Football Predictions of Saturday, August 02
Scottish Premiership Predictions
Kilmarnock will be aiming to kickstart their Premiership campaign in style when they welcome Livingston to their Rugby Park on Saturday. The Killie head into the match following a routine 4-0 League Cup win over East Fife, but beating Livingston is easier said than done. Midfielder Kyle Magennis is rated doubtful for the season opener after picking up a knock in the League C... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Motherwell will try to claim a major scalp when they take on Rangers in the opening match of their Premiership campaign. The Well were producing fine performances in League Cup in July, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the title hopefuls. Both Sam Nicholson and Zach Robinson are sidelined with injuries, while Serbian forward Filip Stuparevic is a major do... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 17:30
League 1 Predictions
Cardiff City will be looking to kick off their Championship campaign in style when they welcome Peterborough to the Welsh capital on Saturday. The Bluebirds have set their sights on securing promotion this term, but it’s worth noting that the board has kept a rather quiet profile in the summer transfer market. Still, Erol Bulut can count on a settled squad that proved soli... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 12:30
Bloomfield Road will host Saturday’s League One game between Blackpool and Stevenage. The Seasiders remained unbeaten in preseason, with the team beating both AFC Fylde and WBA, while sharing the spoils with Salford City and Doncaster. Right winger Rob Apter is no longer part of the team, while the club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Jordan Brown, Geo... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Following three consecutive wins in preseason, Bradford City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Wycombe in the season opener. The Bantams are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Stephen Humphrys, who is likely to... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Burton welcome Mansfield to their Pirelli Stadium in the opening match of their League One campaign. The Brewers finished the last season in 20th place in the standings, only one point clear of the relegation zone and, no doubt, they are determined to secure yet another League One survival. A man to watch in the home team will be summer signing Jack Cooper-Love, who is expec... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Saturday’s football game at Eco-Power Stadium pits together Doncaster Rovers and Exeter City. After enjoying a very successful preseason, Doncaster aim to kickstart their League One campaign in style, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for Grant McCann’s troops. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Matty Pearson, Glenn Middleton, Robbie Gotts, and... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
All eyes will be on John Smith’s Stadium when Huddersfield Town and Leyton Orient lock horns on day 1 of the new League One campaign. The Terriers suffered a 2-0 loss to Burnley in their last pre-season friendly, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Leyton in their season opener. With the likes of Jack Whamough, Ryan Ledson, Sean Roughan, and Lynden Gooch joining ... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
LNER stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Lincoln and Reading, the two teams that have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 League One campaign. Lincoln did well to beat WBA 4-2 in their last warm-up game, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Reading’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Jovon Makama, who scored an early brace again... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Plymouth begin their quest for promotion with a home game against Barnsley at their Home Park. The Pilgrims failed to secure the Championship survival last season, but their performances in the English second tier were anything but poor. Goalkeeper Conor Hazard is rated doubtful for the season opener, while summer signing Xavier Amaechi and Jack MacKenzie are expected to mak... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Aesseal New York Stadium will be the centre of attention when Rotherham United and Port Vale go head to head in their season opener. The Millers suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Accrington in their last warm-up game and they face yet another difficult task in Saturday’s clash. It has to be noted that the club chiefs managed to keep hold of Rotherham top scorer Sam Nombe in the... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Wigan Athletic will look to make a flying start to their League One campaign as they host Northampton Town to The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday. The Latics were producing fine displays in preseason, with the team beating the likes of Chorley, Accrington, and Tranmere, while sharing the spoils with Curzon Ashton. Summer recruit Callum Wright is widely expected to make h... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
League 2 Predictions
