Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026

[Albarq]

In football anything is possible but we also have to be realistic looking at the overall strength of both teams and even though this is a Manchester Derby match which will certainly be fierce but I don't think that will happen in the next match, Man United is in a very bad form right now so there is no chance for them even though they are playing at home, unless there is a big surprise and I also quite favor Man City to win and even make it possible for them to get an easy win.

Yes, the gap is small to overtake Arsenal who are at the top of the table. Manchester City has a greater chance of becoming champions and that is an opportunity with the current point difference sometimes being determined or predicted, but all of this cannot be separated from the excitement of the match in this League, and Manchester United is currently in seventh place which is difficult to shoot into the top four in the Premier League.

[Gallar]

I just read this and only just found out. Since the EPL was established 34 years ago, there has been a uniqueness that hasn't been broken. In those 34 years, not a single manager has been able to win the EPL. The ratio of English coaches is also very small. This is different from Italy, Germany, and France. The dominance of English coaches is increasingly disappearing, and currently, the EPL only has Scott Parker, Liam Rosenior, Eddie Howe, Sean Dyche, and Nuno Espirito Santo left.

Source: https://www.idezia.com/2018/05/ENG.Premier.League.Managers.html

Yes, perhaps that is a truly surprising fact. How can the English Premier League be so famous and recognized throughout the world, but no local coach has been able to bring home the English Premier League trophy. I also don't know why this can happen, even though many of the English national team players who have now retired also have great abilities to become coaches. But perhaps the bitter reality that we should perhaps understand, sometimes not all great players can become great coaches too.

So that's why it's not surprising that even though there are many great players in the English Premier League in the past, when they become coaches they can't do much. Because maybe that's because they can't be good leaders of a team and they can only play well when they are just playing. So this is a true reality that perhaps currently not many people realize. Because as far as I know,, currently, great coaches come from countries like Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy. But that's the world, nothing is perfect. Because now England is famous for football, but they can't produce great coaches.

[Razmirraz]

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In football anything is possible but we also have to be realistic looking at the overall strength of both teams and even though this is a Manchester Derby match which will certainly be fierce but I don't think that will happen in the next match, Man United is in a very bad form right now so there is no chance for them even though they are playing at home, unless there is a big surprise and I also quite favor Man City to win and even make it possible for them to get an easy win.

The Manchester derby is always a fierce affair given the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, but this one will be a one-sided affair as Man City are in top form, while Man United are in a bad period following the sacking of Amorim. Man City is determined to win to close the gap on Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the standings. The presence of Antoine Semenyo will also pose a serious threat to Man United, especially as their defense is currently very fragile. I think Man United's chances are very slim even though they are playing at home, Guardiola will try to raise the spirits of his players to end their three game draw streak in the EPL.

[cande86]

This is exactly what will change in the end, but not now, and we need to be very patient. Before there are any truly substantial changes, Manchester United will have to change everything, including the management policy of the entire club. Until that changes, we will never move forward. i understand that it's not easy, but they absolutely have to succeed, because otherwise they can't expect to win against teams that are much more structured than them.

They really have to change the policy of everything they are doing if they want to move forward, they can't continue like this, they have to change everything, victories are not found so easily especially against very strong teams, they can certainly change everything

[Fivestar4everMVP]

This is exactly what will change in the end, but not now, and we need to be very patient. Before there are any truly substantial changes, Manchester United will have to change everything, including the management policy of the entire club. Until that changes, we will never move forward. i understand that it's not easy, but they absolutely have to succeed, because otherwise they can't expect to win against teams that are much more structured than them.

They really have to change the policy of everything they are doing if they want to move forward, they can't continue like this, they have to change everything, victories are not found so easily especially against very strong teams, they can certainly change everything

When you guys say "change everything", I really don't understand, you mean they should sell the club to a completely new management, sell all the players and buy new ones, sack the newly appointed coach and hire a new one and so on? How feasible is this?

Of course it's not feasible if you ask me, I understand that a lot of work really needs to be done on the Manchester uniteds club, I feel the management haven't really done a good job in hiring coaches, or should I say they've not been lucky, but on the other hand, I can't help but think, is the coach the real and only problem in the club? What about the players? Are the players really innocent of their failure to win games?

