Weekend Predictions: Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A & Ligue 1

We predict Aston Villa to win 2-0. Sunderland have been inconsistent away and Villa are too strong at home.

We predict 1-1. A tight west London derby — these two always cancel each other out.

We predict Chelsea to win 2-1. Stamford Bridge gives them the edge in what should be an open game. United have been too inconsistent to trust on the road.

We predict 1-1. Two mid-table sides with nothing to separate them — a point each feels right.

We predict Liverpool to win 2-0. The Merseyside derby at Goodison is hostile but Liverpool have too much quality. Everton are in a relegation fight.

We predict Leeds to win 2-1. Elland Road is rocking and Leeds have been solid at home.

We predict Arsenal to win 2-1. City have been inconsistent at home and Arsenal are flying in Europe — momentum counts here.

We predict Newcastle to win 2-0. St James Park is a fortress and Bournemouth have struggled on the road.

We predict Forest to win 2-0. Burnley are deep in a relegation battle and Forest have the quality to dominate at home.

We predict Tottenham to win 2-1. Brighton cause problems for everyone but Spurs have the home edge.

We predict 1-1. A relegation six-pointer that neither side can afford to lose — expect caution and a hard-fought draw.

We predict Dortmund to win 2-0. Hoffenheim are struggling and Dortmund need points to keep pace.

We predict Union Berlin to win 1-0. A tight affair but home advantage makes the difference.

We predict Werder to win 2-1. A heated north German derby — Werder have the home crowd and the better squad.

We predict Leverkusen to win 3-0. Augsburg have no answer for the BayArena and Leverkusen are too strong at home.

We predict Frankfurt to win 2-1. A European spot battle at the Deutsche Bank Park — Frankfurt have been excellent at home and Leipzig have wobbled on the road.

We predict Freiburg to win 2-0. Heidenheim are struggling badly and Freiburg are comfortable at home.

We predict Bayern to win 3-1. Even after their Champions League exertions Bayern at the Allianz are relentless. Stuttgart will score but cannot live with Kane and Olise.

We predict 1-1. Two mid-table sides with little to separate them — a share of the spoils makes sense.

We predict Napoli to win 2-1. The Maradona is a fortress and Lazio have been inconsistent away. A top-six battle that Napoli edge.

We predict Atalanta to win 2-1. Gasperini sides rarely drop points against mid-table opposition and Roma have been wildly inconsistent this season.

We predict Torino to win 2-0. Cremonese are struggling since promotion and Torino have the quality to take three points.

We predict AC Milan to win 2-0. Verona are deep in trouble and Milan are in solid form away from home.

We predict 1-1. Two evenly matched sides — this has draw written all over it.

We predict Juventus to win 2-1. A top-four battle at the Allianz Stadium — Juve have the home advantage and Vlahovic is in form.

We predict Fiorentina to win 2-0. Lecce are in the relegation zone and Fiorentina have the quality to take all three points.

We predict Marseille to win 2-0. Lorient are bottom half and Marseille have the quality to take three points on the road.

We predict Angers to win 1-0. A tight relegation battle — home advantage is everything in these matches.

We predict Lille to win 2-0. A top-four clash at Pierre-Mauroy — Lille have been one of the best sides in France and Nice have been inconsistent.

We predict Monaco to win 2-0. Auxerre are mid-table and Monaco at the Stade Louis II are hard to beat.

We predict 1-1. Two evenly matched mid-table sides — a point each is the likely outcome.

We predict Paris FC to win 2-1 on the road. Metz have been struggling all season and Paris FC have the better squad.

We predict Brest to win 2-1. Nantes have been poor at home and Brest have the quality to take three points.

We predict PSG to win 3-0. Lyon are inconsistent and PSG at the Parc des Princes riding high from their Champions League first leg win are unstoppable. This could seal the title race.