Arsenal VS Southampton
Arsenal host Southampton as top plays bottom on Friday Night Football. Arsenal dropped more points last week when they drew two each with West Ham and they now only lead Manchester City by 4 points (City also have a game in hand). Southampton lost 2-0 at home to Crystal Palace last week and they are currently 4 points away from safety. In their previous 25 meetings, Arsenal have won 11 times whilst Southampton have won 7 times. Arsenal actually haven’t beaten their opponents since 2021. For Arsenal, they need to really bounce back in style here. The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.4) and they have the second-best home record in the league. As for Southampton, they’ll do well to get a result from this game. The Saints are ranked 18th in GPG (0.8) and they haven’t won any of their last 6 games (2D,4L).
My Prediction: 4-0
Fulham VS Leeds
Fulham got back to winning ways last week when they beat Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park. Fulham currently sit 10th in the table. Leeds were once again decimated last week as they lost 6-1 at home to Liverpool. Leeds currently sit 16th in the Prem. In their previous 15 meetings, Fulham have won 5 times whilst Leeds United have won 4 times. Fulham have won both meetings this season (League and FA Cup). For Fulham, they need to keep winning if they’re going to have any chance of playing European football next season. The Cottagers are ranked 10th in GPG (1.4) and they haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last 6 matches. As for Leeds, they really can’t afford to keep losing by big margins. Leeds United are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3) and they haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 8 matches.
My Prediction: 2-0
Brentford VS Aston Villa
Even though both Brentford and Aston Villa are having really good seasons, they come into this game in complete opposite levels of form. Brentford lost 2-0 away to Wolverhampton Wanderers last week and they currently sit 9th in the table. Aston Villa picked up an excellent 3-0 win at home to Newcastle last time out and they currently find themselves in 6th place. In their previous 9 meetings, Brentford have won four times whilst Villa have only won once. That win for Aston Villa came earlier in the season when they thumped their opponents 4-0. For Brentford, they’ll be hoping that they can end their winless run here. The Bees are ranked 7th in GPG (1.5), but they haven’t won any of their last 5 games (2D,3L). As for Aston Villa, they’ll be disappointed with anything other than 3 points from this match. Villa are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4) and they’re unbeaten in all of their last 8 games (7W,1D).
My Prediction: 2-3
Crystal Palace VS Everton
Crystal Palace look to continue their 100% record since Roy Hodgson’s return as they face a struggling Everton side. Crystal Palace picked up a decent 2-0 victory away to Southampton last weekend and they currently sit 12th in the table. Everton lost 3-1 at home to Fulham after some terrible defensive errors and they currently sit 17th, only outside the relegation zone due to goal difference. In their previous 20 meetings, Palace have won 4 times whilst Everton have won 8 times. Everton won 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in October. For Crystal Palace, they’ll be really disappointed if they don’t manage to win this game. The Eagles are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0) and they are ranked 8th in GCPG (1.3). As for Everton, they need to start winning games sooner rather than later. The Toffees are ranked 18th in GPG (0.8) and they haven’t won an away game in any of their last 13.
My Prediction: 3-0
Leicester VS Wolves
Leicester host Wolves as both teams look for a key victory. Leicester lost 3-1 at the Etihad last weekend and they currently sit in a desperate 19th place. Wolverhampton Wanderers picked up a good 2-0 win at home to Brentford and they currently sit 13th in the table. In their previous 13 meetings, Leicester have won 5 times whilst Wolves have won 4 times. Leicester won the reverse fixture earlier on in the season 4-0! For Leicester City, they need to start winning football matches quickly. The Foxes are ranked 11th in GPG (1.3), but they haven’t won any of their last 10 games (1D,9L). As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, a win here and I would say that you’ll be seeing Wolves in the Premier League next season. Wolves are ranked 17th in GPG (0.8) and they are currently on a 3-game unbeaten run (2W,1D).
My Prediction: 0-1
Liverpool VS Nottingham Forest
Liverpool got back to winning ways emphatically on Monday when they won 6-1 at Leeds United. Liverpool currently sit 8th in the table. Nottingham Forest lost 2-0 at home to Manchester United and they are currently in the relegation zone (18th). In their two meetings in 2022, bots teams picked up a 1-0 victory. For Liverpool, they should find themselves back in a European spot at the end of the weekend. The Reds are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.9) and they have the 5th best home record in the league. As for Nottingham Forest, it’s getting really desperate for them now, even if they are so close to getting out of the drop zone. Forest are ranked 18th in GPG (0.8) and they haven’t won any of their last 10 games (3D,7L).
My Prediction: 4-0
Bournemouth VS West Ham
AFC Bournemouth host West Ham United in a huge game for both teams. Bournemouth picked up a brilliant 3-2 win away to Tottenham last weekend and they currently sit 14th in the table. West Ham picked up a positive point when they drew 2-2 with Arsenal last weekend before they thrashed KAA Gent 4-1 last night to advance to the UEFA Europa Conference League Semi Finals. West Ham are currently 15th in the league. In their previous 13 meetings, both sides have won 5 times. There has also been a total of 50 goals scored over those 13 matches. For Bournemouth, a win here and they are almost safe for another season. The Cherries are ranked 13th in GPG (1.0), but they have the 4th worst home record in the league. As for West Ham, a win here would put them in a really good position to stay up. The Hammers are ranked 16th in GPG (1.0) and they have the third-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-2
Newcastle VS Tottenham
Newcastle host Tottenham in what could prove to be the deciding factor of which team plays in the UEFA Champions League next season. Newcastle were dismantled by Aston Villa last weekend as they lost 3-0 and they currently sit 4th in the table. Tottenham awfully lost 3-2 at home to Bournemouth and they currently sit 5th. In their previous 24 meetings, Newcastle have won 29% of the time whilst Spurs have won 54% of the time. For Newcastle, a win here would put them in an unbelievable position to qualify for the Champions League. The Magpies are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6) and they have the 6th best home record in the league. As for Tottenham, they cannot afford to lose this game. Spurs are ranked 5th in GPG (1.8), but they haven’t won any of their last 6 games away from home.
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