[SirLancelot]

The main problem is within the club itself, so it is useless to change the coach or players will not change the situation of this club for the better. Manchester United have lost their grip as a big club but they don't realize it because the club structure never intends to be overhauled. The problem of Amorim opening the facts to all club finances is not a benchmark if the management itself is still the same person.

This has been known for nearly a decade now, and it's obviously not changing. I have to admit, when Glazers sold their rights and let INEOS take over with the football operations, I honestly assumed United would get a lot better and they would make better moves. Turns out, I was just simply wrong and they are doing not so well in the last years neither. The only salvation that they have would be if someone else takes over and buys the team. Qatari oil rich dude (no idea what the name was) offered a lot, so they should sell and get out while they can.

[banana33]

Paint Manchester United managers all you like, one fact remains, the owners and the current management of the football units are not good enough to progress Manchester United forward.
Look at Ineos and the previous clubs they've been managing for years now how well are they doing?! ( Nice in league 1) is a clear example  they've been their owners and management, what success have they seen or experience?! They don't seem capable enough for Manchester United growth.

I could agree with you, but you can't compare different teams with different stories, investments and the way you spend money certainly have an impact, aren't the owners good? If you were the owner in this situation what would you do?
I personally don't know, we're good at criticizing everyone, even me, but if you think about it, it's not easy to find solutions, and it's not easy to manage all these people and get them to collaborate to achieve amazing results.

[Hanadawa]

The 22nd round of matches in the English Premier League will begin in a few days. The first match will be between Manchester United and Manchester City. There's usually no clear favorite in these competitive matches. We can say that both teams have a high probability of winning. Manchester United has the advantage of playing at home against Manchester City. However, it must be admitted that Manchester City has a better squad. I think we'll see a good match.

Honestly speaking had it been Man City didn't just have a poor run of consistent draws I would have said Man United do not stand a chance, In fact I stick to my word, Man United stand no chance and we are going to see a thrilling match for City. Plus Semenyo is on fire, the way he has adapted to the City play style is superb and plus Cherki, o boy, United are going to be in trouble

We will see then. Manchester city are actually in a good form, but even with Manchester United shouldn’t be underrated, they can also pull up a good performance since they’re playing at home and normally United always give different thing when playing against big clubs,
because they know the club is stronger and they also come prepare, So they will do everything possible to see that they didn’t disgrace them. City have the high chance of winning the match. But United will do score goals.

United's performance in recent matches has been very poor. They've drawn against several teams and even lost to Brighton. I think it's almost impossible for Manchester United to beat City tomorrow. Despite two draws in their last two matches, United's performance has been much worse. They're also in a transition phase from Amorim to a new manager. This will require United to adapt to a new strategy. I predict United will score, but I don't see United beating City unless City are unlucky and playing poorly.

[m4r1o]

Arne slot term is still more than a year away but the team's situation is not yet at a good level. Compared to how impressive Liverpool was last season, this season is not going well for them. Xabi period at Real Madrid was six months, and whether the decision to remove him will have any potential for progress for the team will be determined in the future. Changes to increase the team's capacity can have a positive impact on some teams, but in the case of Liverpool, the negative impact is more reactive. Many analysts claim that the time for the team management to make a quick decision regarding Arne slot is not yet, but I think it is not easy to find a more experienced and alternative manager. Real Madrid is going through a turbulent time because how the players will handle the shock of a change of manager at this stage of the season is the main consideration.

He hasn't done very well this season, but he hasn't done that badly either, it's certainly absurd that after several investments the results are decent.
Fourth place is disappointing in Premiere but this serves as a lesson for next season, money in football is important, but commitment, determination and the unity of a team always make the difference.

[Pandu Geddon]

United's performance in recent matches has been very poor. They've drawn against several teams and even lost to Brighton. I think it's almost impossible for Manchester United to beat City tomorrow. Despite two draws in their last two matches, United's performance has been much worse. They're also in a transition phase from Amorim to a new manager. This will require United to adapt to a new strategy. I predict United will score, but I don't see United beating City unless City are unlucky and playing poorly.

