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2022 Premier League Christmas Cracker Acca: 800.00 Acca for Premier League Return

Daniel Jenkins

2022 Premier League Christmas Cracker Acca

Top-level domestic football explodes back into life next week and we’ve got Premier League best bets on its return. This Premier League acca has a festive flavour to it. I’ve mulled over selections for all 10 matches and combined them into the second bettingexpert Christmas Cracker Acca. Expect rubbish jokes, clunky puns and hopefully some betting value along the sleigh. Sorry, way.

In this article:

Brentford vs Tottenham Preview & Best Bet
Crystal Palace vs Fulham Preview & Best Bet
Everton vs Wolves Preview & Best Bet
Leicester vs Newcastle Preview & Best Bet
Southampton vs Brighton Preview & Best Bet
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Preview & Best Bet
Arsenal vs West Ham Preview & Best Bet
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview & Best Bet
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Preview & Best Bet
Leeds vs Manchester City Preview & Best Bet
Christmas Cracker Acca Odds

Brentford vs Tottenham Preview

Monday, December 26th, 12:30 (UK)

Brentford host a Tottenham side that will surely still be feeling the effects of the World Cup. Hugo Lloris, Ivan Perisic and Cristian Romero all played on the final weekend. Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur both sustained injuries while on international duty too.

Brentford ended things on a high before the break. It was just one defeat in six Premier League matches and a 2-1 win over Manchester City on November 12th. Their home record this season has been exemplary – taking four points from matches with Chelsea and Manchester United.

Brentford vs Tottenham Best Bet

Brentford look great value here. Even without Tottenham’s injuries, I’d be looking at the Bees to ruin their Christmas. The Asian handicap line is too tempting, especially at those odds.

Selection: Brentford +0.25 Asian Handicap (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 2.25 (bet365)
Stakes: 8/10

More Brentford vs Tottenham Tips

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Preview

Monday, December 26th, 15:00 (UK)

It’s a proper midtable clash as 11th host 10th at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace and Fulham are level on points with a wedge of one goal difference between them. The Eagles ended finished things off six points from three games before the World Cup while the Cottagers took one point from their final three.

Crystal Palace vs Fulham Best Bet

Goals are an expectation at Selhurst Park these days. Both teams have scored in five of Palace’s last six Premier League matches at home. Both teams have scored in 80% of Fulham’s matches so far. Expect a flurry of goalmouth action here.

Selection: Over 2.5 Goals and BTTS (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 2.20 (bet365)
Stakes: 6/10

More Crystal Palace vs Fulham Tips

Everton vs Wolves Preview

Monday, December 26th, 15:00 (UK)

It’s a new dawn for Wolves. They’ll be hoping for a major turnaround fast under new manager Julen Lopetegui. The initial signs are good. Results in friendlies have been encouraging and there appears to be a flurry of transfer activity to come in the January window.

Spruce-ing up the attack is the first order of business for Lopetegui. The fans have been pine-ing for more goals but they’ll feel confident against Everton who have only found the net in one of their last six Premier League matches.

Everton vs Wolves Best Bet

I’m backing Wolves to get back on track against a poor Everton side. Man for man, they visitors have the stronger side and that will show. The Asian handicap line is generous and something I can get behind.

Selection: Wolves +0.25 Asian Handicap (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
Stakes: 8/10

More Everton vs Wolves Tips

Leicester vs Newcastle Preview

Monday, December 26th, 15:00 (UK)

This is an intriguing clash. Both sides will be praying that business resumes despite the month-long Premier League break. Leicester finished things off with four wins from five in the league. A stark turnaround after a run of one win in 10 to start the season.

Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in August was their only one so far. The Magpies are five points off top and comfortably in the top 4. They’ll hope that Qatar 2022 won’t derail their season. A fair few of their players took part in the World Cup but fatigue shouldn’t be an issue. Newcastle’s players played just 458 minutes at this World Cup, the third-fewest of any Premier League team.

Leicester vs Newcastle Best Bet

I’m looking at goals here. Overs has landed in four of Newcastle’s last five on the road in the league. The Foxes have plenty of defensive weaknesses to exploit and are more than capable moving forward.

Selection: Over 2.5 Goals (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.87 (bet365)
Stakes: 6/10

More Leicester vs Newcastle Tips

Southampton vs Brighton Preview

Monday, December 26th, 15:00 (UK)

Christmas is a time for Saints and this one is no different. It’s a new era for Southampton under Nathan Jones. They’ll hope for a sharp turnaround starting here. There is surely only one direction to go. Three consecutive league defeats ended Ralph Hasenhuttl’s time at St. Mary’s. They now host a Brighton side that is finding form under Roberto de Zerbi.

Southampton vs Brighton Best Bet

But I’m backing the Saints here. We can’t ignore the new manager’s bounce, especially when they’re playing at home. The Asian line gives them a quarter of a goal. That means that even if the sides draw, this bet is a half-win.

Selection: Southampton +0.25 Asian Handicap (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 2.05 (bet365)
Stakes: 6/10

More Southampton vs Brighton Tips

Aston Villa vs Liverpool Preview

Monday, December 26th, 17:30 (UK)

It’s been a strong start for Unai Emery at Aston Villa. Two straight Premier League wins – including a 3-1 victory over Manchester United – were the perfect gift from the new manager. They now face a tough test against a wounded Liverpool side. Jurgen Klopp will hope that the month-long interval works in his side’s favour. A lot of injuries have healed and the Reds will be eager to make up the lost ground in the race for the top 4.

Aston Villa vs Liverpool Best Bet

The bookies have the goal line set at 2.75 which feels a little optimistic. We don’t have to go far to look at the last time Unai Emery set up a team against Liverpool. His Villarreal side faced them in the Champions League semi-finals last season. They were set up to defend deep and counter. Expect this Villa side to take on a similar gameplan against a Liverpool attack that is nowhere near as potent as it was back in May.

