Football Predictions

Almaty Central Stadium will host a highly-anticipated Europa League playoffs first-leg clash between Kairat and Anderlecht, with both sides looking to take an advantage into the return fixture. Kairat enjoyed a strong run domestically but struggled offensively in their Champions League double-header with Levski, ultimately dropping into the Europa League playoffs. The Kazakh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 16:00

Jagiellonia Bialystok will be looking to build on their impressive Europa League campaign when they face Iberia in the playoffs first leg. The Polish side produced a major upset by eliminating Rangers in the third qualifying round, showing plenty of character against the Scottish giants. Jagiellonia have also won six of their last 10 matches in all competitions, while averag ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00

Mjallby will be aiming to cause a European upset when they welcome Salzburg in the Europa League playoffs first leg. The Swedish side head into the clash after a thrilling 4-3 league victory over Sirius, but their European campaign has been far less impressive. Mjallby were eliminated by Slovan in the Champions League qualifiers after losing both legs, while their recent for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00

David faces Goliath in Istanbul as Besiktas take one Kauno Zalgiris in the Europa League playoffs first leg. The Turkish giants are in excellent form, having won five consecutive matches in all competitions, including both legs against Hradec in the previous qualifying round. Besiktas have been particularly solid defensively, conceding just five goals across their last 10 ma ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Egnatia will be aiming to continue their impressive European adventure when they welcome Lillestrom in the Europa League playoffs, first leg. The Albanian side produced a stunning performance against Shamrock Rovers, cruising to a 5-1 victory in the second leg and booking their place in the playoffs. Egnatia have been in excellent form overall, winning six of their last 10 m ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Papara Park will host a highly-anticipated Europa League playoff first leg when Trabzonspor and Ferencvaros go head-to-head in Turkey. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. Trabzonspor are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, with a 1-1 draw against Kasimpasa at the weekend extending their positive run. Star s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Universitatea Craiova will be aiming to take a significant step towards the Europa League group stage when they host Ararat-Armenia in the first leg of the playoffs. Craiova booked their place in the final qualifying round by eliminating KuPS in round three and have been particularly strong at home, winning four of their last five there. The Romanian side are also averaging ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

A place in the Europa League league stages will be at stake when Lech Poznan and Thun lock horns in a double-header. Lech Poznan are brimming with confidence as they aim to extend their winning run to five games in all competitions following a convincing 5-0 win over Klaksvik. Key striker Mikael Ishak will continue leading the line, while there are no fresh injury worries fo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Pankritio Stadium will be the centre of attention when OFI Crete and CSKA Sofia lock horns in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. OFI have endured a difficult preseason, particularly defensively, but they showed character by beating AEK Athens on penalties in the Greek Super Cup. The hosts have conceded 1.70 goals per game across their last 10 matches, while fa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

St. Truiden will be hoping to finally get their season up and running when they welcome Omonia in the Europa League playoffs. The Belgian side have drawn both of their opening league games against Lommel and Cercle Brugge, but their recent overall form offers some encouragement, with just two defeats in their last 10 matches. St. Truiden have also been particularly strong at ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

Estadio da Luz will be packed when Benfica and Aarhus go head-to-head in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. Benfica are among the main favourites to lift the trophy and booked their place in the playoffs with an emphatic 7-2 aggregate victory over Hearts. Marco Silva is expected to field his strongest possible XI after rotating his squad in the 1-1 draw with H ... Read More...

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

All eyes will be on Stadion Rajko Mitiv when Crvena Zvezda and Plzen go head-to-head in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. Zvezda will be eager to put their disappointing Champions League qualifying campaign behind them after suffering a 3-0 aggregate defeat to Hapoel Beer Sheva. The Serbian champions now have a new boss in Albert Riera, who will be keen to ma ... Read More...

