Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Wednesday, October 02

Champions League Predictions

Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

17:45

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Atalanta

Atalanta

After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Veres-Rivne, Shakhtar Donetsk will look to return to winning ways when they face Atalanta at Veltins Arena. The Miners shared the spoils with Bologna in their Champions League opener and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from Wednesday’s clash as well. Oleksandr Zubkov is widely expected to return to the starting XI, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 17:45

Girona

Girona

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

18:45

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Feyenoord

Feyenoord

Girona and Feyenoord face each other at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Wednesday’s program. The Catalans failed to win the previous five games in all competitions, but they are surely capable of matching the Rotterdammers in front of home fans. The bad news for the hosts is that important midfielder Oriol Romeu su ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 18:45

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

After rolling over Young Boys (3-0) in their Champions League opener, Aston Villa will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Bayern Munich in round 2. The Villans head into Wednesday’s clash following a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town and, no doubt, they will continue relying on top scorer Ollie Watkins against the Bundesliga giants. All John McGinn, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Benfica

Benfica

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid

Estadio da Luz will be the centre of attention when Benfica and Atletico Madrid lock horns in the Champions League round 2. The Eagles have been showing signs of improvement of late following their slow start to the season and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against los Rojiblancos. Summer signing Vangelis Pavlidis should continue leading the line ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Monaco

Monaco

Dinamo Zagreb will be aiming to bounce back from a massive 9-2 loss to Bayern Munich when they take on Monaco at their Stadion Maksimir. Dinamo Zagreb rolled over their local rivals Lokomotiva 5-1 at the weekend, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against les Rouges et Blancs. A man to watch in the home team will be Bruno Petkovic, who is on a three-game goalscorin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Lille

Lille

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Real Madrid

Real Madrid

All eyes will be on Stade Pierre-Mauroy when Lille and Real Madrid square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Champions League game. Les Dogues aim to put an end to their five-game winless run, but they will have a mountain to climb in Wednesday’s encounter. As important midfielder Angel Gomes is banned for the match due to his sending-off in a 2-0 loss to Sport ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Liverpool

Liverpool

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Bologna

Bologna

Buoyed by a hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolverhampton, Liverpool will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Bologna in the Champions League round 2. Arne Slot’s men faced no difficulties in a 3-1 win over Milan in their opener and they are seen as favourites to win Wednesday’s clash as well. The former Feyenoord boss has a full squad to choose ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Leipzig

Leipzig

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Juventus

Juventus

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Red Bull Arena when Leipzig and Juventus square off against each other in the Champions League round 2. The Red Bulls are brimming with confidence following a 4-0 win over Augsburg and they are surely capable of making life difficult for “the Old Lady” in front of home fans. As key players Xabi Simmons, Benjamin Sesko, and Louis Opend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Club Brugge

Club Brugge

Merkur-Arena will host Wednesday’s Champions League game between Sturm Graz and Club Brugge. Sturm failed to impress in a 2-1 loss to Brest in their opener, but a 2-1 win over BW Linz at the weekend undisputedly gave them a confidence boost. Talented forward Seedy Jatta is back from the domestic ban, while important defender Gregory Wuthrich remains in the recovery room. A ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Europa Conference League Predictions

Basaksehir

Basaksehir

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

15:30

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Rapid Vienna

Rapid Vienna

Istanbul Basaksehir will look to build on a 2-1 win over Sivasspor when they take on Rapid Wien in their Europa Conference League opener. Even though the Turks made a promising start to the new Super Lig campaign, Wednesday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Cagdas Atan’s troops. Dimitrios Pelkas is back from the domestic ban, while the opposition back-l ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 15:30

Guimaraes

Guimaraes

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

15:30

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Celje

Celje

Vitoria Guimaraes and Celje square off against each other at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques in what is expected to be an interesting Conference League game. Guimaraes are eager to impress in their opener, but the Slovenians should not be written off just yet. Rui Borges has no fresh injury worries ahead of Wednesday’s encounter and you should bear in mind that Guimaraes are o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 15:30

Championship Predictions

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

19:45

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Watford

Watford

Following a 3-1 loss to Millwall, Preston will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Watford on Matchday 8. The Lilywhites are eager to escape the danger zone and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Wednesday’s clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Watford.

Mean ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 19:45

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

After sharing the spoils with Portsmouth at Fratton Park, Sheffield United will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Swansea City on Wednesday evening. The Blades are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to meet the goal. Both Oliver Arblaster and Jack Robinson are sidelined with injuries, but ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 19:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Stoke City will be eager to put an end to their disappointing three-game losing run as they welcome Portsmouth to the Bet365 Stadium. The Potters have struggled in recent weeks but will see the midweek fixture as an ideal chance to regain some confidence. Million Manhoef is a major doubt for the hosts after limping off in their 2-0 defeat to Middlesbrough, but Alex Neil’s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Wednesday’s Championship game between Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Robins have been having their ups and downs of late, losing to Blackburn Rovers, beating Oxford United, while sharing the spoils with Swansea City. Bristol City are eager to start a new winning run in the Championship, but they will have to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
11 September 2026 • 09:30 UTC • 1 min read
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