Matchweek 12 of the 2025/26 Premier League season is set to take place from November 22–24, 2025, bringing another exciting round of action across England. This fixture is part of the wider Premier League predictions for the current matchweek, where each game is reviewed in the context of form and scheduling.
Saturday begins with Burnley hosting Chelsea at Turf Moor in the early kickoff. Burnley will rely on intensity, discipline, and direct attacks, while Chelsea’s possession-heavy style and attacking rotations could decide the match. At 16:00, the league offers a full slate of games: Bournemouth face West Ham in a matchup between vertical transitions and structured buildup, Brighton take on Brentford in a battle of pressing systems and tactical detail, Fulham meet Sunderland in a clash where width and counters will be key, Liverpool host Nottingham Forest in a match that tests Forest’s defensive resilience, and Wolves go up against Crystal Palace in a tight contest between compact defending and fast-wing play.
The evening fixture sees Newcastle welcoming Manchester City at St James’ Park. This is one of the standout matches of the weekend, with Newcastle’s intensity and transitions challenging City’s elite control, positioning, and attacking rhythm.
Sunday continues the excitement. Leeds will host Aston Villa in a match built on tempo, energy, and fast combinations. Later in the afternoon, Arsenal take on Tottenham in another North London derby — always emotional, always unpredictable, and crucial for momentum as the schedule gets tougher in winter.
The round finishes on Monday night when Manchester United face Everton at Old Trafford. United’s technical midfield structure will be tested by Everton’s physical duels, set pieces, and counter-attacking strength.
Across these three days, Matchweek 12 promises drama, tactical contrasts, and plenty of moments that could influence the league table as the season approaches the busy December period.
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Burnley vs Chelsea
Burnley is struggling in this match, sitting at 16th place with only 7 points, which shows how hard it is for them to keep a steady performance. Even though they sometimes play aggressively and try to control the pace, the team often crumbles under pressure, especially when the opponent has better skills.
Their attack is limited and often relies on individual moments of brilliance, mostly from Anthony, who is their most consistent threat with his goals, while support from the others is often lacking. On the other hand, the defense faces issues with positioning and focus, costing them crucial points. The team has the potential to be tough at home, but they rarely manage to turn that into results.
Chelsea is currently in 12th place with 10 points, but their recent performances show improvement as they gradually find their rhythm. The attacking line looks much better, led by players like Joao Pedro, who creates constant danger with his efficiency and movement behind the opponent’s defense. The team plays with greater dynamism and better pressing, allowing them to quickly regain possession and build attacks with clear structure.
Even though they sometimes concede easy goals, their overall impression is of a team with better balance, physical readiness, and offensive variety, which often leads to results against teams like Burnley.
Chelsea appears more confident and organized, while Burnley continues to struggle with finishing and defensive errors. A match with more goals is expected, where the visitors should have control and more dangerous finishes.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Bournemouth vs West Ham
Bournemouth is currently in 9th place with 18 points, showing that the team has a solid yet unstable season with a mix of successes and setbacks. At home, they play strong and often manage to set the pace, especially when the wingers are performing well. However, they lack consistency, and the results from recent matches reveal that the team struggles against technically and physically strong opponents.
In attack, Semenyo is the biggest threat, as he is the engine of the offense with his 6 goals and is the player who brings the most creativity forward. Additionally, Kroupi and Tavernier provide important depth, but the team needs to be more focused on defense if they want to control the score securely.
West Ham is coming into this match sitting in 18th place with only 10 points, which is way below what was expected. This clearly shows that the team is struggling with their form, especially when playing away where their results have been poor. Even though they have some individual talent, the overall impression is that they lack organization in the midfield and stability in their defense.
Their attack still poses threats, mainly through Bowen, who remains the team’s strongest weapon with his efficiency and movement. Paquetá adds technical creativity that can create space against more open teams. However, they still face issues with poor transitions and have conceded 23 goals so far, indicating defensive weaknesses.
