Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Saturday, July 24

International Friendlies

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

13:00

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Exeter

Exeter

Cardiff City will be looking to build on a 2-1 win over Forest Green when they take on Exeter in yet another pre-season friendly. The Bluebirds have been having their ups and downs in pre-season, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat Exeter in Saturday’s warm-up game. Cardiff City boss Mick McCarthy is likely to use this outing to test as many players as possib... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 13:00

Lorient

Lorient

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

13:00

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux

Lorient and Bordeaux square off against each other in an all-Ligue 1 friendly on Saturday. Les Merlus kicked off pre-season with a slim goalless draw with Concarneau, but they did well to beat Brest 3-2 in their second warm-up game. Since Lorient are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Bordeaux, we predict that the nominal hosts are going to find the net... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 13:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

13:30

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MK Dons

MK Dons

BCFC Training Ground will host Saturday’s friendly between Bristol City and Milton Keynes Dons, who face each other for the first time since February 2016. Back then Bristol City defeated MK Dons in the Championship clash, meaning that the visitors are hungry for revenge. The Robins kicked off pre-season with a goalless draw with Celtic, with the team sharing the spoils wi... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 13:30

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

14:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Reading and Charlton take on each other in a highly-anticipated friendly at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Royals did well to beat Lincoln thanks to Manadi Camara’s goal in their first pre-season friendly, but Premier League side West Ham United proved to be a big catch for Veljko Paunovic’s troops. The Serbian tactician did a great job with Readin... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 14:00

Barrow

Barrow

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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Bolton

Bolton

Bolton continue their preparations for the new League One campaign as they take on Barron in a pre-season friendly. The Trotters did well to return to the English third tier, but they are not seen as one of the main candidates to secure promotion to the Championship at the end of the 2021/22 season. Bolton have already defeated the likes of Longridge Town, Atherton, and Pres... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

Celtic

Celtic

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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West Ham

West Ham

Celtic and West Ham United face each other in a highly-anticipated pre-season friendly. The Hoops will be with one eye on the Champions League qualifier against Midtjylland, meaning that head coach Angelos Postecoglou is likely to rest key players in Saturday’s friendly. Considering that the former Australia boss is going to mix the squad, home win should not be considered... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

All eyes will be on Kybunpark when Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Club go head to head in a pre-season friendly. Borussia aim to make amends for a shocking 3-1 loss to Bochum, but the game against the Lions will be anything but a walk in the park for the nominal hosts. Midfielder Mario Pasalic, who scored as a substitute in the defeat to Bochum, is pushing for a start.

... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

After sharing the spoils with Barrow in their last warm-up game, Birmingham City will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Blues continue their preparations for the new Championship campaign, and we are positive that head coach Lee Bowyer will use this friendly to test as many players as possib... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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Manchester United

Manchester United

All eyes will be on Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium when Queens Park Rangers and Manchester United face each other in a pre-season friendly. The Hoops are eager to kick off their pre-season in style, but they will have a mountain to climb in Saturday’s warm-up game. Summer signing Andre Dozzell is likely to make his QPR debut against Man Utd.

The Red Devils, on the... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s friendly between Watford and WBA, the two teams who face each other for the first time since 2018. Back then Watford defeated WBA 1-0 thanks to Troy Deeney’s goal, meaning that the Baggies are hungry for revenge. WBA suffered an embarrassing loss to Tamworth in their first pre-season friendly, but they head into the match following back... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:30

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Ajax

Ajax

All eyes will be on Allianz Arena when Bayern Munchen and Ajax go head to head in a pre-season friendly on Saturday. The Bundesliga champions suffered a shocking 3-2 loss to Koln in their first warm-up game, but it has to be noted that key players were rested in this match. Even though head coach new boss Julian Nagelsmann will continue to mix the squad, we predict that FCB ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:30

