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Birmingham City vs Hull City
Shooter : Alex McLeish is desperately trying to set Brum targets to ensure their season doesn't fade away - and they held Liverpool on home turf last time out. Hull were horrid in their battering by Burnley so I'm going for a Blues win in this one. 3-1
Prediction : Home Win Actual Result : Draw
Looter : Games are running out fast for the Tigers and nothing less than three points here will do. Blues have had an excellent season but have little to play for so I can see Hull holding out for a point, despite the loss of Stephen Hunt. 1-1
Prediction : Draw Actual Result : Draw
Blackburn vs Everton
Shooter : Rovers are a very tough nut to crack at Ewood, and held Man Utd to a draw with relative ease in their last home game. The Toffees are on the charge with Europe in their sights - so I think this will be a score draw between two confident two teams. 1-1 or 2-2.
Prediction : Draw Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Rovers have been in good form, with their draw against Man United last time out proof of the progress they have made. Everton are pushing hard to finish as Merseysides top dogs but may have to settle for a point from a tight game here. 1-1
Prediction : Draw Actual Result : Away Win
Fulham vs Wolves
Shooter : Wolves were very unlucky on their last trip to the Capital, when Arsenal scored a stoppage-time winner. Fulham are a handful on home turf, though, and I think the likes of Murphy, Gera and Zamora will have too much guile and firepower for McCarthy's men. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win Actual Result : Draw
Looter : Both sides have enjoyed decent 2010s so this one might, on paper, be quite hard to call. But given Fulham have a Europa League quarter-final with Hamburg just around the corner, I think their priorities will lay elsewhere. I'm tipping Wolves for a shock away win here. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Draw
Stoke City vs Bolton
Shooter : The Trotters showed plenty of spirit at Stamford Bridge in midweek and could easily have earned a draw with a bit more luck. Stoke are safe, while Bolton probably want one more win to pull clear of the drop zone - and that'll be key in a shock away win. 0-1
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Wanderers were unfortunate to leave Stamford Bridge with a defeat on Tuesday but will take heart from that performance at Stoke. But the Potters are playing free of any pressure right now and Ricardo Fuller looks to be in top form, so I'll tip him to fire the hosts to victory. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win Actual Result : Away Win
Sunderland vs Burnley
Shooter : The Clarets will come into this game in high spirits following their four-star humbling of Hull. But the Black Cats have more bite than the Tigers, and Bent will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing one of the division's most charitable defences. 4-1
Prediction : Home Win Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Another team deep in the quagmire are Burnley and a return to the Championship looks a near certainty, despite last week's win at Hull. The Black Cats look like they are in for a strong finish so I'll tip them to edge to victory here. 1-0
Prediction : Home Win Actual Result : Home Win
Tottenham vs Chelsea
Shooter : Tottenham's superb season and top-four bid is in danger of unravelling and morale will be low after their FA Cup defeat by Pompey and the midweek clash with the Gunners. Chelsea are on the charge for the title and won't be stopped here. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : The games don't get any easier for Spurs, and, following their midweek derby with Arsenal, won't particularly relish a clash with title-chasing Chelsea. The Blues aren't playing that well, but are grinding out results, so expect a narrow away success here. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Home Win
Wigan Ath vs Arsenal
Shooter : Both these teams played in midweek so might be a bit leggy come kick-off. The DW Stadium doesn't lend itself to flowing football so the Gunners will have dig deep to pocket all three points - I think they'll do just that and secure a hard-earned 0-2 victory.
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : The Gunners will need maximum points from their trip to the Pie-Eaters to stay in the title hunt. Wigan need points for other reasons, but the return of Robin van Persie should swing the match in Arsenal's favour. 0-1
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Home Win
Portsmouth vs Aston Villa
Shooter : Avram Grant is doing a brilliant job keeping his relegated players' chins up, but an FA Cup semi is different to a 'dead-rubber' Prem game in terms of their motivation. Villa are hungry for points as they chase fourth place so I'm going for a 1-3 away win.
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : The wheels look as though they are coming off Villa's season, but a trip to Pompey should bring about a return to winning ways at least. Pompey have the FA Cup final to look forward to, and with relegation now confirmed, expect Villa to win with ease. 0-2
Prediction : Away Win Actual Result : Away Win
Sheff Weds vs Sheff Utd
Shooter : It's derby time in the Steel City, and boy is this a big game for both clubs. The Blades have all-but missed out on the play-offs so are playing mostly for pride, while the Owls are fighting for survival and this should give them a vital edge. A scrappy 1-0.
Prediction : Home Win Actual Result : Draw
Looter : The Steel City derby is never, ever, a tame affair with the clash earlier this season producing a real firecracker of a game, eventually won by the Blades. Wednesday haven't won in four - and may have to settle for just a point here. 1-1
Prediction : Draw Actual Result : Draw
Blackpool vs Nottm Forest
Shooter : These two could be facing off in the play-offs if the Seasiders rock Swansea's top-six hopes, but either way it should be a good, open game full of goals as both have impressed this season. I'm going for a 2-2, or maybe even 3-3 draw.
Prediction : Draw Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : These two sides could meet again in the play-offs, but Blackpool need to win here first to ensure that dream becomes reality. Forest's form of late hasn't been so impressive so I think the hosts could pocket the points. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win Actual Result : Home Win
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