EPL Week 30 Expert Tips & Predictions

It was Manchester City who blinked first in the Premier League title race last weekend, with their home draw against Nottingham Forest handing the initiative back to Arsenal.

The Gunners have made most of the running this season and they now know that winning all of their games will see them crowned champions.

Of course, that is easier said than done and there are an array of big games on the card this weekend, at both ends of the table.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa remain in a scrap to crack the top five and play in the Champions League next term.

While down at the bottom of the pile, Wolves are still putting up a fight, along with Burnley, Nottingham Forest, West Ham United, Leeds and Tottenham, who are all firmly in the relegation shakeup.

It should be another bumper week of games and here are our top Premier League tips:

EPL Week 30 Predictions

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Sunderland ($3.30)

Brighton ($2.20)

Draw ($3.40)

Sunderland will be eager to bounce back from FA Cup disappointment, as they take on Brighton. League One side Port Vale overcame the Black Cats, but they have enjoyed a stellar season in the Premier League, and they will be pushing for a top half finish. Brighton meanwhile haven’t hit the heights of previous PL campaigns, but they remain a dangerous prospect in every game they play. With not much at stake, this feels tough to call and a score draw could be the bet.

2-2 Draw

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Burnley ($4.20)

Bournemouth ($1.80)

Draw ($3.60)

It has been a tough few weeks for Burnley and things won’t get much easier for the Clarets in this one, as they host Bournemouth. Scott Parker’s side look to be on the verge of relegation once more, unless they can muster up something special over the coming games. Bournemouth meanwhile have been excellent again this season and a win in this one can cement their push for a European place. Burnley are low on confidence and Bournemouth could pick them off here.

Bournemouth to win 3-1

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Arsenal ($1.35)

Everton ($10.00)

Draw ($5.30)

The Premier League title races comes into focus once again, as Arsenal look to open up a huge gap to Manchester City, who play after them on Saturday. For the Gunners, it feels as if things are falling into place at the right time and they will fancy their chances in this one. Everton meanwhile remain a side who are mercurial, particularly away from home and they will want to make this difficult. However, Arsenal are very strong at home, and they should win easily here.

Arsenal to win 3-1

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Chelsea ($1.85)

Newcastle United ($4.20)

Draw ($4.00)

Two sides that are sure to be feeling the effects of their Champions League exploits meet here, as Chelsea and Newcastle United clash in West London. The blues are in the mix for a top five finish and although they lack consistency, they remain very dangerous in every game they play. Newcastle meanwhile come into this one having pushed Barcelona all the way in midweek, but those efforts could play their part here and Chelsea could get it done at home.

Chelsea to win 2-1

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West Ham United ($4.75)

Manchester City ($1.75)

Draw ($4.40)

The calendar continues to push Manchester City all the way currently and they will be looking to stay in the title race, as they visit West Ham. The Hammers came through a proper test in the FA Cup against Brentford but will now be scrapping for their Premier League lives from here on in. For City, this is game they have to win but with two games against Real Madrid to navigate over this week, they could take their eye off the ball here and West Ham could punish them.

West Ham United to win 3-2

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Manchester United ($1.80)

Aston Villa ($4.50)

Draw ($4.00)

A big game in the battle to finish inside the top five pits Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have been vastly improved since Michael Carrick took on the role but their first loss with him at the helm against Newcastle last week will still be hurting them. Aston Villa meanwhile have gone off the rails of late, and the calendar and injuries is catching up with them. All the momentum is with United, who should win easily here.

Manchester United to win 2-0

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Crystal Palace ($2.40)

Leeds United ($3.20)

Draw ($3.40)

It has been a tough period for both Crystal Palace and Leeds United, who meet in South London here. Palace have plenty of uncertainty surrounding this and next season and will just be looking to secure their Premier League status. Leeds meanwhile are in the same boat under Daniel Farke and while they push teams all the way, they don’t seem to pick up results. This will be a good game, with the draw very much in play.

1-1 Draw

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Nottingham Forest ($2.20)

Fulham ($3.30)

Draw ($3.50)

The tide appears to be finally turning at Nottingham Forest, as they look to push away from the relegation zone. Next up is a meeting with Fulham and the Tricky Trees know they have their destiny in their own hands if they keep winning games. Fulham meanwhile were poor in defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup and their season looks to be in danger of petering out. With that in mind, Forest could pick up an important win here.

Nottingham Forest to win 2-1

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Liverpool ($1.35)

Tottenham ($9.00)

Draw ($5.80)

Two sides that came up short in the Champions League in midweek meet here, as Liverpool host Tottenham. The reds have made a poor fist of their title defence, but they can still crack the top five and have the FA Cup to focus on this term. Tottenham were humbled again against Atletico Madrid in midweek and look to be completely lost at sea currently. Neither side is in great nick, but Liverpool should win this one at home.

Liverpool to win 3-1

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Brentford ($1.67)

Wolves ($6.00)

Draw ($4.50)

Brentford were bumped out of the FA Cup last time out and this is a chance to regroup against bottom side Wolves. The Bees have been excellent under Keith Andrews this season and they are in the mix for a European spot. Wolves meanwhile deserve great credit for their improvements made in recent weeks under Rob Edwards, but it does feel too little, too late in terms of preserving their Premier League status. Brentford are strong at home, and they should win this one.

Brentford to win 3-1

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EPL Week 30 bet

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We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:

Arsenal vs Everton – Arsenal
Liverpool vs Tottenham – Liverpool
Brentford vs Wolves – Brentford
Burnley vs Bournemouth – Bournemouth