The match will likely have a fast pace since Bournemouth plays more confidently at home, while West Ham, despite their individual talent, has defensive flaws. We expect an efficient game, and we give the home team the edge to win.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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Brighton vs Brentford
Brighton enters the competition in 11th place with 16 points. They have improved their game, but have had noticeable drops in certain matches. At home, the team is much more stable, where they regularly manage to control possession and dictate the game through quick combinations that create constant pressure.
Even though their results vary, Brighton shows that they can respond well against stronger opponents, as confirmed by their victories over Leeds and Newcastle at home. The biggest offensive force this season is Welbeck, who leads the attack with 6 goals and provides crucial finishes when needed the most. At home, they remain unbeaten this season, with three wins and two draws from five matches played.
Brentford is in 12th place, also with 16 points, but their away form is much weaker and often relies on individual moments. The team can create chances, especially through Thiago, who with his 8 goals is the main threat and a player who can change the course of a match on his own. However, the problem remains their defensive inconsistency, as they concede easy goals when under pressure.
Even though they have bright moments, like their convincing win over Newcastle and the victory against Liverpool, they are struggling in away games where they have suffered three consecutive losses. The lack of control in midfield and poor organization in defense makes them vulnerable against technically skilled teams.
The duel has the potential to turn into a dynamic match, as Brighton is a great home team. Brentford will have their moments, but it will be hard for them to keep up for 90 minutes.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Fulham vs Sunderland
Fulham enters this match sitting in 15th place with 11 points, a position that clearly shows their tough and unstable season. Even though the team has had solid performances at home, like their wins against Wolves and Brentford, they have experienced a drop in form. In their last match, they were defeated by Everton, which further affects their confidence. However, the game is always dynamic and high-intensity, something that could help them against teams that want to control the midfield.
Offensively, Sessegnon and Wilson remain the most dangerous players, each with 2 goals this season, bringing freshness and speed to the wings, even though they lack enough support from the rest of the team. Fulham creates chances, but finishing is their biggest problem, and this is reflected in their results.
Sunderland arrives for this match with a completely different rhythm, sitting in a great 4th place with 19 points, which is a huge improvement compared to what was expected at the start of the season. The team plays solidly, is compact in all lines, and makes very good use of transitions, as shown by their victory over Wolves and the impressive win against Chelsea.
Their away form is particularly positive, with only one loss in the last 4 matches played, and the high level of organization is evident in every aspect of their game. In attack, the biggest threat is Isidor, who carries the most offensive weight with 4 goals, while Ballard and Xhaka add value to the offense. Sunderland looks confident and is playing in excellent form.
Sunderland is performing better offensively, especially in the finishing stages, while Fulham needs to be flawless to stay in the game. We expect Sunderland to maintain their rhythm and create more clear chances.
X2 (Draw or Sunderland to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:1
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Liverpool vs Nottingham
Liverpool is facing Nottingham from the 8th position with 18 points. Their form is really unstable, and the results in the last few matches have been mixed, with strong performances and surprising drops. However, their home form is much more convincing, as victories over Real Madrid and Aston Villa show control in the midfield and offensive aggression that is hard to counter at Anfield.
At this stage, the team relies on individual moments, mostly from Salah, who has 4 goals and several key assists, but also Gakpo and Ekitike, who each add 3 goals for attacking variety. Liverpool struggles with concentration, especially when they concede the first goal, but at home, they maintain a rhythm that rarely falters. Against a rival with a much weaker defense like Nottingham, the team has the potential to dictate the pace right from the start.
Nottingham arrives at Anfield sitting 19th in the league with just 9 points, which really shows how tough their season has been and the string of losses, especially when playing away. In the last few matches, they showed some improvement with a win against Leeds and a solid performance against Sturm Graz, but their away games are a big issue. Losses to Bournemouth, Newcastle, and Arsenal show that the team struggles with organization, especially under pressure.
