Take a look at knowledgeable predictions from Michael Owen, Paul Merson and Mark Lawrenson on the upcoming Premier League fixtures this weekend.
One other weekend of soccer and one other spherical of Premier League predictions can be found for us.
Loads of enjoyable and drama awaits. We’ve got some titanic clashes developing each up and down the desk. So will there be extra thrilling purpose affairs or any fascinating Premier League predictions?
To reply this, we turned to former Liverpool stars Mark Lawrenson on BBC and Michael Owen on BetVictor, in addition to ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson on SportsKeeda, for some Premier League predictions.
🗓️ Saturday, April 30
Newcastle vs Liverpool
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 1-2
“Liverpool have a lot momentum proper now. This gained’t be simple, Newcastle are in nice type themselves. I’m going for 2-1 Liverpool.”
Paul Merson: 1-3
“Liverpool should win this sport as a result of a draw is not any good. Metropolis and Liverpool are miles forward of each different Premier League crew in the mean time. Newcastle have finished nice – don’t get me improper – however they’ll face a special form of opponent in Liverpool.”
Mark Lawrenson: 0-2
“The way in which the Reds are taking part in makes me assume they are going to get the consequence they want, irrespective of who’s of their crew. They’re simply in that zone.”
Take a look at the Newcastle vs Liverpool preview for betting ideas and stats right here.
Watford vs Burnley
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 1-2
“A win for Burnley can be large and would put them a number of factors away from possible security. I’ve bought to select them on latest type, 2-1!”
Paul Merson: 0-1
“Burnley have gotten some good fixtures this month and in the event that they don’t beat Watford, they don’t actually deserve to stay within the prime flight. This can be a must-win sport for Burnley.”
Mark Lawrenson: 2-1
“I’m not being anti-Burnley, I simply really feel Watford will win a sport sooner or later and the most effective probability of that occuring goes to be on Saturday, in opposition to the crew one place above them.”
Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 1-1
“This appears a really even sport, there are simply two factors between them within the league. I’m leaning in the direction of a draw.”
Paul Merson: 2-2
“There ought to be a number of targets on this sport. James Ward-Prowse is an excellent participant, and I’m a giant fan. This can be a nice sport for these gamers to exit and simply play, as a result of there’s completely no stress.”
Mark Lawrenson: 2-1
“That is truly actually tough to foretell, as a result of neither aspect is precisely flying form-wise – they’ve each managed one win, two attracts and two defeats from their previous 5 video games – however I’m going with Southampton as a result of they’re at residence.”
Aston Villa vs Norwich Metropolis
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 2-0
“Norwich are actually ten factors off security, and clearly are needing a miracle to remain up. They simply don’t rating sufficient targets, that’s been the most important situation all season. For that purpose, I can solely see a snug win for Villa right here.”
Paul Merson: 3-0
“That is going to be a tricky sport for Villa as they’re not pulling up any bushes in the mean time. Norwich have been slaughtered by Newcastle final week however they’ll fancy their probabilities right here. Aston Villa are taking part in an enormous sport this week they usually might want to present up in opposition to Norwich.”
Mark Lawrenson: 2-0
“Aston Villa bought some extent at Leicester final trip after 4 straight defeats however they actually need a win and an excellent efficiency right here after slipping down the desk in latest weeks.”
Wolves vs Brighton
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 1-0
“Brighton have been harmful on the street all season, this gained’t be simple for Wolves. I’m nonetheless tipping Wolves although, 1-0.”
Paul Merson: 1-1
“I’d prefer to assume there will probably be targets on this match. This can be a onerous sport, as a result of there isn’t so much between these two groups. Wolves have fizzled out not too long ago, and Brighton have had a little bit of a resurgence.”
Mark Lawrenson: 2-1
“Brighton have picked up extra factors away (25) than at residence (16) this season, together with these spectacular wins at Arsenal and Tottenham at the beginning of the month, however I’m going with Wolves to edge this one.”
