Premier League Matchweek 8 predictions: 24 and 25 October - tips and analysis
The 2026/27 Premier League season reaches Matchweek 8 this weekend, with ten matches between 23 and 25 October. The highlights include Aston Villa vs Manchester City, Arsenal vs Everton, Chelsea vs Tottenham, Liverpool vs Brighton and Manchester United vs Bournemouth.
Below, I have prepared analysis and predictions for these five matches, taking into account the teams' current form, recent results, attacking and defensive records, and the main factors that could influence each game.
Premier League Matchweek 8 fixtures (23-25 October)
The five matches selected for our analysis and predictions are highlighted in bold.
All times are UK local time: BST (UTC+1) on 23-24 October and GMT (UTC+0) on 25 October. The clocks go back on 25 October.
| Match | Date | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest | Fri 23/10 | 20:00 BST |
| Aston Villa vs Manchester City | Sat 24/10 | 12:30 BST |
| Arsenal vs Everton | Sat 24/10 | 15:00 BST |
| Coventry City vs Fulham | Sat 24/10 | 15:00 BST |
| Chelsea vs Tottenham | Sat 24/10 | 17:30 BST |
| Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | Sun 25/10 | 14:00 GMT |
| Hull City vs Brentford | Sun 25/10 | 14:00 GMT |
| Liverpool vs Brighton | Sun 25/10 | 14:00 GMT |
| Manchester United vs Bournemouth | Sun 25/10 | 14:00 GMT |
| Sunderland vs Leeds United | Sun 25/10 | 16:30 GMT |
Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Analysis and prediction
Aston Villa host Manchester City at Villa Park on Saturday (24 October), kicking off at 12:30 BST. The visitors are chasing their eighth consecutive Premier League win, while the home side aim to spring a surprise against the league leaders.
Match details, statistics and H2H
Aston Villa: current form
Aston Villa arrive in good form, unbeaten in six matches across all competitions. They beat Newcastle 1-0 away in their last Premier League outing and defeated Viking 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday (21 October). In the Premier League, they sit 12th with eight points, seven goals scored and 11 conceded.
Manchester City: current form
Manchester City maintain a perfect Premier League record, with seven wins from seven games. They beat Ipswich Town 3-2 last time out, taking their league goal tally to 19. In the Champions League, they also come into this match on the back of a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens.
Statistics and key factors
- Aston Villa: 7 goals scored and 11 conceded in seven matches.
- Manchester City: 21 points and 19 goals scored in the Premier League.
- Key factor: Villa are unbeaten in six games, while City have won all seven of their Premier League matches.
My prediction
Manchester City to win
Manchester City are in excellent form, with a productive attack and a perfect league record. However, Aston Villa are also enjoying a good spell and have home advantage, which could make life difficult for the visitors. Even so, City are favourites to take all three points.
Arsenal vs Everton: Analysis and prediction
Arsenal host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (24 October) at 15:00 BST. The London side are seeking another win to keep pace with Manchester City in the race for top spot in the Premier League.
Match details, statistics and H2H
Arsenal: current form
Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the previous round, moving to 18 points and retaining second place. They have six wins from seven games and one of the Premier League's most consistent defences, with just five goals conceded. In the Champions League, they drew 2-2 away to Bayern Munich.
Everton: current form
Everton come into this match after a 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea. They are eighth with ten points, recording two wins, four draws and one defeat in the league. Although they have conceded only seven goals, Everton's attack has been less productive, scoring just eight goals in seven games.
Statistics and key factors
- Arsenal: 6 wins and just 5 goals conceded in the Premier League.
- Everton: 8 goals scored in seven games.
- Key factor: Arsenal have taken 18 of the 21 points available so far.
My prediction
Arsenal to win
Arsenal have been more consistent, particularly defensively, and can draw on home advantage as they pursue another three points. Everton could offer resistance, but may struggle to score against one of the best defences in the league.
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Analysis and prediction
Chelsea and Tottenham meet in another London derby at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (24 October) at 17:30 BST. The hosts are in better form and are seeking their third consecutive Premier League win.
Match details, statistics and H2H
Chelsea: current form
Chelsea have won their last two games, beating Bournemouth 5-1 and then winning 2-0 away to Everton. They are fourth in the Premier League with 13 points. The team have scored 17 goals in seven games, but also show some defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded 13.
Tottenham: current form
Tottenham recorded their first Premier League win last Monday, beating Coventry City 3-1. Despite that positive result, Spurs remain in the lower reaches of the table, sitting 16th with six points. They have scored just six goals and conceded ten in the first seven rounds.
Statistics and key factors
- Chelsea: 17 goals scored and 13 conceded in the Premier League.
