Premier League Matchday 8 Picks & Preview (Oct 18-20)

Premier League action returns following the international break this weekend. A stacked round of action is set for across England, with the weekend headlined by the showdown between Liverpool and Man United at Anfield. Find our Premier League picks for every clash between Oct 18-20 here.

Premier League Matchday 8 Schedule

Premier League Matchday 8 Picks

Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea

Nottingham Forest remain winless under Ange Postecoglou, and they have lost five of their last seven at the City Ground.

Chelsea’s away record is a notable concern this weekend, as they have won just three of their last 14 on the road. A draw could be a fascinating angle when making Premier League picks, with three of the last eight clashes between these sides at the City Ground ending level.

Brighton vs. Newcastle

Newcastle are yet to win a Premier League game on the road this season, with each of their last three ending in 0-0 draws. Newcastle have also failed to score in their last four on the road.

Brighton could be an interesting angle this weekend after losing just once in their last eleven at the Amex. The Seagulls are also unbeaten in their eight home league matches against the Magpies.

Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth

Two of the standout teams in the Premier League this season lock horns on Saturday. Bournemouth have won four of their last six, while Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last nine.

Each of the last two clashes between these sides have ended in goalless draws. However, the preference is for the Cherries to upset the odds this weekend.

Man City vs. Everton

A home victory appears very challenging to overlook when making Premier League picks this weekend.

Man City are unbeaten in their last 16 against the Toffees, and Everton have failed to win on their last 14 trips to the Etihad Stadium. Despite their issues, it is worth noting that no side is averaging more points per game this calendar year than Man City.

Burnley vs. Leeds

Two of the promoted teams lock horns in the Premier League on Saturday. Burnley have suffered just a single defeat in their last six home matches against Leeds.

However, Leeds have lost just one of their last six against the Clarets. Interestingly, matches between newly promoted sides have been won by the home side on just five of the last 21 occasions.

Sunderland vs. Wolves

To say this is a must-win encounter for Wolves would be an understatement. Despite taking the lead in their last three matches, Wolves have picked up just two points.

Sunderland have earned seven points from their three home matches this season, and they have won six of the last ten league clashes between these sides at the Stadium of Light.

Fulham vs. Arsenal

Arsenal could move clear at the top of the Premier League standings on Saturday. The Gunners have an excellent record in London derbies, losing just once in their last 18.

Fulham have won their last two at Craven Cottage, but they haven’t registered three successive home wins since December 2023. An away win looks like the logical play. The Gunners have won nine of their last 14 against the Cottagers.

Tottenham vs. Aston Villa

Draws are incredibly rare when these sides collide, as none of the last 20 have ended level. However, Aston Villa have won four of their last six league matches against Spurs.

Despite that, the home win could be preferred this weekend. Tottenham have made an eye-catching start under Thomas Frank, and their hold on a European spot could be tightened on Sunday.

Liverpool vs. Man United

The big match of the Premier League weekend will see the two most decorated teams in English soccer collide on Sunday.

Liverpool have lost their last two in the league, and they haven’t suffered three successive defeats since February 2021. United are winless in their last eight on the road, which is their longest sequence since September 1989. The Reds have avoided defeat in 13 of their last 14 in the league against United, and are unbeaten in nine home fixtures.

However, five of the last nine at Anfield have ended in draws, and that could be an interesting betting angle on Sunday.

West Ham vs. Brentford

The Monday action in the EPL will see West Ham host Brentford. Both sides sit in the bottom five positions in the league standings.

The Hammers have lost three of their last four. Brentford could be the smart angle based on their impressive displays this term, most recently before the international break when pushing Man City to their limit.