SATURDAY:
BURNLEY V BRENTFORD
Burnley still have the worst home record in the league this season and I don't see that changing between now and the end of the season.
They were in control of the first half against West Ham last weekend and will have felt disappointed to let their two goal lead slip away.
Brentford have also had a difficult season and like Burnley have also struggled to hold on to leads.
But as the Clarets have struggled at home all season, Brentford should definitely have enough to come away with the points here.
PREDICTION: 0-2
LUTON V NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Luton will have been kicking themselves for not seeing the game out against Bournemouth on Wednesday and especially after being 3-0 up. This game was no doubt a big opportunity missed for Rob Edwards' side as a win would've lifted them out of the bottom three.
They do however have the chance to do that here and it's important that they take it. Especially as they're facing a fellow relegation rival in Forest who are directly above them.
Nottingham Forest have been let down by the officials in recent games and those controversial decisions lead them to dropping points. But they need to start picking up points because they're in serious danger of dropping into the relegation zone.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side have again struggled away from home this season and with Luton having a decent record at home, I don't see Forest's away fortunes improving.
PREDICTION: 2-0
FULHAM V TOTTENHAM
Fulham have a decent record at home this season and when they take on the so-called big teams, they usually compete.
Spurs put themselves right back in the race for the top four with their 4-0 win at Aston Villa last weekend and I think they're arguably the favourites to finish there. Especially with no European football to distract them.
Ange Postecoglou's side will expect a challenging game here as Fulham are a tough and resilient side to play against.
But Spurs should still have enough quality to come away with the points. Especially with all their key players back fit.
PREDICTION: 1-2
SUNDAY:
WEST HAM V ASTON VILLA
Both sides come into this game off the back of playing in Europe in midweek and might therefore be a little bit tired as a result of it.
West Ham didn't turn up in the first half against Burnley but they did show a reaction in the second half with the help of their subs. One of the subs who made the difference was Danny Ings who will be hoping to start this game after his impressive cameo from the bench.
Aston Villa will be without John McGinn for this one following his red card in their defeat to Spurs and his absence is a massive blow for Unai Emery's side. This is because of the energy and work rate he brings to the team.
Villa looked leggy against Spurs last weekend and there might be more of those performances as the season progresses because of them being in Europe. This could potentially cost them a top four finish.
West Ham will definitely make it a tough game for Villa as they're tough to beat and have attacking players who can cause Villa problems.
Because of this and both sides likely to feel a bit leggy after playing in Europe in midweek, I think the points will be shared here.
PREDICTION: 1-1
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