Gameweek 30
Gameweek 30 preview: predicted outcomes and the issues shaping the weekend
Preview and score predictions for Premier League Gameweek 30 assessing top race and relegation ties.
European setbacks have left Premier League clubs with quick chances to respond as Gameweek 30 arrives. The domestic slate matters for the title race and the relegation battle, and the fixtures that follow will shape momentum ahead of the international break.
Bournemouth arrive unbeaten in eight but have scored only once in their last three matches and last won at Everton over a month ago. They travel north to face Burnley, who are nine points adrift with nine to play after recent back-to-back defeats stalled momentum built from a dramatic victory at Crystal Palace. Prediction: Burnley 0–3 Bournemouth.
Sunderland were eliminated from the FA Cup by Port Vale and Régis Le Bris faces a growing injury list, yet the Black Cats sit clear of trouble after a 1–0 win at Leeds that pushed them to 40 points. Brighton have steadied with consecutive wins after a mixed start to 2026. Prediction: Sunderland 1–1 Brighton.
Arsenal have Champions League work and a Carabao Cup final looming, while Everton possess one of the league’s better away records. Arsenal struggled in Germany and drew 1–1 midweek, and previous encounters were decided by penalties from Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyökeres. Prediction: Arsenal 2–1 Everton.
Chelsea need a recovery after a late collapse in Paris that leaves their European hopes in doubt. Liam Rosenior’s Burnley beat Aston Villa 4–1 last week, and Chelsea sit four points clear of Liverpool in sixth. Newcastle continue to struggle away from home. Prediction: Chelsea 2–1 Newcastle.
Manchester City’s selection choices were scrutinised after a heavy Champions League defeat; it wasn’t quite the “biggest f— up” of Pep Guardiola’s career, but the result was damaging. City travel to West Ham, who continue a careful resurgence. Prediction: West Ham 0–2 Man City.
Crystal Palace seek to avoid European elimination and host Leeds, who remain inconsistent on the road. Prediction: Crystal Palace 1–1 Leeds.
Manchester United have regrouped since a loss at Newcastle; Aston Villa travel in improving form. Prediction: Man Utd 1–1 Aston Villa.
Nottingham Forest face Fulham at the City Ground in a crucial home test, with midweek European duties to follow. Prediction: Nott’m Forest 2–2 Fulham.
Liverpool should have enough to overcome a struggling Tottenham side missing key players to concussion. Prediction: Liverpool 2–1 Tottenham.
Brentford, seeking European qualification, host Wolves in the final fixture. Prediction: Brentford 3–1 Wolves.
Analytics & Stats
Six standout performers from Premier League gameweek 30, per FotMob
FotMob’s match ratings list the eight best performers from Premier League gameweek 30. Across clubs.
As the 2025/26 Premier League season reached gameweek 30, the table tension showed elsewhere: Tottenham Hotspur finally displayed signs of life in a relegation battle likely to go to the wire, West Ham United continued a resurgent escape attempt, and Nottingham Forest awaited the season’s end. FotMob’s match ratings identify a group of players who made the difference in this round.
Alex Scott (Bournemouth) was one of the highest-rated players in a 0–0 draw at Burnley. Scott completed 18 defensive contributions, including 12 ground duels won and eight recoveries, leading the game in those categories and frustrating Burnley’s attempts to get round him.
Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) earned an 8.3 rating for his role in Brighton’s 1–0 win over Sunderland that moved his side above the Black Cats. The winger worked hard defensively and scored with a sliced cross that inexplicably found the net.
William Saliba (Arsenal) produced a commanding display in a 2–0 win over Everton. Saliba finished with 127 touches, at least 34 more than any other player, created two chances, and played 13 passes into the final third, one of which was a long ball, underpinning a performance that combined defensive dominance with purposeful distribution.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) provided a simple but decisive contribution in a 1–0 win over Chelsea. A single pass released him into space in front of Robert Sánchez and he held his composure to slot home what proved to be the winning goal.
Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United) produced late heroics against Manchester City, scoring in the 91st minute to earn a point. The centre back also attracted a viral image after taking an Erling Haaland shot to the face and received a standing ovation from a Hammers fanbase rediscovering its affection for the team.
Dango Ouattara (Brentford) rated 8.3 after an excellent creative showing against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ouattara controlled Caoimhín Kelleher’s long ball and set up Igor Thiago, a move that briefly looked like it would secure a big victory before Wolves mounted a comeback to draw 2–2.