I think United's game isn't bad, but it's inconsistent. However, when facing a strong team like Man City, United needs to play at their maximum with their best performance. Whether they lose or win, what they need to show is their best game. But if I were to bet, I also wouldn't place it on United. It's too risky with their unstable performance, especially since their opponent is Man City. I just hope the match will be exciting.

[rachael9385]

In football anything is possible but we also have to be realistic looking at the overall strength of both teams and even though this is a Manchester Derby match which will certainly be fierce but I don't think that will happen in the next match, Man United is in a very bad form right now so there is no chance for them even though they are playing at home, unless there is a big surprise and I also quite favor Man City to win and even make it possible for them to get an easy win.

Yes, the gap is small to overtake Arsenal who are at the top of the table. Manchester City has a greater chance of becoming champions and that is an opportunity with the current point difference sometimes being determined or predicted, but all of this cannot be separated from the excitement of the match in this League, and Manchester United is currently in seventh place which is difficult to shoot into the top four in the Premier League.

Arsenal can only lose their spot to Manchester city when they start losing matches which is a typical thing for Arsenal to do because they always give up or slow down when they are close to winning. Manchester City has a chance but they don't until Arsenal gives them their spot. Manchester United on the other hand can't even make it to the top five currently because their performance is poor

[cozytrade]

In football anything is possible but we also have to be realistic looking at the overall strength of both teams and even though this is a Manchester Derby match which will certainly be fierce but I don't think that will happen in the next match, Man United is in a very bad form right now so there is no chance for them even though they are playing at home, unless there is a big surprise and I also quite favor Man City to win and even make it possible for them to get an easy win.

Yes, the gap is small to overtake Arsenal who are at the top of the table. Manchester City has a greater chance of becoming champions and that is an opportunity with the current point difference sometimes being determined or predicted, but all of this cannot be separated from the excitement of the match in this League, and Manchester United is currently in seventh place which is difficult to shoot into the top four in the Premier League.

Arsenal can only lose their spot to Manchester city when they start losing matches which is a typical thing for Arsenal to do because they always give up or slow down when they are close to winning. Manchester City has a chance but they don't until Arsenal gives them their spot. Manchester United on the other hand can't even make it to the top five currently because their performance is poor

I concede that form is most important, and at the present time the Manchester City are much more consistent than the United. Even during a derby, United is unlikely to win on the strength of its poor performances despite the fact that it is playing at home. City knows how to win and retain the momentum in the games of pressure and remain beside Arsenal. Arsenal are on a lead, however, should they lose points once more, City will be on their guard. Overall consistency should be prioritized by United during this season as far as stability is concerned.

[mvdheuvel1983]

The match between Manchester United and Manchester City has always been an interesting and competitive match because they are crossroad rivals, and Manchester United and Manchester City always want to win the Manchester derby just to show who owns Manchester. No doubt Manchester City are the favorite, and they are better than Manchester United in terms of position and form, but it won't be easy for Manchester City to defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford. I am rooting for Manchester United to take all three points from Manchester City when they visit Old Trafford this weekend.

The two Manchester are neighbors whenever they play it's always interesting and entertaining because despite one team having the advantages most times but you can't predict the outcome of the game due to the fact both teams will struggle to prove a point as to who owns the City but recently a lot has changed Manchester City has the upper hand in the game because of they lose more points they make things easier for Arsenal to have the advantage to get closer to winning the league trophy but Manchester United under a new manager will try not to lose the game the manager will use the opportunity of playing at home to win the heart of the fans they will likely win or draw the game.

[liasbaa]

United's performance in recent matches has been very poor. They've drawn against several teams and even lost to Brighton. I think it's almost impossible for Manchester United to beat City tomorrow. Despite two draws in their last two matches, United's performance has been much worse. They're also in a transition phase from Amorim to a new manager. This will require United to adapt to a new strategy. I predict United will score, but I don't see United beating City unless City are unlucky and playing poorly.

