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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

Copa del Rey
Numancia
3–3 AET · pens ⁦4-2⁩
Oviedo

Our pick1–0

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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Copa del Rey
Atlético Baleares
0–1 FT
Eldense

Our pick2–1Missed

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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Copa del Rey
Coruxo
0–2 FT
Zamora

Our pick0–1Correct result

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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Copa del Rey
SS Reyes
1–2 AET
CD Coria

Our pick1–0

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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Copa del Rey
Antequera
2–0 FT
Águilas

Our pick1–0Correct result

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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Copa del Rey
Conquense
0–3 FT
Castellón

Our pick0–1Correct result

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.

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Copa del Rey
Covadonga
0–1 FT
Valladolid

Valladolid 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.

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Copa del Rey
Guijuelo
1–3 FT
Sporting Gijon

Their 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.

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Copa del Rey
Laredo
2–4 FT
Burgos

Burgos 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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Copa del Rey
Real Ávila
1–0 AET
Unionistas de Salamanca

Our pick1–2

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.

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Copa del Rey
Varea
0–3 FT
FC Andorra

Varea 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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Copa del Rey
Gimnástica Torrelavega
3–1 AET
UD Ourense

Our pick0–1

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.

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Serie A

Serie A
Fluminense
2–1 FT
Internacional

Our pick1–0Correct result

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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Serie A
RB Bragantino
3–0 FT
Chapecoense-sc

Our pick2–0Correct result

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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Serie A
Bahia
3–2 FT
Sao Paulo

Our pick1–0Correct result

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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Serie A
Remo
2–1 FT
Botafogo

Our pick1–0Correct result

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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Serie A
Frosinone
5–1 FT
Lecce

Our pick2–1Correct result

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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Serie A
Fiorentina
2–2 FT
Atalanta

Our pick0–1Missed

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.

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Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer
Charlotte
4–0 FT
CF Montreal

Our pick2–1Correct result

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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Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
2–2 FT
FC Cincinnati

Our pick2–1Missed

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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Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2–1 FT
Atlanta United FC

Our pick1–0Correct result

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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Major League Soccer
Toronto FC
2–1 FT
DC United

Our pick1–0Correct result

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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Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire
2–2 FT
Orlando City SC

Our pick2–1Missed

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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Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
0–2 FT
Columbus Crew

Our pick2–1Missed

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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Major League Soccer
St. Louis City
2–3 FT
Portland Timbers

Our pick2–1Missed

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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Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
2–2 FT
Colorado Rapids

Our pick2–1Missed

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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Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders
0–1 FT
Houston Dynamo

Our pick1–0Missed

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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Major League Soccer
Vancouver Whitecaps
4–1 FT
San Diego

Our pick2–1Correct result

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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