Leicester VS Manchester City
Pep Guardiola takes charge of his 500th game as Manchester City Manager in a must-win game away at Leicester! Leicester lost 3-1 at Liverpool last time out and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th place)! When it comes to Manchester City, they could only draw with Everton on Boxing Day and they currently sit 7th in the table! In their previous 24 meetings, Leicester have won 5 games whilst Man City have won triple that! It’s worth mentioning that City have won each of the last 4 meetings at the King Power without conceding a goal! For Leicester City, there’s definitely an opportunity for them here! The Foxes are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2) and they’re currently on a 3-game losing run (10-1 on aggregate)! As for Manchester City, they have to win this game! City are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and they’re currently on a 5-game winless run in all competitions (2D,3L)!
My Prediction: 0-1
Crystal Palace VS Southampton
Crystal Palace picked up a good point in Bournemouth on Boxing Day and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Southampton, they lost 1-0 at home to West Ham last time out and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 27 meetings, Palace have won 10 times whilst Southampton have won 14 times! For Crystal Palace, this is a game that they should be winning! The Eagles are ranked 17th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the third-worst home record in the league! As for Southampton, they need a result here! The Saints are ranked 20th in GPG (0.6) and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run in all competitions (2D,7L)!
My Prediction: 2-0
Everton VS Nottingham Forest
Everton picked up a positive point away at Manchester City a couple of days ago and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they beat Tottenham 1-0 last time out and they currently find themselves all the way up in 4th! In their previous 4 meetings, Everton have won twice whilst there have also been 2 draws! You have to go all the way back to 1999 for the last time that Forest beat Everton! For Everton, they’ll be aiming to keep their unbeaten run going! The Toffees are ranked 19th in GPG (0.9) and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run (1W,3D)! As for Nottingham Forest, this is another great opportunity for them! Forest are ranked 13th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 4-game winning run!
My Prediction: 0-1
Fulham VS Bournemouth
Fulham host Bournemouth in what is my personal favourite game of the weekend! Fulham picked up a great win away at Chelsea on Boxing Day and they currently sit 8th in the table! When it comes to Bournemouth, they drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace last time out and they currently find themselves in 6th position! In their previous 10 meetings, Fulham have won 2 times compared to Bournemouth’s 5! For Fulham, they need to take advantage of being the home team! The Cottagers are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run (2W,4D)! As for AFC Bournemouth, this is a big game for them! The Cherries are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they’re also currently on a 6-game unbeaten run (4W,2D)!
My Prediction: 1-1
Tottenham VS Wolves
Tottenham lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest two days ago and they currently find themselves 12th in the league! When it comes to Wolves, they won 2-0 against Manchester United last time out and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 17 meetings, Spurs have won 7 games compared to Wolves’ 6! It’s worth mentioning that Wolves have won the last 3 times these two sides have met! For Tottenham Hotspur, they have to win this game! Spurs are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.2) and they currently have the 12th-best home record in the league! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they can definitely get something from this game! Wolves are ranked 8th in GPG (1.6) and they’re currently 2 for 2 under Vitor Pereira (without conceding a goal)!
My Prediction: 2-3
West Ham VS Liverpool
West Ham picked up all 3 points away at Southampton last time out and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they beat Leicester 3-1 on Boxing Day and they currently lead the league! In their previous 30 meetings, West Ham have won 6 games compared to Liverpool’s 19! For West Ham United, they’d very much take a point from this game! The Hammers are ranked 14th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run (2W,2D)! As for Liverpool, they should win this game! The Reds are ranked 1st in GPG (2.4) and they’re currently on a 22-game unbeaten run in all competitions (19W,3D)!
My Prediction: 1-3
Aston Villa VS Brighton
Aston Villa got stuffed 3-0 by Newcastle last time out and they currently find themselves in 9th! When it comes to Brighton, they drew 0-0 with Brentford last night and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 13 meetings, Villa have won 7 games compared to just the 2 wins for Brighton! For Aston Villa, they need to win this game given they’re the home side! Villa are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 4th-best home record in the league! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they really need to start winning again! The Seagulls are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they’re currently on a 6-game winless run (4D,2L)!
My Prediction: 2-1
Ipswich VS Chelsea
Chelsea look to get back to winning ways in an away day at Ipswich! Ipswich lost 1-0 at Arsenal last night and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Chelsea, they lost late at home to Fulham last time out and they currently sit third in the league! The most recent meeting between these two sides came all the way back in 2011, with Chelsea winning 7-0 in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup! For Ipswich Town, can they pull off a big upset here? The Tractor Boys are ranked 18th in GPG (0.9) and they’re still the only team yet to win at home in the league this season! As for Chelsea, they need to bounce back in a big way here! The Blues are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.1) and they currently have the best away record in the league!
My Prediction: 0-4
Manchester United VS Newcastle
Manchester United lost 2-0 at Wolves last time out and they currently sit 14th in the table! When it comes to Newcastle United, they thrashed Aston Villa 3-0 on Boxing Day and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! In their previous 29 meetings, Man United have won 16 games compared to 7 wins for Newcastle! For Manchester United, they have to start winning again! United are ranked 16th in GPG (1.2) and they’re currently on a 3-game losing run! As for Newcastle United, this is a great opportunity for them to keep their strong run of form going! The Magpies are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and they’re currently on a 4-game winning streak!
My Prediction: 1-3
Brentford VS Arsenal
The first Premier League game of 2025 sees Brentford host Arsenal at the Gtech! Brentford drew 0-0 at Brighton last night and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Arsenal, they beat Ipswich 1-0 last time out and they currently find themselves in second spot! In their previous 8 meetings, Brentford have won just the one once compared to Arsenal’s 6 wins! For Brentford, they’ll be well up for this! The Bees are ranked 5th in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the second-best home record in the league! As for Arsenal, this is a big game for them! The Gunners are ranked 4th in GPG (1.9) and they’re currently on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions (8W,3D)!
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