International Friendlies Predictions

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leipzig

Leipzig

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

23 July 2021

17:00

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Montpellier

Montpellier

Leipzig continue their preparations for the new Bundesliga campaign as they take on Montpellier in a pre-season friendly. The Red Bulls kicked off pre-season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar, with teenager Lazar Samardzic scoring the winner. Summer signing Brian Brobbey is set to make his Leipzig debut, as well as former Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Andre Silva. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 July 2021 at 17:00

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 July 2021

13:00

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Freiburg

Freiburg

Bayer Leverkusen will be aiming to kick off their pre-season in style when they take on Freiburg at Gernot Langes Stadion. The BayArena outfit will represent German in the Europa League in the upcoming season, and, as a result, the club chiefs managed to keep hold of star attacker Patrick Schick, who impressed at the EURO 2020 finals. Leon Bailey, on the other hand, is on in... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 July 2021 at 13:00

Benfica

Benfica

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

22 July 2021

20:00

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Lille

Lille

Benfica and Lille face each other in a pre-season friendly at Estadio Do Algavre. The Eagles have been producing fine displays in pre-season, and they head into the match following a 2-1 win over Almeria. Haris Seferovic, who returned to the squad at the weekend, is widely expected to return to the starting XI, as well as Germany international Luca Waldschmidt. Les Dogues, o... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 July 2021 at 20:00

Colchester

Colchester

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

21 July 2021

19:45

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Tottenham

Tottenham

Colchester United and Tottenham face each other in a David-vs-Goliath friendly on Wednesday evening. Spurs played out a 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient in their first outing of the pre-season, and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways. All Harry Winks, Eric Dier, and Dele Alli are likely to start for the Premier League side this time out, while key attacker Harry K... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 July 2021 at 19:45

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 July 2021

19:00

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West Ham

West Ham

West Ham continue their preparations for the new Premier League season as they take on Reading at Madejski Stadium. The Hammers head into the match following a goalless draw with Leyton Orient where David Moyes rested key players. Several first-team regulars should be recalled to the starting XI against Reading, but keep in mind that all Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal, To... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 July 2021 at 19:00

St Etienne

St Etienne

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 July 2021

17:00

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Nice

Nice

St Etienne and Nice go head to head at Stade Municipal Jacques Forestier in a pre-season friendly. Les Verts aim to build on a 2-1 win over Grenoble, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play in Wednesday’s football match. Gabon international Denis Bouanga, who found the net in the last warm-up game, will be the man to watch in the home team. Les Aiglon... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 July 2021 at 17:00

Braga

Braga

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 July 2021

13:00

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Marseille

Marseille

Estadio Municipal de Braga will host Wednesday’s friendly between Braga and Marseille, who meet for the first time since February 2018. The Reds are undefeated in pre-season, but they were anything but impressive in consecutive draws with Estrela, Farense, and Portimonense. Braga look solid at the back, with the team keeping four clean sheets in the previous five warm-up g... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 July 2021 at 13:00

Northampton

Northampton

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

20 July 2021

19:45

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Northampton Town will be aiming to make amends for a shocking 2-1 loss to Stamford when they face Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly. The Cobblers, though, have been struggling to find their form in pre-season, and, as a result, the bookies see them as underdogs in Tuesday’s game. All Flanagan, Connolly, Nelson, Pinnock, and Roberts are pushing for a start.

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This match will be played on 20 July 2021 at 19:45

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 July 2021

19:30

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Ipswich

Ipswich

After losing to Bury Town on penalties in their last warm-up game, Ipswich Town will look to get back on course in pre-season when they face Stevenage at Bragbury End Sports Ground. The Tractor Boys kicked off pre-season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Dartford, but they were anything but impressive in their second outing. Since head coach Paul Cook is likely to use Tuesday�... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 July 2021 at 19:30

Crewe

Crewe

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 July 2021

19:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Mornflake Stadium will host Tuesday’s pre-season friendly between Crewe Alexandra and Stoke City. Crewe have been impressive in pre-season, with the team eyeing their fifth consecutive win of the process. Considering that the League One side outplayed Premier League team Wolverhampton in their last warm-up game, home win should be considered. All Lundstram, Sass-Davies, Gr... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 July 2021 at 19:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 July 2021

19:00

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Preston

Preston

Bolton and Preston take on each other at the County Ground in what is expected to be an interesting pre-season friendly. Following back-to-back wins over Longridge and Atherton, the Trotters shared the spoils with FC United in their last warm-up game, and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways. Experienced attacker Nathan Delfouneso, who scored a brace in the tr... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 July 2021 at 19:00

Forest Green

Forest Green

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

20 July 2021

17:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Forest Green will be aiming to keep their 100% record in pre-season intact when they take on Forest Green on Tuesday evening. The Bluebirds kicked off their pre-season with a routine 5-0 win over Bath City, with the team losing to Cambridge United (0-2) in their second outing. Mick McCarthy’s troops then shared the spoils with the U’s in yet another 30-minute game. Cardi... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 July 2021 at 17:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 July 2021

14:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

All eyes will be on BCFC Training Ground when Bristol City and Portsmouth go head to head in a pre-season friendly. The Robins played out a goalless draw with Celtic in their first warm-up game, and they are surely capable of beating the League One side on the neutral location. All O’Dowda, Conway, Bell, Massengo, Vyner, Moore, and Nurse are pushing for a start after start... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 July 2021 at 14:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 July 2021

13:00

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Barrow

Barrow

Buoyed by a 3-0 win over Cheltenham Town, Birmingham City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they face Barrow on Tuesday afternoon. The Blues quickly bounced back from a 5-2 loss to Blackburn, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. Head coach Lee Bowyer could opt to make changes to the starting XI, with all Aneke, Campbell, Roberts... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 July 2021 at 13:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

18 July 2021

13:00

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Manchester United

Manchester United

Man Utd will be aiming to kick off their preseason in great manner when they face Derby County at Pride Park Stadium on Sunday. The Red Devils enjoyed a very successful 2020/21 Premier League campaign, with the team booking their place in the Champions League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s troops have big ambitions for the new season as well, with the club chiefs building a very ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 July 2021 at 13:00

Lyon

Lyon

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 July 2021

20:00

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Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

Lyon and Wolfsburg go head to head at Groupama Stadium in a highly-anticipated friendly game. Les Gones kicked off their preseason with a routine 5-1 win over Bourg-en-Bresse, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Wolfsburg. The Ligue 1 outfit look sharp in front of goal, and we are positive that they will find the net in Saturday’s friendly. Moussa Dembele,... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 July 2021 at 20:00

Celtic

Celtic

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 July 2021

17:30

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Preston

Preston

Celtic and Preston face each other in a pre-season friendly in what will be their first ever encounter. The Hoops are on a quest to regain the Scotland Premiership trophy, and, no doubt, new head coach Angelos Postecoglou will use upcoming friendly games to test as many footballers as possible. Celtic have been impressive in front of goal in recent warm-up games, and we are ... Read More...

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

St Liege

St Liege

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 July 2021

17:00

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Rennes

Rennes

Stade Maurice Dufrasne will host Saturday’s friendly between Standard Liege and Rennes, the two teams who meet for the first time in a warm-up game. The Red Devils have been having their ups and downs in preseason, but they quickly bounced back from a shocking loss to lower-league side Rochefort. Standard aim to return to winning ways following a 2-2 draw with Mechelen, an... Read More...

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

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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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