Premier League Predictions > Apr 28th - May 2nd

[StevieDay1983]

[StevieDay1983]

Check out the latest odds and ratings for the upcoming Premier League matches this weekend. The games are stretched across the May Bank Holiday weekend so hit us with your predictions! 

[DarrenTse]

Manchester United vs Chelsea

 

Manchester United

Ranked the 6th position in the Premier League table with 54 points, 4 points behind Tottenham and 2 points above West Ham United. Manchester United has lost 4 of their last 10 matches in Premier League. Manchester United conceded their 2nd consecutive defeat in the league With the 3-1 away defeat at Arsenal. On this match, Manchester United will be looking forward for a better result 

Chelsea

Chelsea remain top with 65 points, Won 7, Draw 1, Loss 2 in their last 10 matches in the premier league this season and have not been beaten in their last 5 away league matches. Chelsea have not managed to beat Manchester United in the EPL since a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge back in November 2017. Chelsea have not been beaten in their last 5 away league matches, therefore, will be hoping to end their dismal record in the north west with a first win away from home against the Red Devils since 2013.  

Verdict: The Red Devils will really need to work smart to hit the back of the net against the blues. 

1x2 pick: 1X

O/U: Over 1.5 goals 

[StefanBB]

Manchester United vs Chelsea

Manchester United will be hoping for a better result after the 3:1 Premier League defeat last time out to Arsenal. They are still sixth in the standings, but the Red Devils are in trouble after two straight losses. It’s been seldom in recent games that Manchester United hasn’t conceded. It will be a concern for them that Manchester United has been scored against in 6 of their previous six clashes, letting in 12 goals during that time. They need to improve their displays a lot to find their place in the top four at the end of the campaign.

Chelsea comes into this encounter following on from a 1:0 Premier League win against West Ham United in their last fixture. Although they had trouble during the match, the Blues managed to secure all three points. In their last six clashes, Chelsea has bagged the sum of 15 goals. The visitors have also scored in every single one of those games. During that period, they’ve had nine goals go into their own net. The Blues are comfortable in 3^rd place, but they want another victory on the road. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has a number of players out of action. Mateo Kovacic (Ankle Injury) and Ben Chilwell (Fitness) are names that won’t be on the team sheet.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Manchester United is in poor momentum, and Chelsea might take advantage of that. We believe the visitors are capable enough to extend the Red Devils’ losing run and pick up all three points at Old Trafford.

Goals Market Prediction

The home side needs to go for a win here, but their defense has been pretty leaky recently. Therefore, we don’t think either team will manage to keep its net intact. 

Chelsea to Win @ 2.20

BTTS Yes @ 1.65

Correct score 1:2 @ 10.00

[StevieDay1983]

Manchester United vs Chelsea

The Premier League action starts early this week with this Thursday night clash between Champions League qualification hopefuls Manchester United and Chelsea in a 7:45pm BST kick-off from Old Trafford. The home side are out of form and distinctly short of fit first team squad players heading into this game against a visiting team that appear to be well set to compete at the top table of European football again next season.

Manchester United are in complete disarray right now with interim head coach Ralf Rangnick adopting a defeatist tone as he knows he's set to be replaced imminently by Ajax head coach Erik Ten Hag. The Red Devils are in 6th position and 6 points off the Champions League qualification places having played a game more than 4th placed Arsenal with just 4 league games left to play. You have to say that it looks like a return to the Europa League is on the cards. Harry Maguire, Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Edinson Cavani, Fred, and Jadon Sancho are all likely to be missing for this game. It doesn't help that top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo has also now faced Chelsea 11 times in the league without scoring. United have lost 5 of their last 8 matches in all competitions. They have also now conceded 51 league goals this season which is only the second time they have conceded 50 goals or more in a Premier League campaign. The team have also taken just 1 point from their 5 league games against the top three clubs so far this season. However, there is a ray of hope in the fact they have only lost 1 of their 11 home league games since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure.

