Football Predictions

Arsenal begin their title defence at home to newly-promoted Coventry City, with the Gunners brimming with confidence following a 3-0 Community Shield triumph over Manchester City. As David faces Goliath at Emirates Stadium, we predict a 3-0 home win. Star signing Bruno Guimaraes made his debut in that impressive victory, while Christos Tzolis was also handed his first appear ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 20:00

Estadio de La Cartuja will host an intriguing La Liga opener when Real Betis and Real Sociedad lock horns. Betis were not in action at the weekend and will be eager to make a winning start to their campaign. Manuel Pellegrini’s side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Inter in their final warm-up game, but their overall form remains encouraging, with Betis winning six of their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 20:00

Marseille will be looking to start their Ligue 1 campaign with a victory when they welcome Strasbourg to the Stade Velodrome. OM suffered a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in their last warm-up game, but they registered an impressive 2.03 xG per game across their last 10 fixtures. However, they will need to adapt to life without key forward Mason Greenwood, while centre-back Fac ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 19:45

Serie B newcomers Vicenza will be looking to make a strong impression when they welcome Catanzaro on the opening weekend. Vicenza are eager to put their Coppa Italia disappointment against Catania behind them and begin life back in the second tier with a positive result. Summer signing Gabriele Moncini is likely to make his Serie B debut and will be one to watch.

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This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 20:30

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Estadio Nuevo Arcangel when Cordoba and Girona lock horns in a highly anticipated clash. Cordoba will be looking to recover from a day-one defeat to Burgos and are likely to stick with their attack-minded approach. The hosts had 20 goal attempts in that match and registered an impressive 2.02 xG across their last 10 home games. However, Adils ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 20:00

Standard Liege and La Louviere meet in Jupiler League round 3 with both sides still searching for consistency. Standard have opened the campaign with back-to-back draws, sharing the spoils with Cercle Brugge 2-2 before a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mechelen. The hosts have scored 1.60 goals per game across their last 10 matches, although their home record is less convincing, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2026 at 19:45

All eyes will be on Signal Iduna Park when Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich lock horns in the German Super Cup, with both sides eager to start the new season with silverware. As Bayern were scoring goals for fun in preseason, we predict a 2-1 away win. Dortmund head into the showdown following a 3-2 win over Arsenal and a 2-2 draw with Roma in their final warm-up game. Th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:30

Hull City will be looking to claim a major scalp when they welcome Manchester United in the Premier League, with the newly-promoted Tigers hoping to make an early statement. Hull have made several notable additions this summer, bringing in Nobel Mendy, Lucas Herrington, Jens Hjerto-Dahl and Joe Gelhardt, while Kyle Joseph and Abu Kamara have moved on. Their preseason was som ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Everton will be eager to make a positive start to their Premier League campaign when they take on Crystal Palace to Goodison Park. As Everton are tough to beat at home, we predict that they will play out a 1-1 draw with Palace in their season opener. The Toffees drew 1-1 with Lille in their final warm-up and have undergone plenty of changes this summer, with Brennan Johnson, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Portman Road when Ipswich welcome Sunderland in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League opener. The Tractor Boys are eager to make a strong impression on their return to the top flight and head into the campaign on a four-game winning run in preseason, scoring plenty of goals along the way. The club chiefs have strengthened the squad ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Nottingham Forest will be eager to build on an impressive preseason when they face Leeds United in their Premier League opener. Forest defeated Bayer Leverkusen and Brest in their final two warm-up games, providing plenty of confidence ahead of the new campaign. Summer arrivals Ousmane Diomande, Gustavo Sa and Xaver Schlager are all expected to make their competitive debuts, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

There will be fireworks when Brentford and Tottenham lock horns in this highly-anticipated London derby at the Gtech Community Stadium. As Spurs did well to reinforce the squad in the summer, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Bees head into the new Premier League season full of confidence after crushing Eintracht Frankfurt 7-0 in their final warm-up game, having also beaten Ren ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 17:30

Estadio San Mames will be packed when Athletic Bilbao welcome Sevilla in their first La Liga game of the new campaign. Athletic are eager to make a flying start and will be looking to build around a squad that has remained largely unchanged, with no new signings arriving in the summer. The club chiefs did, however, manage to keep hold of star winger Nico Williams, while Unai ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 16:00

All eyes will be on Mestalla when Valencia and Celta Vigo lock horns in their La Liga opener. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday's showdown, we predict a 2-2 draw. Valencia are eager to make a positive start after building confidence with a preseason win over Hercules. The hosts have made several additions during the summer, with Ryunosuk ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 18:30

