Last Updated on 23/01/2026 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 |
|---|---|
| Brighton vs Everton | |
| Leeds vs Arsenal | |
| Wolves vs Bournemouth | |
| Chelsea vs West Ham | |
| Liverpool vs Newcastle | |
| Aston Villa vs Brentford | |
| Man United vs Fulham | |
| Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace | |
| Tottenham vs Man City | |
| Sunderland vs Burnley |
This weekend’s Premier League fixture list that our pundits have to get their teeth into starts with West Ham vs Sunderland at 12.30pm on Saturday afternoon, and we are already getting into must-win territory for The Hammers if they are to avoid relegation, especially at home.
There are only three matches at 3 pm on Saturday because of the teams with European commitments. Fulham play Brighton, Burnley play Tottenham, and Manchester City play Wolves. Spurs had a great result in the Champions League during the week, but Thomas Frank will still be under pressure given their Premier League form. Manchester City had a shocking result, and they will need to bounce back against bottom club Wolves, who have been improving in recent weeks.
The 5.30pm kick-off this Saturday is Bournemouth vs Liverpool.
Onto Sunday, there are four live matches on TV, three of which are at 2pm. Crystal Palace are a club who are spirraling out of control after the manager’s comments last weekend, and they host Chelsea. Newcastle play Aston Villa off the back of a good Champions League win, and Brentford play Nottingham Forest, who are trying to put some space between themselves and the bottom three.
The big match of the weekend comes at 4.30pm when Manchester United travel to leaders Arsenal, jubilant after their Manchester Derby win last weekend. This will be a really tough test for Michael Carrick’s side, but Arsenal are struggling for goals in the Premier League, so if United can put up another good defensive display, who knows what will happen.
The Monday Night Football this week is Everton vs Leeds at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. David Moyes’ side got a brilliant win away at Aston Villa last weekend, but their home form has left them down this season, and in-form Leeds will fancy their chances of causing an upset here.
How Knows Knows Sees this Week’s Premier League Matches
West Ham vs Sunderland (Prediction: 1–1)
Jones Knows centres his thinking on Sunderland’s rising confidence and the growing influence of Enzo Le Fée. Since being moved into a central role, Le Fée has become more assertive, dictating play and shooting more often, backed up by strong underlying numbers. West Ham’s home issues remain unresolved, while Sunderland arrive in good form and look comfortable controlling matches through midfield. Jones expects a competitive, balanced game rather than one dominated by the hosts. Sunderland’s technical quality and West Ham’s inconsistency point towards a stalemate, with neither side doing enough to fully impose themselves over 90 minutes.
Burnley vs Tottenham (Prediction: 0–2)
Despite Burnley’s recent results, Jones Knows takes a data-led stance and paints a bleak underlying picture for the Clarets. They rank bottom across virtually all defensive and attacking metrics, suggesting recent points are masking structural problems. Tottenham, by contrast, possess a much higher ceiling and showed their intensity and organisation in midweek against Dortmund. Jones dismisses the idea that Spurs struggle away from home, pointing to several strong away wins already this season. Turf Moor does not worry him, and he believes Tottenham’s pressing and ball speed will overwhelm Burnley. This is his strongest call of the weekend.
Fulham vs Brighton (Prediction: 1–1)
Jones Knows identifies this as the classic “unfashionable draw” fixture. The teams are separated by just a point, operate at a similar level, and rarely dominate opponents of comparable quality. He expects long periods of equilibrium, with neither side able to sustain control. Rather than chasing a winner, Jones leans into market logic, noting that draw prices are often inflated because bettors prefer backing winners. Tactically, he sees two well-coached teams cancelling each other out through possession and structure. The result, in his view, is a match that settles naturally into balance and ends all square.
Manchester City vs Wolves (Prediction: 1–2)
Jones Knows deliberately swims against the tide here. While the market expects goals because of City’s reputation, he highlights Wolves’ impressive defensive process under Rob Edwards, ranking among the league’s best for expected goals conceded. City’s week has been chaotic, filled with pressure and distraction, which Jones believes leads to pragmatism rather than attacking freedom. He argues City only need control, not a statement win. That opens the door for a tighter contest and even a Wolves upset. Rather than backing City at short odds, Jones prefers unders on goals, expecting a tense, controlled game rather than a rout.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool (Prediction: 1–2)
Jones Knows focuses less on the match result and more on Florian Wirtz’s growing influence at Liverpool. After a slow adaptation period following his big-money move, Wirtz’s confidence and output have surged, with goals and assists arriving regularly. Bournemouth’s open style appeals to Jones, as it creates space between the lines — exactly where Wirtz thrives. While he still expects Liverpool to edge the game on quality, he sees it as competitive rather than dominant. Bournemouth will have chances, but Liverpool’s increasing rhythm in attack should be enough to secure a narrow away victory.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest (Prediction: 2–0)
This is one of Jones Knows’ most straightforward reads. Brentford at home is, in his view, a repeatable edge built on structure, intensity and atmosphere rather than luck. Their home record is elite, and they consistently win second balls, dominate duels and make games uncomfortable for visitors. Nottingham Forest’s approach plays into those strengths, and Jones expects Brentford to control the key moments. He does not overcomplicate the analysis, seeing this as a venue-based play where the numbers, the eye test and the environment all point in the same direction: a solid, professional home win.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea (Prediction: 1–2)
Jones Knows believes psychology and clarity are decisive here. Crystal Palace face uncertainty with Oliver Glasner’s impending departure, which subtly weakens authority and focus, even if effort remains. Chelsea, despite their own turbulence earlier in the season, arrive with a clearer objective and no looming distractions. Jones argues that this mental clarity often decides close Premier League games. While Palace are unlikely to collapse, fine margins should favour Chelsea, who have more structure and purpose at this stage. He expects Palace to compete but ultimately sees Chelsea’s sharper mindset and direction carrying them through.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa (Prediction: 2–1)
Jones Knows zooms in on Joelinton’s role and temperament. Newcastle rely on his aggression and intensity, but Villa’s technical players consistently draw him into fouls and bookings. That battle in midfield is central to how this game unfolds. Despite Villa’s quality, Jones still favours Newcastle at St James’ Park, where their intensity and emotional energy are far greater than away from home. He expects a physical, fiery contest, shaped by duels and transitions rather than control. While Villa will have moments, Jones believes Newcastle’s edge, crowd energy and midfield bite will tilt a close game their way.
Arsenal vs Manchester United (Prediction: 2–0)
Jones Knows frames this through timing and trends, focusing on Bukayo Saka’s goal drought. Rather than seeing it as a negative, he views it as an opportunity, believing scoring runs always snap suddenly. Arsenal’s control and territorial dominance should give Saka ample involvement in dangerous areas. Jones expects Arsenal to dictate large spells, limiting United’s ability to play with the intensity they showed in the derby. Even if United defend well early, Arsenal’s structure and pressure should tell over time. He predicts a controlled home win, built on patience rather than chaos.
Everton vs Leeds (Prediction: 1–2)
Jones Knows leans heavily into the “ex-factor” narrative surrounding Dominic Calvert-Lewin facing Everton. Motivation, familiarity and form combine to make him a key figure. Leeds’ attacking output has been excellent, ranking among the league’s best over recent weeks, and Jones believes their confidence will show again. Everton may compete physically, but Leeds’ sharper attacking rhythm should create decisive moments. Jones expects a lively game with chances at both ends, but ultimately backs Leeds’ momentum and Calvert-Lewin’s finishing to edge a tight contest under the lights.
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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.
