Premier League predictions

Manchester United have zero clean sheets across seven Premier League fixtures this season, conceding ten goals while averaging two goals scored per match at Old Trafford. Bournemouth have also conceded in all three away matches, allowing nine goals while managing to score in every single road outing. Recent head-to-head meetings between these clubs reinforce the likelihood of goals at both ends, with their two most recent Premier League encounters producing 2-2 and 4-4 draws.

Nine of the last ten meetings between Liverpool and Brighton have produced over 2.5 goals, with the series averaging 3.4 goals per match. Brighton have been exceptionally prolific in the league, scoring 23 times in seven games, including 10 goals in three away matches. Liverpool have shown defensive vulnerabilities at home, conceding five goals in three league fixtures while participating in open, high-scoring contests such as their recent 4-3 win over Villarreal.

Brentford have suffered only one loss in seven league outings and remain unbeaten on their travels, having drawn all three away games while scoring five times. Hull are winless in their last five fixtures across all competitions and face significant selection issues with ten players out injured. Although Hull have drawn twice and won once at home, Brentford's flawless scoring record across all seven league fixtures gives them the edge to take at least a point.

Both teams have scored in 70 percent of the last ten meetings between the sides. Brighton have yet to be shut out in the league this season, scoring in all seven matches. Liverpool have kept only one clean sheet in three league home games and conceded 1.7 goals per home match, but their attack remains capable of finding the net through Isak and Cody Gakpo against a Brighton side that has conceded four goals in three away league matches.

Over 2.5 Goals — 76% confidence

Nine of the last ten meetings between Liverpool and Brighton have produced over 2.5 goals, with the series averaging 3.4 goals per match. Brighton have been exceptionally prolific in the league, scoring 23 times in seven games, including 10 goals in three away matches. Liverpool have shown defensive vulnerabilities at home, conceding five goals in three league fixtures while participating in open, high-scoring contests such as their recent 4-3 win over Villarreal.

BTTS Yes — 72% confidence

Both teams have scored in 70 percent of the last ten meetings between the sides. Brighton have yet to be shut out in the league this season, scoring in all seven matches. Liverpool have kept only one clean sheet in three league home games and conceded 1.7 goals per home match, but their attack remains capable of finding the net through Isak and Cody Gakpo against a Brighton side that has conceded four goals in three away league matches.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Crystal Palace hold a resilient home record in this fixture, remaining unbeaten across their last four home head-to-head meetings against Newcastle with two wins and two draws. Palace have scored in each of their three home league games this term, averaging two goals scored per match at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, Newcastle have struggled for defensive solidity on the road, losing two of their three away matches and conceding 2.7 goals per away game. With the teams separated by only one point and one place in the table, Crystal Palace have the platform at home to secure at least a point.

Leeds have proven resilient throughout the opening seven rounds of the campaign, losing only once and conceding just six goals in total. On the road, they have allowed only three goals in three matches while avoiding defeat in two of those trips. In contrast, Sunderland sit 20th with five defeats in seven league matches and have found the net just once across three home outings. The home side are also depleted by the suspension of K. Danso and injuries to D. Ballard, T. Meunier, W. Isidor and R. Mundle. Backing Leeds to avoid defeat covers both a potential away victory and the draw, which is consistent with Leeds having drawn four of their seven league matches this term.

Chelsea have won two and drawn one of their three home league games, averaging 3.7 goals scored per match in front of their home supporters. Tottenham have struggled to find the net away from home, scoring just once in three trips, and are depleted by the suspension of Rodrigo Bentancur alongside defensive injuries to Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie. While Tottenham secured a 1-1 draw at Manchester United, Chelsea have won the last five Premier League meetings between the sides, making the home double chance a well-supported selection.

Arsenal have been flawless at the Emirates this season, recording three victories from three league matches while averaging 2.3 goals scored per home fixture. Everton have proved difficult to break down on the road with three draws from three away trips, but their modest attacking output of one goal per away match leaves them vulnerable against top-tier opposition. Head-to-head history strongly favours the home side, with Arsenal winning seven of the last ten meetings overall and five of the last six at the Emirates. Although key personnel absences require defensive caution, Arsenal's overall defensive record of 0.7 goals conceded per game provides a dependable foundation to secure the win, with past meetings pointing towards a low-scoring affair where seven of the last ten matches produced under 2.5 goals.

