Category: Football Predictions

Bayeux – Marseille: a ridiculous mismatch… and the Cup lives for nights like this On paper, it’s the biggest gulf this round: Bayeux, a sixth-tier side, takes on Olympique de Marseille Tuesday night at Stade Michel-d’Ornano. A historic night for the Normans, who knocked out Blois (2-1) last round, while OM were cruising against Bourg-en-Bresse…

Newcastle – Manchester City: a blistering opening act at St James’ Park Tuesday night, St James’ Park is set for a powder-keg: Newcastle host Manchester City in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final. The Magpies want to defend their title; City are desperate to lift a trophy they haven’t held since 2021. Newcastle:…

Liverpool – Barnsley: a third-round tie that reeks of a trap… or not Anfield hosts Monday night a tie that, on paper, looks completely one-sided: Liverpool, sitting in the Premier League top 4, welcome Barnsley, mired in the lower reaches of League One. Fifty-seven places separate the clubs, but the FA Cup loves reminding you…

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…