Buoyed by a thrilling 4-1 win over Rotherham, Accrington will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Gillingham in their League Two opener. The Accy Stanley finished the last League Two campaign in 21st position in the standings and, no doubt, they are eager to secure yet another League Two survival. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of Benjamin... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Newcomers Barnet will look to impress on their League Two debut when they welcome Fleetwood to their Hive Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Bees have big ambitions for the 2025/2026 League Two campaign and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail in their opener. Antigua & Barbuda international Rhys Browne is widely expected to return to the starting XI after sco... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Memorial Stadium will host Saturday’s League Two game between Bristol Rovers and Harrogate. The Pirates aim to build on a pre-season win over Oxford United and they are seen as favourites to win their League Two opener as well. A man to watch in the home team will be summer recruit Jack Sparkes, while boss Darrell Clarke has no fresh injury worries ahead of Harrogate’s v... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Cambridge United welcome Cheltenham Town to their Abbey Stadium in the opening game of their League One campaign. The U’s produced a couple of fine performances in preseason, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Louis Appere as top scorer from last season Josh Stokes has sig... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
SMH Group Stadium will host Saturday’s League Two game between Chesterfield and Barrow, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2025/2026 season. Chesterfield’s main goal is to secure promotion to League One, while the Bluebirds are determined to secure yet another League Two survival. Even though Chesterfield suffered a 4-1 loss to Sheffield United in th... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Colchester will look to kickstart their League Two campaign in style when they face Tranmere on Saturday afternoon. The U’s were producing fine performances in preseason, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Tranmere’s visit. New signings Jack Tucker, Dominic Gape, and Jaden Williams are all expected to help Colchester improve their game in the new ... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Following three consecutive wins in preseason, Grimsby Town will look to continue the positive trend when they kickstart new League Two campaign with a home match against Crawley Town. The Mariners defeated the likes of Lincoln (2-1), Boston United (2-1) and Peterborough (3-2) in warm-up games and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Crawley. A m... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Following four consecutive defeats in preseason, MK Dons will look to give fans some cheer when they welcome Oldham Athletic on Saturday afternoon. The Dons are eager to make a flying start to the season and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Owls at their Stadium MK. A man to watch in the home team will be Alex Gilbey, who scored 11 goals in the Leagu... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Rodney Parade when Newport County and Notts County lock horns in their season opener. The Exiles did well to beat Barnet in the EFL Cup preliminary round in midweek, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Tuesday’s clash. With Courtney Baker-Richardson limping off with injury in the EFL Cup triumph, fellow forward Gerar... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
After managing to remain unbeaten in preseason, Salford City will look to kickstart their League Two campaign in great manner as they host Crewe to their Peninsula Stadium. The Lions have big ambitions for the new League Two season and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. New signings Jorge Grant and Kadeem Harris are widely e... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Shrewsbury play host to Bromley at their Croud Meadow in the opening match of their League Two campaign. The Shrews are eyeing a quick return to the League One, but they are not listed among favourites to secure promotion. Top scorer John Marquis is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts, while midfielder Jordan Shipley is no longer part of the team.
The Rave... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Saturday’s football game at Bescot Stadium pits together Walsall and Swindon, the two teams that seem to evenly matched ahead of the season opener. The Saddlers rolled over Forest Green 3-0 in their last friendly game and given their fine performances in preseason, home win should be considered. One of the men to watch in the home team will be summer signing Aaron Pressley... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Bundesliga 2 Predictions
Darmstadt will be aiming to make a flying start to their 2. Bundesliga campaign when they welcome Bochum to their Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor on Saturday afternoon. The Lilywhites were producing fine performances in preseason, winning four of their five warm-up games and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The likes of Filip Stojiljkovic, Marco Thie... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 12:00
Waldstadion Kaiserlinde will host Saturday’s 2. Bundesliga game between Elversberg and Nurnberg. The Black and Whites did well to make it to the Bundesliga promotion final last term, but Heidenheim eventually proved to be a big catch for them. Elversberg want to cross one hurdle more this term, but their poor displays in preseason are not fuelling fans with optimism ahead ... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 12:00
Karlsruher play host to Preussen Munster to their BBBank Wildpark in their 2. Bundesliga season opener. Karlsruher were having their ups and downs in preseason, but the team was put on high alert after a heavy 6-1 loss to St. Pauli. New recruit Andreas Müller is tipped to make his first official appearance for Karlsruher in the clash with Münster.
