Premier League Prediction Thread 2026/2027

[Futurexxx]

I get this feeling that Manchester United will shock the world with a win over City. City will be without some key players when they face United and United have been playing better this season with five midfielders and five defenders so it would be difficult for City to get the goals without key playmakers so there is a likelihood of a draw or narrow win for United.

Statistically Manchester United may be superior to Manchester City. In the current standings we can see that City is below Man United. And reportedly there are about eight City players who are injured. So it's reasonable to think that Manchester United has the potential to win this Manchester Derby match. But I believe Pep Guardiola as an experienced coach will be able to overcome this. And I also believe that he will give his best touch or even formula to his team. Because we know Pep as a coach who has contributed greatly to City's titles, where he will also be able to provide surprises. Moreover since they will be playing at their own home ground, where they will defend the team's pride. So I personally prefer to believe that City will be the winner of the upcoming match. However let's see how this highly anticipated match unfolds. Many predictions doubt the performance of City or even Man United. But I believe one thing is for sure will happen is this match will deliver a surprise.

I don't think it's necessary to be using injuries as excuse in this much anticipated encounter between these two teams because to the best of my knowledge, this Manchester city side is very strong, what they are still trying to figure out is for them to get used to themselves, by finding a rythme because the new lads are still blending into the rest of the group, that's why I believe that Manchester city is still the force in European football that we have all known, what pep guardiola and his boys just need is time.
As for the game between them and their immediate neighbors Manchester united, I sees it as a very interesting encounter that can go either way if any of the manager can win the tactical battle on the day, but if I should be making a prediction about this game, I will be going with the option of handicaping Manchester united by 3 goals from the start to win this game.

[BlackBoss_]

My bets for tonight:

Arsenal vs Nottingham; BTTS yes.
Brenford vs Chelsea; Chelsea wins.
Burnley vs Liverpool; Liverpool wins.

I want multi bets, not single bets.

Manchester Derby BTTS yes still makes sense even though they are difficult to predict, but I still hope both teams can score and that's my own prediction.

These matches are leaning towards big clubs but it's unknown that how international matches recent days will affect performances of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. As big clubs with many star players who are called for national duty and play matches in FIFA days, they will be affected more than their opponents like Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Burnley.

FIFA day effects will play important role on whether Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool can win and take three points from their matches this weekend.

I also expect Chelsea and Liverpool to win, but BTTS in the Arsenal - Nottingham game looks extremely dubious. I think that Nottingham is not so good to score a goal on the Arsenal field. In this game I expect something like 1-0, but more likely 2-0 in favor of Arsenal, after Arsenal scores a goal they will definitely not let Nottingham get even, if I took a risk I would rather bet on Nottingham scoring first.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool can win their matches as Arsenal will be the host and even their guest is Nottingham Forest, I believe that Arteta and Arsenal can win this match, even in a hard way.

Both Chelsea and Liverpool will play home away but they are far stronger than Brentford and Burnley so three points are highest probability but not sure they will be able to win big or just minimally and enough for getting three points.

[Egii Nna]

Absolute right, Liverpool is playing comparatively very well, but if they start playing Champions League, they may not get the expected results from Champions League because it will be really challenging for Liverpool to expect a trophy by playing two leagues because this time Champions League teams have become much stronger than before and they are trying to win matches with maximum performance.

Liverpool is a strong team, but the complexity of the Champions League this season might break them. That is why many are starting to doubt if they will be able to make it to the Premier League trophy again this season, because Liverpool are more concerned with the Champions League trophy than that of the Premier League. If care is not taken, they might end up losing both by the end of the season. Although things might change as the season goes deeper, we all expect a better result from Slot.

[X-ray]

After much consideration, I decided to place a bet with this option. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool remain my top picks, and the Man City vs Man United match isn't necessarily underestimating City. It's just that derbies always have surprises, and Man City is currently experiencing a slew of injuries. A draw is make sense, but I don't doubt Man United can pull off a surprise victory.

Kinda weird the double chance offers very huge odds like that for draw or Manchester United. You're saying City is currently experiencing some injuries, but don't forget MU is also facing the same problem too. MU is losing Cunha and Mount due to the injury. Don't forget Cunha always contributed in the any build up of MU so far. So, i put City to be in the same stance as MU in term of quality of the squad.

That's why i think i'd pick total over, which is less riskier. however, i'd be waiting for the official composition to be introduced first caused by this really affects the result. Your choice seems pretty good too.

[Mayor of ogba]

I get this feeling that Manchester United will shock the world with a win over City. City will be without some key players when they face United and United have been playing better this season with five midfielders and five defenders so it would be difficult for City to get the goals without key playmakers so there is a likelihood of a draw or narrow win for United.

