2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 19

Burnley VS Newcastle

Burnley could only draw with Everton a few days ago, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Newcastle, they lost 1-0 at Manchester United last time out, and they currently sit 14th in the table! In their previous 16 meetings, Burnley have only won twice whilst Newcastle have won 9 times! For Burnley, they have to start winning Football matches! The Clarets are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1), and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run (2D,7L)! As for Newcastle United, this is a game that they need to be winning! The Magpies are ranked 13th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have only the 15th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-0

Chelsea VS Bournemouth

Chelsea suffered a tough 2-1 loss at home against Aston Villa on Saturday, and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! When it comes to Bournemouth, they got stuffed 4-1 by Brentford last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! In their previous 19 meetings, Chelsea have won 11 games compared to 4 wins for Bournemouth! For Chelsea, they should win this game! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), but they currently have just the 13th-best home record in the league! As for AFC Bournemouth, they’re capitulating right now! The Cherries are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5), but they’re currently on a 9-game winless run (4D,5L)!

My Prediction: 2-0

Nottingham Forest VS Everton

Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 against Manchester City on the weekend, and they currently sit 17th in the table! When it comes to Everton, they could only draw 0-0 at Burnley last time out, and they currently find themselves in 12th place! In their previous 7 meetings, Forest have only won once, whilst Everton have won 4 times! For Nottingham Forest, they can’t really afford to lose 3-straight! Forest are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0), and they currently have the 5th-worst home record in the league! As for Everton, they need to try and score a goal! The Toffees are also ranked 18th in GPG (1.0), and they haven’t managed to score in any of their last 3 games!

My Prediction: 1-0

West Ham VS Brighton

West Ham host Brighton in what is a must-win game for both sides! West Ham suffered a late 1-0 loss at home against Fulham on the weekend, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Brighton, they lost 2-1 at Arsenal last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! In their previous 19 meetings, West Ham have won 3 times whilst Brighton have won 7 times! For West Ham United, they’re falling too far behind here! The Hammers are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1), and they’re currently on a 7-game winless run (3D,4L)! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they need to sort their form out! The Seagulls are ranked 10th in GPG (1.4), and they’ve managed to pick up just 2 points from their last 5 games!

My Prediction: 1-2

Arsenal VS Aston Villa

The biggest game of the season so far takes place tonight as Aston Villa head to the Emirates to try and take down Arsenal! Arsenal managed to get over the line against Brighton last time out, and they currently lead the league! When it comes to Aston Villa, they picked up a brilliant 2-1 win away at Chelsea on Saturday, and they currently sit third in the table! In their previous 27 meetings, Arsenal have won 17 games compared to 8 wins for Villa! For Arsenal, this is one of those tests that they simply have to pass! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.8), and they currently have the best home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, could this be their moment?! Villa are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6), and their winning streak currently stands at 11 games!

My Prediction: 2-2

Manchester United VS Wolves

Manchester  United picked up a key 1-0 win over Newcastle last Friday Night, and they currently sit 6th in the table! When it comes to Wolves, they lost yet again last time out in Liverpool (2-1), and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 23 meetings, Man United have won 13 times whilst Wolves have won 6 times! For Manchester United, they expect themselves to win this game comfortably! United are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8), and they currently have the 7th-best home record in the league! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, can they end 2025 with a win?! Wolves are ranked 20th in GPG (0.6), and they currently have a 12-game losing streak (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 3-1

Crystal Palace VS Fulham

One of the first two games of 2026 sees Crystal Palace host Fulham in a “mandatory” London Derby! Crystal Palace suffered another disappointing loss on the weekend, this time at home against Tottenham, and they currently find themselves 9th in the league! When it comes to Fulham, they picked up an important 1-0 win away at West Ham last time out, and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 14 meetings, Palace have won 6 games whilst Fulham have won half that! For Crystal Palace, they need to sort their form out! The Eagles are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), and they’re currently on a 5-game winless run in all competitions (2D,3L)! As for Fulham, a win here would do wonders for them! The Cottagers are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and they’re coming into this game off the back of back-to-back 1-0 wins!

My Prediction: 0-1

Liverpool VS Leeds

Liverpool beat Wolves 2-1 on the weekend, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! When it comes to Leeds, they picked up a decent point away at Sunderland (1-1) last time out, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 8 meetings, Liverpool have won 5 times whilst Leeds’ only win came at Anfield in October of 2022! For Liverpool, they will expect themselves to win this game! The Reds are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), and they’re currently on a 4-game winning run (in all competitions)! As for Leeds United, they’re aiming to keep their strong unbeaten run going! The Whites are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and their unbeaten streak currently stands at 5 games (2W,3D)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Brentford VS Tottenham

Thomas Frank returns home as Tottenham travel to Brentford for another London Derby! Brentford stuffed Bournemouth 4-1 last weekend, and they currently find themselves up in 8th place! When it comes to Tottenham, they picked up an important 1-0 win away at Crystal Palace last time out, and they currently sit 11th in the table! In their previous 10 meetings, Brentford have only won 10% of the time compared to Spurs’ 60%! For Brentford, they’ll fancy themselves to win again here! The Bees are ranked 7th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 4th-best home record in the league! As for Tottenham Hotspur, another win here would be a big deal for them! Spurs are ranked 8th in GPG (1.5), but they currently have the best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Sunderland VS Manchester City

The Main Event of New Year’s Day sees Manchester City head to Sunderland for a massive game at the Stadium of Light! Sunderland could only draw with Leeds on Sunday, and they currently sit 7th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they picked up an important 2-1 win away at Nottingham Forest last time out, and they currently find themselves second in the league! In their previous 17 meetings, Sunderland have won 4 games compared to 11 wins for Man City! For Sunderland AFC, they’re looking to keep their unbeaten home record going! The Black Cats are ranked 15th in GPG (1.1), but third in GCPG (1.0)! As for Manchester City, this is another big test for them! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.4), and they’re currently on an 8-game winning run (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 1-1