Ipswich VS Crystal Palace
Ipswich host Crystal Palace in what is a must-win game for both sides! Ipswich lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on the weekend and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they scored late to draw with Newcastle last time out and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 7 meetings, both sides have picked up 3 wins apiece! For Ipswich Town, they need to take advantage of being the home team! The Tractor Boys are ranked 17th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the third-worst home record in the league! As for Crystal Palace, this is a game they will very much aim to win! The Eagles are ranked 18th in GPG (0.8) and they currently have the third-worst away record in the league!
My Prediction: 0-1
Leicester VS West Ham
Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s first game as Leicester manager is at home to West Ham! Leicester got smashed 4-1 at Brentford on the weekend and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to West Ham, they got thumped 5-2 by Arsenal last time out and they currently find themselves in 14th place! In their previous 21 meetings, Leicester have won 9 times compared to West Ham’s 7! For Leicester City, they need a result here! The Foxes are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2) and they’ve only managed to pick up 1 point in their last 5 league games! As for West Ham United, they have to win this game! The Hammers are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3) and they currently have the 11th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 1-1
Everton VS Wolves
Everton host Wolves in another game where both teams need to win! Everton got thumped 4-0 at Manchester United yesterday and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Wolves, they lost 4-2 at home to Bournemouth last time out and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! In their previous 16 meetings, Everton have won 5 times whilst Wolves have won 7 times! For Everton, they need to take advantage of being the home team! The Toffees are ranked 19th in GPG (0.8) and they haven’t managed to score a goal in any of their last 4 games! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they need to sort out their defence! Wolves are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 14th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 0-2
Manchester City VS Nottingham Forest
Manchester City suffered yet another defeat yesterday at Liverpool and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they edged out Ipswich last time out and they currently sit 6th in the table! In their previous 4 meetings, Man City have won 3 times whilst the other game ended in a 1-all draw! You’d have to go back to 2009 for the last time Forest beat City! For Manchester City, they have to start winning games again! City are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and they’re currently on a 7-game winless run in all competitions (1D,6L)! As for Nottingham Forest, they’ll really fancy themselves here! Forest are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 4th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 2-2
Newcastle VS Liverpool
Newcastle conceded late in a 1-all draw with Crystal Palace last time out and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they beat Manchester City 2-0 yesterday and they currently find themselves top of the league (by some 9 points)! In their previous 26 meetings, Newcastle have won 4 times whilst Liverpool have won quadruple that! For Newcastle United, they’ll do well to win this game! The Magpies are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the 11th-best home record in the league! As for Liverpool, they’ll be disappointed if they don’t win here! The Reds are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0) and they’re currently on a 7-game winning run in all competitions!
My Prediction: 1-3
Southampton VS Chelsea
Southampton picked up a good point away at Brighton Friday Night, but they are still currently bottom of the league! When it comes to Chelsea, they breezed past Aston Villa (3-0) last time out and they currently sit third in the table! In their previous 25 meetings, Southampton have won 20% of the time compared to 52% for Chelsea! For Southampton, anything from this game would be a plus! The Saints are ranked 19th in GPG (0.8) and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league! As for Chelsea, this is a game they should be winning! The Blues are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0) and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run in all competitions (4W,2D)!
My Prediction: 1-3
Arsenal VS Manchester United
In the biggest game of the week on Prime, Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates! Arsenal put 5 past West Ham last time out and they currently find themselves second in the league! When it comes to Manchester United, they thumped Everton 4-0 yesterday and they currently sit 9th in the table! In their previous 31 meetings, Arsenal have won 11 games compared to Man United’s 13! For Arsenal, they should be winning this game! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0) and they currently have the third-best home record in the league! As for Manchester United, this will be a big test for Ruben Amorim! United are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3) and they currently only have the 13th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 2-1
Aston Villa VS Brentford
Aston Villa lost again yesterday away at Chelsea (3-0) and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Brentford, they smashed Leicester 4-1 last time out and they currently find themselves up in 8th place! In their previous 12 meetings, Villa have only won twice whilst Brentford have won double that! For Aston Villa, they need to start winning games again! Villa are ranked 10th in GPG (1.5) and they’re currently on an 8-game winless run in all competitions (3D,5L)! As for Brentford, this is an opportunity for them to finally win on the road! The Bees are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0), but they currently have the second-worst away record in the league!
My Prediction: 1-1
Fulham VS Brighton
Fulham host Brighton in what could be a really exciting clash! Fulham picked up a decent point away at Tottenham yesterday and they currently sit 10th in the table! When it comes to Brighton, they dropped points in a 1-all draw against Southampton last time out and they currently find themselves in 4th! In their previous 14 meetings, both sides have picked up 4 wins each! For Fulham, I have no words for them honestly! The Cottagers are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 12th-best home record in the league! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they’re another team I have no idea what to expect from! The Seagulls are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 5th-best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 2-2
Bournemouth VS Tottenham
Bournemouth picked up a good 4-2 win away at Wolves last time out and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Tottenham, they drew 1-1 with Fulham yesterday and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! In their previous 14 meetings, Bournemouth have only won twice whilst Spurs have won 10 times! For AFC Bournemouth, they can definitely win this game! The Cherries are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 10th-best home record in the league! As for Tottenham Hotspur, this could go anyway for them! Spurs are ranked 1st in GPG (2.2), but they currently only have the 12th-best away record in the league!
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