Weekend football acca tips [16-18 May 2025]
The penultimate round of Premier League fixtures takes place this weekend, with most matches split between Friday and Sunday. We have previewed five of the top-flight games taking place, including several involving Champions League contenders. Quick acca tips A £10 wager on our three-leg acca would pay out £56, while the same stake on our five-leg version offers a potential return of £196.56. 3⃣ Three-fold acca Chelsea vs Manchester United: Chelsea to win the first half (4/5) Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Aston Villa to score in both halves (4/5) West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Under 3.5 goals (1/3) Back the 3-fold acca at bet365 to win £56 (including 5% boost) from a £10 bet 5⃣ Five-fold acca Add this to the mix for a winning five-fold: Arsenal vs Newcastle United: Newcastle or draw (4/5) Brentford vs Fulham: Brentford to win (19/20) Back our 5-fold acca at bet365 to win £196.56 (including 10% boost) from a £10 bet Chelsea vs Manchester United: Chelsea to win the first half (4/5) Chelsea’s bid for Champions League qualification was dented last weekend as they went down to a 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United. The Blues played well for portions of the game despite being at a numerical disadvantage following Nicolas Jackson’s red card in the 35th minute. Ultimately, though, they left St James’ Park empty-handed. Enzo Maresca’s men are still fifth, but their lead over Aston Villa is now down to goal difference alone. Chelsea could really do with a victory when Manchester United come to town. Thankfully, United are the ideal opponents. Not only are Ruben Amorim’s team 16th in the division, they are also focused on next week’s Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur. United have the third-worst first-half record in the Premier League, so we expect Chelsea to be ahead at the interval. Tip Chelsea to win the first half at 4/5 with bet365 Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Aston Villa to score in both halves (4/5) Tottenham Hotspur will be without James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski for that Europa League final in Bilbao. Kulusevski picked up an injury in last weekend’s 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, so Ange Postecoglou will be wary of starting too many key players here. Spurs will therefore name a weakened team to face Aston Villa, who should be in for a comfortable evening as they continue their push for a top-five finish. Tottenham are 17th in the standings ahead of gameweek 37. Both they and United have endured truly dismal Premier League campaigns. Palace ran riot against the north Londonders last time out and Villa could do the same on Friday night. Given how easy Tottenham are to play against, the hosts should be able to find the back of the net either side of half-time. Choose Aston Villa to score in both halves at 4/5 with bet365 West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Under 3.5 goals (1/3) It looks like the pressure has got to Nottingham Forest. A few weeks back they looked like a shoe-in for the top five. Now they are down to seventh in the table. Forest are still in the mix for Champions League qualification. Victories over West Ham United on Sunday and Chelsea next weekend might be enough to get them over the line. But Forest’s fate is no longer in their own hands following a disappointing 2-2 home draw with Leicester City last weekend. West Ham United registered a morale-boosting 2-0 triumph over Manchester United in their previous outing, but consistency has eluded them all season long. The Hammers may struggle against a team like Forest, with the visitors likely to sit deep and cede possession. This could be a cagey encounter at the London Stadium, with goals set to be at a premium. Back under 3.5 goals at 1/3 with bet365 Arsenal vs Newcastle United: Newcastle or draw (4/5) Given their superior goal difference, a point on Sunday would be enough for Arsenal to guarantee Champions League football next season. Similarly, a victory at the Emirates Stadium for Newcastle would all but get them over the line. Newcastle have won on this ground already this season, triumphing in the EFL Cup semi-finals on their way to glory in that tournament. Arsenal’s form has dipped in recent weeks since Liverpool became uncatchable. Mikel Arteta’s men have not won any of their last five matches in all competitions. In the league alone they have won only three of their last 11 outings. Arsenal are in danger of ending the season with a whimper. We fancy Newcastle to get something in north London. They are playing well and have the tools to cause Arsenal problems. Eddie Howe’s men can avoid defeat in this one. Select a Newcastle win or a draw at 4/5 with bet365 Brentford vs Fulham: Brentford to win (19/20) Brentford have found form at just the right time, whereas Fulham have declined as the finish line has got closer. The Bees are now in
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The penultimate round of Premier League fixtures takes place this weekend, with most matches split between Friday and Sunday.
We have previewed five of the top-flight games taking place, including several involving Champions League contenders.
Quick acca tips
A £10 wager on our three-leg acca would pay out £56, while the same stake on our five-leg version offers a potential return of £196.56.
3⃣ Three-fold acca
- Chelsea vs Manchester United: Chelsea to win the first half (4/5)
- Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Aston Villa to score in both halves (4/5)
- West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Under 3.5 goals (1/3)
Back the 3-fold acca at bet365 to win £56 (including 5% boost) from a £10 bet
5⃣ Five-fold acca
Add this to the mix for a winning five-fold:
- Arsenal vs Newcastle United: Newcastle or draw (4/5)
- Brentford vs Fulham: Brentford to win (19/20)
