ll be able to stop Manchester United who’ve not lost in the league since their trip to Stamford Bridge back in October. Mourinho’s men have managed to win 4 consecutive matches for the first time since the start of the season.
The Black Cats are far from the worst defence in the league, but have not kept a clean sheet on the road since their trip to Norwich — in April. With his strength and phsyicality, Zlatan ibrahimovic should be able to get past Papy Djilobodji and Lamine Koné.
Although the big Swede went through a minor dry patch, he’s evolved his style to cope with the demands of the Premier League and normal service has very much been restored. He has scored 10 goals in his last 9 appearances for United.
Even more concerning for Moyes, is that December is Ibrahimovic’s favourite month. He has netted 40 league goals in December since joining Juventus in the 2004/05 season - more than in any other single month. Bet on him to score anytime at 1.53 with Bet365. He has been the last goalscorer in 6 of Manchester United’s last 7 matches. You can bet on him to be the final goalscorer at Old Trafford at 3.25.
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Swansea vs West Ham - Over 2.5 goals
On paper, this match is set up to potentially be Boxing Day’s most calamitous affair, which can only mean one thing - goals. Swansea have seen a whopping 24 goals in their last 5 matches. They have seen the opposition side score 3 or more goals in 6 of their last 8 matches
West Ham have recently shored things up at the back with back-to-back 1-0 wins. They’ve not kept 3 successive clean sheets since December last year — which did include a visit to the Liberty. They’ll be buoyant from their most recent results, but have struggled on the road, keeping just 1 clean sheet (at Crystal Palace) in their last 12 away games. Bet on over 2.5 goals with Bet365 at 1.80.
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Burnley vs Middlesbrough - BTTS - NO
Notoriously, Turf Moor has the reputation of being a difficult place for any team to go and play. And while recently their visitors have seemingly had a much easier time of it, the last 3 scoring 2 goals each, Sean Dyche will have thoroughly prepared his side.
If Dyche could choose any team to help Burnley’s confidence at the back, it would be Boro. Only Hull and Sunderland have scored fewer goals than they have in the Premier League this season. Aitor Karanka's side have only managed to score more than a single goal in 1 of their last 8 away games.
However, Burnley have failed to score in 4 of their last 6 matches against Middlesbrough. They’ve also failed to score in their last 3 matches on Boxing Day - 1 of which was against Boro. Middlesbrough, meanwhile, have enjoyed a lot more Boxing Day success, winning each of their last 5 without conceding a single goal. Bet on both teams to score - no at 1.70 with Bet365.
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Southampton vs Tottenham - Saints or Draw
With so many other teams drawing headlines for both the right and wrong reasons, Claude Puel has quietly gone about his business with relative success. Despite a couple of shaky spells this season, Puel’s side sit just behind Manchester United in the Premier League. However, they’ve remained consistent at home, losing just two league games at St Mary’s in 2016 — both to Chelsea. Since Diego’s Costa’s goal in a 2-0 defeat at the end of October, Southampton have not conceded at home in the Premier League (305 minutes without conceding).
After an impressive run in the league last season, Tottenham have struggled to replicate the consistency that they had for much of their previous campaign. They had remained unbeaten in the league until the end of November, but failed to convince in a number of those fixtures.
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Spurs' struggles have mostly come away from White Hart Lane. They’ve won none of their last 8 away games, losing 4 of the last 5. They’ve not been able to score more than a single away goal in a match since September when they managed to beat Middlesbrough in a 2-1 win. Between their struggles to find the back of the net on the road and Southampton’s defensive fortitude at home, Saints should be able to take at least a point from this game at 1.53 with Bet365.
