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Kenya vs Eritrea - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

Kenya open their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign against Eritrea on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 pm EAT at Nyayo National Stadium. Although Kenya are already assured of a finals place as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania, Benni McCarthy is treating the Group D fixture as a competitive test, while Eritrea arrive after ending a long AFCON absence and settling into camp at Police Sacco Grounds. The latest camp storyline is Kenya’s allowances dispute, with FKF saying one outstanding payment was cleared and expected to reflect by September 24 even as other preparation payments remained in process. European 1X2 pricing has floated around Kenya 1.40-1.42, the draw near 4.10 and Eritrea near 7.60, so the market clearly expects Harambee Stars to control the game.

Eritrea’s route here was historic: they beat Eswatini 2-0 at home in the first leg and then won the away tie 1-2 to advance 4-1 on aggregate, with Ali Suleiman scoring three goals across the two matches. Kenya’s recent form is more mixed but mostly encouraging: a 4-0 win over Lesotho, a 1-1 draw away to Lesotho, a 3-0 win away to an opponent listed as GRN by ESPN, a penalty-shootout loss to Estonia after a 1-1 draw, and a heavy 8-0 defeat in Senegal. That combination points to Kenya having the deeper squad, but Eritrea have already shown they can travel, defend deep and strike through Suleiman when space opens.

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South Africa vs Guinea - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Africa - Africa Cup of Nations

South Africa host Guinea on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, and the stakes could hardly be higher. Group D also contains Kenya, who are already assured of a place at the tournament as co-hosts, meaning only one additional qualifying spot is realistically up for grabs between Bafana Bafana, Guinea and Eritrea. The match marks the beginning of the second Pitso Mosimane era, with the former Mamelodi Sundowns coach confirmed on 1 September 2026 as Hugo Broos' replacement, and it will be South Africa's first outing since their historic run to the FIFA World Cup round of 32 in June, where their fairytale ended in a 0-1 defeat to Canada in Los Angeles. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 CAT, with tickets priced at R100 for adults and R40 for children.

Bafana Bafana arrive with genuine momentum from the World Cup, where they opened their group campaign with a battling 1-1 draw against Czechia in Atlanta, sealed by a late Teboho Mokoena penalty, before stunning South Korea 1-0 to reach the knockout phase of a World Cup for the first time in the nation's history. Mosimane's 2026/2027 squad blends that experience with exciting young talent: Relebohile Mofokeng is already a fan favourite at Union Saint-Gilloise, Olwethu Makhanya has been superb at centre-back for Rangers, and Thapelo Maseko has made a bright start at FC Copenhagen. However, there are notable absences, with defenders Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Khuliso Mudau out injured, strikers Lyle Foster and Evidence Makgopa left out, and midfielder Lebo Moremi's Orlando Pirates teammate Tshepang Moremi called up after Maboe's ankle injury. Ronwen Williams is expected to captain the side from goal, with Yanela Mbuthuma leading the line.

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CA Estudiantes vs San Miguel - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Argentina - Primera Nacional

CA Estudiantes host San Miguel at Estadio Ciudad de Caseros on Saturday, 26 September 2026 in Argentina's Primera Nacional, with kickoff listed for 18:30 UTC. The sides met earlier this year on 9 May and shared a 1-1 draw at Malvinas Argentinas, and the recent history is tight enough to expect another cautious contest rather than a wide-open game. European decimal odds currently make Estudiantes the clear favourite at about 1.80 for the home win, with the draw around 3.40 and San Miguel near 5.25, but the low-scoring trend between these teams keeps the correct-score market attractive. Our prediction is CA Estudiantes 1 : 0 San Miguel.

Estudiantes come in with mixed but competitive form: they drew 2-2 with Ferro at home, then lost 2-1 at Central Norte, while the preceding home defeat to Deportivo Madryn finished 0-1; the bigger picture is still solid at Caseros, where Estudiantes have averaged roughly 1.07 scored and 0.80 conceded per home league match this season. For the 2026/2027 squad picture, the listed core includes goalkeepers Nicolás Campisi, Facundo Vila and Rodrigo Fumo; defenders Nicolás Caro Torres, Jorge Benítez, Balthazar Bernardi, Martín Albarracín, Franco Quinteros, Tomás Squie, Tomás Núñez, Facundo Ardiles and Fernando Duré; midfielders Rodrigo Melo, Bautista Degregorio, Manuel Sánchez de León, Iván Bonus, Lucas Silva, Federico Sena, Román Rodríguez, Enzo Acosta and Santiago Camacho; and attackers Jorge Correa, Alejandro Melo, Darío Rostagno, Ezequiel Almirón, Ian Vera, Joel Lucero, Teo Cohen and Mateo Acosta.

