Football Predictions

Aston Villa aim to recover from a heavy 4-1 loss to Arsenal and given their excellent winning run at home, we predict that they will defeat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in their first game of 2026. The Villans failed to upset league leaders Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, but their overall form remains splendid. The Villans are on a ten-game winning run at home in all competitions, wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 12:30

Brighton welcome Burnley in a clash that, on paper, heavily tilts toward the hosts. As the Clarets are hit by injuries, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 home win. The Seagulls remain difficult to beat at the Amex, earning 1.60 points per home game and scoring 1.80 goals per match on their own turf. Their xG numbers (1.89 xG at home) back up that attacking output, th... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:00

Wolverhampton welcome West Ham to Molineux in a clash between two sides desperate to spark their seasons into life. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 2-2 draw. The Wolves head into their first game of 2026 in dreadful form, taking just 0.10 points per game overall and failing to win any of their home matches so far (0-1-8). Scoring has been a major problem: they avera... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:00

Bournemouth host Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium in what promises to be a challenging clash for the Cherries. Given Bournemouth's poor winless run, our prediction points toward a 2-1 away win. The hosts have struggled of late, collecting just 0.50 points per game overall, and failing to win the last ten Premier League games. Their attacking numbers are mixed, averaging 1.30 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 17:30

Following a goalless draw with Real Oviedo, Celta Vigo aim to kickstart 2026 in style. Given Valencia’s struggles on the road, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. Os Celestes’ metrics seem to be well balanced, with the team scoring 1.30 goals and conceding 1.30 goals per game. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of Valencia’s visit.

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This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 13:00

Athletic Bilbao aim to recover from a shocking 2-1 loss to Espanyol, but given their ups and downs on the road, we predict that they will play out a 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Matchday 18. Los Rojillos are brimming with confidence following a 3-0 win over Alaves. As Osasuna have been scoring 2.00 goals per game at home of late, Home Team Over 0.5 goals seems like a sure bet. A... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:15

Elche are brimming with confidence following a 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano and with Villarreal suffering a dip in form, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 home win. Los Franjiverdes are enjoying a very successful season, with the team sitting in 9th place in the standings after 17 rounds. The fact that Elche have been scoring 2.50 goals per game at home in recent week... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 17:30

High-flying Espanyol aim to extend their winning run to six games, but with title holders Barcelona finding their form of late, we predict a 3-1 away win. Los Periquitos have a chance to climb to the Champions League berth and their home record (6-1-2) is surely fueling fans with optimism ahead of the Catalan derby. You should know that Espanyol have been conceding only 0.75... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 20:00

With Como winning three of their last five and boasting an impressive 2.50 PPG at home, we predict that they will defeat Udinese 1-0 in their first game of the year. Como's defence has been the foundation of that success, conceding just 0.25 goals per home game and keeping 75% clean sheets at their own ground. Offensively, Cesc Fabregas' men produce 1.72 xG at home, showing ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 11:30

Genoa look to get back on course in Serie A following their poor spell that includes four defeats in their last five. Given Pisa's dreadful away record, we predict that the Rossoblu will do so with a 2-1 win. The hosts are boosted by the return of first-choice goalkeeper Nicolas Leali, who missed the 3–1 loss to Roma due to suspension. At home, Genoa's numbers remain under... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 14:00

Sassuolo and Parma meet in an Emilia-Romagna derby that often produces lively, chance-driven football. Therefore, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards at Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolor. The Neroverdi remain inconsistent, but they usually offer threat going forward, averaging 1.40 goals per game overall and hitting BTTS in 60% of their matches. Their defensive line, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 14:00

Juventus are brimming with confidence following four consecutive Serie A wins. Given Lecce’s poor display in a 3-0 loss to Como, our prediction points toward a 3-0 home win. The Bianconeri look unstoppable at the moment, with the team beating Bologna, AS Roma, and Pisa in the last three league matches. The fact that Juve have been conceding only 0.40 goals per game at home... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 17:00

Atalanta and AS Roma face each other at New Balance Arena in what promises to be a close Serie A encounter. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. Following back-to-back wins over Cagliari and Genoa, Atalanta suffered a 1-0 loss to Inter in their last league match. The Orobici aim to get back on course as soon as possible and their expected goals of 1.72 at home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 19:45

Monaco and Lyon face each other at Stade Louis II in what promises to be an entertaining Ligue 1 derby. However, we predict a 2-0 home win as les Gones have been struggling on the road of late. Les Rouges et Blancs suffered a 1-0 loss to Marseille at Stade Velodrome on Matchday 17, but it is well know that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Monaco... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 16:00

Nice welcome Strasbourg to the Allianz Riviera in a clash where form lines are sharply contrasting. Given Nice's poor form, we predict a 1-0 away win. The hosts are struggling, having won just 1 of their last 5 matches, scoring only 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.20 on average. Their expected goals sit at 1.11, highlighting their attacking struggles, while defender Tom ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 18:00

Lille host Rennes in a high-stakes Ligue 1 encounter as both teams look to maintain their strong positions. Given the attacking potentials of the two sides, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. Les Dogues have been impressive at home, winning all 4 recent matches, scoring 2.50 goals per game while conceding just 0.50. Their expected goals of 1.69 underline their atta... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 20:05

Tondela head into the first game of 2026 in worrying home form, having collected just 0.20 PPG at their own stadium and scoring only 0.20 goals per home match. Therefore, we predict that they will play our a 1-1 draw with Arouca on Matchday 17. Tondela have been struggling up front badly, failing to score in 80% of home games, while defensive numbers (1.60 conceded at home) ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:30

