Premier League predictions: Gameweek 26: 21/02 - 23/02

Manchester United will try to bounce back to winning ways this weekend when they play as visitors against Everton, who have recorded some impressive results since the appointment of David Moyes. With one point separating both teams, one can expect anything from this encounter that will take place at Goodison Park.

Manchester City have a decent chance to avenge their defeat at Anfield last year when they welcome Liverpool to Manchester on Sunday. Aston Villa and Chelsea will entertain their fans at Villa Park, as West Ham travel to the Emirates Stadium to take on Arsenal in a London Derby clash.

This week’s Premier League gameweek 26 predictions were based on current form, data and expert knowledge.

Premier League 2024/25 gameweek 26 predictions: 21/02/2025 - 23/02/2025

Leicester City and Brentford will exchange goals: Leicester City vs Brentford

• Date: 21/02/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Both teams find it relatively easy to find the back of the net when they come up against each other, and they may do the same in the upcoming game.

Leicester City and Brentford exchanged goals in their last six matches across all competitions, and five of these games ended with three or more goals. We can either expect both teams to score or total goals to be over 2.5.

Leicester City vs Brentford prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Manchester United to avoid a defeat at Goodison Park: Everton vs Manchester United

• Date: 22/02/2025
• Kick-off: 13:30
• Manchester United may have endured mixed results lately, but they have a good record against Everton, and we expect them to avoid a defeat against the Toffees.

Manchester United may have some senior players out of action due to injury, but their record against Everton shows they enjoy coming up against the Toffees. The absence of some first-team players is one of the reasons the Red Devils might not win the game, but they have a good record to protect, even though David Moyes’ side has recorded some impressive results lately.

Everton vs Manchester United prediction: Away team to win or draw

Bournemouth and Wolves to produce few goals: Bournemouth vs Wolves

• Date: 22/02/2025
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Few goals are usually scored in matches involving both teams, and fans may witness the same in the upcoming game.

Only three of their last nine Premier League meetings ended with over 2.5 goals, although the reverse fixture had six goals. Wolves are improving their defense every matchday, and with Liverpool scoring only two times at Anfield, we think fewer than four goals will be scored at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth vs Wolves prediction: Under 3.5 goals

Ipswich Town and Tottenham to entertain fans with goals: Ipswich Town vs Tottenham

• Date: 22/02/2025
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Many goals are usually scored in matches involving these two teams, and it would be unwise to think otherwise in the upcoming game.

The last time both teams met, Ipswich Town won 2-1 away from home. They met during the pre-season, but Tottenham blew them aside with a thumping 3-0 win. Most of their Premier League meetings took place over two decades ago, but eight of those meetings had three or more goals. Expecting the same in the upcoming game isn’t a dead end. 

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Southampton and Brighton to exchange goals: Southampton vs Brighton

• Date: 22/02/2025
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Both teams have exchanged goals in most of their previous Premier League meetings, and the upcoming game may follow suit.

Both teams find it relatively easy to find the back of the net when they come up against each other in this competition, as evidenced in their last eight matches. We can count on Southampton and Brighton to find the back of the net before the last whistle of the game.

Southampton vs Brighton prediction: Both teams to score - yes

Arsenal and West Ham United to entertain fans with loads of goals: Arsenal vs West Ham United

• Date: 22/02/2025
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Fans are usually entertained when they watch Arsenal and West Ham play in the Premier League, and there’s no reason not to anticipate as much excitement from the upcoming game.

Arsenal and West Ham have already met this season in the Premier League, and the Gunners won the encounter 5-2 away from home. Eight of their last ten meetings across all competitions ended with over 2.5 goals, and with the Hammers getting on the scoreboard against almost every opponent, we can anticipate three or more goals from the upcoming game.

Arsenal vs West Ham United prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Fulham to avoid a defeat against Crystal Palace: Fulham vs Crystal Palace

• Date: 22/02/2025
• Kick-off: 16:00
• Fulham are not used to losing a league game to Crystal Palace, and their current form suggests they will not lose the upcoming game.

Fulham last lost a Premier League game to Crystal Palace in 2020, but since then, both teams have encountered each other six times. Two victories went in The Cottagers’ direction, while both teams shared the spoils on four occasions. Given their current performances, we can double chance the hosts to avoid a defeat.

Fulham vs Crystal Palace prediction: Home team to win or draw

Aston Villa and Chelsea to exchange goals: Aston Villa vs Chelsea

• Date: 22/02/2025
• Kick-off: 18:30
• Both teams exchanged wins in recent Premier League meetings, and there’s no reason not to expect both teams to play for the three points.

Aston Villa won twice and lost twice in their last five Premier League matches against Chelsea. Both teams on many occasions have displayed their attacking prowess. They may have found it difficult to exchange goals when they met, but we feel this encounter will be where both sides will not hesitate to find the back of the net.

Aston Villa vs Chelsea prediction: Both teams to score - yes

Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest to delight fans with goals: Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

• Date: 23/02/2025
• Kick-off: 15:00
• Many goals are usually scored when both teams come up against each other, and the upcoming game promises the same.

Newcastle United won 3-1 away from home in the reverse fixture that took place last year, and four of their last five Premier League encounters ended with three or more goals. Nottingham Forest are a different team now and are not scared of scoring goals against any side. They recently thrashed Brighton 7-0, and while we doubt they can manage the same feat at St.’ James’ Park, we think it is feasible for three or more goals to be scored by both teams in the upcoming game.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Manchester City and Liverpool to exchange goals: Manchester City vs Liverpool

• Date: 23/02/2025
• Kick-off: 17:30
• Both teams promise goals when they come up against each other, and unlike the reverse fixture, fans are expected to see goals at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City and Liverpool scored against themselves in four of their last five matches across all competitions. The Reds may have won 2-0 in the reverse fixture, but they are unlikely to keep a clean sheet in Manchester because Pep Guardiola’s men are beginning to click without the Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri.

Manchester City vs Liverpool prediction: Both teams to score - yes