International Friendlies Predictions

Armenia

Armenia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

24 March 2022

16:00

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Montenegro

Montenegro

Armenia and Montenegro square off against each other in Yerevan in a friendly international. As expected, Armenia missed out on a place at the 2022 World Cup finals, with the team finishing the process in 4th place in the standings. The former Soviet republic aim to put an end to their three-game losing run, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Montenegro. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 March 2022 at 16:00

Iraq

Iraq

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

18 March 2022

11:00

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Zambia

Zambia

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This match will be played on 18 March 2022 at 11:00

Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2021

15:30

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Napoli

Napoli

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This match will be played on 31 August 2021 at 15:30

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 August 2021

15:00

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Chelsea

Chelsea

All eyes will be on Emirates Stadium when Arsenal and Chelsea go head to head in a pre-season friendly. The Gunners did well sign talented defender Ben White in the summer transfer window, but this game comes too early for the new recruit. Experienced attacker Alexandre Lacazette is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in the victory ove... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 August 2021 at 15:00

Harrogate

Harrogate

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 August 2021

14:00

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Doncaster

Doncaster

Harrogate Town will be aiming to impress in their last warm-up game when they take on Doncaster Rovers on Sunday afternoon. The League Two side take on Rochdale in the opening match of the season, and, no doubt, head coach Simon Weaver is going to field the best possible side in Sunday’s outing. A man to watch in the home team will be Aaron Martin as Josh March returned to... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 August 2021 at 14:00

Marseille

Marseille

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

20:00

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Villarreal

Villarreal

Saturday’s friendly at Orange Velodrome pits together Olympique Marseille and Villarreal, the two teams who meet for the first time since July 2018. Back then the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in a friendly, and yet another close encounter is on the horizon. OM have been performing well in pre-season, with the team beating all Martigues, Sete, Servette, and St Etienne, w... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 20:00

Stuttgart

Stuttgart

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

17:00

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Barcelona

Barcelona

All eyes will be on Mercedes-Benz Arena when Stuttgart and Barcelona face each other in a pre-season outing. Die Schwaben rolled over Arminia Bielefeld 5-2 in their last warm-up game, but they will have a mountain to climb in Saturday’s friendly. Key attacker Sasa Kalajdzic should keep his place up front despite failing to find the net in the triumph over Arminia. The Cata... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 17:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

16:00

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Nantes

Nantes

Watford and Nantes face each other in a pre-season friendly in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Hornets aim to bounce back from a 4-1 loss to Arsenal, but the game against Nantes will be anything but a walk in the park for the Premier League side. Anyhow boss Xisco Munoz will use this outing to test as many players as possibl... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 16:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Sheffield United and Norwich City face each other in a highly-anticipated pre-season friendly at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon. The Blades kicked off their pre-season in style, with the team crushing both Europa Point (3-0) and Doncaster Rovers (4-0). Sheffield United are brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Norwich City, and we are positive that they will fin... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

15:00

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s friendly between Reading and Crystal Palace. The Royals head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Charlton where the Red Robins scored a late equalizer. Head coach Veljko Paunovic is likely to test a couple of trialists once again, while both Camara and Melvin-Lambert are pushing for a start. The Eagles, on the other hand... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 15:00

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

15:00

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Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe

AFC Wimbledon will look to put an end to their four-game winless run in pre-season when they take on Scunthorpe United at Plough Lane on Saturday afternoon. The Dons have been struggling in front of goal of late, but seeing that boss Mark Robinson is going to field the best possible side in the last-warm up game before the season opener, home win should be considered.

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This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

14:00

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Manchester United

Manchester United

After sharing the spoils with Brentford on Wednesday evening, Manchester United will be aiming to return to winning ways in pre-season when they take on Preston at Deepdale on Saturday. The Red Devils have been struggling at the back in pre-season, but despite conceding six goals in total in the previous two warm-up games, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are seen as favourites ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 14:00

Leyton Orient

Leyton Orient

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

14:00

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Gillingham

Gillingham

Leyton Orient will be looking to finish their pre-season in style when they take on Gillingham in their last warm-up game before the season opener against Salford City. The O’s did well to beat Maidenhead in their last outing, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s friendly. Cyprus international Ruel Sotiriou should keep his place in the st... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 14:00

Leeds

Leeds

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

12:30

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Betis

Betis

Leeds United and Real Betis go head to head at Loughborough University Football Stadium in what is expected to be an entertaining pre-season friendly. The Whites take on los Beticos in their penultimate warm-up game, meaning that Marcelo Bielsa is likely to test as many players as possible for the season opener against Man Utd. Kalvin Phillips, who represented England at the... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

31 July 2021

11:00

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Newport County

Newport County

Cardiff City and Newport Town take on each other in a friendly on Saturday afternoon. The Bluebirds experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Southampton, meaning that they are determined to give fans something to cheer about. All Tomlin, Murphy, Collins, and Vaulks are pushing for a start. You should bear in mind that the Championship side are after the... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 July 2021 at 11:00

