The first full Premier League matchday of 2026 is nearly upon us, with some amazing games on the schedule – including Manchester City vs Chelsea.
And to celebrate the start of the new year, here is our latest round of picks for the best league in the world.
Of course, all the latest Premier League odds are available right here on NetBet, while our Weekly Premier League Offer is still ready to be claimed.
Wager £20 on qualifying Premier League Accas to earn yourself a lovely £5 Free Bet!
Now, back to those tips…
*All odds are subject to change
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest: Anytime goalscorer – Ollie Watkins @ 2.20
Watkins is on a bit of a hot streak as Villa prepare to host Forest. The England international recently scored a match-winning brace at Chelsea, before netting again vs Arsenal – albeit in a 4-1 loss at the Emirates. So Watkins will be eyeing another virtuoso display as Unai Emery’s men return to Villa Park, and Forest enter the fixture on the back of a demoralising 2-0 loss to Everton. Sean Dyche’s side has kept just one clean sheet in the last six matches across all competitions, losing each of the last two top-flight matches away from home. Over to you, Ollie.
Leeds to beat Manchester United @ 2.61
With injuries piling up and key players at AFCON, Ruben Amorim is scrambling around for answers after a dismal 1-1 draw with rock-bottom Wolves on Tuesday evening. The Red Devils have won just two of the last six in the Premier League, while Leeds are a team in form, especially at Elland Road. Spearheaded by Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goals, Daniel Farke’s men have collected recent impressive home wins over Chelsea (3-1) and Crystal Palace (4-1). As such, we are predicting Leeds to get the better of their fierce rivals here, especially with Bruno Fernandes still missing through injury.
Everton vs Brentford: Anytime goalscorer – Thierno Barry @ 3.10
As mentioned above, Everton picked up a huge 2-0 victory at the City Ground, with Barry on the scoresheet. The summer signing has struggled for form since joining from Villarreal, but looks to have earned the trust of David Moyes with his workrate. And a second Premier League goal should have done his confidence the world of good, which is perfect when preparing to take on the 17th-placed side in the division’s away table. Brentford have lost seven of nine matches on the road this season, conceding 16 goals in the process. With such great odds on offer, taking a punt on Barry could be well worth your while.
Fulham vs Liverpool: Draw @ 3.70
Liverpool have not lost in six Premier League matches, though the Reds are not exactly blowing teams away. Thursday night’s 0-0 draw with Leeds at Anfield was the third time the points have been shared in that run, with the absences of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak clearly being felt. A trip to Fulham is never easy for any team, with the Cottagers drawing 1-1 at Crystal Palace following consecutive 1-0 wins over Nottingham Forest and West Ham. So we really like the look of a draw here, a result which has occurred in two of the last four meeting between the sides.
When you choose NetBet Sport, you can enjoy a whole range of top-quality sports and markets. Whatever you choose, always remember to bet responsibly. Here at NetBet, player wellbeing is our number one priority – check out our Responsible Gambling tips and tools page for more information. When the fun stops, stop.