Chelsea’s inconsistency against mid-table opposition remains a real concern, while Bournemouth’s aggressive pressing and strong home support should make this a far from routine afternoon for Maresca’s side.

Both teams have clear routes to goal, and with defensive vulnerabilities on show from both camps, this could turn into a lively contest where momentum swings back and forth.

Score Prediction – Bournemouth 2-2 Chelsea

Everton’s home form under Moyes has been solid enough to make this a difficult trip for Forest, but Sean Dyche has added real steel and structure back into his new side.

Forest’s resurgence, defensive tightening, and growing confidence suggest they won’t roll over here, though Everton’s improved attacking output at the Hill Dickinson Stadium should still give them the edge here.

Score Prediction – Everton 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Tottenham’s recent slump has exposed real defensive frailties, and even at home they’ve struggled to control games or limit chances. Brentford remain inconsistent on their travels but carry enough threat through Igor Thiago and Schade to trouble a shaky Spurs back line.

With both sides leaking goals and struggling for rhythm, this feels set to be another open, high-tempo London clash where Tottenham’s individual quality just about edges it.

Score Prediction – Tottenham 2-1 Brentford

Leeds come into this with renewed confidence after impressive showings against Man City and Chelsea, but their season-long struggle with consistency remains a major concern.

Liverpool, while far from convincing under Slot in recent weeks, still carry far more quality in the final third and should create plenty against a Leeds side that tends to be chaotic after big wins.

Elland Road will make this competitive, and Leeds’ new 3-5-2 has added threat, but Liverpool’s superior firepower gives them the edge in what should be an open encounter.

Score Prediction: Leeds 1-3 Liverpool

Brighton’s high-risk, high-line approach continues to produce goals at both ends, and their defeat to Villa exposed how vulnerable they remain in transition. West Ham, meanwhile, look far more organised under Nuno and carry a clear threat on the break, especially through Bowen.

The Hammers’ away form remains patchy, but their recent improvements should make this competitive. Brighton’s attacking depth at home still gives them an edge, though not without scares.

Score Prediction: Brighton 3-1 West Ham

Fulham have been much stronger at Craven Cottage than on their travels, and with 13 of their 17 league points coming at home, they should be confident of asking questions of this Palace backline.

Even so, Glasner’s side are incredibly organised away from home and have conceded the fewest goals on the road in the division.

Fulham’s reliance on home form and Palace’s compact mid-block point towards a tight contest where neither side quite has enough to pull clear.

Score Prediction - Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace