Get ready for some more midweek madness in the Premier League.
Matchday 26 sees games taking place over the next three days, culminating with Arsenal’s tricky trip to Brentford on Thursday evening.
With so many exciting matches on the schedule and the title race heating up nicely, this promises to be a defining week in the 2025-26 season.
Here are our picks for Matchday 26 of the campaign, all of them based on the latest Premier League odds from NetBet.
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Tottenham vs Newcastle: Anytime goalscorer – Bruno Guimaraes @ 4.50
Guimaraes returned to Newcastle’s starting XI on the weekend, and was on target for the ninth time this season, also extending his run to four goals in the last five top-flight appearances. The Brazilian could not prevent his side from losing 3-2, but his efficiency in the final third is becoming more and more common. So against a Spurs side missing so many key defenders, including the suspended Cristian Romero, Guimaraes should really fancy his chances of reaching double figures in the Premier League. The ex-Lyon midfielder also scored in the 2-2 draw between these sides at St James’ Park earlier in the season.
Aston Villa to beat Brighton @ 1.93
Villa’s title challenge has evaporated in recent weeks, and a return to form is sorely needed to maintain their strong position in the top three. And against an out-of-sorts Brighton side, we expect Unai Emery’s team to deliver three crucial points on home soil. Of course, Villa are missing some key players, namely Boubacar Kamara and captain John McGinn, but should still have too much for the visitors. Brighton have won just one of the last 12 Premier League matches, and their last away win was on November 30 against Nottingham Forest (0-2). At close to evens, backing Villa to get back to winning ways at home could be a profitable move.
Crystal Palace vs Burnley: Anytime goalscorer – Ismaila Sarr @ 2.37
Sarr has looked incredibly sharp since returning from AFCON, where he helped Senegal lift the trophy. The lightning-quick winger has scored in each of the last two matches against Nottingham Forest and Brighton, the latter being the only goal in a vital 1-0 victory. And against a Burnley side which has the worst defence in the Premier League, Sarr can continue his fine run of form. The Clarets have conceded 49 goals following the 2-0 loss to West Ham, the highest total in the division. And 30 of those goals have been conceded on the road at an average of 2.5 per game. Over to you, Ismaila.
Nottingham Forest to beat Wolves @ 1.70
Forest’s 3-1 defeat at Leeds last Friday has left them perilously close to the relegation zone, especially after West Ham’s aforementioned win at Burnley. As such, this is a massive game for Sean Dyche’s side, but Wolves are perhaps an ideal opponent for the scenario. After a mini recovery, Rob Edwards’ side have lost each of the last three in the top flight, and are yet to win on their travels – losing nine of 12 away matches. All signs point to a Forest win here, especially as the Tricky Trees are unbeaten at the City Ground this year.
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