The Premier League is back, with the 2025/26 campaign kicking off on Friday, August 15, with reigning champions Liverpool in action at Anfield against Bournemouth. As always, you will find full comprehensive coverage of the top-flight via Premier League betting at BetVictor.
Friday, August 15
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Defending Premier League champions Liverpool will really fancy their chances against Bournemouth, even after their Community Shield defeat. Bournemouth start the season weaker, having lost several key players, including Milos Kerkez, to Arne Slot’s side.
Saturday, August 16
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United should be a good match between two evenly matched teams, but all eyes will be on the team sheet and whether Alexander Isak is involved. He likely won’t be, and that will give Villa the confidence to take the game to the Magpies.
Brighton vs Fulham
Again, this is another fixture between two evenly matched teams. Brighton will be hoping to do better and have more consistency this term. Fulham, who haven’t been active in the transfer market much to Marco Silva’s dismay, could be fragile.
Sunderland vs West Ham
Sunderland made it back to the Premier League via the playoffs last season, and they’ve been reinforcing their squad since, more so than other clubs. They could spring a surprise on West Ham, who are slow in adding new faces for Graham Potter.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley
Spurs will have to put their Super Cup disappointment behind them quickly as they welcome newly promoted Burnley to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Scott Parker’s side will be hoping Spurs haven’t recovered physically or mentally from the PSG game.
Wolves vs Manchester City
Wolves start the new season without talisman Matheus Cunha, so their task against Manchester City, a team in the process of a rebuild, is made much harder. City will be out to set the record straight and will be looking to put 2024/25 behind them.
Sunday, August 17
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
In normal circumstances, you’d think Chelsea, Conference League and Club World Cup winners would have too much for Palace. However, Palace are FA Cup winners and recently defeated Premier League champions Liverpool in the Community Shield. You can’t write the Eagles off.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Nottingham Forest will be licking their lips at the thought of hosting Brentford on Sunday. The Bees have lost manager Thomas Frank, captain Christian Norgaard, winger Bryan Mbeumo, and will be without Yoanne Wissa. It could be the ideal time for Forest to play Brentford.
Manchester United vs Arsenal
Manchester United vs Arsenal is the clash of the weekend. Amorim’s United have signed well, Arteta’s Arsenal have too, including the acquisition of Amorim’s former marksman at Sporting CP, Viktor Gyokeres. With both teams stronger than last season, it’s game on in 2025/26.
Monday, August 18
Leeds United vs Everton
Leeds United return to Premier League action after promotion last season. They come up against what will be a well-organised and difficult to beat Everton side managed by David Moyes, who has just added Jack Grealish to his squad. Dominic Calvert-Lewin could line up against his former employers.
The Premier League opening weekend is always full of expectation. However, it’s also a weekend where anything could happen, with squads not fully assembled and connections between teammates still yet to be established. You can get involved in the action at BetVictor sports betting.
