International break is over! This week's Tournament consists of Premier League, Serie A, and LaLiga matches. Picks for the week:

This Week's Match Predictions:

✧ Everton vs Arsenal: 0-1
Arsenal wins. Everton battles for survival as they host an Arsenal side, hovering close to the drop zone. It seems they have turned Goodison Park into a fortress—unbeaten in their last five home matches with 2 wins and 3 draws. Meanwhile, Arsenal fights for the title, probably under significant pressure. The Gunners' 0-0 draw with Everton in December exposed their struggles against low blocks, and without Ødegaard, their creativity hinges on Declan Rice’s vertical passing. Expecting a narrow win for Arsenal.

✧ Crystal Palace vs Brighton: 2-1
Crystal Palace wins. The M23 derby pits Palace’s mid-table comfort against Brighton’s European ambitions. Palace’s Dean Henderson (69.7% save rate) has been a revelation, but fan frustration simmers over Odsonne Édouard’s drought. Meanwhile, Brighton flirts with Europa League contention, relying on Kaoru Mitoma’s dribbling, though defensive fragility persists. With Palace winning 3-1 win in their last encounter and a solid home record, I'm expecting a tight win from them.

✧ Ipswich vs Wolves: 0-2
Wolves wins. Relegation looms for Ipswich, losing 8 or their last 9 matches. Injuries to Conor Chaplin and Wes Burns leave them toothless. Wolves face similar struggles hanging low on the table but Hwang Hee-chan's form keeps us hopeful. Wolves will also be determined for a win here, having lost to Ipswich 1-2 at home back in December. A comfortable win for Wolves?

✧ West Ham vs Bournemouth: 1-2
Bournemouth wins. London Stadium hosts a mid-table clash with European implications. At the time of writing, the Hammers stand at 16th face criticism for their defensive fragility, while the Cherries sit at 10th, thriving through Dango Ouattara. Their last H2H in December ended in a stalemate, revealing comparable strengths. I'm guessing it'll be a tight contest between the two teams, but Bournemouth will edge a win.

✧ Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: 2-2
A Draw. Aston Villa sits mid-table at 9th at time of writing, but have displayed impressive home form, undefeated in the last 5 home matches at Villa Park (2 wins, 3 draws). Meanwhile, Forest, the underdog of the season, chase Champions League at 3rd place. We might see Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White thrive against Villa's leaky defence, but Ollie Watkins’ pace could exploit Forest’s high press. This one will be exciting.

✧ AC Milan vs Fiorentina: 2-1
AC Milan wins. San Siro will host a battle for European spots this Saturday. At the time of writing, Milan and Fiorentina sit closely mid-table at 9th and 8th respectively. Both teams have also shown similar consistency in their last 5 matches with 2 wins, 3 losses for Milan and 3 wins, 2 losses for Fiorentina. With forwards Tammy Abraham and Samuel Chukwueze and home advantage, this will be a victory for Milan.

✧ Barcelona vs Real Betis: 2-1
Barcelona wins. No doubt that Barcelona will focus on retaining their title as they host Real Betis on home ground at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys this Saturday. In contrast, Real Betis sits at 6th place on the table but I wouldn't count this match as a walk in the park for Barca. Interestingly, both teams have won all of their last 5 matches—talk about consistency! Their previous H2H in December also ended in a draw, showing how close this match could be. Keen to see Robert Lewandowski continue leading the line for Barcelona, and into victory.

✧ Brentford vs Chelsea: 2-3
Chelsea wins. West London bragging rights at stake, a pinch of local rivalry to spice up our football this weekend. Brentford sits at 11th while Chelsea is in the top 4, revealing a significant gap between them on the table. However, the Bees have shown commendable performance throughout the season which will give them confidence to face off Chelsea. On the other hand, Chelsea has also shown inconsistency and even disappointing results, especially with away matches, though they are still well positioned for a Champions League spot. I'm expecting a high scoring round with Chelsea edging a win.

✧ Fulham vs Liverpool: 1-2
Liverpool wins. The Reds visit mid-table Fulham as they continue to retain their provisional title. With 0 losses in the last 5 games, they bring good momentum and morale into this match, though they experience some fatigue after a midweek European trip. Their previous H2H in December ended in a draw. Looking forward to watching this season's MVP Salah put on a stellar performance. A Liverpool win should be no surprise.

✧ Tottenham vs Southampton: 3-1
Tottenham wins. Spurs, struggling mid-table, face Southampton's relegation desperation in this match. Spurs has been inconsistent all season, especially with defensive vulnerabilities. Not only has this disappointed fans, this must have also made a dent on the squad's morale. On the other hand, the Saints are at the bottom of the table with a poor run this season, poor form both on the road and at home. It seems Ivan Jurić has found trouble balancing attacking intent and defensive solidity. In their last H2H, Tottenham won with a landslide of 5-0. I think Spurs will win again.

✧ Manchester United vs Manchester City: 1-2
Manchester City wins. Another local rivalry, the derby’s narrative centres on new manager Rúben Amorim vs Guardiola’s quadruple chase. Erling Haaland targets United’s error-prone defence, but Bruno Fernandes’ set-pieces could surprise. At the time of writing, Manchester United sits uncharacteristically at 13th, while City sits at 5th. The Red Devils have struggled with inconsistency all season, revealing defensive vulnerabilities and concerning home form. On the other hand, City has shown consistent attacking prowess and away form throughout the season, thriving under Pep's guidance. Definitely a City win for me.

✧ Atalanta vs Lazio: 2-1
Atalanta wins. An exciting Serie A clash! At the time of writing, Atalanta sits at top 3 while Lazio is 7th on the table. On top of home advantage and support from the home crowd, Atalanta has also shown their attacking prowess this season, though revealing inconsistencies at times. They will be determined to maintain their position or progress upwards on the table for a Champions League spot. Lazio has shown improvement under Baroni's lead, but still struggles to maintain consistency in performance. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, underscoring the possibility of a tight contest between the 2 teams. I'm expecting a close fight with both teams scoring, ultimately tipping towards Atalanta.

✧ AS Roma vs Juventus: 1-1
A Draw. I wish one side would win but my best prediction for this big match is a draw. Roma and Juventus are really close on the table, sitting at 6th and 5th respectively, both fighting for a Champions League spot. Roma has shown impressive recent form with 5 wins in 5, while Juventus pales in consistency with 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 matches. It seems Roma has, thankfully, found their rhythm as the season enters a crucial juncture, complemented by their formidable home form. On the other hand, Juventus' inconsistency in performance highlights attacking vulnerability. Their last H2H ended with a 0-0 draw so I'd think 1-1 would be a resasonable prediction for this match.

Thoughts on these predictions?