January 1: New Year's Premier League Double - 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

With 2026 officially starting on Thursday, we’ve got plenty of New Year’s Day Premier League action to look forward to.

Amid what has been another hectic festive schedule, teams like Manchester City and defending champions Liverpool will take center stage on Thursday night.

For those looking to enjoy the New Year, we’ve taken a look at some of the hottest Premier League betting tips.

17:30 Liverpool-Leeds

While Liverpool might have found themselves at the center of an infamous rut either side of the November international break, Arne Slot’s men have certainly come back strongly over the last month. Last seen claiming a 2-1 home win against Wolves, the reigning Premier League champions have now won all four of their previous appearances in all competitions. Liverpool, who took a major European victory on December 9 with a 1-0 victory over Italian giants Inter Milan, are enjoying their most fruitful run since late September. Finding a route back to the Champions League places last weekend, the former Feyenoord boss will ask his resurgent side to find some much-welcomed defensive stability. After a trio of goals when they traveled to Elland Road on December 6, it is worth noting that Thursday’s hosts have recorded just a pair of clean sheets at home in the last two months.

Losing six of their seven appearances either side of the November international break, Leeds were widely regarded as a leading contender who could immediately return to the Championship in 2026. However, after coming from behind last weekend against Premier League newcomers Sunderland when they earned a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light, Daniel Farke’s men have shown real signs of life over the past month. After claiming a heavyweight victory on December 3 as they battled their way to an empathic 3-1 victory against Chelsea, the Yorkshire-based side have rocketed clear of the relegation zone. Opening the midweek fixtures with a seven-point lead above the relegation zone, Leeds are also unbeaten in their previous five consecutive Premier League appearances. However, despite enjoying what has become a major reversal of fortunes, we are backing what could be a pleasing home win at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Leeds Betting Tip: Liverpool win and both teams score @ 10/21 with Pribet

20:00 Sunderland-Manchester City

With their sights firmly set on regaining their Premier League crown this season, Manchester City are enjoying what has become a good run. Last seen with a late 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola’s men will look to make another title statement on Thursday night. Extending their EFL Cup adventure a fortnight ago and booking their place in the semi-finals thanks to a 2-0 win against Brentford, the Sky Blues have now won their previous eight consecutive appearances in all competitions, a streak stretching back to 25 November. Manchester City, who scored a heavyweight in the Champions League last month by claiming a 2-1 victory against Spanish icons Real Madrid, should also be excited by their recent away success. In fact, Guardiola’s superstar side have won each of their last four meetings away from the Etihad by an aggregate score of 12-6.

While Sunderland may only have returned to the Premier League this season, the Black Cats have rightly received a host of plaudits from across England’s elite. The men of Regis Le Bris, who have earned a reputation for their tough approach, find the atmosphere in their camp red hot. Opening the midweek fixtures they were in seventh place and with their sights set on mounting a real European charge in 2026, Sunderland will enjoy another heavyweight battle at the Stadium of Light on Thursday night. After claiming an iconic 1-0 victory against arch-rivals Newcastle on December 14, Le Bris’ side have suffered just one defeat in any of their previous six consecutive appearances in the Premier League. However, going down to a routine 3-0 when they traveled to the Etihad last month, the Black Cats will be more than aware that they have a big challenge on their hands here.

Sunderland vs Manchester City Betting Tip: Manchester City win and under 4.5 goals @ 19/20 with Luckster