2025-26 Season Predictions: Premier League and Champions League

 Predicting the 2025-26 Premier League and Champions League season with analysis, title contenders, surprises and drama.

The 2025-26 European football season has officially kicked off! After a tumultuous summer highlighted by Chelsea beating Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final, Europe's top leagues return with plenty of drama.

The Premier League kicks off with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth, while LaLiga and Ligue 1 also kick off the same week. The Bundesliga and Serie A follow the following week. It's the perfect time for ESPN's writers to make their predictions for the 2025-26 season , from the title, to European qualification, to who will be relegated.

Premier League 2025-26: Liverpool and Arsenal compete for the throne

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Many ESPN pundits believe Liverpool are the favourites to retain their title. However, Arsenal also received many votes, and Manchester City remain a major threat.

Premier League Predictions from Experts

ExpertChampionTop 4 (unranked)RelegationConnellyLiverpoolArsenal, Man City, NewcastleWest Ham, Sunderland, BurnleyDawsonLiverpoolMan City, Arsenal, ChelseaBrentford, Burnley, SunderlandHamiltonLiverpoolArsenal, Man City, ChelseaSunderland, Burnley, LeedsLaurensArsenalLiverpool, Man City, ChelseaLeeds, Burnley, WolvesLindopLiverpoolMan City, Arsenal, ChelseaLeeds, Sunderland, BurnleyMarcottiMan CityArsenal, Liverpool, ChelseaWolves, Sunderland, BurnleyOgdenArsenalLiverpool, Man City, ChelseaBrentford, Leeds, BurnleyOlleyLiverpoolArsenal, Man City, ChelseaBurnley, Leeds, BrentfordTigheLiverpoolArsenal, Man City, Aston VillaBurnley, Sunderland, Brentford

In the 2025-26 season prediction , Liverpool received 6/9 votes for the championship, Arsenal had 2 votes and Man City only 1 vote.

Golden Boot: Haaland overwhelms predictions

Erling Haaland, after a “below-level” season but still scoring 22 goals, was chosen by most experts for the Golden Boot award. In addition to Haaland, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak (if he goes to Liverpool) were also mentioned.

Golden Boot Prediction List:

  • Haaland: Connelly, Dawson, Hamilton, Laurens, Lindop, Marcotti, Ogden, Tighe
  • Wrong: Olley
  • Isak: Hamilton (in case of transfer to Liverpool)
The star returns strong

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Part of the fun of predicting the 2025-26 season is picking players who have “transformed” after last season.

  • Haaland was chosen by three experts because his 2024-25 season was considered “disappointing” despite still being in the top 3 scorers.
  • Martin Ødegaard is expected to regain his form after injury.
  • Jack Grealish could be the leader when he comes to Everton.
  • Mason Mount , Rodri and Phil Foden are also expected to return.
Coach most likely to be fired

Scott Parker (Burnley) is the name that appears the most, with the opinion that his squad is too weak and the history in the Premier League is not in his favor. Daniel Farke (Leeds) and Graham Potter (West Ham) are also "named" in the predictions.

Club will regret summer transfer window

Newcastle are the “champions” on this list. Experts say they have missed many important targets and will find it difficult to survive when playing in the Champions League. In addition, Manchester United and Liverpool are also mentioned because they have not completely solved their weak positions.

The team will decline suddenly.
  • Nottingham Forest : It is considered that they will have difficulty playing in Europa League and staying in the league.
  • Newcastle : Thin force when having to divide strength in European Cup.
  • Aston Villa : Out of Rashford, Asensio and lacking cover for Ollie Watkins.
  • Chelsea : Heavy match schedule leads to risk of running out of steam.
Wrexham and the Premier League dream

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All the pundits say Wrexham will struggle to make it to the top flight for a third successive season. The Championship is a completely different proposition, with many teams receiving “relegation money” from the Premier League.

Champions League 2025-26: PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool share predictions

Experts are divided into several groups when predicting the 2025-26 season in the Champions League arena.

ExpertChampions League Winner PredictionConnellyArsenalDawsonBarcelonaHamiltonReal MadridLaurensPSGLindopPSGMarcottiLiverpoolOgdenLiverpoolOlleyPSGTigheBarcelona

The most "hipster" football team to watch in Europe

Some interesting options:

  • Roma with coach Gian Piero Gasperini – either boom or bust.
  • Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille – blazing attack.
  • Napoli with Kevin De Bruyne.
  • Cesc Fabregas's Como – creative play.
  • Galatasaray – Leroy Sané and Victor Osimhen promise to “storm” the Süper Lig.
Bold predictions from experts

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  • Borussia Dortmund will compete head to head with Bayern Munich.
  • Leeds United will stay in the league despite being newbies.
  • Evan Ferguson leads the Serie A scoring charts while playing for Roma.
  • PSG won the 5th consecutive year.
  • Mikel Arteta leaves Arsenal at the end of the season.
  • Rashford scored 20+ goals for Barcelona.
  • Man City's 115-count case causes chaos in the Premier League.
Overall assessment

From the 2025-26 season predictions , several trends can be drawn:

  1. The Premier League will be a three-way race between Liverpool – Arsenal – Man City.
  2. Haaland remains at the centre of every individual prediction.
  3. Newcastle face a risky season.
  4. Champions League promises to be more competitive, no longer "monopolistic" like previous years.

The 2025-26 season will not only be a battle of tactics and form, but also a test of endurance and squad depth. From the Premier League title race, Champions League to the Golden Boot, every prediction for the 2025-26 season contains dramatic scenarios. Can Liverpool defend the title? Will Haaland retain the Golden Boot title? And will there be any shocks in Europe? The answer will only come when the season ends in May 2026.

FAQWho is predicted to win the Premier League in 2025-26?

The majority of experts chose Liverpool, while Arsenal and Man City also received some votes.


Who is the leading candidate for the Golden Boot?

Erling Haaland is predicted by most experts to lead the scoring list, alongside Salah and Isak.

Are Newcastle underrated this season?

Yes. Many experts believe that Newcastle have not added enough players and will have difficulty competing in the Champions League.

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