Premier League 2025-26 Season—Matchday 20 Predictions

The EPL has a wonderful matchday every weekend, attracting a fan base. In recent weeks, Premier League games started with Newcastle securing a 3-1 win over Burnley on December 31, 2025. For this purpose, goals were scored by Joelinton (2′), Yoane Wissa (7′), and Bruno Guimaraes (90+3′) for Newcastle. On the other side, a goal was scored by only player Josh Laurent in the 23rd minute for Burnley.

In the same way, Chelsea shared goals 2-2 against Bournemouth in the Premier League 2025-26 season. For this reason, goals were scored by Cole Palmer (15′) and Enzo Fernandez (23′) for the Chelsea side. On the other hand, goals were scored by David Brooks (6′) and Justin Kluivert (27′) for Bournemouth. In addition, Everton beat Nottm Forest 2-0 in the Premier League. Check out all the game details with the latest updates now.

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Past Contenders

West Ham shared goals against Brighton in the Premier League 2025-26 season. For this purpose, Danny Welbeck (32′) and Joel Veltman (61′) scored for the Brighton side. Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen (10′) and Lucas Paqueta (45+4′) scored for West Ham. Following that, Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-1 in the English Premier League. Gabriel Magalhaes (48′), Martin Zubimendi (52′), Leandro Trossard (69′), and Gabriel Jesus (78′) scored for Arsenal. While only one player scored the goal, Ollie Watkins (90+4′), for the Aston Villa side.

This year, in the last match of the EPL season, Manchester United drew with Wolves, an equally challenging game. On the other hand, Manchester United scored a goal by Joshua Zirkzee in the 27th minute. Wolves’ goals were scored by Ladislav Krejci (45′) in the Premier League’s latest match results. Dive into the world of football with in-depth information and fresh news.

Upcoming Hurdles

Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest

Aston Villa will face Nottm Forest on January 3, 2026, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. They are joining up for matchday 20 of the Premier League 2025-26 season.

Standings

• Aston Villa F.C.—3rd position with 39 points.
• Nottingham Forest F.C.—17th position with 18 points.

Previous Rivalry

Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League 2025-26 season. For this reason, goals were scored by Ollie Watkins (63′, 84′) for Aston Villa. On the other hand, Joao Pedro scored in the 37th minute for the Chelsea team. However, Aston Villa scored 12 shots and nine shots on target. Their low possession throughout down passes with higher-level pass accuracy.

On the other hand, Chelsea had 15 shots and four shots on target. Their average possession came with half passes throughout upper pass accuracy. Additionally, Aston Villa secured 18 matches, with 12 wins, three draws, and three losses, across the EPL. In the UEFA Champions League group stage, these clubs qualified based on recent form. Furthermore, Aston Villa has won its last five Premier League matches.

Conversely, Nottingham Forest lost 1-2 to Manchester City in the Premier League. For this purpose, Omari Hutchinson (54’) scored for Nottingham Forest. At the same time, Manchester City scored by Tijjani Reijnders (48′) and Rayan Cherki (83′).

Likewise, Nottingham Forest took six shots, of which two were on target—their down possession throughout low passes with moderate performances. Nottingham Forest scored five wins, three draws, and ten losses in the Premier League. Hence, Aston Villa will win in their upcoming matches.

Bournemouth vs Arsenal

At Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, Arsenal will face Bournemouth on January 3, 2026. Both teams are playing for matchday 20 in the English Premier League 2025-26 showdown.

Standings

• AFC Bournemouth—15th position with 22 points.
• Arsenal F.C.—1st position with 42 points.

Previous Rivalry

At the recent loss of Bournemouth 1-4 to Brentford in the Premier League season. Kevin Schade (7′, 51′, 90+6′) and Djordje Petrovic (39′) scored for the Brentford side. On the other end, Bournemouth scored by Antoine Semenyo in the 75th minute. Bournemouth gained 14 shots and nine shots on target. Their possession is low, but their pass accuracy is high. Similarly, Brentford secured 11 shots and seven shots on target. Their half possession is achieved through low passes with higher pass accuracy.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth has completed 18 matches with five wins, seven draws, and six losses. In the last five games, Bournemouth suffered two losses and three losses in the Premier League season. However, this team will improve its performance in the English Premier League.

In the same way, Arsenal tied performances 1-1 with Crystal Palace for the quarter-final in the EFL Cup. At the same time, Maxence Lacroix (80′) scored for the Arsenal team. On the other hand, a goal was scored by Marc Guehi (90+5′) for the Crystal Palace side.

In their last five games, they have won four in a row and lost one. Therefore, Arsenal will follow the same tactics and moves in their upcoming games against Bournemouth.

Leeds United vs Man United

On January 4, 2026, Leeds United and Manchester United will meet at Elland Road in Leeds, England. They are meeting for matchday 20 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Standings

• Leeds United—16th position with 20 points.
• Manchester United F.C.—6th position with 29 points.

