Updated: This round-up has been updated with the latest match news links.
This Premier League round-up brings together the key fixtures for Match Week of 9 May 2026, with a quick predictions table, predicted lineups, best odds and short match-by-match previews in one place.
Quick Predictions Table
| Match | Kick-off | Predicted score | Detailed Match Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool vs Chelsea | Sat 9 May 2026 12:30 BST | 1-1 | Read review |
| Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers | Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST | 1-1 | Read review |
| Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth | Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST | 1-2 | Read review |
| Sunderland vs Manchester United | Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST | 1-1 | Read review |
| Manchester City vs Brentford | Sat 9 May 2026 17:30 BST | 2-0 | Read review |
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 12:30 BST
Liverpool vs Chelsea Best Odds
Short form guide
Liverpool vs Chelsea carries a stronger statistical case for Liverpool, with the win probability giving them a clear advantage before kick-off. The underdog route is likely to depend on defensive control, set pieces and taking chances when the match opens up. The score prediction is 1-1.
Chance creation at both ends is a major part of the match read, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 65.07%, No 34.93% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 67.77%, Under 32.23%. The more aggressive side in transition may be the one that turns that goals angle into control.
Recent results
Liverpool last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 03/05/26 |  Man Utd vs  Liverpool |
3 – 2 |
| Premier League | 25/04/26 | Liverpool vs  Crystal Palace |
3 – 1 |
| Premier League | 19/04/26 |  Everton vs Liverpool |
1 – 2 |
Chelsea last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 04/05/26 |  Chelsea vs  Nottm Forest |
1 – 3 |
| Premier League | 21/04/26 |  Brighton vs Chelsea |
3 – 0 |
| Premier League | 18/04/26 | Chelsea vs Man Utd |
0 – 1 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 04/10/25 | Chelsea vs Liverpool |
2 – 1 |
| Premier League | 04/05/25 | Chelsea vs Liverpool |
3 – 1 |
| Premier League | 20/10/24 | Liverpool vs Chelsea |
2 – 1 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Dominik Szoboszlai against Malo Gusto could be decisive if Liverpool can use that side to create space and carry the ball into dangerous areas. |
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Alexis Mac Allister against Cole Palmer is a key midfield contest because both can influence tempo and help their side control possession. |
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Dominik Szoboszlai is key for Liverpool because his role between midfield and attack can link play and help Liverpool turn pressure into chances. |
| Liverpool | Chelsea | João Pedro is key for Chelsea because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and Chelsea need him to make their forward play count. |
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Best Odds
Short form guide
Brighton & Hove Albion have the clearest result edge, with the full-time probabilities putting them at 62.67% compared with 14.53% for Wolverhampton Wanderers. That gives the match a defined favourite, although the prediction still leaves room for the game to tighten if the underdog can slow the tempo. The score prediction is 1-1.
The goal probabilities lean towards a more controlled match, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 42.63%, No 57.37% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 47.05%, Under 52.95%. That makes patience, set pieces and defensive shape central to how the fixture may unfold.
Recent results
Brighton & Hove Albion last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 02/05/26 |  Newcastle vs Brighton |
3 – 1 |
| Premier League | 21/04/26 | Brighton vs Chelsea |
3 – 0 |
| Premier League | 18/04/26 |  Tottenham vs Brighton |
2 – 2 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 02/05/26 |  Wolves vs  Sunderland |
1 – 1 |
| Premier League | 25/04/26 | Wolves vs Tottenham |
0 – 1 |
| Premier League | 18/04/26 |  Leeds vs Wolves |
3 – 0 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 05/10/25 | Wolves vs Brighton |
1 – 1 |
| Premier League | 10/05/25 | Wolves vs Brighton |
0 – 2 |
| Premier League | 26/10/24 | Brighton vs Wolves |
2 – 2 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Danny Welbeck against Santiago Bueno could be decisive if Brighton & Hove Albion can pin Wolves’ back three deep. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carlos Baleba against André looks important in midfield, with control there likely to shape who dictates the tempo. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Danny Welbeck is key for Brighton & Hove Albion because his movement and finishing can turn their recent attacking control into goals. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Adam Armstrong is key for Wolverhampton Wanderers because they have been short of goals, so his threat offers one of their clearest routes to a result. |
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Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth Best Odds
Short form guide
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth has a balanced result profile, with the draw probability at 24.72%. That makes the predicted scoreline important, because the numbers suggest a fixture where neither side is expected to run away with the match. The score prediction is 1-2.
The goals profile gives the fixture attacking appeal, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 59.98%, No 40.02% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 57.90%, Under 42.10%. That suggests both teams have enough route to goal to make defensive concentration as important as finishing quality.
