Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Today, September 18

Premier League Predictions

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

20:00

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Chelsea

Chelsea

Brentford will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign when they take on Chelsea in round 5. The Bees shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at the weekend, although they were far from convincing defensively, producing just 0.50 xG while allowing their opponents 10 shots on target. Kevin Schade will be the man to watch a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 20:00

Primera Division Predictions

Espanyol

Espanyol

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

20:00

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Elche

Elche

Espanyol will try to return to winning ways when they take on Elche on Friday evening, having suffered a 2-1 defeat to Rayo Vallecano in midweek. Los Periquitos created a number of goalscoring chances after the break, registering 1.65 xG, and have found the net in every one of their last 10 matches. Their home fixtures have also seen BTTS land in 75%, with Espanyol averaging ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 20:00

Serie A Predictions

Monza

Monza

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

19:45

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Sassuolo

Sassuolo

Monza will be hoping to turn their promising attacking display into points when they take on Sassuolo in the Serie A round 5. The Biancorossi suffered a 3-2 defeat to Lecce last time out despite registering 11 shots on target and an impressive 2.47 xG. Exequiel Zeballos could be rewarded with a start after making an immediate impact from the bench, while Monza have no fresh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 19:45

Bundesliga Predictions

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

Prediction:
4-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

19:30

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Union Berlin

Union Berlin

Bayern Munich will be looking to build on a 2-1 win over Elversberg when they welcome Union Berlin to the Allianz Arena, with the Bavarians aiming to climb to the top position in the standings. Luis Diaz is pushing for a start, as is Joshua Kimmich, while German rising star Lennart Karl should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring the opener against Elversberg. Bay ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 19:30

Ligue 1 Predictions

Monaco

Monaco

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

17:45

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Lens

Lens

Monaco will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Lens in the opening match of Ligue 1 round 5. Midfielder Anis Soubeir picked up a knock in a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg at the weekend, meaning Matthis Abline could step up, while Folarin Balogun remains sidelined through injury. Monaco have won 70% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.90 goals per game and conc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 17:45

Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

20:00

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Watford

Watford

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Bristol City and Watford in a Championship clash, with the Robins looking to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Southampton (1-4) and Lincoln (0-1). Bristol City created plenty against Lincoln, registering 18 goal attempts and 1.53 xG despite failing to score. The hosts have won 50% of their last 10 matches, while averaging 1.33 goals per g ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 20:00

Netherlands Eredivisie Predictions

Groningen

Groningen

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

19:00

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Zwolle

Zwolle

Groningen will be looking to put an end to their five-game winless run when they welcome Zwolle, having played out a 1-1 draw with Go Ahead Eagles at the weekend. The Green and White Army have won 50% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.70 goals per game, while their home record is stronger with a 60% win rate and 1.80 goals scored per match. BTTS has landed in 80% of their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 19:00

Serie B Predictions

Juve Stabia

Juve Stabia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

19:30

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Cesena

Cesena

Juve Stabia and Cesena face each other in the Serie B round 5 in what promises to be a close encounter. The hosts produced a promising display in a 1-1 draw with Vicenza, registering 1.50 xG and dominating possession with 58%, but they are still searching for their first home win of the season. Juve Stabia have won none of their last three at home, scoring just 0.67 goals pe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 19:30

Bundesliga 2 Predictions

Greuther Furth

Greuther Furth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

17:30

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Magdeburg

Magdeburg

Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer will host Friday’s 2. Bundesliga game between Greuther Furth and Magdeburg, with the hosts looking to return to winning ways following a 1-1 draw with Bochum. Greuther Furth have won 40% of their last five home matches, scoring 1.60 goals per game, while their home fixtures average 3.00 goals. Omar Sillah is pushing for a start after scoring ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 17:30

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

17:30

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Darmstadt

Darmstadt

Wolfsburg will be eyeing their third win of the season when they welcome Darmstadt, looking to recover from a narrow 1-0 defeat to St. Pauli. The Wolves have won 50% of their last 10 matches and have been particularly prolific in front of goal, averaging 2.80 goals per game. Their home fixtures have produced 3.75 goals on average, with Wolfsburg scoring 2.50 per game and kee ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 17:30

Segunda Division Predictions

Albacete

Albacete

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

19:30

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Cordoba

Cordoba

Albacete will be eager to finally record their first win of the season when they face Cordoba on Matchday 6, having earned a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Granada last time out. El Queso Mecanico have won just 20% of their last 10 matches, but their home attack has been more productive, averaging 1.33 goals per game. Fit-again forward Higinio Marin could sneak into the start ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 19:30

Belgian Pro League Predictions

Gent

Gent

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2026

19:45

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St Liege

St Liege

Gent will be looking to return to winning ways when they welcome Standard Liege after sharing the spoils with Genk at the weekend. De Buffalo's had 16 goal attempts in that encounter but managed only 0.87 xG, so there is room for improvement in the final third. Gent have been in excellent form overall, winning 70% of their last 10 matches and conceding just 0.60 goals per ga ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2026 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
18 September 2026 • 00:11 UTC • 1 min read
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