See results and picks from January 20 football predictions below
| LEAGUE | MATCH | OPTION | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
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| UCL | Bodo Glimt vs Man City | 2 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Coventry vs Millwall | 1X | 2-1 |
| UCL | Real Madrid vs Monaco | 1 | 6-1 |
| UCL | Olimpiacos vs Bayern Leverkusen | Over 1.5 | 2-0 |
| Northern Ireland Cup | Loughgall vs Knockbreda | 1 | pp |
| Championship | Ipswich vs Bristol | 1X | 2-0 |
| UCL | Tottenham vs Dortmund | Over 1.5 | 2-0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Al Ahli vs Al Khaleej | 1 | 4-1 |
UCL — Bodo Glimt vs Man City — Pick: 2
Bodo Glimt are not an easy team to play at home. They are used to their stadium, their pitch, and the cold conditions. This can make visiting teams uncomfortable, especially teams that are not used to playing in that environment.
But Manchester City are still Manchester City. They have a squad full of top-level players, and they are one of the best teams in Europe when it comes to keeping the ball and creating chances. Even if the match starts slow, City usually find a way to break teams down.
After losing 2–0 to Manchester United, City will want to respond quickly. Big teams often react strongly after a bad result, and this Champions League game is a good chance for them to show their quality again.
Championship — Coventry vs Millwall — Pick: 1X
Coventry have been playing with confidence at home, and in the Championship, home form is a very big advantage. When a team is winning at home often, it means they are comfortable and they understand how to play their game properly in front of their fans.
Millwall can be stubborn and physical, but they are not always strong away from home. Even when Millwall defend well, they can struggle to score enough goals on the road.
This is why the safest option is Coventry to avoid defeat. Even if the match becomes tight, Coventry should still be able to take at least one point.
UCL — Real Madrid vs Monaco — Pick: 1
Real Madrid at the Bernabéu is one of the hardest fixtures in football. They play with belief and they have many players who are used to big Champions League nights.
Monaco are a good team and they can cause danger with fast attacks, but they will need to defend very well for long periods. Against Madrid, one small mistake can turn into a goal quickly.
Madrid also have the experience to manage difficult moments. Even if Monaco have a good spell in the match, Madrid usually know when to slow the game down and when to attack again.
UCL — Olimpiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen — Pick: Over 1.5
This game looks like it can produce goals because both teams have ways to create chances. Olympiacos at home normally play with energy and try to attack, especially when their crowd is behind them.
Leverkusen are also an aggressive team that can score, and they do not usually play for a 0–0. This makes the Over 1.5 goals market a strong option.
You only need two goals for this pick to win, so it is safer than Over 2.5.
Northern Ireland Cup — Loughgall vs Knockbreda — Pick: 1
Cup matches are sometimes unpredictable, but home advantage is still very important. Loughgall should be more organised and more comfortable in their own stadium.
Knockbreda may try to defend deep and hope for a surprise, but if Loughgall score first, the game becomes much harder for the away side.
Championship — Ipswich vs Bristol — Pick: 1X
Ipswich have been strong at home and they are pushing hard for promotion. When a team is fighting for the top positions, they usually play with more hunger because they know every game matters.
Bristol can compete, but away games in the Championship are always tough. Ipswich should create more chances and have more control, especially if they start the match with high intensity.
The safest pick is Ipswich not to lose, because even if the match is close, they should still get something from it.
UCL — Tottenham vs Dortmund — Pick: Over 1.5
Tottenham and Dortmund are two teams that usually play attacking football. They both have quick players and they can score goals, but they can also leave spaces at the back.
That style often leads to chances on both sides. Over 1.5 goals is a safe goal line because it only needs two goals.
Even if the match is tense, one goal can quickly turn into two as the other team chases an equaliser.
Saudi Arabia — Al Ahli vs Al Khaleej — Pick: 1
Al Ahli are the stronger team in this match and they should be able to take all three points at home. They have more quality, more attacking options, and better control in midfield.
Al Khaleej have struggled away from home in many games, and that makes it hard to trust them in a tough stadium like this.
Al Ahli will also be motivated because winning keeps them in a strong position on the league table and maintains pressure on other top teams.