Premier League is ready to present another successful matchday this upcoming weekend. Despite staying with other leagues, EPL holds a special place among fans and stands out with its exciting matchups and intense team clashes. The teams in the Premier League have shown great gameplay in other international tournaments and are recognized by football followers. As a recap of the previous Matchday 25, several teams gave their best and showed their potential to rise above the standings. Among the top-performing teams, Liverpool, who stood in the first place, claimed their win against the Wolves 2-1. Following them, Arsenal showed their solid performance and claimed a dominating victory over Leicester City 0-2. Defeating Southampton, Bournemouth scored a striking victory of 1-3, giving them a step to rise in the table. Similar to their rival team, Manchester City also went for victory by crushing their opponent, Newcastle. With a score of 4-0, Man City scored a solid win in the Matchday 25. Surprisingly, Nottm Forest faced a loss in their game against Fulham for 2-1, which impacted their standings.
After the thrilling matchups in the previous matchday, fans expect even more intensive gameplay from teams in the upcoming Matchday 26 of the 2024-25 Premier League season. With their higher points in the table, Liverpool stays in a peak position and continues to be in the leading position with consistent win results. Fans are excited about their upcoming match against Manchester City on this matchday. After a widened gap between Arsenal and Liverpool, fans expect Arsenal to win continuously in upcoming matches. Which raises the anticipation for the upcoming game against West Ham. Following them, Nottm Forest tried their best effort to match the score with Liverpool and Arsenal, but their recent fall to win troubled them. To settle the previous loss, Nottm Forest prepared to face against Newcastle in this new matchday game. As each team enters a tough phase, the Premier League approaches its end, and fans are hoping for a miracle for their favourite team. With several rival games increasing expectations, fans believe this Matchday 26 will present solid entertainment for football followers. For more updates on your favourite sports, visit our website and stay updated.
Prediction
Leicester City vs Brentford
This weekend, Matchday 26, Leicester City and Brentford are ready to play their upcoming Premier League game on February 21, 2025, at King Power Stadium (Leicester).
Standings:
- Leicester City – 19th Position with 17 Points.
- Brentford – 11th Position with 34 Points.
This upcoming weekend, Leicester City plans to utilize the upcoming match to rise above their relegation position. After a long stretch of losing games, with inconsistent win results, Leicester City stays still without any change. Fans hope for a change in this upcoming game.
Brentford is a formidable team in the Premier League. With their continuous efforts without holding back from failure, Brentford is close to reaching the top ten. Fans believe Brentford will utilize the upcoming match to their benefit, as the past h2h matches against Leicester City have ended with Brentford’s win. It solidifies their victory over the opponent.
Everton vs Manchester United
In this 2024-25 Premier League Season, Manchester United plans to break their chain of losses in the upcoming match against Everton on February 22, 2025, at Goodison Park (Liverpool).
Standings:
- Everton – 14th Position with 30 Points.
- Manchester United – 15th Position with 29 Points.
Manchester United has lost two consecutive games in their past EPL games, which has significantly impacted the standings. Even in other leagues, they perform averagely. Fans expect an improvement in their upcoming match against Everton and a break from the chain of defeat.
On the other hand, Everton is trying its best to maintain its position, and its recent match results have been better without any losses. Fans believe the upcoming game against Manchester United will be an opportunity to rise above the standings. Comparing both teams’ previous gameplay and stats, Everton holds higher odds to win this game.
Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bournemouth is ready to play their upcoming match on Matchday 26 against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 22, 2025, at Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth).
Standings:
- Bournemouth – 5th Position with 43 Points.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers – 17th Position with 19 Points.
Managing the tough battle in their upcoming matches, Bournemouth made it through the top ten position and stayed next to Manchester City in fifth position. With a close gap against their rival teams, fans believe the following matchday game supports the team in rising above to claim the peak position. After their last failure against Liverpool 0-2, fans feared for their upcoming match, but Bournemouth turned the tide and won against Southampton. Now, they are ready to play against Wolverhampton Wanderers and are prepared to claim victory with their solid coordination in teammates.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are struggling in this season of Premier League with their continuous visit and exit of relegation position. Without a solid win streak or consistency, the Wolves fail to rise above the bottom tier in the table. Even in their previous game against Liverpool, the Wolves managed to secure a goal against the team but failed to win as they won 2-1. Even in the losing moment, Cunha gave his best efforts for the team. With similar motivation, fans expect the upcoming game against Bournemouth to be won, but comparing their performance, Bournemouth is likely to secure the victory.
Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur
On Matchday 26, fans are excited to witness a game clash between Ipswich Town and Tottenham Hotspur. This exciting match will be played on February 22, 2025, at Portman Road (Ipswich).
Standings:
- Ipswich Town – 18th Position with 17 Points.
- Tottenham Hotspur – 12th Position with 30 Points.
Tottenham Hotspur is a formidable team in the Premier League. Their recent games have improved, which gives them an opportunity to rise above the standings. Fans believe Tottenham can make a third win streak with the upcoming game against Ipswich Town.
On the flip side, relegation position holder Ipswich Town is trying its best to move forward but ending up miserable with its continuous defeat. Without consistent win results, Ipswich Town has a lesser chance to move forward, and it places lesser odds on the team to win the upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur.
Southampton vs Brighton
Brighton is scheduled to play their upcoming Premier League game against Southampton on February 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Stadium (Southampton).
Standings:
- Southampton – 20th Position with 9 Points.
- Brighton – 10th Position with 37 Points.