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

A place in the Conference League group stage will be at stake when Inter Turku and FC Copenhagen lock horns in the first leg of their playoff tie. Inter Turku booked their spot in the final qualifying round by eliminating Vaduz and are enjoying an impressive spell in front of goal, most recently beating AC Oulu 3-2 in the Finnish championship. The hosts have lost only once i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00

Lincoln Red Imps and Larne will lock horns at Victoria Stadium in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with both sides looking to put themselves in a strong position ahead of the return fixture. Lincoln Red Imps are struggling for consistency, going five games without a win in all competitions. They have also found goals hard to come by, scoring just 0.50 pe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00

Midtjylland and Rijeka go head to head at MCH Arena in the first leg of their playoff tie. Midtjylland advanced past Bohemians 5-2 on aggregate in the previous round and have won four of their last five matches in all competitions. The Danish side have been dangerous going forward, averaging 2.00 goals per game across their last 10 outings, while Stanley Iheanacho is pushing ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

All eyes will be on Right to Dream Stadium when Nordsjaelland and St. Gallen lock horns in what promises to be one of the most entertaining Conference League playoff first legs. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 3-2 home win. Nordsjaelland have been in excellent form, winning five games in a row in all competitions after cruising past Valur 7-0 on agg ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Tromso will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Brighton in the Conference League playoffs, with the Norwegian side facing one of the main favourites for the competition. Tromso are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat to Molde, although they did well to eliminate Cluj in the third qualifying round. They have been prolific in recent weeks, scoring 2.50 goals per ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Klaksvik and Riga will meet at Torsvollur in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with the hosts looking to put their recent struggles behind them. Klaksvik suffered a heavy 6-0 aggregate defeat to Lech Poznan in the Europa League and have struggled badly in front of goal, scoring just 0.60 goals per game across their last 10 matches. They have also failed t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:30

Toumba Stadium will host a fascinating Conference League playoff first leg between PAOK and Brann, with both sides eager to take an important step towards the league phase. PAOK are looking to recover from their Europa League elimination at the hands of Anderlecht, having won just three of their last 10 matches in all competitions. The Greeks have also conceded 1.70 goals pe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:45

Drita play host to Inter Escaldes in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with both sides arriving in strong attacking form and confident of reaching the league phase. Drita cruised past Tre Fiori in the previous round and have been scoring goals for fun lately, netting 2.20 goals per game across their last 10 matches. Their home numbers are even more impres ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

Gornik Zabrze will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Monaco in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie. Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides, we predict a 2-1 away win. Gornik are looking to recover from their Europa League elimination against Ferencvaros, but a 2-1 weekend victory over Wisla should provide a much-needed confidence boos ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

Twente will be aiming to move one step closer towards the Conference League group stage when they welcome Qarabag to De Grolsch Veste. The Dutch side head into the first leg in good spirits after a convincing 3-1 league victory over Zwolle, while they also saw off Dunajska Streda in the previous qualifying round. Twente have been particularly strong at home, winning 80% of t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

Vikingur Reykjavik will try to keep their European adventure alive when they welcome Borac Banja Luka in the Conference League playoffs, first leg. The Icelanders produced a thrilling 3-2 win over Thun in the Europa League third qualifying round, but the result was not enough to overturn the first-leg deficit. Vikingur have been prolific in front of goal lately, scoring 2.1 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

Sion will be looking to pull off a major upset when they welcome Dutch giants Ajax in the Conference League playoffs. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as the Amsterdammers made a promising start to the season. The Swiss side booked their place in this round by overcoming Noah in the previous stage and arrive in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches. They ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:15

Atalanta will be eager to make a flying start to their Conference League campaign when they welcome Hapoel Tel Aviv. The Italian side head into the first leg in confident mood after beating Athletic Bilbao in their final warm-up game, and they will be keen to carry that momentum into competitive action. Summer signing Gianluca Gaetano is expected to make his official debut, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30

Gent will be looking to put one foot in the Conference League group stage when they welcome Hibernian in the first leg of the playoffs. The Belgian side eliminated IFK Goteborg in the previous round and will be hoping to build on a 2-1 league victory over La Louviere at the weekend. Gent have been defensively solid at home lately, keeping three clean sheets in their last fiv ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30

