Gameweek 29 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the relegation-defining clashes between Burnley and Brentford and Luton Town Nottingham Forest.
Burnley vs Brentford
Burnley host Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to to get back to winning ways. They are currently 19th in the league table, and they will need to pick up points if they want to preserve their status as a top-flight club next season.
The Clarets are yet to pick up a single victory in their last six league matches, and they will be under pressure to turn things around. They are up against a struggling Brentford side, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out all three points.
Meanwhile, Brentford have failed to win any of their last five league matches, and they could easily be dragged into the relegation battle if they continue to falter. Both teams will be desperate for a win here, and this is likely to be a close contest. Brentford managed to pick up a 3-0 win over Burnley back in October, and the home team will be looking to avenge that defeat here.
17 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams, and they have been quite vulnerable defensively. Burnley have conceded at least twice in their last seven league games, and Brentford have conceded at least twice in 10 of their last 12 league matches. A high scoring game is on the cards here, and both teams could get on the scoresheet.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/ Both teams to score
Luton Town vs Nottingham Forest
Luton Town host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and they will be disappointed with the defeat against Bournemouth. At one point it seemed like they were on their way to a convincing victory, but they let slip a 3-0 lead against the Cherries.
The Hatters will be desperate to bounce back here. They have lost five of their last six league matches, and it remains to be seen whether the home team can grind out a positive result here. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are in similar form and they have lost four of their last five league matches.
Both teams are in disappointing form and this is likely to be an evenly matched contest. The last time these two sides met in October, they managed to cancel each other out and share the spoils. A similar result is on the cards here. A draw seems quite likely.
Probable Bet: Draw
Fulham vs Tottenham
Fulham host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The home team are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Wolves, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly.
Meanwhile, the away team picked up an impressive win over Aston Villa in their last league game, and they will look to close in on the top four with another positive result. Tottenham have picked up four wins from their last six matches, and they will be the favourites heading into this game.
They cannot afford to slip up if they want to secure Champions League qualification for the next season. Tottenham are unbeaten in five of the last six meetings against Fulham, and a double chance on the away side seems like a safe bet.
Probable Bet: Tottenham to win or draw
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
West Ham United host Aston Villa in the Premier League, and they will look to continue their recent unbeaten run with a win here. The Hammers are on a three-match unbeaten run in the league, and they will look to close in on the European qualification spots.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial game last time out, and they will need to bounce back strongly. They are fourth in the league table and cannot afford to keep dropping points, with Tottenham breathing down their necks.
Aston Villa picked up a 4-1 win over West Ham the last time these two sides met in October, and this is likely to be another cracking contest. 20 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams and another open contest is on the cards here.
Neither side are defensive in their approach, and they will look to outscore each other. West Ham have been quite vulnerable defensively conceding at least twice in five of their last six league matches. A high scoring game is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
