Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Today, October 17

League 1 Predictions

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2024

20:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Croud Meadow will host Thursday’s League One game between Shrewsbury Town and Exeter City, the two teams that defeated Crawley Town (5-3) and Cambridge United (1-0) respectively in their last league matches. The Shrews looked sharp in front of goal against the Red Devils and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach in the round 12 clash. Carl Winchester ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2024 at 20:00

Football Predictions of Friday, October 18

Primera Division Predictions

Alaves

Alaves

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

20:00

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Valladolid

Valladolid

Deportivo Alaves will be looking to put an end to their three-game losing run in La Liga when they take on Real Valladolid in the round 10 opener. The Basques were struggling at the back before the international break, but Friday’s football game could be the turning point for Luis Garcia Plaza’s team. The 51-year-old boss should have a full squad to choose from.

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This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 20:00

Bundesliga Predictions

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

19:30

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St Pauli

St Pauli

Friday’s football game between Signal-Iduna-Park will open round 7 of the new Bundesliga campaign. The Yellow-Blacks aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Union Berlin and they are likely to go all guns blazing at St. Pauli. The Yellow-Blacks are eager to keep their 100% record at home intact and they are surely capable of beating the newcomers in front of their loyal fans. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 19:30

Ligue 1 Predictions

Monaco

Monaco

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

19:45

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Lille

Lille

Stade Louis II will host Friday’s Ligue 1 game between Monaco and Lille, the two Champions-League-chasing teams. Monaco aim to build on a 2-1 win over Rennes and you should know that they are after their fifth consecutive league triumph. USA striker Folarin Balogun should be fit for the match despite limping off with injury against les Rouges et Noirs, while Edan Diop rema ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 19:45

Championship Predictions

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Leeds United take on Sheffield United at Elland Road in the opening match of round 10. The Whites shared the spoils with Sunderland before the international break, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Sheffield United on home soil. Both Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu remain in the recovery room, but wingers Daniel James and Manor Salomon should be fit to face the Blade ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 20:00

League 2 Predictions

Newport County

Newport County

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

20:00

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Chesterfield

Chesterfield

Newport County play host to Chesterfield Town at their Rodney Parade in the opening match of the League Two round 12. The Exiles aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Harrogate and you should know that they are eyeing their third consecutive win in front of home fans. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but we believe that the time has come for Courtney Baker-Ric ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 20:00

Serie B Predictions

Bari

Bari

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

19:30

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Catanzaro

Catanzaro

Following back-to-back draws with Cosenza and Cremonese, Bari will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Catanzaro on Matchday 9. Bari have been in a fine form of late, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to book their spot in the playoffs. Midfielder Nunzio Lella is banned for the hosts, but there are no fresh injury worries in the home team ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 19:30

Bundesliga 2 Predictions

Darmstadt

Darmstadt

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

17:30

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Koln

Koln

Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor will be the centre of attention when Darmstadt and Koln face each other in the 2. Bundesliga round 9. The Lilywhites played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Karlsruher before the international break and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be Swedish forward Isac Lidberg, who has been scor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 17:30

Hertha

Hertha

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

17:30

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Braunschweig

Braunschweig

Following a 2-2 draw with Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga derby, Hertha Berlin will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Eintracht Braunschweig to their Olympiastadion. The capital club are eyeing their second home win of the process and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against die Lowen. Deyovaiso Zeefuik is banned for the match, while the likes of Gechte ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 17:30

Segunda Division Predictions

Cordoba

Cordoba

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

19:30

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Cartagena

Cartagena

Cordoba and Cartagena square off against each other at Estadio Nuevo Arcangel in the opening match of the Segunda Division round 10. Cordoba suffered a 1-0 loss to Granada in the Andalusian derby, but it is well known that they produced much better showings at home than on the travels. Midfielder Theo Zidane is banned for Friday’s clash, while there are no fresh injury con ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 19:30

Belgian Pro League Predictions

Beerschot

Beerschot

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

18 October 2024

19:45

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Anderlecht

Anderlecht

Friday’s football match between Beerschot VA and Anderlecht will open round 11 of the new Jupiler League campaign. The Violets do not seem to be competitive at this level, but they showed signs of improvement in a 2-2 draw with Westerlo before the international break. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Dirk Kuyt is unlikely to make changes to the team that shared the spoils ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 October 2024 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
8 July 2026 • 13:25 UTC • 1 min read
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