Football Predictions of Friday, April 18
Primera Division Predictions
High-flying Espanyol will look to build on back-to-back wins over Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo when they take on Getafe on Matchday 32. Los Periquitos have been producing excellent performances of late, but they are still sitting in the danger zone, only six points clear of bottom three. A man to watch in the home team will be Roberto Fernandez Jaen, who scored a brace agai... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 21:00
Ligue 1 Predictions
Friday’s football game between Rennes and Nantes will open round 30 of the current Ligue 1 campaign. Les Rouges et Noirs were struggling in the first half of the season, but their form in 2025 is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Nantes’ visit. As Rennes rolled over Le Havre 5-1 at the weekend, home win should definitely be considered. All Ludovic Blas, Ibrahim... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 20:45
Championship Predictions
All eyes will be on Pride Park when Derby County and Luton Town face each other in a highly-anticipated relegation six-pointer. The Rams head into Friday’s game following back-to-back draws with Burnley and Portsmouth, but they are surely capable of beating Luton in front of home fans. Derby’s injury list remains pretty long, including the likes of Brown, Blackett-Taylor... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 13:30
Ewood Park will host Friday’s football game between Blackburn Rovers and Millwall, the two playoffs-chasing sides. The Riversiders aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Luton Town, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for Valerien Ismael’s troops. Midfielder Kristi Montgomery serves a one-game ban, while Ryan Hedges should recover in time to face t... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Ashton Gate Stadium will be the centre of attention when Bristol City and Sunderland lock horns in the Championship round 43. The Robins shared the spoils with Queens Park Rangers at the weekend, but it has to be noted that they had no more than five goal attempts in the Loftus Road clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Ayman Benarous and Luke M... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Coventry City will be aiming to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Matchday 43. The Sky Blues have been having their ups and downs of late, losing to Burnley, beating Portsmouth, while sharing the spoils with Hull City and they face a difficult task against the fellow promotion-chasing side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Middlesbrough will try to make amends for back-to-back losses to Leeds United and Millwall when they welcome Plymouth to their Riverside Stadium on Great Friday. The Boro have been facing a tough fixture list in April, but they are seen as hot favourites to beat the Pilgrims in front of home fans. Middlesbrough’s injury list remains pretty long, but Michael Carrick can cou... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Norwich play host to Portsmouth at their Carrow Road in the Championship round 43. The Canaries are ten points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home side. Jacob Lungi Sorensen limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Burnley, with Marcelino Nunez likely to step up. Jack Stacey is pushing for a start after scoring as a subs... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
After failing to spoil Leeds United’s party at Elland Road, Preston will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Queens Park Rangers on Friday afternoon. The Lilywhites are sitting in 16th place in the standings, seven points clear of the relegation zone, meaning that they would be happy with one point from the match. All Ali McCann, Brad Potts,... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Bet365 Stadium will host Friday’s Championship game between Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Potters aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cardiff City and their fine form in April is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Sheffield Wednesday’s visit. Sam Gallagher is pushing for a recall, while both Sidibe and Stevens rema... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Friday’s football game at Swansea City Stadium pits together Swansea City and Hull City, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Swans aim to keep their playoffs hopes alive, while the Tigers are determined to escape the danger zone. Swansea, though, are seen as favourites to win Friday’s clash as they are on a three-game winning run in the Champio... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Vicarage Road when Watford and Burnley go head to head in the Championship round 43. The Hornets are seven points behind top six, meaning that they have slim playoffs chances. However, the hope dies last and we are positive that Tom Cleverley’s troops will go all guns blazing at the Clarets. Both Kwadwo Baah and Giorgi Chakvetadze are out o... Read More...
