Premier League Predictions – Gameweek 27: Title Race Heats Up
The Premier League action is set to resume with gameweek 27, and the stakes are high for many teams. Liverpool, currently leading the table by 11 points, faces a tough test at Anfield against Newcastle United. Despite their dominance, Liverpool’s title rivals, Arsenal, and defending champions Manchester City, are also in for challenging fixtures. Arsenal will travel to third-placed Nottingham Forest, while Manchester City aims to recover from their recent defeat to Liverpool by taking on Tottenham Hotspur. The bottom three teams in the relegation zone, including Leicester City, who will face West Ham United at the London Stadium on Thursday, are also in for tough matches. Here’s a look at the key matchups and our predicted scores for the week.
Bournemouth vs Brighton: Struggling Cherries Face In-Form Seagulls
Bournemouth, currently in a slump after losing two of their past three games, including a defeat to relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers, travels to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion. While the weekend was unkind to the Champions League hopefuls, Bournemouth could seize the opportunity to move into the top four with a win. However, Brighton has been in excellent form, winning their last two games without conceding a goal. Historically, Brighton has had the upper hand over Bournemouth, winning four of their last five encounters. Brighton’s solid defense and recent form make them a formidable opponent, but Bournemouth’s desperate need for points could lead to a close and cautious match.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Home Advantage Meets Road Struggles
Crystal Palace is enjoying a solid run, having won four of their past six games. However, their home form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last eight home league matches. Aston Villa, on the other hand, is struggling on the road, having lost six of their last eight Premier League away games. Despite these contrasting trends, both teams have shown the ability to score and concede, which could result in a high-scoring draw. Crystal Palace’s recent home woes and Aston Villa’s away struggles may cancel each other out, leading to a 2-2 stalemate.
Wolves vs Fulham: Narrow Escape from Relegation Zone
Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a narrow 0-1 victory over Bournemouth, moving them five points clear of the relegation zone. Fulham, meanwhile, missed the chance to close the gap on the top four after a 0-2 home loss to Crystal Palace. Fulham has been impressive on the road, scoring exactly two goals in each of their last five away league games and winning three of those. Wolves, however, have struggled at home, losing four of their last six league games. With Fulham’s strong away form and Wolves’ recent home defeats, this match could see Fulham extending their good run and potentially earning another away win.
Chelsea vs Southampton: Blues in Need of a Boost
Chelsea is in a precarious position, having dropped to seventh after losing three of their last four league games. A visit from bottom-of-the-league Southampton might provide a welcome opportunity to earn some points and move closer to the top four. However, Chelsea’s home form has been poor, with only one clean sheet in the league this season and conceding in each of their last five home games. They have also struggled to score, netting just four goals in their past four league matches. Southampton, despite being at the bottom, could provide a tough challenge. Nevertheless, Chelsea’s superior overall quality and the need for a win make them the likely favorites, with a predicted score of 2-1 in favor of the Blues.
Brentford vs Everton: Good Form Meets Home Struggles
Both Brentford and Everton are in good form, despite their positions in the bottom half of the table. Brentford has won three of their past four league games, but all victories have come away from home. At the Gtech Community Stadium, they haven’t won since early December, losing four and drawing one of their last five games. Brentford has also been conceding at least two goals in each of their last six home matches. Everton, under David Moyes, is unbeaten in their past six games, winning four. They are unbeaten on the road under Moyes, with two away league wins so far. Given Everton’s strong recent form and Brentford’s home struggles, the Toffees could edge this one out, possibly with a 2-1 victory.
Manchester United vs Ipswich: Red Devils at Home Struggles
Manchester United faces a home challenge against Ipswich Town. The Red Devils have had a difficult time at Old Trafford, losing five of their last six home league games. Their only home win in this period was a 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Southampton. Ipswich Town, on the other hand, has not won a league game in 2025, losing five and drawing two of their seven matches. Despite their poor form, Ipswich has shown some resilience on the road, drawing two and losing two of their past four away games. Given Manchester United’s consistent struggles at home and Ipswich’s potential for a surprise result, a 2-1 win for Man Utd seems plausible, but not certain.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Tricky Trees Host Title Contenders
Arsenal’s title aspirations took a hit after a 1-0 loss to West Ham United, ending their 15-game unbeaten run. A lack of attacking options has become a significant issue for the Gunners. They face a tricky trip to the City Ground, where Nottingham Forest has been impressive at home. Forest has won five of their last six home games, drawing only against Liverpool. Chris Wood, their in-form striker, presents a threat, especially at the City Ground. Arsenal’s dip in form and Forest’s home advantage suggest a tight and competitive match, with Forest potentially securing a home win, possibly by a score of 2-1.
Tottenham vs Manchester City: North London Showdown
Tottenham Hotspur broke their winless streak at home by defeating Manchester United, and now they welcome another Manchester club, Manchester City, to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Man City has lost two of their last three league games, including a heavy 1-5 defeat to Arsenal, which ended their three-game unbeaten run away from home. Tottenham has already beaten Man City twice this season, once in the Carabao Cup and another in the league. Man City’s struggles away from home, particularly in north London, make this a challenging fixture. With both teams capable of scoring, a closely contested match with a slight edge to Tottenham seems likely, predicted to end with a 2-1 victory for the home side.
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Reds Look to Extend Lead
Liverpool has a golden opportunity to further extend their 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a home game against Newcastle United. The Reds are unbeaten in the last 16 league games against Newcastle, winning 11 and drawing five. This season’s earlier matchup ended in a 3-3 draw at St James’ Park, showcasing the offensive prowess of both teams. Liverpool has been dominant at Anfield, scoring at least twice in each of their last 17 home games across all competitions. Newcastle, however, has struggled with away games on Wednesdays, losing 13 of their last 17 Premier League matches. Liverpool’s strong home form and Newcastle’s historical Wednesday woes suggest a home win, possibly with a score of 3-1.
West Ham vs Leicester: Potter’s Challenge Against Struggling Foxes
West Ham United, under Graham Potter, secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Arsenal, boosting their confidence. They will be aiming to secure back-to-back wins as they host Leicester City at the London Stadium. Leicester, under Ruud van Nistelrooy, continues to struggle, losing 10 of their 13 league games since the Dutchman took over. The Foxes haven’t scored in eight of their 13 league games under Van Nistelrooy, and their recent away form has been particularly poor, with three consecutive losses. Potter’s record against promoted sides, having won his last seven home league games without conceding, suggests that West Ham could capitalize on Leicester’s struggles. A comfortable 2-0 win for the Hammers seems a reasonable prediction.
These predictions are based on current form, historical trends, and the specific challenges each team faces in gameweek 27. As always, the Premier League has a way of surprising us, so these matches are sure to be thrilling and unpredictable. Stay tuned for all the action and may the best teams prevail. Note: Using Bookmaker/Affiliate links on squawka.com may earn us a commission, at no additional cost to you. 18+ only. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. For more information, visit gambleaware.org.
