VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich - Bayern Munich to win
VfB Stuttgart's home record has been excellent this season; however, their home fortress will be put to the test against Bayern Munich, against whom they have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last 20 meetings. Heading into this game, VfB Stuttgart are without a win in their previous two league games, having lost to ten-man Hamburg (2-1) and drawn with Borussia Dortmund (3-3). Bayern Munich are unbeaten at the top of the league this season, with 11 wins and one draw from 12 league games. Vincent Kompany's side have won four of their last five league games, with wins against St.Pauli (3-1), SC Freiburg (6-2), Bayer Leverkusen (3-0) & Borussia Mönchengladbach (6-2).
Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen - Bayer Leverkusen to win
Augsburg have been in poor form heading into this fixture, as the home side have suffered four losses from their previous five matches, with defeats to Hoffenheim (3-0), VfB Stuttgart (3-2), Borussia Dortmund (0-1) and RB Leipzig (0-6). At home, Augsburg have picked up only two home wins this season and have lost six of their last eight league games on home soil dating back to last season. Bayer Leverkusen's league form has been excellent, as the visitors have won six of their previous eight league games, with notable wins against Wolfsburg (1-3), Heidenheim (6-0) and SC Freiburg (2-0)
Manchester City vs Sunderland - Manchester City to win
Manchester City's home record gives the advantage against a Sunerland side who have been performing well above expectations this season. Pep Guardiola's side have not lost a league game at the Etihad Stadium since their 2-0 loss to Spurs. Since that defeat, the Citizens have won their last six home games with victories against Manchester United (3-0), Burnley (5-1), Everton (2-0), Bournemouth (3-1), Liverpool (3-0) and Leeds United (3-2). All of Sunderland's defeats have come away from home this season, with three losses to their name against Burnley (2-0), Manchester United (2-0) & Fulham (1-0).
Newcastle United vs Burnley - Newcastle to win
Newcastle United have started to finally pick up some attainable league form, as the Magpies have recorded seven points from their last nine available, with two wins against Everton (1-4), Manchester City (2-1) and a draw against Tottenham Hotspur (2-2). Burnley's defeat against Crystal Palace (0-1) has piled on the misery for Scott Parker's side, as the Clarets have now lost their last five league matches with further defeats against Arsenal (0-2), West Ham (3-2), Chelsea (0-2) & Brentford (3-2).
Everton vs Nottingham Forest - Everton to win
Everton have been in decent form, with three wins in their last five league games, picking up victories against Manchester United (0-1), Bournemouth (0-1) & Fulham (2-0). Their only blip was a 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United. Nottingham Forest have lost three of their last six away fixtures in the Premier League, with one of their most recent victories taking place in midweek, albeit against a Wolves side who has two points this season.
Blackburn vs Sheffield Wednesday - Blackburn to win
Blackburn Rovers are in slightly better form than their visitors, as the home side have only lost twice in their last eight league games, and have remained unbeaten in their last two games with two draws against Ipswich Town (1-1) and Wrexham (1-1). Sheffield Wednesday are without a win in their previous 12 matches in the Championship, and the Owls have lost their last four matches with defeats to Southampton (3-1), Sheffield United (0-3), Millwall (1-0) & Preston North End (2-3).
Ipswich Town vs Coventry City - Coventry City to win
Ipswich Town are without a win in their last two league games, with a draw against Blackburn Rovers (1-1) & a defeat away from home against struggling Oxford United (2-1). The Tractor Boys have been largely disappointing this season, as they sit 15 points adrift of their league leader visitors. Coventry City have been magnificent this season, as the away side have picked up 43 points from a possible 54 available. The Sky Blues have won their last five league games, with victories against Sheffield United (3-1), Stoke City (0-1), West Brom (3-2), Middlesbrough (2-4) & Charlton Athletic (3-1).
Real Betis vs Barcelona - Barcelona to win
Real Betis have only won twice in their last five league fixtures, and have drawn against 15th-place Valencia (1-1) and 18th-place Girona (1-1), while also suffering a home defeat against Atletico Madrid (0-2). Barcelona are in excellent league form, with the away side having won their last five league matches against Atletico Madrid (3-1), Alaves (3-1), Athletic Club (4-0), Celta Vigo (2-4) & Elche (3-1).
