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Saturday, 31 October 2026

65 match previews for Saturday, 31 October 2026, across 15 competitions, with final scores and how our predictions compared.

Premier League

Premier League
Chelsea
2–0 FT
Manchester United

Our pick2–1Correct result

Chelsea arrive as the favourites, with a stronger start and a clear attacking edge. But their recent meetings with Manchester United have been close, giving the visitors a route to make this uncomfortable.

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Premier League
Bournemouth
2–0 FT
Leeds

Our pick2–1Correct result

Recent meetings between Bournemouth and Leeds have produced plenty of goals, including two consecutive 2-2 draws. Bournemouth’s home edge meets Leeds’ steadier defensive form in a fixture that has rarely lacked drama.

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Premier League
Brentford
2–0 FT
Nottingham Forest

Our pick2–1Correct result

Sixth-placed Brentford face a Nottingham Forest side in the bottom three, but Forest have won three of the last five meetings. Brentford’s stronger recent attack gives the hosts the edge in London.

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Premier League
Coventry
3–1 FT
Sunderland

Our pick1–0Correct result

Only one point separates Coventry and Sunderland after eight Premier League matches, with both sides seeking a result to lift them from the bottom two. Coventry arrive with the stronger recent form, while Sunderland have struggled to score.

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Premier League
Hull City
2–2 FT
Ipswich

Our pick2–1Missed

Hull City have six players listed out and two more doubtful ahead of Ipswich’s visit. Their home resilience offers encouragement, but the absences could make a tight contest harder to control.

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Premier League
Manchester City
0–1 FT
Brighton

Our pick2–1Missed

Manchester City arrive on a seven-win run in the league, while third-placed Brighton have scored 15 goals across their last five matches. With five points between them, both sides have reason to keep the other within reach.

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Premier League
Tottenham
2–0 FT
Crystal Palace

Our pick1–0Correct result

Separated by just two points after eight matches, Tottenham and Crystal Palace meet with early-season momentum and defensive solidity both in question. Tottenham have the home advantage, but Palace won the most recent meeting at this stadium.

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Premier League
Aston Villa
1–1 FT
Fulham

Our pick1–0Missed

Aston Villa have scored freely in recent matches but remain vulnerable at the back. Fulham arrive with a tighter defence, though their away attack has struggled to find goals.

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Bundesliga

Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen
2–4 FT
VfB Stuttgart

Our pick2–1Missed

Bayer Leverkusen’s stronger start and home record make them favourites, but recent head-to-head results show VfB Stuttgart can unsettle them. A high-scoring contest could give the visitors a route into the game.

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Bundesliga
Borussia Mönchengladbach
0–0 FT
SC Paderborn 07

Our pick1–0Missed

Borussia Mönchengladbach have lost six of their first seven league matches and need a result to climb the standings. Paderborn arrive with the stronger recent form, but Gladbach’s attacking output offers a route to a narrow home win.

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Bundesliga
FC Augsburg
1–2 FT
SC Freiburg

Our pick2–1Missed

Third-placed Freiburg arrive four points ahead of ninth-placed Augsburg, with both sides scoring freely but recent form favouring the visitors. Augsburg’s home record and the teams’ recent meetings point to a close contest.

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Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04
0–2 FT
RB Leipzig

Our pick0–1Correct result

FC Schalke 04 have a chance to move up from 16th, but face an RB Leipzig side with a stronger start and a clear edge in recent meetings.

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Bundesliga
Werder Bremen
2–0 FT
1899 Hoffenheim

Our pick1–2Missed

Hoffenheim have won four of the last five meetings, including both clashes last season. Werder’s better league position and home scoring form give them a route to make this a closer contest.

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Bundesliga
Bayern München
2–2 FT
Borussia Dortmund

Our pick2–1Missed

Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund both have 17 points after seven matches, with the top spot on the line at the Allianz Arena. Bayern’s prolific home scoring faces a Dortmund side that has conceded just twice in its last five games.

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Eredivisie

Eredivisie
Feyenoord
1–1 FT
Fortuna Sittard

Our pick2–0Missed

Feyenoord have scored 19 goals across their last five matches, but six absences threaten to complicate the league leaders’ latest test. Fortuna Sittard arrive sixth and will look to exploit any disruption.

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Eredivisie
Heerenveen
1–0 FT
NEC Nijmegen

Our pick2–1Correct result

NEC Nijmegen arrive with several players ruled out and a worrying run of form, while Heerenveen have scored 11 goals across their last five matches. Their recent meetings have been close, but NEC’s depleted squad raises the stakes.

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Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven
7–0 FT
Willem II

Our pick3–0Correct result

Willem II arrive in Eindhoven bottom of the Eredivisie after five straight defeats, with their defensive troubles growing. PSV’s strong home record gives the visitors a daunting test.