Lugano aim to continue their remarkable run of form when they welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Conference League playoffs. The Swiss side eliminated NSI Runavik in the third qualifying round and have been scoring goals for fun, winning eight of their last 10 matches while averaging an impressive 3.7 goals per game. Their home form is even more convincing, with Lugano winning ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30

Motherwell will look to claim a major scalp when they face Freiburg in the Conference League playoffs, first leg. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as Freiburg chiefs did well to reinforce the squad. The Scottish side eliminated HJK in the third qualifying round, although they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Stenhousemuir in the League Cup at the weekend. Motherwell have gen ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30

Olympic Stadium of Athens will be the centre of attention when Panathinaikos and Hradec Kralove lock horns in the Conference League playoffs. The Greek giants booked their place in this round by overcoming Paks and CSKA 1948, and they will be hoping to make home advantage count in the first leg. Panathinaikos have struggled at home recently, failing to win any of their last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30

Hearts will be aiming to bounce back from their Europa League disappointment when they welcome Rapid Vienna to Tynecastle in the Conference League playoffs. The Scottish side failed to upset Benfica in the third qualifying round, but they showed enough quality to suggest they can match the Austrians, while a comfortable League Cup win over Inverness should provide an extra c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:45

Ibrox Stadium will be packed when Rangers welcome Jablonec in the Conference League playoffs, with the hosts eager to put their Europa League disappointment behind them. Rangers were eliminated by Jagiellonia in the previous round, but they responded in style at the weekend, crushing St. Mirren 5-1 in the League Cup. The Gers have won just 33% of their last six home games, a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:45

Thursday’s clash at Estadio Municipal de Braga pits together Braga and Austria Vienna, with a place in the Conference League league phase at stake. The Portuguese side eliminated Dinamo Minsk in the previous round despite failing to impress across the two legs, but their overall form remains encouraging, with four wins in their last 10 matches. Braga are particularly stron ... Read More...

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

Dinamo City will be aiming to make home advantage count when they welcome Pafos in the Conference League playoffs. However, we predict a 1-1 draw as Pafos made life difficult for Salzburg in the Europa League qualifiers. The Albanians outplayed Auda 4-1 on aggregate in the third qualifying round and have been fairly consistent lately, winning five of their last 10 matches. T ... Read More...

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

Getafe and Partizan square off against each other in the Conference League playoffs first leg, with the hosts eager to make a strong start to their campaign. Getafe will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Alaves in their La Liga opener, but they can take confidence from an excellent home record, winning each of their last three games on their own tu ... Read More...

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

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Poljud when Hajduk Split and Rakow lock horns in the Conference League playoffs. Hajduk rolled over Zalgiris 9-2 on aggregate in round three and will likely stick to their attacking style of play. The Croatian side have been particularly impressive at home, winning 80% of their last 10 matches there and scoring an average of 3.2 goals per gam ... Read More...

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

Shamrock Rovers will be aiming to put their recent European disappointment behind them when they welcome KuPS in the Conference League playoffs. As Shamrock have turned their Tallaght Stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Irish champions suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Egnatia in the Europa League before losing 3-2 to St. Patricks in the Irish Cup at th ... Read More...

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

Rayo Vallecano will be aiming to get back on course when they face Deportivo Alaves to Vallecas in La Liga round 2. The hosts suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sevilla in their season opener, despite producing 1.89 expected goals, and they will be eager to turn their promising attacking numbers into points. Marash Kumbulla and Luiz Felipe are both doubts through injury, which could l ... Read More...

