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The wind is in Celtic's sails, as they've won their last seven games on the spin, giving them the opportunity to seal their fifth title in a row with a win at home to Hearts on Saturday. Hearts had the title all but won until Kelechi Iheanacho's 99th-minute penalty on Wednesday night put Celtic within touching distance, leaving Hearts players visibly deflated after their victory against Falkirk, knowing they now need a result at Parkhead to win their first league title in 60 years. Celtic have all the experience, both in the dugout and on the pitch, in terms of winning a title, whereas this is new territory for Hearts. Hearts' recent away form is poor, winning just one of their last six on the road, against nine-man Hibs. Parkhead will be electric on Saturday, with 60,000 roaring the Hoops on to a record 56th league title. Hearts have been given an allocation of fewer than 800 for this game. I think the atmosphere, their experience, and form will be enough for Celtic to secure the title on the final day.

It's win or bust for City in this one in terms of the title race. Brentford still have European football to play for, but I always back City at home in the tail end of a title race. Prior to the draw against Everton on Monday night, they had won six on the spin, which is typical form for them at this stage of the season. Brentford have already lost twice to City this season, and I expect the Sky Blues to get back on track here.

Brighton are still in the hunt for European football and should have enough to take care of a relegated Wolves side. Wolves did manage a point against Sunderland last weekend, but the early red card was a big factor in that one. Their resurgence under Rob Edwards has long petered out, and last weekend's draw aside, they had lost 4 of 5 in the league. Brighton faltered away to Newcastle last weekend, but prior to that they had won 4 of 5, and I think they'll get back on track here against a Wolves side with nothing to play for.

Livingston manager Marvin Bartley resigned during the week after the club's relegation was confirmed. Despite being unable to avoid relegation, Livvy showed improvement under Bartley. With player-manager Scott Arfield taking charge for this one, it looks like they are just easing through until the end of the season. Dundee can assure survival with a win, and I think 1.8 is a good price against a managerless Livingston with nothing to play for.

We go again. Naturally the odds on this have been slashed, but I'm just as confident it comes through again, as I don't think either side will change their approach. They both drew 3-3 and 2-2 at the weekend, which is now BTTS in 5 of Bayern's last 6 games. PSG have gotten some clean sheets in Ligue 1 recently, but I think the chances of them keeping Bayern's blistering attack out on their own patch is effectively zero. All four fullbacks looked vulnerable defensively in the first leg, given how much they push forward, leaving huge amounts of space. The two best attacking sides in the CL for a place in the final, and I'm expecting another goal fest.

Rangers have been scoring and conceding plenty of goals lately. There have been 36 goals in their last 8 games, which is an average of 4.5 per game. BTTS has also landed in their last 4. Realistically, Rangers need to win this game to stand any chance of winning the title, so I think they will come out on the front foot. Hearts games at home tend to be tighter, but they have seen BTTS land in each of their last 3. The last meeting between these sides saw Rangers walk away with a 4-2 victory. Both teams' recent form points towards a high-scoring game, and I don't see either side keeping a clean sheet.

I was at Old Trafford on Monday for the game against Brentford and was struck by both the blistering pace of United's attack and their defensive vulnerabilities. Senne Lammens was incredible that night, and in truth United were lucky to keep Brentford down to one. United have seen BTTS in 5/6 of their last games. United have not failed to score in any game Michael Carrick has taken charge of this season. Liverpool have won their last three in the PL, and although I don't think they'll win this one, I think they will have enough to get on the scoresheet. Another bet I really like for this game is United double chance and BTTS @2.05

I don't think Hibs players or their manager will lie down for Celtic in this game, but there's no getting away from the fact that a significant number of Hibs fans will want their side to lose in order to stop rivals Hearts' bid to win a league title. That will create an odd atmosphere in the stadium. Hibs do not come into this tie in particularly good form, having won just 1 in 6 since beating Celtic 2-1 at Parkhead. They will also be without their first-choice keeper and Felix Passlack, who were sent off against Hearts on Sunday. Celtic are finding results and momentum at the right time, having won their last four on the bounce, and have the players and manager with experience and know-how for this stage of the season. Key players such as Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels have returned from injury, and crucially Daizen Maeda is finding form at the right time. He can win games on his own for Celtic when he's at his best. I think Celtic will get the win here and ramp up the pressure on title rivals Hearts and Rangers, who face off on Monday.

This is a game in this title run that Arsenal simply have to win. The slip-up has happened, now they have City back into it and it's on them to wrestle their title back. I think the fact they are no longer the hunted will suit them. Arsenal have an opportunity to open up a six-point gap to City before City play, with a win here, and I think they'll have enough to get the job done.

Leeds can effectively guarantee survival with a win here and should have enough to shake off their cup semi loss to get the job done. They have been strong at home all season and face a relegated Burnley side who have lost five of their last six. I'm not expecting a new-manager bounce from Burnley here, who have likely turned their focus to preparing for life in the Championship next season and have nothing to play for.

The two best attacking sides in the CL this season face off in this semi-final, so it's hard to see anything but a high-scoring encounter here. Both teams have shown vulnerability defensively, so I don't see a clean sheet. Bayern have seen BTTS in 3/4 of their last games, with two 4-3s and a 4-2, showing that they are comfortable with high-scoring games given the strength of their attack. PSG have tightened up defensively a little recently, but I don't see them keeping out a front three of Kane, Ollié and Diaz. BTTS landed when these sides met earlier in the competition, and ultimately the attacking quality of both sides should lead to a repeat of this.

The odds aren't particularly rewarding for this one, but I can't see anything but a City win here. City have hit top form and can go top on GD with a win. Burnley have lost 5 of their last 6 games and have virtually nothing to play for here, given they are all but relegated. The title race is neck and neck now and could easily be decided by one slip-up. I don't see that happening to Man City here.

Chelsea are in terrible form, having lost their last four PL games without scoring a goal. The feeling around the club is not good at the moment, with it becoming increasingly apparent that their club strategy isn't working, fan protests, and unconvincing statements of confidence in Liam Rosenior. Brighton are over their mid-season slump and, prior to their last-gasp equaliser against Spurs, had three straight wins in the league. Given the contrasting form of the two sides, I'm backing Brighton here.

These two sides are trending in opposite directions. City are showing the form they usually do at this stage of the season, and Arsenal are showing all the signs of feeling the pressure of getting this title over the line. I think they will go into this game not to lose, but their defense is not as solid now as it was earlier in the season. I think City will find a way through.

Burnley's relegation fate looks sealed, and with four defeats and two draws from their last six, they look like a side that's down and out. I always fancy teams with something to play for against those who don't at this stage of the season, and I think Forest will have enough here. Forest put a decent Porto side out of Europe on Thursday, which was surprisingly their first home win of 2026. I think they will make it two on the bounce here.

Having won at Old Trafford on Monday, Leeds will come into this game full of confidence, knowing a win here will go a long way to ensuring their survival. Their strong home record is the main reason they are likely to stay up. Wolves have been resurgent under Rob Edwards, but a 4-0 defeat against West Ham last Friday suggests they may be running out of steam. Leeds ultimately have more to play for here, and I think they'll get the job done.

Despite their attacking prowess, this Bayern side looks a little vulnerable defensively. With Madrid needing to win this game, I think they will get on the scoresheet here. Bayern's quality in attack was evident in the first leg, and in truth Madrid are lucky to be still in this. I can't see them keeping out Bayern on their own patch. BTTS has landed in all 6 of Madrid's last games and 4/6 of Bayern's.