Chelsea come into this game in 3rd place knowing that they are on the verge of qualifying for next season's Champions League. It's been a satisfactory campaign for the Blues having won the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and reaching the FA Cup Final and EFL Cup Final. Head coach Thomas Tuchel was disappointed to hear that star centre back Antonio Rudiger is set to leave the club on a free this summer but has insisted that life will go on after his departure. The club are currently on a record run of 8 straight away wins in all competitions. Only Manchester City have earned more points in the league on the road than Chelsea this season. In an even more impressive statistic, Chelsea have only conceded 9 goals in the league away from home this season. Kai Havertz is a decent shout for anytime scorer and could become the first player to score in 4 straight away league games for the club since Diego Costa in 2016.

OK, so Chelsea may have only won 2 of their last 12 matches against Manchester United but I really have no confidence backing United to win a game like this at the moment. It is 8 league encounters without a win for the London club and Chelsea have won just 1 of their last 13 visits to Old Trafford in all competitions but I feel that could change here. I'm backing a narrow away win!

Chelsea to Win @ 2.25 with SportNation

Anytime Scorer: Kai Havertz @ 3.05 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Newcastle vs Liverpool

The opening game in the Premier League on this weekend is the classic clash of Newcastle versus Liverpool in a 12:30pm BST start from St James' Park on Saturday lunch-time. This fixture is packed with vintage moments and epic encounters but with the home team effectively safe from relegation and the away side aiming to keep their title hunt going will we see a one-way match here?

Newcastle come into this game now in an incredible 9th position in the league and 14 points above the relegation zone. It only seems like yesterday that Eddie Howe took over a team that was looking destined for relegation at the foot of the table without a league win to their name. It's a huge credit to Howe for the job he has done to turn the club's fortunes around. There is a chance that the Magpies could win 5 league games in a row for the first time since 2014. Home form has been crucial to their climb up the table with the club winning their last 6 home league games and losing just 1 of their previous 12 home matches in the league. Unfortunately, Newcastle have lost all 5 league games that they have played against teams currently positioned in the top four.

Liverpool are flying right now with their dominant 2-0 win at home to Villarreal in the Champions League Semi-Final first leg in midweek proof that they are determined to keep this quadruple dream alive. The Reds are 2nd in the league and just 1 point behind Manchester City but will move to the top of the table and put the pressure on their title rivals with a win. Jurgen Klopp's men have taken 37 points from the last 39 points up for grabs in the league and the only dropped points in that run was in that 2-2 draw away against Manchester City. It's just 1 loss from their last 27 matches in all competitions. The team are undefeated in their 10 away league games played during 2022 including 8 victories. Mohamed Salah is a decent shout for anytime scorer having bagged 6 goals in his last 7 starts in the league against Newcastle.

It's perhaps not the best news for Newcastle fans that their team are without a win in their last 10 league meetings with Liverpool. There is the opportunity for Liverpool to go 5 league games in a row without defeat at St James' Park for the first time since 1969. Interestingly, Liverpool have failed to take all 3 points in 7 of their last 10 visits to Newcastle. This will be a tough one for the title chasers but I think they'll get the win to keep their title dream alive. Only just though!

Liverpool to Win to Nil @ 2.40 with BetVictor

Anytime Scorer: Mohamed Salah @ 1.98 with VBet

[StevieDay1983]

Aston Villa vs Norwich

The Dean Smith Derby, to give it the unofficial name, is coming up at 3pm BST on Saturday afternoon as the man who now manages Norwich will take his team to play his former employers Aston Villa at Villa Park. The home side might be getting a case of the twitchy bums about now as they slide dangerously closer to the relegation zone but they could ease their worries with a win against a visiting team that are still firmly rooted to the bottom of the table.

Aston Villa are a team in transition I think it's fair to say. Head coach Steven Gerrard is slowly bringing in his own players and ideas but it's a process not without its issues. Villa are in 15th place and only 8 points above the drop zone after a poor run of 5 matches without a win including 4 defeats. The losing run was halted with the 0-0 draw away to Leicester last weekend but it's still not brought about a much-needed victory. Villa's record against teams bottom of the table isn't great with the club losing 4 of their last 7 league games against clubs in such a position. That statistic is contrasted by the fact that they have won 7 of their last 8 top flight league games against Norwich.

