Weekend Football Predictions (Ethiopia Time): This Weekend’s Premier League Tips
Updated 12 October 2026. Premier League matchweek 7 runs from Saturday 17 to Monday 19 October. Below are all ten fixtures in Ethiopian time (EAT, UTC+3), the table after six games, how last weekend’s picks did, and our reasoned picks for the five biggest games. These are opinions based on form and team news, not guaranteed results. There is no such thing as a “sure” or “fixed” match.
Premier League fixtures this weekend (Ethiopia time)
| Day | Match | Kick-off (EAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct | Everton v Chelsea | 14:30 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Brentford v Liverpool | 17:00 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Fulham v Hull City | 17:00 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Manchester City v Ipswich Town | 17:00 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | 19:30 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Bournemouth v Sunderland | 16:00 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Brighton v Crystal Palace | 16:00 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Leeds United v Manchester United | 16:00 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Nottingham Forest v Arsenal | 18:30 |
| Mon 19 Oct | Tottenham v Coventry City | 22:00 |
Times converted from the official Premier League schedule (UK time + 2 hours). The official list marks Bournemouth v Sunderland as subject to change, and TV picks can still move other games, so check again on matchday.
How last weekend’s picks did (10–11 October)
| Match | Our pick | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool v Manchester City | Both teams to score | 0-3 | Lost |
| Arsenal v Leeds United | Arsenal to win | 2-1 | Won |
| Manchester United v Tottenham | United or draw | 1-1 | Won |
| Chelsea v Bournemouth | Chelsea to win | 5-1 | Won |
| Sunderland v Brighton | Brighton to win | 0-2 | Won |
Four of five correct. The miss is a reminder that even good reasoning loses often: City kept a clean sheet at Anfield and won 3-0.
Where the table stands after six games
Manchester City have won all six (18 points). Arsenal are second on 15, Brighton third on 13 with the best goal difference. Brentford, Everton and Chelsea have 10 points each; Leeds, Hull, Liverpool and Ipswich have 9. At the bottom, Fulham have 2 points, while Tottenham, Bournemouth and Coventry have 3. Newcastle and Coventry have a game in hand.
Our picks for the big games
Everton v Chelsea — Sat 17 Oct, 14:30 EAT
Both teams have 10 points. Chelsea just beat Bournemouth 5-1, their first league win in four games. Everton are hard to beat at home but conceded twice in a 2-2 draw at Hull last weekend.
Pick: Both teams to score. Lean: Chelsea or draw (double chance).
Manchester City v Ipswich Town — Sat 17 Oct, 17:00 EAT
City are the only team with a perfect record and just won 3-0 at Liverpool. Ipswich have done well as a promoted side (9 points, including a 2-1 win over Fulham), but the gap in quality is large.
Pick: Manchester City to win. Lean: over 2.5 goals.
Brentford v Liverpool — Sat 17 Oct, 17:00 EAT
Brentford are fourth and scored twice at Aston Villa (2-2). Liverpool have only 9 points from six games and were beaten 3-0 at home by City. Cody Gakpo was injured on international duty and needed a scan, so check Liverpool’s team sheet.
Pick: Both teams to score. Liverpool are not reliable enough right now to back to win away from home.
Leeds United v Manchester United — Sun 18 Oct, 16:00 EAT
Leeds (9 points) lost only narrowly at Arsenal and are strong at Elland Road. United (6 points) drew 1-1 with Tottenham after conceding in stoppage time, and Bruno Fernandes has been playing through an injury.
Pick: Leeds or draw (double chance).
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal — Sun 18 Oct, 18:30 EAT
Arsenal are second and beat Leeds 2-1. Forest have 5 points and lost 3-1 at Crystal Palace. Arsenal have some fitness questions in attack (Kai Havertz had a muscle problem during the international break), but their squad depth is far greater.
Pick: Arsenal to win. A narrow win is more likely than a big one.
How to use these predictions sensibly
- Check the official team sheets about one hour before kick-off. Injury news often changes late.
- Single bets are easier to control than long accumulators. One wrong leg loses the whole accumulator.
- Set a budget for the weekend and do not chase losses.
- Ignore Telegram channels that sell “fixed matches”. They are scams.
For more on markets and odds, read our Premier League betting guide for Ethiopia.
Bookmakers that cover every Premier League game
These international bookmakers accept players from Ethiopia and offer full pre-match and live markets for all ten fixtures:
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21+ only. All Ethiopian sports-betting licences were revoked on 15 December 2025 and no operator is currently licensed in Ethiopia; the international bookmakers above are licensed abroad, not in Ethiopia. Check the legal status before you deposit, and gamble responsibly.
FAQ
What time do Premier League games start in Ethiopia?
Until 24 October, UK clocks are on summer time, so Ethiopian time is UK time plus 2 hours: a 15:00 UK kick-off starts at 17:00 EAT. From 25 October the difference becomes 3 hours (15:00 UK = 18:00 EAT).
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are opinions based on form, the league table and confirmed injury news. Football results are uncertain, and anyone selling “sure” or “fixed” matches is not telling the truth.
Is there Champions League football this weekend?
No. Champions League matches are played midweek, usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This page covers weekend league games and is updated every week.
Is online betting legal in Ethiopia?
No Ethiopian operator holds a licence since 15 December 2025. Read our legal guide and the relaunch news for the latest status.
21+ only. This page is information and opinion, not betting advice. Gamble responsibly.