In attack, Gibbs-White and Wood stand out, both with 2 goals, and they are the driving force in transition, but the team rarely gets into positions to create clear chances. They also have a problem with conceding early goals, and against a team that presses high like Liverpool, that’s a real issue. Even though Nottingham can defend compactly, the intensity they will face is higher than what they can handle.
We expect a high-paced duel where Liverpool will set the tempo from the start, control the opponent’s half, and create a series of chances through the wings.
1 (Liverpool to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Wolves vs Crystal Palace
Wolves come into this match sitting at the bottom, in 20th place with just 2 points, which perfectly shows their desperate form and the series of losses that keep piling up week after week. The team has only a few bright spots in their offense, but their poor finishing and lack of creativity make them too predictable.Even at home, where they used to be decent, they lost their last two matches against Chelsea and Burnley. The biggest issue is their defensive discipline, they have already conceded 25 goals in 11 matches.
The only players contributing to the attack are Krejci, Munetsi, and Bueno, each with one goal, which clearly shows how much the team lacks a real striker. Their lack of confidence, low intensity, and poor reactions during transitions make Wolves one of the most vulnerable teams in the league.
Crystal Palace is doing really well, sitting in 10th place with 17 points, which is a solid start for a team that plays organized and very stable. This team, led by Mateta who has scored 6 goals and is great at finishing, seems much more focused than Wolves. Sarr also helps in offense with 3 goals, and the team creates chances through fast plays with high tempo on the left side.
When playing away, Palace shows excellent defensive structure, and their wins against Liverpool and West Ham show how mature the team is. Even when they lose, like against Arsenal, they still stay competitive in those matches. With confidence, compactness in the middle, and quick transitions, Palace looks like a team that can easily control the game against a Wolves team that has really fallen off.
Crystal Palace comes in as big favorites, with a much better form. Wolves, on the other hand, make too many mistakes in defense and don’t have the tools to counter Palace’s direct style.
2 (Crystal Palace)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Newcastle vs Manchester City
Newcastle is in 13th place with 12 points, a position that reflects their shaky start to the season. Even though they have moments of high tempo and aggressive pressing, they often struggle under pressure and lose control in the midfield. At home, they play much better than away, and their wins against Tottenham, Fulham, and Bilbao show that they can be very dangerous at St. James’ Park.
The most effective players in attack are Woltеmade with 4 goals and Bruno Guimaraes with 3, who are key in creating chances when the team pushes forward. The problem remains with defensive weaknesses, as they concede easy goals due to individual mistakes, especially against teams with quick transitions. Unpredictability is Newcastle’s biggest enemy, as they look different from match to match, but they still have the ability to create problems for even the strongest rivals at home.
Manchester City travels with a lot of confidence and is currently in 2nd place on the table with 22 points, just behind Arsenal. The team looks really stable and offensively dangerous, led by the amazing Erling Haaland who has scored 14 goals and is in a form that is hard to stop.
Around him, Doku, Foden, and Cherki are working great together, easily controlling the pace of the game with long possessions and constant pressure on the opponent’s half.
They have made a few mistakes away, like losing to Aston Villa, but overall they seem very secure, with wins over Brighton, Wolves, and Swansea showing their stability even in tough situations. Their tactical discipline, deep squad, and calm play under pressure make City favorites against anyone, and their current form is at the highest level.
Manchester City enters as a clear favorite due to the huge difference in quality and stability. Newcastle is great at home, and we expect them to have some brilliant moments during the match.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:3
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Leeds vs Aston Villa
Leeds enters this match ranked 16th with 11 points, a team that clearly struggles with consistency and scoring. Their form is weak, having lost four out of their last five matches, and in their most recent game, they lost to Nottingham 3-1, once again showing serious defensive weaknesses. At home, they play a bit stronger, but their attack is limited and relies on individual moments.
Nmecha, Okafor, and Rodon are the only players with two goals each, which clearly indicates that the team lacks a true goal scorer and enough creativity in the final third. Leeds often falters in the second half of matches and has issues with transitions. With a goal difference of 10:20, it becomes clear that they concede twice as many goals as they score, which is a huge red flag for instability before facing a rival of Aston Villa’s caliber.
