Football Predictions

Lille – Lyon: a Ligue 1 heavyweight clash in the Coupe de France Stade Pierre-Mauroy hosts one of the tougher ties in this round of 32 on Sunday. Lille are solid at home and thrive on late drama. They welcome a Lyon side finding form again, hungry to keep going in a cup they know…

Algeria – Nigeria: a place in the last four up for grabs At this stage of AFCON 2025 there’s no room for tinkering. Algeria and Nigeria meet in Marrakech in a straight shootout between two regulars at big African nights. One thing’s clear: a spot in the semis. Algeria: control above all The Fennecs have…

Egypt – Ivory Coast: a royal quarter-final in Agadir Stade Adrar hosts one of the tournament’s most anticipated clashes on Saturday. Egypt, seven-time African champions, face Ivory Coast, the reigning champions, in a match where history, pressure and talent meet at every turn. Egypt: advancing without convincing, but advancing all the same The Pharaohs had…

Manchester United – Brighton: kick off a campaign amid transition Old Trafford kicks off its FA Cup on Sunday with a tie that isn’t a warm-up. United, mid-change on the bench, host Brighton in a third round that’s already a trap — juggling an interim boss and the aim of getting back to Wembley. Manchester…

Cameroon – Morocco: the host’s ultimate test Cameroon lands in Rabat labelled a dangerous outsider. After a rotten end to 2024 — bowing out of World Cup qualifying to DR Congo — the Indomitable Lions have bounced back at the start of this AFCON. A 1-0 win over Gabon, a dramatic 2-1 against South Africa:…

Atlético Madrid – Real Madrid: a fiery derby in the Super Cup The Madrid derby rolls into Saudi Arabia this Thursday — a Super Cup semi that promises heat and hard edges. Atlético and Real meet in a clash that’s never predictable; context and pride matter as much as current form. Atlético Madrid: a trophy…

Tottenham – Aston Villa: another all-Premier League Cup tie! Tottenham go into this one in an electric atmosphere. Beaten in the final seconds at Bournemouth (3-2), the Spurs are sliding alarmingly into the bottom half and the pressure on Thomas Frank is getting impossible to ignore. After a promising start, north London has been brought…