Following a 2-2 draw with Braga, Benfica are eager to return to winning ways. With Estoril struggling on the road of late, our prediction points toward 3-1 home win. The Eagles are sitting in third place in the standings, ten points behind league leaders Porto. Benfica have been scoring 2.00 goals per game of late and conceding only 0.6. Therefore, reputable bookies see them... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 18:00

Estrela aim to claim a major scalp in their first game of 2026, but given Braga's recent metrics, our prediction points toward a 2-1 away win. Os Tricolores return home looking to build on a mixed run of form, having earned 1.25 PPG at home and showing a tendency for high-scoring matches with 2.25 total goals per home game. Their defence remains a concern, conceding in three... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 18:00

AFS and Moreirense take on each other at Estadio do CD das Aves in what promises to be a close encounter. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 1-1 draw. AFS's attack remains inconsistent, scoring only 0.70 goals per match, though home performances show slight improvement with 1.20 goals scored on average. Defensively, Joao Henriques' men struggle late in games, conceding... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 20:30

All eyes will be on Celtic Park when Celtic and Rangers face each other in the Old Firm derby. As the two bitter rivals seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw in Saturday’s showdown. The Hoops are eager to bounce back from a shocking 2-0 loss to Motherwell, but with the team scoring only 1.25 goals per game at home, we do not believe that there is b... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 12:30

Dundee United aim to build on a 3-1 win over Livingston and given Dundee FC’s difficulties on the road, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The Terrors have been difficult to beat recently with a DWDDW sequence, and their home numbers reflect a balanced side: 1.00 goals scored, 1.40 conceded, and 60% BTTS at Tannadice. Graham, Pappoe, and Strain are all out of cont... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:00

Falkirk host Aberdeen in what promises to be a tightly contested Scottish Challenge Cup clash. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-1 draw. The newcomers have injury concerns with Maclver, Neilson, and Oliver sidelined, while Donaldson and Lang are major doubts. Their recent form is mixed (DLLWL), with a home PPG of 1.25, scoring 1 goal per game at home and con... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:00

Hearts welcome Livingston to Tynecastle as the Scottish Premiership leaders aim to maintain their momentum. Given Livingston's dreadful away record, we predict a 2-0 home win. Despite Ageu, Nieuwenhof, and Pollock sidelined, the Jambos retain strength in depth and continue to dominate at home. Their recent form reads DWWWL, with 2.00 PPG at home, averaging 2.00 goals scored ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:00

Kilmarnock host Hibernian in a Scottish Premiership clash, but the hosts are struggling with injuries. Therefore, we predict a 1-0 away win. Brandon, Daniels, Kennedy, Magennis, and Stryjek are all unavailable for the Killie. Kilmarnock’s recent form is poor (LLLDL) with 0.25 PPG at home, scoring just 0.5 goals per game while conceding 2. Their clean sheet rate at home is ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:00

Motherwell host St. Mirren in a Scottish Premiership clash, with the home side facing several absences. Anyhow, our prediction points toward a 1-0 home win as St. Mirren struggle defensively on the road. Nicholson, Robinson, Stuparevic, and Sule are all sidelined, while McGhee and Oxborough are major doubts. Despite this, Motherwell are in strong form (WDWLW) and particularl... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:00

Senegal will look to book their spot in the 2025 AFCON quarter-finals when they face Sudan at Stade Ibn Batouta on Saturday. Given the number of top-class players in Pape Thiaw’s team, our prediction points toward 3-0 home win. Senegal clinched top position in Group thanks to a 3-0 win over Benin, but they do not want to stop now. As the Lions of Teranga have been scoring ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 16:00

As both Mali and Tunisia are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Saturday’s last 16 clash, our prediction points toward a goalless draw (0-0). Mali booked their place in the 2025 AFCON knockout stages despite failing to record a win in the group stages. With the team conceding 0.50 goals per game of late, we are unlikely to see a high-scoring affair at Stade Mohamed V. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 19:00

Cultural Leonesa host Real Sociedad B in a Segunda Division fixture looking to bounce back from recent inconsistencies. As the two sides seem to be evenly matched, we are tempted to place our bets on draw. The home side face a fitness doubt over key defender Tomas Ribeiro, who has been important in organizing their backline, though he may not be severely missed. Cultural Leo... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 13:00

Almeria take on Granada to the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterraneos in what promises to be a tight La Liga clash, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. Almeria forward Patrick Soko is on international duty, but he isn’t a regular starter, so his absence is unlikely to disrupt the team. The hosts are in mixed form (DLWLL) but have been solid at home (WWDL, 1.75 PPG), scoring 1.75 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:15

Castellon welcome Huesca in a matchup between two sides trending in different directions, especially when looking at their home and away splits. As Pablo Hernandez's men have turned their stadium into a real fortress, we predict an easy 3-0 win for the hosts. Los Albinegres have been outstanding at Castalia, winning 100% of their home games and scoring an impressive 2.75 goa... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 15:15

Real Valladolid and Racing Santander square off against each other at Estadio Jose Zorrilla in what promises to be an interesting Segunda Division game, with 2-2 our predicted outcome. Real Valladolid head into Saturday's clash weakened by the suspensions of Juric and Ponceau, and with confidence low after a heavy 3-0 defeat at Eibar. Their attacking output remains a major c... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 17:30

As both Cordoba and Burgos are expected to adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday's game, a high-scoring 2-2 draw is on the cards. The Andalusians come into this match unbeaten in four (DLDW), boosted by a solid 2-1 win over Mirandes, and importantly with no fresh injury concerns. The only absentee is Sergio Guardiola, suspended, though his absence should not significan... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 January 2026 at 20:00