Since Manchester City will be playing against Manchester United without some key players, I see Manchester United as the favorite to win the Manchester derby, so I won't be surprised or shocked if Manchester United eventually defeats Manchester City at Etihad stadium tomorrow. Manchester City lacks a good playmaker right now, and even though Manchester United isn't playing with five defenders, Manchester City would still find it difficult to score goals against Manchester United.

[jems]

Absolute right, Liverpool is playing comparatively very well, but if they start playing Champions League, they may not get the expected results from Champions League because it will be really challenging for Liverpool to expect a trophy by playing two leagues because this time Champions League teams have become much stronger than before and they are trying to win matches with maximum performance.

Liverpool is a strong team, but the complexity of the Champions League this season might break them. That is why many are starting to doubt if they will be able to make it to the Premier League trophy again this season, because Liverpool are more concerned with the Champions League trophy than that of the Premier League. If care is not taken, they might end up losing both by the end of the season. Although things might change as the season goes deeper, we all expect a better result from Slot.

Last season, consistency was a problem for Liverpool, so I think Arne Slot will try to improve this season, although maintaining consistency across all competitions will certainly be challenging.
Liverpool's focus and target remains to win any competition they enter, but I think the Champions League remains their priority, so they must maintain consistency. At least if they fail, they can still defend their Premier League title. Consistency is a necessary step, not just focusing on one competition.

[HajiBagi]

I get this feeling that Manchester United will shock the world with a win over City. City will be without some key players when they face United and United have been playing better this season with five midfielders and five defenders so it would be difficult for City to get the goals without key playmakers so there is a likelihood of a draw or narrow win for United.

Since Manchester City will be playing against Manchester United without some key players, I see Manchester United as the favorite to win the Manchester derby, so I won't be surprised or shocked if Manchester United eventually defeats Manchester City at Etihad stadium tomorrow. Manchester City lacks a good playmaker right now, and even though Manchester United isn't playing with five defenders, Manchester City would still find it difficult to score goals against Manchester United.

Manchester United can not defeat Manchester City even without their key players. Manchester United cannot defeat Fulham, and you want them to beat Manchester City? Manchester United can not defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, no matter how poor Manchester City is. Which player do you believe will perform well and score for Manchester United in the match? Manchester United players do not show up when they are needed.

Pep Guardiola will do everything possible to ensure that Manchester City does not lose to Manchester United, Haaland, Doku, and other attackers will play for Manchester City, the only position where Manchester City has a problem is defence, and they have players who they manage in the position, it will be good to see Manchester United defeat Manchester City, but I am not confident that Manchester United will win the match.

[Lannakosa]

After much consideration, I decided to place a bet with this option. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool remain my top picks, and the Man City vs Man United match isn't necessarily underestimating City. It's just that derbies always have surprises, and Man City is currently experiencing a slew of injuries. A draw is make sense, but I don't doubt Man United can pull off a surprise victory.

A bold bet, especially the handicap on Liverpool and I'm not so sure about Manchester United that I can say they won't lose this match. It seems to me that it's not only City who have problems before this match, both teams are going through difficult times, so anything can happen here and even a City win if Haaland scores like he did recently for the Norwegian national team. The least doubt is that Arsenal will win, everything else looks a bit risky.

[dezoel]

Maybe his planning to play badly in the league and sending Nottingham Forest to the second half of the table while concentrating fully on the Europa league just as he did with Tottenham. But you can't get lucky twice just like that. The part were he talked about winning trophy for Nottingham Forest wasn't really necessary if you ask me.

FA cup or EFL cup is possible and he may do that. But the weird thing is, he DID win a title last year with Tottenham and he still got fired. Because he won the Europa league with them and that is not a small achievement, he did amazing there. However the terrible results at the league made him not wanted, so he was fired even though eh won the title.

This goes to show you, if he ends up winning EFL or even FA cup, but ends up 16th or something at the league with the team, there is still a chance he could be fired. Like for example if he won Europa league with Tottenham AND finished 9th or something, still not good, but better, then he may have kept his job, so it's about his position. He should aim 7th place or better with Forrest, and possibly one cup.

[silpersurfer]

It's quite possible that his era at Manchester City is over. Or maybe he can't find the right words anymore at the right time to fire up his players. This can happen to a coach the same way it can happen to a player who gets to a point where they can't give their best for certain reasons. He has a contract though and I think he is not the kind of guy who wants to end a huge chapter of his career with the biggest disappointment of his career. He will try for a few more weeks for sure.

Hopefully, everything ends well, and when Pep ends his managerial career with Manchester City, he will always be remembered as the best manager the club has ever had. Week four is a crucial one for Pep and Manchester City, as they face their eternal rivals, Manchester United. Pep must strive to restore the consistency of his squad and improve the performance of his players, especially as they face a busy schedule with the Champions League rounds just around the corner.

