Premier League Festive Betting Tips: Goals Galore Predictions for December

The Premier League’s December fixtures are here, and for bettors, the festive schedule offers a wealth of opportunities. With fixtures priced through Boxing Day, early markets for BTTS (Both Teams to Score) and Over 2.5 Goals offer great potential.

Capable Attacks, Fragile Defences

The recent West Ham vs Wolves clash provided clear evidence of defensive vulnerabilities despite offensive flair. A 2-1 result flattered defences, with both teams sharing 38 shots. Wolves’ Joao Gomes and West Ham’s Konstantinos Mavropanos squandered high-quality chances, highlighting how easily goals could have flowed.

Looking ahead, Wolves face Ipswich at home and Leicester away, while West Ham travels to Bournemouth for a crucial Monday Night Football encounter. In Bournemouth and Leicester, we see attacking promise overshadowed by defensive frailties—only three clean sheets between them across 30 matches this season.

BTTS and Goals Markets

When Bournemouth hosts West Ham and Leicester welcomes Wolves, bettors should consider BTTS and Over 2.5 Goals. Across 60 combined matches this season, these four teams have managed just seven clean sheets. Leicester vs Wolves (BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals at 1.90) and Bournemouth vs West Ham (1.83 for the same market) are well-priced selections.

Bournemouth’s xG: A Golden Opportunity

Bournemouth is a standout pick. Despite posting the league’s second-highest xG (30.92), they’ve underperformed by -7.92, converting just 23 goals. Matches involving the Cherries regularly deliver BTTS and Over 2.5 Goals, with five of their last six fixtures landing this bet.

Their upcoming trip to Old Trafford is another chance to back goals (1.90). Bournemouth has already shown they can outplay Manchester United, winning 0-3 last season. With Andoni Iraola’s high-pressing system creating chaos in opposing defences, this clash promises end-to-end action.

For Premier League bettors, the festive schedule offers plenty of value—don’t miss the chance to strike early!

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

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