Football Predictions

A place in the Europa League league phase will be decided in Armenia as Ararat and Universitatea Craiova face each other at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Ararat struggled to create chances in Romania, managing just five attempts while seeing only 32% possession. However, their home form offers encouragement, with the Armenian side winn ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:00

Iberia 1999's pride will be at stake when they face Jagiellonia in the Europa League playoffs, return leg. Despite the 4-0 defeat, Iberia created plenty of opportunities in Poland, registering 18 attempts and seven shots on target. The Georgian side have seen both teams score in 70% of their last 10 matches, while their games average 3.50 goals. Amiran Dzagania is pushing fo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:00

Kauno Zalgiris will have a mountain to climb in the tie with Besiktas after a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, with the star-studded Turks now looking to finish the job in Lithuania. Kauno were completely outplayed in Istanbul and will need a huge improvement to compete with their much stronger opponents. The hosts have won 67% of their last six home matches, conceding only 0.50 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Lillestrom and Egnatia face each other at Arasen Stadion with everything to play for after a 0-0 draw in Albania. Lillestrom defended impressively in the first leg but must adopt a more attack-minded approach on home soil. Their recent form is a concern, with only a 30% win rate across their last 10 matches and just 1.00 goal scored per game. Garnas, Jebara, and Olsen have a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

A spot in the Europa League league stages will be at stake when Omonia and St. Truiden meet in the decisive second leg, with the Belgian side holding a narrow 1-0 advantage from the opening encounter. Omonia now have home advantage and will be determined to overturn the deficit, but they must find a way through a St. Truiden defence that protected its lead in the first leg. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Following a 3-0 loss in Belgrade, Plzen face an uphill task as they welcome Crvena Zvezda for the return meeting under new boss Radoslav Kovac. The Czech side failed to create a decent scoring opportunity in Belgrade and must produce a completely different attacking display if they are to give themselves any hope of a comeback. Plzen have won 67% of their last six home match ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Salzburg return home from Sweden with a slim 1-0 advantage, but the first leg suggested the tie could have been settled much earlier given their overwhelming dominance. The Red Bulls registered 25 goal attempts and produced 2.48 xG before finally finding a late winner. They have scored in all of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.00 goals per game, while their overall xG sta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Aarhus have a mountain to climb in the return leg after Benfica claimed a 3-1 victory in the opening encounter, with the Danish side now needing to produce something special to keep their European hopes alive. Their recent form offers little encouragement, as they are winless in four matches and have conceded 2.00 goals per game across their last 10. Aarhus have also seen BT ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00

Three goals down after a surprising first-leg defeat, CSKA Sofia return home knowing they need an extraordinary comeback to keep their Europa League hopes alive. The Bulgarians were not in action domestically at the weekend, so they should have fresh legs for this demanding contest. CSKA have won 60% of their last five home matches and average 2.20 goals per game on home soi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00

Thun's pride will be at stake when they welcome Lech Poznan for the second leg, with the Swiss side facing an almost impossible task after a humiliating 7-0 defeat in Poland. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. Despite the heavy loss, Thun managed four shots on target in the first leg and will hope to produce a much more competitive display at ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00

Anderlecht will be aiming to finish the job when they take on Kairat Almaty for the second leg, with the Belgian side holding a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first encounter. Anderlecht dominated possession in Kazakhstan with 69% and now have home advantage to complete what looks like a straightforward task. They have won 80% of their last five home matches, scoring 2.60 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

A narrow advantage is all Ferencvaros have to protect as they welcome Trabzonspor for the second leg, having secured a valuable 1-0 victory in Turkey. The Hungarians did not create a huge amount in the first encounter, producing only 1.01 xG, but their defensive discipline helped them secure the result. Ferencvaros have kept clean sheets in 50% of their last 10 matches and c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

KuPS will be hoping home advantage can make the difference when they welcome Shamrock Rovers for the decisive second leg. As Shamrock are not regarded as good travellers, we predict a 2-1 home win. The first meeting ended 1-1, although the Finnish side struggled to create much, managing only seven goal attempts. They now need to improve in the final third after suffering a d ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 16:00

