Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Wednesday, September 18

Champions League Predictions

Bologna

Bologna

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

17:45

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Shakhtar Donetsk

Shakhtar Donetsk

Bologna will look to put an end to their four-game winless run when they face Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League opener. As several first-team regulars left the club in the summer transfer window, including new Man Utd striker Joshua Zirkzee, the Rossoblu have yet to find their best form in the new Serie A campaign. Thiago Motta is no longer in charge of the team and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2024 at 17:45

Sparta Prague

Sparta Prague

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

17:45

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Salzburg

Salzburg

Sparta Prague welcome Salzburg at their epet Arena in the opening match of their Champions League campaign. Sparta qualified for the league phase thanks to splendid back-to-back wins over Malmo and they must be high on confidence following a 2-0 triumph over Hradec Kralove. All Garcia, Mokrovics, and Rynes are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended playe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2024 at 17:45

Celtic

Celtic

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

20:00

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Slovan Bratislava

Slovan Bratislava

Celtic will be looking to continue their strong start to the season when they take on Slovan Bratislava in their Champions League clash at Celtic Park. The Hoops have made a perfect start to the Premiership campaign, and with no fresh injury concerns, they are expected to field a full-strength squad. Celtic’s home advantage and experience in European competitions make them ... Read More...

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

Club Brugge

Club Brugge

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

20:00

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Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

High-flying Club Brugge will look to extend their winning run to five games when they take on Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League opener. Club Brugge have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Yellow-Blacks. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced midfielder Hans Vanaken, who ... Read More...

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

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

20:00

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Inter

Inter

After surviving Brentford in the Premier League round 4, Manchester City will look to kickstart their Champions League campaign in style when they face Inter on Wednesday evening. Last year Man City defeated Inter in the Champions League final, meaning that the visitors are hungry for revenge. However, Pep Guardiola’s troops are seen as hot favourites to win this showdown ... Read More...

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

PSG

PSG

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

20:00

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Girona

Girona

PSG play host to Girona at their Parc des Princes in the opening match of their Champions League campaign. Les Parisiens have been scoring goals for fun in the new Ligue 1 campaign and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the Champions League debutants on Wednesday afternoon. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Vitinha, Wa ... Read More...

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

Primera Division Predictions

Betis

Betis

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

18:00

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Getafe

Getafe

Betis and Getafe face each other at Estadio Benito Villamarin in a postponed La Liga game. Los Beticos aim to build on a 2-0 win over Leganes and they are seen as favourites to win the midweek clash as well. Experienced midfielder William Carvalho suffered a serious injury at the weekend, with Sergi Altimira likely to step up. The likes of Juanmi Jimenez, Nobel Mendy, Cedric ... Read More...

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

EFL Cup Predictions

Brighton

Brighton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

19:45

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Wolves

Wolves

After sharing the spoils with Ipswich Town in their last Premier League game, Brighton will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Wolverhampton in the EFL Cup last 32. The Seagulls failed to turn their dominance into victory against the Tractor Boys, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the Wolves in yet another home fixture. Both Julio Enciso and Ev ... Read More...

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

Coventry City

Coventry City

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

20:00

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Coventry City will try to claim a major scalp in the EFL Cup last 32 when they face Tottenham at their Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues failed to win the previous three Championship games and it is no wonder the bookies see them as underdogs in Wednesday’s encounter. Jamaica international Joel Latibeaudiere limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Watford at ... Read More...

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

Netherlands Eredivisie Predictions

Ajax

Ajax

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2024

19:00

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Sittard

Sittard

Ajax will look to make amends for a shocking 2-1 loss to NAC Breda when they take on Fortuna Sittard in a postponed Eredivisie game. The Amsterdammers defeated Heerenveen 1-0 in their last home game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Fortuna. Both Steven Berghuis and Sivert Mannsverk are sidelined with injuries, while pacey winger Steven Bergw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2024 at 19:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
28 September 2026 • 13:49 UTC • 1 min read
Football Predictions

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