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Sheffield United will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run in the Championship when they face Cardiff City at their Bramall Lane. The Blades are five points behind the automatic promotion berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home team. Former Blackburn Rovers forward Ben Brereton Diaz is pushing for a start, while all Arblaster... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 18:30
Friday’s football game between Oxford United and Leeds United will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 43. The Yellows aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday and they will give 100% to claim a major scalp this weekend. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Gary Rowett is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Blades at the w... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 21:00
Portugal Primeira Liga Predictions
Estadio da Capital do Movel (neutral location) will host Friday’s football game between Rio Ave and Santa Clara. Os Rioavistas desperately needed a win against Moreirense and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their dreadful losing run. Rio Ave aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but they will have a big fish to fry against Santa Clara. ... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:30
Friday’s football game at Estadio de Sao Luis pits together Farense and Boavista, the two relegation-threatened teams. Os Leoes de Faro aim to build on a morale-boosting win over Estrela and they are seen as favourites to win this relegation six-pointer. As Lucas Africo is back from suspension, Farense boss Toze Marreco has a luxury to field the best possible side against ... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:30
After surviving Casa Pia at Estadio Municipal de Rio Maior, Porto will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Famalicao on Saturday. The Dragons aim to overtake Braga in third position and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Famalicao. Martim Fernandes is banned for the match, while fellow defender Nahuen Perez is back from suspension.
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This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 19:00
Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Santa Clara, Sporting CP will look to retain top position in the standings when they face Moreirense on Matchday 30. The Lions are leading the chase for the Primeira Liga trophy, but they are level on points with their bitter local rivals Benfica. As a result, Rui Borges’ men need to go all guns blazing at Moreirense this weekend. Forwa... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 21:30
League 1 Predictions
Exeter City and Burton Albion face each other at St James Park in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Grecians aim to build on a 2-1 win over Bristol Rovers, but it has to be noted that they have little to play for in the season finale. All Mitchell, Sweeney, Trevitt, and Wildschut are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
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This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 14:00
Birmingham City will be aiming to extend their winning run to five games when they take on Crawley Town on Great Friday. The Blues have been in free-scoring form recently, and with automatic promotion already secured, their new target is to reach the 100-point mark. All Buchanan, Dykes, and Wright are out of contention with injuries, while duo Hansson – Paik Seung-Ho is ra... Read More...
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Following back-to-back losses to Rotherham and Barnsley, Bolton will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Wycombe to their Toughsheet Community Stadium on Holy Friday. The Trotters experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the 4-1 defeat to Barnsley, but despite their recent struggles, they are still in the playoffs race. Aaron Morley limped off with injur... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cambridge United, Charlton Athletic will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Northampton on Fridday. The Red Robins are eager to move closer to the automatic promotion berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Cobblers. The likes of Kanu, Leaburn, and Maynard-Brewer are out of contention with inj... Read More...
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Huddersfield Town and Cambridge United take on each other at John Smith’s Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting League One game. The Terriers aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Wycombe and Burton and, with the team being five points behind the playoffs berth, this has to go down as a must-win game for interim manager Jon Worthington and his men. The l... Read More...
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Leyton Orient will be looking to finish the season on a high when they host Barnsley at Brisbane Road. The O’s have shown real intent in recent weeks, picking up impressive back-to-back victories over Mansfield and Crawley to keep their late push for a playoff spot alive. Richie Wellens’ side appear to be hitting form at just the right time, and with no new injury concer... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Following back-to-back defeats to Northampton and Birmingham, Peterborough will look to get back on course when they take on Stockport in the League One Round 43. The Posh are safe for now, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. Anyhow, their display in the EFL Trophy win over Birmingham City is giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Stockport’s ... Read More...
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Reading will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they face Lincoln in the League One round 43. The Royals have been in a fine form of late, with the team beating both Wycombe and Shrewsbury, while sharing the spoils with Northampton Town. All Craig, Dean, Dorsett, and Elliott are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
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Rotherham United will look to recover from a 3-1 loss to Stockport County when they face Mansfield Town on Great Friday. The Millers defeated Blackpool 2-1 in their last home game, but with the team being stuck in the middle of the table, they have little to play for in the season finale. Manager Matthew Hamshaw is likely to stick to his rotation policy, with all Liam Kelly,... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Rock-bottom Shrewsbury Town will look to put an end to their 13-game winless run when they welcome Wigan Athletic to their Croud Meadow on Friday afternoon. The Shrews failed to secure the League One survival, meaning that they have nothing to play for in the remainder of the season. Talented midfielder Leo Castledine remains in the treatment room, while Vadaine Oliver is a ... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Stevenage and Blackpool square off against each other at Lamex Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. The Boro are sitting in 14th place in the standings, with little to play for in the season finale; therefore, home win should not be considered. Jake Young is pushing for a rare start after coming as a substitute in a 1-0 loss to Wycombe, while Kane Smith remai... Read More...