Norwich come into this game as a team that could be officially relegated this round if they lose this game and Burnley win away to Watford. That is a scenario that is quite likely to happen so could this be a dour weekend for the Canaries fans? Smith's men have lost back-to-back matches in the league and conceded 6 goals in those two games after taking 4 points from their previous 2 matches when they played Brighton away and Burnley at home keeping clean sheets in both of those games. Norwich have now become the first team to concede at least 3 goals in 8 league games in three separate Premier League seasons. It's clear to see where their problems lie this season with the team possessing the fewest shots, fewest shots on target, and lowest shots to goals conversion rate in the division.

There is a chance that Aston Villa can win a fifth straight league game in a row against Norwich here. It won't help the already low morale of Norwich fans to hear that their team are without a win in their last 8 top flight league trips to Villa Park. I'm not sure I can see them getting anything here. They know they are Championship bound and Aston Villa remain a team with more quality in their ranks.

Aston Villa HT/FT @ 2.10 with Bet365

Aston Villa to Win to Nil @ 2.38 with BetVictor

[malabgd]

Newcastle United vs Liverpool

2022-04-30T13:30+02:00

 

Newcastle United

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Ryan Fraser (26/2 m), Kieran Trippier (3/1 f), Jamal Lewis (5/0 d), Callum Wilson (15/6 f, top scorer), Isaac Hayden (14/1 m)

Suspended: -

 

Liverpool

Doubtful: -

Out (injuries/other): Curtis Jones (13/1 m, illness), Roberto Firmino (18/5 f)

Suspended: -

 

Daily updated injuries and suspensions information from more than 100 football leagues and competitions worldwide at: www.injuriesandsuspensions.com

 

Interesting facts based only on statistics

Newcastle United scored at least one goal in 88% of home games.

Liverpool scored at least one goal in 94% of away games.

Liverpool scored at least two goals in 81% of away games.

Liverpool scored in both halves in 69% of away games.

46% chance that there will be more than 3 goals in this game.

76% chance that there will be at least 1 goal in the first-half.

52% chance that there will be at least 2 goals in the first-half.

[StevieDay1983]

Southampton vs Crystal Palace

One of the dead rubber games in the Premier League this weekend is the 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday afternoon between mid-table sides Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium. Both teams are realistically safe from the threat of relegation barring some miraculous set of circumstances so a lot of the players will know that the lazy time on the beach is just around the corner. Don't want any injuries to hamper the scuba diving sessions now do we?!

Southampton might still be within catching distance of the relegation zone in 13th place and 11 points above the bottom three with only a handful of league games left to play but they've reached the magic 40 point mark. Ralph Hasenhuttl's side have once again be flawed by their inconsistency. It is just 1 win from the last 9 games across all competitions for the Saints. However, their home form has generally remained solid with the club losing just 4 of their 17 home league games this season so far but 3 of those defeats have come in their most recent 4 league matches at home.

Crystal Palace will be finding it hard to pick themselves up again for the remainder of the season after that FA Cup Semi-Final loss to Chelsea the other weekend. The Eagles are in 14th place and only 9 points above the drop zone but it'll take a big turn in form by the other relegation candidates below them to see them get sucked into the relegation quagmire now. Patrick Vieira's men are without a win in their last 3 league matches and have failed to even score in their last two league games. Their last two away league games have resulted in defeats. It's really not been a great 2022 for Palace in the league with only Watford, Everton, and Norwich picking up less than Palace's 15 points earned in this calendar year.

The head-to-head record doesn't make for pleasant reading for Crystal Palace fans with their team only managing 2 wins in 21 top flight away games against Southampton. That said, they are this season's draw specialists having drawn 14 league games this season. Southampton have scored in each of those 21 matches and I can see this game being another closely contested affair. I wouldn't be surprised if it ended in a score draw.

Draw @ 3.40 with Betway

BTTS @ 1.80 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Watford vs Burnley

The relegation dogfight could take a major twist this weekend with two of the teams in and around the danger zone coming up against each other in a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday afternoon at Vicarage Road as Watford host Burnley. A win for either side would really boost their relegation worries and potentially drag other teams into the mess but a loss or draw could leave them facing a desperate future.

