Premier League Betting Tips: 6-8 December 2025

Key takeaways

• Aston Villa’s home form and Arsenal’s injuries hint at goals.
• Manchester City games often deliver high scores, while Sunderland are resilient.
• Newcastle’s strong home record contrasts with Burnley’s slump.
• Betis are unbeaten in eight, but Barcelona have hit their stride.
• Stuttgart’s injury-hit squad faces free‑scoring Bayern

Football betting tips give punters a quick summary of form, trends and team news before placing a wager. They usually draw on recent results, injuries and head‑to‑head history to suggest a likely outcome — without dictating how you must bet. That’s why enthusiasts scan for tips every weekend, searching for the edge that feels like insider knowledge.

Betting tips for 6–8 December 2025 matches

Aston Villa v Arsenal – Can Emery hurt his old club?

Aston Villa welcome league leaders Arsenal to Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime. Unai Emery’s side are on a six‑match winning run, including a thrilling 4‑3 comeback at Brighton. Ollie Watkins’ brace ended his goal drought, and Villa have been fearsome at home. Arsenal, meanwhile, have injury worries: Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera are doubts, with centre‑backs Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba already sidelined. The Gunners still boast the league’s stingiest defence but may look vulnerable.

• Tip: Both teams to score. Villa attack with confidence, but Arsenal seldom go goalless, even when short of defenders.

Manchester City v Sunderland – Goals on the menu?

City’s last two games have been bonkers: they nearly blew a 5‑1 lead at Fulham in a 5‑4 win and needed stoppage‑time heroics to edge Leeds. Erling Haaland is scoring for fun, and Phil Foden has four goals in his last two Premier League outings. However, Rodri and Mateo Kovacic remain out, leaving Pep Guardiola’s midfield a little light. Promoted Sunderland arrive unbeaten in seven and brimming with belief after beating Bournemouth 3‑2 and drawing with Liverpool.

• Tip: Back over 3.5 goals. City matches have been chaotic lately, and Sunderland’s fearless approach could add to the entertainment.

Leeds United v Liverpool – A banana‑skin for the Reds?

Newly promoted Leeds shocked Chelsea 3‑1 midweek, snapping a four‑game losing streak. Daniel Farke’s switch to a 3‑5‑2 has reinvigorated the Whites, though injuries to Dominic Calvert‑Lewin and Lukas Nmecha mean they may lack cutting edge. Liverpool’s draw with Sunderland exposed defensive lapses, and they remain without Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni. Mohamed Salah is expected to return to the starting XI as Arne Slot tries to stabilise an inconsistent season.

• Tip: Liverpool to win & both teams to score. The Reds have more firepower, but Leeds’ confidence makes a clean sheet unlikely.

Newcastle United v Burnley – Fortress St James’ Park

The Magpies are unbeaten in seven home matches, winning six. They were seconds away from beating Tottenham before Cristian Romero’s 95th‑minute equaliser. Eddie Howe’s team still sit mid‑table but remain potent, especially with Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimarães in form. Burnley, by contrast, have lost five straight and boast the division’s worst away record, conceding a league‑high 21 goals on the road. Manager Scott Parker admitted he feels “weak” after another poor performance.

• Tip: Newcastle to win with a clean sheet. Burnley’s blunt attack will struggle against a Newcastle side eager to make amends.

Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford – Frank faces his former Bees

Thomas Frank hosts his old club after a 2‑2 draw at Newcastle where Spurs needed Romero’s overhead kick to rescue a point. Tottenham have the Premier League’s best shot conversion rate despite producing relatively low xG, but their pressing and defensive metrics are erratic. Key attackers Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski remain out, though Micky van de Ven returns in defence. Brentford lost 2‑0 at Arsenal but still convert chances efficiently and commit fewer errors than Spurs.

• Tip: Over 2.5 goals. Both sides play open football, Spurs’ defence looks shaky, and Brentford rarely leave empty‑handed in London derbies.

Brighton v West Ham – Seagulls searching for stability

Brighton are missing several regulars: Solly March, Adam Webster, James Milner and Stefanos Tzimas are out, while Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma are doubts. They shipped four goals to Aston Villa yet still scored three in that thriller. The Hammers rely heavily on Lucas Paquetá’s creativity and Jarrod Bowen’s work rate but often leave gaps at the back.

• Tip: Both teams to score. Brighton’s matches are rarely dull, and West Ham’s attacking talent should find openings.

Fulham v Crystal Palace – Capital cagey affair?

Fulham are without full‑back Antonee Robinson and striker Rodrigo Muniz. They pushed Manchester City close recently and will hope Andreas Pereira and Bobby De Cordova‑Reid maintain their form. Palace are missing Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad, Rio Cardines and Caleb Kporha, with Borna Sosa and Ismaila Sarr doubtful. Given the absentees, manager Oliver Glasner may prioritise solidity.

• Tip: Under 2.5 goals. Both sides are short of attacking options and could cancel each other out.

Wolves v Manchester United – Monday night nerves

Basement side Wolves welcome a resurgent Manchester United. Wolves are without several players – Leon Chiwome, Rodrigo Gomes and Dan Bentley – while Joao Gomes is suspended. They have struggled for goals and sit bottom. United, however, are missing only striker Benjamin Sesko, though defenders Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are doubtful. New boss Ruben Amorim has steadied the ship with back‑to‑back wins, and the Red Devils will view this as a must‑win.

• Tip: Manchester United to win & under 3.5 goals. United’s class should tell, but Wolves rarely concede heavy defeats at Molineux.

Napoli v Juventus – Southern pride

Serie A serves up a blockbuster as Napoli host Juventus. Napoli have won three of their last five league games – beating Roma away and Atalanta at home – and concede few goals. They’re likely to deploy a 3‑4‑3 with David Neres, Rasmus Højlund and Noa Lang leading the line. Injuries to Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Kevin De Bruyne and goalkeeper Alex Meret restrict options. Juventus also come into the game in decent form but travel without Dušan Vlahović and Gleison Bremer.

• Tip: Napoli to win. The Partenopei’s home record and Juve’s key absentees point towards a narrow victory.

Real Betis v Barcelona – Seville showdown

Real Betis are unbeaten in eight matches, winning six. They sit fifth in La Liga and have lost only twice all season – both at home – but those defeats came months ago. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, have won five straight league games, scoring 17 and conceding five. Their away form is mixed: four wins from seven, with 12 goals conceded. Real Betis welcome back Antony from suspension but remain without Hector Bellerin and Isco, while Sofyan Amrabat and Giovani Lo Celso are doubts. Barca’s injury list features Marc‑André ter Stegen, Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo, though Frenkie de Jong returns.

• Tip: Barcelona to win & over 2.5 goals. Betis are dangerous, but Barcelona’s attacking depth and recent scoring spree make them favourites.

Stuttgart v Bayern Munich – Goals galore in Germany?

Stuttgart are dealing with a lengthy injury list – forwards Ermedin Demirovic and Justin Diehl, defender Luca Jaquez, midfielder Yannik Keitel and centre‑back Dan‑Axel Zagadou are all sidelined. Even so, they’ve won four of their last six league games, though a shock defeat to Hamburg ended their unbeaten run. Bayern remain top of the Bundesliga but have conceded in six consecutive matches and are without Alphonso Davies and Jamal Musiala. Their attack, spearheaded by Harry Kane, still churns out goals.

• Tip: Over 3.5 goals. Stuttgart can score despite injuries, and Bayern’s porous defence suggests another end‑to‑end encounter.

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