Alexander Ende’... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 12:00
Paderborn will look to kickstart their 2. Bundesliga campaign in great manner when they host Holstein Kiel to Home Deluxe Arena on Saturday. Paderborn remained undefeated in preseason and, no doubt, they must be high on confidence ahead of Holstein Kiel’s visit. It has to be noted that the club chiefs have signed the likes of Nick Batzner, Bennit Broger, Marco Worner, and ... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 12:00
Arminia Bielefeld and Fortuna Dusseldorf square off against each other at Schuco Arena in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. Die Arminien did remarkably well to make it to the German Cup final last season where Bundesliga side Stuttgart proved to be a big catch for them. Bielefeld secured promotion to the 2. Bundesliga as well a... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 19:30
Sweden Allsvenskan Predictions
Brommapojkarna will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Hammarby and Malmo when they face Norrkoping in the Allsvenskan round 18. Brommapojkarna have suffered a dip in form and given their defensive struggles, home win should not be considered. A man to watch in the home team will be Victor Lind, who scored a brace in the last league match. Martin Falk’s troops,... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 14:00
Varnamo will look to make amends for back-to-back losses to Norrkoping and Hammarby when they take on GAIS in the Allsvenskan round 18. Varnamo have suffered yet another dip in form and given their defensive struggles, home win should not be considered. Defender Axel Bjornstrom is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last league match, with Emin Grozdanic being... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 16:30
Norway Eliteserien Predictions
Tromso will try to recover from a heavy 4-1 loss to Rosenborg when they take on Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien round 16. Tromso dropped two third place in the standings, but a win over Fredrikstad will see them stay in the Conference League berth. You should bear in mind, though, that both Isak Vadebu and Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh are banned for Saturday’s game. Therefore, hom... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Sarpsborg 08 will be aiming to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Eliteserien when they face Brann on Matchday 16. Sarpsborg suffered a 3-2 loss to Sandefjord in their last league match, but their display from the second half is giving fans a reason for optimism. The likes of Carstensen, Christiansen, and Sher remain in the recovery room, but there are no fres... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 17:00
Finland Veikkausliiga Predictions
KuPS will be aiming to keep their title hopes alive when they take on Haka on Saturday afternoon. KuPS are eyeing their eighth home win of the process and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Haka. Samuli Miettinen is banned for the match, with Arttu Lotjonen being ready to replace him in the starting XI.
Haka, on the other hand, do not seem to ... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Raatin stadion will host Saturday’s football game between AC Oulu and Jaro, the two bottom-table sides. AC Oulu desperately needed a win against Mariehamn and they managed to get one thanks to Momodou Fadera’s goal. The Gambia forward is widely expected to return to the starting eleven, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
Niklas Vidjeskog’... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 17:00
Belgium Pro League Predictions
Westerlo will try to recover from a heavy 5-2 loss to Anderlecht when they welcome Waregem to their Het Kuipje on Matchday 2. Westerlo struggled defensively in the season opener, but, on the other hand, they are capable of creating a number of opportunities to score. Kyan Vaesen is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute against Anderlecht, wile fellow forward Fern... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 15:00
Buoyed by a 2-0 win over La Louviere, Standard Liege will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Dender at Maurice Dufrasnestadion on Saturday. New signings Marco Ilaimaharitra and Thomas Henry opened their goal-scoring accounts at the weekend and, no doubt, all eyes will be on the duo when Standard take on Dender this weekend. The likes of Bates, B... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 17:15
Gent will be aiming to recover from a 3-1 loss to St. Truiden when they welcome La Louviere to their Planet Group Arena on Saturday evening. Gent are determined to record their first win of the season and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the newcomers. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but English forward Max Dean remains on the sidelines wi... Read More...
This match will be played on 2 August 2025 at 19:45