23 August 2026
Aston VillaBrighton face a short European turnaround and several attacking absences, while Villa retain greater final-third quality. The visitors can exploit fatigue and defensive transitions.
BournemouthCity remain overwhelming home favourites despite Doku's absence, while Bournemouth arrive depleted. Superior possession, depth and finishing should turn sustained pressure into a comfortable victory.
LiverpoolNewcastle enter a major rebuild without Joelinton, while Liverpool also carry defensive injuries. The visitors' superior attacking quality and stronger recent H2H record narrowly prevail.
BurnleyWest Brom arrive in outstanding winning form despite Heggebo's suspension, while Burnley remain winless in normal time. Home momentum should produce another narrow Championship victory.
VillarrealAtletico won their opener but lacked fluency without key forwards, while Villarreal remain dangerous and finished above them last season. A balanced draw looks persuasive.
BarcelonaElche showed resilience in their opener, but Barcelona possess vastly greater attacking quality despite midfield injuries. Sustained possession should eventually create a controlled two-goal away victory.
MonacoMonaco possess greater speed, depth and final-third quality, while Le Havre remain vulnerable when pinned back. The visitors should control territory and win without conceding.
PSGPSG unexpectedly play this fixture at Rennes because of Parc des Princes pitch damage. Rennes gain home familiarity, but superior Parisian quality should still prevail.
JuventusNewly promoted Frosinone bring home energy and few injury concerns, but Juventus possess stronger depth, control and finishing. Patient pressure should produce a professional victory.
AC MilanTorino enter in stronger recent form and have defended well, while Milan rebuild under Amorim with attacking injuries. A cautious opener increasingly points towards a draw.
FamalicaoSanta Clara are resilient at home and arrive in encouraging form, while Famalicao remain draw-prone. Goncalo Paciencia's scoring form gives the hosts a narrow advantage.
AroucaPorto are perfect domestically and defensively excellent, but Arouca arrive on four straight wins and score freely. Expect the champions to edge a competitive contest.
Cercle BruggeClub Brugge have opened strongly with consecutive three-goal league wins, while Cercle remain defensively vulnerable and carry several absences. The favourites should win with goals.
IstraRijeka retain home favouritism, but recent meetings with Istra have repeatedly been tight and low-scoring. Territorial control without many chances points to a narrow win.
CopenhagenCopenhagen have scored seventeen across their latest five and remain unbeaten in seven meetings with Viborg. European travel may reduce intensity, but superior quality should prevail.
GAISHammarby arrive from a four-goal league win and strong domestic form, while GAIS have several absences. Despite difficult H2H history, home momentum should finally tell.
Istanbul BasaksehirTrabzonspor face European fatigue and several injuries after a midweek defeat, while Basaksehir started strongly. Home advantage remains important, but a balanced draw looks safer.
Estudiantes LPSarmiento have won three successive league matches, but Estudiantes arrive buoyed by a superb Libertadores victory. Momentum exists on both sides, making a tight draw attractive.
Velez SarsfieldRiver remain inconsistent and face Copa Sudamericana scheduling pressure, while unbeaten Velez bring stronger league form. One clinical visiting moment could decide this tight contest.
BahiaThe Bahia derby should be intense and physical, with rivalry often reducing attacking freedom. Neither side looks clearly superior, so a cautious score draw remains sensible.
BurgosSporting were flat in their scoreless opener and may alter shape, while Burgos arrive confident after victory. A compact match could tilt towards the sharper visitors.
San Martin TucumanChacarita and San Martin remain inconsistent, while their recent H2H includes several low-scoring draws. With both attacks modest, another controlled one-all outcome looks most plausible.
Future FCFuture's organisation and transition threat give them a slight edge in a cautious Egyptian fixture. El Gounah can restrict space, but one away goal may suffice.
VoluntariCraiova possess greater squad depth, home control and attacking quality, while Voluntari are likely to defend compactly. Sustained pressure should eventually deliver a convincing clean-sheet victory.
Sandvikens IFSandvikens carry the stronger attacking profile and should exploit Norrby's defensive spaces. The hosts remain capable of scoring, but visiting quality can decide an open contest.
WanderersTorque favour possession while Wanderers are comfortable without the ball, creating a tactical stalemate. Neither side holds enough attacking superiority to justify moving away from one-all.
No settled predictions were recorded for this date.