Last Updated on 08/05/2026 by Andy Clark
Jones Knows predictions come every week when there are Premier League fixtures, and the Sky Sports pundit will predict the correct score for each upcoming Premier League fixture.
These predictions are completely free, and we will add them to the table below as soon as Jones Knows publishes his predictions on the Sky Sports website.
Paul Merson used to produce weekly predictions for Sky Sports, but now Jones Knows has replaced him, and he seems to have a good knowledge of the top-flight teams, giving some very accurate predictions throughout last season and the best bets.
Jones Knows Predictions Today
How many scores will Jones Knows get right this weekend? See his predictions for today’s Premier League fixtures below to find out!
| Fixture | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Liverpool vs Chelsea | 3-1 |
| Brighton vs Wolves | 3-0 |
| Fulham vs Bournemouth | 3-2 |
| Sunderland vs Man United | 1-2 |
| Man City vs Brentford | 3-2 |
| Burnley vs Aston Villa | 0-1 |
| Crystal Palace vs Everton | 0-1 |
| Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 1-2 |
| West Ham vs Arsenal | 0-1 |
| Spurs vs Leeds | 2-0 |
Jones Knows Predicts this Week’s Premier League Matches
Sky Sports tipster Jones Knows has delivered his Premier League predictions for the weekend — backing Liverpool to overpower Chelsea 3-1 at Anfield, Brighton to dismantle Wolves 3-0, Igor Thiago to torment Manchester City, and Bruno Fernandes to chase the all-time Premier League assists record at Sunderland.
Below: every match analysed with Jones Knows’ value angles and score predictions.
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Saturday
Liverpool vs Chelsea — Anfield, 12:30
Score prediction: 3-1 | Best bet: Liverpool to win and over 2.5 goals at 11/8 with Sky Bet
Jones Knows opens with a striking observation — Enzo Maresca is becoming a better manager by the day since leaving Chelsea, and the current Chelsea side look directionless. No clear structure, no rhythm and too many individuals going through the motions, with the FA Cup final and World Cup adding distraction. That’s a dangerous mix heading to Anfield, where Liverpool have lost just once in their last 11 home games. With Liverpool sensing vulnerability and Chelsea “there for the taking,” Jones backs the obvious result with goals built in. The win-plus-overs combination at 11/8 is the value angle — captures both the home win consensus AND the goal-rich expectation. Worth pairing with Mohamed Salah anytime goalscorer for bet builder construction.
Brighton vs Wolves — Amex Stadium, 15:00
Score prediction: 3-0 | Best bet: Mats Wieffer to be carded at 11/4 with Sky Bet
Jones Knows takes a niche-but-sharp angle here. Wolves are streetwise about drawing fouls, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde excellent at putting defenders under pressure and Matheus Mane wise beyond his years at drawing them. Mats Wieffer operating in central areas from his hybrid right-back role is set to face that pressure directly — and there’s history. Wieffer’s been booked in his last two starts against Wolves and carries a 0.4 cards per 90 ratio this season. Jones Knows backs his card at 11/4, “a huge amount of potential.” Beyond the niche pick, the 3-0 score prediction also points to the over 2.5 goals plus Brighton clean sheet bet builder angle.
Fulham vs Bournemouth — Craven Cottage, 15:00
Score prediction: 3-2 | Best bet: Over 3.5 goals at 11/8 with Sky Bet ⭐
Jones Knows tags this as a fixture with proper end-of-season edge — Fulham (11th) sit just a point behind Bournemouth (6th) if they win, with the European race still wide open. Bournemouth are unbeaten in 16 matches in all competitions inside 90 minutes, while Fulham have every incentive to attack at home with Wolves up next. Both sides have everything to gain from a win — psychologically, materially, and for shaping the European picture. That’s why Jones Knows zeroes in on goals: the over 3.5 line at 11/8 captures the open, end-to-end nature he expects. The 3-2 score prediction supports this perfectly — fits naturally as a bet of the day angle and pairs with BTTS markets at strong prices.
Sunderland vs Manchester United — Stadium of Light, 15:00
Score prediction: 1-2 | Best bet: Bruno Fernandes assist at 11/8 with Sky Bet ⭐
Jones Knows is doubling down on Fernandes after the bet landed last week against Liverpool. He flags an important market detail — Sky Bet settle assist markets using Fantasy Football rules from the official Premier League account, which differs from Opta’s definitions. That gave punters a payout last week even though Opta didn’t credit Fernandes. The compelling number: Fernandes is on 19 Premier League assists this season, just one behind the all-time record jointly held by Henry (2002/03) and De Bruyne (2019/20). He’s playing like a man hunting history — the slide-rule pass, the clipped cross, the early release. Fernandes assist plus United win is the natural bet builder construction.
Manchester City vs Brentford — Etihad Stadium, 17:30
Score prediction: 3-2 | Best bet: Igor Thiago to score anytime at 2/1 with Sky Bet
City have no margin for error in the title race, but Jones Knows spots cracks. City conceded chances worth 2.72 expected goals at Everton — the fifth-most they’ve allowed under Pep Guardiola and their worst defensive output in a single match since 2024. Teams are finding ways to get at them. Igor Thiago has been Brentford’s revelation — 22 Premier League goals, the most ever by a Brazilian in a single Premier League campaign, and right in the Golden Boot race. He’s the focal point for everything Brentford do well in attack. At 2/1 to score anytime, Jones Knows calls it “a big price.” The 3-2 score prediction implies BTTS, opening up BTTS-and-win bet builders for City.
