See results and picks from February 18 football predictions below
| LEAGUE | MATCH | OPTION | RESULT |
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| Gulf Club Champions League | Zakho vs Sitra | 1 | 3-2 |
| Europa Cup Women | Nordsjaelland vs Eintracht | 2 | 2-3 |
| Belgium Women | RSC Anderlecht vs Waregem | 1 | 1-1 |
| Europa Cup Women | Breidablik vs Hacken | 2 | 1-4 |
| Premier League | Wolves vs Arsenal | 2 | 2-2 |
| Serie C | Catania vs Trapani | 1 | 4-0 |
| AFC Champions League 2 | Tampines vs Cong An | 2 | 3-1 |
| WSL 2 | Ipswich W vs Charlton W | 2 | 1-1 |
Zakho SC vs. Sitra Club – Gulf Club CL – 1
Zakho SC welcomes Sitra Club to the Zakho International Stadium for the final round of the group stages. Currently sitting at the top of Group A, Zakho enters this match with significant momentum. Statistically, they have dominated the group by maintaining a disciplined defensive structure, which helped them secure a 0-0 draw in the away leg back in October.
Sitra Club faces a steeper uphill battle, currently sitting 4th in the group. Their offensive production has stuttered in recent fixtures, failing to find the net in their last two outings. Zakho, by contrast, has leveraged their home advantage throughout the season, winning 70% of their home games across all competitions. Expect a tactical encounter where Zakho prioritizes ball retention to stifle Sitra’s desperate need for points.
Nordsjaelland vs. Eintracht – Women’s Europa Cup – 2
The second leg of this quarter-final sees Nordsjaelland attempting a massive comeback after a bruising 4-0 defeat in the first leg. Eintracht Frankfurt has been the gold standard in this inaugural competition, remaining the only team to win every single match. Rebecka Blomqvist, who netted twice in Germany, remains the focal point of an attack that averages 3.2 goals per game.
Nordsjaelland finds hope in their historical resilience at home. They have successfully overturned deficits in earlier qualifying rounds against KuPS and Gintra. However, the stats favor the Germans; Frankfurt has conceded only twice in their last five European matches. Nordsjaelland must score early to stand any chance, but Frankfurt’s ability to control the tempo through Nicole Anyomi makes a turnaround statistically improbable.
Breidablik vs. BK Hacken – Women’s Europa Cup – 2
This matchup appears largely decided after BK Hacken’s clinical 7-0 demolition of Breidablik in the first leg. Hacken has displayed ruthless efficiency this season, winning 12 of their last 13 matches across all competitions. Their trend of scoring first in 10 of their last 11 games suggests they will look to kill off any lingering Icelandic hope in the opening 20 minutes.
Breidablik struggles with a defensive leak that has seen them concede an average of 3.34 goals per match in European play. While they are usually a powerhouse in their domestic league, the step up in quality has been jarring. Hacken’s away form is equally impressive, having won their last six road games, often by a margin of two or more goals.
Wolves vs. Arsenal – Premier League – 2
It is a classic “Top vs. Bottom” clash at Molineux as Arsenal looks to extend their lead at the summit of the Premier League. Arsenal has won all five of their last meetings against Wolves, though the reverse fixture in December was a narrow 2-1 escape. The Gunners are currently on a streak, winning four of their last five games and scoring 13 goals in that span.
Wolves are enduring a dismal campaign, sitting at the bottom with just 9 points from 26 matches. They are currently 16 points from safety and have failed to score in three of their last five league games. Despite the absence of Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz due to injury, Arsenal’s depth remains superior. Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres—who has three goals in his last three games—are the primary threats against a Wolves defense that concedes 2.1 goals per game.
Catania vs. Trapani – Serie C Girone C – 1
Catania enters this Sicilian derby as the heavy favorite, currently 2nd in the table. Their home form at the Stadio Massimino is nearly impenetrable; they have not lost at halftime in their last 18 home matches and have kept clean sheets in 13 consecutive home games. Statistically, their matches lean toward low-scoring affairs, with “Under 2.5 goals” hitting in 11 straight home fixtures.
Trapani is currently 17th and struggling for consistency. They have lost three of their last five matches, including a heavy 5-0 loss to Benevento. Defensively, they concede 1.8 goals per match on the road, a stark contrast to Catania’s league-best defense that allows only 0.6 goals per game. Expect Catania to dominate possession and look for a methodical breakthrough.
Tampines Rovers vs. Cong An – AFC CL 2 – 2
Tampines Rovers aim to reclaim pride after a 4-0 loss in the first leg. Despite that heavy defeat, the Singaporean side has been prolific at home, scoring in six consecutive matches. They historically win 90% of their fixtures when they take the lead at home, making the first goal of this match critical.
Vietnamese side Cong An Ha Noi has been defensively vulnerable, conceding in each of their last eight games. However, their counter-attacking prowess was evident in the first leg, where Nguyen Quang Hai dictated the play. While the aggregate lead is large, the stats suggest a tighter contest this time around, with Tampines likely to play more aggressively to test the visitors’ shaky backline.
RSC Anderlecht vs. Waregem – Belgium Women – 1
Anderlecht continues their pursuit of the league title, currently sitting 2nd. They have a dominant head-to-head record against Zulte Waregem, winning 8 of the last 9 meetings. Anderlecht’s offense is one of the most potent in Belgium, averaging 2.1 goals per game, while Waregem has struggled with four losses in their last five outings.
Waregem sits 4th but has a significant gap in quality compared to the top three. They have a -12 goal difference compared to Anderlecht’s +17. Given that Anderlecht has won their last three home games by an average margin of 2 goals, the statistical trend points toward a controlled performance by the hosts.
Ipswich Town vs. Charlton Athletic – FA WSL 2 – 2
This mid-table battle in the WSL 2 features two teams looking to break into the top tier of the standings. Charlton Athletic has been the more consistent side away from home this season, relying on a compact defensive shape. Ipswich Town, playing at the JobServe Community Stadium, has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses over their last six fixtures.
Statistically, these sides are evenly matched. Both teams average roughly 1.4 goals per game. Charlton has a slight edge in “goals conceded,” maintaining a better defensive record in the second half of matches. This fixture has historically been low-scoring, with two of the last three meetings ending with fewer than three goals.