Gameweek 22 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 Manchester Derby.
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Manchester United will take on Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend, looking to get back to winning ways. The Red Devils are without a victory in their last four matches across all competitions, and they are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Brighton in the FA Cup.
United have struggled against Manchester City in recent meetings, and it remains to be seen whether they can grind out a positive result here. Meanwhile, the visitors are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, but they have drawn three league matches during that time.
Manchester City are losing ground in the title race, and they cannot afford to drop points here. It will be interesting to see if they can pick up a crucial win away from home. They are unbeaten in four of the last six meetings against Manchester United. A double chance on the away team would be ideal.
Probable Bet: Man City or win
Sunderland vs Crystal Palace
Sunderland will take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to get back to winning ways in the competition. The Black Cats are without a win in their last five Premier League matches.
Regis Le Bris’s men started the season really well after promotion, but they cannot afford to fade out now. They will be aiming to finish in the top half this season and need to pick up points now. On the other hand, Crystal Palace are going through a poor run of form. The Eagles have not won in their last six matches across all competitions, and they have lost four times during that period.
The South London outfit are lacking in form and confidence right now, and this will be a difficult outing for them. Both teams are fighting for a victory, and this is likely to be an open game with plenty of chances. 19 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams, and another high-scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur take on West Ham United in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to get their season back on track with a victory here. Spurs are 14th in the standings with just one win from their last six league matches. Thomas Frank’s men are coming into this game on the back of consecutive defeats, and it remains to be seen whether they can bounce back.
West Ham ended their winless run with a victory over QPR in the FA Cup. However, this is a bigger challenge, and it will be a difficult outing for them. Both teams are in poor form, and they have been quite mediocre defensively. 20 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams, and another high-scoring game is likely.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Chelsea vs Brentford
Chelsea will host Brentford in the Premier League this weekend, looking to get back to winning ways. They are without a win in the last five Premier League matches. The Blues have dropped down in the table, and they will be chasing Champions League qualification. It remains to be seen whether they can pick up all three points at home.
Brentford are fifth in the Premier Lague table, and they in sensational form right now. The Bees have picked up five wins and a draw from their last six matches in all competitions. Furthermore, they are undefeated in five of the previous six games against Chelsea. A double chance on the away team could be ideal.
Probable Bet: Brentford or draw
Leeds United vs Fulham
Leeds United will take on Fulham in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to boost their survival hopes with a win. The Whites have been difficult to beat in recent weeks, but have drawn plenty of matches. Daniel Farke’s men have drawn four of the last six Premier League matches, and they will be under pressure to secure all three points.
On the other hand, Fulham are in impressive form with four wins and two draws from their last six league games. They have also won four of the previous six matches against Leeds United. A double chance on them could be ideal.
Probable Bet: Fulham or draw
Liverpool vs Burnley
Liverpool will host Burnley in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to pick up a win at home to boost their chances of Champions League qualification. The Reds have not won in their last three league matches, and they will be desperate to bounce back.
On the other hand, Burnley ended their winless run with a 5-1 victory over Millwall in the FA Cup. However, this is a tough challenge for them, and it remains to be seen whether they can put up a fight. Liverpool has won their last six matches against Burnley, and they should be able to pick up all three points.
Probable Bet: Liverpool win
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Nottingham Forest will take on Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to pick up a positive result here. The Tricky Trees have lost five of the last six matches in all competitions, and they will be the underdogs here.
Arsenal are undefeated in their last five matches against Nottingham Forest, and they have not lost in their last six Premier League matches. They have kept a clean sheet in their previous three games against Nottingham Forest, and this should be a routine victory for them.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
Wolves vs Newcastle United
Wolves will take on Newcastle United in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to boost their survival hopes with a win. The Black Country outfit have improved in recent weeks, and they are undefeated in their last three league matches. They picked up a thumping win over Shrewsbury in the FA Cup as well, which will have given them an immense confidence boost.
On the other hand, Newcastle United slumped to a defeat against Manchester City in the EFL Cup recently. Before that, they had picked up four wins in a row. The Magpies are the better team here, and they have been undefeated in their last six matches against Wolves. They should be able to pick up all three points.
Probable Bet: Newcastle win
Aston Villa vs Everton
Aston Villa will take on Everton in the Premier League at the weekend, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with a victory here. They are undefeated in five of their last six matches in all competitions and sit third in the league table.
On the other hand, Everton have been quite inconsistent, and they have picked up just one win from their last six matches across all competitions. They have not won in the previous five or six meetings against Aston Villa either. The home team have been challenging to beat, and they have lost just one of their last 11 Premier League matches. A double chance on the home team is ideal.
Probable Bet: Villa or draw
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bournemouth
Brighton & Hove Albion will take on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Monday night, and they will look to pick up a win at home. The Seagulls are unbeaten in five of their last six matches in all competitions. Fabian Hurzeler’s men will be aiming to finish in the top half of the table, and they need to win these games.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth are in disappointing form after an impressive start to the season. They are 15th in the league table, and they could be dragged into the relegation battle soon. They have picked up just one win from their last six matches in all competitions.
Both teams have been relatively poor defensively, and this could be an open game. 18 goals have been scored in the last six matches between them, and this one is likely to be another high-scoring contest.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
