Gameweek 27 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the Manchester Derby between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Everton vs West Ham
Everton will host West Ham United in the Premier League this weekend, and they will be looking to get their stuttering campaign back on track. They are winless in the last six league matches and will have to pick up points if they want to beat the drop this season. Everton are in real danger of relegation if they continue to drop points.
West Ham are eighth in the league table, and they ended their winless streak with a win over Brentford on Monday. They will look to build on that result now. Matches between these two sides are often evenly matched, and the two teams have won three each of their last six meetings.
Meanwhile, Everton have drawn five of their last six league matches, and this one is likely to follow suit. The two teams could end up cancelling each other out.
Probable Bet: Draw
Fulham vs Brighton
Fulham host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, and they will look push for a place in the top half with a win here. The Cottagers are coming into this game on the back of a morale boosting victory against Manchester United away from home, and they will fancy their chances against the Seagulls.
They are unbeaten in their last eight matches against Brighton in all competitions. Meanwhile, the away side have been quite inconsistent, and they have picked up just two wins from the last six league matches. This is likely to be a tricky encounter for them, and Roberto de Zerbi’s men are unlikely to come away with all three points. A double chance with Fulham winning or drawing would be ideal.
Probable Bet: Fulham to win or draw
Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford host Chelsea in the Premier League, and they will look to pick up a home win and get their season back on track. They could be dragged into the relegation dogfight if they continue to drop points. They have lost five of their last six league matches.
Meanwhile, the Blues are going through a rough patch as well, and they have picked up just one win from their last four league matches. Chelsea will be desperate to salvage their season, and it remains to be seen whether they can come out on top.
Brentford have been quite vulnerable defensively, conceding at least twice in eight of the last ten league matches. Their defence could be their undoing here. However, Brentford are unbeaten in the last four matches against Chelsea, winning three of those contests. This is likely to be a close contest here with both teams pushing for the win. A high scoring game could be on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Newcastle United vs Wolves
Newcastle United take on Wolves in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways at home. The Magpies have picked up just two wins from their last six league matches, and they are up against the side that has won three of their last four league matches. Both teams are quite evenly matched, and this is likely to be a crunch contest.
Newcastle are unbeaten in five of their last six meetings against Wolves, but the away side will certainly fancy their chances against the vulnerable Newcastle defence, which has conceded at least twice in seven of their last eight league matches. Both teams have scored in five of the last six meetings between these two teams.A high scoring contest is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/ Over 2.5 goals
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
Nottingham Forest host league leaders Liverpool, and they will look to get back to winning ways here. The Tricky Trees have lost four of their last six league matches, and they are close to the relegation zone.
On the other hand, Liverpool are on top of the league table, but they have Manchester City and Arsenal breathing down their necks. The away side are plagued with injuries, but they will be desperate for a win. Liverpool have won seven of their last eight league matches, and they have won three of their last four against Nottingham Forest. The away side will certainly be the favourites here.
Meanwhile, the home team have conceded ten goals in their last six matches across all competitions, and they are up against the side that has scored at least three goals in six of their last seven league matches. A high scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur will look to continue their push for Champions League qualification with a win over Crystal Palace this weekend. They have won the last seven matches against the Eagles, keeping a clean sheet in six of those matches. The visitors have picked up just two wins from the last six league games, and they will be the underdogs heading into this contest.
Tottenham are the team in form, and they have the momentum with them as well. The home team were beaten by Wolves in their last outing, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly. The home team have the quality to grind out all three points eventually.
Probable Bet: Tottenham win
Luton Town vs Aston Villa
Luton Town host Aston Villa in the Premier League, and they will look to end their losing streak with a positive result at home. They have failed to win five of the last six league matches, losing the last three.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are picking up form right now with three wins from their last four league matches. They are undoubtedly the better team on paper and should be able to grind out a result here. The last time these two sides met, Aston Villa picked up a 3-1 win at home, and they will look pull off an away win now.
Probable Bet: Aston Villa win
Burnley vs Bournemouth
Burnley will take on Bournemouth in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The home team are without a win in their last six league matches, losing four of them.
Bournemouth are in similar form losing three of the last six league matches, and they are winless in that time. Both teams will be desperate for a win here, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top.
19 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two sides, and Burnley have conceded at least three goals in their last three league games. Neither side are particularly good defensively and an open game is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/ Over 2.5 goals
Manchester City vs Manchester United
Manchester City host Manchester United in a high-octane derby game this weekend, and they will look to continue their title push with the win at home. Manchester City have won five of their last sixx league matches, and they will be full of confidence heading into this game.
Meanwhile, Manchester United lost their last league game against Fulham, and they will be desperate to bounce back. They cannot afford to drop points if they want to secure Champions League qualification.
Both teams are likely to put up a strong fight here, but Manchester City are the in-form team, and they will have the momentum with them. They have picked up five wins from the last six matches against Manchester United and should be able to extend their fine run of form against their cross town rivals.
Probable Bet: Man City win
Sheffield United vs Arsenal
Sheffield United host Arsenal in the Premier League, and the Blades will look to boost their survival hopes with a win here. They have lost four of their last five league matches and are up against the most in-form team in the league.
Arsenal are third in the league table with six wins from their last six league matches. The North Londoners have picked up four victories from their last four meetings against Sheffield United as well.
They will be desperate to close the gap with Liverpool, and a win here could send them to the top of the table provided the other results go their way. The away side will be firm favourites to pick up all three points.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
