Premier League Gameweek 1 Predictions 2026/27

Arsenal's corner volume is the highest in the division. At the Emirates against newly promoted Coventry, they should dominate territory. Rice's combative midfield role makes him the card lean. Arsenal -1 Asian Handicap is the sharpest result market.

🔄 Super Sub: Gabriel Martinelli — if subbed off, replacement likely to threaten.

Hull have crowd and fight on their side — this will be physical. United should win but Hull's home energy makes BTTS appealing. Over 3.5 cards is supported in this physical clash.

🔄 Super Sub: Man United attack is deep — Super Sub applies if Šeško starts and is replaced. (Højlund left for Napoli; Šeško is the new No.9 alongside Mbeumo.)

Palace's wide threats through Olise and Eze generate corners even away. Onana anchors Everton's midfield and earns bookings consistently. Everton's first game at Bramley-Moore adds a special atmosphere — emotional home factor is real.

🔄 Super Sub: Crystal Palace: if Olise starts and is removed, EDS replacement may still threaten corners.

The biggest match of Gameweek 1. Liverpool are slight away favourites based on current bookmaker odds. St James' Park is electric — Newcastle will press hard and Guimarães will commit fouls to stop Liverpool's build-up. BTTS is the strongest lean.

🔄 Super Sub: Salah — if subbed, replacement maintains Liverpool's wide threat.

City's corner volume is relentless at the Etihad. Bournemouth will defend and their away midfield will pick up cards disrupting City's build-up. City -1.5 Asian Handicap is aggressive but supported — they should dominate.

🔄 Super Sub: Erling Haaland — if subbed after a goal, Super Sub protects your scorer bet.

The London derby to close GW1. Derby atmosphere guarantees cards and passion. Both teams have attacking quality — BTTS is the strongest lean. Chelsea's away corner volume and better squad depth gives them the slight result edge.

🔄 Super Sub: Chelsea: Cole Palmer — if removed after scoring, replacement protected.