Soccer: Premier League Predictions (Matchday 22)
- English Premier League returns this weekend following week break.
- 10 games scheduled to take place between Friday and Sunday.
- Arsenal to continue winning run, Newcastle to be held by West Ham, and goals galore between Tottenham and Man City.
English soccer returns on Friday afternoon. That’s right – the Premier League is back!
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- Chelsea vs Fulham
- Everton vs Arsenal
- Brighton vs Bournemouth
- Man United vs Crystal Palace
- Brentford vs Southampton
- Wolves vs Liverpool
- Aston Villa vs Leicester
- Newcastle vs West Ham
- Nottingham Forest vs Leeds
- Tottenham vs Man City
There are 10 games on the schedule for this weekend, including a blockbuster showdown on Sunday between Tottenham Hotspur and defending champions Manchester City.
Read on for all you need to know about this weekend’s Premier League action, including every game’s betting odds and our free soccer picks.
Chelsea vs Fulham
Chelsea need to beat their London rivals if they’re to make up ground in the race for the top four. Fulham are a notoriously tough team to beat though. The Cottagers have a decent away record and have lost just eight games all season.
Considering the firepower Chelsea have, as well as the fact they’re playing at home, we suspect the Blues will win.
However, Fulham will almost certainly have their chances and with striker Alexander Mitrovic among the league’s top scorers and midfielder Andreas Pereira one of the highest creators, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Chelsea’s goal breached.
How to Watch
Where: Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, United Kingdom
When: Friday, Feb 3, 2023, at 3 p.m. ET
Channel: Peacock
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Everton vs Arsenal
After sacking manager Frank Lampard a little over a week ago, Everton, who sit bottom of the table, need a win if they’re to boost their chances of survival. The problem for the team from Merseyside is that in order to do that, they will need to beat the league’s leaders – Arsenal.
Although we often see teams who have just changed their manager return to action and pick up a surprise result, it just seems a little too unrealistic to expect the Toffees to get anything, even at home, against Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Gunners.
How to Watch
Where: Goodison Park, Liverpool, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, at 7.30 a.m. ET
Channel: NBC Sports & Peacock
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Brighton vs Bournemouth
Brighton, despite losing their manager, as well as several key first-team players, are in fine form. The club from the south of England epitomizes what a well-run soccer club should look like.
Coming into this weekend’s game off the back of a brilliant FA Cup win against holders Liverpool, the Seagulls will have all the confidence in the world that they can beat relegation-threatened Bournemouth – and rightly so.
How to Watch
Where: AMEX Stadium, Brighton, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET
Channel: Peacock
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Man United vs Crystal Palace
Man United may not be title contenders, but there is no denying the improvements they have made this season under new manager Erik Ten Hag. The 20-time league winners have lost just five games all season, with one of those being a narrow 3-2 defeat against Arsenal last time out.
Although it was only two weeks ago that Man United and Crystal Palace met, given the fact the Red Devils will be on home turf, as well as the fact the Eagles are not blessed with half as much quality in depth, it is very hard to back anything other than a win for Ten Hag’s men.
How to Watch
Where: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET
Channel: Peacock
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Brentford vs Southampton
Southampton are rooted to the bottom of the table and set to take on Brentford, a team in the top half, this weekend’s matchup is going to be an incredibly tough game.
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The Saints also have an upcoming EFL Cup semi-final second leg to play against Newcastle United, so maybe all focus will be on that, which could leave them vulnerable to suffering another league defeat – either way, with Brentford the much better team, both offensively and defensively, it’s virtually impossible to back anything other than a home win.
How to Watch
Where: Community Stadium, London, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET
Channel: Peacock
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Wolves vs Liverpool
After being put out of the FA Cup by Brighton on the weekend, Liverpool’s chances of lifting a major trophy this season are down to just one – the UEFA Champions League, and with a knockout game against Real Madrid on the horizon, it seems highly unlikely Jurgen Klopp will be getting his hands on any silverware this year.
Domestically, the Reds are way down in ninth spot, and with their top-four hopes diminishing with every passing game, this weekend’s game against Wolves is essentially a must-win.
It will be incredibly difficult though. Not only are Liverpool still without several first-team players, including attacking duo Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, but talisman defender Virgil Van Dijk is also expected to be out. For these reasons, we’re backing the points to be shared.
How to Watch
Where: Moleniux Stadium, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET
Channel: Peacock
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Aston Villa vs Leicester
If Leicester are to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle during the second half of the season, they will need to pull off a shock win against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa – with Villa unbeaten in their last four, that just isn’t something we see happening.
How to Watch
Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET
Channel: Peacock
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Newcastle vs West Ham
There is perhaps no team more exciting to watch at the moment than Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United.
The Magpies are flying high and sitting third after 20 games, there is a real belief the Northeast giants can claim an unlikely European qualification spot.
In order to boost their chances and continue their top-of-the-table surge, the Toon will need to get past David Moyes’ Hammers. In very poor form overall, West Ham, who are embroiled in a relegation battle, need to start picking up points.
Had this fixture been scheduled for earlier in the season, we probably wouldn’t have thought twice about backing Newcastle, but after beating Everton last time out, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Moyes’ physical squad put in a solid performance and stop Newcastle from taking all three points.
How to Watch
Where: St James’ Park, Newcastle, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, at 12.30 p.m. ET
Channel: Peacock
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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds
Just three points separate these two teams in the table. Although they’re both clear of the relegation zone at the moment, a loss for either team this weekend will see them dragged straight back into a survival battle.
This is going to be a tough one to call and with both sides looking to retain their top-flight status after splashing the cash on several new signings, this weekend’s matchup is as good as worth six points to whichever side comes away victorious.
With so much on the line, we are going to avoid picking an outright winner, but we do expect goals.
How to Watch
Where: City Ground, Nottingham, United Kingdom
When: Sunday, Feb 5, 2023, at 9 a.m. ET
Channel: NBC Sports & Peacock
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Tottenham vs Man City
This weekend’s featured matchup will see Antonio Conte’s Tottenham welcome Pep Guardiola’s defending champions to London.
Looking to complete the league double after beating Tottenham 4-2 last month, as well as continue to close the gap on Arsenal, Man City will not settle for anything less than a win this weekend.
Given their quality squad which includes star striker Erling Haaland leading the line, Man City are a solid bet to pick up what would be their 15th win of the season.
In addition to their star-studded team, as this fixture is notorious for being a game that always has a lot of goals, we’re going to take back Man City to win by at least one goal.
How to Watch
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom
When: Sunday, Feb 5, 2023, at 11.30 a.m. ET
Channel: NBC Sports & Peacock
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