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Premier League Predictions and Free Expert Picks for February 28 – March 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Premier League predictions<\/strong> for free from WagerTalk Premier League handicapper Kevin Dolan<\/a> are available for February 28 – March 1 matches! He gives betting previews for key matches including Brighton vs Nottingham Forest, Arsenal vs Chelsea<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Premier League Preview #1: Burnley vs Brentford<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Burnley +380 | Brentford -140<\/strong><\/strong> | Draw +280<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnley\u2019s dogged resilience was on full display last weekend as they fought back to claim a vital 1-1 draw against Chelsea\u00a0on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zian Flemming\u2019s clinical header deep into injury time earned the Clarets a share of the spoils, yet with a nine-point gap currently separating them from safety\u2014and a woeful goal difference to boot\u2014they will need much more over the coming weeks to secure their Premier League survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary concern for Burnley remains a defense that has conceded 1.93 goals per game\u00a0this season, the worst record in the division by a significant margin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While their home form has shown signs of defensive improvement, the fact remains that Burnley have failed to keep a clean sheet\u00a0across\u00a0any of their last six starts. This is a major red flag against a Brentford side that traditionally finds joy in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the Bees have been equally vulnerable at the back, managing only one clean sheet in their last six league outings\u00a0also. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given that five of the last six meetings between these two\u00a0sides\u00a0have produced at least three goals, all signs point toward another high-scoring encounter on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier League Predictions: Over 2.5 (-118)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Premier League Preview #2: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brighton +105 | Nottingham Forest<\/strong> +250<\/strong><\/strong> | Draw +240<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two teams searching for consistency head to the South Coast on Sunday as Nottingham Forest travel to the Amex to take on Brighton. The Seagulls bounced back with a much-needed win over Brentford last weekend, snapping a protracted winless drought that stretched back to the first week of January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Liverpool, conceding a winner seven minutes into stoppage time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite that setback, Forest should not be overlooked;\u00a0as\u00a0they have won three of their last six\u00a0games\u00a0overall, including a dominant 3-0 “blowout” victory over Fenerbah\u00e7e in the Europa League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While their domestic road form remains a hurdle\u2014with only two wins in their last seven away trips\u2014their offensive potential\u00a0remains strong.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key takeaway for this matchup is Forest\u2019s struggles in the opening period\u00a0away from home, where they own one of the league\u2019s poorest defensive records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With their last three first halves against Brighton\u00a0specifically\u00a0averaging 2.33 goals, Sunday\u2019s clash\u00a0once again\u00a0looks primed to explode early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier League Predictions: 1H Over 1 (-130)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Premier League Preview #3: Arsenal vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal -170 | Chelsea +440<\/strong> | Draw +300<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weekend’s marquee fixture sees league leaders Arsenal host heated rivals Chelsea in a London Derby that could significantly shift the title race.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With only three wins in their last eight Premier League games, the media has begun whispering about Arsenal potentially “bottling” the title, a narrative the Gunners will be desperate to silence with a statement win\u00a0in this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arsenal have held a firm grip on this rivalry recently; eliminating Chelsea from the EFL Cup semi-finals earlier this month following a two-legged masterclass and, in fact, Chelsea have not beaten Arsenal across any competition since the start of the 2021\/22 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gunners\u2019 dominance is built on an elite first-half profile at home\u00a0this season, where they average 2.15 PPG and boast a\u00a0stellar\u00a085% clean sheet percentage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea, conversely, have looked far less convincing away from Stamford Bridge;\u00a0with\u00a0their PPG dropping\u00a0from 2.07 at home to just 1.38 on the road, while their failure-to-score rate balloons from 29% to 62%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect a focused Arsenal side to assert their authority early\u00a0in this one\u00a0and take control of this derby\u00a0within the opening 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier League Prediction: 1H\u00a0Arsenal -0.25 (-134)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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