Fulham have struggled significantly on the road in the league, collecting only one point from three away games while scoring just once and conceding three times. While Coventry have lost five of their opening seven matches, their 4-1 victory over Newcastle at home demonstrates they can produce positive home displays against visiting opposition. Backing Coventry to avoid defeat covers both the home victory and the draw against a travelling Fulham side with minimal away punch.

Fulham's away fixtures have been tight and low scoring, producing an average of just 1.33 total goals per game with Fulham failing to score in two of their three road outings. Coventry have also struggled consistently for goals overall, failing to score in four of their seven league games. With both sides positioned in the bottom four and separated by a single point, tactical caution is expected to limit chances at both ends.

Coventry or Draw — 64% confidence

Fulham have struggled significantly on the road in the league, collecting only one point from three away games while scoring just once and conceding three times. While Coventry have lost five of their opening seven matches, their 4-1 victory over Newcastle at home demonstrates they can produce positive home displays against visiting opposition. Backing Coventry to avoid defeat covers both the home victory and the draw against a travelling Fulham side with minimal away punch.

Under 2.5 Goals — 62% confidence

Fulham's away fixtures have been tight and low scoring, producing an average of just 1.33 total goals per game with Fulham failing to score in two of their three road outings. Coventry have also struggled consistently for goals overall, failing to score in four of their seven league games. With both sides positioned in the bottom four and separated by a single point, tactical caution is expected to limit chances at both ends.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Manchester City have been relentless in the Premier League this season, winning all seven games and averaging 2.7 goals scored per fixture. Away from home, they have won three out of three while conceding just once. Erling Haaland's eight goals ensure consistent finishing power up front. Aston Villa have struggled for domestic points at Villa Park, taking one point from nine in league play. Nevertheless, Villa have found form in cup and league outings over recent weeks and have beaten City in their last two league meetings. Backing Manchester City on the double chance accounts for Villa's proven competitiveness in this fixture while respecting City's unblemished league record.

Manchester City possess the most potent attack in the league, having scored 19 goals in seven matches and averaging 2.7 goals per game on their travels. Erling Haaland has netted eight times already, while Rayan Cherki has chipped in with four goals. City's recent all-competition matches have featured heavy scorelines, including 5-1 against AEK Athens, 3-2 against Ipswich, and a 3-0 away victory at Anfield.

Aston Villa have struggled for defensive solidity at Villa Park in league play, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per game and remaining without a home league clean sheet. The absences of Amadou Onana and Aaron Wan-Bissaka weaken Villa's defensive resistance against elite opposition. At the same time, Villa have scored in four of their last five overall matches, tallying 12 goals across those fixtures. With 70 percent of their previous ten head-to-head meetings exceeding 2.5 goals and averaging three goals per fixture, the evidence clearly justifies three or more goals over the more limited two-goal requirement.

BTTS Yes — 69% confidence

Defensive resilience has been elusive for both sides in the opening seven rounds. Ipswich have kept zero clean sheets all season, conceding fifteen goals in seven outings, but have found the net eleven times, scoring in five of those matches. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have scored all five of their league goals this season in away fixtures, averaging 1.7 goals per match on their travels, while conceding six at the other end. With neither side demonstrating the ability to shut out opposing attacks, both teams scoring presents a strong statistical profile.

Ipswich or Draw — 73% confidence

Ipswich have shown solid form at Portman Road, winning two of their three home matches this season, including a 2-1 victory over Fulham. In contrast, Nottingham Forest enter this fixture on a three-game losing run and sit in the relegation zone with just five points. The visitors are also weakened by the absence of influential playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, striker Igor Jesus, and defender Nicolo Savona. Backing Ipswich to avoid defeat covers both the home victory and the draw while reflecting Forest's current struggles to secure positive results on the road.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Ipswich have shown solid form at Portman Road, winning two of their three home matches this season, including a 2-1 victory over Fulham. In contrast, Nottingham Forest enter this fixture on a three-game losing run and sit in the relegation zone with just five points. The visitors are also weakened by the absence of influential playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, striker Igor Jesus, and defender Nicolo Savona. Backing Ipswich to avoid defeat covers both the home victory and the draw while reflecting Forest's current struggles to secure positive results on the road.

Defensive resilience has been elusive for both sides in the opening seven rounds. Ipswich have kept zero clean sheets all season, conceding fifteen goals in seven outings, but have found the net eleven times, scoring in five of those matches. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have scored all five of their league goals this season in away fixtures, averaging 1.7 goals per match on their travels, while conceding six at the other end. With neither side demonstrating the ability to shut out opposing attacks, both teams scoring presents a strong statistical profile.

