Football Predictions: Barnes, Bowen Supported with 8/1 Wembley Bet Builder

Filmogaz.com previews Sunday’s Premier League and cup fixtures. The focus is on players likeliest to influence each game. Betting angles and match stats shape the analysis.

Newcastle v Sunderland

Kick-off is Sunday at 12:00, live on Sky Sports Main Event. Newcastle have conceded 24 league goals at St James’ Park this season. That is the club’s highest total at home since Eddie Howe became manager.

The hosts also shipped seven goals in a midweek trip to Catalonia. Bruno Guimarães is ruled out. Sandro Tonali is a major doubt. Joelinton offers a combative presence in midfield.

Joelinton has received a booking roughly every 106 minutes since late January. Harvey Barnes has been prolific with efforts. Barnes has registered three or more shots in seven of his last ten starts.

Sunderland remain conservative with attempts. They rank third lowest for shots this season. A cagey, low-scoring derby is therefore plausible.

Aston Villa v West Ham

This match kicks off at 14:15 on Sky Sports Premier League. West Ham have lost only twice in their last nine matches. Their run includes wins at Tottenham, Burnley and Fulham.

Villa have won just twice in their last ten league outings. They are the lowest-scoring top-flight team in 2026 so far. That lack of goals is the chief concern for Dean Smith’s side.

Villa draw more fouls than any other top-flight team. Mateus Fernandes committed five fouls in his last appearance, his highest tally since joining West Ham. He is a strong candidate to test referees again.

Jarrod Bowen has a strong record in this fixture. He has scored six times in 13 starts against Villa. Bowen has also contributed seven goal involvements in his last eight matches.

Tottenham v Nottingham Forest

Kick-off is listed at 14:15 on Sky Sports Main Event. Spurs required late drama at Anfield and produced a spirited win over Atletico Madrid. However, defensive issues persist.

Tottenham faced 35 shots across those two recent matches. Guglielmo Vicario made five saves in the midweek game alone. Tottenham have conceded more goals from outside the box than any other top-flight side this season.

Morgan Gibbs-White is a threat from distance. Seven of his last 12 efforts arrived from outside the penalty area. Nottingham Forest average 1.9 goals per 90 on their travels in 2026, making over 1.5 goals a realistic possibility.

Discipline has been a problem for Spurs this campaign. The team leads the league with 74 yellow cards in 2025/26. Cristian Romero was booked in both legs against Atletico and has picked up many home cautions.

Arsenal v Manchester City — Wembley Cup Final

The final kicks off at 16:30 and is live on ITV. Until 2021, Manchester City lifted the League Cup six times in eight seasons. Arsenal last won this competition in 1993.

City have struggled for consistency recently, with league draws and heavy defeats to Real Madrid. Arsenal have conceded just nine goals since late January. That amounts to roughly one goal every 140 minutes.

Late goals often decide meetings between these sides. Nine of the last 12 meetings saw goals after the 80th minute. Viktor Gyökeres has been prolific late; 13 of his 16 goals this season came after half-time.

Erling Haaland’s shot output has surged in recent appearances. He averaged an attempt every 11.2 minutes across two tough matches. Bukayo Saka also stands out for foul involvements, with about 3.56 per 90 this season.

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Betting and player-focus summary

• Newcastle v Sunderland — Watch Barnes for high shot volume. Joelinton is liable to pick up cards.
• Aston Villa v West Ham — Bowen is the primary attacking threat. Fernandes could draw cautions.
• Tottenham v Nottingham Forest — Expect long-range attempts and set-piece threats from Forest.
• Arsenal v Man City — Gyökeres and Haaland are key late-match candidates.

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