Crystal Palace will host Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday night to kick off Premier League gameweek 18, and I have made predictions on each of these matches. It's vital to know that these predictions are not 100 percent accurate.
Premier League Gameweek 18 Predictions
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The hosts are winless in their last five league matches, but getting a 2-2 draw away from home against Manchester City should be enough motivation for them to bounce back to winning ways against Brighton, who won two of their last five league matches. Both teams are not consistent, and I think this game could end all square. After all, Palace drew two og their last five games.
Prediction: 1-1
Betting Tip: AWEH
Aston Villa vs Sheffield United
This encounter will be an easy one for Aston Villa, who have won 15 league matches at home already. Sheffield Utd are unlikely to cause any upset, plus the hosts are aware that a win against the Blades will take them to the top of the table.
Prediction: 3-0
Betting Tip: Home win
Tottenham vs Everton
It's a tricky game. Everton have done well away from home this season, and they showed that again when they beat Burnley at Turf Moor 2-0 last time out. Tottenham are also playing high-intensity football, just like Everton, and as a result, I expect both teams to get on the scoreboard. However, I think Spurs could salvage a tight win.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: BTTS
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
The hosts sacked their manager, Steven Cooper, over the club's poor form and hired Wolves' former boss, Nuno Espirito. I expect the hosts to play like they mean it to impress their new boss and I understand that Bournemouth have done well recently, but I feel Nottingham Forest would get the win.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: HWEH
Fulham vs Burnley
The Cottagers are keen to bounce back to winning ways after losing 3-0 to Newcastle Utd with 10 men. Burnley have endured a horrid start to the season, and I don't expect them to get anything off Fulham, who scored 10 goals in their last two home matches.
Prediction: 3-0
Betting Tip: Home win
Luton Town vs Newcastle Utd
The Magpies could be without Joelinton due to injury issues, but I don't expect his absence to stop them from getting the job done at Luton Town. Although the hosts played well against the big guys already, I think getting something off Newcastle, who are keen on getting back into the top four, will be a stretch.
Prediction: 1-3
Betting Tip: Away win
Wolves vs Chelsea
Chelsea are playing nice football, but they are struggling away from home. Wolves are a different side at home, and with their fast counter-attacking football, I expect them to get all three points off Chelsea. Would Chelsea score at least a goal? I think so, because Wolves are struggling to keep clean sheets, having conceded 29 goals in 17 matches.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: BTTS
West Ham vs Manchester United
The Red Devils raised many eyebrows when they got a goalless draw at Anfield against Liverpool, the same venue where Liverpool trounced West Ham 5-1 in the Carabao Cup. The Hammers are stronger at home and will put on a fight against Man United, who are struggling to maintain consistency. Both teams will fight for the points, but I think the team with more brilliant individuals will make the difference. In that case, United will win.
Prediction: 0-1
Betting Tip: AWEH
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Both teams love playing attacking football, but I doubt Arsenal would get anything off Liverpool at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp's side are nearly unbeatable at Anfield this term, and I just can't see how Arsenal would get all three points. Last season, I backed the Gunners to get a win at Anfield but they fouled up everything despite going 2-0 up. Both teams will get on the scoreboard, I believe.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: BTTS