Leeds United vs Manchester Metropolis
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 0-3
“A few of Metropolis’s play in opposition to Actual on Tuesday was sensible, they might have scored six or seven! I don’t assume we’ll see fairly as many targets right here, however Metropolis ought to rating a number of.”
Paul Merson: 0-3
“I see nothing however a Metropolis win right here. Liverpool will in all probability win their sport, so that is one other large match for them. Leeds have been tougher to beat since their new supervisor has are available, however I don’t see how they’ll cease Manchester Metropolis.”
Mark Lawrenson: 0-2
“Metropolis’s greatest win of the season thus far got here once they beat Leeds 7-0 at Etihad Stadium in December. We gained’t see the identical scoreline on Saturday, however they need to nonetheless management the sport and win comfortably.”
Take a look at the Leeds United vs Manchester Metropolis preview for betting ideas and stats right here.
🗓️ Sunday, Could 1
Tottenham vs Leicester Metropolis
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 3-1
“A 3rd sport in a row and not using a win can be unthinkable for Spurs. I’m predicting a 3-1 win.”
Paul Merson: 3-0
“This can be a good sport for Tottenham and I’d anticipate them to win it. Leicester may have one eye on their European video games and I don’t see something however a Tottenham victory right here.”
Mark Lawrenson: 2-0
“Leicester performed Roma within the Europa Convention League semi-final on Thursday, with the second leg subsequent week, and that competitors is their precedence now as a result of profitable it’s the solely approach they’re getting again in Europe subsequent season.”
Take a look at the Tottenham vs Leicester Metropolis preview for betting ideas and stats right here.
Everton vs Chelsea
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 1-1
“This gained’t be excessive scoring. Everton will hold issues tight and hope to make use of the group to their benefit. I can see them getting some extent.”
Paul Merson: 1-1
“This can be a fairly good time to play in opposition to Chelsea, and Everton should profit from it. A draw gained’t be ok for them, however they’ll should take what they will get.”
Mark Lawrenson: 1-1
“That is the primary time Everton boss Frank Lampard has come up in opposition to Chelsea since dropping his job at Stamford Bridge final yr, and I don’t assume it’s a nasty time to play them. They’re just about certain of a top-four end and Thomas Tuchel may simply be wanting now to work out his FA Cup remaining crew.”
Take a look at the Everton vs Chelsea preview for betting ideas and stats right here.
West Ham vs Arsenal
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 1-1
“This can be a powerful one, I’m leaning in the direction of a 1-1 draw.”
Paul Merson: 0-2
“That is the proper time for Arsenal to play West Ham and beat them. This can be a nothing sport for West Ham, nevertheless it may show to be an enormous consequence for Arsenal.”
Mark Lawrenson: 1-2
“West Ham are totally centered on Europe in the mean time. West Ham don’t have the most important squad and they’ll nearly definitely make some modifications right here. That ought to assist Arsenal, though the Hammers will nonetheless be tough to beat.”
Take a look at the West Ham vs Arsenal preview for betting ideas and stats right here.
🗓️ Monday, Could 2
Manchester United vs Brentford
Pundits predictions
Michael Owen: 1-0
“Brentford have had such an incredible season and might journey to Outdated Trafford filled with confidence after that draw in opposition to Spurs. They’ve been very organized in latest weeks, and make it tough for all sides they face. I’m nonetheless going to select United. Brentford will probably be tough to interrupt down, I’m going for 1-0.”
Paul Merson: 2-2
“Brentford are going to go on the market anticipating to win this sport. They’ll have a go at Manchester United and I believe they’ll trigger them a number of issues this weekend.”
Mark Lawrenson: 2-0
“Brentford have been on an incredible run and they’ll pose a risk if they will get Christian Eriksen on the ball, however I’m nonetheless going for a United win regardless that I’ve been improper earlier than once I’ve forecast an improved efficiency from them.”
