Football Predictions

There will be fireworks when Brentford and Crystal Palace face each other in a small London derby on Saturday. The Bees played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Wolfsburg in their last friendly game and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Palace. New signing Igor Thiago misses out with injury, while fellow summer recruit Fabio Carvalho should make... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 14:00

Sparkles will be flying when Chelsea and Manchester City go head to head at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League derby. The Blues now have 44 players in their first-team squad, but the lack of top-class footballers should prove to be a big problem for Enzo Maresca’s team in the upcoming season. Romelu Lukaku is back to Stamford Bridge, but a man to watch in the home team ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 16:30

Real Sociedad welcome Rayo Vallecano at their Reale Arena in what is expected to be an interesting season opener. La Real failed to impress in preseason, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat los Vallecanos in front of home fans. Big-money signing Luka Sucic is widely expected to make his La Liga debut against Rayo, while key defender Robin Le Normand has joined ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 18:00

Estadi Mallorca Son Moix will host Sunday’s La Liga game between Mallorca and Real Madrid, the two teams with different ambitions for the 2024/2025 La Liga campaign. Los Bermellones are eager to secure yet another top flight survival, while los Blancos are on a quest to defend their trophy. New signing Takuma Asano, who played for Bundesliga side Bochum last term, is widel... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 20:30

Bologna will look to continue where they left last season when they kick off the new Serie A campaign with a home game against Udinese. The Rossoblu head into the new season without several first-team regulars, which is probably the main reason why home win should not be considered. Key defender Riccardo Calafiori has joined Arsenal, while influential forward Joshua Zirkzee ... Read More...

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

Verona and Napoli face each other at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi in what is expected to be an interesting Serie A opener. The Mastini failed to impress in the Coppa Italia loss to Serie B side Cesena and, as a result, the bookies see them as underdogs in Sunday’s clash. Forward Juan Manuel Cruz is sidelined with a thigh injury, while summer recruit Suat Serdar should m... Read More...

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

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Carrarese in the Coppa Italia round 1, Cagliari will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on AS Roma in their Serie A opener. The Rossoblu are seen as underdogs in Sunday’s clash, but one thing is for sure, they will leave their hearts on the field. Columbia defender Yerry Mina is sidelined through suspension, while summ... Read More...

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

Lazio will look to begin the new Serie A season on a strong note when they welcome Venezia to their Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening. The Biancocelesti have a nice chance to kickstart the new campaign with a victory, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. The likes of Nuno Tavares, Gaetano Castrovilli, Tijjani Noslin, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Loum Tchaouna ha... Read More...

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

Expect a festive atmosphere at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps when Auxerre take on Nice in their first Ligue 1 game since June 2023. Christophe Pelissier’s troops are eager to secure the top flight survival and, as a result, the club chiefs have signed permanent deals with the likes of Tom Negrel (goalkeeper), Gabriel Osho (centre-back), Lasso Coulibaly (right midfielder), an... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 14:00

Stade Raymond-Kopa will host Sunday’s Ligue 1 game between Angers and Lens. Les Scoistes are eager to prove their worth on their return to the elite division, but they will have a mountain to climb in the opener. The likes of Emmanuel Biumla, Jacques Ekomie, Carlens Arcus, Jean-Eudes Aholou, and Jim Allevinah have joined the club in the summer transfer window, while Yan Va... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 16:00

Sunday’s football game at Stade de la Mosson pits together Montpellier and Strasbourg, the two sides who are eyeing a top-ten finish. La Paillade failed to impress in preseason, with the team losing four of their last five friendly games, but they are still considered favourites to beat Strasbourg in the season opener. The club chiefs have not been too active in the summer... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 16:00

Toulouse and Nantes take on each other in the highly-anticipated Ligue 1 season opener. Les Pitchouns are tough to beat at home, and with no injury worries, they are likely to grab something from the match. Their solid defensive setup and cohesive midfield should provide a strong foundation, making them difficult to break down.

