International Friendlies Predictions

Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Saturday’s FA Cup game at Memorial Stadium pits together Bristol Rovers and Sheffield United, who face each other in a competitive match for the first time since February 2017. Bristol Rovers continue with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, with the team eyeing their third consecutive triumph at their Memorial Stadium.

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This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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MK Dons

MK Dons

Burnley kick off their FA Cup campaign with a match against MK Dons at their Turf Moor. The Clarets have been struggling in the Premier League this season, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to go all the way in the FA Cup. Burnley produce much better showings at home than on the travels, and it is no wonder bookies see them as hot favourites to win Saturday’s clash.

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This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

Exeter

Exeter

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

St James Park will host Saturday’s FA Cup game between Exeter City and Sheffield Wednesday. Exeter sit in the tenth position in the League Two table, but they are only three points behind the playoffs berth. The Grecians have big ambitions for the FA Cup as well, but they face a difficult task against the Championship side. Exeter City booked their place in the last 64 by ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

5 January 2021

19:45

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Doncaster

Doncaster

This game is postponed.

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This match will be played on 5 January 2021 at 19:45

Oldham

Oldham

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Bournemouth will be aiming to kick off their FA Cup campaign in style when they face Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on Saturday. The Cherries are on a quest to return to the Premier League, meaning that boss Jason Tindall could use the FA Cup clash to rest star players. Bournemouth did well to beat Stoke City in their last league match, but away win should not be considere... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

6 January 2021

18:30

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Wigan

Wigan

All eyes will be on Plough Lane when AFC Wimbledon and Sunderland face each other in the League One round 24. The Dons suffered yet another dip in form, with the team losing each of their previous three league fixtures. AFC Wimbledon could soon drop to the relegation zone, but we do not believe that they should be looking for points in the clash against the promotion-chasing... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 January 2021 at 18:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium will host Saturday’s London derby between QPR and Fulham. The Hoops aim to kick off their FA Cup campaign in style, but keep in mind that they are on a nine-game winless run in the Championship. The Cottagers, on the other hand, failed to win the previous five league fixtures as well, but they are undisputedly more of a team than QPR.

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This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

Stevenage

Stevenage

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Broadhall Way will host the FA Cup game between Stevenage and Swansea City. The Boro aim to build on back-to-back League Two wins over Cambridge United and Scunthorpe, but the Swans will pose a much bigger threat for the hosts than their previous rivals. A man to watch in the home team will be Charlie Carter, who has found his goalscoring touch of late, while Remeao Hutton i... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

All eyes will be on Bet365 Stadium when Stoke City and Leicester City face each other in the FA Cup last 64. Stoke aim to bounce back from the Championship loss to Bournemouth, but you should bear in mind that the Potters failed to win the previous three home games in all competitions. Experienced attacker Steven Fletcher, who suffered an injury at the weekend, is unlikely t... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Wycombe Wanderers and Preston face each other at Adams Park in what is expected to be a very exciting FA Cup game. The Chairboys are stuck at the bottom of the table, with the team collecting no more than 15 points in total after 23 rounds. Wycombe are fully focused on securing the Championship survival, which is the main reason why home win should not be considered.

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This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 15:00

Arsenal

Arsenal

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

17:30

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Newcastle

Newcastle

Emirates Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Arsenal and Newcastle United. The Gunners made a slow start to the season, but their recent displays are giving fans a reason for optimism. Arsenal are on a three-game winning run in the Premier League, and they must be high on confidence ahead of the FA Cup clash. Antoine Lacazette scored a brace in a 4-0 win ove... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 17:30

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

18:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

All eyes will be on Brentford Community Stadium when Brentford and Middlesbrough face each other in the FA Cup last 64. The Bees were not in action at the weekend as their clash against Bristol City was postponed, meaning that Thomas Frank’s troops should be fully fit for Saturday’s FA Cup game. Brentford are eyeing their fourth consecutive win at home ground, and bookie... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 18:00

Cosenza

Cosenza

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2021

14:00

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Empoli

Empoli

Stadio San Vito will host Monday’s Serie B game between Cosenza and Empoli. The Rossoblu failed to win the previous four league fixtures, and it is more than obvious that they struggle in front of goal. Cosenza failed to find the net in three of their last three league matches, and it is no wonder they are seen as underdogs in the first game of the year.

