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2024/25 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 27

Linus O'Howell

Brighton VS Bournemouth

Credit: Opta Analyst
Credit: Opta Analyst

Brighton host Bournemouth in what is an important game for both sides! Brighton smashed 4 past Southampton on the weekend and they currently sit 9th in the table! When it comes to Bournemouth, they suffered a shock 1-0 loss at home to Wolves last time out and they currently find themselves in 6th! In their previous 19 meetings, Brighton have won 6 games compared to Bournemouth’s 9! For Brighton and Hove Albion, this is an opportunity for them to move level on points with their opponents! The Seagulls are ranked 10th in GPG (1.6) and they’re currently on a 3-game winning run in all competitions! As for AFC Bournemouth, this is a big game for them! The Cherries are ranked 8th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 5th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

 


Crystal Palace VS Aston Villa

Credit: Tom's Guide
Credit: Tom's Guide

Crystal Palace picked up a great 2-0 win away at Fulham 2 days ago and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Aston Villa, they managed to edge out Chelsea last time out and they currently find themselves in 8th! In their previous 18 meetings, Palace have won 8 games whilst Villa have won 7! For Crystal Palace, they need to sort their home form out! The Eagles are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 5th-worst home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, a win here would be a great result! Villa are ranked 12th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W,2D)!

My Prediction: 1-2

 


Wolves VS Fulham

Credit: DAZN
Credit: DAZN

Wolves picked up a great away victory at Bournemouth on the weekend and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Fulham, they suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss at home to Crystal Palace last time out and they currently find themselves in 10th! In their previous 23 meetings, Wolves have won 12 games whilst Fulham have won a third of that! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, a win here and they all of a sudden have a big gap to the Relegation Zone! Wolves are ranked 13th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 4th-worst home record in the league! As for Fulham, they need to get straight back to winning ways! The Cottagers are ranked 11th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 9th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

 


Chelsea VS Southampton

Credit: DAZN
Credit: DAZN

Chelsea lost 2-1 at Aston Villa on the weekend and they currently sit 7th in the table! When it comes to Southampton, they got thumped 4-0 by Brighton last time out and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 26 meetings, Chelsea have won 14 times whilst Southampton have won 5 times! For Chelsea, they have to win this game by a big margin! The Blues are ranked 5th in GPG (1.8) and they’re currently on a 3-game losing run (in all competitions)! As for Southampton, I’d be stunned if they managed to get anything from this game! The Saints are ranked 20th in GPG (0.7) and they currently have the worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 3-1

 


Brentford VS Everton

Credit: DAZN
Credit: DAZN

Brentford put 4 past Leicester Friday Night and they currently find themselves 11th in the league! When it comes to Everton, they let a 2-goal lead slip to draw with Manchester United last time out and they currently sit 14th in the table! In their previous 9 meetings, Brentford have won twice whilst Everton have won double that! For Brentford, they can’t afford to slip up here! The Bees are ranked 6th in GPG (1.8) and they haven’t won any of their last 6 home games in all competitions (1D,5L)! As for Everton, they’ll fancy themselves here! The Toffees are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1) and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run in the league (4W,2D)!

My Prediction: 2-2

 


Manchester United VS Ipswich

Manchester United managed to come from behind to draw with Everton at the weekend and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Ipswich, they got thumped 4-1 by Tottenham last time out and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! In their previous 2 meetings, United have won once whilst their league meeting ended in a draw! For Manchester United, they’ve got to win this game! United are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 14th-best home record in the league! As for Ipswich Town, they need to start picking up more results! The Tractor Boys are ranked 19th in GPG (0.9) and they’re currently on a 7-game winless run in the league (2D,5L)!

My Prediction: 3-1

 


Nottingham Forest VS Arsenal

Credit: DAZN
Credit: DAZN

Nottingham Forest host Arsenal in a must-win game for both sides! Nottingham Forest lost 4-3 at Newcastle yesterday and they currently sit third in the table! When it comes to Arsenal, they suffered a terrible 1-0 loss at home to West Ham last time out and they currently find themselves second in the league! In their previous 9 meetings, Forest have won 3 games whilst Arsenal have won double that! For Nottingham Forest, this is a game they have to win! Forest are ranked 8th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 5th-best home record in the league! As for Arsenal, they cannot afford another loss here! The Gunners are ranked 4th in GPG (2.0) and they currently have the second-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1

 


Tottenham VS Manchester City

Credit: DAZN
Credit: DAZN

Tottenham put 4 past Ipswich last time out and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they lost 2-0 at home to Liverpool yesterday and they currently find themselves in 4th! In their previous 34 meetings, Spurs have won 12 games compared to Man City’s 18! For Tottenham Hotspur, their form is just starting to come back a little! Spurs are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0) and they’re currently on a 3-game winning run in the league! As for Manchester City, they need to find a result from somewhere! City are ranked 3rd in GPG (2.0) and they currently have the 10th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

 


Liverpool VS Newcastle

Credit: Tom's Guide
Credit: Tom's Guide

Liverpool host Newcastle with both teams aiming to build on their weekend wins! Liverpool picked up a great 2-0 win away at Manchester City yesterday and they currently lead the league! When it comes to Newcastle, they managed to beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 last time out and they currently sit 5th in the table! In their previous 27 meetings, Liverpool have won 16 games whilst Newcastle have won a quarter of that! For Liverpool, it’s all about managing the gap now! The Reds are ranked 1st in GPG (2.4) and they currently have the best home record in the league! As for Newcastle United, they need to do a lot better here than they did in their last away game! The Magpies are ranked 7th in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the 8th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 4-1

 


West Ham VS Leicester

Credit: Tom's Guide
Credit: Tom's Guide

West Ham picked up an amazing 1-0 win away at Arsenal last time out and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Leicester, they got thumped 4-0 by Brentford Friday Night and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 22 meetings, West Ham have won 7 times whilst Leicester have won 10 times! For West Ham United, they should be winning this game! The Hammers are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2) and they also currently have the 15th-best home record in the league! As for Leicester City, they have to stop losing! The Foxes are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the second-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

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