FUTBOL CITIZENS

28-05-2023 (SUNDAY) 

🔴 ARSENAL VS WOLVES 🐺 (16:30 WAT) 

Arsenal were shocked with a 1-0 defeat at the City Ground against Nott. Forest last weekend handed the league title to Man City. It was a disappointing result for everyone who supported and thought Arsenal would get a win or draw from that game including myself. This is the last game of the season and they will be playing in front of their home fans which gives them an opportunity to make an atonement. They will surely bounce back here and we will get a reaction from them even though the boys are looking very tired. Julen Lopetegui has done well enough at Wolves this season in my opinion and kudos to Wolves to be able to lure such a good manager. As for me, they are done for the season and I think they are already planning for next season. 

PREDICTION: 1X 

TIP: ARS 2-1 WOL 

RESULT: ARS 5-0 WOL

🦁 ASTON VILLA VS BRIGHTON 🐦 (16:30 WAT) 

This is a clash of the titans as things stand now. Brighton have already secured their qualification to the Europa League next season in the midweek when they played a 1-1 draw against Man City and it is the first time they’ll be playing in Europe, so it is a great accomplishment for the Seagulls which makes me think they might not give-it-all in this game because they don’t have to win. Aston Villa, on the other hand, are yet to confirm their place in Europe next season (Europa Conference League) but they can confirm it if only they win here because Spurs are right behind them. It is an advantage to Villa as they will be playing at home here and I am sure they know what they need to do here to accomplish their aim. Come what may, I think the Lions will get something out of this game.  

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: ASV 1-1 BHA 

RESULT: ASV 2-1 BHA

🐝 BRENTFORD VS MAN CITY 💎 (16:30 WAT) 

I was wondering where Brentford’s goals would come from last time out in the absence of Ivan Toney but Frank Thomas delivered a master class by putting three goals past Tottenham last time out. The Bees’ manager deserves some accolades; he has done wonderfully well with Brentford this season. They will be up and running against Man City here and will be hoping to do a double over them but I don’t think that will happen because the Cityzens might be on a revenge mission here as they were beaten by Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in the reverse fixture and that was the last defeat they suffered at Etihad. I believe some losses are necessary in football because they remind you that you are not untouchable and they help you to reshape, sharpen your determination, and make you go harder. I think this is the reason why Man City are Premier League Champions for the third time in a row becoming the second club alongside Man Utd to win the league three times in a row. They don’t actually need to win this game but I think they will get something out of this game as they eye 90 points because they are currently on 89 points. 

PREDICTION: 2X 

TIP: BRE 1-2 MCI 

RESULT: BRE 1-0 MCI

🔵 CHELSEA VS NEWCASTLE ⚫ (16:30 WAT) 

After Chelsea played against Nott. Forest, I have said they might not get a victory till the end of the season and they have lost 2 of the 3 games left since then. A 1-0 loss against Man City last weekend and a 4-1 loss against Man Utd in the midweek. Now they are going to face Newcastle and I don’t think they can get a win here after an awful performance in the midweek which makes it difficult to make a case for them. Newcastle have secured their Europe Competition qualification for the first time in 20 years but I still believe finishing above Man Utd is a secret desire for them which could happen if United drop points at Old Trafford against Fulham as the Magpies have the advantage due to goal difference. Also, they might be keen on doing a double over Chelsea this season and make a mark. I wish them all the best in their next season’s Champions League campaign. 

PREDICTION: 2X 

TIP: CHE 1-2 NEW 

RESULT: CHE 1-1 NEW

🦅 CRYSTAL PALACE VS NOTT. FOREST 🎄 (16:30 WAT) 

Nott. Forest have secured their safety after defeating Arsenal in a 1-0 win  and will be playing in the top-flight division next season. So they might not be playing this game with full focus. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will like to win this to make sure they finish above Chelsea and of course, almost everyone will expect them to win here because of the opponent they are playing against and also because they are playing at Selhurst Park (home); a place where they always given opponents a good fight. 

