Premier League 2025/26 Gameweek 21: Preview and Betting Tips
Gameweek 21 of the 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us, and we look at some of the potential outcomes from this week’s thrilling battles, including the match between Arsenal and Liverpool.
West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest
West Ham United will take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Tuesday, looking to get back to winning ways. The Hammers are 18th in the league table, and they are in real danger of going down this season.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s are without a win in the last six Premier League matches, and they have lost four of those outings. They are under a lot of pressure to perform at a high level here. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest are just above the relegation zone, and they are in poor form as well.
The Tricky Trees have lost four Premier League matches in a row, and it will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly. The last six meetings between these two teams have seen both sides win three each. This one is likely to be another unpredictable affair. Both teams are in poor form, and it would not be a surprise if they cancelled each other out.
Probable Bet: Draw
Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur
Bournemouth will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this week, looking to get back to winning ways. The Cherries have one win in the last six Premier League matches, and they will be under pressure to bounce back.
On the other hand, Tottenham are in the mid-table positions, and they have picked up just two wins from their last six Premier League matches. A club of their stature is expected to push for Champions League qualification. Instead, they are 13th in the league table.
Tottenham have picked up just two wins from the last six meetings against Bournemouth, and this will be a difficult outing for them. The home team will certainly look to turn things around and pick up a morale-boosting victory here. A double chance on the Cherries could be an interesting option here.
Probable Bet: Bournemouth win or draw
Brentford vs Sunderland
Brentford will take on Sunderland in the Premier League this week, and they will look to continue their impressive run of form with a victory at home. The Bees are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches, winning three. Keith Andrews’s men are seventh in the league table, and they will look to climb further up the table with a victory.
On the other hand, Sunderland are eighth in the Premier League table, and they have done quite well since promotion. They have been very difficult to beat. The Black Cats have drawn their last four Premier League matches, and they are unbeaten in their previous five league matches. It will be difficult to separate the two teams, and this will be a close contest. A draw could be on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Draw
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Crystal Palace will take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday, looking to get back to winning ways. The Eagles have lost four of the last five Premier League matches, and they will be under pressure to bounce back strongly.
On the other hand, Aston Villa are in impressive form, and they have picked up five wins from their last six Premier League matches. The Villans are third in the league table, and they will fancy their chances against a struggling Crystal Palace team. The Eagles are without a win in the last six matches across all competitions. They are likely to struggle here, and an away win for Aston Villa is on the cards.
Probable Bet: Villa win
Everton vs Wolves
Everton will take on Wolves in the Premier League on Wednesday, and they will look to pick up a win at home. The Toffees are up against one of the worst teams in the division, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the job done.
Meanwhile, Wolves picked up their first win of the Premier League campaign against West Ham in their last outing, and they will be desperate to build on that. Everton are not in the best of form right now, and they are without a win in four of the last five Premier League matches. It will be interesting to see if Wolves can put up a strong performance here.
Both teams have been quite poor defensively, and they have a negative goal difference in the Premier League this season. 17 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams, and this is likely to be another high-scoring affair.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Fulham vs Chelsea
Fulham will take on Chelsea in the Premier League this week, and they will look to pile further misery on the Blues with a solid performance at home. The Blues have not won in their last five Premier League matches, and they are going through a period of uncertainty following the departure of Enzo Maresca.
Fulham will look to take advantage of the situation and grind out a positive result here. The Cottagers are in impressive form right now and unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches. The West London outfit were excellent against Liverpool in the last outing, and they will look to trouble Chelsea here.
Meanwhile, the Blues have failed to win in their last four Premier League matches. It will be interesting to see if they can raise their performance levels. A double chance on the home team could be ideal here.
Probable Bet: Fulham win or draw
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester City will take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Wednesday, and they will look to continue their title charge with a victory here. The Citizens have drawn the last two Premier League matches, and they will be desperate for a victory here.
Pep Guardiola’s men cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to catch up with Arsenal. On paper, they are a better team, but they do not have a great record against Brighton. The Seagulls are unbeaten in their last three matches against Manchester City, winning two.
Brighton ended their winless run with a victory over Burnley in their last outing, and it remains to be seen whether they can put up a strong performance here. On paper, Manchester City are a better team, and they are highly motivated. They should be able to pick up all three points.
Probable Bet: Man City win
Newcastle United vs Leeds United
Newcastle United will take on Leeds United in the Premier League on Wednesday, and they will look to build on consecutive wins over Burnley and Crystal Palace. The Magpies are ninth in the league table, and they will be chasing European qualification. They need to put together a winning run now.
On the other hand, Leeds United have been very difficult to beat in recent outings. The Whites are on a six-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, even though they have picked up just one win in that time. They will look to make life difficult for the opposition once again.
Neither side are particularly good defensively, and a high-scoring contest could be on the cards. Newcastle United have conceded 24 goals in 20 league matches, and Leeds United have let in 33 goals in that time. A high-scoring game is on the cards here.
Probable Bet: Over 2.5 goals
Burnley vs Manchester United
Burnley will take on Manchester United in the Premier League in a midweek clash, and they will look to pick up a morale-boosting result here. The Clarets are without a win in the last six Premier League matches, and they are coming into this game on the back of consecutive defeats.
Manchester United are not in the best of form either, and they have just sacked Ruben Amorim earlier today. The Red Devils are going through a period of transition, and it will be interesting to see if Burnley can trouble the visitors here.
Manchester United are unbeaten in their last six matches against Burnley, and despite their problems, they are the better team. The away side have the better set of players, and they should be able to grind out a victory here.
Probable Bet: Man United win
Arsenal vs Liverpool
Arsenal will take on Liverpool in the Premier League this week, and they will look to continue their title charge with a victory at home. The Gunners are on a five-match winning run in the Premier League, and they will be the favourites here.
On the other hand, Liverpool have three wins and three draws from their last six Premier League matches. The Reds have been quite poor this season, and they are fourth in the league table. They will struggle to contain Arsenal away from home, making this a difficult outing for them.
Even though Liverpool managed to beat Arsenal earlier this season, the Gunners will be firm favourites on current form. They should be able to pick up a win at home.
Probable Bet: Arsenal win