Premier League 2025/26 Predictions: Who Will Survive, Who Will Rise?

The new Premier League season is just around the corner, and based on analysis of the last season, 24/25, today we’re giving you our predictions for the upcoming Premier League season 25/26. Will Burnley, Sunderland, and Leeds United survive relegation? Or will Manchester United and Tottenham finally finish in the top half of the Premier League?

And the most important question of all, Who is going to win the Premier League title this season?

At the end of this article, along with a massive forfeit for a guaranteed prediction, we’ll try to answer this question as well. Stick around if you’re looking to bet on your favorite teams this season, and check out Betway for up-to-date odds and exciting football markets. 

Premier League 2025/26: Our Predicted High-Table & Europa Contenders

10th: Nottingham Forest

In the 10th, we’ve got Nottingham Forest. Last season, we’re pretty sure we had them in the relegation zone or maybe even relegated. That went well, didn’t it? They finished 7th, surprising everyone, secured 65 points, and qualified for the Europa Conference League.

For much of the year, we thought they’d challenge for the Champions League, but as we’ve seen so often, the Man Citys, Chelseas, and other top teams just kick on late in the season. Still, Forest conceded 46 goals, a mid-table defense, but scored 58. With European football to come, 10th spot would keep momentum and squad focus.

9th: Bournemouth

We really like Bournemouth. Last year, they finished 9th with a strong 56 points. Their top scorer, Antoine Semenyo, bagged 8 goals and 2 assists in 33 appearances, contributing significantly to their mid-table steadiness.

They have lost Kirz and Hoyen, but Semenyo’s staying looks like a plus, and buying time before September will clarify their attacking depth. Their solid performance last season, combined with mid-table consistency, makes 9th a fitting prediction.

8th: Manchester United

You might be upset to find your favorite Manchester United in this position, but 8th is better than 14th, and better than Gary Neville’s wrong call last season. United endured their worst season since 1974, missing the Champions League entirely and finishing well behind the pace-setters.

This is Amarim’s first full season in charge. If we’re honest, they need a massive rebuild, out with the Sanchos, Rashfords, Garnachos, before they can realistically compete. An 8th-place finish would at least show some sanity and structure returning.

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7th: Aston Villa

Aston Villa ended last season just outside the Champions League spots, demonstrating strong home form (18 matches unbeaten at Villa Park). Strapped by PSR, they still finished 6th with 66 points, narrowly missing out.

We don’t think they’ll leap further unless they win the Europa League. But Villa Park remains intimidating, and the top seven feels right.

6th: Newcastle

Newcastle grabbed their first domestic trophy in 70 years (League Cup) and secured Champions League qualification, finishing 5th with 66 points. Their defensive record was strong, allowing just 62 goals, good but not elite.

We believe the top six races will go down to the wire. Newcastle’s momentum and squad depth should keep them in that continental push, and we’ve slotted them into 6th.

5th: Tottenham Hotspur

We’re calling Tottenham 5th and here’s why: under Postecoglou’s system, they scored 64 league goals at 1.68 per game in 2024‑25. While they conceded 65 goals (an area to improve), the attacking output suggests top-four potential.

Add in Europa League momentum, and they’re shaping into a true surprise team. They need Champions League football at the Beyoncé Stadium this season; they might just secure it.

4th: Chelsea 

Chelsea’s recent rollercoaster of spending, mid-table finishes, and European silverware shows the club’s unpredictability. But with Champions League football and emerging talents like Enzo Fernández and Cole Palmer, we think they’ll finish 4th and re-establish themselves in the upper echelon.

3rd: Manchester City

We’ve slotted Manchester City into 3rd. After a rare dip last season, they still grabbed the league but looked less dominant. City is likely to put European glory at the forefront. Kevin De Bruyne’s absence means domestically, they might take a step back. But expect them to peak in Europe.

2nd: Arsenal

We see Arsenal finishing 2nd. With the best defensive record in the league last season (just 29 goals conceded) and new striker Yarez boosting their goalscoring options, they’re primed for a breakthrough. They need silverware to silence the doubters big time.

1st: Liverpool

We’re picking Liverpool as champions. They conceded just 41 league goals last season yet scored an impressive 86. With Van Dijk and Konaté forming a rock-solid central defense (just 26 conceded when both started) and Salah having produced 28 goals & 18 assists, they’re in pristine shape.

If they win, that’ll be their 21st English league title, making them outright the nation’s most successful team, a historic milestone.