Watford currently sit in 19th position and just 1 point off the foot of the table in the Premier League with the club now 9 points off safety with just 6 league games to play. It's a grim-looking situation for the Hornets but a win here could give their survival hopes one last glimmer of hope. Roy Hodgson's side have now won just 1 of their last 9 league games including losing their last 4 league matches by an aggregate of 12-2. It's probably more important to state that losing this game would all but relegate Watford with Burnley being the team closest to them outside the drop zone right now. Watford could become the first team in Premier League history to lose 11 home league games in a row. The fact they have conceded in each of their last 21 home league games in the top flight doesn't bode well.

Burnley come into this game with their survival chances rejuvenated. I was one of many who questioned their sacking of former head coach Sean Dyche but the Clarets have gone unbeaten in their 3 league games since including winning back-to-back league matches with clean sheets. Both of those victories did come at home though and on the road the club are without a win in 3 away league games. This is the first time since 21st August that they are starting a game day positioned outside the relegation zone. The team have only picked up 1 away league win in 16 attempts this season though. 

If Burnley are looking for an omen from the past then they are unbeaten in their last three Premier League trips to Vicarage Road. It does kind of feel that the wind has gone out of the sails of Watford now. The players seem to appreciate the Championship next season is inevitable and you have to wonder how many players will be sticking around. I'm not sure Burnley will take all 3 points but I'd back them to at least get a draw against a Watford side that might try to put up one last hurrah to prolong their survival fight.

Draw @ 3.40 with SpreadEx

BTTS @ 1.87 with Betfair

[StefanBB]

Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Newcastle United will want to continue from where they left off last time out with a 3:0 Premier League triumph versus Norwich City. It was their fourth straight success, and the Magpies are now safe in the middle of the table. Over their preceding six games, Eddie Howe's Newcastle United have netted a total of 8 times which gives them an average number of goals per match of 1.33. Although they were in the danger zone over the first part of the campaign, the home side improved its game significantly. Regarding the selection issues, Callum Wilson (Calf Injury) and Kieran Trippier (Metatarsal Fracture) won't be available for Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe.

Liverpool goes into this encounter following a 2:0 Champions League win over Villarreal in their most recent outing. The Reds are still active in the title race, as they are one point behind Manchester City. In their last six outings, Liverpool has bagged the sum of 16 goals. Liverpool has also scored in every single one of those games. During those fixtures, their defenders have had seven goals go against them. The visitors need to continue their winning run in the Premier League to stay in the title race. Owing to a completely injury-free squad to choose from, the Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has zero fitness worries to speak of before this clash.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

The Magpies have been excellent lately, and they will try to stun the title contender. However, we think Liverpool will continue its run and pick up all three points at St. James' Park.

Goals Market Prediction

Although Liverpool hasn't conceded three times in a row, Newcastle managed to find the opponents' net on the previous five occasions. We expect to see an entertaining clash, and neither side should keep the clean sheet. 

Liverpool HT-FT @ 2.20

BTTS Yes @ 1.95

Correct score 1:3 @ 13.00

[StefanBB]

Leeds United vs Manchester City

Leeds United will play in this fixture after a goalless Premier League draw versus Crystal Palace. It was their fifth straight match without a defeat which lifted them five points above the relegation zone. Jesse Marsch's Leeds United has scored nine times over their prior six outings. Conversely, the tally of goals that have been scored against them in those same games is 7. Going into this contest, Leeds United are unbeaten in their previous two league matches at home. They look forward to extending that run and stunning one of the hottest title candidates.

Manchester City goes into this clash following a 4:3 Champions League win vs Real Madrid in their most recent fixture. In the Premier League, the Citizens are still one point ahead of Liverpool. In a total of 5 out of the previous six games involving Manchester City, three or more goals have gone in. The average goals scored per game within that spell is 4.17, with the average number of goals for Manchester City being 2.67. Going into this one, Manchester City has not emerged victorious against Leeds United in away games against them for the last three league games. Nevertheless, they want to break that negative run and remain on the top of the Premier League table.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

It’s going to be an interesting clash where the hosts will try to make the title race more exciting. However, Manchester City should break their unbeatable run and return home with a valuable victory from Elland Road.

Goals Market Prediction

The home side’s defense has been pretty leaky this season, and Manchester City could exploit its weaknesses. We anticipate a high-scoring match that should go over a 2.5 margin.

