Bets of the week predictions

Our attractive bets of the week include matches involving Spurs vs Liverpool, Juventus vs Roma, Aston Villa vs Man Utd, and more. 

Odds via Betway correct at the time of publishing.

Prediction 1: Borussia Dortmund vs Borussia Monchengladbach: Dominance of Borussen Derby

• Date: 19/12/2025 
• Kick-off time: 20:30 
• Our Tip: Borussia Dortmund 1.50 with Betway

Dortmund have been rather inconsistent this season, and their chances of winning the league title have faded. A 1-1 draw with Freiburg last week left them nine points behind leaders Bayern Munich. However, BVB are unbeaten at the Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga this term, and they have a positive record against Gladbach. 

The hosts have not lost any of their last five head-to-heads. Additionally, they won the last 12 home clashes against these opponents. The visitors have lost two of their last three matches, which suggests they are not in good form. They seem set to lose their 42nd away match to Dortmund, which is a record for the home side against any team. 

Prediction 2: Tottenham vs Liverpool: Finding their momentum again 

• Date: 20/12/2025 
• Kick-off time: 18:30 
• Our Tip: Liverpool 2.00 with Betway

Tottenham will try to recover from a heavy 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest last week. Spurs were on a two-game winning run before that, but their inconsistencies came to light once again at the City Ground. They’ve kept two clean sheets in a row at home, but stopping a Liverpool side that’s eager to find their best form will be very difficult. 

The Reds have struggled at times this season. However, they are confident of winning this match, having beaten Inter Milan in Italy and Brighton at Anfield last week. Arne Slot’s men won last season’s corresponding fixture 6-3 and will aim for a similar result. Moreover, they have won the last three Premier League head-to-heads. The visitors will likely take advantage of Spurs’ inconsistent form to secure victory. 

Prediction 3: Juventus vs Roma: Home record to stay intact

• Date: 20/12/2025 
• Kick-off time: 20:45 
• Our Tip: Draw 3.20 with Betway

Fourth-placed Juventus will aim to reduce Roma’s lead over them to one point. Juve have drawn five of their 15 games this season, which is a problem. However, they’re yet to suffer defeat in Turin. They’ve recovered from their 2-1 loss against Napoli with two consecutive wins and head into this match with confidence. 

However, Roma have also recovered well, winning two games in a row following two consecutive defeats. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men are only three points behind the league leaders, Inter Milan, so defeating Juve is important for their title ambitions. However, the last three head-to-heads ended in draws, regardless of the venue. Since 50% of their last 10 meetings have finished level, another draw would not be a surprise.

Prediction 4: Aston Villa vs Manchester United: High-flying hosts to continue run

• Date: 21/12/2025 
• Kick-off time: 17:30 
• Our Tip: Aston Villa 2.10 with Betway

Aston Villa boast one of the best comeback stories of the Premier League season. After starting the campaign poorly, the Villains are now third in the standings, only three points from the top. Their brilliant come-from-behind victory against West Ham last weekend showed that they are more than capable of challenging for the title. 

Manchester United showed both their strengths and weaknesses in a 4-4 draw with Bournemouth on Monday. The result left Ruben Amorim’s troops sixth in the league, which is much better than last term. However, their chances of winning this match are low, despite being unbeaten in their last six clashes with Villa. The hosts’ form is too strong to not take into account, so Unai Emery’s men are likely to secure maximum points. 

Prediction 5: South Africa vs Angola: Honours even to kick off AFCON

• Date: 22/12/2025 
• Kick-off time: 18:00 
• Our Tip: Draw 2.70 with Betway

South Africa are one of the pre-tournament favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations. Their preparations for the tournament went well, with a 1-0 win over the Ghana B team. That made it three wins in a row for Hugo Broos’ men. Bafana Bafana are now unbeaten in their last 11 outings, with their last defeat coming against Angola. 

Angola enjoy a positive record against South Africa. They’re undefeated against these opponents in their last seven meetings within regulation time. Bafana’s last win against the Black Sable Antelopes came in 2015. Since then, Angola won three times, while four matches have ended in draws. Considering it’s both nations’ first outing at AFCON 2025, another draw is a likely outcome.

Conclusion

We’ve analysed some of the week’s biggest football fixtures to bring a selection of carefully chosen bets. These picks combine statistical backing with betting value to offer you the best chance of success. 

For this reason, we included favourites such as Dortmund and Liverpool, along with longer-odds options like a couple of draws and Aston Villa to end their six-game winless run against Man United. As always, please remember to bet responsibly when following our bets of the week predictions.