Bournemouth VS Chelsea
Bournemouth thrashed Leeds United 4-1 in their last game and they currently sit 13th in the table. Chelsea lost 3-1 away to Arsenal last time out and they find themselves in 12th. In their previous 14 meetings, Bournemouth have won 4 times whilst Chelsea have won 9 times. For Bournemouth, a win here would move them above their opponents. The Cherries are ranked 14th in GPG (1.1) and they have the 5th worst home record in the league. As for Chelsea, what’s the point of them evening showing up from now till the end of the season? The Blues are ranked 16th in GPG (0.9) and they’ve lost all six games since Frank Lampard returned to the club.
My Prediction: 4-1
Manchester City VS Leeds
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City take on Sam Allardyce’s Leeds United live on Sky Sports! Manchester City won 2-1 away to Fulham on the weekend before they beat West Ham 3-0 on Wednesday to move top of the Premier League. Leeds United were thrashed 4-1 away to Bournemouth and they currently sit 17th, only outside the relegation zone due to goal difference. In their previous 6 meetings, Man City have won four times whilst Leeds have won once. For Manchester City, they’ll be looking to extend their lead at the top of the PL table. City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.6) and their unbeaten run is now up to 19 games (16W,3D). As for Leeds United, they’re going to have to put in some performance if they are going to get anything out of this game. Leeds are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3) and they have the second-worst away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-1
Tottenham VS Crystal Palace
Tottenham lost 4-3 away to Liverpool last time out and they currently sit 7th in the table. Crystal Palace won 4-3 at home to West Ham in their last game and they currently find themselves in 11th place (finally)! In their previous 21 meetings, Tottenham have won 14 times whilst Palace have won 4 times. For Tottenham, they’re all of a sudden in serious threat of not even qualifying for Europe. Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (1.9) and they have the 6th-best home record in the league. As for Crystal Palace, they’ll fancy themselves to get a result from this game. The Eagles are ranked 15th in GPG (1.0) and they have the 12th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-3
Wolves VS Aston Villa
Wolves host Aston Villa in the West Midlands Derby. Wolverhampton Wanderers were shambolically defeated 6-0 by Brighton last weekend and they currently sit 14th in the table. Aston Villa lost 1-0 away to Manchester United and they currently sit 8th. In their previous 17 meetings, Wolves have won 7 times whilst Aston Villa have won 5 times. For Wolverhampton Wanderers, a win here would all but secure them a place in the Premier League for next season. Wolves are ranked 18th in GPG (0.9) and they’ve won each of their last 3 home games (without conceding a goal). As for Aston Villa, they need to keep winning if they’re going to finish in the top 7 come the end of May. Villa are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4) and they have the 6th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 1-0
Liverpool VS Brentford
Liverpool beat Tottenham 4-3 on the weekend before they beat Fulham 1-0 at home midweek. Liverpool currently sit 5th in the table. Brentford won 2-1 at home to Nottingham Forest last time out and they are currently 9th. In their previous 3 meetings, both teams have won once and the other game ended in a draw. For Liverpool, they need to keep winning if they’re going to have any chance of playing Champions League football next season. The Reds are ranked third in GPG (1.9) and they are currently on a 5-game winning streak (16-7 on aggregate). As for Brentford, a win here would do their European hopes a world of good. The Bees are ranked 7th in GPG (1.5) and they have the 10th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 3-2
Newcastle VS Arsenal
Newcastle host Arsenal in a huge Premier League clash. Newcastle beat Southampton 3-1 last time out and they currently sit third in the table. Arsenal won 3-1 at home to Chelsea on the 2nd of May, but they’ve slipped down to second in the table, a point behind league leaders Manchester City. In their previous 25 meetings, Newcastle have won 3 times whilst Arsenal have won 19 times. The last time both teams scored in the same match came back in 2018. For Newcastle United, 3 wins from their last 5 games and they’ll be playing Champions League football next season. The Magpies are ranked 6th in GPG (1.8) and they have the 5th-best home record in the league. As for Arsenal, this game will really test if they have what it takes to win the Premier League this season. The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.4) and they have the best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-2
West Ham VS Manchester United
West Ham United have lost 4-3 away to Crystal Palace and 3-0 away to Manchester City in the past week and they currently sit 15th in the table. Manchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0 before they lost 1-0 at Brighton last night. United currently find themselves in 4th place. In their previous 32 meetings, West Ham have won 5 times whilst Man United have won 19 times. For West Ham United, they still need to pick up wins as they aren’t fully safe yet. The Hammers are ranked 13th in GPG (1.1) and they have the 15th-best home record in the league. As for Manchester United, they really need to pick their form up as it hasn’t been great recently. United are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5) and they’ve kept more clean sheets than anyone in the league this season (15).
My Prediction: 1-2
Fulham VS Leicester
Fulham lost 2-1 at home to Manchester City on the weekend before they lost 1-0 away to Liverpool during the week. Fulham are currently 10th in the table. Leicester City drew two each with Everton last time out and they currently sit in 16th place, only outside the relegation zone due to goal difference. In their previous 6 meetings, Fulham have won twice whilst Leicester have won three times. For Fulham, they need to make sure that they end the season inside the top half of the table. The Cottagers are ranked 11th in GPG (1.3) and they also have the 11th-best home record in the league. As for Leicester City, they need to pick up wins and fast. The Foxes are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4) and they have the 14th-best away record in the league.
My Prediction: 2-1
Brighton VS Everton
Brighton host Everton in a big game for both clubs. Brighton smashed Wolves 6-0 on the weekend before they beat Manchester United 1-0 last night. Brighton currently sit 6th. Everton drew 2-2 away to Leicester last time out and they currently sit 19th, just a point away from safety. In their last 11 meetings, Brighton have won 4 times whilst Everton have won 5 times. For Brighton and Hove Albion, they should be winning this game comfortably. The Seagulls are ranked 5th in GPG (1.9) and they’ve conceded more penalties than any other team in the league this season (8). As for Everton, everything’s starting to become a “can’t afford to lose game” now. The Toffees are ranked 20th in GPG (0.8) and they haven’t won any of their last 15 away games.
My Prediction: 3-0
Nottingham Forest VS Southampton
Nottingham Forest host Southampton in arguably the biggest game of both teams’ seasons. Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 away to Brentford last time out and they currently sit 18th in the table, only inside the relegation zone due to goal difference. Southampton lost 3-1 away to Newcastle last weekend and they are currently bottom of the league, 6 points off safety. In their previous 3 meetings, Notts Forest have won once whilst Southampton have won twice. For Nottingham Forest, they have to win this game. Forest are ranked 17th in GPG (0.9) and they have the 12th-best home record in the league. As for Southampton, they are going to have to basically win every game from now till the end of the season if they want to stay up. The Saints are ranked 19th in GPG (0.8) and their winless run is now up to 9 games (3D,6L).
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