Arsenal VS Crystal Palace
Arsenal lost 2-1 at Fulham in their last league game before they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Liverpool and they are currently 4th in the league. When it comes to Crystal Palace, they beat Brentford 3-1 in their last league fixture before they were beaten by Everton in the FA Cup. Palace currently sit 14th in the table. In their previous 15 meetings, Arsenal have won 12 games compared to 3 wins for Palace. For Arsenal, they need to win this game. The Gunners are ranked 7th in GPG (1.9) and they’re currently on a 3-game losing run (in all competitions). As for Crystal Palace, they’ll do well to get a result from this game. The Eagles are ranked 18th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the 12th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
Brentford VS Nottingham Forest
Brentford lost at Crystal Palace in their last league game before they lost to Wolves in the FA Cup and they currently sit 16th in the table. When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they’ve beaten Manchester United and Blackpool in their last few games and they currently find themselves in 15th place. In their previous 17 meetings, Brentford have won 9 times whilst Forest have won 4 times. For Brentford, they have to win this game. The Bees are ranked 12th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 7-game winless run in all competitions (1D,6L). As for Nottingham Forest, they’ll be hoping to keep their good run of form going. Forest are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2) and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run (3W,1D).
My Prediction: 2-1
Sheffield United VS West Ham
Sheffield United lost 2-0 at Manchester City in their last league game before they stuffed Gillingham 4-0 and they currently find themselves bottom of the league. When it comes to West Ham, they drew nil-nil with Brighton a few weeks ago before they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Bristol City. West Ham currently sit 6th in the table. In their previous 6 meetings, Sheffield U have won 1 game compared to 3 wins for West Ham. For Sheffield United, they need to start winning more football matches. The Blades are ranked 20th in GPG (0.8) and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league. As for West Ham United, they really should be winning this game. The Hammers are ranked 9th in GPG (1.7) and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run in the league without conceding a goal (3W,1D)!
My Prediction: 0-2
Bournemouth VS Liverpool
Bournemouth host Liverpool in what should be an entertaining game. Bournemouth have lost at Tottenham and beaten QPR in their last two games and they currently sit 12th in the table. When it comes to Liverpool, they’ve beaten Newcastle, Arsenal, and Fulham in their last three games and they are currently the league leaders. In their previous 17 meetings, Bournemouth have only won twice compared to Liverpool’s 14 wins. For AFC Bournemouth, they could definitely get a result from this game. The Cherries are ranked 11th in GPG and they’ve netted 13 goals in their last 5 games (in all competitions). As for Liverpool, they can’t really afford to slip up here. The Reds are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.2) and they’re currently on a 7-game unbeaten run in all competitions (5W,2D).
My Prediction: 1-2
Brighton VS Wolves
Brighton welcome Wolves to the AMEX Stadium for what should be an energetic Monday Night Football clash. Brighton drew 0-0 at West Ham before they beat Stoke 4-2 and they currently find themselves in 8th place. When it comes to Wolves, they’ve beaten Everton and Brentford in their last couple of matches and they currently sit 11th in the table. In their previous 19 meetings, Brighton have won 8 games compared to 3 wins for Wolves. Brighton have beaten Wolves in each of their last 4 meetings (by an aggregate score of 16-3)! For Brighton and Hove Albion, this is a big game for them. The Seagulls are ranked 6th in GPG (1.9) and they currently have the 7th-best home record in the league. As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, a win here would feel like a massive statement. Wolves are ranked 10th in GPG (1.5) and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run in all competitions (4W,1D).
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