Burton

Burton

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2021

19:45

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Newcastle United

Newcastle United

Burton Albion and Newcastle United face each other in a highly-anticipated pre-season friendly on Friday evening. The Magpies suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to York in their first outing of the pre-season, but following a 3-2 win over Doncaster, they shared the spoils with Rotherham United. Newcastle aim to give fans something to cheer about, and we are positive that they will... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2021 at 19:45

Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2021

19:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

After playing out a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers, Leeds United will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Fleetwood Town in their third outing of the pre-season. Marcelo Bielsa is likely to stick to his rotation policy, with all Ayling, Dallas, and Roberts pushing for a start. As always, a man to watch in the Premier League side will be Raphinha, who impres... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2021 at 19:00

Valencia

Valencia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2021

18:00

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Levante

Levante

There will be fireworks when Valencia and Levante go head to head in a local derby at Estadio Antonio Puchades. Following three consecutive wins in pre-season, Valencia were beaten by Zaragoza in their last warm-up game. Los Che are eager to get back on course, and we predict that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Friday’s friendly. Los Levantinos, on the other ... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2021 at 18:00

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

30 July 2021

16:00

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Bologna

Bologna

Cashpoint-Arena in Altach will host Friday’s friendly between Borussia Dortmund and Bologna. The BVB chiefs did well to sign PSV attacker Donyell Malen in the summer transfer window, but Friday’s game comes too early for the 22-year-old. As always, a man to watch in the Bundesliga side will be Erling Haland, who is likely to pose a big threat to the opposition defenders.... Read More...

This match will be played on 30 July 2021 at 16:00

Hertha

Hertha

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 July 2021

19:20

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Liverpool

Liverpool

All eyes will be on Stadion Tivoli NEU when Hertha and Liverpool take on each other in a pre-season friendly. The Reds aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mainz where Jurgen Klopp used different line-ups for each half. The good news for the fans is that key defender Virgil van Dijk is set to make his return from injury on Thursday. Fellow defender Joe Gomez, though, i... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 July 2021 at 19:20

Porto

Porto

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

28 July 2021

20:00

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AS Roma

AS Roma

Porto and Roma take on each other in a pre-season friendly in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Wednesday’s program. The Dragons have been impressive in pre-season, with the team beating both Academico Viseu (3-2) and Lille (2-0). Since the Portuguese vice-champions are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, we predict that they will find ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 July 2021 at 20:00

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

28 July 2021

20:00

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Brentford

Brentford

Manchester United will be aiming to make amends for a shocking 4-2 loss to Queens Park Rangers when they take on Brentford at their Old Trafford on Wednesday evening. The Red Devils are determined to return to winning ways in pre-season, but keep in mind that the likes of Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, and Fred are unlikely to feature in the midweek friendly. Jes... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 July 2021 at 20:00

MK Dons

MK Dons

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

28 July 2021

19:45

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Tottenham

Tottenham

MK Dons and Tottenham take on each other in a David-vs-Goliath pre-season outing. Spurs chiefs are fighting hard to keep hold of star attacker Harry Kane, who is unlikely to feature in Wednesday’s friendly. In his absence, the likes of Son, Alli, and Lucas will make life difficult for the opposition defenders. Given Tottenham’s display in a 3-0 win over Colchester, away ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 July 2021 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 July 2021

19:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United, the two famous English clubs, face each other at Ewood Park in a highly-anticipated pre-season friendly. The Riversiders did well to beat lower-league side Fylde in their first game of the pre-season, but Bradford City proved to be a big catch for the Championship side. Blackburn aim to get back on course, but they will have a mountain to c... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 July 2021 at 19:30

Forest Green

Forest Green

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

28 July 2021

19:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Plymouth, Swansea will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Forest Green Rovers on Wednesday. The Green Army have been having their ups and downs in pre-season, but they surely face an uphill task in the midweek friendly. You should bear in mind that the League Two side are eyeing their fourth clean sheet of th... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 July 2021 at 19:00

Valencia

Valencia

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 July 2021

18:00

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Zaragoza

Zaragoza

Pinatar Arena Football Center will host Wednesday’s football game between Valencia and Zaragoza. Los Che have been impressive in pre-season, with the team winning each of their three warm-up games. Valencia have been scoring goals for fun of late, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the midweek friendly. One of the men to watch in the home... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 July 2021 at 18:00

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International Friendlies Predictions

International Friendlies Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly International Friendlies tips across the most popular football betting markets, including Correct Score, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result. Our football predictions are based on current form, tactical patterns, and individual player statistics from recent international fixtures, ensuring data-driven insights for every friendly match played across the global football calendar.

