Football Predictions of Today, August 16
Community Shield Predictions
Principality Stadium will be the centre of attention when Arsenal and Man City lock horns in the Community Shield final. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Gunners will be looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in their final warm-up game, with summer arrivals Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis expected to make the ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 15:00
Primera Division Predictions
A new chapter begins for Racing Santander as they welcome Villarreal in their long-awaited return to La Liga. Santander will be eager to make a statement in front of their home supporters, although their preseason preparations were far from convincing, with too many defeats raising questions ahead of the opener. Asier Villalibre has signed permanently, while experienced midf ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 16:00
A lively encounter is on the cards at RCDE Stadium as Espanyol and Levante begin their La Liga campaigns. As both sides were capable of finding the net in preseason, we predict a 2-2 draw. Espanyol endured an eventful preseason, featuring several high-scoring matches before suffering a 3-1 defeat to Coventry in their final warm-up. With survival the primary objective this se ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 18:00
Celta Vigo will look to turn preseason optimism into a winning start when they welcome Osasuna in the opening round of the new La Liga campaign. The hosts went unbeaten during their preparations and have also won 50% of their last 10 matches overall. Abdoulaye Faye and goalkeeper Altay Bayindir have arrived on loan, while Aleix Febas and Javi Galan have joined permanently. C ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 20:30
Championship Predictions
Vicarage Road will be the centre of attention when Watford and Southampton lock horns in an intriguing Championship opener. With the Saints reinforcing attack in the summer, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Hornets will be looking to build on their EFL Cup victory over Crawley, although forward Othmane Maamaa is doubtful after picking up a knock in that game. Big-money signing ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 13:30
All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and West Ham lock horns in a highly-anticipated Championship round one derby. As West Ham are a more experienced side than Burnley, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Clarets will be looking to build on their EFL Cup success after defeating Notts County on penalties. Defensive midfielder Ugo Raghouber is expected to make his Championshi ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 16:00
Portugal Primeira Liga Predictions
After coming from two goals behind to secure a 2-2 draw with Santa Clara in their opener, Nacional will be looking to claim their first win of the campaign when they host Estoril. The result showed plenty of character, although Nacional had previously struggled to find consistency during preseason. Their recent home form is considerably more encouraging, with four wins from ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 15:30
Arouca and Moreirense go head to head at Estádio Municipal de Arouca in a clash between two sides that picked up positive results in the opening round. Arouca started their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Guimaraes, extending their impressive recent run to six victories in their last 10 matches. The hosts have also been difficult to beat at home, losing just once in the ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 18:00
Braga will try to record their first victory of the season when they welcome Gil Vicente after opening their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Moreirense. The hosts have been in solid overall form, winning four of their last 10 matches while remaining unbeaten in their last four. Braga have also been reliable in front of goal, finding the net in each of their last 10 games an ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 20:30
Famalicao will be looking to claim their first win of the season when they welcome Maritimo after playing out a 1-1 draw with Estoril in the opening round. The hosts have been remarkably consistent recently, losing just once in their last 10 matches and collecting 18 points during that run. Their home form is also encouraging, with four games without defeat and an average of ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 20:30
Netherlands Eredivisie Predictions
WerkTalent Stadion will host Sunday's clash between Den Haag and Groningen as they face each other in the Eredivisie round 2, with both sides looking to build momentum after contrasting results on the opening weekend. Den Haag suffered a 2-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar and will be disappointed with their attacking display after failing to register a single attempt on target. That r ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 11:15
Feyenoord will be looking to continue their impressive run when they welcome Go Ahead Eagles to De Kuip on matchday two of the Eredivisie. The hosts edged Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 last time out, making it seven consecutive wins in all competitions, and their recent numbers underline just how consistent they have been. Feyenoord have won eight of their last 10 matches, scoring 2. ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 13:30
