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Chelsea v Everton
Prediction: Chelsea 2–1 Everton
Chelsea come into this weekend in poor overall form, with results not matching performances over recent weeks. That said, Stamford Bridge has remained their most reliable environment, and their best displays this season have generally come at home, where they see more of the ball and play with greater control.
Everton arrive in good spirits after winning their last two away league matches, showing they are capable of keeping games tight on the road and taking chances when they come. They have been well organised and difficult to break down, particularly in low scoring matches away from Goodison Park.
Everton’s recent away form suggests they will be competitive and capable of scoring, but Chelsea still have more attacking depth at home. A narrow home win fits both sides’ current trends.
Burnley v Fulham
Prediction: Burnley 1–1 Fulham
Burnley come into this fixture on a six game losing run in the league, which has clearly affected confidence. Despite that, they have generally remained competitive at Turf Moor and are often more disciplined defensively at home than away.
Fulham are also struggling for momentum, having lost their last two league matches. They have continued to create chances but have found it difficult to control games, particularly defensively, which has led to points slipping away.
With both sides short on confidence and needing a result, this feels like a tense, evenly matched fixture. A draw suits the current form of both teams, with neither looking solid enough to fully dominate the game.
Arsenal v Wolves
Prediction: Arsenal 4–0 Wolves
Arsenal have been extremely strong at home this season and continue to control matches through possession, structure and sustained pressure. They regularly create high quality chances and tend to overwhelm teams who struggle defensively.
Wolves have found this campaign difficult and have been vulnerable away from home, particularly when facing sides that keep the ball well and attack from wide areas. They have struggled to keep games tight against top teams and often concede once pressure builds.
Given the gap in form, quality and confidence, Arsenal are well placed to win comfortably, and a high scoring home victory is a realistic outcome.
Nottingham Forest v Tottenham
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1–2 Tottenham
Forest have been competitive at home and often raise their level against stronger opposition. They are generally organised and work hard, but they can struggle to sustain that over the full ninety minutes.
Tottenham continue to score goals regularly and remain dangerous in open games. While they are not always defensively secure, they usually create enough chances to edge matches where they are given space to attack.
Forest can make this uncomfortable, especially at home, but Tottenham’s attacking quality gives them the edge in a close contest.
Sunderland v Newcastle
Prediction: Sunderland 2–2 Newcastle
The Tyne–Wear derby is rarely straightforward, and form often matters less in fixtures like this. Sunderland have been strong at home, playing with intensity and commitment in front of their supporters, and they tend to push numbers forward.
Newcastle have greater depth and quality overall but have been inconsistent away from home. They remain capable of scoring multiple goals but can be exposed defensively when games become stretched and emotional.
Given the rivalry, atmosphere and Sunderland’s willingness to attack at home, this has the feel of an open derby with goals at both ends and neither side able to fully control the game.
Brentford v Leeds
Prediction: Brentford 2–1 Leeds
Brentford have been solid at home and continue to be well organised, particularly in tight matches. They are effective at turning pressure into goals and usually manage games well when leading.
Leeds play with high intensity and energy but remain vulnerable defensively, especially away from home. Their pressing style can leave space behind, and they have struggled to keep games tight when opponents are disciplined.
Brentford’s structure and home advantage make them the more reliable side in what should still be a competitive match.
