Premier League Weekend Preview: Fixtures, Kick-Off Times and Betting Markets (31 October-1November)

A heavyweight weekend of Premier League action is set for 31 October and 1 November, featuring two mouth-watering showdowns between huge English clubs. Manchester United’s trip to Chelsea kicks off the round on Saturday, while direct title contenders Arsenal and Liverpool clash at Anfield on Sunday.

Below you’ll find all nine fixtures with kick-off times in Irish time, a preview of every match and an overview of the betting markets worth examining this weekend.

Premier League Fixtures This Weekend: Kick-Off Times in Irish Time

All times are Irish time. Eight matches are set for Saturday, including Aston Villa vs Fulham in an unusually late kick-off slot. Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool is the only scheduled fixture on Sunday.

Premier League Weekend Preview: Saturday Matches

Chelsea vs Manchester United | Sat 31 Oct 12:30 | Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea host Manchester United in the weekend’s early kick-off, as Xabi Alonso’s side bid to bounce back after going two matches without a win. Manchester United have failed to win in their last eight, which is their longest winless run in over ten years.

The hosts will have Cole Palmer available again after serving a one-game ban, but Joao Pedro remains out. Michael Carrick remains in charge of United, but his defensive options are limited due to injuries to Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu.

The Red Devils are yet to win in six away games in all competitions this season, while they have won just 10 times in their last 41 visits to Stamford Bridge. Therefore, there could be value in siding with the hosts in the Double Chance market this Saturday.

Bournemouth vs Leeds | Sat 31 Oct 15:00 | Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

Bournemouth bring red-hot recent form into this round of fixtures, following victories in each of their previous five. Most impressive has been their defensive record over that period, keeping clean sheets in all wins. Last season’s top scorer Junior Kroupi is back in contention to start on Saturday, but Alex Scott remains out.

Despite making a solid start to the season, Daniel Farke’s Leeds have not won in their last four in the Premier League. The Whites have no fresh injury concerns, but Harry Wilson’s form will be a concern, as the attacking midfielder has failed to score in six Premier League appearances.

Bournemouth’s excellent attacking record could point to the most logical betting angle, as the Cherries have scored 14 goals in their previous five. Leeds have also been offensively sound, scoring six goals in five. Therefore, the over goals market could be worth exploring this weekend.

Coventry vs Sunderland | Sat 31 Oct 15:00 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry

Coventry have dropped back into the relegation places after losing back-to-back clashes against Tottenham and Fulham. However, the Sky Blues have recorded wins in two of their last four. The hosts have shown attacking quality over that period, netting six goals.

It has been a miserable start to the season for Sunderland, and a six-game winless run in the league sees them sit bottom of the standings. However, confidence could be gained from a 3-2 EFL Cup win over Brentford in midweek. That said, the Black Cats have been unable to score in their last three Premier League matches.

With both teams entering this round in the relegation places, a cagey affair is expected. Therefore, the under goals market could present the best value when making selections.

Manchester City vs Brighton | Sat 31 Oct 15:00 | Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Manchester City will be aiming to bounce back to form following a first league defeat of the campaign against Aston Villa last Saturday. The Citizens continue to be one of the best attacking teams in the league, scoring 11 goals in their last four. However, the hosts will be without the injured Antoine Semenyo this week.

Brighton’s form has dipped sharply in recent weeks, and they have now failed to win in three. Most concerning is that they have failed to score in two of those matches. However, the Seagulls did look back to their best in a 2-2 draw against City in midweek, before losing on penalties.

With so much attacking quality on display this weekend, goals are expected at the Etihad Stadium. Both teams to score (BTTS) could be an interesting angle, as City have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous five.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest | Sat 31 Oct 15:00 | Gtech Community Stadium, London

Brentford will be aiming to snap a four-game winless run when they host Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The Bees suffered a second defeat in three in midweek, losing 3-2 at Sunderland in the EFL Cup. Keith Andrews’ side have still been reliable in the final third, scoring nine in their previous five.

Pressure is mounting on Oliver Glasner, with Nottingham Forest now without a win in four. The Tricky Trees will have Morgan Gibbs-White available again, with the attacking midfielder registering three goal involvements in six appearances in 2026-27.

