Gameweek 30 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the title-defining clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Newcastle vs West Ham
Newcastle United take on West Ham United in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will be looking to bounce back from the disappointing defeat against Chelsea. The Magpies are tenth in the league table, and they picked up just two wins from the last six league matches.
The home fans will demand a strong reaction from the players, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back. West Ham are chasing European qualification and they are seventh in the league table. They have drawn their last two matches and will look to take advantage of Newcastle’s vulnerabilities and grind out all three points here.
Matches between these two teams are packed with goals, and this one is unlikely to be any different. 25 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between the two teams, and both teams have got on the score sheet on each occasion. A high-scoring contest is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals/ Both teams to score
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League, and they will look to boost their chances of survival with a positive result at home. The Tricky Trees are winless in five of their last six league matches, and they are up against a struggling Crystal Palace side as well.
Crystal Palace could easily be dragged into the relegation battle if they continue to falter. They have picked up just one win from the last six league matches. Both teams will be desperate for a positive result here, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top.
Nottingham Forest are undefeated in seven matches against Crystal Palace, and they will look to grind out a positive result at home. The visitors are going through a disappointing run of form and they are unlikely to come out of this game with all three points. A double chance on Nottingham Forest seems ideal here.
Probable Bet: Nottingham Forest to win or draw
Sheffield United vs Fulham
Sheffield United host Fulham in the Premier League, and they are at the bottom of the league table. They will need to go on a winning run in order to preserve their status as a Premier League club next season. It will be interesting to see if the Blades can pull off an upset here.
Meanwhile, Fulham are 12th in the league table with four wins from six league matches. The West London club are unbeaten in four of their last six meetings against the Blades as well. They will look to continue their impressive run of form and grind out a win here. The away side are firm favourites to pick up all three points, and they should be able to come out on top.
Probable Bet: Fulham win
Tottenham vs Luton Town
Tottenham Hotspur host Luton Town in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to continue their top four charge with a win. They were beaten by Fulham in their last league game, and Spurs fans will expect a strong reaction.
Luton Town are winless in their last six league matches, and they could be dragged into the bottom three if they continue to falter. The visitors have failed to win their last eight league matches, and they are likely to struggle against a far superior team in Tottenham. The home team are likely to come out on top here.
Probable Bet: Tottenham win
Bournemouth vs Everton
Bournemouth host Everton in the Premier League, and the Cherries will look to build on their recent results with the win at home. After a poor run, they have managed to pick up two wins and a draw in their last three games. Bournemouth will be pushing for a top half finish and they should be winning these games.
They have won four of the last six meetings against Everton, and the Toffees are coming into this game on the back of an 11-match winless run in the league. Everton will be under tremendous pressure, and it remains to be seen whether they can pull off and upset. A double chance on Bournemouth seems more reasonable. The home team should be able to get something out of this game.
Probable Bet: Bournemouth to win or draw
Chelsea vs Burnley
Chelsea host Burnley in the Premier League, and they will look to build on the win over Newcastle last time out. The Blues are looking to push for a top-half finish and they should be winning these games.
Burnley are one of the worst teams in the division, and they have a dreadful record against the Blues. Chelsea have scored at least twice in ten of the last 11 matches against Burnley, and they have won six of their last seven matches against the Clarets. A positive home result is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Chelsea win
Aston Villa vs Wolves
Aston Villa host Wolves in the Premier League, and they will look to continue their push for Champions League qualification. With Tottenham breathing down their necks, they cannot afford to drop points here.
Aston Villa have failed to win their last six matches against Wolves, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly. Meanwhile, the visitors have picked up four wins from the last six league games.
Wolves are clearly a team in form, and this is likely to be a difficult game for the home team. The two teams could end up cancelling each other out. The last time these two sides met in October, they played out a 1-1 draw and a similar result is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Draw
Brentford vs Manchester United
Brentford host Manchester United in the Premier League, and they will look to end their losing streak with a positive performance at home. The Bees are 15th in the league table with five defeats from the last six league games.
On the other hand, Manchester United have shown impressive form in recent weeks. The Red Devils have picked up four wins from the last six league games, and they will look to push for European qualification.
Manchester United are unbeaten in five of their last six meetings against Brentford, and they will be the favourites to grind out all three points. The home team have conceded at least twice in 11 of their last 13 league games, and they will struggle against Manchester United here. An away win is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Manchester United win
Liverpool vs Brighton
Liverpool host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, and they will look to continue their title charge with a win at home. The Reds have had a poor record against Brighton in recent years, and they have picked up just one win from the last six meetings. When the two sides met earlier this season in October, they played out a 2-2 draw.
With the title race heating up, Liverpool cannot afford to drop points here, and they will be desperate for a win, especially with Manchester City and Arsenal playing each other this weekend. The Reds are undefeated in 20 of their last 21 league games, and they will be the favourites here.
Brighton have lost just two of their last six league games, and they will look to make life difficult for the opposition. 22 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two sides, and four of those matches have seen both teams get on the scoresheet. Another crunch clash is on the cards here. A high-scoring game seems slightly.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Manchester City vs Arsenal
Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League, and this will be a defining contest in the title race. The two teams are separated by just one point, and a win here would send Manchester City to the top of the table. Arsenal have won their last eight league matches, and they have scored at least twice in those games.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are on an unbeaten run as well in the last six league games. The Premier League champions have picked up four wins from the last six meetings against Arsenal, and they will be the favourites here. This is likely to be a cracking contest, but the home team are likely to emerge victorious in the end.
Probable Bet: Manchester City win
