Football Predictions

Amex Stadium will be the centre of attention when Brighton and Aston Villa lock horns in what promises to be a close Premier League clash (1-1 our predicted outcome). The Seagulls head into the new campaign on a three-game winning run in preseason, beating Strasbourg, Roma and Bologna along the way. Brighton have also reinforced their defence with Luka Vuskovic, Zadok Youhan ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 14:00

Man City will be aiming to make a flying start when they welcome Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. As Bournemouth suit Man City, we predict a 3-1 home win. Enzo Maresca's side will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, but they remain strong favourites at the Etihad. Rodri is on the verge of joining Barcelona, while su ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 14:00

All eyes will be on St. James’ Park when Newcastle United and Liverpool lock horns in a highly-anticipated Premier League opener. As Newcastle head into the new season with a severely-weakened squad, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Magpies have struggled for consistency during preseason, particularly at the back, conceding 1.60 goals per game across their last 10 matches. N ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 16:30

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This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 16:00

Getafe and Racing Santander go head to head at the Coliseum, with both sides looking to claim their first victory of the new campaign. Getafe are eager to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Alaves in round one, producing just 0.24 expected goals in a largely ineffective attacking display. Kiko Femenia will miss out through suspension, while Uche and Juanmi are bo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 18:30

Barcelona start their title defence with a trip to Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero, where they will be looking to make an early statement against Elche. As Barcelona are leading the H2H record convincingly, we predict a 3-1 away win. Los Franjiverdes came from behind to share the spoils with Deportivo La Coruna in their opener, producing a much-improved display after the brea ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 20:30

Frosinone will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Juventus in their Serie A opener. However, we predict a 2-0 away win as the lack of experience in the top flight should prove to be Frosinone's biggest problem in this match. The newcomers are coming off a successful 2025-2026 Serie B campaign and made an impressive start to the new season by thrashing Juve Stabia 4 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 17:30

Venezia will be looking to make a strong start to their Serie A campaign when they welcome Lecce. As I Lagunari have turned their Stadio Pierluigi Penzo into a real fortress, we predict a 2-0 home win. The newcomers have enjoyed an excellent run of form, winning six of their last 10 matches and averaging 2.30 goals per game. They also impressed in the Coppa Italia, beating M ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 17:30

Atalanta welcome Sassuolo to Gewiss Stadium in their Serie A opener, with the hosts looking to build on a 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in their final warm-up game. Summer signing Gianluca Gaetano is likely to make his official debut, while Berat Djimsiti, Marco Palestra, and Marco Brescianini have all left the club. Atalanta have won 40% of their last 10 matches, concedi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 19:45

Torino and Milan lock horns in one of the most interesting Serie A round 1 fixtures, with Il Toro hoping to make the most of home advantage. As both sides seem capable of finding the net, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. Torino have won 50% of their last 10 matches and impressed at home, collecting 2.17 points per game. They also started their competitive campaign wit ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 19:45

Angers will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Lille in their Ligue 1 opener, with the hosts hoping to make a strong start in their battle for survival. Angers enjoyed an encouraging preseason, winning four of their last five matches, while the club chiefs opted against making too many changes to the squad. Their recent home form has also been solid, with Angers wi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 14:00

Stade Oceane will be the centre of attention when Le Havre and Monaco face each other in their Ligue 1 opener, with the hosts hoping to produce a major upset. Le Havre defeated Le Mans 1-0 in their final warm-up game and will be eager to carry that momentum into the new campaign. Summer signing Josh Maja is expected to make his Ligue 1 debut, but the hosts have struggled for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 16:15

PSG start their title defence with a home clash against Rennes, with the reigning champions looking to put their recent French Super Cup disappointment behind them. As Rennes have been struggling in recent warm-up game, our prediction leans toward a 3-1 home win. PSG defeated Aston Villa in the European Super Cup, but suffered a 1-0 loss to Lens in the French Super Cup. The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 19:45

West Bromwich Albion will look to continue their outstanding run when they welcome Burnley in Championship round two. The Baggies made a winning start by beating Norwich City 2-1, recording 1.85 xG in an impressive attacking display. They have now won six consecutive matches in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last 10, collecting 25 points in that period. Ousmane D ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 12:00

Guimaraes play host to Nacional in what should be a close Primeira Liga encounter. The hosts suffered back-to-back defeats to Arouca and Sporting in their opening two games, but they showed plenty of character in the 3-2 loss to Sporting. Guimaraes have been inconsistent recently, winning just three of their last 10 matches, although their home record is more encouraging, wi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 15:30

Santa Clara will be looking to build on their 1-0 victory over Academico Viseu when they take on Famalicao in Primeira Liga round 3. The hosts had 1.26 expected goals in that win and have generally been reliable at home, winning 60% of their last 10 matches there while conceding just 1.00 goal per game. Boss Petit has a full squad available, giving him plenty of options as S ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 18:00