An away win could be an interesting angle this week, as Forest have won three of their last four against Brentford. The visitors have also avoided defeat in three of their four away matches in the Premier League this season.

Hull vs Ipswich | Sat 31 Oct 15:00 | MKM Stadium, Hull

Two of the newly promoted clubs collide in the Premier League this weekend. Hull have avoided defeat in three of their previous five, while the Tigers are yet to suffer a top-flight defeat at the MKM Stadium in 2026-27. Oli McBurnie will be key to their chances, although the striker has only two goal involvements in eight appearances.

Ipswich Town will take positives from their recent outings, picking up four points from a possible nine in their last three. The Tractor Boys have shown their attacking quality over that period, scoring five goals.

Despite excelling at home this season, Hull could be a vulnerable selection against Ipswich. The visitors have won back-to-back fixtures against their opponents and have avoided defeat in the previous five head-to-heads in all competitions.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace | Sat 31 Oct 17:30 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham are showing signs of improvement, and plenty of confidence will be gained following back-to-back wins against Coventry and Chelsea. Spurs are now unbeaten in their last three league matches. Defensive improvement has been a key reason for their improved results, having allowed just two goals in their previous three.

Crystal Palace snapped a four-game winless run in midweek, beating Fulham 1-0 in the EFL Cup. However, attacking output has still been a weakness for the Eagles this season, with just three goals scored in their previous four. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson is fit and available, but Ismaila Sarr remains out.

Tottenham’s improved form will make them hard to oppose, while it is also notable that the hosts have won 11 of the last 17 home head-to-heads. BTTS – No has also been a winning selection in three of the last four encounters.

Aston Villa vs Fulham | Sat 31 Oct 20:00 | Villa Park, Birmingham

Aston Villa’s six-game unbeaten run was halted midweek after they lost 3-0 to Bournemouth in the EFL Cup. However, Unai Emery rested many of his top stars for that fixture, and the Villans can still take confidence from their attacking record, having scored 12 goals in their last five.

Fulham should bring confidence into this weekend after winning without conceding in their last two in the Premier League. Alvaro Arbeloa will be without the injured Emile Smith Rowe, but Oscar Bobb has been in reliable recent form with four goals in his last ten for club and country.

Villa’s recent goals make this a tougher call, but a low-scoring affair shouldn’t be ruled out, as Fulham’s last three matches have all seen under 2.5 goals. Meanwhile, no more than one goal has been scored in two of the last three head-to-heads.

Premier League Weekend Preview: Sunday Match

Liverpool vs Arsenal | Sun 1 Nov 16:30 | Anfield, Liverpool

Liverpool have bounced back to form since a 3-0 loss to Manchester City, winning four of their previous five within 90 minutes. Their momentum continued in midweek, beating Chelsea on penalties in the EFL Cup. Attacking quality has been a focal point of their game, with 15 goals scored over the same period.

Arsenal will be without key attacking stars such as Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis this week, as they bid to bounce back from a shock EFL Cup exit at the hands of Fleetwood Town. The Gunners have avoided defeat in their last three league games, but they have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last eight in all competitions.

Injuries to key Arsenal attackers shouldn’t be overlooked this weekend. Their absence could also create value in the total goals market, with under 2.5 goals scored in both league meetings between the Gunners and the Reds last season.

Premier League Betting Markets This Weekend: What to Look At

TonyBet offers an excellent range of betting markets for this weekend’s Premier League matches. The match result market will be the most popular, with returns paid if you correctly predict the outcome: a home win, a draw or an away win.

Draw No Bet could be a useful alternative, especially in heavyweight clashes like Chelsea vs Manchester United and Liverpool vs Arsenal. The stake is returned if the match ends in a draw in this market. Goals markets, such as both teams to score (BTTS) and Over/Under, will also prove popular.

Based on recent form, Manchester City vs Brighton and Bournemouth vs Leeds should be high-scoring clashes. Meanwhile, Fulham have scored no more than once in their last three, making under 2.5 goals a logical selection for their clash with Aston Villa.

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