2024/25 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 31

Everton VS Arsenal

Everton lost 1-0 at Liverpool midweek and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Arsenal, they beat Fulham 2-1 last time out and they currently find themselves up in second! In their previous 30 meetings, Everton have won 7 games compared to Arsenal’s 17! For Everton, this will be one of their last-ever games at Goodison Park! The Toffees are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the 13th-best home record in the league! As for Arsenal, they should be winning this game! The Gunners are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the second-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-3

Crystal Palace VS Brighton

Rivals collide at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace host Brighton! Crystal Palace could only draw at Southampton the other day and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Brighton, they got stuffed 3-0 by Aston Villa last time out and they currently find themselves 8th in the league! In their previous 22 meetings, Palace have won 7 times whilst Brighton have won one less! For Crystal Palace, it’s all about hurting their Rivals’ European chances for them! The Eagles are ranked 14th in GPG (1.3) and they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run in all competitions (5W,1D)! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they need to bounce back from what has been a difficult week! The Seagulls are ranked 10th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 7th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Ipswich VS Wolves

Ipswich welcome Wolves to Portman Road for a massive Relegation 6-pointer! Ipswich picked up a massive 2-1 victory away at Bournemouth on Wednesday, but they do still currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Wolves, they knocked off West Ham (1-0) last time out and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 12 meetings, Ipswich have won 33% of the time whilst Wolves have won 25% of the time! For Ipswich Town, they have to win this game, it’s as simple as that! The Tractor Boys are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, a win here and they’re almost safe! Wolves are ranked 13th in GPG (1.4) and they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

West Ham VS Bournemouth

West Ham lost 1-0 away at Wolves earlier in the week and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Bournemouth, they suffered a terrible 2-1 home defeat against Ipswich last time out and they currently find themselves in 10th position! In their previous 16 meetings, West Ham have won 6 times compared to Bournemouth’s 4! For West Ham United, they’re really not playing for much! The Hammers are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1) and they also currently have the 5th-worst home record in the league! As for AFC Bournemouth, they need to turn this terrible form around! The Cherries are ranked 9th in GPG (1.6) and they’ve managed to pick up just 1 point from their last 5 league games!

My Prediction: 1-1

Aston Villa VS Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest in what looks to be an exciting Saturday Night Football clash! Aston Villa picked up a great 3-0 win away at Brighton midweek and they currently sit 7th in the table! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they edged past Manchester United last time out and they currently find themselves up in third! In their previous 11 meetings, Villa have won 45% of the time compared to Forest’s 27%! For Aston Villa, a win here would keep them in touching distance of a Champions League spot! Villa are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4) and they’re currently on a 6-game winning run in all competitions (and they’ve only conceded once)! As for Nottingham Forest, this is another big test for them! Forest are ranked 7th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the third-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Brentford VS Chelsea

Brentford lost 2-1 at Newcastle last time out and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they managed to beat Tottenham 1-0 last night and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! In their previous 11 meetings, Brentford have won 3 games compared to 5 wins for Chelsea! For Brentford, they’re still not out of European contention yet (as long as they sort their form out)! The Bees are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league! As for Chelsea, they need to keep winning! The Blues are ranked 5th in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the 9th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

Fulham VS Liverpool

Fulham host Liverpool in a game that really could go a number of different ways! Fulham lost 2-1 at Arsenal earlier this week and they currently sit 9th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they beat Rivals Everton 1-0 last time out and they currently lead the league! In their previous 19 meetings, Fulham have won 3 games whilst Liverpool have won quadruple that! For Fulham, they need to be at their very best here! The Cottagers are ranked 11th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 10th-best home record in the league! As for Liverpool, they’re looking to move a step closer to their second-ever Premier League Title! The Reds are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3) and they currently have the best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-3

Tottenham VS Southampton

Tottenham lost 1-0 at Chelsea last night and they currently sit 14th in the table! When it comes to Southampton, they came so close to beating Crystal Palace last time out (they drew 1-1) and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 25 meetings, Spurs have won 64% of the time compared to Southampton’s 16%! For Tottenham Hotspur, this is a game they have to win! Spurs are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the 14th-best home record in the league! As for Southampton, it’s all about trying to give the fans something to cheer for now! The Saints are ranked 20th in GPG (0.7) and they currently have the worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 3-1

Manchester United VS Manchester City

The second Manchester Derby of the season takes place at Old Trafford as United host City! Manchester United lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest midweek and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they cruised past Leicester (2-0) last time out and they currently find themselves in 5th! In their previous 39 meetings, Man United have won 15 games whilst Man City have won 19! For Manchester United, it’s all about beating their Rivals for them! United are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 12th-best home record in the league! As for Manchester City, they need to get another win here! City are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9), but they currently only have the 10th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1

Leicester VS Newcastle

Leicester lost 2-0 at Manchester City earlier this week and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Newcastle, they picked up a good 2-1 win over Brentford last time out and they currently find themselves up in 6th! In their previous 20 meetings, Leicester have won 10 games compared to Newcastle’s 8! For Leicester City, it’s starting to become “Now or Never” for them! The Foxes are ranked 19th in GPG (0.8) and they’re currently on an 8-game losing run in all competitions (they also haven’t scored in any of their last 7 league games)! As for Newcastle United, they should win this game comfortably! The Magpies are ranked 8th in GPG (1.7) and they currently have the 4th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-4