Porto will look to maintain their perfect start to the Primeira Liga season when they welcome Arouca to the Estadio do Dragao. The Dragons have collected maximum points from their opening two matches, beating Alverca 2-0 before recording another 2-0 victory over Rio Ave. Porto have also won seven of their last 10 matches, while their home defensive record is particularly imp ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 20:30

Sunday’s football game at De Adelaarshorst pits together Go Ahead Eagles and Den Haag, with both sides looking to make a strong start to the new Eredivisie campaign. Go Ahead have been scoring goals for fun, beating Willem II 4-1 before sharing the spoils with Feyenoord in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The hosts have been particularly impressive at home, winning 60% of their last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 11:15

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Excelsior, PSV will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they welcome in-form Groningen to Philips Stadion. The defending champions have made a solid start and remain dangerous in front of goal, scoring an impressive 2.80 goals per game across their last 10 matches. Their home games have been particularly entertaining, averaging 4.7 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 13:30

Cambuur will try to pull off a major upset when they face Feyenoord on Matchday 3, with the hosts desperate to end a six-game losing run in all competitions. However, we predict a 3-1 away win as Feyenoord do not suit Cambuur. The newcomers have struggled badly at the back during that spell and have conceded 2.40 goals per game across their last 10 matches. They have also fa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 15:45

CF Montreal and Los Angeles Galaxy go head to head with both sides desperate for points in the race for a playoff berth. Montreal will be looking to build on their 2-1 victory over Columbus Crew, although their home form remains a concern. They have won only 17% of their last six home matches and scored just 0.83 goals per game during that run. Amaya, Hidalgo, and Morales ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 00:30

Charlotte will be eager to continue their impressive attacking form when they welcome DC United after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Toronto at the weekend. As Charlotte are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Crown have won 60% of their last 10 matches and an excellent 71% of their last seven at home. Charlotte have scored exactly 2.00 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 00:30

FC Cincinnati will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over New York City when they welcome Seattle Sounders, with the hosts aiming to cement their place in the playoff picture. Cincinnati have been in excellent form, winning 70% of their last 10 matches and an impressive 88% of their last eight at home. They have also averaged 3.13 goals per home game during that run, while sco ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 00:30

The spotlight at Chase Stadium will once again fall on Lionel Messi as Inter Miami look to turn their midweek 2-2 draw with Philadelphia into a return to winning ways against Toronto FC. Miami have scored freely of late, averaging 2.40 goals per game across their last 10 matches and an impressive 2.86 at home. Both teams scored in 86% of their recent home fixtures, highlight ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 00:30

A lively MLS encounter is on the cards as New York Red Bulls welcome Chicago Fire, with both sides eager to continue their push for a strong finish. The Red Bulls are looking to recover from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nashville, but their recent defensive record is concerning. The Metros have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 10 matches and have conceded 1.70 goa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 00:30

Orlando City will be desperate to get back on track when they welcome Real Salt Lake, with the hosts chasing a playoff berth after a 2-1 defeat to Chicago Fire. The Lions have failed to win their last three matches, but their attacking numbers remain impressive, averaging 2.00 goals per game across their last 10. Both teams scored in 83% of their recent home fixtures, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 00:30

Nashville will look to continue their impressive run when they face Columbus Crew at Geodis Park in a highly-anticipated Eastern Conference clash. The Yellow-Blacks have found their rhythm at the right time, beating Inter Miami 4-1 before edging New York Red Bulls 1-0 to move closer to securing top spot. Nashville have won 83% of their last 6 home matches, scoring 2.00 goals ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 01:30

St Louis City and Houston Dynamo lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Western Conference encounter, with both sides having plenty to play for at this stage of the campaign. St Louis come into the match after a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City in midweek and are desperate to strengthen their position in the playoff race. They have been in excellent form overall, collecting 2.20 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 01:30

Q2 Stadium will host a crucial playoff battle as Austin FC welcome Philadelphia Union, with both sides knowing that dropping points could prove costly. Austin head into the game on the back of a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders and have won 60% of their last five home matches. The hosts have also scored an average of 2.00 goals per home game during that run, while keeping two c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 02:00

Second-placed Vancouver Whitecaps welcome fifth-placed FC Dallas in a meeting between two playoff contenders. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Whitecaps can move level with Houston at the top with a victory, but their recent form is a concern, with just two wins in their last 10 matches. Their home record is even more worrying, as they ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 02:30

Los Angeles FC will look to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Colorado as they host Portland Timbers on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at 04:30. LAFC has been strong at home, with a 50% win rate over their last 10 matches, averaging 2.10 goals per game overall. Their defense has been solid too, conceding only 0.60 goals per game. Los Angeles has a good chance to capitalize on their ho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 03:30

