Bournemouth VS Liverpool
Bournemouth suffered a last-gasp 3-2 defeat away to Arsenal last week and they currently sit bottom of the Premier League. Liverpool decimated Manchester United 7-0 last time out and they currently sit in 5th place. In their previous 14 meetings, Bournemouth have won just once compared to 12 wins for Liverpool. That win for Bournemouth came back in 2016 (4-3). For Bournemouth, it’s going to be very tough for them to get a result from this game. The Cherries are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they have the third-worst home record in the league. As for Liverpool, they’ll expect to win this game comfortably. The Reds are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.9) and they’ve kept 3 clean sheets in a row.
My Prediction: 0-3
Leeds VS Brighton
Leeds suffered a 1-0 loss away to Chelsea last time out and they currently sit 17th in the table, just a point above last place. Brighton thrashed West Ham United 4-0 last weekend and they currently sit 8th in the table. In their previous 17 meetings, Leeds have won just twice compared to Brighton’s 11. Brighton are unbeaten against Leeds in the Premier League (3W,2D). For Leeds United, they need to try and turn their bad form around. Leeds are ranked 12th in GPG (1.2) and only one team has scored in their last 5 matches (1W,4L). As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they’ll want to move up into the European spots this weekend. The Seagulls are ranked 4th in GPG (1.9) and they have the 5th best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 0-2
Leicester VS Chelsea
Leicester City suffered a really poor 1-0 loss away to Southampton last weekend and they currently sit 15th in the Premier League. Chelsea beat Leeds 1-0 in their last league game before they defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League to advance to the Quarter Final stage. Chelsea currently sit 10th in the table. In their previous 22 meetings, Leicester have won 4 times compared to Chelsea’s 12. Leicester’s last win over Chelsea came in the 2020/21 FA Cup Final. For Leicester, they need to turn round their poor form quickly. The Foxes are ranked 10th in GPG (1.4) and they are currently on a 4-game losing streak (in all competitions). As for Chelsea, they’ll be hoping to build on their recent results. The Blues are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they haven’t won any of their last 10 away games.
My Prediction: 1-2
Tottenham VS Nottingham Forest
Tottenham lost 1-0 away to Wolves last weekend before they were dumped out of the Champions League by A.C Milan. Spurs currently sit 4th in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest picked up a point last time out against Everton (2-2) and they currently sit 14th in the table. In their previous 3 meetings, Spurs have won twice whilst Forest have won once. The winning margin in these three games was always two goals. For Tottenham, they need to try and bounce back here. Spurs are ranked 5th in GPG (1.8), but they haven’t scored in any of their last 3 games. As for Notts Forest, they’ll be hoping that they can nick a result from this game. Forest are ranked 17th in GPG (0.8) and they haven’t scored in any of their last 3 away games.
My Prediction: 3-1
Everton VS Brentford
Everton drew 2-2 away to Nottingham Forest last weekend and they currently sit inside the relegation zone in 18th place. Brentford picked up a really good 3-2 win at home to Fulham last Monday and they currently sit 9th in the table. In their previous 5 meetings, Everton have won once compared to two wins for Brentford. For Everton, every game is now crucial for them. The Toffees are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7) and they have the fourth-worst home record in the league. As for Brentford, they should be winning this game. The Bees are ranked 6th in GPG (1.7) and their unbeaten run in the league is now up to 12 games.
My Prediction: 1-3
Crystal Palace VS Manchester City
Crystal Palace suffered a 1-0 loss away to Aston Villa last time out and they currently sit 12th in the table. Manchester City picked up a positive 2-0 win at home to Newcastle and they still find themselves in second place, 5 points behind league leaders Arsenal. In their previous 21 meetings, Palace have won 3 times compared to City’s 15. For Crystal Palace, they’re going to find themselves in a relegation battle if they don’t start winning games again. The Eagles are ranked 16th in GPG (0.8) and they’ve now gone 10 games without a win. As for Manchester City, they’ll expect themselves to win this game. City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.5) and they’re unbeaten in their last 7 matches.
My Prediction: 1-3
Fulham VS Arsenal
Fulham host Arsenal in a really exciting Premier League fixture. Fulham suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Brentford last Monday and they currently sit 7th in the table. Arsenal pulled out a superb comeback to beat Bournemouth 3-2 in their last league game before they drew two each away to Sporting last night in Europa League. Arsenal still sit top of the Premier League by 5 points. In their previous 13 meetings, Fulham have won just once whilst Arsenal have won 8 times. Fulham’s last win against Arsenal came back in the 2011/12 season. For Fulham, a win here would give them a big boost in their fight for European football. Fulham are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5) and they’re unbeaten in their last 4 home games (in all competitions). As for Arsenal, a win here would be another fantastic result for them. The Gunners are ranked second in GPG (2.3) and they have the best away record in the league this season.
My Prediction: 1-2
Manchester United VS Southampton
Manchester United were on the end of a humiliating 7-0 defeat against Liverpool last weekend, but they bounced back with a 4-1 win over Real Betis in the Europa League last night. Man United currently sit third in the Premier League. Southampton picked up a really good 1-0 win at home to Leicester last time out and they currently sit 19th in the table. In their previous 23 meetings, United have won 52% of the time compared to just 9% for Southampton. Southampton’s last victory against Manchester United came back in 2016. For Manchester United, they should win this game comfortably. Man U are ranked 7th in GPG (1.6) and they’re unbeaten in their last 21 home fixtures. As for Southampton, this would be some win if they were able to pull it off. The Saints are ranked 17th in GPG (0.8) and they haven’t drawn away from home this season.
My Prediction: 4-1
West Ham VS Aston Villa
West Ham were destroyed 4-0 by Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend before they beat AEK Larnaca 2-0 in the Europa Conference League last night. West Ham currently sit 16th in the Premier League. Aston Villa picked up a 1-0 win at home to Crystal Palace last weekend and they currently sit 11th in the table. In their previous 18 meetings, West Ham have won 9 times compared to Villa’s 4. West Ham have won each of the last 5 meetings (12-4 on aggregate). For West Ham United, they need to pull away from the teams below them. The Hammers are ranked 15th in GPG (0.9) and they have the 13th-best home record in the league. As for Aston Villa, they should win this game. Villa are ranked 11th in GPG (1.2) and they have the 8th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 0-2
Newcastle VS Wolves
Newcastle VS Wolves is live on Sky Sports because of course it is. Newcastle United suffered a 2-0 loss away to Manchester City last time out and they currently sit 6th in the table. Wolverhampton Wanderers picked up a positive 1-0 win at home to Tottenham last weekend and they currently find themselves in 13th place. In their previous 17 meetings, Newcastle have won 5 times, Wolves have won 4 times and there have been 8 draws. For Newcastle, they really need to get back to winning ways if they are to compete for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The Magpies are ranked 9th in GPG (1.5) and they’ve lost each of their last 3 games 2-0. As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, they’ll believe that they can get something from this game. Wolves are ranked 19th in GPG (0.7) and they have the 15th-best home record in the league.
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