Espanyol will be looking to upset Real Madrid when the two sides lock horns at the RCDE Stadium. As Espanyol suit Real Madrid, we believe that there is big value in betting on Away Win. Los Periquitos kickstarted their La Liga campaign in style at the weekend, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Levante. Fernandez Jaen was the star of the show after scoring a brace and will be th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 20:30

Inter begin their title defence with a home clash against newly promoted Monza, with the Nerazzurri looking to carry their impressive preseason form into the new Serie A campaign. Inter ended their preparations with back-to-back wins over Juventus and Real Betis, and they have lost just once across their last 10 matches in all competitions. The hosts have also been particula ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 17:30

Udinese will look to build on a positive preseason when they welcome Como in their Serie A opener. However, we predict a 1-1 draw as Como have been producing excellent displays in the Italian top flight ever since Cesc Fabregas took over the reins. The Zebrette defeated Barcelona in their final warm-up game before beating Padova in the Coppa Italia, but their overall recent ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 17:30

Genoa will be eager to make a strong start to their Serie A campaign when they welcome Napoli to Stadio Luigi Ferraris. However, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 away win as Napoli were scoring goals for fun in preseason. The Rossoblu head into the opener boosted by a 4-1 Coppa Italia win over Ascoli, although their recent form has been inconsistent, with three victories fr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Stadio Ennio Tardini when Parma and Cagliari lock horns in their Serie A opener. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched ahead of Saturday's encounter, we predict a 1-1 draw. Parma head into the game in confident mood after beating Catania 2-0 in the Coppa Italia, with Italian rising star Simone Lontani pushing for a starting spot after sc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

Buoyed by their stunning French Super Cup triumph, Lens will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they welcome Auxerre in the opening round of the Ligue 1 season. Les Sang et Or defeated PSG 1-0 to lift the trophy and head into the campaign full of confidence, while they will also represent France in the Champions League. Lens have won seven of their last 1 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 16:15

Le Mans will be aiming to make a strong impression on their return to Ligue 1 when they welcome Brest in the opening round. The hosts head into the new campaign in excellent form, winning seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions and averaging 2.10 goals per game. They have also been busy strengthening the squad, with Yasser Larouci, Djibril Sidibe, and Bilal Brahim ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

Nice and Lorient face each other at the Allianz Riviera in the opening round of the Ligue 1 season, with both sides looking to start the campaign on a positive note. Nice have struggled in front of goal during preseason and failed to win their previous three matches. The hosts have also undergone significant changes, with Vanhoutte, Boga, Balde, and Louchet leaving the club. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

A fresh Ligue 1 campaign gets underway at Stadium de Toulouse as Toulouse and Lyon go head to head, with both sides having plenty to prove. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 1-1 draw. Toulouse will be looking to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Elche and HSV in their final warm-up games. Les Pitchouns have strengthened their squad with permanen ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

Ligue 1 newcomers Troyes will welcome Paris FC to kick off their new campaign, with both sides eager to start the season in style. Troyes continue life without talented left winger Mathys Detourbet, who joined Manchester City for a reported €25 million. The hosts played out a 1-1 draw with Panetolikos in their final warm-up game, but their overall form is encouraging. Troy ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45

Birmingham City will be aiming to claim their first Championship victory of the season when they welcome Bristol City in round two. As Bristol City failed to impress in their season opener, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Blues were held to a goalless draw by Sheffield United in their opener, despite dominating possession with 55% and recording 0.76 xG. Birmingham have won 60 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Lincoln and Portsmouth face each other in Championship round two, with both sides looking to bounce back from opening-day defeats. As the Imps produced a promising display in their opener, we predict a 2-1 home win. Lincoln suffered a late 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough despite putting up a strong fight and registering 10 shots. The Imps have won 80% of their last 10 matches and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Millwall will be looking to build on an impressive opening-day victory when they welcome Norwich City in Championship round two. The Lions cruised to a 2-0 win over Bristol City, creating an excellent 3.40 xG and registering 24 shots. Their defensive record has also been impressive, conceding just 0.70 goals per game across their last 10 matches. Femi Azeez picked up a knock ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough go head-to-head in one of the highlighted games of Championship round two. The Riversiders showed plenty of character in a 2-2 draw with star-studded Wolverhampton in their opener, although they managed just 0.84 xG. Their home form remains a concern, with Blackburn failing to win any of their last six ga ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Derby County will be eager to bounce back when they welcome Cardiff City in Championship round two. The Rams suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton on the opening day despite enjoying 55% possession and registering 15 goal attempts. Sam Szmodics and Matt Clarke are both expected to miss out through injury. Derby have struggled for consistency recently, winning just three of their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Preston and Wolves meet in Championship round two, with both sides looking to claim their first points of the campaign. As the star-studded Wolves are determined to record their first win of the season, we predict a 2-1 away victory. The Lilywhites suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bolton in their opener, but summer signing Jusef Erabi made an immediate impact from the bench and coul ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