I think United's game isn't bad, but it's inconsistent. However, when facing a strong team like Man City, United needs to play at their maximum with their best performance. Whether they lose or win, what they need to show is their best game. But if I were to bet, I also wouldn't place it on United. It's too risky with their unstable performance, especially since their opponent is Man City. I just hope the match will be exciting.

I will also bet on Man City. Manchester United drew in many important matches, so they are behind on points. Overall, they are not a weak team. They have the ability to win against Man City. Most of the matches at the moment are important after the initial stage of the tournament. Every team needs to win, especially Arsenal is at the top and Man City is in second place. They will try to win the match and continue the fight to get to the top. Aston Villa is in third position with the same number of points, so a defeat in any match is likely to leave that team behind in the tournament.

[Alonso_]

The 22nd round of matches in the English Premier League will begin in a few days. The first match will be between Manchester United and Manchester City. There's usually no clear favorite in these competitive matches. We can say that both teams have a high probability of winning. Manchester United has the advantage of playing at home against Manchester City. However, it must be admitted that Manchester City has a better squad. I think we'll see a good match.

I agree in this types of competitive games there are no clear favorites because both teams will be coming out for a win as there exist a bitter rivalry between these two teams. But going by current form i think that Manchester City is the favorite in this game because Manchester United is not in a very good form and Manchester United looks disorganized and this is not the best time to play a team like city that has eyes on the title.


This game will be very decisive especially for Manchester City because they can't drop points again because anything short of victory will not be good for their title race.

The match between Manchester United and Manchester City will be a highly competitive one. I agree with you that Manchester City are the favorites because they are a really good team. They are also currently in a much better position than Manchester United in the Premier League. Manchester United will do everything they can to win in front of their home fans, but stopping Manchester City seems difficult..

The match between Manchester United and Manchester City has always been an interesting and competitive match because they are crossroad rivals, and Manchester United and Manchester City always want to win the Manchester derby just to show who owns Manchester. No doubt Manchester City are the favorite, and they are better than Manchester United in terms of position and form, but it won't be easy for Manchester City to defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford. I am rooting for Manchester United to take all three points from Manchester City when they visit Old Trafford this weekend.

I think it’s going to be an easy game for Manchester City, Considering that Manchester United are a Terrible Club, For so many years now Manchester United have been suffering, and I’m expecting them to keep
Suffering nothing is going to change for them, I’m expecting Manchester City to beat Manchester United comfortably, and I don’t think there is anything special about that game, Haaland to score and Anton Semenyo to destroy Manchester United, Manchester United will have no choice but to give up three points to Manchester City.

There is nothing special about Old Trafford anymore, Old Trafford now looks like a graveyard where players careers are buried, Theatre of Dreams is now Theatre of Nightmares.

Unfortunately for Manchester United fans there Darling Club will continue in Misery.

[MiF]

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In football anything is possible but we also have to be realistic looking at the overall strength of both teams and even though this is a Manchester Derby match which will certainly be fierce but I don't think that will happen in the next match, Man United is in a very bad form right now so there is no chance for them even though they are playing at home, unless there is a big surprise and I also quite favor Man City to win and even make it possible for them to get an easy win.

The Manchester derby is always a fierce affair given the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, but this one will be a one-sided affair as Man City are in top form, while Man United are in a bad period following the sacking of Amorim. Man City is determined to win to close the gap on Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the standings. The presence of Antoine Semenyo will also pose a serious threat to Man United, especially as their defense is currently very fragile. I think Man United's chances are very slim even though they are playing at home, Guardiola will try to raise the spirits of his players to end their three game draw streak in the EPL.

I do absolutely agree with your analysis. The team that currently exists in Manchester United is worrying after firing Amorim. Their defense is weak and a Man City team that is playing well can hardly be expected to leave empty-handed at home. Guardiola will not be pleased with a three game draw streak in City and in addition to this, with the likes of Antoine Semenyo making things difficult, United may end up even worse. Theoretically, this derby will be lopsided towards City unless there is a huge shock.

[Mayor of ogba]

Yes, even though they sometimes play poorly, Manchester United can still win some matches. I think most people here expect Manchester City to win. However, we wouldn't be surprised if Manchester United win because we know they take these matches very seriously. The Manchester derby is one of the most closely watched matches in the Premier League. It will be enjoyable to watch, but everything looks unfavorable for Manchester United right now.

