Wolfsburg vs St.Pauli - Wolfsburg to win
Wolfsburg are unbeaten in their last five home games, following three draws against VfL Bochum (1-1), Bayer Leverkusen (0-0) and Holstein Kiel (2-2). The hosts have also recorded an impressive 5-1 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Wolfsburg are also unbeaten in the last four meetings between the two teams.
St.Pauli’s recent record has been woeful, with the visitors having suffered four straight defeats against the likes of Borussia Dortmund (0-2), Mainz 05 (2-0), SC Freiburg (0-1) and RB Leipzig (2-0). St.Pauli have also lost four of their last five games on the road, securing only one win against bottom-of-the-table Heidenheim (0-2).
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich - Palace to win
Crystal Palace have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, with their only defeat being a 2-1 home loss to Everton in the Premier League. The Eagles overcame Millwall in the South London derby in the FA Cup, whilst also securing victories in the Premier League against Fulham (0-2) and Aston Villa (4-1).
Following their penalty shootout defeat against Nottingham Forest, the Tractor Boys have now lost three of their last four games in all competitions. Kieran McKenna’s side are also winless in the Premier League since December, and have suffered two consecutive defeats against Tottenham Hotspur (1-4) and Manchester United (3-2).
Liverpool vs Southampton - Liverpool to win
Liverpool enters this game with four wins and one draw from their last five matches. Arne Slot’s men managed to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers (2-1) and Manchester City (2-0) on either side of a 2-2 away draw at Aston Villa, before beating Newcastle 2-0 thanks to goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, while also earning a crucial 1-0 win at PSG as Harvey Elliot scored the only goal of the game.
Since beating Ipswich Town 2-1 back on 1st February, Southampton have suffered four straight defeats. The Saints suffered a 1-0 FA Cup defeat at home to Burnley, while also going on to lose Premier League matches at the hands of AFC Bournemouth (3-1), Brighton (4-0) and Chelsea (4-0).
Burnley vs Luton - Burnley to win
Promotion-chasing Burnley will undoubtedly be the favourites for this game. The Clarets are unbeaten at Turf Moor in the league this season and have won their last three games on home soil, beating the likes of Sheffield Wednesday (4-0), Hull City (2-0) and Oxford United (1-0). Burnley were comfortable victors the last time these two teams met, recording a 4-1 win.
Luton Town’s victory against Portsmouth was the Hatters’ first league win in 12 matches. The away side have one of the worst away records in the division, only winning once on their travels this season and having lost four of their last five matches on the road. The Hatters are also without a win in the last five meetings against Burnley.
Plymouth vs Sheffield Wednesday - Sheff Wed to win
Plymouth Argyle enters this game winless in their last five matches in all competitions and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous six games. The home side have gained only two points from their last four league games, whilst also suffering defeats against Hull City (2-0) and Blackburn Rovers (2-0).
Sheffield Wednesday have been solid away from home in recent weeks, as the Owls have picked up two wins from their last four matches. The visitors also boast an impressive head-to-head record against Plymouth Argyle, with three wins from the last five meetings between the two teams.
Derby vs Blackburn Rovers - Blackburn to win
Bottom-of-the-table Derby County, are in a dire run of form heading into this game, as the Rams are winless in their previous 13 games in all competitions. Derby County enters this game having suffered three straight defeats against Middlesbrough (1-0), Millwall (0-1) and QPR (4-0). The Rams have also failed to score in their last four games.
Blackburn Rovers have an impressive record against Derby County, as the visitors have won the last five meetings between the two teams. The visitors have won two of their last four league matches, recording 2-0 victories against Plymouth Argyle and West Bromwich Albion, respectively.
Rennes vs PSG - PSG to win
Rennes have won only twice in their last five home league matches, suffering three defeats against Marseille (1-2), Stade Brestois 29 (1-2) and Lille (0-2). Rennes are without a victory against PSG in the last four meetings between the two teams.
Despite the unfortunate defeat against Liverpool in midweek, PSG are still in a strong position domestically as PSG are unbeaten after 24 games, with 62 points gained from a possible 72 on offer. PSG have been excellent away from home in the league, with five consecutive wins on the road - including victories against Lyon (2-3), Toulouse (0-1) and AS Monaco (2-4).
Brentford vs Aston Villa - Aston Villa to win
Brentford’s recent home record is less than favourable heading into this game. The Bees are winless in their last seven matches on home soil, which includes defeats against Liverpool (0-2), Tottenham Hotspur (0-2) and Plymouth Argyle (0-1). Thomas Frank’s side have only gained two points from their last six home league games.
Aston Villa are unbeaten in the last six meetings against Brentford. The Villains come into this game with three wins from their previous five games in all competitions - recording victories against Club Brugge (1-3), Cardiff City (2-0) and Chelsea (2-1). Aston Villa were 3-1 winners the last time these two teams met.
