Premier League predictions – Gameweek 25: Will Liverpool retain seven-point lead? | OneFootball

After a week of FA Cup action, the 2024-25 Premier League is back underway with gameweek 25.

Liverpool are now seven points clear of second-placed Arsenal, but the Gunners will be hoping to put the pressure on their title rivals. Arsenal take on Leicester City in Saturday’s early kick-off, with Liverpool not hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers until Sunday afternoon.

There’s another big game on Saturday as Manchester City host Newcastle United, with both sides vying for a top four finish. The weekend starts on Friday, though, when fourth-placed Chelsea travel to Brighton and Hove Albion seeking revenge after their FA Cup defeat last weekend.

All the action comes to a close on Sunday with an intriguing match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.

We’ve taken a look at all 10 matches from gameweek 25 and offered our predicted scores.

Brighton vs Chelsea

Brighton beat Chelsea in the FA Cup last weekend to end a four-game losing streak against the Blues. So Chelsea will be seeking revenge, but they have struggled on the road of late. Enzo Maresca’s side are now winless in their past five away games across all competitions. At the same time, Brighton have drawn six of their 11 home league games this season. The weekend may start with a draw.

Leicester vs Arsenal

Arsenal have been rocked by another attacking injury blow, with Kai Havertz now ruled out for the season. But they should still be fine against Leicester. The Foxes continue to struggle under Ruud van Nistelrooy, particularly at home. Leicester have failed to score in each of their past four home league games. Only three teams in English men’s top-flight history have ever lost five consecutive home games to nil. But it feels like Leicester will become the fourth.

Aston Villa vs Ipswich

Both Aston Villa and Ipswich Town come into this game on winless runs in the Premier League, but they’re very different. Aston Villa have drawn two and lost one of their past three league games, beaten by Wolves last time out. But they remain eighth, only six points outside the top four. Ipswich are winless in five, which includes losing each of their past four games. It leaves them in the relegation zone, albeit only three points from safety. The Tractor Boys have lost 10 of their last 12 away league games against Aston Villa, and things are looking bleak.

Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Leicester (9/1 with BetMGM)

Fulham vs Nottingham Forest

Fulham and Nottingham Forest have both impressed this season, though the latter have understandably received more plaudits. Forest bounced back from a heavy defeat with a thumping of Brighton last time out to remain third. Fulham are in ninth, having won two and lost two of their past four games. And Forest have won just one of the five Premier League meetings between these sides since they returned to the top flight, including a defeat earlier this season.

Prediction: Fulham 1-1 Nottingham Forest (24/5 with BetMGM)

Man City vs Newcastle

This game is a tough one to call. Every time Man City look like returning to form, they get brought back down to earth. Last time out in the Premier League it was a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, which saw Man City drop out of the top four. Newcastle also suffered defeat last weekend, beaten 1-2 at home by Fulham. So we have two sides looking to bounce back. And history is in Man City’s favour, with the Citizens having won each of their past 15 Premier League home games against Newcastle.

Southampton vs Bournemouth

Bournemouth tasted defeat to Liverpool last time out in the Premier League. But they should return to winning ways here. The Cherries are currently seventh, and unbeaten in their past six away league games. They face a Southampton side bottom of the table. Although Saints did secure their second league win of the season last time out, they haven’t won back-to-back Premier League matches since 2022. And they’ve lost each of their last six home league games, conceding 22 goals during that run.

West Ham vs Brentford

Another London derby for West Ham United, Graham Potter really needs to get his Hammers up and running against Brentford. The former Brighton and Chelsea boss hasn’t enjoyed life at the London Stadium so far, with just one win from five across all competitions. Brentford have also finally found their feet on the road, winning each of their past two away league games having gone their first seven without victory. Expect goals too, with the London Stadium having seen 42 so far this season, the third-most of any stadium in the Premier League.

Crystal Palace vs Everton

Everton are loving life under David Moyes right now. The Toffees are unbeaten in their past four league games, with three wins and one draw. That draw, of course, came against Liverpool in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace have also found some form under Oliver Glasner, winning four of their past six league matches. But the Eagles have won just one of their last 20 Premier League games against Everton.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-1 Everton (19/2 with BetMGM)

Liverpool vs Wolves

Liverpool may have dropped points against Everton in midweek, but they remain seven points clear at the top. And they’re unbeaten in their past 21 matches. They face a Wolves side that recently ended a winless run in the Premier League. But the game is still in Liverpool’s favour. The Reds have won six of their last seven games against Wolves at Anfield across all competitions, keeping five clean sheets during that time. Wolves have also conceded three goals in each of their past two away league games.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Wolves (6/1 with BetMGM)

Tottenham vs Man Utd

This will be an interesting game. Two teams not really in any good form. A battle between 14th and 13th. Tottenham ended a winless run in the Premier League last time out by beating Brentford, but they’ve lost two cup games since. Ange Postecoglou’s side are also still winless in their past seven home league games. Man Utd, meanwhile, beat Crystal Palace in the league and then knocked Leicester out of the FA Cup. They’ve also taken four points from their past two away league games, fairing better on the road than at Old Trafford. But, Tottenham are unbeaten in their past four league games against Man Utd.

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