- Tottenham: 1 win in seven matches, with just 6 goals scored.
- Key factor: Chelsea have scored seven goals in their last two league games.
My prediction
Chelsea to win
Chelsea are in better form, with two consecutive wins and an attack that has been producing plenty of goals. Tottenham secured their first win in the previous round, but still have problems in both attack and defence. Playing at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are favourites to claim all three points.
Liverpool vs Brighton: Analysis and prediction
Liverpool host Brighton at Anfield on Sunday (25 October) at 14:00 GMT. The match brings together two sides looking to stay near the top of the table, with Brighton's excellent start to the season a particular talking point.
Match details, statistics and H2H
Liverpool: current form
Liverpool beat Brentford 2-1 away, bouncing back from a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the previous round. They also beat Villarreal 4-3 in an eventful Champions League encounter. In the Premier League, they sit fifth with 12 points, although their attacking figures are modest, with nine goals scored in seven games.
Brighton: current form
Brighton have been one of the biggest surprises of the early Premier League season. They sit third with 16 points and beat Crystal Palace 5-0 in their last league game. However, on Thursday (22 October), they were held to a 0-0 draw by Jablonec in the Conference League, bringing their run of six consecutive wins to an end.
Statistics and key factors
- Liverpool: 9 goals scored and 8 conceded in the Premier League.
- Brighton: 23 goals scored in the Premier League, but they failed to score against Jablonec on Thursday.
- Key factor: Brighton scored five goals in the previous round and have the league's most productive attack.
My prediction
Both teams to score
Brighton have the Premier League's most prolific attack, while Liverpool have home advantage and come into the game after two consecutive wins in different competitions. Despite failing to score in their latest European fixture, Brighton have the attacking quality to create chances at Anfield, making both teams to score an interesting option.
Manchester United vs Bournemouth: Analysis and prediction
Manchester United host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday (25 October) at 14:00 GMT. Both teams have endured difficult starts to the season and are looking for a positive result to move away from the lower reaches of the table.
Match details, statistics and H2H
Manchester United: current form
Manchester United are winless in five Premier League matches. They drew 1-1 with Leeds United last time out, their fourth draw of the league campaign. In the Champions League, a heavy 4-1 defeat to Como increased the pressure on the team. With just seven points, United are 13th in the Premier League, with ten goals scored and ten conceded.
Bournemouth: current form
Bournemouth recorded their first Premier League win in the previous round, beating Sunderland 2-0. On Thursday (22 October), they also beat Milan 3-0 in the Europa League, making it three consecutive wins across all competitions. Although they sit only 15th in the Premier League with six points, they arrive in confident mood and have a favourable recent record against Manchester United.
Statistics and key factors
- Manchester United: just 1 win in seven Premier League games.
- Bournemouth: 9 goals scored and 13 conceded in the league.
- Key factor: Bournemouth have won their last three games and are unbeaten in their last five meetings with United.
My prediction
Bournemouth or draw (double chance)
Manchester United are going through a difficult spell, with just one Premier League win and a poor run of results. Bournemouth, meanwhile, arrive on the back of three consecutive wins in different competitions and have a favourable recent record against United, giving them a chance to spring another surprise at Old Trafford.
Premier League Matchweek 8 predictions at a glance
Here are my five selected predictions for this weekend's matches, based on the teams' recent performances and league statistics.
| Match | Prediction | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa vs Manchester City | Manchester City to win | Perfect record and a stronger squad |
| Arsenal vs Everton | Arsenal to win | Better form and defensive consistency |
| Chelsea vs Tottenham | Chelsea to win | Stronger attacking performances and home advantage |
| Liverpool vs Brighton | Both teams to score | Both teams' attacking potential |
| Manchester United vs Bournemouth | Bournemouth or draw (double chance) | The visitors' good recent form and United's difficulties |
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Premier League FAQs
What are the main Premier League matches this weekend?
The highlights of Matchweek 8 include Aston Villa vs Manchester City, Arsenal vs Everton, Chelsea vs Tottenham, Liverpool vs Brighton and Manchester United vs Bournemouth.
What time do the Premier League matches start on 24 and 25 October?
On Saturday (24 October), the matches begin at 12:30 BST with Aston Villa vs Manchester City. On Sunday (25 October), four fixtures are scheduled for 14:00 GMT, including Liverpool vs Brighton and Manchester United vs Bournemouth. All times are UK local time. The round begins on Friday (23 October) at 20:00 BST with Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest.
How were these Premier League predictions prepared?
Our predictions take into account recent results, goals statistics, home and away performances, head-to-head records and each club's current form. They are sporting analyses and do not guarantee results.
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