{"id":8435,"date":"2025-08-11T21:16:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T20:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highbet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8435"},"modified":"2025-08-11T21:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T20:16:19","slug":"premier-league-round-1-preview-head-to-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highbet.co.uk\/blog\/premier-league-round-1-preview-head-to-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League Round 1 | Preview | Head-to-head Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

The wait is over – the Premier League<\/a> is back! After a summer of transfer drama, pre-season tours, and tactical tweaks, the 2025-2026 campaign is ready to kick off!<\/span><\/p>\n

Reigning champions Liverpool will start their title defense at Anfield against Bournemouth on Friday, a fixture that has already raised tactical eyebrows. Liverpool boasts a potent squad, but after the shaky showing in the Community Shield defeat to Crystal Palace, the Reds are under pressure to launch the new season with a convincing home victory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in London, Chelsea hosts Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, pitting fresh ambition against FA Cup glory. Chelsea aim to signal their intent early, while Palace arrive emboldened by recent success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, a titanic battle is ahead as Manchester United opens its campaign with a home clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford, also on Sunday. The fixture comes loaded with subplots: Ruben Amorim\u2019s first full season, a rebuilt United squad, and Arsenal looking to shake off their “nearly\u2011men” tag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Liverpool vs Bournemouth<\/b><\/h2>\n

The title winners, Liverpool FC, will start the new season by welcoming the Cherries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last season, the Reds from Liverpool won the Premier League with a record of 25 wins, 9 draws, and 4 defeats, totaling 84 points.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the first match-up against Bournemouth, the Reds won the home game by 3-0. Then, in their second encounter, the final scoreline was 0-2 for Liverpool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Match Result: Liverpool – odds: 1.30\u00a0 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Aston Villa vs Newcastle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These teams played very attractive head-to-head duels in the previous season. Namely, in the first game Newcastle welcomed Aston Villa and won the match by 3-0.<\/span><\/p>\n

But in the second match-up that took place in Birmingham, Aston Villa did a much better job and beat Newcastle by 4-1.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Goals: Over (2.5) – odds: 1.61 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Brighton vs Fulham<\/b><\/h2>\n

Both Brighton and Fulham won the home matches in their previous season encounters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, Fulham beat Brighton with a final score of 3-1.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, in the second match-up, Brighton avenged Fulham with a home victory by 2-1.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Both Teams To Score: Yes – odds: 1.65 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Sunderland vs West Ham<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sunderland is back in the Premier League. In their last appearance in the 2016-2017 season, they didn\u2019t manage to win against West Ham. In their first match-up, the final score was 1-0 for the Hammers.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Then, in the rematch that took place at the Stadium of Light, the final score was a draw, 2-2.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Double Chance: X2 – odds: 1.36 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Tottenham vs Burnley<\/b><\/h2>\n

Burnley bounced back in the Premier League right away. After their relegation in 2024, Burnley did great in the Championship and won a ticket to the Premier League.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back in the 2023-2024 season, Tottenham faced Burnley 3 times. Twice in the league and once in the FA Cup. In all 3 match-ups, the Spurs beat the Clarets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the Premier League: 2-5; 2-1, and in the FA Cup: 1-0.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Match Result: Tottenham Hotspur – odds: 1.35 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Wolves vs Manchester City<\/b><\/h2>\n

Last season, the Citizens beat the Wolves twice. In their first duel that took place in Wolverhampton, the final score was 1-2 for Manchester City.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, in the rematch later in the season, the Sky Blues won the home game against the Wolves with a final score of 1-0.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Match Result: Manchester City – odds: 1.44 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace<\/b><\/h2>\n

Another draw ahead?!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last season, these squads played duels with identical scorelines. Firstly, the match-up at Stamford Bridge ended with a score of 1-1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, in the second duel at Selhurst Park, the outcome was the same, 1-1.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Match Result: Draw – odds: 4.10 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Nottm Forest vs Brentford<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the previous campaign, when it comes to Nottingham Forest and Brentford, the guest team did better. Namely, in their first duel, Nottm Forest won the away match against Brentford by 0-2.<\/span><\/p>\n

But in the rematch, Brentford was the better opponent and won the away game against Nottm Forest by the same score, 0-2.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Match Result: Nottingham Forest – odds: 2.06 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Manchester Utd vs Arsenal<\/b><\/h2>\n

The opening derby for the season!<\/span><\/p>\n

These teams played against each other 3 times in the previous season. In the first duel, Arsenal welcomed Man United and won the home game 2-0.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, the Gunners and the Red Devils played in the FA Cup. After a tied score of 1-1, Man United won the game on penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the third encounter that took place at Old Trafford, the final score was 1-1.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Goals In Both Halves: Yes – odds: 1.70 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Leeds vs Everton<\/b><\/h2>\n

Leeds United is back in the best English football league.<\/span><\/p>\n

These teams played against one another in the 2022-2023 season. Back then, their first duel was played at Elland Road and ended in a draw, 1-1.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the rematch at Goodison Park, Everton was better and won the home game by 1-0.<\/span><\/p>\n

Highbet prediction for this match \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Goals: Under (2.5) – odds: 1.75 \ud83d\udc49 PLACE BET \ud83d\udc48<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sign in, place your bets, and <\/span>make every moment of the Premier League count!<\/b><\/a> \u26bd<\/span><\/p>\n

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