Sunday
Burnley vs Aston Villa — Turf Moor, 14:00
Score prediction: 0-1 | Best bet: Villa to win by exactly one goal at 5/2 with Sky Bet
Jones Knows takes a smart trend-led angle. Villa aren’t a team that blows sides away — 12 of their 17 league wins this season have come by a one-goal margin. They manage matches when they get in front. With Champions League qualification on the line, results matter more than performances. Rather than backing the obvious 4/7 Villa win, Jones layers the trend: Villa to win by exactly one goal at 5/2 captures the value built into the way Villa actually play. The 0-1 score prediction fits both the trend and the cautious end-of-season Villa profile. Pairs naturally with Ollie Watkins anytime goalscorer for bet builder value.
Crystal Palace vs Everton — Selhurst Park, 14:00
Score prediction: 0-1 | Best bet: Keane/Tarkowski first goalscorer split
Jones Knows builds a stat-led case for Everton’s centre-backs as the route to goal. Palace have shipped 17 goals from set-pieces this season, second-most in the Premier League behind Bournemouth’s 19. With that vulnerability, Everton’s loaded set-piece threats become the natural angle. Michael Keane to score first at 16/1 plus James Tarkowski to score first at 25/1 with Sky Bet covers both threats. Keane averages 1.1 shots per game (eye-catching for a centre-back) and Tarkowski 0.9 shots per game, attacking first-contact zones aggressively. Splitting stakes between them gives bigger combined coverage than betting on one alone. Worth checking Sky Bet’s first goalscorer markets for full odds.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle — City Ground, 14:00
Score prediction: 1-2 | Best bet: Newcastle on the draw no bet at 10/11 with Sky Bet
Jones Knows leans into Bruno Guimaraes’ importance to Newcastle — and the numbers are staggering. Since the start of last season, Newcastle have won just 18% of Premier League matches without him; with him in the side, that figure jumps to 50%. His return against Brighton last week saw Newcastle dictate rhythm again, sharper in press and transitions, calmer in midfield build-up. With Forest potentially running on fumes after the Europa League semi-final, Newcastle on the draw no bet at 10/11 gives you Newcastle’s full price benefit if they win, AND your stake back if it ends in a draw. The 1-2 score prediction reinforces an away-win-and-Guimaraes-assist bet builder angle.
West Ham vs Arsenal — London Stadium, 16:30
Score prediction: 0-1 | Best bet: Viktor Gyokeres to score first at 9/2 with Sky Bet ⭐
Arsenal are 1/5 to win the title, but the West Ham trip is exactly the kind of fixture that becomes scrappy and small-margin. Jones Knows picks Viktor Gyokeres as the man to settle it. Gyokeres is the top-scoring Premier League striker over the last three months with nine in his last 12 league appearances — but it’s the edge to his game that catches Jones Knows’ eye. The physicality, movement, the way he’s engaging defenders: “He’s reminding me of Diego Costa.” Combative, aggressive, a constant problem for his marker. At 9/2 to score the opening goal, the angle has serious value. The 0-1 score prediction frames Gyokeres anytime goalscorer alongside Arsenal to win at bet builder prices.
Monday
Tottenham vs Leeds — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 20:00
Score prediction: 2-0 | Best bet: Tottenham to win at 4/5 with Sky Bet
Jones Knows rates Spurs’ performance at Aston Villa more highly than the consensus. Yes, Villa were poor — but Spurs producing that level of bravery, aggression and territorial dominance under pressure was seriously impressive. The control was the eye-opener: Villa didn’t register a shot until the 61st minute and had just one touch in the Spurs box before then. “Complete territorial domination — the kind of control usually associated with Manchester City or Arsenal.” If Spurs reproduce anything close to that level here, Leeds could be overwhelmed quickly. The 4/5 price is short, but Jones Knows finds it difficult to argue against if the psychological corner has genuinely been turned. The 2-0 score prediction backs the win-plus-clean-sheet bet builder angle, with implications for the Tottenham relegation picture.
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Are Jones Knows Premier League Predictions Any Good?
Jones Knows has a decent record of predicting Premier League results correctly, and hopefully, he can carry that on to this season in his Sky Sports column. If you are looking for more Sky Sports predictions on the football this season then David Prutton’s Championship predictions are always popular, despite some sets of fans thinking he never predicts their team to win!
The best way to decide how good Jones Knows predictions are is to follow his guide for a few weekends and see how well his predictions go. He will be giving out his correct score selection for every Premier League match this season as well as a preview of the game and the reasons for why he is expecting the chosen team to win.
Who is Jones Knows?
Jones Knows is a Sky Sports football pundit who makes predictions for the upcoming Premier League matches. He is a data-driven Sky Sports pundit, and he is also on Twitter, giving some insight into football on his page, which you can find below.
He also produces some horse racing tips for Sky Sports as well, but as the season rolls on, we will have regular Jones Knows Sky Sports predictions for every game.