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This match will be played on 4 January 2021 at 14:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

18:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Huddersfield Town and Plymouth Argyle square off against each other at Kirklees Stadium in the FA Cup last 64. The Terriers have been having their ups and downs in the Championship of late, and, as a result, they sit in the middle of the table ahead of the visit of Plymouth. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced attacker Fraizer Campbell, who found the net in a... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 18:00

Union Berlin

Union Berlin

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

14:30

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Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

Stadion An der Alten Forsterei will host Saturday’s football game between Union Berlin and Wolfsburg. The capital club have been performing above expectations in the first half of the season, with the team sitting in top five ahead of Matchday 15. Union Berlin head into the match following back-to-back wins over Borussia Dortmund and Union Berlin, and we are positive that ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 14:30

Venezia

Venezia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2021

14:00

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Pisa

Pisa

Monday’s football match at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo pits together Venezia and Pisa. Venezia do not seem to be at their sharpest at the moment, with the team failing to win the previous four league fixtures, but they are still on the right track to book their place in the playoffs. I Lagunari are eyeing their fourth home win of the season, and it has to be noted that boss Pao... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2021 at 14:00

Manchester United

Manchester United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

20:00

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Watford

Watford

Manchester United will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Wolverhampton and Aston Villa when they take on Watford in the FA Cup last 64. The Red Devils have been impressive in the Premier League of late, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Even though Solskjaer could rested a couple of first-team regulars in Saturday’s clash, home win ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 20:00

Leipzig

Leipzig

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 January 2021

17:30

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Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund face each other in the Bundesliga derby at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls managed to turn their dominance into victory against Stuttgart, with Dani Olmo scoring the only goal of the match. Leipzig did well to keep their title hopes alive, and we are positive that they will go for a win in Saturday’s football match against Borussia Dortmund as w... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 January 2021 at 17:30

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2021

20:00

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

Southampton will be looking to book their place in the FA Cup last 32 when they host Shrewsbury at St. Mary’s Stadium. The Saints are eager to kick off their FA Cup campaign in style, but keep in mind that key attacker Danny Ings is rated doubtful for the game. Oriol Romeu, on the other hand, should recover in time to face the League One side. Southampton are a real force ... Read More...

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

Lecce

Lecce

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2021

15:00

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Monza

Monza

All eyes will be on Stadio Via del Mare when Lecce and Monza face each other in the Serie B derby. Lecce played out a 2-2 draw with Cittadella in their last game of 2020, with the team remaining in 6th position in the standings. The Giallorossi aim to move a little closer to the automatic promotion places, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2021 at 15:00

Augsburg

Augsburg

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

10 January 2021

14:30

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Stuttgart

Stuttgart

Augsburg will be looking to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Koln when they take on Stuttgart in the Bundesliga round 15. The Bavarians quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, and, no doubt, they are high on confidence ahead of the visit of Stuttgart. Augsburg are on a five-game winless run at home, and, no doubt, they will fight tooth and nail agains... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 January 2021 at 14:30

Ascoli

Ascoli

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2021

16:00

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Reggina

Reggina

Ascoli and Reggina go head to head at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca in the Serie B round 17. The Picchios shared the spoils with Empoli in their last league match, but that did not help them move away from the relegation zone. Ascoli need to get back on course as soon as possible if they are to avoid relegation to Serie C, and we are positive that they will fight tooth and na... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2021 at 16:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

10 January 2021

13:30

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Tranmere

Tranmere

Barnsley and Tranmere Rovers face each other at Oakwell in the FA Cup last 64. The Tykes aim to kick off their FA Cup campaign in style, but the Super Whites should not be written off just yet. Barnsley generally produce much better showings at home than on the travels, and you should bear in mind that in their last home game in the FA Cup they crushed Notts County 4-0.

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This match will be played on 10 January 2021 at 13:30

Arminia Bielefeld

Arminia Bielefeld

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

10 January 2021

17:00

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Hertha

Hertha

Hertha will be aiming to build on a 3-0 win over Schalke when they face Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday evening. The capital club did well to crush the rock-bottom side at home ground, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Arminia. Hertha Berlin aim to move a little closer to the Europa League berth, and we predict that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 January 2021 at 17:00

Cremonese

Cremonese

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 January 2021

17:00

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Chievo

Chievo

Ascoli and Reggina go head to head at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca in the Serie B round 17. The Picchios shared the spoils with Empoli in their last league match, but that did not help them move away from the relegation zone. Ascoli need to get back on course as soon as possible if they are to avoid relegation to Serie C, and we are positive that they will fight tooth and na... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 January 2021 at 17:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

10 January 2021

13:30

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

All eyes will be on Ashton Gate Stadium when Bristol City and Portsmouth face each other in the FA Cup last 64. The Robins have been having their ups and downs in the Championship of late, and, no doubt, a win over Portsmouth will help them regain a much-needed confidence. Bristol City, though, head into the match with a severely-weakened squad as the likes of Baker, Brunt, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 10 January 2021 at 13:30

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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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