Premier League predictions – Gameweek 23: Who will win Etihad clash between Man City and Chelsea? | OneFootball

The 2024-25 Premier League has hit gameweek 23 and there are a few interesting games.

The highlight of the weekend is undoubtedly Manchester City hosting Chelsea, two sides battling to secure a top-four finish. Liverpool will also be looking to keep their lead at the top of the table when they host Ipswich Town, with Arsenal traveling to face Wolves on Saturday.

On Sunday, Tottenham Hotspur host Leicester City hoping to turn their season around. The weekend ends with struggling Manchester United traveling to face Fulham.

We’ve taken a look at all 10 matches from gameweek 23 and offered our predicted scores.

Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest

This is a clash between two of the most in-form teams in the Premier League right now. Title-chasing Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in eight Premier League games, winning seven of those — only failing in a draw with Liverpool. Bournemouth, meanwhile, sit on the edge of the top four thanks to a 10-game unbeaten run with six wins and four draws. This could be a case of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable option, leading to a draw.

Brighton vs Everton

The David Moyes era at Everton continues with a tricky trip to Brighton this weekend. The Toffees ended a six-game winless streak last time out, though three of those were draws. And Brighton are the draw specialists of the Premier League. The Seagulls have drawn 10 of their 23 league games this season, including three of their past four home matches.

Liverpool vs Ipswich

Liverpool are in a good place in the Premier League title race, six points clear at the top. And that’s likely to remain the case this weekend. Ipswich are battling relegation and have lost their past two games by an aggregate score of 8-0. Liverpool, of course, are unbeaten in 17 games in the league and have won 12 of those. The Reds have also scored at least two goals in 13 of their last 15 Premier League games at Anfield.

Southampton vs Newcastle

Newcastle United were rocked by Bournemouth last weekend, bringing their winning Premier League run to an end. It saw them drop out of the top four, albeit only by two points. This is a good chance for them to get back on track, especially with two of the teams above them facing of. Southampton continue to struggle at the bottom of the table, with six points from 22 games. They’ve also lost their last five.

Prediction: Southampton 0-2 Newcastle (7/1 with BetMGM)

Wolves vs Arsenal

Arsenal will be looking to keep their title hopes going when they travel to face Wolves. The Gunners are up to second on goal difference, unbeaten in their past 12 league games. That includes wins over Man United and Tottenham, alongside a draw with Chelsea. Wolves, meanwhile, have struggled after their bright start under Vitor Pereira. They’ve lost their past three games, conceding nine goals and scoring just once. Arsenal have also scored exactly two goals in five of their past six games against Wolves.

Man City vs Chelsea

The big game of the weekend, Man City and Chelsea meet to battle it out for a place in the top four. They’re in different runs of form too. Man City look to have overcome their slump, at least in the Premier League, now unbeaten in five.

Chelsea, meanwhile ended their five-game winless run against Wolves on Monday. Man City have also won eight of the past 10 meetings between these two sides.

Crystal Palace vs Brentford

A five-game unbeaten run has lifted Crystal Palace up to 12th in the table, one point behind visitors Brentford. The Eagles have won three of those games, including each of their past two. The Bees may be above Palace, but they continue to struggle away from him in the Premier League. Thomas Frank’s men have taken just five points on the road so far, with only Southampton (two) collecting fewer.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Brentford (13/2 with BetMGM)

Tottenham vs Leicester

Tottenham will be hoping they can turn their season around starting this weekend. Ange Postecoglou’s side are now winless in their past six league games, losing five of those. This includes defeat to relegation-battling Everton last weekend. Things are worse for Leicester, though. The Foxes are winless in eight and have lost their past seven league games. They’ve conceded at least two goals in each of those defeats, but Tottenham’s defence hasn’t been great either.

Prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Leicester (8/1 with BetMGM)

Aston Villa vs West Ham

This is the fourth game of the Graham Potter era at West Ham United, and his second game against Aston Villa. That game finished 2-1 in Aston Villa’s favour, and Potter has lost two of his three games in charge of West Ham. Villa, meanwhile, are now unbeaten in four games in the Premier League with two wins and two draws. They’re definitely the team in the better position.

Fulham vs Man United

The final game of the weekend, Man United will be looking to climb up the table. They’ve lost six of their 11 league games under Ruben Amorim, though just two of those defeats have come away from home. They’ve drawn two of their away league matches under Amorim, with one win on the road. Fulham have drawn nine of their 22 games this season, with only Brighton (10) drawing more. That includes three draws in their past six league matches.

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