2024/25 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 33

Brentford VS Brighton

Brentford host Brighton in an important match for both teams’ European hopes! Brentford drew 1-1 at Arsenal last weekend and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Brighton, they failed to beat Leicester last time out (it finished 2-2) and they currently find themselves in 10th! In their previous 16 meetings, Brentford have won 4 games compared to Brighton’s 7! For Brentford, they need to win this game if they want any chance at playing in Europe next year! The Bees are ranked 7th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 9th-best home record in the league! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they need to try and win this game! The Seagulls are ranked 9th in GPG (1.6) and they’re currently on a 5-game winless run in all competitions (3D,2L)!

My Prediction: 1-1

Crystal Palace VS Bournemouth

Crystal Palace have conceded 10 goals in the past week against Manchester City and Newcastle, and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Bournemouth, they beat Fulham 1-0 last time out and they currently find themselves up in 8th! In their previous 16 meetings, Palace have won 6 games whilst Bournemouth have won 4! For Crystal Palace, they need a result here! The Eagles are ranked 14th in GPG (1.3) and they currently have the 15th-best home record in the league! As for AFC Bournemouth, this is a big test for them! The Cherries are ranked 7th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 5th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-2

Everton VS Manchester City

Everton picked up a fantastic 1-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest last weekend and they currently sit 13th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they put 5 past Crystal Palace last time out and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! In their previous 32 meetings, Everton have won 6 times compared to Man City’s 19! For Everton, they’ll be well up for this! The Toffees are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1) and they currently have the 14th-best home record in the league! As for Manchester City, they should be winning this game! City are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9) and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run in all competitions (3W,2D)!

My Prediction: 1-2

West Ham VS Southampton

West Ham lost late at Liverpool last weekend and they currently find themselves 17th in the table! When it comes to Southampton, they lost 3-0 to Aston Villa last time out and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 26 meetings, West Ham have won 12 times whilst Southampton have won 7 times! For West Ham United, they have to win this game! The Hammers are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1) and they’re currently on a 5-game winless run (2D,3L)! As for Southampton, this might be an opportunity for them to finally win a game again! The Saints are ranked 20th in GPG (0.7) and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run in all competitions (1D,8L)!

My Prediction: 3-1

Aston Villa VS Newcastle

Aston Villa host Newcastle in what is easily the game of the weekend! Aston Villa put 3 past Southampton last weekend before they beat PSG 3-2 midweek (they were knocked out though), and they currently sit 7th in the table! When it comes to Newcastle, they’ve smashed both Manchester United (4-1) and Crystal Palace (5-0) in the past week and they currently find themselves third in the league! In their previous 25 meetings, Villa have won 20% of the time whilst Newcastle have won 48% of the time! For Aston Villa, a win here puts them right into Champions League contention! Villa are ranked 11th in GPG (1.5) and they’re currently on a 4-game winning run in the league! As for Newcastle United, this is a massive challenge for them! The Magpies are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.9) and they’re currently on a 6-game winning run in all competitions!

My Prediction: 2-2

Fulham VS Chelsea

Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage for an important London Derby! Fulham lost 1-0 at Bournemouth last time out and they currently sit 9th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they could only draw with Ipswich on the weekend before they lost 2-1 to Legia Warszawa last night, and they currently find themselves in 6th place! In their previous 18 meetings, Fulham have only won 2 games whilst Chelsea have won 5x that! For Fulham, a win here puts them right back into Europa League contention! The Cottagers are ranked 12th in GPG (1.5) and they currently have the 8th-best home record in the league! As for Chelsea, they can’t afford to lose this game! The Blues are ranked 6th in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the 9th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Ipswich VS Arsenal

Ipswich picked up a good point away at Chelsea last time out, but they do still currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Arsenal, they could only draw with Brentford last weekend, but they managed to pull out a brilliant 2-1 win away at Real Madrid midweek, and they currently find themselves up in second! In the reverse fixture earlier in the season, Arsenal managed to win 1-0! For Ipswich Town, if things don’t go to plan, they could be Relegated come the end of this game! The Tractor Boys are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0) and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league! As for Arsenal, they should win this game! The Gunners are ranked 5th in GPG (1.8) and they currently have the second-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-3

Manchester United VS Wolves

Manchester United got smashed 4-1 by Newcastle last weekend before they somehow managed to beat Lyon 5-4 in the Europa League last night, and they currently find themselves in 14th spot! When it comes to Wolves, they put 4 past Tottenham last time out and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 21 meetings, Man United have won 12 games compared to 5 wins for Wolves! For Manchester United, this is a game they should be winning! United are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2) and they currently have the 13th-best home record in the league! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they’ll fancy themselves here! Wolves are ranked 12th in GPG (1.5) and they’re currently on a 4-game winning run!

My Prediction: 2-2

Leicester VS Liverpool

Leicester host Liverpool needing to win in order to survive! Leicester picked up a decent point away at Brighton last weekend, but they do still currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Liverpool, they edged out West Ham (2-1) last time out and they currently lead the league! In their previous 22 meetings, Leicester have won 5 times whilst Liverpool have won 14 times! For Leicester City, it really is “All or Nothing” for them now! The Foxes are ranked 19th in GPG (0.8) and they’re currently on a 10-game winless run in all competitions (1D,9L)! As for Liverpool, they should win this game comfortably! The Reds are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3) and they currently have the best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-3

Tottenham VS Nottingham Forest

Tottenham lost 4-2 at Wolves last weekend before they picked up a great win in Frankfurt last night, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they suffered a poor 1-0 loss at home to Everton last time out and they currently find themselves in 4th! In their previous 7 meetings, Spurs have won 5 games compared to Forest’s 2! For Tottenham Hotspur, they’re not really playing for anything here! Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (1.9) and they currently have the 12th-best home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, they have to win this game! Forest are ranked 9th in GPG (1.6) and they currently have the 4th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1