Manchester City AH -1.5 @ 1.85

Over 2.5 FT @ 1.50

Correct score 0:3 @ 9.50

[StevieDay1983]

Wolves vs Brighton

The final 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League that I'm looking at is the clash between mid-table sides Wolves and Brighton at Molineux. It was a season that promised so much at different stages of the campaign for these two clubs but it now appears to be winding down slowly into mediocrity unless either side can get the win today to put together a positive run to end their season?

Wolves head into this game still with a chance of reaching European competition next season with the team in 8th place and just 3 points off the Europa Conference League qualification spot with a game in hand. It's been 3 losses from the last 4 league games for Wanderers though but Bruno Lage will be pleased that his team have already surpassed last season's points tally so you can argue that they are making progress and heading back in the right direction. Games played at Molineux in the league this season haven't been the most thrilling with the ground seeing the fewest number of goals scored out of any of the grounds. Wolves have only scored 18 goals and conceded just 16 goals in their 16 home league games so far this season.

Brighton are all but safe now in 11th place but there's no doubt a club like this will be keen to try and maximise their income revenue stream by finishing as high up the table as possible. The Seagulls endured a torrid February and March losing 6 league games in a row and scoring just 1 goal in that run but since ending that stretch of defeats it's been just 1 loss from their previous 5 league matches. Graham Potter's men have seen each of their 4 league wins in 2022 come on their travels. Neal Maupay may be the club's top league scorer with 8 goals but he hasn't hit the net in 9 league games now. Is it time for that barren run to end?

There is the chance that Wolves could complete their first league double over Brighton with a victory here. Wolves have either won or lost their last 17 games so it makes total sense for me to think the draw is coming! There's very little separating these two teams right now. Wolves have something still to fight for with European qualification within reach but Brighton are performing a lot better now and finding the net again. It's a big call but I'm going for Wolves draw no bet because I am wary that the away team might scrape something.

Wolves Draw No Bet @ 1.90 with SBK

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.63 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Leeds vs Manchester City

Issues at both ends of the table will be addressed in the 5:30pm BST kick-off in the Premier League on Saturday evening as relegation battlers Leeds take on league leaders Manchester City at Elland Road. By the time kick-off arrives the landscape could well have changed for both teams with the home team potentially just one place above the drop zone and the visitors replaced at the top of the table.

Leeds continue to look a solid team that is fighting for their lives under head coach Jesse Marsch. The American remains undefeated during his last 5 league games with the club and it's kept their heads above water in 16th place and 5 points above the relegation zone but Everton do boast a game in hand. Leeds are without a win in their last 6 top flight home league games against reigning champions. The club are hoping to pick up three clean sheets in a row in the Premier League for the first time since 2002. Unfortunately, they haven't managed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 9 home league matches. 

Manchester City may be top of the Premier League table at the moment of writing this preview but that could all change if Liverpool beat Newcastle in the 12:30pm BST kick-off. Pep Guardiola's side have lost just 1 of their last 23 league games including going unbeaten in their previous 7 league matches. A victory here would be the first time in 2022 that City have won three league games in a row. History could be made here with City looking to keep 5 away clean sheets in the league for the first time ever. Riyad Mahrez is once again a solid pick for anytime scorer having bagged 8 goals in his last 9 league games.

It's interesting to note that Leeds have not lost a home Premier League game against Manchester City since 2000. You can mainly attribute that to Leeds being absent from the top flight for so long and Marcelo Bielsa having a hoodoo over Guardiola but it's still an impressive statistic. City will be looking to complete a first league double over Leeds since 1981/82 and I think they will do it. It might not be pretty but this City team are good enough to get the job done.

Manchester City HT/FT @ 1.98 with SBK

Manchester City to Win to Nil @ 2.30 with Boylesports

[StevieDay1983]

Everton vs Chelsea

Is it just me or has the relegation dogfight pressure just cranked up several notches after Saturday's results? Next up, we have the 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday afternoon as lowly Everton look to upset the odds to improve their fading survival hopes as they play Champions League-chasing Chelsea at Goodison Park. Defeat here could leave the home team in a desperate situation.

