We’re back for another round of Premier League predictions – this week, two of our writers will be going head-to-head.
Jimmy Johnson will be taking on Joey Peeps – previously, Jimmy has played against Jenn Harrison, Danny Murphy, Carlton Cole and ChatGPT.
Jimmy Johnson: This is a tough game to predict, as both teams are in strong form at the moment. Leeds are a strong attacking team, but they struggle from a defensive standpoint.
You can’t get away with this against an elite outfit such as Chelsea. The Blues have endured a congested fixture list in recent weeks, but their enormous playing squad should allow them to offset this.
JJ’s Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Leeds United
Joey Peeps Prediction: Chelsea have been quietly resolute under the guidance of new manager Liam Rosenior despite the English boss taking some flack on social media.
LinkedIn Liam has got his boys organised, and you’d expect them to have too much to handle for a Leeds team that has markedly improved since the turn of the year, but one that still struggles on the road.
JP’s Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Leeds United
Jimmy Johnson: Bournemouth haven’t missed a beat since Antoine Semenyo left the club, but Everton have been a bit of a suprise package in the 2025/26 season. David Moyes has done a phenomenal job with the Toffees – it’s time to start handing the Scot his flowers.
At home, I definitely think Everton have the advantage here. Bournemouth’s attacking talent is ferocious, but it’s nothing that the likes of James Tarkowski and Jordan Pickford haven’t seen before. I’m expecting goals on either side, but Everton should claim the three points here.
JJ’s Prediction: Everton 2-1 Bournemouth
Joey Peeps Prediction: Everton have been inconsistent at home as they settle into their new sleek surroundings on the Mersey Dock. Away from home, they’ve done better than most would have expected and they can also count on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall back in the starting line-up after he returned to fitness.
That being said, Bournemouth are starting to find some form again and have two of the league’s most exciting players in Kroupi JR and new Brazilian signing Rayan firing. I’m expecting goals in this one.
JP’s Prediction: Everton 1-2 AFC Bournemouth
Jimmy Johnson: Both Tottenham and Newcastle United are in disarray at the moment. Nevertheless, we think Spurs’ problems run deeper than the Toon’s – Thomas Frank’s men have looked like an extinguished outfit for weeks now.
Confidence is low in both camps, but Eddie Howe has the respect of his dressing room – Frank, on the other hand, seems to have lost whatever grip he had on his squad. The writing is on the wall – I think this game will be the final nail in the coffin for the not-so-great Dane.
JJ’s Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle United
Joey Peeps Prediction: The battle of the basket case clubs. A joust between two beleaguered bosses. It’s been a season to forget for both clubs with both looking up the table and wondering what life is like above the equator.
Tottenham will be without Cristian Romero after his reckless red card against Manchester United. Newcastle‘s strikers can’t buy a goal at the minute. I’m expecting two crappy teams to cancel each other out, but a defeat for either manager will really ramp up the pressure on either.
JP’s Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Newcastle United