Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Today, May 20

Europa League Predictions

Freiburg

Freiburg

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

20 May 2026

20:00

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Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Besiktas Park will be the centre of attention when Freiburg and Aston Villa face each other in the Europa League final. As Aston Villa are a more experienced side than Freiburg, we predict a 2-1 away win. Freiburg proved their worth in the semi-final double-header against Braga and will fancy their chances after scoring 1.8 goals per game across their last ten matches. Howev ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 May 2026 at 20:00

Serie B Predictions

Palermo

Palermo

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 May 2026

19:00

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Catanzaro

Catanzaro

Stadio Renzo Barbera will host a high-stakes Serie B playoff battle when Palermo attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Catanzaro in the return leg of the semi-final tie. As the Sicilians are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we predict a 3-1 home win. Palermo have been impressive at home lately, winning three of their last four matches at Renzo Barbera while aver ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 May 2026 at 19:00

Football Predictions of Thursday, May 21

Bundesliga Predictions

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 May 2026

19:30

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Paderborn

Paderborn

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Volkswagen Arena when Wolfsburg and Paderborn square off in the first leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoffs. As Wolfsburg have been showing signs of improvement of late, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Wolves head into the clash with renewed confidence after a 3-1 victory over St. Pauli, but their overall form remains worrying. The Bundesl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 May 2026 at 19:30

Netherlands Eredivisie Predictions

Ajax

Ajax

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 May 2026

17:45

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Groningen

Groningen

All eyes will be on Kras Stadion when Ajax and Groningen meet in a one-off Conference League playoff semi-final on neutral ground. As Groningen suit Ajax, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 home win. The Amsterdammers head into the tie looking to bounce back from a disappointing goalless draw with Heerenveen, a result that highlighted their recent inconsistency. The n ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 May 2026 at 17:45

Utrecht

Utrecht

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 May 2026

20:00

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Heerenveen

Heerenveen

A place in the Conference League playoffs final will be at stake when Utrecht face Heerenveen in a crucial knockout clash. As Utrecht have been showing signs of improvement of late, we predict a 2-1 home win. The hosts head into the match in strong form, having won three straight league matches, including a solid 2-0 victory over Fortuna Sittard. Ron Jans’ side have been p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 May 2026 at 20:00

Belgian Pro League Predictions

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 May 2026

19:30

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St. Truiden

St. Truiden

Anderlecht will be eager to return to winning ways after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Mechelen, as they continue their battle to secure a Conference League berth. As St. Truiden suit Anderlecht, especially at Lotto Park, we predict a 2-1 home win. The hosts have struggled for consistency lately, winning only two of their last ten matches, but their games have been highly enterta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 May 2026 at 19:30

Gent

Gent

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

21 May 2026

19:30

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St Gilloise

St Gilloise

Gent and Union Saint-Gilloise go head-to-head at Planet Group Arena in a highly-anticipated Jupiler League league game. As Gent do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 3-1 win for the reigning champions. The hosts are still fighting for a Conference League berth after a 1-1 draw with St. Truiden, but recent form remains underwhelming. The home side have won only tw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 May 2026 at 19:30

Mechelen

Mechelen

Prediction:
2-4

Match Time & Date:

21 May 2026

19:30

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Club Brugge

Club Brugge

Club Brugge will look to clinch their 20th Jupiler League trophy when they face Mechelen in a high-pressure showdown. The league leaders head into the match in sensational form after crushing Royale Union SG 5-0 in the derby, extending their incredible run to nine wins from their last ten matches. Brugge have averaged 3.2 goals scored per game during that stretch and remain ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 May 2026 at 19:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
19 May 2026 • 15:04 UTC • 1 min read
Football Predictions

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