Playing today
Oxford Utd vs Leeds Utd
Championship | Fri 18 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
Following a mixed run of form with three wins and three losses in their previous six league outings, Oxford United face a stern test as they host high-flying Leeds United.
Just a few points above the relegation zone, Oxford desperately need to maximise their home advantage in this crucial fixture.
Meanwhile, Leeds United arrive on a six-game unbeaten streak, having secured their second consecutive victory with a 2-1 win against Preston last time out.
Boasting a formidable attack that has already amassed an impressive 82 goals in 42 league games, The Whites will be eager to capitalise on their firepower to solidify their top-two position and enhance their chances of automatic Premier League promotion.
Playing tomorrow
Brentford vs Brighton
Premier League | Sat 19 Apr 2025 | 14:00 UTC
Both Brentford and Brighton enter this encounter eager to rediscover winning form after recent dips in results.
Brentford, trailing their visitors by five points, have managed just one victory in their last six Premier League outings.
While creditable draws against Arsenal (1-1 away) and Chelsea (0-0 home) offer some encouragement, their inability to secure a home win is a growing concern, as they are now winless in their last eight league matches at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Despite harbouring ambitions of Conference League qualification, Brighton's recent form has also been unconvincing, extending their winless league streak to four games following a surprising 2-2 home draw against a previously struggling Leicester City.
Worryingly for the Seagulls, they have conceded at least two goals in each of these four matches. Brighton will look to exploit Brentford's home struggles and capitalise on their own strong away scoring record, having found the net in 15 of their 16 league away trips this season.
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth
Premier League | Sat 19 Apr 2025 | 14:00 UTC
Crystal Palace will be aiming to halt a damaging run of form after suffering two successive away defeats, each seeing them concede five goals.
Despite a somewhat unconvincing home record this season (only five wins in sixteen matches), their recent performances at Selhurst Park provide a glimmer of optimism, having won their last three Premier League home games. This fixture offers a good chance for the Eagles to rediscover their confidence.
In contrast, Bournemouth returned to winning ways with a 1-0 home victory over Fulham, ending a sequence of six games without a win.
Their away form has been a significant strength, with just four losses in sixteen matches and a notable eight goals scored in their last four away fixtures.
Remarkably, 62% of Bournemouth's Premier League goals this season (32 of 52) have been scored on their travels, highlighting the importance of their away form as they pursue European qualification.
Everton vs Manchester City
Premier League | Sat 19 Apr 2025 | 14:00 UTC
Everton are enjoying a solid run of form in the Premier League, suffering just one defeat in their last twelve matches a narrow 1-0 loss away to league leaders Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.
Interestingly, their recent home form has been characterised by draws, with their last four games at Goodison Park ending level. This contributes to a relatively low tally of just four home wins in sixteen league fixtures this season.
Furthermore, Everton's recent matches have been tight affairs, with neither they nor their opponents scoring or conceding more than a single goal in any of their last six Premier League games.
Manchester City arrive unbeaten in their last four league outings. However, their away attack has been a cause for concern, managing only two goals in their previous four away fixtures.
This is an area they will urgently need to address as they enter the crucial final stretch of the season in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.
West Ham Utd vs Southampton
Premier League | Sat 19 Apr 2025 | 14:00 UTC
West Ham's narrow 2-1 away defeat at Liverpool extended their winless Premier League streak to five matches.
A significant concern for The Hammers at the London Stadium is their defensive record, having failed to keep a clean sheet in 14 of their 16 home league games this season.
Southampton arrive at the London Stadium in dismal form, having lost seven of their last eight league encounters. Their defensive woes are even more pronounced, as they have now gone 15 consecutive Premier League matches without a clean sheet.
Relegation is already confirmed for The Saints, making the remaining fixtures about salvaging pride and demonstrating to their supporters that they can produce improved performances before dropping to the Championship.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle Utd
Premier League | Sat 19 Apr 2025 | 16:30 UTC
Villa Park sets the stage for a crucial encounter between Champions League qualification rivals, with Aston Villa just five points behind their visitors, Newcastle.
Both teams enter this match in excellent form, with Aston Villa having secured four consecutive Premier League victories and Newcastle boasting a five-game winning streak, including an impressive nine goals scored in their last two outings.
Despite an impressive home record this season (only one loss in 16 Premier League games at Villa Park), Aston Villa have struggled defensively at home recently, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches there.
This hasn't prevented them from achieving strong home results against high-caliber opponents, including wins over Manchester City, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest, as well as a draw against Liverpool.
In contrast, Newcastle's away form against teams in the top thirteen has been less convincing, with only one win in their nine such matches.
Played yesterday
Eintracht Frankfurt 0 - 1 Tottenham
Europa League | Thu 17 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
Dominic Solanke's late first-half penalty proved the difference as Tottenham Hotspur edged out Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0, progressing to the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate triumph.
The victory ended Frankfurt's strong home form in the competition, marking their first loss at home in six matches. This Europa League run offers Tottenham a lifeline to rescue their below-par Premier League campaign.
Conversely, for Eintracht Frankfurt, the focus now shifts entirely to securing their Champions League spot through a strong finish in the Bundesliga.
Manchester Utd vs Lyon
Europa League | Thu 17 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
Manchester United welcomes Lyon to Old Trafford for the decisive second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie, with the score finely balanced at 2-2 after Lyon's late equaliser in France.
Despite relinquishing a first-leg lead, Manchester United boasts a strong Europa League record this season, remaining unbeaten in 11 matches and securing victory in their last four home games in the competition.
However, their recent domestic form has been concerning, with a lack of goals in the Premier League, culminating in a heavy 4-1 defeat at Newcastle last time out.
Lyon travels to Manchester with confidence, having lost only once in their 11 Europa League fixtures. Their attack has been particularly potent in Europe, scoring an impressive 9 goals in their last three outings.
Domestically, Lyon's form has significantly improved as they push for a Champions League spot in Ligue 1, winning five of their last six matches and currently sitting in fourth place.
This encounter pits Manchester United's solid Europa League home form against Lyon's in-form attack and improving overall performances. While United's recent domestic struggles might raise concerns, their unbeaten European run provides a foundation of resilience. Lyon, buoyed by their late first-leg goal and strong domestic momentum, will be aiming to exploit any vulnerabilities.
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