You say this as if there is no doubt they are indeed the best team, but I have doubts. They have great players, but Liverpool has great players. A few other teams have great players and in the final analysis it won't be about single names, but how these names are put together. Kyle Walker has been one of the most important players for them for several years because he added strength to the defense and offense like barely no other defender can do it. De Bruyne was exceptional. They have lost exceptional players and they couldn't replace them thus far.

I have absolutely no doubt that Manchester City is still one of the best. And I have every hope that Man City will strive to remain the best. At this time, names like KDB who had been the main pillar for Man City's strength have left, and have not been completely replaced, but in any case, regeneration is very important, they cannot always rely on players who are approaching retirement age, in the transfer market yesterday Man City has brought in quite a lot of new players in their squad to fill the existing vacancies, they have not shown a consistent performance as expected, but slowly they will show it.

[GiftedMAN]

Since Manchester City will be playing against Manchester United without some key players, I see Manchester United as the favorite to win the Manchester derby, so I won't be surprised or shocked if Manchester United eventually defeats Manchester City at Etihad stadium tomorrow. Manchester City lacks a good playmaker right now, and even though Manchester United isn't playing with five defenders, Manchester City would still find it difficult to score goals against Manchester United.

This is a derby match between the two neighbors Manchester City and Manchester United if you check lately Manchester United have not been a good team though they improved in their game play but they still lack the ability to convert their chances also the defense line is still shaking it they play against Manchester City no matter what you think Pep Guardiola and his team is facing now they can't lose against a team that is shaking like United. Manchester City lost against Tottenham and Brighton they can't afford to lose against United it will be a big problem for Pep Guardiola.

[Abdulzuruku01]

I don't think it's necessary to be using injuries as excuse in this much anticipated encounter between these two teams because to the best of my knowledge, this Manchester city side is very strong, what they are still trying to figure out is for them to get used to themselves, by finding a rythme because the new lads are still blending into the rest of the group, that's why I believe that Manchester city is still the force in European football that we have all known, what pep guardiola and his boys just need is time.

Whether the excuses concern player injuries or something else, Manchester City current form is clearly struggling, we need to face the facts. We all know Pep Guardiola is a talented coach, and in the past, new players have quickly adapted to Manchester City pattern. However, they're struggling to do so now. In my opinion regardless of Pep Guardiola efforts to get the team back on track, it might be tough for them to perform as they have in the past. Manchester City is on the stronger side in this match, which makes me consider them the favorites to win, but in terms of attacking line penetration, I believe Man United are much better.

[Emylion]

My bets for tonight:

Arsenal vs Nottingham; BTTS yes.
Brenford vs Chelsea; Chelsea wins.
Burnley vs Liverpool; Liverpool wins.

I want multi bets, not single bets.

Manchester Derby BTTS yes still makes sense even though they are difficult to predict, but I still hope both teams can score and that's my own prediction.

I also expect Chelsea and Liverpool to win, but BTTS in the Arsenal - Nottingham game looks extremely dubious. I think that Nottingham is not so good to score a goal on the Arsenal field. In this game I expect something like 1-0, but more likely 2-0 in favor of Arsenal, after Arsenal scores a goal they will definitely not let Nottingham get even, if I took a risk I would rather bet on Nottingham scoring first.

Mine is Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest is a home win
Brentford vs Chelsea is an away win or draw
Burnley vs Liverpool is an away win


Manchester City vs Manchester United is a tough game but even as that I will say Manchester United will win judging from their present performance, and Manchester City has not been in good form.

[Republikcoin.com]

Since Manchester City will be playing against Manchester United without some key players, I see Manchester United as the favorite to win the Manchester derby, so I won't be surprised or shocked if Manchester United eventually defeats Manchester City at Etihad stadium tomorrow. Manchester City lacks a good playmaker right now, and even though Manchester United isn't playing with five defenders, Manchester City would still find it difficult to score goals against Manchester United.

Manchester United will need to try a different formation if they want to win at Manchester City's home ground, as a back three formation usually lacks a strong defense and is always easier for opponents to break down. I expect the match to be quite intense, as Manchester derbies are usually more exciting and can attract quite large crowds. However, this time we'll likely be watching two teams whose strengths are still underperforming, so the match will certainly be very exciting.

[CryptoPanda]

Postecogulu becoming Nottingham forest manager is a welcome development but if were left for me alone, I would have like Nuno Esprinto to continue with Nottingham forest. But since it was obvious that Mariakis relationship with Nuno was bad the change was expected. Mariakis seems to admire the track records of Postecogulu in winning titles that's why he went for him. Let's hope Postecogulu will continue with that tradition at Nottingham forest. But him winning the Europa league with Nottingham forest is something am not sure of.

