2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 28

Wolves VS Aston Villa

Wolves host Aston Villa on tonight’s edition of Friday Night Football! Wolves somehow managed to lose 1-0 at Crystal Palace last weekend, and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! When it comes to Aston Villa, they had to score late to scrape a draw with Leeds last time out, and they currently sit third in the table! In their previous 22 meetings, Wolves have won 9 games compared to Villa’s 8! For Wolverhampton Wanderers, they’ll want to hurt Aston Villa’s Champions League chances! Wolves are ranked 20th in GPG (0.6), and they currently have the worst home record in the league! As for Aston Villa, they cannot slip up here! Villa are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the third-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-2

Bournemouth VS Sunderland

Bournemouth held on for an okay point at West Ham last weekend, and they currently find themselves up in 8th! When it comes to Sunderland, they suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss at home to Fulham last time out, and they currently sit 12th in the table! In their previous 5 meetings, both sides have won 2 games each! For AFC Bournemouth, this is a good opportunity for them to boost their European hopes! The Cherries are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), and they’re currently on a 7-game unbeaten league run (4W,3D)! As for Sunderland AFC, they need to try to stop their slide in form! The Black Cats are ranked 18th in GPG (1.0), and they’re currently on a 3-game losing streak in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Burnley VS Brentford

Burnley earned themselves a positive point away at Chelsea last weekend, but they do still currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! When it comes to Brentford, they poorly lost 2-0 at home to Brighton last time out, and they currently sit 7th in the table! In their previous 7 meetings, Burnley have won 4 times whilst Brentford have won the remaining 3 times! For Burnley, they need to start winning multiple games! The Clarets are ranked 15th in GPG (1.1), but they currently have the worst defensive record in the league (1.9 GCPG)! As for Brentford, this is a great opportunity for them to bounce straight back to winning ways! The Bees are ranked 7th in GPG (1.5), and they’ve managed to win each of their last 3 away games (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 0-2

Liverpool VS West Ham

Liverpool host West Ham in a game that feels important for both sides! Liverpool scored late to win 1-0 at Nottingham Forest last weekend, and they currently sit 6th in the table! When it comes to West Ham, they could only draw 0-0 with Bournemouth last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! In their previous 33 meetings, Liverpool have won 22 games compared to 6 wins for West Ham! For Liverpool, this is a game that they really should be winning! The Reds are ranked 6th in GPG (1.6), and they’re currently on a 3-game winning run (without conceding a goal)! As for West Ham United, they’re capable of getting something from this game! The Hammers are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), and they’ve only conceded 1 goal in their last 4 games (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 1-0

Newcastle VS Everton

Newcastle lost 2-1 at Manchester City last weekend before they beat Qarabag FK 3-2 midweek, and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Everton, they suffered a disappointing 1-0 home loss against Manchester United last time out, and they currently find themselves in 9th! In their previous 29 meetings, Newcastle have won 10 games whilst Everton have won 14! For Newcastle United, a win here would move them above their opponents! The Magpies are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4), but they currently have only the 11th-best home record in the league! As for Everton, their wins only seem to come away from home at the moment! The Toffees are ranked 15th in GPG (1.1), but they do currently have the 6th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

Leeds VS Manchester City

Leeds host Manchester City in a key Saturday Night Football clash! Leeds picked up another point away at Aston Villa last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Manchester City, they edged out Newcastle 2-1 last Saturday, and they currently find themselves second in the league! In their previous 8 meetings, Leeds have won once (April 2021) whilst Man City have won 6 times! For Leeds United, they’ll make this game incredibly difficult for their opponents! The Whites are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the 12th-best home record in the league! As for Manchester City, however difficult this game may be, they still have to win here! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.1), and they’re currently on a 5-game winning run (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 2-3

Brighton VS Nottingham Forest

Brighton picked up an important 2-0 win away at Brentford last time out, and they currently find themselves in 14th place! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they’ve lost to both Liverpool and Fenerbahçe over the past week, and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 20 meetings, Brighton have won 40% of the time, whilst Forest have won 25% of the time! For Brighton and Hove Albion, they should win this game! The Seagulls are ranked 13th in GPG (1.3), and they also currently have the 13th-best home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, they need points! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (0.9), and they currently have the 12th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 0-2

Fulham VS Tottenham

Fulham picked up a good 3-1 win away at Sunderland last weekend, and they currently find themselves in 10th place! When it comes to Tottenham, they got decimated 4-1 by Arsenal last time out, and they currently sit 16th in the table! In their previous 22 meetings, Fulham have won 5 times whilst Spurs have won 14 times! For Fulham, they should win this game! The Cottagers are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the 9th-best home record in the league! As for Tottenham Hotspur, they desperately need a result here! Spurs are ranked 11th in GPG (1.4), and they’re currently on a 9-game winless run in the league (4D,5L)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Manchester United VS Crystal Palace

Manchester United picked up a strong 1-0 win away at Everton last time out, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! When it comes to Crystal Palace, they’ve beaten both Wolves (1-0) and Zrinjski Mostar (2-0) over the past 5 days, and they currently sit 13th in the table! In their previous 29 meetings, Man United have won 17 games compared to Palace’s 7! For Manchester United, I’d expect them to win this game! United are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8), and they’ve managed to pick up a massive 16 points from their last 6 games! As for Crystal Palace, they’re on a good run of form at Old Trafford! The Eagles are ranked 15th in GPG (1.1), and they currently have the 8th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-0

Arsenal VS Chelsea

Arsenal host Chelsea in a massive Super Sunday Main Event! Arsenal smashed Tottenham 4-1 last weekend, and they currently lead the league (by 5 points)! When it comes to Chelsea, they dropped 2 points late against Burnley last time out, and they currently sit 5th in the table! In their previous 41 meetings, Arsenal have won 17 games compared to 13 wins for Chelsea! For Arsenal, the goal is the same for them every week: just keep winning! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (2.0), and they’re currently on an 8-game unbeaten run in all competitions (6W,2D)! As for Chelsea, they need to start winning football matches again! The Blues are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8), and they currently have the second-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1