The opening round of the 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the cracking clashes like Aston Villa vs Newcastle United and Manchester United vs Arsenal.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the opening Premier League game of the 2025/26 season, and they will look to start their campaign with a win. The reigning champions have an exceptional record against the Cherries, with 12 wins from the last 13 matches against them. They have scored at least twice in 15 of the last 16 matches against Bournemouth as well.
The Cherries are suffering from multiple injury problems, and this will be a tough outing for them. Liverpool are a better team on paper, and they should be able to grind out a positive result against Bournemouth. The Premier League champions lost the Community Shield tie against Crystal Palace, and they will be desperate to bounce back strongly with a positive performance here.
Probable Bet: Liverpool win
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Aston Villa host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, and they will look to produce a strong performance. The last time these two sides met, Aston Villa picked up a win at home in the 41st minute. It will be interesting to see if they can produce a similar performance. They have won five of the last 64 matches against Newcastle United.
The visitors will look to fix their poor record against Aston Villa here. Newcastle United have managed to win three of the last four matches against Aston Villa, and it will be interesting to see if they can start the season strongly with a solid performance away from home.
Both teams are capable of grinding out a good result here, and this will be a cracking contest. Twenty-seven goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams; this one is unlikely to be any different.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday, and they will look to start the season with a positive performance at home. The Seagulls have struggled against Fulham in recent meetings, managing just one win from the last six matches. It will be interesting to see if they can make amends and produce a strong performance for the fans.
Brighton have won their last three Premier League matches, but that was from last season. It will be interesting to see if they can start the season on a positive note with a strong display. They have scored at least twice in six of their last seven Premier League matches.
Fabian Hurzeler’s men will look to continue their free-scoring run of form from the end of last season here. Meanwhile, Fulham have picked up four wins from their last six matches against Brighton, and it will be interesting to see if they can grind out another positive result here. Both teams are likely to get on the score sheet, and a high-scoring game is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Sunderland vs West Ham United
Sunderland will begin their Premier League campaign with a home game against West Ham United. The Black Cats are back in the Premier League, and they will look to do well in the top flight this season. Sunderland have a dreadful record against West Ham, and it will be interesting to see if they can make a strong start to the new season.
Sunderland have lost the last three home games against West Ham, and they have faced defeat in five of their last six matches in the Premier League. Meanwhile, the Hammers are undefeated in their last eight matches against Sunderland, and they certainly fancy their chances of getting a good result here. A double chance on the away side seems ideal.
Probable Bet: West Ham win or draw
Tottenham vs Burnley
Tottenham Hotspur host Burnley in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to bounce back from the disappointing defeat against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final, which went to penalties. Tottenham will look to produce a strong reaction here. Spurs have won their last six matches against Burnley, and they will be the favourites here.
The Clarets have lost five of their last six games against Tottenham, and they have failed to win 18 of their last 20 Premier League matches as well. However, that is in the past, and it is unlikely to have any bearing on their current performances. It will be interesting to see if Burnley can pull off an upset. Tottenham are a better team on paper, and a double chance on them would be ideal.
Probable Bet: Tottenham win or draw
Wolves vs Manchester City
Wolves host Manchester City in the Premier League at the weekend, and this will be a tough opening game to their Premier League season. The Black Country outfit have lost nine of their last ten matches against Manchester City, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out a positive result.
On the other hand, the visitors missed out on the league title last season, and they will look to start strongly this season. Manchester City have brought in quality players, and it remains to be seen whether they can pick up a win here. City have won six of their last seven Premier League matches, and they have an exceptional record against Wolves. On paper, they are a better team, and they should be able to grind out all three points.
Probable Bet: Manchester City win
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace host Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with a victory at home. Chelsea have had an eventful pre-season, and they managed to win the FIFA Club World Cup as well. The Blues have won four matches in a row heading into this game, and they will be favourites to get all three points. On the other hand, Palace have won 15 of their last six league matches.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are undefeated in their last six league matches from last season. They managed to beat Liverpool in the FA Community Shield tie, and that win has given them immense confidence. However, the Eagles are yet to win any of the last six matches against Chelsea. The home team will be the favourites here, and they should be able to grind out all three points.
Probable Bet: Chelsea win
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Nottingham Forest host Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to start the season strongly. The Tricky Trees have a poor record against Brentford, managing just one win from the last six matches. It remains to be seen whether they can get a good result here. Brentford are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Nottingham Forest.
Both teams will be desperate for a win, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. This will be a close contest, and it will be hard to separate the two teams. Eighteen goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams, and a high-scoring contest could be on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Manchester United host Arsenal in their blockbuster Premier League opener, and they will look to start with a positive performance. The red Devils have brought in some quality players, and they look to push for a place in the top four this season. Manchester United need to beat the top teams, and a win here would give them a huge confidence boost.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are undefeated in 26 of their last 28 Premier League matches, and they will be hoping to win the league title this season. It will be interesting to see if they can start with a morale-boosting away win over Manchester United. The last two meetings between these two teams have ended in a draw after normal time, and the two teams could cancel each other out once again. A draw seems quite likely.
Probable Bet: Draw
Leeds United vs Everton
Leeds United will begin their Premier League campaign with a cracking contest at home against Everton on Monday. The Toffees will be hoping to survive in the Premier League this season, and they will need a good start. David Moyes’s team has the quality to grind out a good result here, and they will be full of confidence and momentum at the start of the season.
Leeds United have seen over 2.5 goals scored in 12 of their last 13 Premier League matches, and this could be an open game. Both teams will look to win here, and they are likely to take an attacking approach. A high-scoring game could be on the card here.
Probable Bet: Both teams to score/ Over 2.5 goals
