Crystal Palace will host Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Saturday lunchtime to kick off Premier League gameweek 16, and a couple of hours later, Manchester United will welcome Bournemouth, while Arsenal will take a trip to Aston Villa late in the day.
Premier League Gameweek 16 Predictions
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
Palace are winless in their last four league matches, and after they lost 2-0 at home to Bournemouth, I doubt they will get anything positive off Liverpool, who are unbeaten in their last five league games, although I am aware the Eagles will put up a fight.
Prediction: 1-3
Betting Tip: Away win
Wolves vs Nottingham Forest
One thing I love about Wolves is that they are a different side at home. They play fast football and press higher up the pitch. Nottingham were dismantled last time out at Fulham, but I can only see them extending their drastic run.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: Home win
Brighton vs Burnley
The Seagulls are beginning to get results. They lost just once in their last five league games and won their last game 2-1 against a good side, Brentford. I believe seeing off struggling Burnley shouldn't be an issue.
Prediction: 3-0
Betting Tip: Home win
Sheffield United vs Brentford
This is a tricky game that could end in a draw. Sheffield Utd made it difficult for Liverpool to play at their best, but I doubt if they can replicate that against Brentford, who are keen to bounce back to winning ways after the Brighton defeat. Based on both teams' current forms, I am backing the Bees to get the win.
Prediction: 1-3
Betting Tip: AWEH
Fulham vs West Ham United
The Hammers raised many eyebrows when they came from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1 away from home on Thursday, and it is relatively normal to expect them to build on that, but Fulham also registered a big win after they thrashed Nottingham 5-0 at home. The Cottagers are my favourites to win this game, although I don't expect a clean sheet.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: HWEH
Luton Town vs Manchester City
It will be a walkover for Man City, who are anxious to end their winless run of four league games. However, I expect Luton Town to put up a fight, just as they did against Liverpool, Man United, and Arsenal.
Prediction: 1-4
Betting Tip: Away win
Tottenham vs Newcastle United
Newcastle are still trying to control games away from home. Everton dismantled them at Goodison Park on Thursday night, and it's somewhat rare to see the Magpies win games away from home. Spurs are winless in their last five league games and are eager to put their disappointing defeat to West Ham behind them when they host Newcastle in London, and the return of Cuti Romero, who scored against West Ham, is obviously a plus for Ange Posteglocu's side. However, I don't see them getting the maximum points.
Prediction: 2-2
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
Aston Villa vs Arsenal
I don't understand what Aston Villa are trying to achieve this season. They currently sit in the 3rd position after gameweek 15 with 32 points. They are now unbeaten in their last 14 league matches, following their tight 1-0 win over Manchester City. I backed them to get the win over Citizens due to City's recent crisis, and I am backing them to get the win against Arsenal, although a draw is looking likely. Arsenal are the only team currently that can get a win at Villa, but Villa are so eager to beat Arsenal, having won in recent seasons against Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
Everton vs Chelsea
I've relentlessly said that Chelsea are not that strong away from home. Manchester United outclassed them at Old Trafford, days after they lost to Newcastle United on the road as well. Everton are playing with high intensity and believe they can win any game. They disturbed Liverpool at Anfield, and if they weren't reduced to 10 men, I think that game could have ended differently. Everton outclassed Newcastle Utd and it's understandable if the majority of Chelsea fans are not expecting a win from their club this weekend.
Prediction: 3-1
Betting Tip: HWEH
Manchester United vs Bournemouth
I have backed the Red Devils to win this game, and this is why. Manchester United won not only four of their last five Premier League matches but also because of their performance against Chelsea. If they replicate that same energy against Bournemouth, then United could be on a roll. The Cherries are getting good results lately, but their form at Old Trafford is alarming, having lost 3-0, 4-1 and 5-2 in their last three visits.
Prediction: 3-0
Betting Tip: Home win