Everton currently find themselves down in 18th place and 5 points adrift of safety but they do possess two games in hand on 17th placed Burnley. We have said this before though that games in hand are only meaningful if you take points from them. Lose this one and the game in hand is down to one and they're still 5 points off the pace. The Toffees have won just 1 of their last 5 league games and they are coming into this game off the back of a demoralising 2-0 away loss in the Merseyside Derby against Liverpool. There is hope with Everton being undefeated in their last 3 home league games. Scoring goals remains an issue for Frank Lampard's team with Everton scoring just 6 goals in their previous 10 league games. It doesn't bode well that Everton are playing on a Sunday because they have failed to win all 9 of their league games played on a Sunday this season with 8 of those ending in a loss.

Chelsea will be looking to build up some momentum as they look to secure their place in next season's Champions League and prepare themselves for an epic FA Cup Final showdown with Liverpool later this month. The Blues are in 3rd in the table but their recent league form has been patchy with the team winning just 2 of their last 5 league games. Transfer speculation surrounding the future of players such as Antonio Rudiger, Romelu Lukaku, and Reece James hasn't helped Thomas Tuchel but this is still a game they should be looking to win. Chelsea are undefeated in their last 6 away league matches and they have managed to score a whopping 16 goals during that spell. Their draw away to Manchester United on Thursday ended a club record run of 8 away wins in a row across all competitions. An intriguing, and rather random, statistic is that Chelsea love playing at the start of the month. They have the highest win ratio in Premier League history of any team that has played on the first game day of the month with 60% and they have won all four of their previous matches played on 1st May. It's done then! Put me down for a win now! 

This is a real acid test for Everton. The club hasn't been involved in a relegation scrap this late in the season since the dark days of the late 1990s. These players certainly won't have experienced this kind of pressure before. Burnley look brimming with confidence and if Everton don't at least push Chelsea today then with just a handful of games remaining you have to wonder how they mentally come back from this position. I'd like to think Everton will give us a typical relegation twist but Chelsea have been so good on the road this season. I just have to go for the Chelsea win.

Chelsea to Win @ 1.73 with SpreadEx

Total Goals Scored Under 2.5 @ 1.93 with SBK

[StefanBB]

Everton vs Chelsea

Everton will be looking for an improved result following a 2:0 Premier League defeat last time out to Liverpool. A loss in the Merseyside derby saw them slip under the red line. The Toffees are now two points behind Burnley, and the hosts desperately need valuable points. It has been a rare occasion in recent games that Everton has kept a clean sheet. The facts show that Everton has seen its defense breached in 5 of their previous six games, leaking 12 goals in the process. Frank Lampard needs to find a quick solution to drag the team out of the relegation zone. Yerry Mina (Hamstring Injury), Donny van de Beek (Thigh Problems), Cenk Tosun (Thigh muscle rupture), Nathan Patterson (Ankle Surgery), and Andros Townsend (Cruciate Ligament Injury) won’t be able to help him in that quest.

Chelsea will come into the meeting following a 1:1 Premier League draw away to Manchester United. The Blues are still third in the standings, being eight points ahead of the fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. However, the away side hasn’t been very confident lately since they won only two times in the previous five rounds. In their last six outings, Chelsea has amassed a tally of 15 goals. Chelsea has also scored in every single one of those games. During that period, they had nine goals go against them. The visitors want to remain comfortable in the top four and keep their current position intact.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

A very challenging task is ahead of Everton, and they could trail five points in the relegation battle if they lose this match. Although Chelsea is clearly a better team, we think the home side can remain undefeated and snatch at least a point in this match.

Goals Market Prediction

Everton needs to attack and score, while their defense has been very leaky over the past few weeks. It is going to be an exciting clash in which we should see goals in both nets.

Everton AH +0.5 @ 2.25

BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Correct score 1:1 @ 7.50

[StefanBB]

West Ham vs Arsenal

West Ham United will want a better result here following a 1:0 Premier League losing effort in their last game against Chelsea. That was the Hammers’ third defeat in the previous five rounds that saw them decline to 7th place. It’s not been often in recent times where West Ham United hasn’t conceded. It will be a concern for them that West Ham United has been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 matches, shipping six goals. The hosts need to stabilize their game in order to book the Europa League ticket for the next season. Kurt Zouma (Sprained Ankle), Issa Diop (Ankle Injury), and Angelo Ogbonna (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) won’t be playing for West Ham United coach  David Moyes.