Selection: Under 2.75 Goals (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 2.05 (bet365)
Stakes: 5/10

More Aston Villa vs Liverpool Tips

Arsenal vs West Ham Preview

Monday, December 26th, 15:00 (UK)

Arsenal host West Ham on Boxing Day aiming to continue their title bid. The Gunners are five points clear of Manchester City but there is a growing concern at the Emirates following the injury to Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal vs West Ham Best Bet

I expect some dropoff in the coming weeks but the Gunners should be okay here. They have a fine record against West Ham and David Moyes’ men were struggling before the World Cup break. 1st hosting 16th at 1.54 is a very generous price 99% of the time.

Selection: Arsenal to Win (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.54 (BoyleSports)
Stakes: 9/10

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Chelsea vs Bournemouth Preview

Tuesday, December 27th, 17:30 (UK)

We’ll soon see what Graham Potter’s Chelsea are all about. It’s been a tale of two sides for the Blues since the new boss arrived in September. The first half saw six wins and two draws. A 4-1 defeat to former side Brighton turned things around for Chelsea. They are yet to recover and a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa would have caused more than a touch of the Christmas Blues.

It’s been a similar story for Gary O’Neil at Bournemouth. A slump followed a strong start. Both managers will now be aiming to get back on track following the break.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Best Bet

I’m looking expecting an open one here. Bournemouth have shown their defensive frailties in recent matches, keeping just one clean sheet in seven. The Blues have gone through something similar. They’ve only kept one clean sheet in their last nine Premier League home matches. The goal line is high at 2.75 so there is a lot more value backing both teams to find the net.

Selection: Yes on BTTS (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 2.08 (Unibet)
Stakes: 7/10

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Man United vs Nottingham Forest Preview

Tuesday, December 27th, 20:00 (UK)

Manchester United begin their post-Cristiano Ronaldo era with a Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. The hosts will hope that their key players don’t endure a World Cup hangover, especially in the centre of defence. Defender Raphael Varane started the match for France with Lisandro Martinez on the opposition bench.

United will be concerned by the number of minutes totted up by their players in Qatar. United’s representatives at the World Cup played a total of 3583 minutes and the three players with the most minutes play in defence. Casemiro played as a centre-back in their 2-0 win over Burnley in the League Cup in midweek.

Forest weren’t too affected by the World Cup. It should even work in their favour, giving Cooper an opportunity to work closely with the array of new signings. I expect a big second half of the season from Forest starting here.

Man United vs Nottingham Forest Best Bet

Forest are improving quickly. Since Steve Cooper was handed his new contract at the start of October, Notts have been one of the form sides. Backing Forest on the Asian handicap in each of those matches would have given a profit of +20.9 units. The bookies are underrating them and I expect that to continue here. They’re the value pick.

Selection: Nottingham Forest +1.5 Asian handicap (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.95 (bet365)
Stakes: 6/10

More Man United vs Nottingham Forest Tips

Leeds vs Man City Preview

Wednesday, December 28th, 20:00 (UK)

It’s a local derby to close things off on the Premier League’s return. Leeds host Manchester City for what may be a memorable match. Most of Leeds United’s games were before the break. There was an average of 5.5 goals per game in Leeds’ four matches before the World Cup. Each one saw both teams scoring and was settled by a single goal.

They now host a Manchester City side that wobbled before the Mundial. Two defeats in five league matches isn’t awful for most teams. Manchester City are an exception to that and the 2-1 defeat at home to Brentford last month was one of the shocks of the season so far.

Leeds vs Man City Best Bet

It’s set up as an intriguing clash. Manchester City need the points to keep up with Arsenal in the title race. They could be eight points behind the Gunners when this one kicks off. Fatigue may be an issue. City’s players were on the pitch for 4624 minutes during the World Cup – the highest of any club in world football.

Their hopes here will surely rest on Erling Haaland, the man who didn’t feature in Qatar. It’s a big ask against an improving Leeds side – especially in the intimidating atmosphere of Elland Road. Expect Santa to show up a little late in Leeds.

Selection: Leeds +1.75 Asian handicap (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.85 (bet365)
Stakes: 8/10

Odds as at 23:00 on 21st December 2022. Odds may now differ.

More Leeds vs Man City Tips

Premier League Christmas Cracker Odds

Brentford vs Tottenham – Brentford +0.25 AH at 2.25
Crystal Palace vs Fulham – Over 2.5 & BTTS at 2.25
Everton vs Wolves – Wolves +0.25 at 1.90
Leicester vs Newcastle – Over 2.5 at 1.86
Southampton vs Brighton – Southampton +0.25 AH at 2.03
Aston Villa vs Liverpool – Under 2.75 at 2.05
Arsenal vs West Ham – Arsenal to Win at 1.50
Chelsea vs Bournemouth – Yes on BTTS at 2.00
Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest – Forest +1.5 AH at 1.95
Leeds vs Manchester City – Leeds +1.75 AH at 1.85

Christmas Cracker Acca Odds: 805.76

Odds via bet365 as at 23:00 on 21st December 2022. Odds may now differ.

WHAT IS A FOOTBALL ACCA?

A football acca is an accumulator bet, a type of bet that consists of several selections across different matches that are combined together into one single bet. An acca usually. consists of at least four selections but many more can be included. There will be odds for the single bet as a whole which is calculated by multiplying the odds of all of the selections. A football acca is one of the most popular ways to bet. This is the case because they can create potentially massive odds for a small stake. Many punters choose to create Premier League accas which is what we have created here.If one of these selections loses then the football acca will lose. This type of bet needs every selection to win in order to succeed.