Premier League Matchday 20 Betting Favorites

Last Updated on January 2, 2026 9:44 am by Erwin Noguera

We head into Matchday 20 of the Premier League with Arsenal extending their lead at the top and a key clash set to close out the weekend.

The ‘Gunners’ are coming off a convincing victory over Aston Villa and will look to carry that strong form into their visit to Bournemouth, who are coming off a draw against Chelsea.

Speaking of the ‘Blues’, they will aim to bounce back when they travel to Manchester to face the ‘Citizens’, who sit just behind Arsenal in the standings.

Liverpool continues their resurgence and will take on Fulham, while Aston Villa will look to get back on track against a Nottingham Forest side hovering near the relegation zone.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the Premier League, the final bets for this matchday, and the odds for each match.

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Premier League Matchday 20: Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa are coming off a heavy blow after a 4–1 loss to Arsenal. Although they remain in third place, the defeat pushed them six points off the top and ended an 11-game winning streak across all competitions. It was a poor performance overall, and midfielder Amadou Onana also picked up an injury.

Nottingham Forest continue to struggle and are drifting closer to the relegation places. They are coming off a 2–0 home loss to Everton, which marked their third straight defeat. Forest now sit 17th with 18 points, just four clear of West Ham. Among the injured players are Chris Wood, Dan Ndoye, Ola Aina, and Ryan Yates. Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest Betting Pick: Aston Villa

Premier League Matchday 20: Bournemouth vs. Arsenal

Although Bournemouth is going through a poor run, having gone 10 matches without a win, they are coming off a 2–2 draw against Chelsea, one of the teams near the top of the table. One positive for the ‘Cherries’ is their home form, where they have recorded four wins, four draws, and just one defeat, that lone loss coming in a 1–0 result against Everton in early December. Their last victory dates back to October 26.

Arsenal, meanwhile, is coming off an emphatic 4–1 win over Aston Villa. Beyond the scoreline, it was a hugely important result that provided a significant morale boost against a direct rival who had been close behind them in the standings, especially after three consecutive one-goal wins. All four goals came in the second half, and Viktor Gyökeres continues to be a surprising figure—though increasingly for negative reasons.

Bournemouth vs. Arsenal Betting Pick: Arsenal

Premier League Matchday 20: Fulham vs. Liverpool

Fulham are enjoying their best spell of the season, riding a three-game winning streak, with two of those victories coming away from home and all decided by a one-goal margin. They are coming off a 1–0 win over West Ham and currently sit in 12th place, although they still have a game in hand against Crystal Palace. Rodrigo Muniz is sidelined with injury, while Nigerians Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze are away on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Liverpool appears to have turned a corner. With 32 points, they currently occupy fourth place, 13 points behind Arsenal, but holding a game in hand. They are coming off a 2–1 victory over Wolverhampton and have now won four consecutive matches, a run that includes an impressive win away to Inter in Italy. They have remained undefeated in their last seven games, winning five of them. Florian Wirtz recently eased the pressure on himself by scoring his first goal wearing the ‘Reds’ colors. Mohamed Salah is away on Africa Cup of Nations duty, while Alexander Isak remains out through injury.

Fulham vs. Liverpool Betting Pick: Liverpool

Premier League Matchday 20: Manchester City vs. Chelsea

Manchester City currently sits second in the Premier League with 40 points, trailing Arsenal but still holding a game in hand against Sunderland. They are coming off an impressive 2–1 away win over Nottingham Forest, powered by an outstanding display from Rayan Cherki, whose influence within the squad continues to grow. City boasts the most potent attack in the league with 43 goals scored, while their 17 goals conceded rank them as the second-best defensive side. They are riding an eight-match winning streak across all competitions, and Erling Haaland remains the league’s top scorer with 19 goals.

Chelsea, meanwhile, is not going through their best spell. They are winless in three matches, drawing two of them, and have conceded two goals in each game. At home, they first lost 2–1 to Aston Villa and then drew 2–2 with Bournemouth on Tuesday. They sit fifth in the table with 30 points, 15 behind the leaders, and could even drop another spot if Sunderland wins their game in hand. Cole Palmer scored his third goal of the season from the penalty spot, but he is still not at his best.

Manchester City vs. Chelsea Betting Pick: Manchester City