Aston Villa is really competitive and plays at a much faster pace, sitting in a strong 6th place with 18 points and a goal difference of 13:10.
The team shows maturity, plays with control, and has a clear offensive identity, especially seen through Buendia and Malen, who each have three goals and work well together in finishing. Even though Villa has a few losses away, those were against the strongest teams, while they generally manage to control the pace against weaker teams.
Their wins in the Europa League boost their confidence, and their compactness in the midfield along with aggressive pressing allows them to keep creating chances. Villa looks physically stronger, more tactically organized, and offensively more varied than Leeds, giving them a serious advantage in this match.
Considering their form, Aston Villa comes in as the favorite, and we expect Villa to control the game, create more goal-scoring opportunities, and secure three points.
2 (Aston Villa to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Arsenal vs Tottenham
Arsenal enters the derby as the table leader with 26 points and a series of results that show their consistency and great form. The team is compact, aggressive in pressing, and very stable at home, where they have defeated Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Atletico Madrid in their last three matches.
Gyokeres is the most consistent threat with 4 goals, while Saka and Rice add value to the attack with their offensive involvement. Arsenal rarely loses their rhythm, they have great control over matches, and they almost never miss when creating clear chances. Defensively, they are solid, having only conceded 5 goals at home this season, which further highlights the team’s stability. With 8 wins in 11 rounds and just one loss, Arsenal currently has the best squad in the Premier League.
Tottenham arrives with 18 points, sitting in 5th place, but their performance is very inconsistent and unpredictable. The team can play powerful offensive matches, like their win against Everton or their triumph over Copenhagen, but they also lose control at times, as shown by their defeats to Newcastle and Chelsea, which highlight how much their intensity can vary.
Richarlison, with 4 goals, is a key player in attack, and Van de Ven also contributes greatly both defensively and offensively with his dynamism. However, when playing away, Tottenham allows space behind their line and loses their compactness. Even though they have the quality to be a threat, unnecessary lost balls in the midfield often expose them to counterattacks. Their defense doesn’t seem stable enough to last 90 minutes against a team like Arsenal.
Arsenal enters with much greater stability, better form, and significantly higher quality play at home, while Tottenham’s form varies too much and struggles to maintain control against top teams.
1 (Arsenal to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Manchester Utd vs Everton
Manchester Utd enters this match sitting 7th on the table with 18 points, but they have been showing some big ups and downs in their performance. At home, they play much more solidly, and their winning streak against Brighton, Sunderland, and Burnley shows that “Old Trafford” is becoming a place where the initial pressure works well, and their transitions are faster and more aggressive.
Their biggest offensive weapon is Mbeumo, who has scored 5 goals and often breaks through the line with quick, sharp runs, while Casemiro and Fernandes provide significant support from the background. However, the team still struggles with concentration in defense. Even though they dominate possession, United often allow easy chances and react late when transitioning to defense.
Everton is struggling again this season with inconsistent results and is sitting near the bottom of the table with 15 points. However, their style seems stronger than in previous seasons. There are some positive moments, especially in offense, where Ndiaye has scored 4 goals and Gueye’s timely reactions pose a serious threat. Still, their away problems are huge, as losses to Manchester City, Wolves, and Liverpool show their defensive vulnerabilities, which often crumble under pressure and leave a lot of space between the lines.
Even though they can look organized in the midfield, the issue is that they have a hard time getting rid of pressure, so against a team with a technically superior midfield, they often drop back too deep. This could be critical against a United team that plays much more offensively at home.
Considering United’s form at home and Everton’s weak defensive structure away, I expect the home team to control the game more and create goal-scoring chances more easily.
1 (Manchester Utd to Win)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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This matchweek follows on from the trends observed in Premier League Matchweek 11 predictions earlier in the season. Analysis of the next round can be found in Premier League Matchweek 13 predictions, where fixtures are reviewed with updated context.