Previous Rivalry

In the Premier League, Leeds United shared points 1-1 with Sunderland. At the same time, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (47′) scored for the Leeds United side. On the other hand, Sunderland scored by Simon Adingra in the 28th minute. Leeds United attained 17 shots and five shots on target. They have moderate possession throughout half passes with upper-level pass accuracy.

Leeds United has been in poor form recently and needs to improve in their forthcoming clashes. In the last five games, Leeds United scored two wins and three draws across all competitions. Furthermore, Leeds United’s recent form has impacted qualification for the Champions League group stage.

Correspondingly, Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory against Newcastle in the Premier League. An excellent player, Patrick Dorgu (24′), scored for the Manchester United side. They earned ten shots and three shots on target. Their soft possession throughout low passes with higher pass accuracy. On the other end, Newcastle secured 13 shots and two shots on target. Their stable possession throughout moderate passes with superior pass accuracy.

In the past year, Manchester United’s performances have softened despite its better position in the Premier League table. In the last five games, Manchester United earned two wins, two draws, and one loss. As we conclude, Manchester United will surely hold on to a triumph.

Fulham vs Liverpool

For matchday 20 in the Premier League, Fulham will face Liverpool. Both teams play on January 4, 2026, at Craven Cottage, London, England.

Standings

• Fulham F.C.—10th position with 26 points.
• Liverpool F.C.—4th position with 32 points.

Previous Rivalry

Fulham was unbeaten 1-0 against West Ham in the Premier League 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, Raul Jimenez (85′) scored for the Fulham side. They had 14 shots and five shots on target. Their moderate possession is low, but their high-level pass accuracy is high. On the other end, West Ham secured ten shots and two shots on target. They’re down in possession with softened passes in the Premier League performances. Fulham attained three consecutive wins and with two losses in their last five games.

Compared to that, Liverpool beat Wolves 2-1 in the Premier League 2025-26 season. Wolves scored by Santiago Bueno in the 51st minute. Meanwhile, Ryan Gravenberch (41′) and Florian Wirtz (42′) scored for the Liverpool side. Likewise, Liverpool scored 15 shots and four shots on target. Their moderate possession throughout average passes with high pass accuracy. Wolves secured nine shots and four shots on target. Their base possession with down passes throughout upper-level passes accuracy. Liverpool qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage and currently plays in the Premier League. Thus, Liverpool will have a strong away form to achieve success.

Tottenham vs Sunderland

In the Premier League for matchday 20, Tottenham will tussle with Sunderland. They are joining up on January 4, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England.

Standings

• Tottenham Hotspur F.C.—11th position with 25 points.
• Sunderland A.F.C.—7th position with 28 points.

Previous Rivalry

At the last recent EPL game, Tottenham defeated Crystal Palace 1-0, with Archie Gray (42′) scoring for Tottenham. In Tottenham, they scored nine shots and five shots on target. Their minor possession throughout softens passes with moderate pass accuracy. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace secured 16 shots and two shots on target. Their stable possession through half passes with huge pass accuracy. In particular, Tottenham completed 18 EPL games with seven wins, four draws, and 7 losses. In their last five matches, Tottenham has two victories, two losses, and one draw.

Coupled with this, Sunderland shared goals 1-1 with Leeds United in the Premier League. Simon Adingra (28′) scored for the Sunderland side. On the other end, a goal was scored by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (47′) for Leeds United. In addition, Sunderland shows six shots and one shot on target. Their down possession is through low passes with considerable pass accuracy. Sunderland displays 18 matches played with seven victories, seven draws, and four losses in the Premier League standings. Based on their performances, Tottenham will have a home-turf advantage to steal in their forthcoming series.

Man City vs Chelsea

Man City will face Chelsea on January 4, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. Both teams are playing for matchday 20 in the Premier League 2025-26 season.

Standings

• Manchester City F.C.—2nd position with 40 points.
• Chelsea F.C.—5th position with 29 points.

Previous Rivalry

Manchester City dominated 3-0 over West Ham in the Premier League. Erling Haaland (5′, 69′) and Tijjani Reijnders scored for Manchester City. Manchester City scored 19 shots and eight shots on target. Their moderate possession through stable passes throughout upper-level pass accuracy. On the other end, West Ham secured eight shots and three shots on target. Their base possession is through down passes with softened pass accuracy. In their last five games, Manchester City has strung together five consecutive wins in the Premier League. Similarly, Chelsea lost 1-2 to Aston Villa in their last game. Meanwhile, Joao Pedro scored for the Chelsea team. On the other hand, Ollie Watkins scored two goals for the Aston Villa team. Chelsea scored 15 shots and four shots on target. Their average possession with half passes through higher pass accuracy. In the last five games, Chelsea has one win, two losses, and two draws. As a result, Manchester City will gain an edge.