Thursday, 29 October 2026
34 match previews for Thursday, 29 October 2026, across 7 competitions, with final scores and how our predictions compared.
Copa del Rey
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Numancia arrive with mixed but stabilising league form as they prepare to face Segunda División side Oviedo in the Copa del Rey Round of 128. Recent meetings between the clubs suggest a tight, low‑scoring affair.
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Atlético Baleares sit eighth in the Segunda División RFEF with 10 points from eight games while Segunda División side Eldense have 14 points from 11 — a clash that pits lower-division home form against a higher-tier visitor with Copa progress on the line.
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Zamora travel to Coruxo in the Copa del Rey Round of 128 with recent dominance in the fixture. Their unbeaten streak in the last five meetings frames this tie, while both sides come in with mixed league form.
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A fourth-tier SS Reyes sit second in their group and face third-tier CD Coria in a single-match Copa del Rey tie where a place in the next round carries reputational and financial upside for both clubs.
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Antequera sit 13th in Primera División RFEF — nine games, 11 points — while Águilas are 17th on seven; a Copa del Rey victory would be an important boost for either side.
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Conquense and Castellón both arrive as leaders of their respective divisions, turning this Round of 128 tie into a high-stakes test of ambition: a lower-division giant-killing or a favourite stamping authority.
Read previewValladolid travel to face Tercera side Covadonga in a Copa del Rey Round of 128 tie where progression carries contrasting importance for each club. A win offers Valladolid continuity and match practice; for Covadonga it's a rare shot at national knockout glory.
Read previewTheir last meeting — Guijuelo 0-3 Sporting Gijón in the Copa del Rey — frames this Round of 128 clash: progression offers Sporting a routine route deeper and Guijuelo a high-profile giant-killing chance.
Read previewBurgos head into the Copa del Rey Round of 128 looking to consolidate a positive start to the season and protect momentum in the Segunda División, while Tercera side Laredo have the chance to spring an upset and earn national exposure.
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Real Ávila, a Segunda División RFEF side, face Primera División RFEF opponents Unionistas de Salamanca in the first round of the Copa del Rey — a classic mismatch on paper between division status and recent friendly history.
Read previewVarea sit third in Tercera División RFEF Group 16 with 16 points from eight games; the Round of 128 in the Copa del Rey is a chance for them to test themselves against Segunda opposition and for FC Andorra to arrest a worrying league slide.
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UD Ourense travel in search of a marginal advantage as the Primera División RFEF side faces Segunda División RFEF outfit Gimnástica Torrelavega in the Copa del Rey Round of 128. The tie pits Ourense's slightly stronger expected attack against Torrelavega's home role as underdogs.
Read previewPro League
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Just two points separate Al Khaleej Saihat (10th, 12 pts) and Al-Hazm (13th, 10 pts) in the Saudi Pro League, making this a pivotal fixture for both sides hunting a decisive edge.
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Al Kholood arrive in Riyadh having lost four of their last five league matches and sit ninth in the Pro League, while Al-Nassr are second and unbeaten at home this season. Pressure is building on the visitors.
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Al-Qadisiyah head to Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium sitting third in the Pro League and carrying strong away numbers. Al Riyadh must turn decent home form into a defensive response if they are to cause an upset.
Read previewSerie A
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Fluminense's season has been built on strong home results — 11 wins from 16 — but a recent sequence of defeats has ramped up the pressure ahead of Internacional's visit to the Maracanã.
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RB Bragantino need consistency at home while visitors Chapecoense-sc arrive rooted to the bottom and chasing points to avoid relegation in Serie A round 33.
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A raft of absences leaves São Paulo light across the pitch as they travel to Arena Fonte Nova; Bahia arrive with home form and league position that could punish their visitors.
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Botafogo head to Estádio Evandro Almeida sitting 11th in Serie A and clear favourites on paper, but a fragile Remo side at home could make this tighter than it looks. Squad absences and recent head-to-head history add spice to a fixture Botafogo cannot take lightly.
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Frosinone arrive in solid mid-table form, but Lecce have not lost to them in the last five meetings — a psychological edge that could matter at the PSC Arena.
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Fiorentina sit 19th and urgently need points at the Artemio Franchi; Atalanta arrive with a healthier points tally but a long list of absences. This Serie A fixture looks tight with the visitors marginally favoured.
Read previewMajor League Soccer
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CF Montreal travel to Bank of America Stadium sitting 15th in the Eastern Conference and needing points to climb out of the lower reaches of the standings, while Charlotte can tighten its hold on a mid-table playoff push.
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FC Cincinnati arrive in Miami with mixed form and a history of heavy defeats to Inter Miami in recent meetings; those past scorelines suggest this will be a test of Cincinnati's defensive resilience. Recent head-to-heads have often favoured the hosts and point to a tight, but attacking game.
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Atlanta United arrive in Flushing under pressure to climb out of the lower reaches of the Eastern Conference, while New York City FC are chasing points to consolidate mid-table security.
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DC United have shipped 13 goals in their last five matches and arrive at BMO Field under heavy pressure, while Toronto sit three points and two places above them in the Eastern Conference.
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Chicago have the momentum in recent meetings with Orlando, and their stronger home form and defensive record make Soldier Field a tough place to visit. Recent head-to-heads suggest another narrow Fire win.
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Columbus Crew head to Frisco with recent meetings against FC Dallas showing an unbeaten run, while both sides chase different goals late in the MLS regular season.
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St. Louis City have scored 34 goals at home this season, averaging 2.3 per match — a glaring advantage as they prepare to host Portland Timbers at Citypark.
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San Jose arrive with mixed recent results but strong home scoring moments, while Colorado bring a resilient road record with a history of tight games between the sides. Their recent head-to-heads point to close finishes — this one should be no different.
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Houston Dynamo arrive in Seattle searching for form and points, but recent meetings give the Sounders an edge. Seattle's better recent form and home numbers make them favourites for a tight, low-scoring affair.
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Vancouver head into this Western Conference clash leading the table, but recent meetings suggest San Diego can be dangerous on the road. Absences and contrasting recent forms set the scene for a fascinating favourite-versus-underdog test at BC Place.
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