The evidence provides compelling backing for three or more goals rather than stopping at the lower line. Ipswich matches have averaged 3.71 total goals this season, with four of their last five league games clearing 2.5 goals, including fixtures producing five, six, and five goals against Manchester City, Arsenal, and Crystal Palace. Forest show an identical open pattern when playing away from home, with all three of their away league fixtures seeing three or more goals while averaging 3.67 total goals per road fixture. Given that Ipswich have conceded an average of 2.1 goals per game and kept zero clean sheets all season, alongside Forest scoring in 100 percent of their away games while conceding two per trip, the metrics materially point to a third goal being scored rather than a low-scoring two-goal ceiling.

Tottenham have yet to win a league match this season, drawing three and losing three, and their offensive output stands at just 0.5 goals scored per game. They are also missing several key contributors through injury and suspension, including Pedro Porro, Dejan Kulusevski, and Rodrigo Bentancur. However, Coventry have struggled for goals away from home, scoring only once across three away fixtures. Covering both the home win and the draw provides protection against Tottenham's frequent stalemates, while a low-scoring match under 2.5 goals aligns with both sides having failed to score in four of their six league games.

Arsenal hold a clear quality edge across the season, collecting 15 points from six fixtures compared to Forest's five points. However, Forest's matches at the City Ground have been exceptionally low-scoring, with zero goals scored and just two conceded across three games, including a 0-0 draw against Tottenham. Arsenal's previous two visits to this venue also finished 0-0, and with key personnel like Saliba and Zubimendi unavailable, backing Arsenal or draw provides appropriate protection against another tight defensive stalemate.

Leeds have proven difficult to break down at Elland Road, allowing just two goals in three home outings for an average of 0.7 conceded per game. In contrast, Manchester United have struggled away from home, conceding five goals across three winless trips and failing to register a clean sheet in any league match this season. With key personnel missing across Manchester United's midfield and defense, and half of the last ten meetings between the sides ending in draws, backing Leeds to avoid defeat represents the most stable position.

Brighton or Draw — 77% confidence

Brighton enter this fixture in strong form, sitting third in the table with 13 points from six matches and an unbeaten home record of two wins and one draw. At home, Brighton have conceded only one goal in three fixtures while scoring eight. However, Crystal Palace have proven a resilient opponent in this rivalry, drawing five of the last ten meetings and winning the most recent clash 1-0 in February 2026. With Brighton attackers K. Mitoma and E. Ferguson sidelined through injury, covering both the home win and the draw reflects the high frequency of stalemates in this matchup.

Crystal Palace Under 1.5 Goals — 73% confidence

Crystal Palace have struggled for goals on the road in the league, scoring three times across three away matches and failing to score in two of them. Their attack is further depleted by the absence of J. Mateta due to a hamstring injury. Brighton's defense on home turf has been remarkably compact, conceding an average of 0.3 goals per game with two clean sheets in three home league matches, making it unlikely Palace breach them multiple times.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and team total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Crystal Palace have struggled for goals on the road in the league, scoring three times across three away matches and failing to score in two of them. Their attack is further depleted by the absence of J. Mateta due to a hamstring injury. Brighton's defense on home turf has been remarkably compact, conceding an average of 0.3 goals per game with two clean sheets in three home league matches, making it unlikely Palace breach them multiple times.

Brighton enter this fixture in strong form, sitting third in the table with 13 points from six matches and an unbeaten home record of two wins and one draw. At home, Brighton have conceded only one goal in three fixtures while scoring eight. However, Crystal Palace have proven a resilient opponent in this rivalry, drawing five of the last ten meetings and winning the most recent clash 1-0 in February 2026. With Brighton attackers K. Mitoma and E. Ferguson sidelined through injury, covering both the home win and the draw reflects the high frequency of stalemates in this matchup.

Bournemouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in all six of their Premier League matches this season, conceding 13 goals in total and an average of 1.3 per game at home. However, they have found the net in five of their six fixtures, aided by M. Tavernier who has scored three goals and Evanilson with three assists. Sunderland have scored five goals across their three away fixtures without failing to score in any road match, while conceding eight goals in those games at a rate of 2.7 per contest. Furthermore, two-thirds of the six recorded head-to-head encounters between these clubs have seen both teams score, including a 1-1 draw and a 3-2 Sunderland win in their two most recent clashes.