Twente will try to bounce back when they welcome Zwolle to De Grolsch Veste on matchday two of the Eredivisie. The hosts suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Heerenveen in their season opener, but their overall home record offers plenty of encouragement. Twente have won four of their last six at home, scoring 2.5 goals per game and conceding just 0.67. Hilgers and Lemkin remain s ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 13:30
Ajax will be looking to maintain their perfect start to the new Eredivisie campaign when they welcome Heerenveen to the Johan Cruijff Arena. As Michel's men look unstoppable at the moment, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Amsterdammers are on a seven-game winning run in all competitions after beating Zwolle 2-0 in their season opener. Their recent numbers are equally impressiv ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 15:45
MLS Predictions
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host an eagerly-awaited MLS clash as Atlanta United try to halt their worrying slide against a New York Red Bulls side chasing valuable points in the playoff race. Atlanta come into the game after a 3-2 defeat to Philadelphia Union and have managed just two wins in their last 10 matches. Their defensive struggles have been especially costly, with t ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 00:30
An entertaining MLS encounter awaits at Stade Saputo as CF Montreal look to finally end their seven-game winless streak when they welcome DC United. The Canadians had to settle for a 2-2 draw with New England in their last league outing and have struggled to turn promising performances into victories. Montreal have won just 30% of their last 10 matches, while their home game ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 00:30
Charlotte and Columbus face each other at Bank of America Stadium in a meeting between two sides with plenty at stake in the MLS playoff race. Charlotte will be eager to respond after their 1-0 defeat to Pachuca and keep their postseason ambitions on track. The hosts have generally been solid recently, winning five of their last 10 matches while conceding just 0.9 goals per ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 00:30
A thrilling encounter is on the cards at Inter&Co Stadium as Orlando City welcome FC Cincinnati in a clash between two sides with plenty of firepower. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. Orlando will be keen to respond after their 3-2 defeat to the New York Red Bulls, but their recent record remains impressive, with five wins in their last 10 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 00:30
Toronto FC will be desperate to turn their fortunes around when they welcome New England Revolution in an MLS clash, with the hosts still searching for only their fourth win of the season. The Reds are enduring a dreadful run of form, failing to win any of their last 10 matches, while their home record over that period is particularly worrying, with just 0.25 points per game ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 00:30
All eyes will be on Shell Energy Stadium when Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy lock horns in an intriguing MLS encounter. The Orange Crush are chasing a fourth consecutive victory and have been in excellent form, collecting 2.10 points per game across their last 10 matches. Their home numbers are even more impressive, with a 75% win rate and only 0.25 goals conceded per ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 01:30
Top position in the Eastern Conference will be at stake when Nashville and Inter Miami go head to head in a mouth-watering MLS showdown. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Sunday's game, we predict a 2-2 draw. Nashville are looking to reclaim winning form after a 2-2 draw with DC United, but their home record gives them plenty of confidence. They ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 01:30
Colorado Rapids welcome Sporting Kansas City to their Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, with the hosts hoping to maintain their upward momentum. Colorado edged Austin FC 1-0 last time out, with Rafael Navarro providing the decisive goal, and they have now won four of their last 10 matches. Their home form has been particularly solid, as they boast a 50% win rate and have concede ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 02:30
Sunday’s football game at America First Field pits together two Western Conference sides desperate to change their fortunes, with Real Salt Lake welcoming Minnesota United. RSL are on a four-game winless run in MLS, but their home form provides plenty of optimism. They have won all five of their last home matches, averaging 3.20 goals scored and just 0.40 conceded per game ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 02:30
Los Angeles FC will be aiming to maintain their impressive run of form when they welcome San Diego FC in an intriguing Western Conference clash. LAFC have been producing fine displays across competitions and have lost only twice in their last 10 matches, while their home form has been particularly encouraging. The hosts have won 60% of their last five home games, scoring an ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 03:30
PayPal Park is set to host a highly-anticipated MLS encounter as San Jose Earthquakes welcome St Louis City, with the visitors arriving in considerably better shape. San Jose are looking to recover from a 4-2 defeat to FC Cincinnati and have won only two of their last 10 matches. Their defensive problems are particularly worrying, with the Earthquakes conceding 2.20 goals pe ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 03:30
