EPL Gameweek 8 2026: Tips & Predictions

Our EPL predictions this week include Nottingham Forest to bounce back with a crucial road win against Ipswich Town.

Forest suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last time out, but there were positives to take from a close contest. Ipswich pushed Manchester City all the way in a 3-2 loss, so they won’t be an easy opponent at Portman Road.

However, Forest have enough quality to take advantage of this matchup, and the $2.25 odds offer an appealing price for an away win. We’re backing Forest to edge a tight game and get their campaign moving in the right direction.

Our EPL best bets this week include Manchester City to continue their perfect start to the Premier League season with another victory.

City have won all seven of their opening league games, including a 3-0 win over Liverpool and a 3-2 victory against Ipswich. That’s an impressive run, and they look capable of maintaining their momentum against Aston Villa.

Villa did produce an excellent 1-0 away win over Newcastle United last time out, so we’re expecting a competitive contest. However, City’s consistency makes them difficult to oppose, and the $1.70 odds are reasonable for a team that hasn’t dropped a point.

Fulham bounced back from their defeat to Ipswich with a 1-0 victory over Hull City, giving them some momentum heading into this fixture. Coventry, on the other hand, lost 3-1 to Tottenham Hotspur in their latest match.

This should be a competitive contest, particularly with Coventry playing at home, but Fulham have shown enough to suggest they can come away with all three points.

The $2.30 odds provide a decent return for an away win, and we’re happy to back Fulham to make the most of this opportunity.

We’re taking Arsenal to win outright against Everton, with the defending champions looking well placed to collect another three points.

Arsenal have won six of their opening seven league games and followed up their 2-1 victory over Leeds with a narrow 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest. They continue to find ways to win, even when the opposition makes life difficult.

Everton, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea in their previous outing. They’ll need to improve considerably to trouble Arsenal at the Emirates, and the home side should have enough attacking quality to secure the points.

The $1.40 odds aren’t particularly generous, but Arsenal are one of our preferred selections for EPL multi bets this week.

Our EPL predictions this week favour Chelsea to win the London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea have made a strong start to the campaign, and their 2-0 away victory over Everton last time out should give them plenty of confidence. They’ve also demonstrated that they can create scoring opportunities against a variety of opponents.

Tottenham will arrive in good spirits after beating Coventry City 3-1, but this is a considerably tougher assignment. Chelsea should enjoy opportunities to exploit their home advantage, although Spurs have enough attacking talent to make things uncomfortable.

The $1.70 odds are worth considering, and we’re backing Chelsea to win a potentially entertaining contest at Stamford Bridge.

Our EPL tips this week include Brighton to pull off an upset at Anfield, and the odds make this one of the more intriguing selections of the round.

Brighton were outstanding in their 5-0 demolition of Crystal Palace, showcasing the attacking quality that makes them such a dangerous opponent. They have also made an excellent start to the campaign, with five wins from their opening seven league games.

Liverpool will be eager to respond after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in Gameweek 6, although they returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Brentford.

This won’t be an easy away assignment for Brighton, but their recent performances suggest they can trouble Liverpool. The $3.10 odds offer attractive value, and we’re backing the visitors to produce one of the weekend’s biggest surprises.

Our EPL best bets take a chance on Newcastle United to get back to winning ways against Crystal Palace.

Newcastle have lost their last two league games, including a narrow 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. However, they remain a dangerous side, and this matchup gives them an opportunity to respond against an opponent coming off a difficult afternoon.

Palace will be keen to respond in front of their own supporters, but Newcastle have the quality to take advantage if the hosts struggle again. At $2.30, we’re backing the visitors to claim a much-needed three points.

We’re backing Manchester United to get the job done at Old Trafford, despite their recent struggles to turn draws into wins.

United played out a 1-1 draw against Leeds United last time out, extending a frustrating run in which they’ve found it difficult to secure all three points. However, they continue to create opportunities, and playing at home gives them a chance to regain some confidence.

Bournemouth head into this matchup after a convincing 2-0 victory over Sunderland. That result deserves respect, but United have the individual quality to make life difficult for the visitors.

Our EPL best bets include Brentford to pick up three points against Hull City, who have struggled to build consistency in the early stages of the season.

Brentford lost 2-1 to Liverpool last time out, but they were competitive against a strong opponent and will see this fixture as an opportunity to get back on track.

Hull managed a 2-2 draw against Everton earlier in the season but subsequently lost 1-0 to Fulham. They’ll need to produce a much stronger attacking performance if they’re to trouble Brentford.

We don’t see much separating Sunderland and Leeds United this week, making the draw our preferred selection for the final game of Gameweek 8.

Sunderland suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth in their previous outing, while Leeds earned a point in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Neither result provides a compelling reason to back either side confidently.

Sunderland will hope home advantage helps them respond, but Leeds have shown that they can compete in tight contests. With both teams needing a positive result, this could develop into a cautious game in which neither side is willing to take too many risks.