Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Today, August 31

Premier League Predictions

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

20:00

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Arsenal

Arsenal

Villa Park will host one of the most intriguing fixtures of the Premier League weekend as Aston Villa take on Arsenal. The hosts are eager to respond after a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brighton on the opening day, although the contest changed dramatically when Joao Gomes was sent off just before half-time. Gomes is suspended for this match, while Johan Manzambi and Amadou Ona ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 20:00

Primera Division Predictions

Osasuna

Osasuna

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

18:30

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Getafe

Getafe

Osasuna play host to Getafe at their Estadio El Sadar in what promises to be a close La Liga encounter. Los Rojillos played out a goalless draw with Levante last time out, but their home numbers suggest they are capable of improving. Osasuna have recorded an impressive 1.82 xG per game at home across their last five matches, despite averaging only 0.80 goals. Raul Moro is do ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 18:30

Barcelona

Barcelona

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

20:30

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Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona will be looking to retain top position in the standings when they face Rayo Vallecano to Camp Nou in round 3. The Catalan giants made a huge statement with a 5-0 victory over Elche last time out and have now won all four of their latest home matches. Barcelona are averaging 2.50 goals per game at home across their last 10, while their 1.70 xG shows a consistently s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 20:30

Serie A Predictions

Lecce

Lecce

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

17:30

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AS Roma

AS Roma

Stadio Via del Mare will host Monday's Serie A game between Lecce and AS Roma as the hosts look to build on a convincing 2-0 win over newcomers Venezia. The Giallorossi produced 2.70 xG despite having just 29% possession, showing they can be dangerous without dominating the ball. However, they have not beaten Roma at home since 2012. Medon Berisha is their only injury doubt. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 17:30

Atalanta

Atalanta

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

19:45

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Bologna

Bologna

Atalanta will look to build on a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, although they showed some defensive weakness after allowing 2.71 xG. New boss Maurizio Sarri will need time to put all the pieces of the puzzle together, while Nikola Krstovic is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute. Hien and Kristensen are major doubts. Atalanta have won 50% of their last 10 matches an ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 19:45

Portugal Primeira Liga Predictions

Benfica

Benfica

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

18:45

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Estoril

Estoril

Benfica will be looking to build on their excellent recent form when they take on Estoril at Estadio da Luz. The Eagles have won their last three matches, including back-to-back Europa League victories over Aarhus, before crushing Casa Pia 7-0 in Primeira Liga round 3. Benfica have been particularly impressive at home, winning 80% of their last 10 matches in front of their o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 18:45

Braga

Braga

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

20:45

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Guimaraes

Guimaraes

Braga return to Primeira Liga action after securing their place in the Europa League group stage by beating Austria Vienna in the playoffs. The hosts are still searching for their first league win of the campaign after playing out a 2-2 draw with Moreirense in their opener. Braga have been in impressive form overall, though, going unbeaten in their last 10 matches and winnin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 20:45

MLS Predictions

St Louis City

St Louis City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

00:00

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas

St. Louis City will be looking to strengthen their position in the MLS playoff race when they face Dallas in confident mood. The hosts extended their impressive run of form with a 2-1 victory over Houston Dynamo at the weekend, making it six wins in their last 10 matches. St. Louis have been particularly strong at home, winning 67% of their last 10 games there while averagin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 00:00

Segunda Division Predictions

Burgos

Burgos

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

18:00

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Real Sociedad B

Real Sociedad B

Burgos will be aiming to make amends for a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Gijon when they face Real Sociedad B. The hosts started their home campaign with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Cordoba, but their latest performance was much more defensive, with Sporting managing only 0.21 xG. Burgos have won 40% of their last 10 matches and kept five clean sheets during that period. Lizan ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 18:00

Celta Vigo B

Celta Vigo B

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2026

20:30

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Castellon

Castellon

Celta Vigo B and Castellon face each other at Estadio de Balaidos in their first ever meeting in Segunda. The Galicians will be looking to build on an impressive 4-2 victory over Andorra when they welcome promotion hopefuls Castellon in round three of La Liga 2. The hosts were highly effective in attack last time out, registering eight shots on target and 2.64 xG, and they h ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2026 at 20:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 August 2026 • 21:23 UTC • 1 min read
Football Predictions

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