Predictions for the 33rd Round of the Premier League, April 18-20
This preview compiles predictions for the matches of the 33rd round of the English Championship. Find all football predictions in the football section, and the full list of predictions for the world's top league on the Premier League Predictions page. The 34th edition of the Premier League is rapidly approaching its climax. With only six rounds remaining, we are in for a series of intriguing matches. However, the main event will undoubtedly take place at the “Etihad.” If Man City defeats Arsenal, the tension in the title race will reach its peak!
Brentford – Fulham
The 33rd round will kick off with two contenders for European competition spots. Brentford has not secured a victory in four consecutive rounds but has also not lost, whereas Fulham has suffered two defeats in this period. It is worth noting that head-to-head encounters between these teams almost guarantee high-scoring football: the over total has been hit in 8 out of the last 9 matches. Considering that four goals were scored in each of the previous home matches of the “Bees,” there is a high probability that this trend will continue.
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Bet: total over 2.5 goals
Leeds – Wolverhampton
The next match is also a battle, but not for a European spot, rather for survival. Wolverhampton, despite their dismal league position, had been showing decent results until they suffered a 0-4 defeat to West Ham in the last round. Leeds, on the other hand, pulled off a sensation by defeating Man United at “Old Trafford” (2-1) for the first time since 1981. Considering the current form of the teams, their ambitions, and the fact that the “Peacocks” have beaten the “Wolves” in four consecutive Premier League matches, it is logical to predict a home win.
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Bet: Leeds to win
Newcastle – Bournemouth
Newcastle has lost their last three matches across all competitions, two of which were in the Premier League. Most concerning is their home form, having lost 4 out of their last 5 home league matches. Bournemouth, on the other hand, is unbeaten in 12 consecutive Premier League games and even defeated Arsenal at the “Emirates” (2-1) in the last round. Considering Bournemouth as underdogs solely due to their away status is fundamentally incorrect, especially given their seven-match unbeaten streak in head-to-head encounters with Eddie Howe's team.
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Bet: Bournemouth not to lose
Tottenham – Brighton
In his second match at the helm of Tottenham, Roberto De Zerbi will face the team where he made his name on the British Isles. Brighton is in excellent form: five wins in In the last six rounds, Fabian Hürzeler's team has positioned itself for a shot at European competitions. Meanwhile, the "Spurs" have fallen to the bottom of the table, collecting only two points since the beginning of February. Nonetheless, in the debut match for the new coach at their home stadium, the "Lilywhites" are expected to make a statement, at least by finding the back of the net. However, keeping a clean sheet seems unlikely, as in 7 of Tottenham's last 8 home matches in the Premier League, both teams have scored. This bet has also been profitable in the last six head-to-head encounters between Tottenham and Brighton.
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Bet: Both teams to score (Yes)
Chelsea – Manchester United
The last match of Saturday's schedule will take place at "Stamford Bridge," with both participants not in the best form. Chelsea has suffered five defeats in their last six matches, achieving success only in the FA Cup. Manchester United has managed just one win in the past four Premier League rounds. Michael Carrick's team clearly did not benefit from the 24-day break, resulting in a home defeat to Leeds (1-2). We won't dare to name a favorite for the upcoming match, but we note that only 1 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings between the teams ended without both teams scoring. Both sides have significant defensive issues, making the choice for both teams to score quite logical.
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Bet: Both teams to score (Yes)
Aston Villa – Sunderland
First of all, we must clarify that we are preparing this preview before Aston Villa's Europa League match, but we don't think it will hinder making a balanced prediction. The key factor is what will happen on the field – Sunderland will play with a strong defensive approach. Such opponents are uncomfortable for Unai Emery's team. Therefore, considering the fatigue after the European competition, there is a significant chance of the hosts dropping points. Instead of betting on the outcome, it's better to go for a low total. A tense and low-scoring match is expected, similar to the teams' first-round encounter. Moreover, 5 of Aston Villa's last 6 home games have not been high-scoring – with fewer than 2.5 goals.
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Bet: Total under 2.5 goals
Nottingham Forest – Burnley
The situation is similar here: we don't know if the return quarter-final match in the Europa League against Porto will be successful for the "Foresters," but we do know they will have to expend a lot of energy. This raises serious concerns, especially considering that Nottingham has been unable to score more than one goal in eight consecutive home Premier League matches. Moreover, in the previous six league matches at the City Ground, a draw was recorded in the first half — which is quite likely again now, given the potentially tight nature of the encounter. In the first meeting of the season, the teams failed to produce a winner either in the opening 45 minutes or by the final whistle.
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Bet: Draw in the 1st half
Everton – Liverpool
April 19, 2026, is a significant day. The first Merseyside derby will take place at "Hill Dickinson"! Everton is not only contending for a spot in European competitions but is also just five points behind Liverpool. The teams can be considered direct competitors. Bookmakers have made the "Reds" favorites solely due to their status. But what do we have in reality? The "Toffees" are in much better form, had a whole week to prepare for the derby, and have not lost to their principal rival in 7 of the last 8 home matches. The only question is whether "Hill Dickinson" will become as uncomfortable a stadium for Liverpool as "Goodison Park" was. All the prerequisites for this are present.
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Bet: Everton will not lose
Manchester City – Arsenal
Now we have reached the main match of the round, and possibly the entire second half of the season. Arsenal barely made it to the Champions League semi-finals, defeating Sporting with a 1-0 aggregate score. But here, the "Gunners" face a different level of challenge, and it's not for nothing that they approach the battle at "Etihad" as underdogs. In the last league round, Mikel Arteta's protégés lost to Bournemouth (1-2), and a month ago, they were rightfully defeated by Man City in the League Cup final (0-2). Yet, in the Premier League, Arsenal has not lost to the "Citizens" in five consecutive matches, and they have not been defeated in the last 11 matches officiated by Anthony Taylor. It is precisely on the figure of the main referee that we suggest focusing. Taylor is not stingy with cards, showing an average of 3.8 warnings per game throughout the season and over the last five matches. If predicting the outcome of the match is problematic, anticipating the intensity and abundance of battles is not difficult. We expect an "over" on yellow cards, for which sportsbook offer solid odds.
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Bet: Total over 3.5 yellow cards
Crystal Palace – West Ham
Another participant in European competitions will play their match on Monday. Crystal Palace thrashed Fiorentina in the first quarter-final of the Conference League with a score of3:0, so they are already one foot in the semifinals. Overall, Oliver Glasner's team is in excellent form, having suffered only one defeat in their last ten matches across all competitions. West Ham is not performing as well and is seriously at risk of relegation to the Championship, but in the last round, they left no chance for Wolverhampton (4:0). Considering the trip to Florence, it is quite likely that the "Hammers" will physically tire after the break and allow the opponent to score. This scenario has been observed in 5 out of 6 head-to-head meetings of the teams at Selhurst Park.
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Bet: West Ham to score in the 2nd half
Round Summary
The main match will undoubtedly take place at the Etihad. The outcome will determine the continuation of the title race. However, other fixtures also seem very interesting, especially the Merseyside derby! Our editorial team believes that this is where it makes sense to believe in the underdog. Everton is on the move, and Liverpool has often appeared very tired after playing in the Champions League. A great chance for the "Toffees" to secure a rare victory over their neighbors!