QPR and Bolton will meet in a highly-anticipated Championship round two clash, with both sides looking to build on victories from the opening weekend. As both sides seem capable of finding the net, we predict a 1-1 draw. The capital club impressed in a 3-1 win over Portsmouth, with Ilias Chair stealing the headlines after scoring a brace. The Hoops have been in strong form, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

St. Mary’s Stadium will be the centre of attention when Southampton and Stoke City face each other in Championship round two. The Saints suffered a 2-1 defeat to Watford on the opening day despite dominating the contest with 1.71 xG and 17 goal attempts. Summer signing Kyle Larin scored his first goal for the club and will be hoping to build on that promising debut. Southa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Swansea.com Stadium will host an intriguing Championship round two clash when Swansea City welcome Sheffield United. The Swans aim to build on a 2-1 victory over Stoke City, quickly recovering from their EFL Cup defeat to Birmingham. Swansea have won five of their last 10 matches and should be confident after their positive league start. Burgess and Stewart are both sideline ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at London Stadium when West Ham and Charlton lock horns in this local derby. The Hammers, among the main promotion favourites, opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Burnley and will be eager to claim their first victory. Tomas Soucek remains sidelined, but West Ham have plenty of strength in depth, while summer signing Manor Solomon has ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Wrexham and Watford go head to head in an intriguing Championship round two encounter, with both sides looking to build on their opening-day results. Wrexham were held to a 1-1 draw by Cardiff in the Welsh derby and will be hoping to celebrate their first Championship victory. The hosts have been particularly strong at home recently, winning 50% of their last 10 matches ther ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Maritimo and Academico Viseu square off against each other in what promises to be an intriguing clash between two newcomers. As O Maior das Ilhas made a promising start to the season, we predict a 1-0 home win. Maritimo have made an excellent start to the season, picking up back-to-back wins over Casa Pia and Famalicao. Maurice Boakye is pushing for a start after scoring the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:30

Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota will host an intriguing Primeira Liga clash between Estoril and Rio Ave, with both sides searching for a much-needed victory. Estoril are still without a win this season and aim to make amends for a 2-0 defeat to Nacional. Their recent form is worrying, with no victories in their last 10 matches and just 0.80 goals scored per game. Midfielder ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 18:00

Sporting will be eager to maintain their impressive attacking form when they welcome Alverca in the Primeira Liga. Given the huge gap in quality between the two teams, we predict a 3-1 home win. The Lions have scored seven goals in their opening two games, sharing a 2-2 draw with Estrela before beating Guimaraes 3-2 at the weekend. They have also scored 2.70 goals per game a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 20:30

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 17:45

Fortuna will try to claim a major scalp in round 3 when they take on AZ Alkmaar on Saturday afternoon. Fortuna Sittard made a promising start to the new season, holding PSV to a 2-2 draw before beating Cambuur 3-1. The hosts will be hoping to maintain that momentum despite injuries to Simons and Marquez. Fortuna have scored in each of their last five home games, while BTTS l ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:30

Sparta Rotterdam will look to build on their 3-1 win over Telstar when they welcome Utrecht, with summer signing Nokkvi Thorisson expected to continue leading the line after scoring his first goal for the club at the weekend. The hosts have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches and averaging only 1.20 goals per game at home. Their defence has a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 17:45

Heerenveen will look to build on their promising start to the season when they take on struggling Zwolle on Matchday 3. The hosts opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Twente before sharing the spoils with Ajax at the weekend, showing impressive defensive organisation. Heerenveen have also been strong at home, winning 75% of their last 10 matches there and conceding just ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 20:00

Doncaster and Barnsley meet in League One round two, with both sides looking for their first points of the campaign. Doncaster suffered a 2-1 defeat to Mansfield in their opener despite creating chances, and they will be keen to respond on home soil. The hosts have won 40% of their last 10 matches, while Brandon Hanlan is pushing for a starting berth after appearing from the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Luton and Notts County meet in League One round two, with the Hatters looking to maintain their excellent start to the campaign. Luton opened with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Reading and are likely to continue with their attacking approach. Kasey Palmer was the star of the show after scoring twice and will be the player to watch again. The Hatters have won nine of their las ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

