Brighton vs West Ham
The Hammers will head south to Brighton on Sunday, May 16 at 5:00am (all times AEDT).
As the season narrows to a close, the Seagulls and Irons have plenty to play for but will be facing a different destiny should either see success this weekend.
After securing their stay in the top-flight for another year, the weight will be off the shoulders of Brighton as they now look to improve on their 17th placing.
The Hammers on the other hand will be looking to move into the top-four as they remain six points away from Chelsea with a game-in-hand.
In what has been a stellar campaign for David Moyes’ men, the Londoners will be keen to secure a European place for next year, requiring a strong conclusion to the season.
A topsy-turvy past month has seen West Ham slide in form, but they should be fancied against the battling Seagulls.
Should fate mirror the corresponding fixture between these two sides, one point will be shared to either clubs following their 2-2 draw in late december in the nation’s capital.
The Hammers are sure to place plenty of pace, power and poise in this weekend’ must-win clash, with a need to look over their own shoulder as vital as looking forward.
Our Tip: West Ham Win @ $2.40
The Saints will welcome the Cottagers to St Mary’s on Sunday, May 16 at 12:00am.
This weekend’s clash follows the unfortunate news of Fulham's relegation from the Premier League after a disappointing return to the top-flight.
The West Londoners failed to impress this season and will be playing for bragging rights over their fellow cellar dwellers in hoping to land an 18th-placed finish.
In their way to do so in Matchweek 36 is Southampton, another club that has failed to live up to expectations this year.
Albeit safe for another season, the Saints haven’t given their fans the confidence required for early safety, only just managing to bring up the 40-point milestone in their most previous match.
A 3-1 win over Crystal Palace is sure to bode well with the Saints faithful for now, but securing a second-consecutive victory is sure to appeal to their desires of a more respectable finish.
Recent history should work in favour of the home side, who have lost just the one clash to Fulham in their past 10 meetings.
Should the Saints add further misery to the Cottagers’ parade, they stand every chance to end the season with a formidable finish given their poor start.
Our Tip: Southampton Win @ $2.00
Spurs will host Wolves in London on Sunday, May 16 at 11:05pm.
Like many clubs surrounding them, the Spurs remain in the chase to improve their current standings and land a European qualification.
A recent defeat to Leeds away from home has hindered the Spurs’ hopes of a higher finish in what has been a disappointing campaign for the Londoners.
With an extra game over the third and fourth placed Leicster and Chelsea, Ryan Mason’s men will be focused on the thought of a miracle.
Several results will need to go their way, but there is no quit in this Spurs side.
Their opposition for this weekend is sure to have a major say in Tottenham’s desired successes, with Wolves looking to make it consecutive wins late in the season to earn back some respect from their rivals.
Currently sitting at 12 in the first division, the 2020/2021 campaign hasn’t gone in favour of the Midlands side, who can only hope for a top-half finish.
One goal apiece is all that could be conjured in their reverse clash earlier this year, with more goals likely on offer for either side this time around.
Our Tip: Tottenham Win @ $1.44