San Diego FC will aim to bounce back after a 3-1 defeat to Portland, with only Pablo Sisniega missing through injury. Their recent form has been mixed, with a 40% win rate over the last 10 matches, averaging 3.10 goals per game overall. At home, they’ve performed better, winning 60% of matches and scoring 3.80 goals per game. However, their defense has been leaky, concedin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 03:30

San Jose Earthquakes are eager to end their three-game losing streak, despite a tough run of injuries to Edwards, Jones, and Vieira. Their recent form has been poor, with a win percentage of just 10% over the last 10 matches, averaging 3.50 goals per game but also conceding 2.30. At home, they have struggled for results, with a win rate of 0% and an average of 3.40 goals sco ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 03:30

The Gillette Stadium will be the centre of attention when New England Revolution and New York City face each other with both sides desperate for points in the playoff race. New England Revolution will head into the game full of confidence after cruising to a 3-0 win over DC United in midweek. The Revs have won 40% of their last 10 matches, while their home record is even mor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 21:30

A new Serie B campaign gets underway for Pisa as they welcome Padova to the Arena Garibaldi, with both sides hoping to start the season in style. Pisa will be encouraged by their Coppa Italia success against Empoli, although they needed penalties to progress after a goalless draw. Their overall recent record remains concerning, with just one win in their last 10 matches and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 18:00

Verona kickstart the new Serie B campaign as they take on Ascoli to the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Sunday. The Mastini are determined to make a quick return to Serie A and will be buoyed by their Coppa Italia victory over Entella. Verona have been reasonably solid on home soil recently, winning 38% of their last eight home matches while conceding just 0.88 goals per gam ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 18:00

A new Serie B campaign begins at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi as Cesena and Sampdoria meet in an eagerly-awaited opening-round clash. Cesena will be eager to respond after their disappointing 3-0 Coppa Italia defeat to Sassuolo, but their home form offers plenty of encouragement. They have won 60% of their last five home matches, scoring an impressive 2.00 goals per game while ke ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 20:00

Palermo will look to kickstart their Serie B campaign in style when they welcome Juve Stabia to the Stadio Renzo Barbera. The Rosanero head into the opener full of confidence after beating Lecce in the Coppa Italia, with prolific striker Joel Pohjanpalo once again proving decisive by scoring the winner. Palermo have been particularly impressive at home, winning 60% of their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 20:00

Eibar will be looking to bounce back when they host Valladolid in a Segunda Division clash. As Valladolid produced an under-par performance in their opener, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 home win. The hosts opened the new campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Tenerife, but they finished last season with a solid defensive record, conceding just 40 goals in 42 league games. Eibar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 16:00

Estadio Municipal de Castalia will be the centre of attention when Castellon and Sabadell lock horns in what promises to be an interesting Segunda Division encounter. Castellon made a winning start, beating Real Sociedad B 1-0, and they will be hoping to build on that result. The hosts have won 40% of their last 10 matches, while averaging 1.20 goals per game. However, their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 18:00

Gijon will be aiming to return to winning ways when they welcome Burgos after failing to impress in their goalless draw with Sabadell. The hosts have won 40% of their last 10 matches, but their defensive record remains a concern, conceding an average of 2.00 goals per game. Gijon have also seen both teams score in 70% of those fixtures, while they have kept only one clean sh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 18:00

After holding Cadiz to a goalless draw in their opener, newcomers Celta Vigo B will look to record their first win of the process when they face Andorra FC. The Galicians were fortunate to escape with a point, with Cadiz producing 1.91 xG, and they will need to improve defensively here. Celta Vigo B have won 50% of their last 10 matches and are particularly strong at home, w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 18:00

Tenerife and Almeria meet in a highly-anticipated round 2 derby, with both sides making winning starts to the new campaign. Tenerife produced an impressive 3-1 victory over Eibar and will be confident at home, where they have won 75% of their last four matches. Los Insulares have also kept clean sheets in 75% of those games, while averaging 2.00 goals per match. Anthony Land ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 20:30

Lommel will be keen to bounce back from their narrow 1-0 defeat to Charleroi when they take on Westerlo. The hosts struggled to create chances in that game, registering no attempts on target and just 0.34 xG, but their overall start to the season has been encouraging. Lommel have won 60% of their matches so far, scoring 1.90 goals per game while conceding only 1.10. Talvitie ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 15:00

All eyes will be on Jan Breydel Stadion when Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge lock horns in a highly-anticipated local derby. Club Brugge made an impressive start to the season, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Leuven, and they have now won 60% of their last 10 matches. The hosts have been particularly dominant on home soil, winning 80% of their recent games while averaging an im ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 17:30