The Cherry Red Records Stadium will host AFC Wimbledon and Reading in League One round two, with both teams searching for a response after disappointing opening-day defeats. Wimbledon were beaten 3-0 by Huddersfield Town and have now won just two of their last 10 matches. Their home record is also concerning, with only 17% wins across their last six games at this venue. John ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Hayes Lane will be the centre of attention when Bromley and Cambridge United face each other in League One round two. Bromley made a winning start by beating Barnsley 1-0, with Victor Adeboyejo coming off the bench to score the decisive goal. The forward is now pushing for a starting berth, while defender Jacob Mendy is likely to miss out through injury. Bromley have also wo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Leicester will be looking to secure their first League One victory of the season when they face Burton Albion. The Foxes opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Notts County and were fortunate to avoid defeat, with the Magpies recording 2.28 xG. Leicester have won 40% of their last 10 matches and have kept clean sheets in four of those games. There are no fresh injury ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

MK Dons and Huddersfield Town go head to head in League One round two, with the hosts searching for their first victory of the new campaign. MK Dons opened with a 2-2 draw against Oxford United and will be encouraged by their recent home form, having won two of their last three games at Stadium MK. Charlie Goode is doubtful after picking up a knock in the opener, which could ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Peterborough will be aiming to get backo on course when they face Mansfield Town in League One round two. As Mansfield seem to be at the top of their game at the start of the season, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Posh suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bradford City in their opener, managing only seven attempts and 1.10 xG. Their recent form is a major concern, with just one win in t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Stevenage and Oxford United meet in League One round two, with both sides looking for their first league victory of the campaign. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Boro followed a 2-1 EFL Cup win with a 1-1 draw against Burton in their opener and will be hoping to improve their attacking output. Summer signing Oliver Sanderson is pushing ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Stockport County will be looking to maintain their excellent start to the League One campaign when they face Blackpool on Matchday 2. Jimmy McNulty's men opened with an impressive 3-1 victory over Plymouth and followed that up with a thrilling 6-3 EFL Trophy win against Everton U21. The Hatters have scored 2.10 goals per game across their last 10 matches, highlighting their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Following a 3-2 loss to Cambridge United, Wigan Athletic will be aiming to record their first win of the season when they welcome Leyton Orient in round 2. The Latics suffered a narrow defeat in their opener despite producing 2.20 xG and 17 goal attempts. Wigan have been particularly strong at home, winning 60% of their last 10 matches and averaging 1.60 goals per game. Ther ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Wycombe and Plymouth square off against each other at Adams Park in the League One round two, with both sides looking for an important result. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday's game, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Chairboys began the campaign with a 1-1 draw against Blackpool and are now on a four-game winless run. Their recent defensive r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Bristol Rovers and Newport County face each other in League Two round two, with the hosts looking to bounce back from an entertaining opening-day defeat. Bristol Rovers suffered a 3-2 loss to York City despite producing 1.89 xG, and they have generally been in excellent form, winning seven of their last 10 matches. The Gas have also won 80% of their last 10 home games, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

Salford City will be aiming to get back on course when they take on Chesterfield in League Two round two. As Salford do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Lions suffered a 3-1 defeat to Barnet in their opener despite registering 14 goal attempts and enjoying 54% possession. Salford have been strong at home recently, losing only one of their last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 18:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 18:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 20:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 20:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 20:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 16:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 18:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 18:00

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This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 21:30

Waregem will be aiming to turn their impressive recent form into another positive result when they welcome Beveren on Matchday 3. The hosts were held to a goalless draw by star-studded St Gilloise on Matchday 2, but they remain unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions. Waregem have been particularly strong at home, winning 80% of their last 10 there while scor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Charleroi will look to keep their 100% record in the new campaign intact when they face Mechelen in the next Jupiler League round. The Black and Whites have collected maximum points from their opening two games, beating Leuven and Lommel, and their recent form also provides plenty of encouragement. Charleroi have won 40% of their last 10 matches and have failed to score just ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 17:15

Antwerp will be hoping to maintain their promising start to the season when they welcome Genk in a highly-anticipated Belgian clash. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Reds have collected maximum points from their opening two games, beating Beveren 2-1 before cruising past Kortrijk 3-0. Anthony Valencia is certainly one to wa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 19:45