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After sharing the spoils with Wigan Athletic, Wrexham will look to stay in the automatic promotion berth when they face Bristol Rovers on Matchday 43. The Dragons are determined to secure a top-two finish and they are seen as hot favourites to win Friday’s encounter. All Luke Bolton, William Boyle, and Andy Cannon are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
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League 2 Predictions
There will be fireworks when AFC Wimbledon and Chesterfield go head to head at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on Great Friday. The Dons aim to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive and you should know that they are after their 14th home win of the process. Experienced midfielder Jake Reeves is banned for the match, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home tea... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Bromley will look to recover from a massive 5-0 loss to Port Vale when they take on Morecambe on Matchday 43. The Ravens have little to play for in the season finale as they are sitting in 14th place in the standings and that is the main reason why home win should not be considered. Forward Marcus Dinanga continues to miss out with injury, while Cameron Congreve is a major d... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Friday’s football game at Brunton Park pits together Carlisle United and Port Vale, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the season finale. The Cumbrians aim to build on back-to-back wins over Newport County and Morecambe and they need to keep on winning in order to avoid relegation. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Mark Hughes is unlikely to make too many ... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Cheltenham Town will look to build on a 3-2 win over Crewe when they take on Gillingham in the League Two round 43. The Robins did well to put an end to their four-game losing run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they have little to play for in the season finale. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Timothee Dieng is back from suspension.
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Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Notts County and Newport County, Colchester United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Crewe Alexandra on Friday. The U’s have been in a fine form of late and a win over Crewe could see them climb to the playoffs berth. With Lyle Taylor limping off with injury in the last league match, Tyreece Simpson is... Read More...
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Fleetwood Town will be aiming to bounce back from back-to-back defeats to Swindon Town and Chesterfield when they host Barrow to their Highbury Stadium. The Cod Army are stuck in the middle of the table with 56 points on their account and, as a result, they are unlikely to book their spot in the playoffs. All Coughlan, Graydon, and Holgate are sidelined with injuries, while ... Read More...
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Grimsby Town will be aiming to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Swindon Town on Matchday 43. The Mariners are determined to secure a top-six finish and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Defender Douglas Tharme is rated doubtful for the home team after limping off with injury in the last league match, with Tyrell Warren likely to step up. ... Read More...
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Out-of-sorts MK Dons will look to put an end to their four-game losing run when they face Newport County in the League Two round 43. The Dons do not seem to be at their sharpest, but they should not find it hard to secure the League Two survival. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, midfielder Joe White should be recalled to the starting XI.
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Salford City will look to keep their League Two playoffs hopes alive when they face Accrington on Matchday 43. The Lions are four points behind the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Accy Stanley. Defender Curtis Tils serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards, while both Shepard and N’Mai are rated doubtful for Friday’s e... Read More...
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Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Accrington, Tranmere will look to return to winning ways when they face Doncaster Rovers in the League Two round 43. The Rovers have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Doncaster. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Omari Patrick, who scored a brace in the ... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 16:00
Walsall will be looking to stay in the automatic promotion berth when they take on Harrogate on Matchday 43. The Saddlers have suffered yet another dip in form, losing to both Port Vale and Barrow in the last two league matches, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat the Sulphurites on home soil. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team ahead of Harroga... Read More...
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Segunda Division Predictions
Sporting Gijon will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Eldense when they take on Mirandes in the La Liga 2 round 36. Los Rojiblancos desperately needed a win against Eldense and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their three-game losing run. Gijon aim to escape the danger zone, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing visitor... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 19:00
Castellon will look to escape the danger zone when they face Almeria in the La Liga 2 round 36. Los Albinegros are on the right track to secure the Segunda Division survival, but they can’t afford any complacency in the season finale. The good news for the hosts is that defender Jetro Willems is back from suspension.
The Andalusians, on the other hand, aim to build... Read More...
This match will be played on 18/04/2025 at 21:00