Premier League Predictions: Matchweek 33

SATURDAY:

BRENTFORD V BRIGHTON

Both teams are in the middle of a dry spell coming into this game with Brentford having not won any of their last three, and Brighton without a win in five.

Brentford had the best home form in the league before Christmas but since then they haven't won a game on their own patch.

Brighton were on an incredible run of form before the international break which had them in contention for Europe.

But their recent winless run has pushed them further away from the European places even though they are still in contention.

Both sides could do with a win here to get them out of the dry spells they're both in and I think Brentford will be the side that get it.

They may not be in the best form at home and they may not have a great record against Brighton, but I fancy them to come out on top here.

PREDICTION: 2-1

CRYSTAL PALACE V BOURNEMOUTH

Crystal Palace come into this game off the back of conceding 10 goals from their last two games against Man City at the weekend and Newcastle in midweek.

Those two defeats were their first back-to-back since the turn of the year.

Bournemouth ended their long wait for a win on Monday when they beat Fulham which got their hopes of finishing in the European places back on track.

That win will no doubt give them a lot of confidence and they'll surely come into this game with more belief than their opponents because of that win.

I can see both teams going for it as they're both attack minded with some quality attacking players on show.

But I don't see a winner between the two of them as I think it will be a game that is too close to call.

PREDICTION: 2-2

EVERTON V MAN CITY

David Moyes had a good record against Man City during his first spell as Everton boss but he hasn't beaten them since his last spell in charge.

Man City showed character to come from 2-0 down to Crystal Palace last weekend with Kevin De Bruyne being the mastermind behind the win with the performance he put in.

He ran the show for them in that game like he has done in a lot of games since he's been in the Premier League and he's going to be a massive loss when he leaves at the end of the season.

The Toffees will make it difficult for City here as they're a tough team to beat and very well organised defensively.

Although City have at times struggled against teams who defend with a low block this season, I think they'll find a way to win here and especially with someone like De Bruyne in their side. I can see him being the difference for them again in this one.

PREDICTION: 1-2

WEST HAM V SOUTHAMPTON

West Ham played well in their defeat at Liverpool last weekend and were unlucky not to come away with anything.

There have been some encouraging signs from them since Graham Potter took over but they haven't had the results to go with them.

The Hammers haven't won any of their last five games in the league and they're 17 as a result of it. They need to get results and quickly if they're to end the season strongly.

Southampton weren't that bad early on in their defeat to Aston Villa last weekend as they had some decent chances. But as usual they didn't take them.

They still need a point to go level with Derby's record from the 2007-08 season and I don't see them getting here as I think West Ham will beat them fairly comfortably.

PREDICTION: 3-1

ASTON VILLA V NEWCASTLE

Aston Villa deserve credit for their comeback against PSG in midweek as they really went for it instead of letting their heads drop.

But it unfortunately wasn't enough as they needed another couple of goals to see themselves through to the semi finals.

They don't have a great record in games after playing in Europe during the week and although their squad is stronger than it was earlier in the season, I don't see that record changing.

Newcastle are the in-form team in the race for Champions League football and and they moved up to 3rd in midweek after beating Crystal Palace 5-0.

Eberechi Eze's missed penalty was a turning point in that game as the Magpies' performance soon went up another level.

With the form the Magpies are in and Villa's poor record in games after playing in Europe, I can only see a Newcastle win here.

PREDICTION: 1-3

SUNDAY:

FULHAM V CHELSEA

Fulham won the reverse fixture back in December with two late goals and they'll be feeling confident of picking up another win over their rivals in this one.

They blew Liverpool away in their last home game and I can see them put in a similar kind of display in this one as Chelsea are not in great form away from home.

The blues are still without a win on the road since the turn of the year with their last victory on the road coming at Spurs in December.

I can only see that run continuing here as I fancy Fulham to put in a ruthless display like they did against Liverpool.

PREDICTION: 3-1

IPSWICH V ARSENAL

Ipswich got a creditable draw last time out against Chelsea where they took a surprise two-goal lead without their talisman Liam Delap on the pitch.

Kieran McKenna's side have shown the most fight out of all the newly promoted sides this season and I think they'll show some here.

They have conceded a lot of goals and there have been some games where they've been given a hiding, but they've still shown more fight than Southampton and Leicester.

Arsenal had another night to remember in midweek against Real Madrid and that win will give them the belief that they can go all the way in the Champions League.

They will have an eye on their semi final against PSG in a few weeks time, but they should still look to end their league season as strongly as possible despite the title being well out of their reach.

I can see them make a start on it with a win in this game.

PREDICTION: 0-2

MAN UNITED V WOLVES

Man United were an absolute shambles against Newcastle last weekend where Ruben Amorim made a big call in dropping keeper Andre Onana.

His back up in Altay Bayindir didn't fare much better as he was responsible for the fourth goal and his performance must've strengthened United's need for a keeper further.

Amorim needs to do a lot with this United team if he's to get them back to where they want to be, and a keeper and a striker will be near the top of his shopping list this season.

Wolves won the reverse fixture back in December in one of Vitor Pereira's first games in charge and with the form his side are in, they'll fancy themselves to bag another win here.

But I have a sneaky feeling that United will this one as Wolves' record at Old Trafford is terrible.

Ruben Amorim's side haven't been in great form at home this season, but I think they'll edge this one without playing particularly well.

PREDICTION: 1-0

LEICESTER V LIVERPOOL

Leicester were an improved side against Brighton last weekend where they finally ended their long wait for a goal.

The Foxes will be relegated if they don't win this game which is very likely to happen as they're on a terrible run of form at home.

Liverpool weren't fantastic against West Ham last weekend but they still got the job done which is all that matters. It's results that are more important than the performances at this time of the season.

The reds only need six points to win the title and I think they'll make it three with a more convincing victory in this one.

PREDICTION: 0-3

MONDAY:

TOTTENHAM V NOTTINGHAM FOREST

There is only one question to be asked heading into this game and is it this: Will Ange Postecoglou be in charge of Spurs for this game?

Spurs play Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League before this game comes around and Postecoglou's future depends on the result from that game.

That is because the Europa League is the only thing Spurs have left to play for this season and their last chance of ending the season with a trophy.

Nottingham Forest might be beginning to feel the pressure of being in a Champions League race following back to back defeats to Aston Villa and Everton.

They made slow starts to both games and there was a nervous atmosphere inside the stadium against Everton which translated itself onto the pitch.

Forest do however have some winnable games to end the season with and they'll be feeling confident of getting results from those games.

They might still feel a few nerves coming into this game, but I still think they'll come out on top as they have the players to make the most of another lethargic Spurs performance.

PREDICTION: 0-2