Premier League predictions: Chelsea vs Southampton, Liverpool vs Newcastle: 25/02 - 27/02

Manchester United have a big chance to bounce back to winning ways after Everton’s setback when they host struggling Ipswich Town in midweek. The Red Devils have endured mixed reactions in the Premier League this term, but a win for the Reds is on the horizon.

Chelsea and Arsenal fell short in the last round. Still, only the former has a decent chance of winning their next game, as they will be hosting Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, while Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest.

This week’s Premier League gameweek 27 predictions were based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.

Premier League 2024/25 gameweek 27 predictions: 25/02/2025 - 27/02/2025

Brighton to avoid a defeat against the Cherries: Brighton vs Bournemouth

• Date: 25/02/2025
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Brighton have dominated these meetings in recent years, and we expect them to avoid a defeat at least against the Cherries.

Bournemouth may be anxious to get back to winning ways in the next round after their shock 1-0 home loss to Wolves, but their record against Brighton is poor, losing four of their last five encounters, including the reverse fixture. The Cherries would put up a better performance at the Amex Stadium, but the Seagulls can salvage a draw at least.

Brighton vs Bournemouth prediction: Home team to win or draw

Crystal Palace and Aston Villa to display their attacking threats: Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

• Date: 25/02/2025
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Both teams are fond of delighting fans with goals when they come up against each other and the return leg may end as the reverse fixture.

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at Villa Park in the reverse fixture, and with four of their last five meetings producing three or more goals, there’s a huge chance the upcoming game may follow suit. Both teams met in a cup game last term, and it ended with three goals.

Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Wolves and Fulham to exchange goals: Wolves vs Fulham

• Date: 25/02/2025
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Both teams are fond of scoring against themselves when they cross paths, and they are likely to do the same in the upcoming game.

Wolves and Fulham scored against themselves in four of their last five Premier League matches. Their current form suggests both teams are increasingly likely to get on the scoresheet, having struggled to keep clean sheets lately.

Wolves vs Fulham prediction: Both teams to score - yes

Chelsea and Southampton to entertain fans with goals: Chelsea vs Southampton

• Date: 25/02/2025
• Kick-off: 21:15
• Goals are usually scored when these two teams meet, and there’s a huge chance the same thing will repeat itself in the upcoming game.

Chelsea and Southampton are fond of entertaining fans with goals. The reverse fixture ended in a 5-1 win for the Blues away from home, and the return leg may be as exciting. With four of their last five Premier League meetings ending with three or more goals, the upcoming game may follow suit.

Chelsea vs Southampton prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Brentford and Everton may struggle in the final third: Brentford vs Everton

• Date: 26/02/2025
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Both teams struggle to light up the game whenever they cross paths, and the upcoming game may just be as drab as the reverse leg.

Brentford and Everton settled for a goalless drab draw in the first leg that took place at Goodison Park last year. Four of their last five Premier League meetings ended with less than three goals, and with Everton improving every matchday, there’s a huge chance the upcoming game may end with less than three goals.

Brentford vs Everton prediction: Under 2.5 goals

Tottenham and Manchester City to entertain fans with loads of goals: Tottenham vs Manchester City

• Date: 26/02/2025
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Goals are usually scored when both teams cross paths, and the upcoming game may end similarly.

Tottenham thrashed Manchester City 4-0 away from home the last time they met in the Premier League. Because both teams are superb goalscoring sides, there’s every reason to expect both teams to produce at least three goals. Furthermore, three of their last five league meetings ended in this manner.

Tottenham vs Manchester City prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Manchester United to bounce back to winning ways: Manchester United vs Ipswich Town

• Date: 26/02/2025
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Manchester United may have endured mixed results, but a team like Ipswich Town shouldn’t deny the Reds the win.

Manchester United and Ipswich Town shared the spoils in the reverse leg, ending in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. United play much better at Old Trafford, and having fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Everton away, it is logical to expect Ruben Amorim and his players to get back to winning ways, with Arsenal coming up next.

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town prediction: Home team to win

Nottingham Forest and Arsenal to delight fans with goals: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

• Date: 26/02/2025
• Kick-off: 20:30
• Both teams usually entertain fans with goals, and the upcoming game may be as entertaining as the reverse fixture.

Nottingham Forest and Arsenal entertained fans with three goals in the first leg, as Arsenal won the encounter 3-0. Both teams scored three or more goals in four of their last five Premier League meetings, and with both clubs occupying the top positions in the standings at this moment, it is logical to expect high-intensity football from them.

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Liverpool and Newcastle United will display their attacking threats: Liverpool vs Newcastle United

• Date: 26/02/2025
• Kick-off: 21:15
• Both teams find it relatively easy to find the back of the net and may do the same in the upcoming league encounter.

Liverpool and Newcastle United enjoy entertaining fans with goals when they come up against each other, just like the first leg. The Reds and The Magpies shared the spoils in a 3-3 entertaining draw at St. James’ Park. With four of their last five league matches ending with three or more goals, there’s a decent chance the upcoming game may follow suit. It is also vital to add that Liverpool last lost to Newcastle in 2015.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United prediction: Over 2.5 goals

West Ham and Leicester City will entertain fans with goals: West Ham United vs Leicester City

• Date: 27/02/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Goals are usually scored in matches involving these two teams, and like the reverse leg, the return leg may end similarly.

West Ham United and Leicester City produced four goals in the reverse fixture, as the Foxes won the game 3-1. With four of their last five Premier League meetings ending with three or more goals, it is understandable why the odds are in favor of this game ending with many goals.

West Ham United vs Leicester City prediction: Over 2.5 goals