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 high-octane clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Leicester City vs Brentford
Leicester City will host Brentford in the Premier League on Friday, and they will look to get back to winning ways at home. The Foxes have lost five of the last six Premier League matches, and they are one of the favourites to go down this season.
They will need to raise their performance levels to secure survival in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Brentford are 11th in the league table, and they have been quite inconsistent in recent weeks. The Bees are coming into this game on the back of a win over West Ham, and it remains to be seen whether they can put together a winning run now.
Brentford have picked up just three wins from the last six Premier League matches, and they will look to add more consistency to their game. Leicester have conceded at least twice in ten of the last 11 league games, and they have failed to find the back of the net in five of their last seven league games. Brentford are likely to come out on top here.
Probable Bet: Brentford win
Everton vs Manchester United
Everton will host Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with a positive result here. The Toffees have picked up four wins from their last five league games, and they will certainly fancy their chances against Manchester United at home.
The visitors are in disappointing form, and they have lost three of their last four Premier League matches. Even though Manchester United have an impressive record against Everton, they are likely to struggle here. On current form, Everton will be the favourites to grind out a good result here.
Probable Bet: Everton to win or draw
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Fulham host Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to pick up a win over the Eagles at home. The Cottagers are in impressive form right now, with four wins from the last five matches in all competitions.
Crystal Palace are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Everton, but they have picked up four wins from their last six matches in all competitions. It will be interesting to see if they can raise their performance levels and grind out a good result here.
Fulham have scored at least twice in seven of their last eight league matches, and this is likely to be a high-scoring contest as well. Neither side have a defensive approach, and they will look to outscore each other.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
Ipswich Town host Tottenham Hotpsur in the Premier League on Saturday, and it will be interesting to see if they can end their winless streak with a positive performance here. The Tractor Boys have not picked up a win in their last six league matches.
On the other hand, Spurs recently ended their losing streak with two consecutive victories in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if they can build on that and put together a winning run now.
The last time these two sides met in November, Ipswich picked up a 2-1 win away from home against Tottenham, and they will look to complete a Premier League double here. On paper, Spurs are the better team and despite their inconsistencies, they should be able to grind out a victory here.
Probable Bet: Spurs win
Southampton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Southampton host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League this weekend, and it will be interesting to see if they can grind out a positive result at home. They have failed to win 36 of their last 38 Premier League matches.
On the other hand, Brighton have picked up three wins from their last five Premier League games, and they are unbeaten in their last six matches against Southampton. The home side have been quite vulnerable defensively, and they have conceded at least twice in five of their last six league matches. An away win is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Brighton win
Bournemouth vs Wolves
Bournemouth will host Wolves in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form and grind out a positive result at home. The Cherries have lost just once in the last six league outings, and they have picked up four wins in that time.
Meanwhile, Wolves have lost five of their last six league games. The visitors are one of the favourites to go down this season, and they are likely to struggle here. Bournemouth have been very difficult to beat, and they are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 league games. A home win is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Bournemouth win
Arsenal vs West Ham United
Arsenal host West Ham United in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to close the gap with Liverpool with the victory at home. The Gunners are undefeated in their last 15 Premier League games, and they have scored at least twice in eight of their last ten matches against West Ham.
The Gunners have done quite well against West Ham in their recent meetings, and they will be confident of a good result here. Meanwhile, West Ham are coming into this game on the back of four defeats from their last six league matches, and they are likely to come up short once again.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Aston Villa take on Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to grind out a positive result at home. The Villans managed to pick up a draw against Liverpool earlier this week, and they will be confident of a good result here as well.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have lost two of their last three games, and it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly. Both teams have been quite inconsistent in recent weeks, and this is likely to be a close contest. Two of the last four meetings between these two teams have ended in a draw, and the two sides could cancel each other out once again.
Probable Bet: Draw
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United will host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend,and they will look to boost their chances of UEFA Champions League qualification with a win. The Magpies have lost three of their last four league matches, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have lost two of their last three Premier League outings, and it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back. This is likely to be a close contest. Matches between these two sides are often packed with goals, and this one is unlikely to be any different. 20 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams. A high-scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Manchester City will host Liverpool on Sunday in a blockbuster Premier League clash, and they will look to dent Liverpool’s title hopes with a positive result at home. City are coming into this game on the back of a disappointing defeat against Real Madrid, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly. They have lost three of their last six matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are not at their best either, and they have picked up just one win from their last four matches in all competitions. Neither side will want to end up with a defeat, and this is likely to be a close contest. The two teams are likely to take a cautious approach here, and they could cancel each other out.
Liverpool are undefeated in their last 22 Premier League games. Also, two of the last three meetings between these two sides have ended in a draw as well.
Probable Bet: Draw