Chicago Fire are in red-hot form and will be aiming to make it five wins on the bounce in all competitions when they welcome Portland Timbers. As Chicago look unstoppable at the moment, our main prediction firmly points toward Home Win. The hosts have been transformed by the arrival of Robert Lewandowski, with the Polish striker already finding the net twice in MLS. Chicago ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 23:00
New York City will be eager to extend their unbeaten MLS run to four games when they welcome Philadelphia Union to the Big Apple. The hosts have shown encouraging form recently and have won 50% of their last 10 home matches, scoring 1.75 goals per game at their own ground. NYCFC have also found the net in every one of their previous five home outings, while BTTS landed in 75 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 23:00
Bundesliga 2 Predictions
Arminia Bielefeld will try to recover from an unlucky 2-1 defeat to Karlsruher when they welcome Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga round 2. Despite the disappointing result, Arminia dominated large parts of the opener and created a couple of clear-cut chances, suggesting they could have more to offer in front of their home supporters. There are no fresh injury concerns for the ho ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 12:30
Hannover and Wolfsburg go head to head in a highly-anticipated 2. Bundesliga clash at Heinz von Heiden Arena. As both sides seem capable of finding the net, we predict a 2-2 draw. Hannover will be looking to make amends for a 3-1 defeat to Energie Cottbus, although their 3.04 expected goals underline just how unlucky they were not to get something from the season opener. Die ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 12:30
Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion will be the centre of attention when Dynamo Dresden and Darmstadt lock horns in a highly-anticipated 2. Bundesliga clash. Dynamo will be looking to make amends for a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Nurnberg in round one, but they can take confidence from their excellent home record, having won four of their last five games at this venue. Straudi, Inanoglu a ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 12:30
Segunda Division Predictions
Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua when Eibar and Tenerife lock horns in one of the most intriguing round 1 derbies. Eibar head into the new campaign unbeaten in preseason and will be hoping to carry that momentum into the competitive fixtures. The hosts have won 67% of their last 10 home matches, scoring an impressive 3.0 goals per game. Pejino, Un ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 16:00
Burgos will be looking to start the new Segunda Division campaign on a positive note when they welcome Cordoba. The hosts finished last season strongly and will be hoping to carry that momentum into the new campaign. Keeping top scorer David Gonzalez was a major boost, while Alex Fores, Javi Llabres, Oier Luengo and Alberto Dadie have all arrived to strengthen the squad. Bur ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 18:00
Girona will be hoping to put their disappointing preseason behind them when they face Leganes in the opening round of the new campaign. The Catalans are winless in their last five matches and have struggled badly at the back, conceding 1.60 goals per game across their last 10 outings. Girona have also failed to keep a clean sheet in any of those games, while their home recor ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 18:00
Buoyed by their fine displays in preseason, Las Palmas will be looking to kickstart their Segunda Division campaign when they welcome Albacete. The hosts impressed in a 3-1 win over Cadiz and are expected to stick to their attacking approach. Taisei Miyashiro has made his move permanent, while Ivan Cedric has left the club. Las Palmas have scored in seven of their last 10 ma ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 20:30
Belgian Pro League Predictions
Sunday's football game Freethielstadion pits together Beveren and Anderlecht, with the visitors looking to continue their positive start to the new campaign. Beveren aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Antwerp, while defender Viktor Booner picked up a knock in the season opener, with Yoni Gomis likely to step up. The hosts have struggled for consistency recently, winning just ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 12:30
Stade de la Louviere will be the centre of attention when La Louviere and Gent go head to head in the Jupiler League round 2, with both sides looking to build some momentum early in the new campaign. La Louviere aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to Anderlecht, but midfielder Joel Ito will miss out through suspension. The hosts have struggled badly for consistency, winning just ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 15:00
Mechelen and St Liege go head to head at AFAS Stadion on Matchday 2, with both sides looking to pick up their first win of the new campaign. Mechelen aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Gent, while defender Gora Diouf is expected to miss out with injury. The hosts have endured a difficult run of form, winning just one of their last 10 matches and conceding 2.5 goals per game d ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 17:30
Soevereinstadion will host a closely-fought Belgian Pro League clash between Lommel and Charleroi, with the hosts looking to return to winning ways following a 1-1 draw with St. Truiden. Both Nypan and Oware picked up injuries in the season opener, with Adewoye and Talvitie likely to step up. Lommel have made an excellent start to the campaign, remaining unbeaten in their la ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 18:15












































