Postecogulu had a poor season with Tottenham, and winning the Europa League is a significant achievement, but their results in the Premier League were frankly bad. Espiritu will be very difficult to replace, and I think that Tottenham will not progress much with Postecogulu, although I hope I am wrong. Nottingham showed a very good game and I think they had the space to progress, but for this they need good funding for new transfers, and if this is not there, then changing the coach will not change anything.

I am still surprised by the new development with Nottingham Forest honestly, Espiritu was an excellent manager for Forest and I don’t know what must have transpired behind the scenes that have led to him getting sack but what baffles me the most is why the owners of Nottingham Forest see Postecogulu as best option to take over Forest despite his failure in the league with Tottenham, are they moving forward or backwards?

[Majestic-milf]

 Arsenal out of the three games they have played have won 2, and lost one and are yet to lose at home, their biggest win so far this season coming from their 5-0 thrashing of Leeds at the Emirates stadium two weeks before the international break.
Arsenal play Nottingham Forest at the Emirates and it's been a long time since the Tricky trees last won the Gunners so maybe they would be looking to clinch one today and with the fact that the two sides went without a win in their various games before the break, they both would be looking to take advantage of every opportunity to break the defense of each other.
 It's Ange Postecoglu's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest since taking over from Nuno Espirito and he'd be looking to impress his new employers. He's the kind of man to remain calm under pressure but can he be able to put the same calm into the team so they can be able to maintain a cool head and win the game or will Arsenal take yet another three points from home?

[Chilwell]

Arsenal vs Nottm Forest

Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Gyokeres, Eze

Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup:
Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Yates; McAtee, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

In a few minutes Nottingham Forest will be host at Emirates stadium which this will be Ange Postecoglou first game as Nottingham Forest head coach. This match is going to be tough for both teams especially for Nottingham Forest who had their new head-coach recently, this is a big test for him to prove himself as a worthy man that can do the job. This is not going to be easy for him, assuming it's a different opponent I will say he will make something out of it but this is Arsenal the host. Arsenal have been a very good club since the beginning of the season and I don't see any sign of declining on them, so Ange Postecoglou have to try is best to build up little trust.

[Sexylizzy2813]

These days is hard to pick a team to  win and deliver like you want them to. Arsenal as a team we know how confusing they operate in terms of winning an easy game and even applying a little bit of a wonderful display is a problem, how are they going to play against a team that hasn't done well since the beginning of this season? Are they going to struggle like they are playing Manchester City or Liverpool?🤔
This early kick off is very hard to predict [like every other Arsenal game] and Arsenal can't keep a clean sheet against Forest because their defense will be exposed in this encounter, is best to go for a score draw or 4-1 win that's if the Gunners can win this game, that's my prediction.

[Sims25]

These days is hard to pick a team to  win and deliver like you want them to. Arsenal as a team we know how confusing they operate in terms of winning an easy game and even applying a little bit of a wonderful display is a problem, how are they going to play against a team that hasn't done well since the beginning of this season? Are they going to struggle like they are playing Manchester City or Liverpool?🤔
This early kick off is very hard to predict [like every other Arsenal game] and Arsenal can't keep a clean sheet against Forest because their defense will be exposed in this encounter, is best to go for a score draw or 4-1 win that's if the Gunners can win this game, that's my prediction.

Early kickoff games are always so underwhelming. Always not easy to predict at all.

[Tmoonz]

My bets for tonight:

Arsenal vs Nottingham; BTTS yes.
Brenford vs Chelsea; Chelsea wins.
Burnley vs Liverpool; Liverpool wins.

I want multi bets, not single bets.

Manchester Derby BTTS yes still makes sense even though they are difficult to predict, but I still hope both teams can score and that's my own prediction.

I also expect Chelsea and Liverpool to win, but BTTS in the Arsenal - Nottingham game looks extremely dubious. I think that Nottingham is not so good to score a goal on the Arsenal field. In this game I expect something like 1-0, but more likely 2-0 in favor of Arsenal, after Arsenal scores a goal they will definitely not let Nottingham get even, if I took a risk I would rather bet on Nottingham scoring first.

In this Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest game you're almost right, Arsenal has been in good form with some incredible attackers, so I'd say it's a win for them no doubt, and Nottingham Forest had it been there are consistent with their form of last season if say it's a draw game, but since they are not Arsenal will win then game, the only way I'm seeing that game to be btts is because of the change of coach, no New manage would like to lost his first game, so he's so gonna put up a good fight, but still can't make it, and for Chelsea game hmm it's a home game for Brentford, I'm scared of that game it might end in draw you never can tell.