2025/26 Premier League Preview: Gameweek 33

Brentford VS Fulham

Brentford host Fulham in the opening match of a massive Gameweek 33! Brentford conceded late in a 2-all draw with Everton last weekend, and they currently find themselves 7th in the league! When it comes to Fulham, they lost 2-0 at Liverpool last time out, and they currently sit 12th in the table! In their previous 20 meetings, Brentford have won 45% of the time compared to Fulham’s 35%! For Brentford, they really need to win this game! The Bees are ranked 6th in GPG (1.5), but they’ve only managed to draw each of their last 4 league games! As for Fulham, a loss here would make qualifying for Europe tricky! The Cottagers are ranked 9th in GPG (1.3), but they currently have the 4th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-2

Leeds VS Wolves

Leeds pulled off a terrific 2-1 win away at Manchester United on Monday Night, and they currently sit 15th in the table! When it comes to Wolves, they got thumped 4-0 by West Ham last time out, and they currently find themselves bottom of the league! In their previous 18 meetings, both sides have won 8 games each! For Leeds United, they know that they should be winning this game! The Whites are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), and they’re currently on a 5-game unbeaten run in all competitions (2W,3D)! As for Wolverhampton Wanderers, their fate could well be sealed this weekend! Wolves are ranked 20th in GPG (0.8), and they’re still yet to win away from home in the league this season!

My Prediction: 2-1

Newcastle VS Bournemouth

Newcastle lost late at Crystal Palace last weekend, and they currently sit 14th in the table! When it comes to Bournemouth, they brilliantly won 2-1 at Arsenal last time out, and they currently find themselves in 11th place! In their previous 17 meetings, Newcastle have won 5 times, whilst Bournemouth have won 4 times! For Newcastle United, it feels like Eddie Howe has 6 games to save his job! The Magpies are ranked 8th in GPG (1.4), and they’re currently on a 3-game losing run (in all competitions)! As for AFC Bournemouth, another win here would do them nicely! The Cherries are ranked 6th in GPG (1.5), and their unbeaten league streak currently stands at 12 games (5W,7D)!

My Prediction: 1-2

Tottenham VS Brighton

Roberto De Zerbi is desperate for a win against his former side as Tottenham host Brighton on this week’s Saturday Night Football! Tottenham suffered a tough 1-0 defeat at Sunderland last weekend, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 18th)! When it comes to Brighton, they beat Burnley 2-0 last time out, and they currently sit 9th in the table! In their previous 19 meetings, Spurs have won 11 times compared to 6 wins for Brighton! For Tottenham Hotspur, they have to start winning football matches again! Spurs are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3), but they’re currently on a 14-game winless league run (5D,9L)! As for Brighton and Hove Albion, they have a massive opportunity to qualify for Europe this year! The Seagulls are ranked 9th in GPG (1.3), and they’ve managed to pick up 15 points from their last 6 games!

My Prediction: 1-3

Chelsea VS Manchester United

The second TNT Sports game of the day sees Chelsea host Manchester United in what feels like a critical game in the race for Champions League football! Chelsea got thrashed 3-0 by Manchester City last time out, and they currently sit 6th in the table! When it comes to Manchester United, they suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Leeds on Monday Night, and they currently find themselves third in the league! In their previous 42 meetings, Chelsea have won 13 games compared to 15 wins for Man United! For Chelsea, they cannot afford another loss here! The Blues are ranked 4th in GPG (1.7), but their only 2 wins in their last 7 games came against lower-league opposition! As for Manchester United, a win here would put them in a commanding position to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League! United are ranked 3rd in GPG (1.8), but only 12th in GCPG (1.4)!

My Prediction: 2-2

Aston Villa VS Sunderland

Aston Villa could only draw at Nottingham Forest last weekend before they thumped Bologna 4-0 last night, and they currently find themselves 4th in the league! When it comes to Sunderland, they edged past Tottenham last time out, and they currently sit 10th in the table! In their previous 15 meetings, Villa have won 40% of the time, whilst Sunderland have won 20% of the time! For Aston Villa, they should win this game! Villa are ranked 9th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the 4th-best home record in the league! As for Sunderland AFC, they’re still very much in the fight for European Football! The Black Cats are ranked 17th in GPG (1.0), but they do currently have the third-best defensive record in the league (1.1 GCPG)!

My Prediction: 1-0

Everton VS Liverpool

Everton host Liverpool in the first-ever Merseyside Derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium! Everton scored late to draw 2-2 at Brentford last time out, and they currently sit 8th in the table! When it comes to Liverpool, they beat Fulham 2-0 last weekend before they got knocked out of the Champions League by PSG midweek, and they currently find themselves 5th in the league! In their previous 34 meetings, Everton have only won 3 games compared to 17 wins for Liverpool! For Everton, a win here puts them well into Champions League contention! The Toffees are ranked 14th in GPG (1.2), but 5th in GCPG (1.2)! As for Liverpool, this is a massive game for them! The Reds are ranked 5th in GPG (1.6), but they’ve lost 4 of their last 5 games (in all competitions)!

My Prediction: 2-1

Nottingham Forest VS Burnley

Nottingham Forest picked up a good point against Aston Villa last weekend before they beat FC Porto 1-0 in the Europa League last night, and they currently sit 16th in the table! When it comes to Burnley, they lost 2-0 at home to Brighton last time out, and they currently find themselves inside the Relegation Zone (in 19th)! In their previous 15 meetings, Forest have won 3 times, whilst Burnley have won 7 times! For Nottingham Forest, this is a massive opportunity for them to grow their gap to the Relegation Zone! Forest are ranked 19th in GPG (1.0), but they’re currently on a 6-game unbeaten run in all competitions (3W,3D)! As for Burnley, they have to win every game now if they want any chance of staying up! The Clarets are ranked 17th in GPG (1.0), but they currently have the worst defensive record in the league (2.0 GCPG)!

My Prediction: 2-0

Manchester City VS Arsenal

The biggest game in recent Premier League history takes place this Sunday as Manchester City host Arsenal in a potential Title-deciding matchup! Manchester City thumped Chelsea 3-0 last time out, and they currently sit second in the table (with a game in hand)! When it comes to Arsenal, they suffered a shock 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth last weekend before they edged out Sporting CP midweek (drawing 0-0 on the night, winning 1-0 on aggregate), and they currently lead the league (by 6 points)! In their previous 40 meetings, Man City have won 21 games, whilst Arsenal have won 9! For Manchester City, a win here puts the Title Race in their hands! City are ranked 1st in GPG (2.0), and their unbeaten league streak currently stands at 9 games (6W,3D)! As for Arsenal, they have to get something from this game! The Gunners are ranked 2nd in GPG (1.9), and they currently have the best defensive record in the league!

My Prediction: 2-1

Crystal Palace VS West Ham

Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Newcastle last weekend before they advanced to the Conference League Semi-Finals over Fiorentina (despite losing 2-1 on the night), and they currently find themselves in 13th place! When it comes to West Ham, they thumped Wolves 4-0 last time out, and they currently sit 17th in the table! In their previous 27 meetings, Palace have won 10 games compared to 8 wins for West Ham! For Crystal Palace, as long as they keep winning, they’re still in European contention! The Eagles are ranked 16th in GPG (1.1), but 4th in GCPG (1.2)! As for West Ham United, they can’t rely on other teams’ results to keep them in the Premier League! The Hammers are ranked 12th in GPG (1.3), and they currently have the 5th-worst away record in the league!

My Prediction: 1-1