Gameweek 31 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 Manchester Derby.
Everton vs Arsenal
Everton will host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing defeat in the Merseyside Derby. The Toffees were unbeaten in nine Premier League matches prior to the derby defeat to Liverpool, and they will look to grind out a positive result against Arsenal at home.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are undefeated in 19 of the last 20 league games, and they have picked up four wins from the last six matches against Everton. The Gunners will be the favourites to grind out a victory here, and they should be able to pick up all three points.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
Ipswich Town vs Wolves
Ipswich Town will host Wolves in the Premier League at the weekend, and both teams will be desperate to survive the drop this season. This could be a crucial six-pointer for the Tractor Boys, and it remains to be seen who comes out on top.
Wolves are coming into this game on the back of consecutive victories in the Premier League, and they will be confident of grinding out a good result away from home. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town ended their losing streak with a victory over Bournemouth away from home earlier this week. It will have given them immense confidence, and this is likely to be a cracking contest.
Ipswich Town have won the last two matches between these two teams, and both matches were packed with goals. Another high-scoring contest is on the cards here, and the two teams could also cancel each other out.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Crystal Palace host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with a positive result here. The Eagles are unbeaten in five of the last six Premier League matches, and they have picked up four wins in that time.
Brighton are in similar form, and they will be desperate to bounce back from the defeat against Aston Villa at home in their last outing. Matches between these two sides are quite closely contested, and this one is unlikely to be any different. Three of the last six meetings between these two teams have ended in a draw and they could cancel each other out once again.
Probable Bet: Draw
West Ham United vs Bournemouth
West Ham United take on Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get their season back on track with the victory. The Hammers are edging closer to the relegation zone, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly. They have failed to win four of the last six matches in the top flight.
Meanwhile, the Cherries are on a sharp decline, and they have lost four and drawn one of their last five matches in the league. Bournemouth have a dreadful record against West Ham, and they have failed to win any of the last six meetings against the London club. A double chance on the home team would be ideal.
Probable Bet: West Ham win or draw
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue they are excellent run of form with a win here. The West Midlands outfit are coming into this game on the back of five consecutive victories, and they are full of confidence right now.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are in similar form, and they have picked up five consecutive victories, including wins over Manchester City and Manchester United. The Tricky Trees are chasing Champions League qualification, and they will be desperate for a victory here. Both teams have scored freely in recent weeks, and a high-scoring contest is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Fulham vs Liverpool
Fulham will host Liverpool in the Premier League, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing defeats against Crystal Palace and Arsenal in their last two outings. The West London outfit have a poor record against Liverpool, and they are winless in the last six meetings against them.
On the other hand, Liverpool are undefeated in their last 26 Premier League matches, and they are unbeaten in the last six against Fulham as well. The Reds ended their losing streak with a derby win over Everton during the midweek, and they will be confident heading into this game. Liverpool are the better team here, and a double chance on them would be ideal.
Probable Bet: Liverpool win or draw
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Manchester United will host Manchester City in the derby at the weekend, and this is a golden opportunity for them to bounce back with a positive result at home. The Red Devils were beaten by Nottingham Forest in the last outing, and they will be desperate to get their season back on track.
On the other hand, Manchester City are chasing UEFA Champions League qualification, and they cannot afford to drop points here. A win over their cross-town rivals could give them the belief to finish the season strongly.
Matches between these two teams are often packed with goals, and the last six have produced 18 goals. The two sides will be desperate for a victory, and an open approach is expected, with a fair few chances for either side. A high-scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Leicester City vs Newcastle United
Leicester City will host Newcastle United in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get back to winning ways with a positive performance at home. The Foxes have lost the last six matches in the league, and they are one of the favourites to go down this season.
The Foxes will look to salvage some pride with a strong performance, and it remains to be seen whether they can derail Newcastle United’s push for Champions League qualification. The Magpies are coming into the game on the back of three wins from their last four league games, and they are unbeaten in five of the last six against Leicester. They will be the favourites on the current form, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out a positive result away from home.
Probable Bet: Newcastle win
Tottenham vs Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur take on Southampton in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing defeat against Chelsea.
It has been a disappointing season for them, and the fans will expect a strong reaction from the players. They have an impressive record against Southampton, and they will look to grind out a positive result. Tottenham are coming into this game on the back of a four-match winless run in the Premier League. They will need to raise their performance levels in order to grind out all three points.
Southampton, on the other hand, have been in the worst team in the division, and they have just picked up two wins all season. This will be a massive challenge for them, and they will be the underdogs. Tottenham have won seven of their last eight home matches against Southampton, and they should be able to extend that run here.
Probable Bet: Spurs win
Brentford vs Chelsea
Chelsea will look to build on the win over Tottenham when they take on Brentford at the weekend. They have an exceptional record against the Bees, and they are unbeaten in the last five away games against Brentford.
It will be interesting to see if the home team can put on a strong showing here. They are unbeaten in five of the last six matches against Chelsea, and they will certainly fancy their chances at home.
16 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams and they are likely to take an attacking approach here. There will be a fair few chances for either side and a high scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