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

Columbus Crew face a struggling CF Montreal side at home, with the hosts eager to put the disappointment of a 3-1 loss to Charlotte behind them. Columbus have enjoyed a solid run overall, winning 50% of their last 10 matches, while their home record is particularly impressive, with five wins from their last eight games. New signing Andre Gomes will be one to watch for the Cr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 00:30

A place in the MLS playoffs will be at stake when DC United host New England Revolution, with the capital club unbeaten in their previous six league matches. DC United head into this clash after a 1-1 draw with CF Montreal and have been difficult to beat lately, although they have won just 30% of their last 10 overall. Their home games have been particularly entertaining, av ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 00:30

Cincinnati will look to return to winning ways in MLS when they welcome New York City on Thursday morning, with the hosts looking to return to bounce back after a 1-1 draw with Orlando City. The Blue Pigeons remain firmly in the playoff picture and have been excellent at home, winning six of their last seven matches there. Cincinnati have also scored a remarkable 3.29 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 00:30

New York Red Bulls will be eager to bounce back when they host Eastern Conference leaders Nashville, with the Red Bulls looking to move into the playoff places after a 2-1 defeat to Atlanta United. The hosts have struggled for consistency lately, winning just four of their last 10 matches, while their defensive problems are particularly concerning, conceding 1.90 goals per g ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 00:30

All eyes will be on Inter&Co Stadium as Orlando City take on high-flying Chicago Fire in an eagerly-awaited MLS clash. Orlando played out a 1-1 draw with Cincinnati at the weekend and remain focused on closing the gap to the playoff places. The Lions have been difficult to predict lately, winning four of their last 10 matches, while their games have averaged 3.70 goals. BTTS ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 00:30

Philadelphia Union will look to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they welcome Inter Miami, with the hosts chasing a fifth consecutive MLS victory. The Union have been particularly strong at home, winning four of their last five matches there and collecting 2.17 points per game across their last six home outings. Their recent games have also produced plenty of goals, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 00:30

Toronto will be aiming to build on their morale-boosting 2-1 victory over New England Revolution when they face Charlotte at BMO Field. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as Charlotte have found their form of late. The Reds are desperate to climb into the playoff places, but their overall form remains a concern, with just one win in their last 10 matches. Toronto have also s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 00:30

Sporting Kansas City will be desperate to end their miserable run when they welcome St Louis City in this MLS clash, but given their shaky defence, we predict a 3-1 away win. The hosts have lost three games in a row and sit at the bottom of the table with only 14 points, while their defensive problems remain a major concern. Sporting have conceded 2.30 goals per game across ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 01:00

Minnesota United will be eager to get back on course when they take on Atlanta United in a highly-anticipated MLS encounter. The Loons are winless in their last eight league matches, but remain in the playoff positions and will be eager to strengthen their claim. Their recent numbers have been mixed, with just one victory in their last 10 matches, while they have scored only ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 01:30

Dick’s Sporting Goods Park will host Thursday's MLS game as Colorado Rapids look to continue their push for a playoff berth against Los Angeles FC. The Rapids enter the game on the back of consecutive victories over Austin and Sporting Kansas City, while their recent home form has been particularly encouraging, with five wins in their last six matches. Colorado have conced ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 02:30

Real Salt Lake will be looking to make the most of home advantage when they face FC Dallas in an important Western Conference clash. The Royals head into the game following a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United and are aiming to stay inside the top seven. Their home form is particularly impressive, with four wins and a draw in their last five matches, collecting 2.60 points per g ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 02:30

Seattle Sounders will be desperate to put an end to their eight-game losing run in MLS when they face Austin FC in an important MLS encounter. The hosts are enduring a nightmare run, losing nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps. Seattle have managed just one win during that period and are averaging only 0.70 goals pe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 02:30

Los Angeles Galaxy will be eager to finally put an end to their six-game winless run in MLS when they face San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday morning. The Galaxy have struggled badly at home recently, taking just 0.60 points per game across their last five home matches and failing to win any of them. The hosts have also scored only 0.60 goals per game during that spell. Howeve ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 03:30

Portland Timbers and San Diego FC go head to head at Providence Park in a highly-anticipated MLS game, with both sides just below the playoffs berth and eager to climb into the top spots. Portland will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire, but their home form offers plenty of encouragement, with the Timbers collecting 2.17 points per game across their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 03:30

Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo lock horns in a highly-anticipated Western Conference clash, with the home side looking to retain top spot after a convincing 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched, we predict a 1-1 draw. Vancouver have plenty of attacking quality, averaging 1.70 goals per game across their last 10 matches, while thei ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 03:30

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