Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Today, August 26

Champions League Predictions

AEK Athens

AEK Athens

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

20:00

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Levski Sofia

Levski Sofia

AEK Athens and Levski Sofia face each other at Allwyn Arena with little margin for error and a place in the Champions League league stages on the line. AEK looked sharp at the weekend, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Iraklis 1908, and their home record makes them the favourites. The Greeks have won 67% of their last six home matches, scoring 2.50 goals per game on average. Lu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 20:00

Celje

Celje

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

20:00

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Slovan Bratislava

Slovan Bratislava

Celje and Slovan Bratislava go head to head in the Champions League playoffs return leg with everything still up for grabs after a 1-1 draw in the opening encounter. Celje were fortunate to find the net in Slovakia, producing only 0.30 xG from eight attempts, and they will need a much-improved attacking display here. The Slovenian side have scored in all of their last 10 mat ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 20:00

Lyon

Lyon

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

20:00

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Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce

A spot in the Champions League league stages will be at stake when Lyon and Fenerbahce lock horns in a highly-anticipated second leg, with the tie finely poised at 1-1 after the first meeting. As Les Gones have turned their Stade Olympique Lyonnais into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. Lyon produced a fine display in Istanbul and will be brimming with confidence f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 20:00

Viking

Viking

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

20:00

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Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb

Following a 2-2 draw at Stadion Maksimir, Viking and Dinamo Zagreb face each other at Lyse Arena in a highly-anticipated Champions League qualifier. The Norwegians managed just six goal attempts in the first leg but showed impressive efficiency in front of goal. Their home form is particularly encouraging, with Viking winning all of their last three matches on home soil whil ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 20:00

Europa Conference League Predictions

Rapid Vienna

Rapid Vienna

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

17:45

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Hearts

Hearts

Rapid Vienna will be looking to take advantage of home comforts when they welcome Hearts for the decisive second leg of their Conference League playoff tie. The first meeting ended 2-2, with Rapid registering 1.34 xG, and the Austrian side now have an excellent opportunity to finish the job in front of their supporters. Their recent form has been outstanding, with Rapid winn ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 17:45

Primera Division Predictions

Real Madrid

Real Madrid

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

20:00

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Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

Real Madrid will be looking to maintain their strong start to the season when they welcome Real Sociedad to the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol last time out, with the late winner keeping them on track as they look to bring the glory days back to the Bernabeu under Jose Mourinho. Madrid have won 80% of their last 10 matches, averag ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 20:00

EFL Cup Predictions

Bradford

Bradford

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

Bradford City will try to continue their impressive run when they face Burnley at Valley Parade in the EFL Cup second round. The League One side have won their last three games in all competitions and look capable of giving their Championship opponents a real test. Bradford have also been solid defensively, conceding just 0.67 goals per game across their last six home matche ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 19:45

Newcastle

Newcastle

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Newcastle will be aiming to put an end to their four-game winless run in all competitions when they welcome West Brom to St James’ Park in the EFL Cup. The Magpies can take confidence from their impressive 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League opener, despite conceding a late equaliser. New boss Matthias Jaissle is still searching for his first victory, while Jacob ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 19:45

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

19:45

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Charlton

Charlton

A place in the EFL Cup third round will be at stake at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as local rivals Tottenham and Charlton go head to head. Spurs will be desperate to respond after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League opener. Despite that setback, Tottenham have been strong at home recently, collecting 2.00 points per game across their last six home m ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 August 2026

20:00

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Everton

Everton

All eyes will be on Deepdale as Preston hope to produce an EFL Cup surprise against Premier League side Everton in round two. The Lilywhites have endured a difficult start, losing to both Bolton and Wolves, and their defensive problems are a major concern. Preston have conceded 1.90 goals per game across their last 10 matches and have failed to keep a single clean sheet duri ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 August 2026 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
25 August 2026 • 22:37 UTC • 1 min read
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