2025/26 Premier League season picks, score predictions for Matchday 31

Matchday 31 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign arrives with the title race, European places and relegation scrap all poised on a knife-edge. Below are scoreline forecasts for every fixture on the slate, distilled from the weekend’s most compelling storylines.

Vitality Stadium, Saturday early kick-off Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester United Junior Eli Kroupi’s explosive form has made the Cherries a nightmare for the traditional powers, yet Michael Carrick’s visitors now possess their own antidote in Benjamin Sesko, whose recent hot streak should prove decisive in a tight contest.

Goodison Park, Saturday lunch-time Everton 1-2 Chelsea Liam Rosenior’s selections have been questioned—Filip Jorgensen in goal and Mamadou Sarr at right-back among them—but facing an Everton side that has struggled against top-half opponents, the Blues can paper over some cracks and reignite their push for a Champions League berth.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Saturday tea-time Tottenham 2-1 Nottingham Forest Bad blood lingers from the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer saga, and Forest, fresh from resting starters in Europe, will arrive intent on dragging Spurs deeper into trouble. Spurs’ improved displays minus Thomas Frank, however, suggest a narrow home win.

St James’ Park, Saturday late game Newcastle 1-1 Sunderland The Tyne-Wear derby returns with the Magpies only two points above their neighbours despite a four-place gap. A St James’ Park roar should prevent defeat, yet a shaky back line that conceded seven to Barcelona remains vulnerable.

Villa Park, Sunday early Aston Villa 1-2 West Ham United Villa have not won in four league outings, while West Ham’s expensively assembled forwards are finding timely goals amid relegation fears. Expect the Hammers to ride that desperation to a surprise road victory.

Anfield, Sunday late Liverpool 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion Buoyed by a midweek Champions League riposte against Galatasaray, Liverpool still look shaky defensively on the road. A repeat of last weekend’s late collapse versus Tottenham is forecast, leaving Jürgen Klopp’s men with another damaging draw.

Arsenal and Manchester City contest the League Cup Final this weekend and therefore do not feature in league action, while the remaining fixtures round out a Matchday that promises swings at both ends of the table.

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