It's impossible for Manchester United to beat Manchester City, which I consider implausible. Yes, I also think a derby like this could produce an unexpected result, but look at how United slumped after Amorim left, while Manchester City is currently in top form. Just look at how City beat Newcastle yesterday.

Manchester United didn't slump because Ruben Amorim was sacked. Manchester United slumped because Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo left to feature for their countries in the African Cup of Nations, but since they have been knocked out from the African Cup of Nations, they will rejoin the Manchester United team, and Manchester United's performance will improve a little bit. Even though Manchester United is out of form, once they play against big teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City, they always perform well and fight to win the points, so I think Manchester United has a chance of beating Manchester City.

[Mame89]

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In football anything is possible but we also have to be realistic looking at the overall strength of both teams and even though this is a Manchester Derby match which will certainly be fierce but I don't think that will happen in the next match, Man United is in a very bad form right now so there is no chance for them even though they are playing at home, unless there is a big surprise and I also quite favor Man City to win and even make it possible for them to get an easy win.

The Manchester derby is always a fierce affair given the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, but this one will be a one-sided affair as Man City are in top form, while Man United are in a bad period following the sacking of Amorim. Man City is determined to win to close the gap on Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the standings. The presence of Antoine Semenyo will also pose a serious threat to Man United, especially as their defense is currently very fragile. I think Man United's chances are very slim even though they are playing at home, Guardiola will try to raise the spirits of his players to end their three game draw streak in the EPL.

Yes, that's right. The Manchester derby is always intense despite the disparity in squad quality between the two teams. Indeed, judging by the squad size Man City should win but this match is full of prestige, so it will be a tight affair with plenty of surprises.

Furthermore, Man United besides having the advantage of playing at home also brings a renewed spirit under their new manager. New managers typically strive to deliver their best performance early in their tenure to ensure they are considered worthy of the job. Both teams have experienced a dip in form in their last three matches. This will also motivate them to end their poor run of results.  Betting on the total goals would be the best bet as I predict this Derby will be high scoring.

[Amphenomenon]

The Manchester derby is always a fierce affair given the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, but this one will be a one-sided affair as Man City are in top form, while Man United are in a bad period following the sacking of Amorim. Man City is determined to win to close the gap on Arsenal, who are currently at the top of the standings. The presence of Antoine Semenyo will also pose a serious threat to Man United, especially as their defense is currently very fragile. I think Man United's chances are very slim even though they are playing at home, Guardiola will try to raise the spirits of his players to end their three game draw streak in the EPL.

While Amorim might not have a good EPL stat, at least he had fair one against Man City although, Manchester United lost three goals to nil in the last game under him against City.
This time I expect City to win if they want to keep a little chance of their league title pursuit, although Gunners is still the favorite but anything can happen through consistency.

[Popkon6]

The match between Manchester United and Manchester City has always been an interesting and competitive match because they are crossroad rivals, and Manchester United and Manchester City always want to win the Manchester derby just to show who owns Manchester. No doubt Manchester City are the favorite, and they are better than Manchester United in terms of position and form, but it won't be easy for Manchester City to defeat Manchester United at Old Trafford. I am rooting for Manchester United to take all three points from Manchester City when they visit Old Trafford this weekend.

The two Manchester are neighbors whenever they play it's always interesting and entertaining because despite one team having the advantages most times but you can't predict the outcome of the game due to the fact both teams will struggle to prove a point as to who owns the City but recently a lot has changed Manchester City has the upper hand in the game because of they lose more points they make things easier for Arsenal to have the advantage to get closer to winning the league trophy but Manchester United under a new manager will try not to lose the game the manager will use the opportunity of playing at home to win the heart of the fans they will likely win or draw the game.

The competition between these two teams will make Manchester City more likely to win. Because Manchester City is far ahead in the current position, Manchester City's attack and defense are very alert and can catch the opposing team at any time. But Manchester United may have a new coach's strategy for this match, but I doubt whether they can implement it correctly. Because the possibility of Manchester United suddenly roaring is very low.