Score Predictor Tips for Matchweek 26 – stats and facts for all five fixtures

THE winner of Score Predictor Matchweek 26 will bank £250 in cold, hard cash.

Well, it’ll actually be a bank transfer but that doesn’t sound as good even though it’s far more convenient.

Simply enter your predictions for the five selected Premier League games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.

If you earn the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!

Allow us to present some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture to help inform your decisions…

Brentford v Chelsea

Score Predictor users would probably be wise to wait until after the Blues have faced Spurs before submitting a prediction for their Sunday fixture but we can analyse other factors in the meantime.

Enzo Maresca’s side won the reverse fixture 2-1 back in December but the Bees have generally been a bogey team in recent years.

In fact, Chelsea haven’t won at the Gtech Stadium since 2021.

That being said, Brentford’s home form has taken a dramatic dive of late with only Southampton and Leicester having earned fewer points in front of their own fans across the last six fixtures.

Our Prediction: 2-2 draw

Fulham v Liverpool

With no other commitments for the remainder of the season, the Reds can solely focus on their march to Premier League glory.

Victory in Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby maintained their 12-point lead at the top of the table and it’s really just a matter of when their triumph is officially confirmed from this point onwards.

Impressively, Liverpool are the only team yet to lose a league game away from home this season.

As for the Cottagers, it’s been a case of one-on-one-off lately with three wins and three defeats in their last six league outings.

They were beaten by Arsenal in midweek and while they played very well at Anfield earlier in the campaign, the smart money has to be on the visitors.

Fulham have performed well this season but have won just six of their 15 league games at Craven Cottage.

Our Prediction: 2-1 to Liverpool

Tottenham v Southampton

Ange Postecoglou’s troops play at Stamford Bridge tonight and the Australian tactician will already have one eye on the Europa League quarter-finals.

There is a risk Spurs take a home game against Saints for granted; let’s not forget both Ipswich and Leicester won in North London this season.

On Wednesday night, it looked for all the world that Southampton were going to claim a rare victory over an in-form Crystal Palace side but Matheus Franca’s stoppage-time equaliser denied the St Mary’s faithful that joy.

There aren’t many Spurs fans who would be surprised if they were to drop points on Sunday but Score Predictor users will find it hard to commit to anything other than a home win of some variety given Southampton have just ten points to their name at this late stage of the campaign.

Our Prediction: 2-0 to Spurs

Manchester United v Manchester City

Late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo meant the Red Devils pulled off a classic smash and grab in December’s Manchester derby at the Etihad but will lightning strike twice?

Pep Guardiola’s side have failed to win half their league games this season – something almost inconceivable in years gone by – but still they remain 14 points and nine places above their neighbours in the table.

In truth, United have nothing to play for in the league except pride with the Europa League being their last trophy hope but motivation shouldn’t be a problem on derby day.

In his limited meetings with Guardiola to date, Ruben Amorim has got the upper hand but his side will start as underdogs this weekend.

Erling Haaland will be missing for the visitors but Omar Marmoush has hit the ground running since his Janaury transfer from Frankfurt.

A difficult one to predict with both teams below par in 2024/25.

Our Prediction: 3-2 to Man City

Leicester v Newcastle

The Foxes slipped to 19th in midweek and are currently the most out-of-form side in the top flight having lost seven in a row without scoring a single goal in response.

The harsh reality is that Leicester are sinking closer and closer to Southampton with each passing game.

It’s difficult to envision anything other than more misery for Ruud van Nistelrooy on Monday night when Alexander Isak and friends come to town.

Buoyed by their Carabao Cup triumph, the Magpies are now targeting Champions League qualification with a game in hand over fourth-placed Man City and just one point to make up.

There’s a perception that Newcastle are far stronger at St James’ Park but Eddie Howe’s side rank fourth for points earned on the road this season.

Our Prediction: 3-0 to Newcastle

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