Football Predictions of Sunday, August 17
Premier League Predictions
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
There will be fireworks when Chelsea and Crystal Palace lock horns in the local derby at the start of the new Premier League campaign. The Blues did well to win the FIFA Club World Cup last month and given their excellent displays in back-to-back pre-season wins over Bayer Leverkusen (2-0) and AC Milan (4-1), home triumph should be considered. It has to be noted that the lik... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 14:00
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
City Ground will be the centre of attention when Nottingham Forest and Brentford face each other in the Premier League round 1. The Reds enjoyed a very successful 2024/2025 Premier League campaign, with the team booking their spot in the Europa League, but it has to be noted that the likes of Anthony Elanga, Danilo, Ramon Sosa, and Andrew Omobamidele are no longer parts of t... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 14:00
Manchester United
Arsenal
All eyes will be on Old Trafford when Manchester United and Arsenal go head to head in the Premier League round 1. The Red Devils are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful 2024/2025 season and, no doubt, fans believe that new signings Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha will help the team improve their game. Defender Lisandro Martinez is sidelined with a knee... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:30
Primera Division Predictions
Celta Vigo
Getafe
Celta Vigo will be aiming to kickstart their La Liga campaign in style when they take on Getafe at Estadio de Balaidos on Sunday. Os Celeste did well to beat Wolverhampton 1-0 in their last warm-up game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the season opener. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer recruit Ferran Jutgla, who played for Belgian... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:00
Athletic Bilbao
Sevilla
Estadio de San Mames will be the centre of attention when Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla lock horns in the Primera Division round 1. The Lions did well to qualify for the Champions League last season and they are eyeing yet another top-five finish this time out. The club chiefs have signed the likes of Jesus Areso and Robert Navarro in the summer transfer window, while winger A... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 18:30
Espanyol
Atletico Madrid
Espanyol will try to claim a major scalp in the La Liga round 1 when they face Atletico Madrid at their RCDE Stadium. Last time out the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in Barcelona and, no doubt, the hosts would be happy with yet another share of spoils on Sunday evening. A man to watch in the home team will be big-money signing Roberto Fernandez, who played for Braga last t... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 20:30
Ligue 1 Predictions
Brest
Lille
Sunday’s football game at Stade Francis-Le Ble pits together Brest and Lille, the two teams that are eyeing a spot in European competitions. Brest were producing fine performances in preseason and, as a result, they must be brimming with confidence ahead of the season opener. Centre-back Lilian Brassier is no longer part of the team after joining Rennes for a fee of €12.... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 14:00
Angers
Paris FC
Angers play host to newcomers Paris FC at their Stade Raymond-Kopa in the opening match of their Ligue 1 campaign. Les Scoistes want to get off to a flying start, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. As defender Sinaly Diomande misses the season opener through suspension, home win should not be considered. Paris FC, on the other han... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:15
Auxerre
Lorient
Auxerre take on Lorient at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps in the opening match of their Ligue 1 campaign. Auxerre were performing above expectations last season and, as a result, they managed to secure the top flight survival without any difficulties. Christophe Pelissier’s troops are on the same quest in the new season, but their displays in back-to-back preseason defeats to... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:15
Metz
Strasbourg
Stade Saint-Symphorien will host Sunday’s Ligue 1 game between Metz and Strasbourg, Les Grenats have suffered a loss in each of their last five meetings with Strasbourg in the national championship. As a result, the hosts are eager to put an end to the negative trend. It has to be noted, though, that the likes of Atta, Diallo, Udol, and Cande have left the club in the summ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 16:15
Nantes
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain begin their title defence with an away game against Nantes at Stade de la Beujoire. Les Parisiens want to continue where they left last season and a win over Nantes will see them make amends for a heart-breaking loss to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final. Summer signing Ilya Zabarnyi is widely expected to make his Ligue 1 debut against les Canaries,... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 19:45
Championship Predictions
Ipswich
Southampton
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Hull City
Oxford United
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Portugal Primeira Liga Predictions
Rio Ave
Nacional
Rio Ave play host to Nacional at their Estadio do Rio Ave in the opening match of their Primeira Liga campaign. Os Rioavistas were having their ups and downs in preseason, but it has to be noted that boss Sotiris Silaidopoulos used friendly games to test as many players as possible. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Clayton, who joined the club from Vasco da G... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 15:30
Alverca
Braga
After rolling over Tondela 3-0 in their opener, Braga will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Alverca at FC Alverca Sports Complex. The Reds have been producing fine performances in all competitions of late and we predict that boss Carlos Vicens is going to stick to his rotation policy. Key player Ricardo Horta should be rested against Alverca, ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 18:00
Santa Clara
Moreirense
Santa Clara will look to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Famalicao when they take on Moreirense in the Primeira Liga round 2. The Eagles were flying pretty low in their season opener, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Even though Leandro Pires has no fresh injury worries, all Ferreira, Paulo Victor, and Elias Manoel are p... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 18:00
Sporting CP
Arouca
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Netherlands Eredivisie Predictions
Go Ahead Eagles
Ajax
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Sparta Rotterdam
Utrecht
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Twente
PSV
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Volendam
AZ
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Breda
Sittard
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MLS Predictions
CF Montreal
DC United
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Charlotte
Real Salt Lake
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Inter Miami
Los Angeles Galaxy
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New England Revolution
Los Angeles FC
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New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union
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Orlando City
Sporting Kansas City
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Toronto FC
Columbus Crew
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Austin FC
FC Dallas
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St Louis City
Chicago Fire
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Minnesota United
Seattle Sounders
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Colorado Rapids
Atlanta United
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Portland Timbers
Cincinnati
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New York City
Nashville
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Segunda Division Predictions
Real Sociedad B
Zaragoza
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Cadiz
Mirandes
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Huesca
Leganes
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Las Palmas
Andorra
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Belgium Pro League Predictions
Dender
Anderlecht
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St Truiden
La Louviere
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Charleroi
Antwerp
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Cercle Brugge
Westerlo
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