Australian Super League Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
Away Brisbane Roar midfield core has been renewed!
Brisbane Roar midfielder Jay O'Shea (four goals and one assist in nine games) has been with the club for four years and has been an integral part of the squad in recent years. The 35-year-old O'Shea has recently received a contract extension from the club, which runs until 2026. The midfielder is also expected to gain some special bonuses as a result, and will be eager to repay the club's trust with a better performance in the game.
Away Brisbane Roar has many main players who have been injured and weakened
Brisbane Roar striker Henry Hall (three goals in six games), defenders Skett Neville (seven games), Gilroy (four games, one assist) and Clay Brown (two games) will all miss today's game due to injury problems. The team will suffer some nerfs on both ends of the pitch as a result.
Home Team No injury concerns!Melbourne City is in full swing
Melbourne City will not be affected by any injury concerns for this game, with the entire squad of the squad currently available for this round of fixtures. The squad is complete and they are able to put in a more consistent performance.
Home team Melbourne City have an all-round best record in the competition
In the all-time head-to-head record between the two teams, Melbourne City have an excellent record of 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 10 matches. Melbourne City are even on an eight-game winning streak at home to Brisbane Roar. Such a head-to-head record may be able to give Melbourne City's players some psychological advantages.
Premier League Brighton vs Tottenham
Home team Brighton have only 1 defeat at home in the new season!
Brighton have been in excellent form at home this season, winning four, drawing four and losing one of their nine league games so far. Neither Liverpool nor last season's Manchester City were able to pick up all three points at home to Brighton. Brighton are expected to make things difficult for Tottenham once again with home advantage.
Away win 3 in a row!Tottenham's form is picking up
After a five-game winless run and a drop out of the top of the league, Tottenham have gradually regained their form in recent times. In the last three league games, Tottenham have won three in a row. Spurs, who are on a resurgence in form, will be looking to continue their recent form in today's game.
Away Tottenham Hotspur have the best all-time head-to-head record!
In the last 12 league meetings between the two teams, Tottenham have a dominant record of 8 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Tottenham also beat Brighton & Hove Albion in the league last season. Such a head-to-head record may give Tottenham players some psychological advantages.
Home team Arsenal won last year's Boxing Day match
Last year's Boxing Day match was played against Arsenal and West Ham United, also at Arsenal's home stadium, with Arsenal winning 3-1. In the Boxing Day game, Arsenal will have greater confidence in winning against West Ham United.
Away West Ham have kept just three clean sheets this season
West Ham have not been very good at the back, keeping just three clean sheets this season, conceding all the rest, and they are not very good defensively, so they may concede more goals in games.
Away defeated their opponents in the West Ham Cup this season
The last time the two teams met was in this season's EFL Cup, when West Ham managed to win 3-1 at home to Arsenal, a win that will give them a confidence boost and they will have even more confidence when they face Arsenal again.
Premier League Arsenal vs West Ham United
Home team Arsenal midfield core against the old boss
Arsenal's main midfielder Declan Rice (three goals and one assist in 18 games) is a transfer from West Ham United and will play against his former club in this game. Rice has already played his former club once this season, but this is his first time at home to Arsenal and it means something special for him and he could be in good shape for this game.
Home team's No.2 scorer is suspended, and Arsenal's firepower drops
Arsenal's main midfielder Kai Havertz (4 goals and 1 assist in 18 games) received a yellow card in the last round of the game, and due to the suspension of the accumulated yellow cards, his suspension may weaken the team's attacking performance to a certain extent, and Arsenal's goals in this game will be reduced.
Home team Arsenal won last year's Boxing Day match
Last year's Boxing Day match was played against Arsenal and West Ham United, also at Arsenal's home stadium, with Arsenal winning 3-1. In the Boxing Day game, Arsenal will have greater confidence in winning against West Ham United.
Away West Ham have kept just three clean sheets this season
West Ham have not been very good at the back, keeping just three clean sheets this season, conceding all the rest, and they are not very good defensively, so they may concede more goals in games.
Away defeated their opponents in the West Ham Cup this season
The last time the two teams met was in this season's EFL Cup, when West Ham managed to win 3-1 at home to Arsenal, a win that will give them a confidence boost and they will have even more confidence when they face Arsenal again.
Portuguese Premier League Amadora vs Arouca
Home team Amadora is expected to welcome back with new signings
Amadora midfielder Pedro Sa (seven) has been on the move from Portimão this season and has been hampered by injuries and could make a comeback. The return of Pedro Sa will enrich Amadola's options and their performance could improve in this game.
Away Arouca's new coach is undefeated since taking charge
After a 1-0 defeat in Arouca against Braga, the team sacked manager Daniel Ramos and new coach Daniel Sousa officially took over. Daniel Sousa is unbeaten with three wins and one draw since taking charge, and the new boss has given Arouca an improvement and they could be in the better of this game.
Home team Amadora's last home game of the year
The match was Amadora's last home game of the year, and the team's head coach, Sergio Vieira, said they wanted to delight the fans in the final game of the year. The team will be looking forward to giving back to their home fans with a win and will be in full swing as the final game of the year at Amadora's home stadium.
Away Arouca celebrates club birthday before the game
The club celebrated its 71st anniversary on Christmas Day, and this match was the first match since the club's 71st birthday, so the Arouca players will have a stronger fighting spirit.