Frankfurt

Frankfurt

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

16:00

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Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Eintracht Frankfurt and Strasbourg take on each other in a warm-up game on Saturday afternoon. Die Adler are eyeing their third consecutive win in the pre-season, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play. A man to keep an eye on in the Bundesliga side will be pacey Serbian winger Filip Kostic, who found the net in the 6-1 crushing of Giessen.... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 16:00

Alaves

Alaves

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

18:00

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Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

All eyes will be on Estadio Zubieta XXI when Deportivo Alaves and Real Sociedad face each other in a pre-season friendly. Alaves somehow secured the La Liga survival last season, and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Summer signing Taichi Hara is likely to play some part in Saturday’s friendly. It has to be noted that Javi Calleja’s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 18:00

Valencia

Valencia

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

18:00

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Cartagena

Cartagena

Valencia will look to build on back-to-back wins over Villarreal and Atromitos when they take on Cartagena in yet another pre-season friendly. Los Che kicked off their preparations for the new La Liga season in style, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s friendly. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Goncalo Guedes, who score... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 18:00

Braga

Braga

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

20:00

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Ferreira

Ferreira

Braga and Pacos de Ferreira take on each other in an all-Portuguese friendly on Saturday. The Reds have drawn the previous four warm-up games, meaning that they are eager to return to winning ways in pre-season. Since Braga boss Carlos Carvalhal is likely to count on key players in Saturday’s friendly, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home team. A man... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 20:00

Elche

Elche

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

20:00

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Zaragoza

Zaragoza

After crushing Atromitos 6-1, Elche will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on fellow Spanish outfit Zaragoza on Saturday evening. Los Franjiverdes secured the La Liga survival thanks to a 2-0 win over Athletic Club on the last day of the 2020/21 season, and, no doubt, their main goal for the upcoming La Liga campaign is to avoid relegat... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 20:00

MLS Predictions

Atlanta United

Atlanta United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

20:30

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Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew

Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Atlanta United and Columbus Crew, the two teams who shared the spoils with Nashville and Cincinnati respectively in midweek. The Five Stripes aim to put an end to their ten-game winless run, and they should take advantage of the absentees in the away team. Defenders George Bello and Miles Robinson, and goalke... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 20:30

Bundesliga 2 Predictions

Darmstadt

Darmstadt

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

12:30

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Regensburg

Regensburg

Merck-Stadion am Bollenfalltor will host Saturday’s football game between Darmstadt and Regensburg, who face each other in the season opener. The Lilywhites played no more than one pre-season friendly, with the team sharing the spoils with Bundesliga side Stuttgart. Darmstadt are tough to beat at home, but we are not tempted to put our money on the home side as top scorer ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 12:30

Hansa Rostock

Hansa Rostock

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

12:30

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Karlsruher

Karlsruher

Newcomers Hansa Rostock will be looking to kick off the new 2. Bundesliga campaign in style when they face Karlsruher at Ostseestadion. Hansa were producing fine displays in pre-season, and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s match. It has to be noted that all Kevin Schumacher, Thomas Meisner, Ryan Malone, Calogero Rizzuto, Hanno Behrens, and R... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 12:30

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

12:30

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Paderborn

Paderborn

Heidenheim will be aiming to make a flying start to the new 2. Bundesliga season when they face Paderborn at their Voith-Arena. Heidenheim were producing fine display in pre-season, with the team beating the likes of Altach and Hoffenheim, but the match against Paderborn will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. The good news for the fans is that the club ch... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 12:30

Dynamo Dresden

Dynamo Dresden

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

12:30

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Ingolstadt

Ingolstadt

Dynamo Dresden play host to Ingolstadt at their Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in the opening match of the new 2. Bundesliga campaign. Following three consecutive wins in pre-season, Dynamo Dresden were outplayed by Union Berlin in their last warm-up game. The newcomers aim to get back on course as soon as possible, and they are surely capable of beating Ingolstadt at home ground. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 12:30