PREDICTION: 1X 

TIP: CRY 2-0 NFO 

RESULT: CRY 1-1 NFO

🔵 EVERTON VS BOURNEMOUTH 🍒 (16:30 WAT) 

This is a do-or-die affair for Everton if they do not want to get relegated. I bet they know that they have the upper hand to escape relegation and stay up amongst Leicester, Leeds, and themselves. If they win here, then they are safe. If they get a draw, they will have to pray to God that Leicester and Leeds do not win because they might get relegated on goal difference. It will be a massive result for them if they win here at Goodison Park in front of their home fans which is very possible because Bournemouth are already safe and I do not think they have anything to play for. Come what may, I expect Everton to get something out of this game and I am not expecting many goals. Not having the Merseyside derby in the Premier League next season is going to feel absurd. 

PREDICTION: Under 3.5 

TIP: EVE 1-1 BOU 

RESULT: EVE 1-0 BOU

⚪ LEEDS UTD VS TOTTENHAM ⚪ (16:30 WAT) 

I don’t think Leeds Utd will stay up unless a miracle happens. They can’t stop conceding goals and I am confident enough to know they cannot keep a clean sheet here against Tottenham. I think the Spurs will send them back to Championship football here because they will be eager to respond to the disappointing defeat to Brentford last time out at home in front of their home fans. The best result I can foresee for Leeds is a draw which I won’t take away from them. I am going to give them a bit of doubts because anything can happen in football and moreover, Tottenham are not consistent; they are not a team you can count on to get a job done. Nevertheless, I know a draw is not enough to keep Leeds Utd in the Premier League. They have to win and hope Everton and Leicester lose which I do not see feasible. 

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: LEE 1-1 TOT 

RESULT: LEE 1-4 TOT

🦊 LEICESTER VS WEST HAM ⚒️ (16:30 WAT) 

I don’t know why I have been feeling the absence of Leicester City in the Premier League already for the past few weeks. I feel like they’ve already been relegated along with Southampton. They put up a good fight against Newcastle last time out which ended in a goalless draw. I never thought they could keep a clean sheet but they did last week. The only way they can survive this relegation battle is if they win here and hope Everton lose. West Ham are now focusing on finishing the season on a high note since they are in the final of Europa Conference League. The way they played against Leeds Utd last time out was quite different and I saw Declan Rice did an audition for clubs interested in him. David Moyes will be able to play his first XI here and I believe they will get something from this game. 

PREDICTION: Over 1.5 

TIP: LEI 1-1 WHU 

RESULT: LEI 2-1 WHU

👹 MAN UTD VS FULHAM ⚪ (16:30 WAT) 

Fulham fought hard against Crystal Palace last time out after being behind in the first half and went ahead in the second half but later ended in a 2-2 draw. It was a good game in my opinion and I think they will come to Old Trafford and try to maintain the intensity but I can’t see them getting a victory here. Old Trafford has been a fortress for the Red Devils this season as their home fans also play a significant role in their home performance. Man Utd have secured their UCL qualification but being the last home game of the season, they will like to put a smile on the face of their home fans. Man United will either win with a slim margin or draw this game if the Cottagers go wild and handful. 

PREDICTION: 1X 

TIP: MUN 2-1 FUL 

RESULT: MUN 2-1 FUL

⛔ SOUTHAMPTON VS LIVERPOOL 🔴 (16:30 WAT) 

Southampton have been relegated and they do not have anything to play for. Just like last time out against the Seagulls, they will just go out there and exercise their muscles. Liverpool, on the other hand, also do not have anything to play for. They have secured their Europa League spot after Aston Villa killed their hope for Champions League in the 1-1 draw at Anfield last time out. I believe this is a season to forget for the Reds and goodluck to Roberto Firmino who is going to leave Liverpool after eight years, also James Milner to Brighton, and a few others. I expect Liverpool to win this game as a good way to end an unsatisfying season. 

PREDICTION: 2X 

TIP: SOU 1-2 LIV 

RESULT: SOU 4-4 LIV

Dapo Olajuwon’s EPL prediction stats 

Total Prediction: 341 

Correct Outcome: 246 ✅ 

Correct Score: 32 📌