2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 31

Bournemouth VS Manchester United

Bournemouth host Manchester United in this weekend’s Friday Night Football! Bournemouth drew yet another game last time out against Burnley (0-0), and they currently sit 10th in the table! When it comes to Manchester United, they picked up an important 3-1 win over Aston Villa last Sunday, and they currently find themselves third in the league! In their previous 17 meetings, Bournemouth have won 4 games compared to 9 wins for Manchester United! For AFC Bournemouth, they can’t keep drawing every week! The Cherries are ranked 7th in GPG (1.5), but they’ve drawn each of their last 4 games! As for Manchester United, a win here would put them in quite a commanding position! United are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8), and they currently have the 7th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

Brighton VS Liverpool

Brighton earned themselves a positive 3 points away at Sunderland last time out (0-1), and they currently sit 12th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they could only draw with Spurs last weekend before they put 4 past Galatasaray in the Champions League midweek, and they currently find themselves in 5th! In their previous 22 meetings, Brighton have won 4 times whilst Liverpool have won 14 times! For Brighton and Hove Albion, this is definitely a game that they are capable of winning! The Seagulls are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3), but 7th in GCPG (1.2)! As for Liverpool, they need to win this game! The Reds are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), and they currently have the 8th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Fulham VS Burnley

Fulham could only draw 0-0 at Nottingham Forest last weekend, and they currently sit 11th in the table! When it comes to Burnley, they also drew 0-0 with Bournemouth last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 10 meetings, Fulham have only won 20% of the time whilst Burnley have won 60% of the time! For Fulham, anything other than a win here would be a poor result! The Cottagers are ranked 9th in GPG (1.3), but they haven’t scored in any of their last 3 games (in all competitions)! As for Burnley, this might be an opportunity for them to pick up a rare win! The Clarets are ranked 17th in GPG (1.1), and they currently have the worst defensive record in the league (1.9 GCPG)!

My Prediction: 2-0

Everton VS Chelsea

Everton host Chelsea in a key Saturday Night Football clash for both teams’ European aspirations! Everton lost late at Arsenal last time out, and they currently sit 8th in the table! When it comes to Chelsea, they lost 1-0 at home to Newcastle last weekend before they were unceremoniously dumped out of the Champions League by PSG, and they currently find themselves in 6th position! In their previous 36 meetings, Everton have won 10 games compared to 17 wins for Chelsea! Interestingly, only 1 team has scored in 13 of the last 16 meetings between these two sides! For Everton, a win here would put them right on their opponents’ tail! The Toffees are ranked 15th in GPG (1.1), but 3rd in GCPG (1.2)! As for Chelsea, they have to win this game! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.8), but they’re currently on a 3-game losing run (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 0-0

Leeds VS Brentford

Leeds missed a penalty in a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace last time out, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Brentford, they let a 2-goal lead slip against Wolves on Monday Night, and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! In their previous 17 meetings, Leeds have won 4 times whilst Brentford have won 6 times! For Leeds United, they need to try to build a bigger buffer between themselves and the Relegation Zone! The Whites are ranked 13th in GPG (1.2), and they’re currently on a 5-game winless league run (3D,2L)! As for Brentford, they need to start winning again! The Bees are ranked 6th in GPG (1.5), and they currently have the 10th-best away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1

Newcastle VS Sunderland

A big edition of Super Sunday kicks off with Newcastle hosting Sunderland in the ever-feisty Tyne-Wear Derby! Newcastle picked up a great 1-0 win away at Chelsea last weekend, only to get humiliated 7-2 by Barcelona in the Champions League midweek, and they currently find themselves 9th in the league! When it comes to Sunderland, they lost 1-0 at home to Brighton last time out, and they currently sit 13th in the table! In their previous 14 meetings, Newcastle have only won 3 games compared to 7 wins for Sunderland! For Newcastle United, they need to get revenge for the defeat in the reverse fixture! The Magpies are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4), and they currently have the 9th-best home record in the league! As for Sunderland AFC, a win here would move them back above their biggest rivals! The Black Cats are (only) ranked 18th in GPG (1.0), but 3rd in GCPG (1.2)!

My Prediction: 3-1

Aston Villa VS West Ham

Two claret and blue sides in need of a victory face off when Aston Villa welcome West Ham to Villa Park! Aston Villa lost 3-1 at Manchester United last weekend before they knocked Lille out of the Europa League last night, and they currently sit 4th in the table! When it comes to West Ham, they earned a well-fought point against Manchester City last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! In their previous 24 meetings, both teams have won 8 games each! For Aston Villa, this is a game that they should be winning! Villa are ranked 9th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the 4th-best home record in the league! As for West Ham United, they do actually need a result here! The Hammers are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), and they’ve managed to pick up 9 points from their last 6 games!

My Prediction: 1-1

Tottenham VS Nottingham Forest

In what some could argue is the biggest game of the season so far, Tottenham host Nottingham Forest in a game between two teams in desperate need of a win! Tottenham picked up a positive point away at Liverpool last weekend before they beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 midweek (albeit it wasn’t enough for them to get through), and they currently find themselves in 16th place! When it comes to Nottingham Forest, they drew 0-0 with Fulham before they beat FC Midtjylland on penalties last night, and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 9 meetings, Spurs have won 55% of the time compared to Forest’s 44%! For Tottenham Hotspur, they have to win this game! Spurs are ranked 9th in GPG (1.3), but they currently have the worst home record in the league! As for Nottingham Forest, this is a massive opportunity for them! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (0.9), but 12th in GCPG (1.4)!

My Prediction: 1-2