On the other hand, Nantes will face a ch... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 16:00

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Roazhon Park when Rennes and Olympique Lyon take on each other in the closing match of round 1. Les Rouges et Noirs are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful 2023/2024 season and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against les Gones. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signings Albert Gronbaek, who is expected ... Read More...

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

Stadium of Light will be the centre of attention when Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday go head to head in the closing match of round 2. The Black Cats did well to beat Cardiff City in their opener, but they face a tough challenge against the Owls in Sunday’s matinee. Both Daniel Ballard and Jenson Seelt remain in the recovery room, while there are no fresh injury worries... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 12:00

Sunday’s football game at Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas pits together Moreirense and Arouca. The hosts aim to build on a 2-1 win over Farense, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for Cesar Peixoto’s troops. Midfielder Sidnei Tavares serves a one-game ban, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.

Os Lobos, on the other hand, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 15:30

After surviving Arouca in the season opener, Guimaraes will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Estoril in the Primeira Liga round 2. Guimaraes made a promising start to the season and given their fine performances in the Conference League qualifiers, home win should definitely be considered. Nelson Oliveira is widely expected to lead the line... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 18:00

Sparkles will be flying when Boavista and Braga lock horns at Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI on Sunday evening. Boavista could not have wished for a better start to the season, with the team beating Casa Pia on the road thanks to Reisinho’s goal, but they will have a big fish to fry against the Reds. Barring any fresh injury concerns, Cristiano Bacci is unlikely to make chang... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 20:30

Buoyed by a thrilling 5-1 win over RKC, PSV will look to retain top position in the standings when they take on Heracles on Matchday 2. PSV are determined to defend their Eredivisie trophy and, no doubt, returnee Noa Lang will play an important role in the team’s quest for the title. All Ismael Saibari, Armando Obispo, and Mauro Junior are sidelined with injuries, while Se... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 11:15

After holding Dutch powerhouse Feyenoord to a 1-1 draw at De Kuip, Willem II will try to record their first win of the season when they take on Go Ahead Eagles on Matchday 2. The Tricolores proved their worth in the season opener and, no doubt, they want to give fans yet another reason to celebrate this weekend. Defender Erik Schouten continues to miss out with injury, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 13:30

Following a slim 1-1 draw with Willem II, Feyenoord will look to start a winning run in the Eredivisie when they take on Zwolle on Matchday 2. The Rotterdammers are determined to regain the domestic trophy and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. Summer signing Anis Hadj Moussa is pushing for his first start of the season, wh... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 13:30

Sunday’s football game between Breda and Ajax will bring down the curtain on the Eredivisie round 2. Breda experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-1 loss to Groningen and, as a result, they are seen as underdogs in their first home game of the process. To make things even worse for the newcomers, important defender Enes Mahmutovic is out of contention through ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 15:45

Sunday’s football game between Bolton and Wrexham will bring down the curtain on the League One round 2. The Trotters defeated Leyton Orient 2-1 in their opener, while surviving Mansfield in the EFL Cup round 1 and, no doubt, they are high on confidence ahead of the visit of Wrexham. Influential attacker Dion Charles returns to the starting XI after coming as a substitute ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 15:00

Notts County play host to Fleetwood Town at their Meadow Lane in the League Two round 2. The Magpies failed to turn their dominance into victory in a goalless draw with Tranmere, but they are surely capable matching the Cod Army in front of home fans. Experienced attacker David McGoldrick is pushing for a start after providing an assist for Sam Austin in the EFL Cup loss to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 13:00

Catanzaro take on Sassuolo at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo in the opening match of the new Serie B campaign. Catanzaro were struggling in preseason and they head into the season opener following a heavy Coppa Italia loss (1-4) to Empoli. As all Filippo Pittarello, Enrico Brignola, and Stefano Scognamillo are banned for the match, home win should not be considered.

The Nero... Read More...

