Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Wednesday, August 17

Champions League Predictions

Qarabag

Qarabag

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

17:45

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Plzen

Plzen

Tofiq Bahramov Stadium will host Wednesday’s Champions League qualifier between Qarabag and Plzen, the two teams who meet for the first time in the elite competition since 2016. Back then Plzen eliminated Qarabag on away goals rule, and the Czechs are once again seen as favourites to win the double-header. The Azeri, though, are tough to beat at home, which is probably the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 17:45

Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Haifa

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Crvena Zvezda

Crvena Zvezda

After rolling over Pyunik (7-0 on agg), Crvena Zvezda will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they face Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Offer Stadium in the Champions League playoffs, first leg. Dejan Stankovic’s men have been scoring goals for fun in all competitions, but they face a difficult task in Wednesday’s clash as Maccabi impressed in the double-he ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

Dynamo Kyiv

Dynamo Kyiv

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Benfica

Benfica

Dynamo Kiev take on Benfica in Lodz in the Champions League playoffs, first leg in what is expected to be an interesting match. The Ukrainians play home matches on the neutral location, and, it is no wonder the Eagles are seen as hot favourites to win the first leg. A man to watch in the home team will be winger Viktor Tsygankov, who found the net in the triumph over Sturm a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

Europa Conference League Predictions

Djurgarden

Djurgarden

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

17:45

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APOEL

APOEL

Buoyed by a 3-2 win over Kalmar, Djurgarden will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they host Apollon to their Tele2 Arena in the Conference League playoffs, first leg. The Swedish outfit recorded routine back-to-back wins over Sepsi in the third qualifying round, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play in Thursday’s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 17:45

Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Bet365 Stadium will host Wednesday’s football match between Stoke City and Middlesbrough, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. The Potters are still a team with two faces, with the team producing much better showings at home than on the travels, and they are certainly capable of matching the Boro on home soil. All Harry Souttar, Nick Powe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 19:45

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

High-flying Blackburn will look to keep their 100% record in the new season intact when they face Reading at Madejski Stadium on Matchday 4. The Riversiders are leading the standings ahead of the trip to Reading, but they will have to prove their worth in Tuesday’s showdown. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of Brereton Diaz in the summer transfer window, and we predic ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Sunderland go head to head in the Championship derby on Tuesday. The Blades are eyeing their second home win of the season, and they are surely capable of matching the Black Cats on home soil. All Clark, Robinson, Bogle, O’Connell, Basham, and Davies are out of contention with injuries, while Enda Stevens faces rac ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

20:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

WBA will look to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 4. The Baggies are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Cardiff. WBA have been underperforming at the start of the season, but Tuesday’s clash could be the turning point for the ho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 20:00

MLS Predictions

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2022

03:30

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DC United

DC United

This prediction will be released soon.

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This match will be played on 17 August 2022 at 03:30

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