Premier League Weekend Preview: Matchweek 8 Predictions & Betting Angles (18–20 October 2025)
Premier League Weekend Preview — Matchweek 8 (18–20 October 2025)
International break’s over. Time to separate rust from rhythm. We’ve checked the slate, locked the kick-off times, and pulled the sharp angles — no fluff, just what matters for your staking plan.
Saturday — 18 October
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea — 12:30
Read: Chelsea’s on-ball structure should travel; Forest need transitions and set pieces to bite. With Maresca banned from the touchline, in-game management is one to watch, but the XI should still control territory.
Angles: Chelsea to win; Chelsea -1 (AH); Chelsea 5+ corners builder.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United — 15:00
Read: Press vs power. Brighton’s restarts and lane rotations vs Newcastle’s vertical surges — expect swings.
Angles: BTTS; Over 2.5 goals; either side by exactly one goal.
Burnley vs Leeds United — 15:00
Read: Turf Moor turns rhythm into a fight. Leeds can pin Burnley back but must manage turnover risk.
Angles: Leeds draw-no-bet; Under 3.5/4.0 (Asian); 3+ cards.
Crystal Palace vs AFC Bournemouth — 15:00
Read: cagey margins. Palace’s shape vs Bournemouth’s bursts down the sides. Set plays matter.
Angles: Under 2.5 goals; First-half under 1.0/1.25; either by one goal.
Manchester City vs Everton — 15:00
Read: City should own territory; if they score first, Everton’s window shrinks fast.
Angles: City win to nil (price check); City -1 (AH); City most corners.
Sunderland vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — 15:00
Read: Transitions decide it. Wolves are nastier when it opens; Sunderland need midfield control.
Angles: Under 3.0 goals; Wolves draw-no-bet; ≥1 second-half goal.
Fulham vs Arsenal — 17:30
Read: If Arsenal get first blood, their rest defence usually closes the door. Fulham’s route: quick counters into the channels.
Angles: Arsenal & Under 4.5; Arsenal to win to nil (smaller stake); Arsenal team corners over line.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa — 14:00
Read: Coaches’ chess. Spurs’ width can stretch; Villa’s pattern play finds half-spaces if Spurs over-commit.
Angles: BTTS; Over 2.5 goals; 3+ total cards.
Liverpool vs Manchester United — 16:30
Read: Anfield effect. If Liverpool stabilise transition moments, United are forced long and into set-piece hunting. Opens up if United nick one early.
Angles: Liverpool & Over 1.5 team goals; BTTS (cover); Liverpool most shots on target.
Monday — 20 October
West Ham United vs Brentford — 20:00
Read: Restarts, aerials, and second balls. Brentford elite on set plays; West Ham can match the physicality.
Angles: Over 8.5 corners; both teams 1+ card; draw-lean correct score 1-1 (sprinkle).
TopTierBetting Picks (Outcomes, No Odds)
- Chelsea to win (Forest v Chelsea)
- Brighton vs Newcastle — BTTS
- Manchester City -1 (AH) vs Everton
- Arsenal & Under 4.5 at Fulham
- Tottenham vs Aston Villa — Over 2.5 goals
- Liverpool & Over 1.5 team goals vs Man United
- West Ham vs Brentford — Over 8.5 corners
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