Bets of the week predictions

Our bets of the week predictions cover matches such as Man Utd vs Newcastle, Chelsea vs Aston Villa, Atalanta vs Inter Milan, and more.

Odds via Betway correct at the time of publishing.

Prediction 1: Genk vs Club Brugge: Genk’s miserable run to continue

• Date: 26/12/2025
• Kick-off time: 13:30
• Our Tip: Club Brugge 2.20 with Betway

Genk have been going through a tough period. They’re on a five-game winless run in all competitions, losing three on the bounce. Two recent draws give the home side hope of ending their losing streak. However, their record against Club Brugge remains worrying. 

The visitors have largely dominated this fixture. They’ve won eight of the last 10 head-to-heads, including three in a row leading into this one. Brugge completed the double last season, winning the corresponding fixture 2-0. They’re currently second in the Belgian Pro League, only three points behind the leaders Union Saint-Gilloise. That makes them favourites for the win here.

Prediction 2: Manchester United vs Newcastle: Key absences boost Magpies’ chances

• Date: 26/12/2025
• Kick-off time: 21:00
• Our Tip: Newcastle 2.75 with Betway

Manchester United’s inconsistencies keep plaguing them this season. Despite playing well, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa last week. However, Ruben Amorim will be without his captain Bruno Fernandes through injury. Meanwhile, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are away on international duty. There’s no comfort in being at Old Trafford for this one, as they’ve been poor against Newcastle recently. 

The Magpies have won five of the last six head-to-heads, four of which came without conceding. With the hosts winning just two of their last eight outings, the visitors are in a better position for the three points here. Furthermore, the hosts have failed to win any of their last three home matches. Eddie Howe’s men are expected to continue their strong head-to-head record and bounce back with another road victory.

Prediction 3: Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Backing the Villains’ red-hot form

• Date: 27/12/2025
• Kick-off time: 18:30
• Our Tip: Aston Villa 4.00 with Betway

Chelsea showed their resilience last weekend when they bounced back from a 2-0 deficit to rescue a point at Newcastle. The result kept Enzo Maresca’s men firmly in the Premier League’s top four. They host third-placed Aston Villa next, a side they beat 3-0 in last season’s corresponding fixture. 

However, Unai Emery’s men have been superb recently. They are on a winning streak of 10 games in a row in all competitions. The Villains are only three points behind leaders Arsenal and aim to maintain that pressure with another victory. They won the reverse fixture against the Blues earlier this year and are in good form.

Prediction 4: Sunderland vs Leeds United: Keeping the home fans happy

• Date: 28/12/2025
• Kick-off time: 15:00
• Our Tip: Draw 3.20 with Betway

Despite being almost midway through the Premier League season, newly-promoted Sunderland have yet to taste defeat at the Stadium of Light. Regis Le Bris’s side are one of only two sides to hold that record. The Black Cats have only lost one of their last five games at any venue and are now sixth in the division. They host fellow promoted side Leeds this weekend, hoping to keep their record intact. 

Leeds arrive in strong form themselves, with victories over Chelsea and Crystal Palace. Daniel Farke’s charges are unbeaten in their last four league matches. They seem capable of avoiding defeat at Wearside this weekend. Furthermore, three of the last five head-to-heads ended in stalemates.

Prediction 5: Atalanta vs Inter Milan: Leaders to consolidate the top spot

• Date: 28/12/2025
• Kick-off time: 20:45
• Our Tip: Inter Milan 2.05 with Betway

By last season’s standards, Atalanta have been below par in Serie A this term. La Dea enter this round ninth in the division, seven points off the Europa League qualification spot. Three wins on the bounce offer hope of turning their campaign around. However, the arrival of the league leaders could bring that momentum to a halt. 

Inter are a point clear at the top and hope to keep it that way after this weekend. The Nerazzurri lost the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final on penalties to Bologna. However, their attention now turns back to domestic matters. The visitors haven’t lost to Atalanta in their last 15 head-to-heads. Inter have won the last eight meetings in a row and are set to extend that run this weekend.