Premier League: Predictions for all three games on Saturday

Aaron Ashley

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David Moyes' West Ham are looking to make it three away wins on the bounce in the Premier League

There may be only three games taking place in the Premier League on Saturday but there is plenty to look forward to, highlighted by Brighton putting their Europa League aspirations on the line against Wolves.

There is also plenty riding on the top-flight fixture from Brentford, where Nottingham Forest are out to bolster their survival hopes, while Crystal Palace entertain West Ham at Selhurst Park.

The pick of Saturday’s trio of matches comes from the Amex Stadium, where Brighton are looking for a positive response after Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest.

The Seagulls sit eighth and still have high hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Europa League, but they cannot afford another setback at home to Wolves.

Forest’s victory over Brighton saw them move out of the relegation places but there is still plenty of work to be done to secure their survival.

Steve Cooper’s side head to Brentford bidding to build on that success but the Bees will be buzzing after Wednesday's hard-fought 2-0 win at London rivals Chelsea.

Crystal Palace and West Ham kickstart Saturday’s action in the lunchtime kick-off and the Hammers are looking for a third straight away victory after successes at Fulham and Bournemouth.

Here are our expert writers' top selections for each of those games.

Crystal Palace vs West Ham (Saturday, 12.30pm)

Crystal Palace's improved form under Roy Hodgson is now seemingly over after a goalless draw at home to Everton and Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat at Wolves, where they appeared more like their old selves at the end of Patrick Vieira's reign.

Blunt in attack and still prone to defensive errors, the Eagles may be there for the taking against a West Ham side that has picked up back-to-back away wins at Fulham and Bournemouth.

The Hammers have won on their last two trips to Selhurst Park and they could be value to repeat the trick against Palace, who have failed to score in 10 of their last 20 games in the Premier League.

Back West Ham Win & Under 3.5 goals at 11/5 with LiveScore Bet.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest (Saturday, 3pm)

Brentford's winless run was starting to get a little concerning for Thomas Frank, even if they were already assured of their place in the top flight next season.

However, the Bees are back on track after their midweek 2-0 win at Chelsea and they are fancied to have too much firepower for relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, who have lost six straight league matches away from home.

Frank's men have the attacking talent to ensure they win by more than one goal, as they have done in nine of their 11 total league victories to date.

Back Brentford -1 on the Handicap at 23/20 with LiveScore Bet.

Brighton vs Wolves (Saturday, 3pm)

Roberto De Zerbi's brighton have won six of their last eight home games, keeping five clean sheets in that run

Brighton's European challenge faltered at the City Ground, but that was probably down to Nottingham Forest catching them a few days after their emotionally and physically draining FA Cup semi-final defeat.

Robert De Zerbi's side have been superb at home this year, winning six of their last eight games at the Amex Stadium in all competitions, and can have the beating of a Wolves side with nothing to play for.

Three of the Seagulls' last four home league wins have been accompanied by clean sheets and they can grind out a low-scoring win against Wolves, who are winless in five away league games.

Back Brighton Win and Under 3.5 goals at 6/5 with LiveScore Bet.