Brentford VS Chelsea
Brentford host Chelsea in an important London Derby for both sides. Brentford lost 4-2 at West Ham Monday Night and they currently sit 16th in the table. When it comes to Chelsea, they drew 1-1 at Manchester City in their last league game before they lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final (1-0) and beat Leeds (3-2) in the FA Cup. Chelsea are currently 11th in the league. In their previous 9 meetings, Brentford have won 33% of the time compared to Chelsea’s 44%. For Brentford, they need to take advantage of being at home. The Bees are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 15th-best home record in the league. As for Chelsea, they should really be winning this game. The Blues are ranked 8th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 9th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-2
Everton VS West Ham
Everton picked up a good point at Brighton last weekend and they currently sit 15th in the table after their points deduction was reduced from 10 to 6. When it comes to West Ham, they picked up an important 4-2 win over Brentford last time out and they are currently 8th in the league. In their previous 28 meetings, Everton have won 50% of the time compared to 25% (of the time) for West Ham. For Everton, there’s slightly less pressure on them now. The Toffees are ranked 18th in GPG (1.1) and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run in the league (5D,4L). As for West Ham United, they should win this game. The Hammers are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 10th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 1-1
Fulham VS Brighton
Fulham picked up a great 2-1 win at Manchester United last time out and they currently sit 12th in the table. When it comes to Brighton, they could only draw at home with Everton last weekend before Wolves knocked them out of the FA Cup, but they are still currently 7th in the league. In their previous 13 meetings, Fulham have won 4 times whilst Brighton have won 5 times. Despite this, Brighton’s last win over Fulham was actually all the way back at the start of 2017. For Fulham, they’ve got to make sure they build on last week’s result. The Cottagers are ranked 12th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league. As for Brighton and Hove Albion, you just never quite know what you’re going to get from them. The Seagulls are ranked 7th in GPG (1.9) and they currently have the 11th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-1
Newcastle VS Wolves
Newcastle host Wolves in a big game for both sides. Newcastle were thrashed 4-1 by Arsenal last weekend before they narrowly knocked Blackburn out of the FA Cup on penalties midweek. Newcastle currently sit 10th in the table. When it comes to Wolves, they’ve beaten both Sheffield United (League) and Brighton (FA Cup) 1-0 in the past week and they are currently 9th in the league. In their previous 18 meetings, Newcastle have won 6 games compared to Wolves’ 3. For Newcastle United, they really need to win this game. The Magpies are ranked 5th in GPG (2.1) and they currently have the 6th-best home record in the league. As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, this is a really exciting game for them. Wolves are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten away run in all competitions (4W,2D).
My Prediction: 2-2
Nottingham Forest VS Liverpool
Nottingham Forest lost 4-2 at Aston Villa last weekend before they lost late against Manchester United in the FA Cup midweek and they currently sit 17th in the table. When it comes to Liverpool, they beat Luton 4-1 in their last league game before they beat Chelsea to win the Carabao Cup and beat Southampton 3-0 in the FA Cup. Liverpool are currently top of the league. In their previous 4 meetings, Forest have won once compared to 3 wins for Liverpool. For Nottingham Forest, good luck! Forest are ranked 15th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 13th-best home record in the league. As for Liverpool, you’d expect them to win this game with relative ease. The Reds are ranked 1st in GPG (2.4) and they’re currently on a 5-game winning run in all competitions.
My Prediction: 1-3
Tottenham VS Crystal Palace
Tottenham lost 2-1 against Wolves in their last fixture a couple of weeks ago and they are currently 5th in the league. When it comes to Crystal Palace, they beat Burnley 3-0 last time out and they currently sit 13th in the table. In their previous 23 meetings, Spurs have won 16 games compared to Palace’s 4. For Tottenham Hotspur, they should win this game. Spurs are ranked 6th in GPG (2.1) and they currently have the 5th-best home record in the league. As for Crystal Palace, don’t rule them out of this one just yet. The Eagles are ranked 17th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 13th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-2
Luton VS Aston Villa
Saturday Night Football sees Luton host Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road. Luton got thrashed 4-1 by Liverpool in their last league game before they lost 6-2 against Manchester City in the FA Cup and they are currently inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th place). When it comes to Aston Villa, they beat Nottingham Forest 4-2 last time out and they are currently 4th in the league. In their previous 2 meetings, both sides have picked up one win each. For Luton Town, they’re just starting to struggle a bit. The Hatters are ranked 14th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 5-game winless run in all competitions (1D,4L). As for Aston Villa, they need to make sure that they come out of this game with the 3 points. Villa are ranked 4th in GPG (2.2) and they currently have the 5th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 1-3
Burnley VS Bournemouth
Burnley were thrashed 3-0 at Crystal Palace last time out and they are currently inside the Relegation Zone in 19th place. When it comes to Bournemouth, they’ve lost 1-0 at home to both Manchester City and Leicester during the past week and they currently sit 14th in the table. In their previous 13 meetings, Burnley have won 7 times whilst Bournemouth have won 4 times. For Burnley, they need to win this game. The Clarets are ranked 19th in GPG (1.0) and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run in all competitions (2D,7L). As for AFC Bournemouth, they need to get back to winning ways. The Cherries are ranked 16th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 7-game winless run in the league (3D,4L).
My Prediction: 1-0
Manchester City VS Manchester United
And in the game of the weekend, Manchester City host Manchester United in the Manchester Derby! Manchester City won 1-0 at Bournemouth in their last league game before they put 6 past Luton in the FA Cup and they are currently second in the league. When it comes to Manchester United, they lost 2-1 at home to Fulham last weekend before they beat Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup and they currently sit 6th in the table. In their previous 35 meetings, Man City have won 18 games compared to Man United’s 13. For Manchester City, they just have to keep winning. City are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.3) and they’re currently on an 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions (16W,2D). As for Manchester United, they need to have confidence that they can get something from this game. United are ranked 12th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 4th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 4-2
Sheffield United VS Arsenal
Monday Night Football hosts an important game as Sheffield United welcome Arsenal to Bramall Lane. Sheffield United lost 1-0 at Wolves last weekend and they are currently bottom of the league. When it comes to Arsenal, they thrashed Newcastle 4-1 last time out and they currently sit third in the table. In their previous 6 meetings, Sheffield U have won once compared to Arsenal’s 4. For Sheffield United, they’ll need to do something special if they’re going to get anything from this game. The Blades are ranked 20th in GPG (0.8) and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league. As for Arsenal, how many can they score I wonder? The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.4) and they’re currently on a 6-game winning run in the league (with an aggregate score of 25-3).
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