Another week of Premier League action, another round of triumphs, surprises, and… well, a couple of stumbles for our predictions here at Pitch Analytics. Overall, we’ve nailed 6 out of 10 results this week, keeping our season-long prediction accuracy at a solid 59.8%. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of how our forecasts fared against the chaotic, unpredictable beast that is the Premier League.
Tottenham vs West Ham
Prediction: Tottenham
Result: Tottenham
Spurs are flying high, and we didn’t expect their pace to slow down against the Hammers. Tottenham’s clean-cut win here is exactly what we envisioned. We’re off to a good start!
Fulham vs Aston Villa
Prediction: Aston Villa
Result: Aston Villa
No surprises here either. Villa continued their impressive form, and Fulham didn’t have enough bite to challenge them. The Villans’ dominance made this an easy call.
Ipswich Town vs Everton
Prediction: Ipswich Town
Result: Everton
Oops! We backed Ipswich in this one, banking on their promotion buzz, but Everton had other ideas. The Toffees pulled off a much-needed win, silencing their doubters and upsetting our prediction.
Man United vs Brentford
Prediction: Man United
Result: Man United
Despite their turbulent season, United delivered on this occasion, getting the job done at Old Trafford. Another accurate prediction in the bag—just the kind of result Erik ten Hag’s side desperately needed to stabilize their shaky start.
Newcastle vs Brighton
Prediction: Newcastle
Result: Brighton
Here’s where things went a bit sideways. We fancied Newcastle’s resurgence, but Brighton came storming through with their high-energy, swashbuckling football. The Seagulls continue to prove they’re not just a fun side—they’re contenders.
Southampton vs Leicester City
Prediction: Southampton
Result: Leicester City
Leicester’s foxes outwitted Southampton on this occasion, making our prediction of a Saints win fall flat. Leicester’s ability to bounce back with a commanding performance reminded us they’re still a force in the top half.
Bournemouth vs Arsenal
Prediction: Arsenal
Result: Bournemouth
Oh, Arsenal… You had one job! We were backing the Gunners to grab a routine win, but Bournemouth flipped the script, leaving Arteta’s men scratching their heads. That one stung us as much as it did for Arsenal fans.
Wolves vs Man City
Prediction: Man City
Result: Man City
Champions gonna champion. City rolled through Wolves just as we thought they would. Pep Guardiola’s side is simply relentless, and this was a no-brainer for our predictions.
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Prediction: Liverpool
Result: Liverpool
A heavyweight clash, and we had our money on Klopp’s Reds to deliver at Anfield. And deliver they did! Chelsea put up a fight, but Liverpool’s firepower proved too much. Prediction accuracy holding strong here!
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
Prediction: Nottingham Forest
Result: Nottingham Forest
Ending the week on a high note, we called Forest’s win over Palace right. The tricky trees took control and dispatched Palace in style, closing out Matchweek 8 with a flourish for our predictions.
While there were a couple of results we didn’t see coming—thanks to Everton’s resurgence and Bournemouth’s shocker over Arsenal—Matchweek 8 was a strong showing for us overall. With 59.8% of the season’s matches correctly predicted, we’re keeping the momentum going. Let’s see if the chaos of the Premier League can keep up with our analytics!