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

Buoyed by back-to-back Coppa Italia wins over Padova and Verona, Cesena will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Carrarese in their Serie B opener. The Bianconeri are brimming with confidence ahead of Sunday’s clash, but boss Michele Mignani must warn his men against complacency. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Sierra Leone ... Read More...

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

Cosenza take on Cremonese at Stadio San Vito-Luigi Marulla in the opening match of their Serie B campaign. Cosenza failed to spoil Torino’s party at Stadio Olimpico di Torino in the Coppa Italia round 1 and they face yet another difficult task against Cremonese. Massimo Zilli is pushing for his first full start after coming as a substitute against Il Toro. I Grigiorossi, o... Read More...

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

All eyes will be on Stadio Benito Stirpe when Frosinone and Sampdoria go head to head in the Serie B opener. Frosinone experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-0 Coppa Italia loss to Pisa, but they are surely capable of matching La Samp in front of home fans. The Canarini boss Vincenzo Vivarini should have a full squad to choose from, including summer loanee Gius... Read More...

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

Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolore will host Sunday’s Serie B game between Reggiana and Mantova, the two teams who aim to kickstart the new season in great manner. Reggiana failed to spoil Genoa’s party at Stadio Communale Luigi Ferraris in their Coppa Italia opener and they face yet another tough challenge against the newcomers. Natan Girma is unlikely to feature in ... Read More...

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

Sporting Gijon will look to make a flying start to the season when they take on Levante on Saturday afternoon. Los Rojiblancos are undefeated in the previous five warm-up games and they are surely capable of making life difficult for los Levantinos. The opposition back-line should have Juan Otero at bay as the Colombia forward scored 10 goals in the Spanish second tier last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 16:00

Racing Santander and Almeria face each other at Estadio El Sardinero in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Sunday’s program. Los Racinguistas were having their ups and downs in preseason and they surely face a tough challenge in the season opener. A man to watch in the home team will be Juan Carlos Arana, who scored 12 goals in the Spanish second t... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 16:00

Burgos will be aiming to build on a pre-season win over Racing Santander when they take on Cartagena in the Segunda Division round 1 on Sunday. Burgos were producing excellent displays at home last term and they surely want the trend to be continued. Midfielder Miguel Angel Atienza misses the season opener with injury, while summer signing Inigo Cordoba is likely to make his... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 18:30

Elche will look to make a flying start to the new La Liga 2 campaign when they face Huesca at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Sunday. Los Franjiverdes were having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team beating the likes of Al Ittihad, Nottingham Forest, and Orihuela, while losing to Castellon, Zaragoza, and Levante, but they are still seen as favourites to beat H... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 18:30

There will be fireworks when Club Brugge and Antwerp lock horns in the Jupiler League derby on Sunday. The reigning champions made a slow star to the season, with the team losing to both Standard Liege and Genk, while sharing the spoils with Mechelen. The Blauw-Zwart are desperate to pick up all three points from the match and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Antwer... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 12:30

Sunday’s football game at Den Dreef pits together Leuven and Cercle Brugge, the two sides who faced each other in some entertaining encounters in the past. Leuven did well to beat Genk 3-1 in their last home game and they must be high on confidence following a 1-1 draw with Anderlecht. Midfielder Sofian Kiyine remains in the recovery room, but the Morocco international sho... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 15:00

Following a heavy 4-1 loss to newcomers Dender, Kortrijk will look to return to winning ways in the Jupiler League when they take on Standard Liege on Matchday 4. De Kerels experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the last league match, meaning that the lack of confidence could prove to be a big problem for the home side. Russia defender Mark Mampassi serves a one-ga... Read More...

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

Gent and Westerlo square off against each other at Planet Group Arena in the closing match of the Jupiler League round 4. Gent aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Charleroi and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against Westerlo. Jordan Torunarigha remains on the sidelines with injury, while experienced midfielder Sven Kums should be recalled to the starting X... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2024 at 18:15