Fulham VS Wolves
Fulham host Wolves in this week’s edition of Friday Night Football. Fulham picked up a great win away from home against Brighton last week (1-0) and they currently sit 6th in the table. Wolves suffered a disappointing loss at home to Bournemouth last time out (1-0) and they currently sit in 15th place. In their previous 19 meetings, Fulham have only won 3 times compared to Wolves’ 10 victories. Fulham haven’t scored against Wolves in any of their last 4 meetings. For Fulham, this is a game they should be winning. Fulham are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they’re on a 3-game winning streak (in all competitions). As for Wolves, they’ll be aiming to bounce back from last week’s poor showing. Wolverhampton Wanderers are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7) and they have the 15th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-0
Everton VS Aston Villa
Everton picked up a really important win over Leeds United last week (1-0) and they currently find themselves 16th in the Premier League table. Aston Villa conceded late on to lose 4-2 at home to Arsenal and they currently sit 11th in the table. In their previous 19 meetings, Everton have won 6 times compared to Villa’s 7. Villa have picked up 17 points in their last 7 meetings with the Toffees (5W,2D). For Everton, Sean Dyche will be hoping to make it 3 wins from 3 in front of his home crowd. The Toffees are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7) and they have the 15th-best home record in the league. As for Aston Villa, they’ll be hoping that this is the game where they can get back to winning ways. Villa are ranked 11th in GPG (1.2) and they’ve lost all of their last 3 games by an aggregate score of 5-11.
My Prediction: 1-1
Leeds VS Southampton
19th hosts 20th as Leeds welcome Southampton to Elland Road for a huge match for both clubs. Leeds suffered a 1-0 loss away to Everton last week whilst Southampton picked up a brilliant 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. In their previous 8 meetings, both sides have picked up 3 wins each. The last two meetings have both ended in draws. For Leeds United, they have to take advantage of being the home team in this one. Leeds are ranked 11th in GPG (1.2), but they haven’t won a league game in their last 9 attempts. As for Southampton, this is a good opportunity for them to move off the bottom of the table and potentially out of the relegation zone entirely. The Saints are ranked 16th in GPG (0.8) and they have the 11th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 0-2
Leicester VS Arsenal
Leicester City’s good run of form ended last week as they were thrashed 3-0 by Manchester United. Leicester currently sit 14th in the Premier League table. Arsenal got a bit of luck to beat Aston Villa 4-2 last week and it’s seen them move back into top spot. In their previous 18 meetings, Leicester have won 4 times compared to Arsenal’s 11. Arsenal have won each of the last 4 meetings by an aggregate score of 11-3. For Leicester City, this is going to be another tough game for them. The Foxes are ranked 8th in GPG (1.6), but they have the second-worst defence in the league. As for Arsenal, they’ll fancy their chances to win this game. The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.2) and they have the best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 1-3
West Ham VS Nottingham Forest
West Ham suffered a 2-0 defeat away to London rivals Tottenham last week and they currently find themselves sitting in the relegation zone (18th). Nottingham Forest picked up an excellent point in a one-all draw with Manchester City last week and they currently sit 13th in the table. In their previous 5 meetings, West Ham have won 3 times compared to Forest’s 2. For West Ham United, this feels like a huge game in their season. The Hammers are ranked 16th in GPG (0.8) and they have the 14th-best home record in the league. As for Nottingham Forest, this is an opportunity for them to put a gap between themselves and the bottom 3. Notts Forest are ranked 18th in GPG (0.8) and they have the worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 1-1
Bournemouth VS Manchester City
AFC Bournemouth picked up a great win away to Wolverhampton Wanderers last week (1-0) and they’ve moved out of the relegation zone as a result of it (17th). Manchester City dropped two points away to Nottingham Forest last weekend before they drew 1-1 in Leipzig on Wednesday Night. City currently sit in second place, two points off top spot (who have a game in hand). In their previous 12 meetings, City have won every meeting by an aggregate score of 36-6. For Bournemouth, this is going to be a tough game, but it’s also not going to be impossible to pick up a result. The Cherries are ranked 14th in GPG (0.9) and they haven’t won any of their last 4 home games. As for Manchester City, they cannot drop points here. City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.5) and they have the second-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-3
Crystal Palace VS Liverpool
Crystal Palace picked up a positive point away to Brentford last week (1-1) even though they would’ve been annoyed that they couldn’t hold on for the win. Palace currently sit 12th in the table. Liverpool picked up a great 2-0 win at Newcastle last week to put themselves back into the top 4 fight before they were thrashed 5-2 at home by Real Madrid in the Champions League. Liverpool currently sit 8th in the table. In their previous 22 meetings, Palace have won 4 times compared to Liverpool’s 16. Palace’s last victory against Liverpool came back in 2017. For Crystal Palace, can they finally pick up the win that they’ve been craving? The Eagles are ranked 14th in GPG (0.9) and they haven’t won any of their last 8 matches. As for Liverpool, this is a great opportunity for them to move further up the table. The Reds are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7), but they only have the 12th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 0-2
Tottenham VS Chelsea
Tottenham host Chelsea in an important London Derby for both sides. Tottenham picked up a 2-0 win at home to West Ham last week and they currently find themselves sitting inside the top 4. Chelsea suffered a pretty horrendous 1-0 loss at home to Southampton last week and they currently sit 10th in the table. In their previous 34 meetings, Spurs have only won 5 times compared to Chelsea’s 18. Spurs’ last league win over Chelsea happened all the way back in 2018 (3-1). For Tottenham, this is a game they really should be winning. Spurs are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8) and they have the 5th best home record in the league. As for Chelsea, they need to start winning football matches if they’re to play in Europe next season. The Blues are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they haven’t won any of their last 5 games in all competitions (only scored once).
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