Jablonec will have to produce a much more convincing attacking display if they are to overturn their 1-0 deficit against Rangers in the second leg. The Czech side managed just five attempts and a meagre 0.22 xG in the first meeting, but they can take confidence from their excellent home form. Jablonec have won five of their last six matches on home soil, scoring 1.67 goals p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:00

Bloomfield Stadium will host a fascinating Conference League playoff decider as Maccabi Tel Aviv look to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Lugano. The Israeli side head into the return leg full of confidence after a convincing 5-2 league victory over Hapoel Jerusalem. Maccabi have won seven of their last 10 matches, scoring 2.30 goals per game, and will be hoping to carry that ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:00

Qarabag will be looking to complete the job when they welcome Twente for the decisive second leg of their Conference League playoff tie. The Azerbaijani champions arrive in excellent spirits, having won their last three matches, including a 1-0 victory in the Netherlands. However, that result somewhat flattered Qarabag after they managed just seven attempts and 0.51 xG. They ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:00

Freiburg will be looking to put the finishing touches on their Conference League playoff campaign when they take on Motherwell for the second leg. Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides, we predict a 2-1 home win. The German side already hold a commanding 3-1 advantage and arrive in excellent form, having won their last five matches in all competitions. Freiburg ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:45

Monaco be aiming to get their job done when they welcome Gornik Zabrze to Stade Louis II in the second leg of their European tie. As David faces Goliath in Monaco, we predict a 3-1 home win. Les Rouges et Blancs secured a 3-2 victory in Poland and followed that up with a 1-0 win over Le Havre in their league opener. Mika Biereth is pushing for a start after coming off the be ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:45

Brann Stadion will host a highly-anticipated Conference League playoff second leg between Brann and PAOK, with the tie finely poised at 1-1 after the first meeting. Brann are buoyed by their 4-0 Norwegian Cup win over Fyllingen at the weekend and have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the decisive clash. The hosts have been particularly impressive going forward, scoring 2.40 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

A place in the Conference League league phase will be at stake when Copenhagen and Inter Turku lock horns at Parken in the decisive second leg. Copenhagen failed to impress in Finland, settling for a goalless draw, before suffering a shocking 4-0 defeat to Viborg in their latest league outing. The Danish side have nevertheless been strong overall in Europe, winning seven of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Hradec Kralove and Panathinaikos face each other in the decisive second leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with the sides level at 2-2 after an entertaining first encounter. Hradec will be encouraged by the impact of Abdullahi Umar, who came off the bench to score twice, and the forward is now pushing for a starting berth. However, the hosts managed just eight goal ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Inter Escaldes and Drita face each other in the decisive second leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with everything still to play for after an entertaining 2-2 draw in the first meeting. Inter Escaldes have been scoring goals for fun in European qualifiers and will be confident on home soil, where they have won 75% of their last four matches. The Andorran side have a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Pafos and Dinamo City go head to head at Stelios Kyriakides Stadium in the decisive second leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with the sides level at 1-1 after the opening encounter. Pafos are seen as hot favourites to progress and will be confident heading into the return leg on home soil, where they have won 60% of their last 10 matches. The hosts have also averag ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Miejski Stadion Pilkarski Rakow will be the centre of attention when Rakow and Hajduk Split lock horns in the decisive Conference League playoff second leg. Rakow were on the verge of suffering defeat at Poljud before Lamine Diaby-Fadiga struck a late equalizer (2-2) to keep their hopes alive. The Polish side have won only one of their last five matches in all competitions, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

Riga FC and Klaksvik meet in the decisive Conference League playoff second leg, with the tie still goalless after the opening encounter. Riga will be disappointed not to have taken a lead into the return leg after dominating the first meeting with 13 goal attempts, including five on target. The Latvians also defended set pieces well and will be confident at home, where they ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00

A place in the Conference League league phase will be at stake when Ajax and Sion go head to head at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax have one foot firmly in the next round after a convincing 4-2 victory in Switzerland, and they should be confident of completing the job on home soil. The Dutch giants had 23 goal attempts and an impressive 3.53 xG in the first leg, highlighting t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta lock horns at DVTK Stadion (neutral location) in a decisive second leg after playing out a goalless draw in Bergamo. Hapoel produced a disciplined defensive display in the first meeting, while also creating 0.75 xG, and they will be hoping to make home advantage count. Emmanuel Boateng picked up a knock in the first leg, meaning talented forward ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00

