Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Today, September 16

Europa League Predictions

Ararat Armenia

Ararat Armenia

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

17:45

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Sparta Prague

Sparta Prague

An entertaining Europa League first-round encounter awaits as Ararat-Armenia look to make a flying start to their European campaign. The Armenian side eliminated Universitatea Craiova in the playoffs before cruising to a 3-0 league victory over Syunik. Manager Tulipa has no fresh injury worries, and his team have won 60% of their last 10 matches, including an impressive 83% ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 17:45

Omonia

Omonia

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

17:45

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Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo

Omonia will be eager to make their mark in the Europa League league phase when they welcome Celta Vigo after an impressive 4-2 playoff victory over St. Truiden. The Cypriot side were held to a goalless draw by Apollon at the weekend despite dominating proceedings, highlighting a recurring issue in front of goal. Omonia have won 50% of their last 10 home games, conceding just ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 17:45

Milan

Milan

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Benfica

Benfica

Stadio San Siro will host an eagerly-awaited Europa League round-one derby as Milan welcome a Benfica side chasing an eighth consecutive victory in all competitions. The Rossoneri showed plenty of character at the weekend, recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Lazio and remain unbeaten in the new Serie A campaign. Christian Pulisic is pushing for a start, while Die ... Read More...

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

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Lyon

Lyon

All eyes will be on Lotto Park when Anderlecht welcome Lyon for their Europa League round-one clash, with the Belgian side hoping to carry their domestic momentum onto the European stage. Anderlecht edged Mechelen 1-0 last time out after eliminating Kairat in the playoffs. Camara, Hey and Sardella remain sidelined, but the hosts have won 80% of their last 10 home matches, sc ... Read More...

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

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Celje

Celje

Bayer Leverkusen will be determined to make a flying start to their Europa League campaign when they take on Celje at BayArena. Die Werkself are expected to stick to their attacking philosophy after a 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Augsburg, with Patrick Schick pushing for a starting berth after scoring as a substitute. Martin Terrier has also overcome his injury and is available. ... Read More...

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

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Hapoel Beer Sheva

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb

Superbet Arena will host an eagerly-awaited Europa League clash as Hapoel Beer Sheva look to make home advantage count despite playing their matches at a neutral venue in Hungary. The Israelis impressed during their Champions League double-header with Crvena zvezda, although an unlucky defeat to Sabah Baku ended their campaign. Igor Zlatanovic could return after overcoming a ... Read More...

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

Olympiacos

Olympiacos

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Jagiellonia

Jagiellonia

Olympiacos will be eager to return to winning ways when they face Jagiellonia in their Europa League opener. The Thrylos suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to OFI at the weekend, so changes to the starting XI are expected, with Bailey, Hezze and Yaremchuk all pushing for a starting berth. Ayoub El Kaabi and Joel Roca remain sidelined. Olympiacos have won 50% of their last 10 hom ... Read More...

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

Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Rennes

Rennes

Sturm will try to make a flying start to their Europa League campaign when they welcome Rennes to Austria, looking to recover from back-to-back Champions League playoff defeats to Fenerbahce. Sturm did manage to return to winning ways at the weekend, beating LASK 2-1 in the Austrian Bundesliga derby. Forward Seedy Jatta is doubtful after picking up a knock, while Sturm have ... Read More...

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

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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AZ

AZ

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Stadium of Light when Sunderland make their long-awaited return to European football after 53 years, welcoming AZ Alkmaar in their Europa League opener. The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Premier League champions Arsenal, although they made life difficult for the Gunners and registered 1.80 xG. Wilson Isidor is ... Read More...

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

Primera Division Predictions

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

18:00

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Osasuna

Osasuna

Metropolitano will be buzzing as Atletico Madrid look to build on an impressive 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad. Summer signing Jonathan David is pushing for a start after scoring a superb goal against La Real, while Atletico have won 67% of their last 10 home matches and average 2.67 goals per game on their own turf. Julian Alvarez, Pablo Barrios and Alexander Sorloth remain ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 18:00

Deportivo La Coruna

Deportivo La Coruna

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

18:00

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Sevilla

Sevilla

Estadio Municipal de Riazor will host Wednesday's La Liga encounter as Deportivo La Coruna aim to remain undefeated in the new campaign after sharing the spoils with Getafe at the weekend. The Galicians have won 50% of their last 10 home games and concede just 0.75 goals per match on average. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the obvious man to watch after scoring five goals so f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 18:00

Barcelona

Barcelona

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:30

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Racing Santander

Racing Santander

Barcelona will be determined to keep their perfect La Liga record intact when they take on Racing Santander at Camp Nou after a convincing 4-2 win over Levante. The league leaders have won 90% of their last 10 matches and boast a remarkable 100% home win rate, scoring 3.40 goals per game. Gerard Martin should recover in time, while Karim Adeyemi and Dani Olmo are pushing for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:30

Levante

Levante

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:30

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Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

A lively contest is on the cards at Ciutat de Valencia as Levante look to bounce back from a 4-2 defeat to Barcelona, where they showed plenty of character. Los Levantinos have been particularly effective at home, winning 60% of their last 10 and averaging 2.20 goals per game. Their home matches produce 4.00 goals on average, while their 1.52 xG highlights their attacking th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:30

EFL Cup Predictions

Everton

Everton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

19:45

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Wolves

Wolves

Everton will be looking to extend their unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign when they take on Wolves in the EFL Cup. The Toffees have big ambitions in the competition and will be eager to bounce back from a goalless draw with Tottenham, a game in which they registered 1.11 xG. Jack Grealish is pushing for a start after coming off the bench at the weekend, while Chr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 19:45

Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

19:45

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Highbury Stadium will host an eagerly-awaited EFL Cup clash between Fleetwood and Sheffield United. The Cods are undefeated in the new League Two campaign and produced an impressive 4-0 victory over Shrewsbury in the previous round. Fleetwood have won 40% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.50 goals per game while conceding just 0.70. Their home defensive record is particula ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Coventry will be hoping to put an end to their four-game losing run when they welcome Aston Villa in the EFL Cup. The Sky Blues were thrashed 5-0 by Brighton at the weekend, adding further pressure ahead of this cup tie. Taiwo Awoniyi is suspended, while Wright, Woolfenden, Kesler-Hayden, and Eccles are all ruled out through injury. Coventry have nevertheless won 60% of thei ... Read More...

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

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 September 2026

20:00

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Brighton

Brighton

Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Manchester City when they face Brighton in the EFL Cup. The Red Devils failed to impress against the ten-man Citizens and will be determined to produce a much better display on home soil. Rotation is possible, with Benjamin Sesko, Andrey Santos, and Mason Mount all pushing for a start. United ... Read More...

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
15 September 2026 • 10:14 UTC • 1 min read
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