Gameweek 25 of the Premier League is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the high-octane clash between Tottenham and Manchester United.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion host Chelsea in the Premier League on Friday, and they will look to get back to winning ways in the top flight.
The Seagulls are coming into this game on the back of consecutive defeats, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back strongly. Fabian Hurzeler’s men have picked up just two wins from the last six league games.
On the other hand, they have a poor record against Chelsea as well. The Blues have picked up five wins from their last six matches against Brighton. They are certainly in better form compared to this week’s opposition, and Chelsea will fancy their chances of getting a good result away from home. The visitors should be able to continue their impressive run of form against Brighton and grind out a win here.
Probable bet: Chelsea win
Leicester City vs Arsenal
Leicester City host Arsenal in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The Foxes have lost five of their last six league matches, and they are 18th in the league table.
Leicester City have a dreadful record against Arsenal, and they have lost their last six meetings against the North London club. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s charges are one of the favourites to go down, and this will be a difficult outing for them.
Arsenal will look to close the cap to Premier League leaders, Liverpool, and they need to win these games if they want to win that title. The Gunners are unbeaten in the last six league matches and they have a formidable record against Leicester. They should be able to grind out all three points.
Probable bet: Arsenal win
Manchester City vs Newcastle
Manchester City will host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to bounce back from the defeat against Arsenal in their last game. The Citizens were beaten 5-1 away from home, and they will look to bounce back with a victory here. They will be desperate for a top-four finish, and this is a six-pointer against one of their top-four rivals.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United have lost two of the last three Premier League matches, and they will need to bounce back strongly. The Magpies have beaten Arsenal recently, and they will fancy their chances here. Manchester City are unbeaten in five of the last six matches against Newcastle UNited, and they will be the favourites at home.
Probable bet: Man City win
Southampton vs Bournemouth
Southampton will host Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend, and they look to build on the win over Ipswich Town last time. It was their first win in the last six Premier League games, and it will be interesting to see if they can put together a series of important results now.
The Saints are at the bottom of the league table, and they need to win games if they want to preserve their status in the Premier League next season. Matches between these two sides are often evenly matched, and both sides have won three of the last six meetings between the two teams.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth are coming into this game on the back of a defeat in the Premier League as well, but they were unbeaten in five league games prior to that. A double chance on the away side seems ideal here.
Probable bet: Bournemouth win or draw
Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town
Aston Villa will host Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The Villains are coming into this game on the back of a defeat in the league, and they have picked up just two wins from the last six outings. Unai Emery’s men will be desperate for Champions League qualification, and they need to start putting together a winning run.
On the other hand, Ipswich Town are 19th in the Premier League table, and they are one of the favourites to go down. The Tractor Boys have lost four of the last six league matches, and they have picked up just one win from the last six meetings against Aston Villa. The visitors are major underdogs, and they are likely to come up short here.
Probable bet: Villa win
Fulham vs Nottingham Forest
Fulham will host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to build on their back-to-back victories over Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic. The Cottagers will be aiming for a top-half finish, and they are currently ninth in the league table. The West Londoners have been difficult to beat this season, and they will look to make life difficult for Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, the visitors have picked up four wins from the last six league matches, and they are third in the league table. They have been in sensational form this season, and a double chance on the visitors would be ideal.
They have picked up eight wins from the last ten league matches. Even though Fulham have a superior head-to-head record with four wins out of six against Nottingham Forest in recent years, they will have to work hard to get something out of this contest.
Probable bet: Nottingham Forest win or draw
West Ham United vs Brentford
West Ham United will host Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend, and both teams will be desperate to get back to winning ways. The Hammers are in similar form right now, and they will be desperate to bounce back.
The two sides are coming into this game on the back of a defeat in the Premier League, and they will look to bounce back strongly. Both teams have been quite vulnerable defensively, and this is likely to be an open game with a fair few chances.
18 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two sides, and this is likely to be a match packed with goals once again. A high-scoring contest is on the cards here.
Probable bet: Over 2.5 goals
Crystal Palace vs Everton
Crystal Palace will host Everton in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to build on their recent run of form. The Eagles are unbeaten in five of the last six matches, and they will be aiming for a top-half finish.
On the other hand, Everton are coming into this game on the back of a thrilling draw in the Merseyside Derby against Liverpool, and it will have given them some much-needed confidence boost. The Toffeees are unbeaten in the last four Premier League games, and they will certainly fancy their chances.
Both teams are in impressive form, and it will be difficult to separate them. They could end up cancelling each other out in a draw. Three of the last six meetings between these two sides have ended in a draw, and this one is likely to follow suit.
Probable bet: Draw
Liverpool vs Wolves
Liverpool will host Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will look to get back to winning ways. The Reds have dropped quite a few points in recent outings, and they cannot afford to continue doing so if they want to win the league title.
Arne Slot’s have picked up just three wins from their last six Premier League games. They will certainly fancy their chances against Wolves at home. The visitors are 17th in the league table. Liverpool have picked up five wins from the last six meetings against Wolves, and they will be the favourites here. They should be able to grind out a win at home.
Probable bet: Liverpool win
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
Tottenham will take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, and this is likely to be a cracking contest. Both teams are quite inconsistent, and they will be desperate to get a win here. The two sides are separated by just two points in the table, and they have been quite evenly matched this season.
Both sides are quite vulnerable defensively, and they have conceded quite a few goals this season. Manchester United have let in 34 goals and Tottenham have conceded 37. The last six meetings between these two have produced a total of 22 goals, and this one is likely to be a high-scoring affair as well.
Probable bet: Over 2.5 goals