Werder Bremen

Werder Bremen

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

19:30

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Hannover

Hannover

Weserstadion will host Saturday’s football game between Werder Bremen and Hannover, the two old rivals. Die Werderaner surprisingly suffered relegation to the German second tier last term, and, no doubt, they are eyeing a quick return to the German top flight. Milot Rashica is no longer part of the team, while new signing Anthony Jung is likely to make his 2. Bundesliga de... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 19:30

Sweden Allsvenskan Predictions

Mjallby

Mjallby

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

14:00

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Malmo

Malmo

Strandvallen will host Saturday’s football game between Mjallby and Malmo, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the 2021 Allsvenskan season. Mjallby’s main goal is to secure the elite division survival, while Malmo are on a quest to defend their trophy. Attacker Herman Johansson remains on the sidelines for the hosts with a broken ankle. A man to watch in t... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 14:00

Sirius

Sirius

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

16:30

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Degerfors

Degerfors

Sirius will look to make amends for heavy defeats to Malmo (0-4) and Djurgarden (1-5) when they host Degerfors at their Vikingvallen on Matchday 12. Sirius produce much better showings at home than on the travels, which is the main reason why the bookies see them as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. The good news for the hosts is that Marcus Mathisen returns from suspens... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 16:30

Denmark Superliga Predictions

Aalborg

Aalborg

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

17:00

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Midtjylland

Midtjylland

After suffering a 2-1 loss to Odense in their opener, Midtjylland will be looking to record their first win of the season when they take on Aalborg at Aalborg Portland Park on Saturday evening. The Wolves are on a quest to regain the domestic trophy, and, no doubt, they need to make a flying start to the season if they are to turn the dream into reality.

Former Celta... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 17:00

Finland Veikkausliiga Predictions

HJK

HJK

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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Haka

Haka

Helsinki will be aiming to retain top position in the standings when they host Haka at their Bolt Arena on Matchday 16. HJK are the dominant force in the Veikkausliiga, but they head into Saturday’s clash following a 2-1 loss to AC Oulu. Japan international Atomu Tanaka, who scored as a substitute at the weekend, is widely expected to return to the starting XI. Haka, on th... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

SJK

SJK

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:00

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AC Oulu

AC Oulu

Saturday’s football game at OmaSp Stadion pits together SJK and AC Oulu, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. SJK aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ilves, with the team eyeing their third consecutive triumph at home ground. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be England attacker Jake Jervis, who has found his goalscoring touch of la... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:00

Belgian Pro League Predictions

Leuven

Leuven

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

15:15

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Waregem

Waregem

Leuven and Waregem square off against each other at Den Dreef in what is expected to be an interesting Jupiler League clash. Leuven suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Dusseldorf in their last warm-up game, but despite the defeat, the bookies still see them as favourites to win the season opener. On-loan Lyon defender Cenk Ozkacar is likely to make his Jupiler League debut against ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 15:15

Baarschot

Baarschot

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

17:30

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Cercle Brugge

Cercle Brugge

Olympisch Stadion will host Saturday’s football game between Beerschot VA and Cercle Brugge. Beerschot VA have been having their ups and downs in pre-season, but we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play, which helped them secure the Jupiler League survival last term. Summer signing Leon Krekovic is widely expected to make his Beerschot VA offic... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 17:30

Kortrijk

Kortrijk

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

17:30

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Seraing

Seraing

Kortrijk will look to kick off the new Jupiler League campaign in great manner when they take on Seraing at Guldensporen Stadion. Kortijk failed to win the previous three warm-up games, but head coach Luka Elsner used these pre-season friendlies to test as many players as possible. Summer signings Mathias Fixelles and Kevin Vandendriessche are both likely to make their Kortr... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 17:30

Oostende

Oostende

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 July 2021

19:45

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Charleroi

Charleroi

Saturday’s football game at Diaz Arena pits together Oostende and Charleroi. Oostende have been having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team rolling over Zwevezele 9-3, losing to Amiens (1-2), while sharing the spoils with Mouscron (0-0). De Kustboys are eager to kick off the new season in style, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the hos... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 July 2021 at 19:45

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