The Christmas period is always one of the busiest times of the sporting calendar. That’s certainly the case in the Premier League and we’ve got the traditional Boxing Day games to enjoy as we try to get over the festivities. To make the most of a full list of fixtures over three days, we’ve put together three accumulators to help put some profit in your betting account no matter the level of risk you’re willing to take.
Easy Winner – 6/5 (BetVictor)
- Chelsea to beat Bournemouth (2/5) – Bournemouth got a huge win at Stamford Bridge last season but the Blues are sure to get revenge this time around.
- Man Utd to beat Sunderland (2/9) – Slowly but surely, Man Utd are finding their feet under Jose Mourinho. They were very good against West Brom last time out and should ensure a tricky Old Trafford return for Sunderland manager David Moyes.
- Liverpool to beat Stoke (2/7) – Liverpool got a huge win at Goodison Park on Monday night to stay in touch with Chelsea at the top of the table. They now turn their attention to a home game against a Stoke who are winless in three.
Medium Risk – 14/1 (Sky Bet)
- Under 2.5 goals in Arsenal v West Brom (5/4) – Arsenal fans are unhappy again after two straight defeats. Enter Tony Pulis’ West Brom side who are going to make life as difficult as possible at the Emirates.
- Leicester to beat Everton (7/5) – Leicester were written off at 2-0 down and with 10 men at half time against Stoke. But the Foxes fought back for a draw to add to their current momentum. Everton are never an easy side to beat but if Leicester hit top gear they’ll win their game at the King Power Stadium.
- Over 3.5 goals in Swansea v West Ham (7/4) – Swansea have conceded 25 goals in 10 games since Bob Bradley took charge of the club. West Ham just about managed 1-0 wins against Burnley and Hull but they’ll have to score more than once to beat the Swans given their shaky defence and the home team’s desperation. This should be a real Christmas cracker.
Long Shot – 169/1 (Bet365)
- Watford to beat Crystal Palace and both teams to score (15/4) – Crystal Palace continue to drop like a stone down the Premier League table. They’ve got another tricky test when they take on Watford at Vicarage Road. Watford are not in the best form and should concede but they’ve got to have a chance of beating Alan Pardew’s struggling side.
- West Ham to beat Swansea from behind (10/1) – Swansea will view their Boxing Day fixture against West Ham as a real chance to pick up three points. The Swans will be up for the game from the first whistle and could take the lead but as time goes by, West Ham should be able to grow into the game and win their third game in a row.
- Southampton and Tottenham to draw (9/4) – Both Southampton and Tottenham will be worried about their game at St Mary’s. Both teams have enough about them to get the win but in a well matched game, it would be no surprise to see the spoils shared on Wednesday night.