2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 16

Chelsea VS Everton

Chelsea haven’t had the best of weeks, drawing at Bournemouth before losing at Atalanta, and they currently find themselves in 5th place! When it comes to Everton, they breezed past Nottingham Forest (3-0) last time out, and they currently sit 7th in the table! In their previous 35 meetings, Chelsea have won 16 games compared to 10 wins for Everton! For Chelsea, they need to win this game! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), but they’re currently on a 4-game winless run in all competitions (2D,2L)! As for Everton, they’ll fancy themselves to get something from this game! The Toffees are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2), and they’ve managed to pick up 12 points from their last 5 games!

My Prediction: 1-1

Liverpool VS Brighton

Liverpool welcome Brighton to Anfield for a game that really could go either way! Liverpool could only draw at Leeds last weekend, but they did manage to pick up a great win at Inter Milan midweek, and they currently sit 10th in the table! When it comes to Brighton, they scored late to draw with West Ham last time out, and they currently find themselves up in 8th! In their previous 20 meetings, Liverpool have won 60% of the time compared to 20% for Brighton! For Liverpool, at least they’re on an unbeaten run! The Reds are ranked 7th in GPG (1.6), but they currently only have the 12th-best home record in the league! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they can win this game! The Seagulls are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), and they currently have the 10th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-3

Burnley VS Fulham

Burnley host Fulham in a key Saturday Night Football match for both sides! Burnley lost 2-1 at Newcastle last weekend, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Fulham, they lost 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! In their previous 9 meetings, Burnley have won 66% of the time, whilst Fulham’s only win came all the way back in 2018! For Burnley, they need to turn their form around! The Clarets are ranked 18th in GPG (1.1), and they’re currently on a 6-game losing run! As for Fulham, this is a game that they really should be winning! The Cottagers are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the 5th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-0

Arsenal VS Wolves

Arsenal lost late at Aston Villa last weekend before they won 3-0 at Club Brugge midweek, and they currently lead the league! When it comes to Wolves, they got smashed 4-1 by Manchester United last time out, and they currently find themselves last! In their previous 18 meetings, Arsenal have won 12 games compared to 3 wins for Wolves! For Arsenal, it’s a matter of how many for them! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9) and 1st in GCPG (0.6)! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, this could get messy for them! Wolves are ranked 20th in both GPG (0.5) and GCPG (2.2)!

My Prediction: 4-0

Crystal Palace VS Manchester City

The best game of the weekend takes place in South London as Crystal Palace host Manchester City in one of 5 Super Sunday matchups! Crystal Palace have picked up away wins over both Fulham and Shelbourne this past week, and they currently sit 4th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they’ve managed to beat both Sunderland and Real Madrid over the past 7 days, and they currently find themselves second in the league! In their previous 27 meetings, Palace have won 4 games compared to 18 wins for Man City! For Crystal Palace, a win here propels them fully into the fight at the front! Palace are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3), but 2nd in GCPG (0.8)! As for Manchester City, this is another big test for them! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.3), and they’re currently on a 4-game winning run (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 1-1

Nottingham Forest VS Tottenham

Nottingham Forest got thrashed 3-0 by Everton last weekend before they picked up a strong 2-1 win away at FC Utrecht last night, and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Tottenham, they’ve managed to score positive wins over both Brentford and Slavia Prague this past week, and they currently find themselves in 11th place! In their previous 8 meetings, Forest have won 3 games whilst Spurs have won the remaining 5! Interestingly, Forest did manage to do the double over Spurs last season! For Nottingham Forest, I have no idea what they’re going to be able to get from this game! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (0.9), and they currently have the third-worst home record in the league! As for Tottenham Hotspur, this is a game that they should be winning! Spurs are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), and they currently have the third-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-3

Sunderland VS Newcastle

For the first time in nearly 10 years, the Tyne-Wear Derby returns to the Premier League as Sunderland host Newcastle at the Stadium of Light! Sunderland lost comfortably (3-0) at Manchester City last time out, and they currently find themselves in 9th! When it comes to Newcastle, they beat Burnley 2-1 last weekend before they drew 2-2 at Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, and they currently sit 12th in the table! In their previous 13 meetings, Sunderland have won 6 games whilst Newcastle have won 3! For Sunderland AFC, this is a big game for them! The Black Cats are ranked 15th in GPG (1.2), and they currently have the 6th-best home record in the league! As for Newcastle United, a win here would do them a world of good! The Magpies are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4), and they’re currently on a 4-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W,2D)!

My Prediction: 2-1

West Ham VS Aston Villa

West Ham conceded late in a 1-all draw at Brighton last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Aston Villa, they’ve picked up back-to-back 2-1 wins over Arsenal and FC Basel this past week, and they currently find themselves up in third! In their previous 23 meetings, West Ham have won 8 games whilst Villa have won 7! For West Ham United, this won’t be easy for them! The Hammers are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1), and they currently have the second-worst home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, they’re aiming to keep up their strong winning run! Villa are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5), and they’re currently on an 8-game winning run in all competitions (with their last 6 wins all being by just one goal)!

My Prediction: 1-2

Brentford VS Leeds

Brentford lost 2-0 at Tottenham last weekend, and they currently find themselves 14th in the league! When it comes to Leeds, they managed to draw 3-3 with Liverpool last time out, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 16 meetings, Brentford have won 6 times whilst Leeds have won 4 times! For Brentford, they should be the favourites for this game! The Bees are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the 4th-best home record in the league! As for Leeds United, they’ll enter this game with a lot more confidence than they would’ve expected to just a couple of weeks ago! The Whites are ranked 14th in GPG (1.3), but they currently have the second-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-0

Manchester United VS Bournemouth

Manchester United once again appear on Monday Night Football as they welcome Bournemouth to Old Trafford! Manchester United smashed Wolves 4-1 Monday Night, and they currently find themselves 6th in the league! When it comes to Bournemouth, they just couldn’t score as they drew 0-0 with Chelsea last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! In their previous 16 meetings, Man United have won 9 games compared to 4 wins for Bournemouth! For Manchester United, they would expect themselves to win this game! United are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.7) and 11th in GCPG (1.5)! As for AFC Bournemouth, they desperately need a result! The Cherries are ranked 9th in GPG (1.4), but they’re currently on a 6-game winless run (2D,4L)!

My Prediction: 2-1