Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Today, September 17

Europa League Predictions

Levski Sofia

Levski Sofia

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

17:45

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Salzburg

Salzburg

National Stadium Vasil Levski will host a highly-anticipated Europa League encounter as Levski Sofia look to recover from a heavy Champions League playoff defeat to AEK Athens, losing 4-0 in Greece. The Bulgarians face several injury concerns, with Bouras, Kamdem, Kirilov, Sangare and Vulikic all sidelined. Levski have won 60% of their last 10 matches and boast an impressive ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 17:45

OFI Crete

OFI Crete

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

17:45

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Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim

OFI Crete will be full of confidence when they take on Hoffenheim in their Europa League opener, having stunned Greek giants Olympiacos 1-0 at the weekend. The result extended OFI’s winning run to three matches and underlined their impressive defensive form. Dimitrios Nikolaou is likely to miss out through injury, with Kresimir Krizmanic ready to step in. OFI have won all ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 17:45

Besiktas

Besiktas

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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Marseille

Marseille

Vodafone Park will be packed Besiktas take on Olympique Marseille in one of the standout games of Europa League round 1. The Turkish side are enjoying a three-game winning run and have been scoring freely since strengthening their squad. Dusan Vlahovic returns from a domestic suspension, while Ernest Poku and Wilfried Ndidi are pushing for starting roles. Besiktas have won a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

Celtic

Celtic

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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Ferencvaros

Ferencvaros

Celtic will be desperate to put their Old Firm disappointment behind them when they face Ferencvaros in the Europa League round 1. The Hoops suffered a heart-breaking 3-0 defeat to Rangers in the League Cup derby, registering just four attempts despite Kasper Hogh returning from injury. Winger Hyun-Jun Yang is expected to miss out again. Celtic have won all four of their las ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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Lech Poznan

Lech Poznan

Crystal Palace will be eager to put their recent setback behind them when they welcome Lech Poznan in their Europa League debut. The Eagles suffered a 3-2 defeat to Ipswich Town at the weekend and will want a strong European start. Eddie Nketiah, Jean-Philipp Mateta and Ismaila Sarr are all expected to miss out, while Ben Chilwell and Jefferson Lerma are pushing for starting ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

Juventus

Juventus

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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Nijmegen

Nijmegen

Juventus will be determined to bounce back when they take on Nijmegen in the Europa League, following a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Sassuolo. Edon Zhegrova made an immediate impact from the bench by scoring twice and should be recalled to the starting XI alongside summer signing Nick Woltemade. Locatelli, McKennie and Yildiz remain sidelined. Juve have won 60% of their last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

Lillestrom

Lillestrom

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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Torrense

Torrense

Lillestrom will be full of confidence when they welcome Torreense for their European debut, having secured back-to-back victories over Brann and Valerenga. The Norwegian side are expected to stick with their attacking approach, while experienced forward Thomas Olsen is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the 2-0 derby win. Alperud, Garnas and Jebara remain i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

Plzen

Plzen

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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St Gilloise

St Gilloise

The Doosan Arena will be ready for another European battle when Plzen take on St. Gilloise in the Europa League round 1. Plzen are looking to make amends after a 3-2 defeat to Sigma Olomouc, although they showed great character in the playoffs by overturning a three-goal deficit against Crvena Zvezda. Jemelka, Spacil, Vydra and Paluska remain injured, while Denis Vavro retur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

There will be fireworks when Real Sociedad and Bournemouth face each other at Reale Arena in what promises to be an entertaining Europa League clash. La Real are seeking a response after a 3-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, conceding three late goals, including a controversial penalty. Joe Martin returns from suspension, while Takefusa Kubo is pushing for a starting role. Socied ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

Primera Division Predictions

Betis

Betis

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

18:00

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Getafe

Getafe

Real Betis will look to keep their perfect home record intact after back-to-back 1-0 victories over Real Sociedad and Real Madrid. Los Beticos have won 80% of their last 10 home matches, conceding just 0.40 goals per game while keeping clean sheets in 80% of those fixtures. Diego Llorente and Aitor Ruibal are injured, but experienced midfielder Isco should retain his place i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 18:00

Malaga

Malaga

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:30

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Villarreal

Villarreal

Estadio La Rosaleda will be the centre of attention when Malaga look to end their five-game winless run and finally record their first victory of the season. Los Boquerones settled for a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo last time out despite registering only 0.42 xG. Adrian Nino is pushing for a start after coming off the bench to score the equalizer, while Malaga have no fresh inju ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:30

EFL Cup Predictions

Man City

Man City

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

19:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Man City will be looking to keep their perfect record intact when they face Norwich City in the EFL Cup last 32. The Citizens continued their winning run with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the local derby, despite Phil Foden's sending-off. Iliman Ndiaye, Nick O'Reilly, and Mateo Kovacic are all pushing for a start as Pep Guardiola considers rotation. City have won ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 19:30

League 1 Predictions

AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 September 2026

20:00

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MK Dons

MK Dons

Check out our prediction below. A full analysis will be added closer to kickoff.

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This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
16 September 2026 • 14:48 UTC • 1 min read
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