St Gallen will be looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit when they welcome Nordsjaelland in the Conference League playoffs return leg. The Swiss side can take encouragement from their performance in the first meeting, despite losing, as they registered 19 goal attempts and 1.76 xG. St Gallen were also not in action in the Swiss Super League at the weekend, meaning they should be ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00

Austria Vienna will be aiming to overcome a two-goal deficit when they welcome Braga in the Conference League playoffs return leg. The Austrian side were thoroughly outplayed in Portugal, registering just five goal attempts and a meagre 0.38 xG. They will need a much-improved attacking display on home soil, although their recent home form is a concern, with just one win in t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

Borac Banja Luka will look to finish the job when they face Vikingur Reykjavik in the Conference League playoffs return leg. The Bosnian Serbs hold a comfortable 3-1 advantage from the first meeting, where they looked sharp in front of goal, scoring three times from just nine attempts. Luka Juricic was the star of the show with a brace, and he will be the man to watch once a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

Brighton will be looking to secure their place in the Conference League group stage when they welcome Tromso in the playoffs return leg. The Seagulls were unable to turn their dominance into victory in the first meeting, settling for a goalless draw, but they have since made a statement in the Premier League by crushing Aston Villa 4-0. Brighton have been particularly strong ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

A place in the Conference League league stages will be at stake when Rijeka and Midtjylland lock horns in the decisive return leg at Stadion Rujevica. Rijeka face a difficult task after suffering a 2-0 defeat in Denmark, with the Croatian side producing only 0.31 xG and registering just one shot on target. Still, the Rijecki Bijeli have been excellent at home lately, winning ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:45

Easter Road will be the centre of attention when Hibernian and Gent square off against each other in the decisive Conference League playoff return leg. The first meeting ended goalless, with Hibernian struggling to create chances as they registered just two goal attempts, although both were on target. Owen Elding also missed a penalty after only 15 minutes, meaning the Scott ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 20:00

Following a 2-0 win in Gibraltar, Larne will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Lincoln Red Imps in the decisive Conference League playoff return leg. Larne hold a commanding 2-0 advantage from the first meeting and are now just 90 minutes away from securing their place in the league phase. The Northern Irish side were clinical in the first leg, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 20:00

Partizan will be looking to produce a major comeback when they welcome Getafe in the Conference League playoff return leg. The Serbian side face a 3-1 deficit after struggling defensively in the first meeting, conceding twice late on despite Getafe being reduced to 10 men. Partizan’s problems have continued domestically, with back-to-back defeats against Radnicki 1923 and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 20:00

Celta Vigo will be aiming to record their first win of the new La Liga season when they welcome Osasuna to Balaidos. Os Celeste were held to a goalless draw by Valencia in their opener, producing a rather underwhelming attacking display with just seven goal attempts and 0.62 xG. The Galicians have otherwise been in good form, winning 50% of their last 10 matches and 75% of t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

Title holders Barcelona will be looking to build on their impressive 5-0 victory over Elche when they face Athletic Club at Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side have won seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions and are particularly strong at home, winning all four of their most recent games there. Barcelona scored 2.5 goals per game across those matches, while keeping tw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 20:00

David faces Goliath at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea welcome Luton Town in the EFL Cup second round. Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides, we predict a 3-0 home win. The Blues head into this clash on the back of a 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham, making a positive start to their league campaign. Rotation is expected, with Pedro Neto, Estevao, and Quenda al ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30

Fulham will be aiming to make amends for a 3-2 Premier League defeat to Chelsea when they begin their EFL Cup campaign at home to AFC Wimbledon. The Cottagers showed plenty of attacking threat in the derby and should have enough quality to overcome their League One opponents, even with rotation expected. Rodrigo Muniz, Ryan Sessegnon, and Kevin are all pushing for starts, gi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 20:00