Arsenal enters the match after the 3:1 victory in the Premier League over Manchester United in the last match. That success got them back into the top four, and the Hammers are two points ahead of the Spurs. The numbers tell their story, and Arsenal has scored in 5 of their last six matches, and their opponents have scored a total of 9 goals. In the end, Arsenal is not doing very well. In this match, Arsenal was not defeated by West Ham United when they played away in the previous two championship games. The visitors eye another success that should keep them in the Champions League zone for the next season.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

It is going to be an exciting match that could easily go either way. We expect to see a great battle between these two sides, and we wouldn't be surprised if it ends in a draw.

Goals Market Prediction

Head-to-head matches between these two teams have been pretty efficient, and this one shouldn't be much different. We don’t think that either side will keep the clean sheet in this encounter.

Draw @ 3.95

BTTS Yes @ 1.80

Correct score 2:2 @ 17.00

[StevieDay1983]

Tottenham vs Leicester

The second 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League that I'm looking at is between Champions League qualification hopefuls Tottenham and mid-table side Leicester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The home side need a win to move into the top four above their local rivals Arsenal but can they do it against a visiting team that will undoubtedly have their Thursday night Europa Conference League Semi-Final 2nd leg clash with Roma on their minds?

Tottenham continue to do the "Spursy" thing by snatching failure from the grasp of success. Antonio Conte may be the head coach now but after leading the team into the top four over recent months they have suffered a 1-0 loss at home to Brighton followed by a 0-0 away to Brentford to drop back out of the top four again. The team have failed to even register a shot in those two games so Conte will be keen to address that and make use of the danger duo of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min. Conte has a superb record against Leicester in all competitions having won 6 and drawn 1 of his 7 meetings with them. Kane also enjoys playing against Leicester having scored 18 goals in 17 matches against the club across all competitions.

Leicester head into this game with all their focus on that Europa Conference League Semi-Final tie with Roma. It's finely balanced at 1-1 after the first leg so I wouldn't be surprised if Brendan Rodgers gives a number of first team players a rest ahead of this week's second leg. The Foxes are down in 11th place and realistically can't get relegated and would be unlikely to gatecrash the European qualification spots now. Away form continues to blight Leicester this season with the team earning just 1 win from their last 11 away league games. Defensive solidity on their travels has been a concern with the team keeping just 1 clean sheet in their previous 23 top flight away games. Leicester have also lost 7 of their 8 league games against teams currently positioned in the top five right now.

Given the situations of both teams at this moment I find it hard to find any reason to back anything other than a solid Tottenham win. The combination of Leicester prioritising the Europa Conference League, having nothing to play for in the league except pride, and their torrid away form just all points to a dour away day again. If Tottenham don't do the business here then you have to wonder if they can qualify for the Champions League.

Tottenham HT/FT @ 2.18 with SBK

Anytime Scorer: Harry Kane @ 1.84 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

West Ham vs Arsenal

It's an all-London affair for the 4:30pm BST kick-off on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League as Europa League qualification contenders West Ham take on Champions League qualification hunting Arsenal at the London Stadium. The home side will certainly have half an eye on their Europa League Semi-Final 2nd leg with Eintracht Frankfurt next Thursday but the away team will have all their focus on getting 3 points here as they aim to consolidate their place in the top four.

West Ham will be picking themselves up after the gut-wrenching 2-1 loss at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in that Europa League Semi-Final first leg last Thursday but they must switch on again because they still have the chance to qualify for next season's Europa League via the league. The Hammers are currently sat in 7th position and 3 points off the top six. David Moyes will want his team to improve their league form too with the club earning just 1 win in their last 5 league matches with 4 losses coming from their last 7 league games. However, home league form is still solid with the team unbeaten in their previous 6 home league games. Scoring goals at home is also no problem for West Ham with the team scoring in 18 consecutive home league matches. Unfortunately, Moyes has a terrible record against Arsenal picking up just 1 win in his 22 Premier League encounters with the club.

