Premier League Predictions

Sunderland were strong at home last season and Fulham have picked up just seven away points in 2026. In a match that should be closely fought and feature goals at both ends, preference is for the Black Cats to edge to a 2-1 success.

Five of the last seven meetings and each of the last three have ended in draws, including a 2-2 at Elland Road in December 2021. With both sides full of confidence and scoring goals, a repeat of that scoreline has a chance.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored Leeds’ equaliser in last season’s away clash with Brentford, one of 14 goals he notched in the Premier League during 2025-26, and after firing off three shots against Nottingham Forest last weekend, he looks primed to get his new campaign up and running with a goal.

Gonzalo Garcia has made a strong start to his Fulham career, netting in their opening two games of the season at home to Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon despite only coming off the bench against the latter. The 22-year-old also scored in two of his final three appearances for Real Madrid last term.

Both these sides are full of confidence after winning their opening two games and the goals should flow as a result. Brentford have scored nine in their victories against Tottenham and Birmingham off the back of putting seven past Eintracht Frankfurt and four on Rennes in pre-season.

Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings and Sunderland’s lack of clean sheets (they have just one shut out in their last seven games) coupled with Fulham netting five across their matches with Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon, suggests that there should be plenty of goalmouth action at both ends.

These two sides boasted the highest open play xG in the Premier League last weekend and recent meetings between the pair have featured plenty of goals, with a minimum of three being scored in each of the last seven head-to-heads.

Manchester United can bounce back from defeat at Hull by getting the better of an Ipswich side they are unbeaten against in their last eight meetings. Ipswich have shown attacking quality in their opening two games so can get on the scoresheet, especially as United failed to keep a clean sheet in their final six home matches of last season despite winning five of those games.

Both these sides are full of confidence after winning their opening two games and the goals should flow as a result. Brentford have scored nine in their victories against Tottenham and Birmingham off the back of putting seven past Eintracht Frankfurt and four on Rennes in pre-season.

Liverpool needed a late leveller to claim a share of the spoils at Newcastle but on the balance of play they could have won that game. The Reds should be able to see off a Forest side who have opened the new season with a pair of defeats in Andoni Iraola’s first home game but they may concede in the process. Liverpool have gone eight competitive games without a clean sheet, and Forest showed some quality in attack despite drawing a blank against Leeds last weekend.

Bournemouth may have held the lead for a long period against Manchester City, but they were fortunate not to concede more and face an Everton side high on confidence after winning both games this season. The Toffees have only lost three of their last 12 away games and look set to defy the odds.

Coventry City struggled at Arsenal last weekend but should have an easier time of it against fellow promoted side Hull at home. The Sky Blues won 17 of their 23 Championship home games last season, while the Tigers had a mixed road record and have won just one of their last seven competitive away games inside normal time.

Newcastle have an excellent recent record against Tottenham with five wins and no defeats in the last six meetings. The Magpies were good value for their point against Liverpool last weekend and look to have a bit more momentum than their hosts, who were disappointing at Brentford. Newcastle look backable underdogs for this late Premier League game on Saturday.

Liverpool needed a late leveller to claim a share of the spoils at Newcastle but on the balance of play they could have won that game. The Reds should be able to see off a Forest side who have opened the new season with a pair of defeats in Andoni Iraola’s first home game but they may concede in the process. Liverpool have gone eight competitive games without a clean sheet, and Forest showed some quality in attack despite drawing a blank against Leeds last weekend.

Port Vale and Crewe both have enough defensive concerns to make goals at both ends the standout bet. Vale have gone six straight league matches without a clean sheet, while Crewe have failed to shut out their local rivals in eight of the last nine League Two meetings. Both teams also scored in 13 of Crewe’s 23 away games last season. Vale have won four of their last five League Two meetings with Crewe and the visitors lost three of their final four away games last season.

Borussia Dortmund only lost three times at home last season and they should hit the ground running this week. They are unbeaten against Hamburg since 2015, but they have struggled to keep clean sheets, so there’s every chance the visitors get on the scoresheet.

Liverpool needed a late leveller to claim a share of the spoils at Newcastle but on the balance of play they could have won that game. The Reds should be able to see off a Forest side who have opened the new season with a pair of defeats in Andoni Iraola’s first home game but they may concede in the process. Liverpool have gone eight competitive games without a clean sheet, and Forest showed some quality in attack despite drawing a blank against Leeds last weekend.

Port Vale and Crewe both have enough defensive concerns to make goals at both ends the standout bet. Vale have gone six straight league matches without a clean sheet, while Crewe have failed to shut out their local rivals in eight of the last nine League Two meetings. Both teams also scored in 13 of Crewe’s 23 away games last season. Vale have won four of their last five League Two meetings with Crewe and the visitors lost three of their final four away games last season.

Borussia Dortmund only lost three times at home last season and they should hit the ground running this week. They are unbeaten against Hamburg since 2015, but they have struggled to keep clean sheets, so there’s every chance the visitors get on the scoresheet.

Sheffield United look a regressive team and the Blades have failed to beat Birmingham and Swansea in their opening two Championship fixtures. A lack of cutting edge is a real concern and Cardiff are fancied to collect a positive result in Wales.

QPR impressed when beating Portsmouth 3-1 in their opening league fixture of the season, and while they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bolton last weekend, Rangers were clearly the better side. The Rs are fancied to win at Ewood Park.

Newcastle have an excellent recent record against Tottenham with five wins and no defeats in the last six meetings. The Magpies were good value for their point against Liverpool last weekend and look to have a bit more momentum than their hosts, who were disappointing at Brentford. Newcastle look backable underdogs for this late Premier League game on Saturday.

Charlton have had a dream start to the Championship campaign with two wins from two matches and last weekend’s 2-1 victory at London rivals West Ham is one that will live long in the memory. They can make the most of home advantage against Preston, who have lost their last three matches.

Charleroi have started the Belgian First Division season with three straight wins and six goals and face a newly promoted Kortijk who have lost their two opening fixtures 3-0. Their last four meetings with Charleroi have all ended in defeat.

Real Betis have enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, beating both Valencia and Real Sociedad and now coming up against a Levante side with just one point from a possible six. They lost 3-0 to Espanyol in their opener and are yet to find the net, while they have lost four of their last five meetings with Betis.

Alexander Isak had four shots, two on target, at Newcastle last weekend in what was a solid performance. He should get some opportunities against Forest and he can make one count.

David Moyes will find it hard to drop Thierno Barry after an emphatic start to the season. He scored Everton’s second against Crystal Palace and followed that with a hat-trick against Preston in midweek.

Ellis Simms was unable to make any impact at Arsenal but he should keep his starting spot. Simms ended last season with a hat-trick and had a couple of goals in pre-season, he looks a contender for an anytime effort.

Yoanne Wissa enjoyed an impressive World Cup with DR Congo and can open his Premier League account for the season at Spurs. Wissa had four shots against Liverpool, with two on target, but was unable to convert. He did record an assist, however, and can get on the scoresheet himself at Spurs.

Alexander Isak had four shots, two on target, at Newcastle last weekend in what was a solid performance. He should get some opportunities against Forest and he can make one count.

Ellis Simms was unable to make any impact at Arsenal but he should keep his starting spot. Simms ended last season with a hat-trick and had a couple of goals in pre-season, he looks a contender for an anytime effort.