With Liverpool having been crowned the Premier League champions and Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton all relegated, the race for European football is the key issue on the agenda in the Premier League. Manchester City, Newcastle United and Chelsea all look best placed to join Arsenal and Liverpool in the Champions League next term but this should be a key weekend in that battle.
Here are our Premier League tips for the next round of fixtures:
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EPL Week 35 Predictions
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Aston Villa vs Fulham – Villa Park
Aston Villa ($1.80)
Fulham ($4.60)
Draw ($3.90)
Having seen their season unravel a touch in recent games, Aston Villa will be keen to get back on track here against Fulham. The Villains have been excellent this term but appear to have run out of steam at the wrong moment, although European football would of course represent real progress for them moving forwards. Fulham have European football to aim for too, with Marco Silva’s side continuing to produce some excellent results. This will be a good one, with Villa perhaps likely to have too much in reserve at home.
Betting tip: Aston Villa to win the match ($1.80)
Aston Villa to win 2-1
Everton vs Ipswich Town – Goodison Park
Everton ($1.51)
Ipswich Town ($7.00)
Draw ($.40)
The Goodison Park era at Everton is coming to an end and they will want to finish this season as strongly as possible, with Ipswich Town up next. David Moyes has been transformative for Everton at times this term, but recent results have dried up a touch and he will want to get back on track here. The Championship beckons for Ipswich, who have been off the pace in the Premier League in recent weeks and they will see this as a free hit. Ipswich have struggled of late, and Everton should pick them off at home.
Betting tip: Everton to win the match ($1.51)
Everton to win 3-1
Leicester City vs Southampton – King Power Stadium
Leicester City ($2.30)
Southampton ($3.10)
Draw ($3.60)
Two relegated sides meet here, as Leicester City and Southampton clash in the East Midlands. The Foxes have fell well short of expectation this term, with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men struggling to keep up with the demands of the Premier League. Southampton meanwhile are improving since having their relegation confirmed a couple of weeks ago and there looks to be a freedom about the Saints currently, with a rebuild on the cards. This is tough to call but perhaps Southampton could spring a surprise here.
Betting tip: Southampton to win the match ($3.10)
Southampton to win 2-1
Arsenal vs Bournemouth – Emirates Stadium
Arsenal ($2.10)
Bournemouth ($3.60)
Draw ($3.50)
With a Champions League semi-final second leg at PSG to deal with in midweek, Arsenal would be forgiven for taking their eye off the ball a touch here. The Gunners take on Bournemouth next, as they look to cling on to second place in the Premier League table. For the Cherries, the chance to do a league double over Arsenal will be hugely appealing and they should be up for this challenge on the road. Both of these sides should have a good go here and it could turn out to be a draw in North London.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.50)
2-2 Draw
Brentford vs Manchester United – Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford ($1.65)
Manchester United ($5.50)
Draw ($4.33)
With one eye very much on their Europa League semi-final clash with Athletico Bilbao in midweek, Manchester United start as second favourites here against Brentford. The Bees are going along well and picked up a super win at Nottingham Forest last time out. Ruben Amorim will shuffle the pack for Manchester United and with the reds focusing their attention elsewhere, Brentford look well placed to pick up all three points at home.
Betting tip: Brentford to win the match ($1.65)
Brentford to win 2-1
Brighton vs Newcastle United – AMEX Stadium
Brighton ($2.88)
Newcastle United ($2.38)
Draw ($3.80)
Newcastle’s bid to finish inside the top 5 comes into sharp focus here, as Toon take on Brighton down on the south coast. The Seagulls have been going along pretty well this season and their last gasp win over West Ham last weekend should give them a boost ahead of this one. Newcastle meanwhile are a side developing under Eddie Howe and Champions League football would represent a real step in the right direction for the Magpies. Both sides have plenty to play for here, with Newcastle perhaps best placed to come out on top.
Betting tip: Newcastle United to win the match ($2.38)
Newcastle United to win 2-1
West Ham United vs Tottenham – London Olympic Stadium
West Ham United ($2.25)
Tottenham ($3.05)
Draw ($3.75)
Tottenham are in the same boat as Manchester United, with a Europa League semi-final very much on their minds and this one at West Ham will be a tough distraction. The Hammers have been struggling this term under Graham Potter and their last gasp loss to Brighton last time out will take some recovering from. Spurs have a healthy lead over Bodo/Glimt in their Europa League semi-final, and they will shuffle the pack in this one. Neither side is firing in the Premier League, and this could be a chaotic draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.75)
2-2 Draw
Chelsea vs Liverpool – Stamford Bridge
Chelsea ($2.25)
Liverpool ($3.05)
Draw ($3.75)
Chelsea have their minds on their upcoming Europa Conference League semi-final but for now it’s the small matter of the champions Liverpool. The blues have work to do in order to be playing Champions League football next year and this is a big game in terms of their aspirations. Liverpool will still be in party mode, having romped to the title last weekend against Tottenham but they will still be playing for pride here. This could be another great watch, with a draw potentially suiting both parties.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.75)
1-1 Draw
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest – Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace ($2.40)
Nottingham Forest ($3.10)
Draw ($3.40)
FA cup finalists Crystal Palace take on Champions League chasing Nottingham Forest, in what should be a good one at Selhurst Park. Palace are always a dangerous prospect in games such as this and they will be wanting to get their ducks in a row ahead of the FA Cup final. Nottingham Forest meanwhile are faltering a touch in pursuit of finishing in Europe, and they need to get their campaign back on track. There isn’t much to split these two sides and it could well end up being another entertaining draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.40)
1-1 Draw
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EPL Week 35 multi bet
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We’re backing four results this week as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:
Brighton vs Newcastle United – Newcastle United
Aston Villa vs Fulham – Aston Villa
Everton vs Ipswich Town – Everton
Leicester City vs Southampton – Southampton
A $50 wager would pay out $572.50 if successful at the current odds.