As the footballing world ushers in 2025, the first weekend of January promises electrifying matchups across Europe’s top leagues. From Tottenham’s battle to regain form to Napoli’s charge for Serie A supremacy, fans and punters alike have much to anticipate. Here’s everything you need to know about the key matches and insights to help guide your predictions.
Tottenham⚪️ vs. Newcastle United ⚫️
In what feels like a make-or-break moment for Tottenham, they host a high-flying Newcastle United at home. Ange Postecoglou’s team hasn’t had the best of Decembers, and with key players struggling to find form, the Spurs faithful are on edge. Meanwhile, Newcastle enters this clash in red-hot form after obliterating Manchester United.
✍Tottenham’s form: Struggling, with 4 losses in their last 6 league games (67%).
✍Newcastle’s momentum: 5 wins in their last 6 matches (83%).
✍ Head-to-head: Tottenham has lost 4 of their last 6 encounters with Newcastle.
Prediction💰: Newcastle Double Chance @ 1.42 odds on MSport.
Crystal Palace🔴 vs. Chelsea 🔵
Chelsea heads to Selhurst Park needing a response after ending 2024 with two dismal losses. Enzo Maresca’s side must find consistency to remain in the title hunt, while Crystal Palace hopes their home advantage can pull them further away from the relegation zone.
✍League positions: Palace is 15th with 20 points, Chelsea is 4th with 35 points.
✍Recent form: Palace has won 50% of their last 6 games, while Chelsea has 3 wins from their last 6.
✍Goals insight: Palace’s last 3 home games have had over 2.5 goals. Chelsea has scored 2+ goals in 70% of their last 10 matches.
Prediction💰: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60 odds on MSport.
Manchester City🔵 vs. West Ham🟣
Reigning champions Manchester City begin the new year with a clash against West Ham at the Etihad. City closed 2024 with a clinical win over Leicester, while West Ham limped into 2025 after being thrashed 5-0 by Liverpool.
✍Recent form: City has won 7 of their last 13 home matches. West Ham has lost 3 of their last 6 away games.
✍Head-to-head: City has won 5 of their last 6 league meetings with West Ham.
✍Goals insight: West Ham’s last 10 away matches have seen under 2.5 goals 60% of the time.
Prediction 💰: Manchester City win @ 1.35 on MSport.
Fiorentina🟣 vs. Napoli🔵
Napoli travels to Florence looking to solidify their status as Serie A co-leaders. The Partenopei ended 2024 with three straight wins, and their form suggests they are ready to outlast Atalanta in the title race. Fiorentina, on the other hand, has slipped up recently but will look to use their home crowd as a catalyst for an upset
✍League positions: Fiorentina is 5th with 32 points, Napoli is 2nd with 41 points.
✍Recent form: Fiorentina has won 8 of their last 13 home matches. Napoli has claimed victory in 14 of 21 games this season.
✍Head-to-head: Napoli has won 21 of their 42 encounters against Fiorentina.
Prediction💰: Napoli Double Chance @ 1.40 on MSport.
