Everton vs Southampton - Everton to win
Everton are unbeaten in their last two matches, following a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town and an excellent victory against Fulham (3-1). The Toffees have a far stronger squad than Southampton and have only lost once in their previous five home matches in the Premier League.
Southampton have not won any of their last five matches, with their most positive results being a 0-0 stalemate against Manchester City, as well as a 1-1 draw at West Ham United where Lesley Ugochukwu scored a superb strike in the 93rd-minute. The Saints’ other three matches have resulted in defeats to Leicester City (2-0), Fulham (2-1) and Aston Villa (3-0).
West Ham vs Forest - Forest to win
The Irons have the fourth-worst home record in the Premier League, as they have accumulated just 20 points from 18 games at the London Stadium. West Ham United are winless in their previous three matches at home with draws against Tottenham Hotspur (1-1), Southampton (1-1), Bournemouth (2-2) & a loss to Newcastle United (0-1).
Nottingham Forest have the third-best away record, as they have earned 30 points from 18 matches away from the City Ground. Forest have won three of their previous five away fixtures, with victories against Tottenham Hotspur (1-2), Brighton & Hove Albion (penalties) and Ipswich Town (2-4).
Brentford vs Fulham - Brentford to win
Brentford have won all of their last four matches since drawing with Arsenal 1-1 back on 12th April. Following that game, the Bees have earned wins over Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2), Nottingham Forest (2-0), Manchester United (4-3) and Ipswich Town (1-0) with Kevin Schade scoring the only goal of the game last time out.
On the other hand, Fulham’s only win in their last five matches came via a 2-1 scoreline at Southampton on 26th April. The Cottagers other four results have seen them lose to the likes of Everton (3-1), Aston Villa (1-0), Chelsea (2-1) and AFC Bournemouth (1-0).
Arsenal vs Newcastle - Newcastle to win.
Arsenal are winless across their last five matches, as they drew 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield last time out. Prior to that game, the Gunners had suffered defeats to PSG (2-1 & 1-0) and AFC Bournemouth (2-1) after a disappointing 2-2 home draw with Crystal Palace.
Newcastle United have won three of their last five matches following their 2-0 win over Chelsea last time out, where both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes got on the scoresheet. In the run-up to that game, the Magpies had drawn 1-1 at Brighton after earning victories against Ipswich Town (3-0) and Crystal Palace (5-0) on either side of a heavy 4-1 defeat at Aston Villa.
Palace vs Man City - Man City to win
Crystal Palace are without a win against Manchester City in the last seven meetings between the two sides. The Eagles have lost their last two FA Cup finals, with the side looking to win their first major trophy in their history. Palace also have an unfortunate record of six games without a clean sheet against Manchester City.
Manchester City are in terrific form, as they are unbeaten in their previous 10 matches. Pep Guardiola’s men have managed victories over Nottingham Forest (2-0), Aston Villa (2-1) and Everton (2-0), with Nico O’Reilly and Mateo Kovacic getting on the scoresheet at Goodison Park.
Strasbourg vs Le Havre - Strasbourg to win
Strasbourg are in excellent form coming into this game with only one loss in their previous 10 matches. The home side have recorded notable wins against PSG (2-1), Saint-Etiennie (3-1), Stade Reims (0-1) and Lyon (4-2). The hosts have won four of their previous five home league games.
Le Havre’s form has been stuttering over the last five matches, with the visitors having lost three of their previous five league matches. Le Havre have suffered defeats against Marseille (1-3), PSG (2-1) and Stade Rennes (1-5). Le Havre are without a clean sheet in their last five games.
Marseille vs Rennes - Marseille to win
Marseille are in excellent form heading into this game, having won three of their previous four league games, whilst remaining unbeaten in four. The home side have recorded notable victories against Le Havre (1-3), Stade Brestois 29 (4-1) and Montpellier (5-1).
Rennes have lost twice in their previous five league matches, and the visitors are 21 points behind Marseille in the league standings. The away side have suffered three defeats away from home in their last five games, with losses against Toulouse (2-1), Lyon (4-1) and RC Lens (1-0).
PSG vs Auxerre - PSG vs Auxerre
PSG have the best home record in the division, only losing once from 16 matches and winning 13. Le Parisiens had won their last two matches in all competitions, with impressive victories against Montpellier (1-4) and Arsenal (2-1). The home side have scored first in six of their last eight matches in all competitions.
AJ Auxerre have lost three of their last five league games and have not beaten PSG in their previous six attempts. The visitors have suffered defeats against Le Havre (1-2), Lille (3-1), and Lyon (1-3).
