It’s Week 18 of Premier League predictions on Always Wolves Fan TV, and the Christmas fixtures are here. Dave and Emma look back at how their Week 17 picks went, share their latest scores (with Dave extending his lead), then get stuck into a full set of match calls for the next round.
Week 17 recap: Dave wins the week and stretches the gap
With one match still to play at the time of recording (Fulham vs Nottingham Forest), the week was already settled because Dave and Emma both picked the same score for that remaining fixture.
Dave’s big swing came from landing three exact scorelines, while Emma got more general outcomes right. It’s the classic predictions story, the “nearly” picks don’t pay as well as bang-on calls.
There was also a bit of familiar Wolves fan realism floating around in the background. When your own team is struggling, it makes predicting everyone else feel strangely easier.
Birthday plans, Birmingham, and a very early recording
This episode was recorded on the Monday because it was a special Tuesday for both of them. It was Dave’s birthday, and they had plans in Birmingham.
The big outing was the theatre, with a trip to see Fiddler on the Roof. Add meals out, a busy Christmas week, and it made sense to get the predictions recorded early.
Week 18 Premier League predictions: every score from Dave and Emma
This week is packed with Boxing Day football and plenty of tough calls. Some picks matched, some didn’t, and the Liverpool vs Wolves prediction came with a bit of teasing too.
Manchester United vs Newcastle
- Emma: Manchester United 2-2 Newcastle
- Dave: Manchester United 1-1 Newcastle
A few key bits of reasoning came up during this one:
Manchester United’s away league form has been poor (only two wins in their last eight away league matches).
Newcastle have had the better of the recent head-to-heads (winning five of the last six).
Newcastle have only managed one away win this season, which kept both predictions in draw territory.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
- Emma: Forest 1-2 Manchester City
- Dave: Forest 1-3 Manchester City
Both see City winning, with the only real debate being how many goals. Dave backed City’s momentum a bit more strongly, while Emma went for a tighter scoreline.
Arsenal vs Brighton
- Dave: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
- Emma: Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Same score, same outcome. Both think Arsenal have enough to deal with a good Brighton side, and keep their title push moving.
Brentford vs Bournemouth
- Emma: Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth
- Dave: Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth
Emma expects more goals here, pointing out that both sides can score. Dave still likes the draw, but sees a lower-scoring game.
There was also a very Wolves-flavoured moment of frustration around Brentford’s recent performance. The point was simple: teams often don’t need to be brilliant to beat Wolves right now, they just wait for mistakes.
Burnley vs Everton
- Dave: Burnley 1-2 Everton
- Emma: Burnley 1-2 Everton
A rare full match for match agreement. Both go for Everton to edge it, with Burnley down in the mix near Wolves. The festive chat drifted into “Toffees at Christmas” territory, which felt about right.
Liverpool vs Wolves
- Emma: Liverpool 4-0 Wolves
- Dave: Not revealed in this episode (held back for the Liverpool vs Wolves match preview)
Emma originally toyed with a 3-0 type scoreline, then pushed it even further and landed on 4-0.
Dave didn’t share his score in this predictions show, saying he’d reveal it in his Liverpool vs Wolves match preview instead. If you’re putting your own prediction in, this is the one that really sets the tone for Wolves’ festive hopes (or fears).
West Ham vs Fulham
- Emma: West Ham 2-1 Fulham
- Dave: West Ham 1-1 Fulham
Emma backed West Ham’s home form to make the difference. Dave stuck with a draw, pointing out that derby games can get unpredictable fast.
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
- Dave: Chelsea 2-2 Aston Villa
- Emma: Chelsea 1-2 Aston Villa
Villa’s form was a big talking point. Emma sees them continuing their excellent run, while Dave thinks Chelsea might be the side that finally slows them down.
They compared Villa’s winning streak to Wolves’ awful run, with a joke that Villa have basically pinched all of Wolves’ points.
SUNDERLAND V LEEDS
- Emma: Sunderland 1 Leeds 1
- Dave:Sunderland 2 Leeds 1
CRYSTAL PALACE V TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
- Emma Crystal Palace 2 Spurs 2
- Dave: Crystal Palace 2 Spurs 1
Match Bingo: how Dave and Emma play along during Liverpool vs Wolves
As always, this episode was in association with Match Bingo, a way of watching a match with a live bingo card running alongside the game.
Dave and Emma pointed viewers towards the app and explained what they were doing for Liverpool vs Wolves:
- Prize pot: £250
- Card price: £2 each
- Deal: buy four cards, get one free
- New users offer: 100 percent bonus on deposits (minimum £10)
- Important: 18 plus, UK residents, gamble responsibly
- Signup code mentioned: always
If you want to check it out, they linked it here: Match Bingo app for Always Wolves Fan TV.
Emma also mentioned she might play Fulham vs Forest as a second game if she watched it later, depending on whether Christmas jobs were done first.
They also said plenty of viewers had already joined in and enjoyed it, with wins ranging from small amounts up to much bigger ones, and that they’d won on it themselves too.
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