Arsenal come into this game knowing that there is every chance they'll need to win to get back into the top four. The Gunners are currently in 4th place and 2 points ahead of local rivals Tottenham but with Spurs playing in the 2pm BST kick-off the landscape could well have changed. Mikel Arteta's side had experienced a little wobble at the start and in the middle of April but back-to-back league wins has put that poor run in the past. Arsenal do have a history of positive results in May boasting the record number of wins earned in this month out of any Premier League club. Away form has also been decent for Arsenal recently with the team winning 6 of their last 8 away league matches.

I'm excited to see how this game plays out. I think West Ham could well be seriously affected by their Europa League commitments and that's why I'm leaning towards backing Arsenal to get a win to continue their impressive away form. It's at this stage of the season in games like this where European football can hurt a team's league form. Arsenal will have more energy, mental stability, and focus on this game than West Ham. That could prove the difference.

Arsenal to Win & BTTS @ 3.60 with Bet365

Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.86 with SBK

[StevieDay1983]

Manchester United vs Brentford

The Premier League has one game left to play on this May Bank Holiday weekend and it's Manchester United versus Brentford in an 8pm BST kick-off on Monday night from Old Trafford. This is a must win game for the home team if they want to keep their realistic hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League alive and they have a great chance to do it against a visiting team who are probably all but safe from relegation now.

Manchester United currently sit in 6th place but are 8 points off the pace of the top four with just 3 league games for them to play. You can probably say the chances of them playing in next season's Champions League have already gone really but failure to win here would basically seal that fate. Ralf Rangnick was this week confirmed as the new Austrian national team manager and that immediately has me wondering how focused he'll be on this game knowing he won't be in this role next season. It's now just 1 win from their last 6 league games. Defensive woes continue to plague the Red Devils with the team conceding in their last 9 matches. There is hope for the team in top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo though. He has scored 18 goals in 18 games played against newly promoted sides in the Premier League.

Brentford will be delighted that they have hit the magic 40-point mark but with the team down in 14th position and 8 points clear of relegation they probably won't breathe easy until the maths makes safety official. The Bees are undefeated in their last 4 league games so they are intent on finishing this season strongly. Defensive stability on the road has remained patchy though with the team conceding in each of their last 14 away matches. However, both teams have scored in each of their previous 5 away league games. Thomas Frank will want to get his team mathematically safe as soon as possible so I can see them going all out here to try and get something.

When these two teams met earlier in the season at the Brentford Community Stadium with Manchester United prevailing as 3-1 winners, it was the first time the teams had met in the league since 1947. It is 6 matches unbeaten in this fixture for United now with Brentford last winning back in 1938 in the FA Cup. I can see United getting a win here and I think it makes sense to back Ronaldo to score.

Manchester United to Win @ 1.76 with SBK

BTTS @ 1.72 with SBK

[StefanBB]

Manchester United vs Brentford

Manchester United won’t want a repeat of their last result here following the 3:1 Premier League loss in their previous game against Arsenal. Their chances of snatching the Champions League ticket are very slim, but the Red Devils won’t give up. It’s not been often in recent games that Manchester United have kept a clean sheet. It will be a concern for them that Manchester United have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 6 of their previous six matches, letting in 12 goals in the process. They need all three points from this match to not slip from the continental qualification zone.

In their last game, Brentford drew 0:0 in the Premier League game with Tottenham Hotspur. It was their fourth straight game without losing, and ten points from that period lifted them to 14^th place. A sequence of outstanding showings from the Brentford defenders has seen the number of goals they’ve conceded standing at four from their last six clashes in total. In that period, their forwards scored 11. Coming into this fixture, Brentford is undefeated in their previous two away league matches. Although they are far from the relegation zone, the away side will search for a surprise at Old Trafford.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Manchester United is on a bad run after winning just once on the previous five occasions. Although the Bees are in an excellent run, we believe the hosts are capable enough of booking all three points here.

Goals Market Prediction

The Red Devils have had severe defensive issues lately, and we won’t be surprised if their backline leaks again on Monday evening. Therefore, we shouldn’t see either team keeping the clean sheet in this encounter.

Manchester United to Win @ 1.75

BTTS Yes @ 1.65

Correct score 2:1 @ 9.00