We already see a number of bookmakers offering punters some great prizes for correctly guessing six scores in upcoming Premier League games.
With that in mind, we have decided to take up the Super 6 Challenge.
Here are this week's selections.
Our Super 6 Challenge predictions
Southampton vs Man City
Southampton are on track to be one of the worst teams in Premier League history. They have struggled all season and are currently without a permanent manager following the sacking of Ivan Juric after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed. Their record stands at W2-D5-L28, and over their last 20 games they have lost 16, conceding an average of 2.55 goals per match while scoring just 0.70 per game.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have hit form at the right time, winning five of their last seven and closing in on Arsenal for second place. Southampton were dismal in their 2-0 loss at Leicester last week, and City should prove far too strong. Over the past 12 matches, Southampton rank 18th for xPTS and have averaged just 0.71 non-penalty xG — stats that highlight the scale of their decline.
- Score 0-3 at 7.50 with Skybet
Fulham vs Everton
Fulham rank 16th and Everton 15th for xPTS over the last four matches, highlighting both teams' recent struggles. Fulham have won just four of their last 10 games, losing six, and created little in their defeat at Villa Park last weekend.
Everton, under David Moyes, have a record of W5-D7-L4 but have only managed one win in their last 10, conceding in nine of those. They were fortunate to come away with a 2-2 draw against Ipswich at Goodison Park last weekend.
While Fulham still have an outside shot at European qualification, Everton’s tendency to draw games — six in their last 10 — suggests another stalemate could be on the cards here.
- Score 1-1 at 6.50 with Skybet
Wolves vs Brighton
Wolves have been one of the Premier League’s form teams over the last 12 matches, with only Liverpool collecting more points in that period. In terms of xPTS over the last eight games, they rank 12th, while Brighton sit eighth.
Wolves’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester City last time out ended a run of eight unbeaten games and snapped a streak of six straight home wins under Victor Pereira. Their home record under him stands at W5-D1-L3.
Brighton battled well to earn a point at home to Newcastle, but they have struggled for consistency, winning just once in their last seven away games. They have picked up only six league wins all season, and four of those have come against teams in the bottom seven. They have also failed to score in four of their away matches.
Wolves are in strong form and should be confident of seeing off a Brighton side with little left to play for this season.
- Score 2-1 at 9.00 with Skybet
Nottingham Forest vs Leicester
Forest are wobbling in their push for Champions League qualification, winning just once in their last six — a narrow victory over Tottenham. Over the past eight matches, they rank 18th in both xPTS and non-penalty xG ratio, averaging just 0.63 goals per game. Ipswich, by comparison, have managed a slightly better 0.86 non-penalty xG in the same period. Forest now ace a Leicester side that has been woeful under Ruud van Nistelrooy. Leicester have won just two of their last 20 matches, losing 17 — with their only victories coming against Spurs and Southampton, one of the Premier League’s worst-ever teams.
Despite Forest’s recent dip, they should have more than enough to get past a Leicester side in freefall both on and off the pitch.
- Score 2-0 at 6.50 with Skybet
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Arsenal’s season is beginning to unravel. After being knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals midweek, they now face a real risk of losing their grip on second place in the Premier League. This weekend, they travel to Anfield for Liverpool’s first home match since clinching the title — a daunting prospect given the Reds’ home form.
Liverpool have been formidable at Anfield, boasting a record of W14-D2-L1 and conceding just 13 goals all season there. Arsenal, meanwhile, have stumbled in the league, dropping points at home to Crystal Palace and losing to Bournemouth. They have won only one of their last five Premier League matches — a victory over already-relegated Ipswich — and just three of their last 10.
In terms of underlying numbers, Liverpool top the league for xPTS over the past eight games, with Arsenal close behind in second. Over that span, Liverpool have averaged 1.91 non-penalty xG per game while allowing just 0.59, compared to Arsenal’s 1.80 xG and 1.01 xGA.
With confidence high at Anfield and Arsenal on the back foot, Liverpool will be eager to dent the Gunners’ hopes of finishing second.
- Score 2-1 at 8.50 with Skybet
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
This is a huge clash between Bournemouth and Aston Villa, with both sides still in the hunt for European football — Villa chasing a Champions League spot and Bournemouth eyeing a place in Europe.
Over the last eight matches, Villa rank fourth for xPTS, while Bournemouth sit ninth. Villa have been in excellent form, winning nine of their last 11 Premier League games and averaging 2.27 goals per match in that run.
Bournemouth have been more inconsistent, winning just twice in their last 12, though they are currently unbeaten in five — including an impressive win at Arsenal last time out. At home, Bournemouth have a record of W7-D4-L6, scoring in 11 of their 17 games and holding a respectable W3-D1-L2 record against the current top six.
Villa have kept four clean sheets on the road this season, but have also failed to score in four. Against teams currently in the top eight, Villa’s away record is W1-D1-L5.
Given the stakes and the form of both sides, a close contest looks likely, with goals at both ends a strong possibility.
- Score 1-2 at 9.50 with Skybet
The total odds for all six games are a massive 216,742 with Skybet, which may be worth a £1 stake for some fun, I am keen to back Man City to beat Southampton 3-0 and Forest to beat the Foxes 2-0. Combining these two games combined gives you odds of 48.75 with Skybet.
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