Recent results
Fulham last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 02/05/26 |  Arsenal vs  Fulham |
3 – 0 |
| Premier League | 25/04/26 | Fulham vs  Aston Villa |
1 – 0 |
| Premier League | 18/04/26 |  Brentford vs Fulham |
0 – 0 |
AFC Bournemouth last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 03/05/26 |  Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 0 |
| Premier League | 22/04/26 | Bournemouth vs Leeds |
2 – 2 |
| Premier League | 18/04/26 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth |
1 – 2 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 03/10/25 | Bournemouth vs Fulham |
3 – 1 |
| Premier League | 14/04/25 | Bournemouth vs Fulham |
1 – 0 |
| Premier League | 29/12/24 | Fulham vs Bournemouth |
2 – 2 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Fulham | AFC Bournemouth | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham | AFC Bournemouth | Raúl Jiménez will need to find space against Adrien Truffert if Fulham are to turn home possession into chances. |
| Fulham | AFC Bournemouth | Emile Smith Rowe against Alex Scott could decide which side controls the pockets between midfield and attack. |
| Fulham | AFC Bournemouth | Raúl Jiménez is key for Fulham because he is the main reference point at centre-forward in their predicted shape. |
| Fulham | AFC Bournemouth | Evanilson is key for AFC Bournemouth because their recent results show they have been getting goals with him leading the line. |
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Sunderland vs Manchester United
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:00 BST
Sunderland vs Manchester United Best Odds
Short form guide
Manchester United have the clearest result edge, with the full-time probabilities putting them at 48.62% compared with 24.92% for Sunderland. That gives the match a defined favourite, although the prediction still leaves room for the game to tighten if the underdog can slow the tempo. The score prediction is 1-1.
The goal probabilities lean towards a more controlled match, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 49.71%, No 50.29% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 48.42%, Under 51.58%. That makes patience, set pieces and defensive shape central to how the fixture may unfold.
Recent results
Sunderland last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 02/05/26 | Wolves vs Sunderland |
1 – 1 |
| Premier League | 24/04/26 | Sunderland vs Nottm Forest |
0 – 5 |
| Premier League | 19/04/26 | Aston Villa vs Sunderland |
4 – 3 |
Manchester United last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 03/05/26 | Man Utd vs Liverpool |
3 – 2 |
| Premier League | 27/04/26 | Man Utd vs Brentford |
2 – 1 |
| Premier League | 18/04/26 | Chelsea vs Man Utd |
0 – 1 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 04/10/25 | Man Utd vs Sunderland |
2 – 0 |
| Premier League | 09/04/17 | Sunderland vs Man Utd |
0 – 3 |
| Premier League | 26/12/16 | Man Utd vs Sunderland |
3 – 1 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Sunderland | Manchester United | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | Manchester United | Brian Brobbey will need to use his physical presence to trouble Ayden Heaven and give Sunderland a way up the pitch. |
| Sunderland | Manchester United | Chemsdine Talbi against Bruno Fernandes could shape the midfield battle, with Sunderland needing Talbi to work hard without the ball. |
| Sunderland | Manchester United | Brian Brobbey is key for Sunderland because he is the main attacking outlet and the player most likely to turn pressure into chances. |
| Sunderland | Manchester United | Benjamin Sesko is key for Manchester United because he has been the central forward in their recent wins and offers the clearest finishing threat. |
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Manchester City vs Brentford
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 17:30 BST
Manchester City vs Brentford Best Odds
Short form guide
Manchester City look the more convincing side on the numbers, with 67.83% attached to their full-time result probability. The preview still leaves tactical risk in the game, especially if Brentford can turn transitions into sustained pressure. The score prediction is 2-0.
The scoring outlook gives the fixture upside, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 52.19%, No 47.81% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 58.05%, Under 41.95%. Wide areas and set pieces may become especially important if the game stretches.
Recent results
Manchester City last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 04/05/26 | Everton vs  Man City |
3 – 3 |
| Premier League | 22/04/26 |  Burnley vs Man City |
0 – 1 |
| Premier League | 19/04/26 | Man City vs Arsenal |
2 – 1 |
Brentford last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 02/05/26 | Brentford vs  West Ham |
3 – 0 |
| Premier League | 27/04/26 | Man Utd vs Brentford |
2 – 1 |
| Premier League | 18/04/26 | Brentford vs Fulham |
0 – 0 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 05/10/25 | Brentford vs Man City |
0 – 1 |
| Premier League | 14/01/25 | Brentford vs Man City |
2 – 2 |
| Premier League | 14/09/24 | Man City vs Brentford |
2 – 1 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Manchester City | Brentford | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | Brentford | Erling Haaland against Keane Lewis-Potter could decide whether City’s main striker gets the space to finish chances. |
| Manchester City | Brentford | Antoine Semenyo against Dango Ouattara is a useful midfield duel that may shape who carries the ball forward more effectively. |
| Manchester City | Brentford | Erling Haaland is key for Manchester City because their attacking shape is built to supply him in dangerous areas. |
| Manchester City | Brentford | Igor Thiago is key for Brentford because he is the main outlet at the top of their 4-2-3-1 and the likeliest route to a goal. |
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Best Odds
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:21:49
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:23:08
Fulham vs AFC Bournemouth
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:22:42
Sunderland vs Manchester United
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:21:31
Manchester City vs Brentford
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:22:07