Staying in the bottom position without any change in their efforts, Southampton has a higher chance of being relegated from the Premier League. Due to their leisure performance, Southampton struggles to win their games. Unless they improve their performance, winning the match is tough for Southampton.
Brighton regained their momentum after their last defeat against Nottingham and Everton. While fans believed Brighton would extend their losses in the match against Chelsea, Brighton players gave their best efforts and claimed a dominating victory of 3-0. Now, they are ready to win against Southampton to increase their odds of rising above.
Arsenal vs West Ham
Arsenal and West Ham are ready to play their upcoming Premier League game on February 22, 2025, at Emirates Stadium (London).
Standings:
- Arsenal – 2nd Position with 53 Points
- West Ham – 16th Position with 27 Points
With their recent continuous victory games, Arsenal is closing the distance with Liverpool to claim the first position. But right now, Arsenal holds eight points difference to match them, and their record is 15 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses in 25 matches. Along with the Premier League, Arsenal plays games in the EFL and Champions League. Still, they never lost the determination to win their games. With their solid gameplay, Arsenal has held continuous three wins in recent games and expects to extend in their upcoming match against West Ham.
On the other hand, West Ham is preparing for their upcoming match against Arsenal on Matchday 26. Fans believe this game will be an opportunity for West Ham as they stay close to the relegation position, and the continuous losses may result in them being to the bottom of the table. After their last victory match against Fulham, West Ham failed to secure a clear victory in their next four games and ended up holding the record of 3 losses and 1 draw. When comparing both teams’ stats and previous performances, Arsenal holds higher odds of winning the game against West Ham.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Fulham is ready to extend its third-straight win streak in the upcoming Premier League game against Crystal Palace. The match is expected to be played on February 22, 2025, at Craven Cottage (London).
Standings:
- Fulham – 8th Position with 39 Points.
- Crystal Palace – 13th Position with 30 Points.
Fulham made a better comeback in the past two games after their crushing defeat to Manchester United. Fulham lost 0-1 against Manchester United but regained momentum and won the next two games. Fans expect a similar performance against Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace is also a formidable team in the Premier League and stays in the middle tier of the table with their solid efforts in games. After their recent loss against Everton, fans hope to witness a clear victory in the upcoming match against Fulham. But the winning odds for Fulham are higher than Crystal Palace’s in this game.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
On February 22, 2025, Aston Villa is ready to play against Chelsea in this new game of the Premier League season. This exciting match will be played at Villa Park (Birmingham).
Standings:
- Aston Villa – 9th Position with 39 Points.
- Chelsea – 6th Position with 43 Points.
After two tie results in their recent games, Aston Villa is determined to hold a clear victory match on upcoming Matchday 26 against Chelsea. As Aston Villa has failed to secure a single win in the past five games, fans expect a change in their performance. Also, this game has the potential to raise the team’s standings.
On the other hand, Chelsea continuously loses their position against their rival teams. While they held a position close to achieving the first but failed miserably, now, with their recent unsuccessful results due to their leisure gameplay, Chelsea is continuously dragging their feet down. Fans expect the upcoming match to be different, but unless Chelsea improves their game, the match is likely to end in a tie against Aston Villa.
Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
In this upcoming game of Matchday 26 in the 2024-25 Premier League, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are scheduled to play on February 23, 2025, at St. James’ Park (Newcastle).
Standings:
- Newcastle – 7th Position with 41 Points.
- Nottingham Forest – 3rd Position with 47 Points.
Nottingham Forest is the top-performing team in the Premier League and has put forth their best efforts in another league, such as the FA Cup. Still, after their successful games led them to stay in third position, Nottm Forest failed to secure it as they held two losses in their match against Bournemouth and Fulham. They performed best against Brighton and won with a dominating score of 7-0. But they lost against Fulham in the previous game for 2-1. They are ready to play against Newcastle to turn the tide and catch up to their rivals.
Newcastle is preparing to play their new game in this Matchday 26 against Nottingham Forest. And with their inconsistent win results in games, Newcastle failed to claim the opportunity to rise above the table. As for their total record, they hold 12 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses in 25 matches. While they remained formidable, the recent two games between Manchester City and Fulham ended in losses. From a performance point of view, Newcastle faced a crushing defeat against Manchester City at 4-0. Fans expect a change in the upcoming match, but comparing both teams, Nottingham Forest holds higher odds of securing the win.
Manchester City vs Liverpool
Manchester City and Liverpool are prepared to clash on Matchday 26 of the Premier League season. The battle will take place on February 23, 2025, at Etihad Stadium (Manchester).
Standings:
- Manchester City – 4th Position with 44 Points.
- Liverpool – 1st Position with 61 Points.
Manchester City is preparing to clash against first-position holder Liverpool in an upcoming Premier League game. While they held successful matches to rise above the top five positions, Manchester City slowed down in their last game against Arsenal. Without a tough clash against their rival, Manchester City failed to secure the game as Arsenal dominated them with a score of 5-1. Later, they were scheduled to play in the FA Cup and Champions League. And without losing their momentum, Man City gave its best efforts and made a dominating victory against Newcastle 4-0. Fans expect a similar performance in the upcoming match against Liverpool.
Conversely, Liverpool plans to utilize the upcoming match against Manchester City. While they stayed leading with high points, the last three games’ average results made them slow in leading. Also, this allowed Arsenal to increase their points and catch up against them. Still, Liverpool stands in peak position without fear of falling down. After their last match tie results against Aston Villa, fans expect a clear victory against Man City. However, comparing the performance and stats of both teams, Liverpool may claim victory, or the match may end up in a tie.
