Premier League Matchday 26 Betting Favorites

This weekend, we will enjoy the matches corresponding to the 26th matchday of the 2024/25 season of the English Premier League. All teams will take the field with the aim of taking three valuable points, which will allow them to stay or continue climbing in the standings.

Liverpool continues to dominate the league, with 60 points at the top of the standings. However, they cannot be careless, considering that Arsenal, their closest pursuers, keep winning games and are only seven points behind. Then, we have the surprising Nottingham Forest in third place and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City closing the TOP 4 of the ranking.

The truth is that we have enjoyed a magnificent season, and we are sure that what remains will be much better.

Below, we bring you the preview of the best matches that we can enjoy this matchday 26, with their respective betting odds and our free predictions.

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Premier League Matchday 26: Arsenal vs. West Ham

We begin this preview with the Match between Arsenal and West Ham.

Arsenal remains Liverpool’s main contender in the battle for the top of the table in this 2024/25 Premier League. The Gunners have an excellent record of 15 wins, eight draws, and two defeats, with 51 goals scored and 22 conceded.Currently, they are seven points behind the Reds, so they can’t lose points in relatively easy matchdays like this one.

The Gunners come into this matchday with four wins and one draw in their last five games, the most recent being a 2-0 win over Leicester City.

On the other hand, West Ham has been struggling to find consistency throughout the season. Right now, they are in terrible form and fighting to avoid dropping into the relegation zone.The Hammers are ranked #16 in the table, with a record of seven wins, six draws, and 12 defeats, with 29 goals scored and 47 conceded.

There is no doubt that West Ham needs a total reboot at the moment. Otherwise, they would be getting dangerously close to the drop in the league table. However, it is fair to mention that they are 10 points above Ipswich at the moment. The Hammers are coming from losing their last two games played, the most recent being against Brentford 0-1.

For this match, our prediction is an Arsenal win.

Arsenal vs. West Ham Betting Pick: Arsenal

Premier League Matchday 26: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea

Another great match that we will have this Matchday 26 will be between Aston Villa and Chelsea.

Aston Villa has struggled to display that level of play that has kept them hovering around the European places in recent seasons. However, they are always a team that can give the big teams in the EPL a good surprise. Currently, the Villans are 9th in the table, with a record of 10 wins, eight draws, and seven losses, with 35 goals scored and 38 conceded.

The Villans urgently need to start a winning streak, as they are slipping away from the European places. Moreover, Chelsea is one of their direct rivals, so this match is important for them. Aston Villa comes to this matchday after drawing their most recent game against Ipswich, with a 1-1 score.

On the other hand, Chelsea has been going from strength to strength this season, as they started on the right foot and fought within the TOP 4 of the table. However, they have gradually lost their level of play to the point that they are currently sixth in the standings, with a record of 12 wins, seven draws, and six defeats.

The Blues have been unable to win back-to-back games in recent weeks and come from losing their most recent match terribly to Brighton 0-3.

For this match, our winner’s chip is on Chelsea.

Aston Villa vs. Chelsea Betting Pick: Chelsea

Premier League Matchday 26: Newcastle vs. Nottingham

We continue this preview with the match between Newcastle and Nottingham

Newcastle has had several faces this season, but they have trouble staying on the winning track and fighting for a place in the TOP 4 of the table. Right now, the Magpies are in seventh place in the table, with a record of 12 wins, five draws, and eight defeats, with 42 goals scored and 33 conceded.

While it is true that Newcastle is only three points behind City in fourth place, the team has had a low display in recent weeks, as they come to this Matchday 26 after losing their two most recent matches, the last one against Manchester City, precisely, with a score of 0-4.

On the other hand, Nottingham continues to surprise everyone at this point of the season. The team remains in third place in the standings, and they have an excellent record of 14 wins, five draws, and six defeats. The team has showna greatlevel of play in all aspects, both in attack and defense, so they come to this matchday to stay in third place.

Nottingham arrives this matchday after a 1-2 away defeat against Fulham.

For this match, our prediction is a draw on the scoreboard.

Newcastle vs. Nottingham Betting Pick: Draw

Premier League Matchday 26: Manchester City vs. Liverpool

Finally, we close the preview of this 26th Premier League matchday with the most interesting and exciting game of the weekend, Manchester City against Liverpool.

Manchester City is having a season to forget. There is no doubt that, while they have improved a lot in recent weeks, Pep Guardiola’s team has not been able to show the level that has led them to dominate the Premier League in recent seasons.

Right now,City is in fourth place in the table, with a record of 13 wins, five draws, and seven defeats, with 52 goals scored and 32 conceded. While that’s not a bad record, for a team like City, it’s simply not something to be proud of.

In addition to playing this very difficult game against Liverpool, City has to travel to Madrid to face Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs, trying to turn the scoreline around and stay alive in Europe’s top club competition. It is also fair to mention that Pep Guardiola’s side are coming off the back of a 4-0 win over Newcastle last weekend.

On the other hand, Liverpool is the main candidate to lift the champions trophy in this 2024/25 season of the English Premier League. As mentioned, the Reds lead the overall standings with 18 wins, six draws, and one defeat, with 60 goals scored and 24 conceded. They also have a 6-point cushion over Arsenal, their main pursuers at this point of the season.

Liverpool has played well in all competitions and even topped the Champions League group-stage standings. Now, in their most recent EPL game last weekend, they had an excellent 2-1 win over Wolves.

While City are playing poorly, this match at the Etihad may help them find their ideal game rhythm. However, we expect a 1-1 draw in the final score of this match.

Manchester City vs. Liverpool Betting Pick: Draw