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Eredivisie
Ajax
1–0 FT
AZ Alkmaar

Our pick2–1Correct result

Second-placed Ajax have scored 15 goals across their last five matches, but AZ Alkmaar have won four of the last five meetings between the sides. With only one point separating them, the Amsterdam clash could shape the early title race.

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Eredivisie
Cambuur
4–0 FT
GO Ahead Eagles

Our pick2–1Correct result

Just two points separate ninth-placed Go Ahead Eagles and 10th-placed Cambuur after 10 matches. Cambuur arrive in better recent form, but the visitors have been difficult to beat across the season.

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Championship

Championship
Lincoln
1–3 FT
Birmingham

Our pick0–1Correct result

Birmingham have won all three of their recent meetings with Lincoln and arrive in stronger form. Lincoln will look to make home advantage count after conceding heavily in recent matches.

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Championship
Norwich
3–2 FT
Watford

Our pick1–0Correct result

Norwich and Watford are separated by one point near the foot of the Championship table, with both sides looking to break a difficult run. Norwich’s stronger scoring record and home advantage offer a possible edge.

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Championship
Stoke City
2–0 FT
Preston

Our pick1–0Correct result

Preston head to Stoke City looking to move up the Championship standings after a difficult start. Stoke’s stronger recent form gives them the edge, but the recent head-to-head record has been tight.

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Championship
Bolton
2–3 FT
Bristol City

Our pick2–1Missed

Just one point separates Bristol City in 14th from Bolton in 18th after 12 matches. Recent results offer contrasting clues as both sides look for a result to move clear of the pack.

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Championship
Burnley
0–0 FT
Portsmouth

Our pick2–1Missed

Portsmouth arrive in stronger form and higher in the table, but Burnley’s home performances and recent head-to-head record offer a route to trouble the visitors. The hosts need a result to arrest a difficult league campaign.

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Championship
Middlesbrough
3–0 FT
Charlton

Our pick2–0Correct result

Charlton won the latest meeting at the Riverside, but Middlesbrough have taken three of the previous four encounters. The Championship leaders arrive in far stronger form than a Charlton side struggling for goals.

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Championship
Millwall
4–1 FT
Derby

Our pick1–0Correct result

Millwall have avoided defeat in their last five meetings with Derby, winning three. That recent edge meets a stark gap in the Championship table, with Derby struggling near the bottom.

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Championship
Southampton
4–1 FT
QPR

Our pick2–1Correct result

Both sides have 20 points after 12 matches, with Southampton just two places above QPR. Home strength and a recent run of head-to-head wins give the hosts a narrow advantage.

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Championship
Swansea
4–0 FT
Blackburn

Our pick1–0Correct result

Swansea sit second in the Championship, five points ahead of 10th-placed Blackburn. Recent meetings have favoured the Welsh side, but both arrive with strong recent form.

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Championship
West Ham
1–3 FT
West Brom

Our pick2–1Missed

Third-placed West Ham have a one-point cushion over fifth-placed West Brom after 12 matches. Their London meeting offers both a chance to strengthen a promotion push.

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Championship
Wolves
3–0 FT
Cardiff

Our pick2–1Correct result

Cardiff arrive after scoring 12 goals across their last five matches, while Wolves have home advantage and sit fourth in the Championship. The visitors’ attacking form offers a genuine test, but their away record is a concern.

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Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer
Charlotte
4–0 FT
Orlando City SC

Our pick2–1Correct result

Orlando City SC have avoided defeat in their last five meetings with Charlotte, winning twice and drawing three. But Charlotte’s home scoring record and higher Eastern Conference position make this a stern test.

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Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
3–0 FT
DC United

Our pick1–0Correct result

DC United arrive in Columbus after four straight defeats, and their latest meeting with the Crew ended in a 2-1 win. Columbus, meanwhile, have won four of their last five.

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Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
1–0 FT
Philadelphia Union

Our pick1–2Missed

Philadelphia have won three of the last four meetings, including a 5-0 victory in September. With both sides chasing ground in the Eastern Conference, Cincinnati will look to make home advantage count.

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Major League Soccer
New York City FC
1–1 FT
CF Montreal

Our pick1–0Missed

CF Montreal head to Citi Field looking to improve their position in the Eastern Conference after a difficult run. New York City FC have the stronger recent form and home scoring record.

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Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
1–1 FT
FC Dallas

Our pick1–2Missed

Sporting Kansas City’s 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas in September extended a run of poor results that has left them bottom of the Western Conference. Dallas return in stronger form, sitting second after 32 matches.

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Major League Soccer
St. Louis City
0–1 FT
San Diego

Our pick2–1Missed

Three straight defeats have increased the pressure on St. Louis City, despite their third-place position in the Western Conference. San Diego arrive with defensive problems of their own, but have won the last two meetings.

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