See results and picks from February 21 football predictions below
| LEAGUE | MATCH | OPTION | RESULT |
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| Championship | Middlesbrough vs Oxford Utd | 1 | 0-0 |
| Thailand | Port MTI vs Nakhon | 1 | 2-0 |
| Belgium | Club Brugge vs Leuven | 1 | 2-1 |
| Czech | Slavia Prague vs Liberec | 1 | 1-0 |
| Israel | Maccabi Tel Aviv vs SC Ashdod | 1 | 3-2 |
| Premier League | Chelsea vs Burnley | 1 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | PSV vs Heerenveen | 1 | 3-1 |
| Belgium | Royale Union SG vs Antwerp | 1 |
Championship – Middlesbrough vs Oxford United – 1
Middlesbrough enters this fixture at the Riverside Stadium as heavy favorites, sitting comfortably in 2nd place in the Championship with 61 points. Their home form remains a cornerstone of their promotion charge, having secured 10 wins from 15 matches on their own turf. Statistically, Boro dominates this matchup with a winning streak of 6 matches and a historical edge that sees them unbeaten in their last 9 meetings against Oxford.
Oxford United, conversely, is mired in a relegation scrap in 23rd place. Their offensive output has been a major concern, managing only 28 goals across 32 matches. Data from their recent travels shows a significant struggle to contain high-pressing teams, and with Middlesbrough averaging nearly 2 goals per home game, the gulf in class is evident.
Thailand – Port MTI FC vs Nakhon Ratchasima – 1
In the Thai League, Port MTI FC welcomes Nakhon Ratchasima to the PAT Stadium. Port FC currently holds the 3rd spot in the standings and has maintained a formidable scoring record at home, recently putting 5 goals past Sukhothai. Their attacking metrics are bolstered by a high volume of big chances created per 90 minutes.
Nakhon Ratchasima sits at the bottom of the table in 16th and has struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five matches without scoring. Historical data favors the hosts heavily, as Port FC has won 10 of the last 17 encounters between these two sides. Given the disparity in squad depth and current momentum, the home side is expected to control the tempo from the whistle.
Belgium – Club Brugge vs OH Leuven – 1
Club Brugge comes into this clash following a high-octane 3-3 draw against Atletico Madrid in European competition, proving their clinical nature in front of goal. At the Jan Breydel Stadium, Brugge has averaged a staggering 4.1 goals per match across all competitions recently. They have dominated OH Leuven historically, winning 8 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings.
OH Leuven, while competitive, faces a daunting task. Although they have covered the +1.5 handicap in several recent away games, they average significantly less possession (45.9%) than Brugge (64.4%). The statistical trend suggests Brugge will dominate the ball and create multiple scoring opportunities through their high corner count and shots on target averages.
Czech – Slavia Prague vs Slovan Liberec – 1
Slavia Prague continues their pursuit of the Czech First League title, currently enjoying a dominant run at the Fortuna Arena. They have a 19-7 historical win record against Slovan Liberec. Slavia’s defensive solidity is a key metric here; they have conceded very few goals at home this season while maintaining an average of over 2 goals scored per game.
Slovan Liberec has shown flashes of resilience, including a draw against Sparta Prague, but they often struggle against the top-tier “Big Three” on the road. With Slavia Prague’s starting XI featuring top scorers like Tomáš Chorý, the home side’s offensive pressure usually proves too much for Liberec’s backline, which has been prone to conceding early.
Israel – Maccabi Tel Aviv vs SC Ashdod – 1
Maccabi Tel Aviv sits in 4th place and is looking to bounce back from a recent draw. Their home stats remain impressive, with a win probability hovering around 80% for this fixture. Historically, they have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Ashdod, often by multiple goals, including a 5-1 thrashing in early 2025.
SC Ashdod occupies 10th place and has struggled for defensive stability, conceding 44 goals so far this season. Trends show that Ashdod’s away games frequently stay under 3.5 goals, but against a Maccabi side that averages 2.6 goals per game, the pressure will be relentless. The statistical probability strongly supports a home victory based on squad value and historical dominance.
Premier League – Chelsea vs Burnley – 1
Chelsea hosts Burnley at Stamford Bridge in a matchup that has recently trended toward high scores. The Blues have won 7 of their last 9 games and have seen over 3.5 goals in six of their last seven outings. With Cole Palmer returning to the lineup, Chelsea’s expected goals (xG) metric is among the highest for this matchday.
Burnley is currently 19th and has found life difficult on the road, conceding 32 goals in 13 away league matches. While they managed a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace recently, their defensive frailties were exposed again in a subsequent FA Cup loss to lower-league opposition. Chelsea’s attacking depth is statistically likely to overwhelm a Burnley side that has failed to beat any top-10 team this season.
Eredivisie – PSV Eindhoven vs SC Heerenveen – 1
Eredivisie leaders PSV Eindhoven are a staggering 14 points clear at the top and are looking to rebound from a shock loss to Volendam. Their home record at the Philips Stadion is near-perfect, with over 2.5 goals scored in 14 consecutive home matches. PSV averages 2.9 goals per match, the highest in the league.
Heerenveen has not won at the Philips Stadion since 2009. While they are coming off back-to-back wins, facing a PSV side with a +39 goal difference is a different tier of difficulty. Earlier this month, PSV dispatched Heerenveen 4-1 in the cup, and statistical models suggest a similar outcome as the champions-elect look to cement their title lead.
Belgium – Royale Union SG vs Royal Antwerp – 1
League leaders Royale Union SG take on 11th-placed Royal Antwerp in a match where the data heavily favors the hosts. Union SG has a 60.5% win probability according to recent performance metrics. They have been particularly strong defensively at home, often securing 1-0 or 2-0 victories.
Antwerp has struggled for goals lately, failing to score in several recent outings, including a 0-0 draw against Westerlo and a 0-4 loss to Anderlecht. With Union SG averaging 63% probability of scoring first, Antwerp will likely find themselves chasing the game against a side that is excellent at closing out matches once they take the lead.