Predictions for the 31st round of the Premier League, March 20-22
Bournemouth vs Manchester United
Bournemouth will host Manchester United in the only Friday match of the 31st round of the Premier League. The "Cherries" are consistently drawing matches and scoring very few goals, while the "Red Devils" are hardly dropping points under Michael Carrick and are quite prolific. However, it will be tough at the "Vitality" as the Mancunians rarely keep a clean sheet in away battles. In their head-to-head encounter in the first round, the opponents played out a thrilling 4-4 draw, so it's reasonable to expect them to exchange goals once again. This bet has come through in 6 of Bournemouth's last 7 home matches, as well as in 12 of United's last 13 away games (Premier League statistics).
Match Prediction for Bournemouth vs Manchester United: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Brighton vs Liverpool
Liverpool will head to the "Amex" after a resounding European success. A match like the one against Galatasaray (4-0) was needed by Arne Slot's men to regain confidence in their abilities. They need to catch up in the Premier League, where they couldn't beat either the last-placed Wolverhampton (1-2) or the struggling Tottenham (1-1). Meanwhile, Fabian Hurzeler's team is in good form – three wins in the last four rounds, and they also won the previous home match against the "Reds" (3-2). The opponents have been prolific in head-to-head meetings, with the over total being hit in 9 of the last 10 encounters. We expect goals this time as well.
Match Prediction for Brighton vs Liverpool: Total Over 2.5 Goals
Fulham vs Burnley
Fulham has a much higher squad potential and is significantly higher in the table, but they have lost to Burnley in their last three home matches without scoring. This trend is concerning. Moreover, there are significant questions about the "Cottagers'" recent scoring ability. Therefore, we'll avoid betting on the outcome and instead focus on the total corners. In fact, in the last 5 head-to-head Premier League matches, there have been at least 10 corner kicks. Additionally, in Fulham's last 6 home matches, the total corners have exceeded 10.5.
Match Prediction for Fulham vs Burnley: Total Over 9.5 Corners
Everton vs Chelsea
Everton will host Chelsea, who crashed out of the Champions League. Liam Rosenior's protégés played well for the first 70 minutes against PSG but ended up being thrashed 2-8. Three consecutive defeats indicate a full-blown crisis. As for David Moyes' team, they are just five points behind Chelsea but have been playing terribly at home. However, the "Toffees" have not lost to the "Blues" in 7 of the last 8 home Premier League encounters. But that was at "Goodison". At "Hill Dickinson", Everton doesn't feel as comfortable, yet they should be able to breach Chelsea's extremely vulnerable defense. We anticipate goals from both sides, which was recorded in 7 of the last 8 matches of the Londoners in the Premier League.
Match Prediction for Everton vs Chelsea: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Leeds vs Brentford
We move north, where Leeds, fighting for survival, will face Brentford. The "Peacocks" have not won in 7 of their last 8 home Premier League matches, yet they have not lost to the "Bees" in 7 consecutive head-to-head encounters at Elland Road. Keith Andrews' team is not in the best form right now, which is why we see them as slight underdogs. A logical betting option is the under total, as in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches at Leeds' field, no more than two goals were scored.
Match Prediction for Leeds vs Brentford: Total Under 3 Goals
Newcastle vs Sunderland
Newcastle had enough strength to play three halves on equal terms with Barcelona. In the fourth, the "Magpies" conceded four goals and accepted their fate. The Champions League is over for them, but the fight for European competitions in the Premier League continues. Sunderland, on the other hand, is not contending for anything significant, slipping lower in the table with each round. However, their lead from the relegation zone is substantial, and in the context of the upcoming match, freshness speaks in favor of the "Black Cats." We expect the visitors to put up a fight and ensure a goal exchange, which has occurred in 6 consecutive home matches of Eddie Howe's team.
Match Prediction for Newcastle vs Sunderland: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Aston Villa vs West Ham
At the time of writing this preview, it is unknown whether Aston Villa has advanced to the Europa League quarterfinals. However, it can be confidently stated that they will expend a lot of energy in the game against Lille. In the Premier League, Unai Emery's protégés have lost three times in a row and risk dropping out of the top 4, while West Ham, on the contrary, has suffered only one defeat in the last six rounds and is close to escaping the relegation zone. The visitors can certainly grab points, especially considering that Aston Villa has been scoring no more than one goal per game for 9 matches in a row!
Match Prediction for Aston Villa vs West Ham: Aston Villa's Individual Total Under 1.5 Goals
Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest
The most heated match of the round is saved for last. Two of Ange Postecoglou's former teams will face off to decide which of them is more deserving of retaining their Premier League status. The "Spurs" managed to snatch a draw at Anfield (1:1) in the last round, and on Wednesday, they secured their first victory under Igor Tudor by defeating Atletico (3:2). It didn't save them from being knocked out of the Champions League, but it could provide a positive boost. Emotions will run high in the upcoming match, so Michael Oliver will have to reach for his pocket for cards more than once. The referee himself is quite lenient, but Nottingham averages 1.8 warnings per away game.for the game, and Tottenham at home – 2.87. We cannot go against such statistics. The match promises to be thrilling!
