Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Friday, January 17

Primera Division Predictions

Espanyol

Espanyol

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

20:00

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Valladolid

Valladolid

Espanyol will be aiming to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Real Valladolid in the La Liga round 20. Los Periquitos are eager to win Friday’s relegation six-pointer, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for Manolo Gonzalez’s troops. Both Pablo Ramon and Salvi Sanchez are major doubts, while midfielder Jose Gragera remains in t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 20:00

Serie A Predictions

AS Roma

AS Roma

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

19:45

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Genoa

Genoa

Following a 2-2 draw with Bologna, Roma will look to return to winning ways in Serie A when they welcome Genoa to their Stadio Olimpico on Friday evening. The Giallorossi have been showing signs of improvement up front of late and, as a result, the odds for home win are dropping. Bryan Cristante and Ola Solbakken remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only absen ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 19:45

Bundesliga Predictions

Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

19:30

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Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund face each other at Deutsche Bank Park in a highly-anticipated round 18 opener. Die Adler aim to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Freiburg and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach on Friday evening. A man to watch in the home team will be Arsenal target Omar Marmoush, who has been producing excellent performanc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 19:30

Ligue 1 Predictions

Montpellier

Montpellier

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

18:00

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Monaco

Monaco

Friday’s football game between Montpellier and Monaco will open round 18 of the new Ligue 1 campaign. La Paillade were beaten by Angers in the relegation six-pointer at the weekend and, as a result, they are seen as big underdogs in the clash against Monaco. As both Kiki Kouyate and Jordan Ferri are banned for the match, home win should not be considered this time out.

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This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 18:00

Lille

Lille

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

20:05

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Nice

Nice

All eyes will be on Stade Pierre-Mauroy when Lille and Nice go head to head in the Ligue 1 derby on Matchday 18. Lille have drawn each of their last three league outings, but a win over Nice will see them climb to the Champions League berth. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but all Ethan Mbappe, Samuel Umtiti, and Tiago Santos remain in the recovery room. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 20:05

Championship Predictions

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Burnley play host to Sunderland at their Turf Moor in the opening match of round 27. The Clarets survived Reading in the FA Cup round 3 and they are now on a quest to overtake Leeds United in top position in the Championship standings. Burnley have yet to suffer a loss at home this term, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Friday’s game. Former Man U ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 20:00

Portugal Primeira Liga Predictions

Benfica

Benfica

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

20:00

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Famalicao

Famalicao

Buoyed by the Taca de Portugal win over Farense, Benfica will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Famalicao in the Primeira Liga round 18. The Eagles are on a three-game winning run in all competitions and, as a result, odds for home win have been dropping. Argentina ace Angel Di Maria is unlikely to feature against Famalicao after limpin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 20:00

League 2 Predictions

Harrogate

Harrogate

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

19:45

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Cheltenham

Cheltenham

Harrogate Town play host to Cheltenham Town to their Exercise Stadium in the opening match of round 27. The Sulphurites failed to shock Leeds United in the FA Cup round 3, meaning that they will be fully focused on League Two in the remainder of the season. Experienced midfielder Stephen Dooley is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while there are no fresh injury ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 19:45

Serie B Predictions

Sampdoria

Sampdoria

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

19:30

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Cesena

Cesena

Sampdoria play host to Cesena at their Stadio Luigi Ferraris on day 22 of the new Serie B campaign. La Samp failed to win the previous twelve games in all competitions, but they are surely capable of matching the Bianconeri in front of home fans. Nigeria midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Brescia, with Ronaldo Vi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 19:30

Bundesliga 2 Predictions

Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

17:30

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Darmstadt

Darmstadt

Fortuna Dusseldorf and Darmstadt face each other at Merkur Spiel-Arena in what is expected to be a close 2. Bundesliga game. Fortuna Dusseldorf aim to recover from a 5-2 loss to Magdeburg and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Lilywhites. Bear in mind, though, that Dusseldorf forward Tim Rossmann misses out through suspension. Darmstadt, on the other hand, a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 17:30

Regensburg

Regensburg

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

17:30

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Hannover

Hannover

Jahn Regensburg will look to build on their crucial 2-1 win over Darmstadt as they aim to escape the relegation zone. However, they will have to cope without forward Kai Proeger, who is banned for Friday's clash, and injured defender Tim Handwerker. The hosts are desperate for points, making this clash a must-win and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at die ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 17:30

Segunda Division Predictions

Cartagena

Cartagena

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

19:30

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Oviedo

Oviedo

Friday’s football game between Cartagena and Real Oviedo will open round 23 of the new La Liga 2 campaign. Los Blanquinegros are stuck in the relegation zone with only 15 points on their account and, no doubt, they are desperate to kickstart 2025 in great manner. Both Musto and Spicic are major doubts as the duo picked up injuries in a goalless draw with Racing Santander, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 19:30

Belgian Pro League Predictions

Gent

Gent

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 January 2025

19:45

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Charleroi

Charleroi

Gent play host to Charleroi at their Planet Group Arena in the opening match of the Jupiler League round 22. Gent have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Standard Liege, losing to Royale Union SG, while sharing the spoils with Dender. De Buffalo’s are eyeing their sixth home win of the process and they are surely capable of matching Charleroi in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 January 2025 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
18 September 2026 • 23:18 UTC • 1 min read
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