As the EFL transitions into the playoff stage, attention now shifts fully to the Premier League for the remainder of the football season.
With just three weekends left until the Premier League concludes, the dust has already settled on the title race and relegation battle. The focus now is on the fight for a top-five finish and places in next season’s Champions League.
This weekend, we continue our football pools tips with the aim of racking up the highest number of points from the following scoring system:
– Score draw: 3 points
– Goalless draw (0-0): 2 points
– Win (home or away): 1 point
Expert Football Pools Predictions
Ipswich vs Brentford (Premier League)
Ipswich appear destined for a return to the Championship, but they’re closing out their campaign much like they began it—by drawing games. Two of their last four matches have ended in entertaining score draws. Having managed just one home win all season, another even result against Brentford seems likely.
As for the visitors, Brentford haven’t been frequent drawers this term, but they’ve shared the points more often in the second half of the season, including twice in their last five fixtures.
Prediction: Score draw
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa (Premier League)
Saturday evening’s clash between Bournemouth and Aston Villa is pivotal for the Villains as they chase back-to-back Champions League qualifications. However, Bournemouth are proving tough opponents, especially against stronger sides.
The Cherries have drawn four of their last eight league games, and their competitive edge shows through in high-stakes fixtures. Interestingly, two of the last three encounters between these two sides have ended level.
Prediction: Score draw
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Sunday features a London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs host Crystal Palace. While Tottenham are riding high after advancing to the Europa League final, they have a track record of underperforming in league matches following midweek European commitments.
Palace, on the other hand, have recently proven difficult to defeat, drawing their last three league games. With fatigue a risk for the hosts, another draw is far from unlikely.
Prediction: Score draw
Manchester United vs West Ham (Premier League)
Like Spurs, Manchester United are coming off a Europa League semi-final win and, similarly, have struggled to maintain their form immediately after such fixtures. United manager Ruben Amorim has also suggested squad rotation in the coming weeks to manage fitness, meaning intensity could be lacking.
West Ham, although winless in recent weeks, have drawn three of their last five matches. United have also shared the spoils in two of their last five, hinting at another potential draw here.
Prediction: Score draw
Liverpool vs Arsenal (Premier League)
The final Premier League fixture of the weekend sees Liverpool host Arsenal. Once billed as a title-deciding clash, the stakes have lessened somewhat following Arsenal’s dip in form earlier in the spring, which handed Liverpool the upper hand in the title race.
Arsenal have drawn too often to sustain momentum—13 times this season, with three coming in their last five games. Liverpool, who already have one eye on the end of the season, may not be at full throttle, and Arsenal are coming off Champions League disappointment. Expect a tight and possibly uneventful affair.
Prediction: Goalless draw
About the Author
Andy Delaney is a seasoned tipster with a strong background in golf betting, having covered everything from the Asian Tour to the Masters. An avid football fan, he also brings a deep knowledge of European football, offering expert predictions and insights across the sport.
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