Gameweek 26 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.
Chelsea vs Leeds United
Chelsea will take on Leeds United in the Premier League on Tuesday, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with another victory here. The Blues have picked up four wins in a row in the Premier League, and they have an impressive record against United as well.
Liam Rosenior’s men are chasing Champions League qualification for the next season, and they cannot afford to drop points here. On the other hand, Leeds United are coming into this game on the back of a victory over Nottingham Forest.
The Whites are 16th in the league table, and they are fighting for survival. They will look to pick up an important point here. Chelsea are the team in form, and they have the momentum as well. On paper, they are the better team as well. They should be able to grind out a positive result at home.
Probable Bet: Chelsea win
Everton vs Bournemouth
Everton will take on Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday, and they will look to continue their unbeaten run and pick up a win at home. They are without a defeat in the last five matches in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Bournemouth are in similar form. They are without a defeat in the last five Premier League matches, and this should be a cracking contest.
The visitors have an excellent record against Everton, and they have picked up wins from the last six matches between the two teams. Both teams will fancy their chances against each other, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Meanwhile, 15 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams, and the recent clashes show that neither side is particularly good defensively. Another high-scoring contest is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Tottenham vs Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur will take on Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday, and they will look to get their season back on track with a victory. Spurs are without a win in the last six Premier League matches. Meanwhile, Tottenham also have a poor record against Newcastle. They have failed to pick up a single victory in the last six meetings between the two teams.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are in poor form. The Magpies have lost three Premier League matches in a row. However, they are unbeaten in the last six meetings against Tottenham. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly away from home.
Both teams are vulnerable, and this is likely to be an open contest with plenty of chances. 16 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams, and another high-scoring contest is likely.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
West Ham United vs Manchester United
West Ham United will host Manchester United in the Premier League on Tuesday, aiming to continue their push for survival with a positive home performance. The Hammers are coming into this game on the back of three wins from their last four Premier League matches. They will be confident of getting a good result at home.
On the other hand, Manchester United are in impressive form. The Red Devils are pushing for Champions League qualification, and they should be winning games like these. Michael Carrick’s men are on a four-match winning run in the Premier League, and they are full of confidence. A double chance on the visitors would be ideal here.
Probable Bet: Man United win or draw
Manchester City vs Fulham
Manchester City will host Fulham in the Premier League on Wednesday, and they will look to continue their push for the title. They will look to close the gap on Arsenal with a home victory. Pep Guardiola’s men picked up a sensational win over Liverpool this past weekend, and they will look to build on that.
Manchester City have won their last six matches against Fulham, and they will be the favourites here. The visitors are coming into this game on the back of three defeats from their last four Premier League matches.
Fulham are struggling with a lack of confidence and momentum right now. On paper, Manchester City are a far better team, and they should be able to get the job done. Manchester City have won their last 19 matches against Fulham, and they are likely to extend that run.
Probable Bet: Man City win
Nottingham Forest vs Wolves
Nottingham Forest will take on Wolves in the Premier League on Wednesday, and both teams are fighting for survival. This could be a six-pointer match for them, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Wolves have lost three Premier League matches in a row, and they are struggling right now. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest were unbeaten in four Premier League matches before the defeat against Leeds United. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly.
Four of the last six matches between these two teams have ended in a draw, and this one is likely to be another close contest. Neither team will want to end up on the losing side, and they are likely to take a cautious approach. They could end up cancelling each other out in a draw.
Probable Bet: Draw
Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Crystal Palace will take on Burnley in the Premier League, and they will look to get their stuttering campaign back on track. The Eagles ended their winless run with a victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in their last match, and they will look to build on that. It will be interesting to see if they can put together a winning run.
Meanwhile, Burnley are without a win in their last six Premier League matches, and they are 19th in the league table. They are struggling with a lack of confidence and form, which will make this a difficult challenge for them. The Clarets have picked up just one win from their last six meetings against Crystal Palace, and they are unlikely to be able to come out on top here. A win for the home team is very likely.
Probable Bet: Palace win
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa will take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Wednesday, and they will look to continue their push for UEFA Champions League qualification. The Villans have been quite poor in recent weeks, with just one win from their last five league matches.
On the other hand, Brighton are without a victory in the last five Premier League matches. Both teams are struggling right now, and this is likely to be a close contest. However, Aston Villa have an excellent record against Brighton, with four wins and a draw in their last six matches.
A double chance on the home team would be ideal here. Aston Villa will be the favourites heading into this game, and they should be able to get the job done.
Probable Bet: Villa win or draw
Sunderland vs Liverpool
Sunderland will take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday, and they will look to pull off an upset here. The Black Cats are going through a difficult run of form, but they will fancy their chances at home. They have picked up two wins and two defeats from their last four Premier League matches.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have picked up just one win from their last six Premier League matches. They are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Manchester City last night. The Reds are sixth in the league table, just three points clear of Sunderland. This will be a difficult outing for them. A double chance on the home team could be an interesting option here.
Probable Bet: Sunderland win or draw
Brentford vs Arsenal
Brentford will take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Thursday, and they will look to pick up a positive result against the league leaders. The Bees have four wins from their last six Premier League matches, and they are full of confidence.
On the other hand, Arsenal have picked up two Premier League wins in a row after losing to Manchester United. The Gunners are full of confidence and momentum right now, and they will look to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Arsenal have picked up four wins in a row in all competitions, and they have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches. The North Londoners have an excellent record against Brentford, and they are unbeaten in the last six meetings against the Bees. They should be able to pick up a win away from home.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win