International Friendlies Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaNorth MacedoniaNorth Macedonia04/09/2025, 16:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwayNorwayFinlandFinland04/09/2025, 17:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
GibraltarGibraltarAlbaniaAlbania04/09/2025, 17:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
AustraliaAustraliaNew ZealandNew Zealand05/09/2025, 10:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
RomaniaRomaniaCanadaCanada05/09/2025, 19:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw

What are International Friendlies Predictions?

International Friendlies predictions are expert forecasts of outcomes in non-competitive matches between national teams. Unlike tournament fixtures, friendlies focus on preparation, squad rotation, and tactical experimentation rather than results alone. Friendlies predictions involve analysing factors such as current form, recent call-ups, and travel fatigue to determine which teams are best placed to perform well across international friendlies.
Since managers often use these games to test new systems or debut players, our forecasts weigh up aspects like motivation, lineup strength, and match context to deliver accurate, data-driven insights. Our predictions are used to build data-driven football betting tips on some of the most common betting markets for International Friendlies, including Match Result, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and Over/Under goals.

How are International Friendlies Predictions determined?

Our analysts develop accurate International Friendlies predictions through a structured process that blends statistical modelling, player analysis, and betting market evaluation. This approach reflects the fluid nature of friendly matches, where tactical experimentation, travel schedules, and player motivation often shape outcomes more than rankings or form.
The 3 key steps behind our International Friendlies predictions are as follows.

  • Analysing recent team and player form
  • Evaluating line-ups, motivation, and match objectives
  • Comparing findings with bookmaker odds

How are International Friendlies Predictions determined

  1. Analysing recent team and player form. The first step in producing reliable International Friendlies predictions involves reviewing how national teams and key players have performed in their most recent matches, whether in qualifiers, tournaments, or previous friendlies. Metrics such as goals scored, defensive stability, and player involvement help identify which sides are entering friendlies in better rhythm.
  2. Evaluating line-ups, motivation, and match objectives. Once form has been analysed, the next step required to produce solid friendlies predictions involves assessing team selection and motivation. Managers often rotate players, test tactical systems, or introduce debutants, which affects match dynamics. Understanding whether a nation is preparing for a major competition or using the game purely for experimentation helps forecast the likely intensity and outcome of each friendly.
  3. Comparing findings with bookmaker odds. The final step in shaping our International Friendlies predictions involves aligning all analytical data with betting markets. By tracking price shifts and comparing them to team news, travel distance, and expected line-ups, our analysts pinpoint matches where odds diverge from statistical probability, offering bettors accurate and value-driven insights for the International Friendlies bets.

When are International Friendlies Predictions released?

Our International Friendlies predictions are released every Monday at 12:00 pm London time, ahead of the week’s scheduled fixtures. This timing allows readers to access up-to-date insights on team news, player availability, and tactical expectations before matches begin. For additional or rescheduled friendlies, our forecasts are updated as soon as fixtures are confirmed, ensuring every International Friendlies prediction remains accurate and timely.

When do International Friendlies take place mostly?

International friendlies mostly take place during the club league season, typically in scheduled FIFA international breaks. These periods allow national teams to gather players from their respective clubs, such as those competing in La Liga, without disrupting domestic competitions for long stretches. Friendlies held during these windows help managers test tactical setups, assess squad depth, and prepare for upcoming tournaments or qualification matches. These games are often used as preparation for major events such as the UEFA European Championship, FIFA World Cup, or Copa America, providing valuable opportunities to build cohesion and experiment with line-ups before competitive fixtures resume.

How are International Friendlies Fixtures organised?

International friendlies fixtures are organised through direct coordination between football federations, who agree on suitable opponents, venues, and revenue-sharing arrangements. These matches are often negotiated months in advance, with input from sponsors, broadcasters, and match promoters who handle logistics and commercial aspects.
Major sports marketing agencies frequently broker deals for high-profile friendly games as well, while corporate sponsors such as Nike work closely with national teams like Brazil to plan strategic matchups that maximise exposure. Some federations, such as Mexico’s, schedule most of their friendlies abroad (particularly in the United States) where large fan bases and higher gate revenues make these fixtures financially attractive.

Why do teams play international friendlies?

The main reasons teams play international friendlies are preparatory, including testing tactics, assessing players, and improving fitness. Two additional purposes are maintaining ranking points and promoting international cooperation.
More information about the top 5 reasons why teams play international friendlies is given below.

  • Trying new systems. Managers use friendlies to introduce new tactics and formations in a low-pressure environment before applying them in competitive matches.
  • Evaluating players. Friendly games allow coaches to observe how emerging or fringe players handle real match scenarios and adapt to different levels of opposition.
  • Building fitness. Friendlies help players return to peak physical form, especially before major tournaments or after long breaks in club competition.
  • Improving rankings. Results from friendlies contribute to a country’s FIFA ranking, which influences future seedings and tournament placements.
  • Encouraging cooperation. Friendly matches often serve as tools for sporting diplomacy, strengthening cultural and institutional ties between nations.

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