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Goias vs Atletico GO - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Brazil - Serie B

The Goiás derby takes centre stage in the 2026 Brazilian Série B on September 26, as Goiás host Atlético-GO at the Estádio da Serrinha in what promises to be a tense Round 30 clash. Goiás arrive with momentum after a 2-1 home win over Avaí on September 20, where Kadu Sousa and Jean Carlos found the net, and they remain unbeaten in their last five league matches. The Esmeraldino have also been solid at home lately, following their 1-0 victory over Londrina in August, though they were held to a 2-2 draw away at CRB earlier in the season. Atlético-GO, sitting just above Goiás in the table, are pushing for the promotion play-off spots and will be eager to bounce back after dropping points in recent rounds.

Both sides line up with their established 2026/2027 squads. Goiás, coached by Mozart, are expected to field Thiago Rodrigues in goal behind a back three of Lucas Ribeiro, Ramon and Nicolas, with Diego Caito, Lucas Rodrigues, Filipe Machado and Djalma Silva across midfield, Lucas Lima as the playmaker, and Anselmo Ramon partnering Kadu up front. Atlético-GO, under Roger Silva, should respond with a 4-2-3-1 featuring Paulo Vítor in goal; Natã Felipe, Tito, Adriano Martins and Guilherme Lopes in defence; Matheus Índio and Cristiano anchoring midfield; Ewerthon, Marrony and Geovany Soares supporting lone striker Gustavo Coutinho.

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Cambridge Utd vs AFC Wimbledon - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: England - League One

Cambridge United host AFC Wimbledon at the Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 26 September 2026 (15:00 BST) in a mouth-watering Sky Bet League One clash between two of the division's early-season surprise packages. The U's sit fifth in the table with 12 points from seven matches (three wins, three draws, one defeat), while Johnnie Jackson's Wimbledon are just two places behind in seventh on 11 points, making this an early six-pointer in the race for the play-off places. Cambridge come into the fixture unbeaten in four league games, having followed up a battling 2-2 draw at Burton Albion with a hard-fought 2-1 home win over Reading, before claiming an impressive 2-1 victory at Bradford City and a 1-1 draw at Oxford United last weekend. Neil Harris's side have been strong at the Abbey Stadium this season, with their only home league defeat coming against Huddersfield Town, and they will be confident of extending that record against a Wimbledon side that has struggled on the road.

AFC Wimbledon arrive in Cambridgeshire in solid form themselves, having lost just twice in seven league outings, but their away record is a concern for the travelling Dons faithful. Wimbledon have taken just three points from their three away league games so far this campaign, and their last two trips on the road have ended in defeat, including a damaging 4-1 loss at Burton Albion at the start of September. However, they bounced back impressively with a superb 0-2 away win at Bromley, followed by a 1-0 home victory over Doncaster Rovers and a gritty goalless draw against bitter rivals MK Dons in their rearranged fixture on 17 September. Jackson's men will also be looking to avenge their Carabao Cup exit, having been beaten 3-0 by Fulham at Craven Cottage in August, a result that exposed their lack of cutting edge against higher-quality opposition — a weakness that could prove costly against a Cambridge defence marshalled by the experienced Dominic Ball and Zak Bradshaw.

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Plymouth vs Burton - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: England - League One

Plymouth Argyle host Burton Albion at Home Park on Saturday 26 September 2026 in a League One meeting that already carries extra edge after Argyle won the reverse fixture 3-0 in January. The latest market prices make Plymouth clear favourites in European odds at about 1.65 for the home win, 4.20 for the draw and 5.00 for Burton, reflecting Argyle’s stronger attacking numbers despite a mixed run of 2-3 and 2-0 results.

Tom Cleverley’s 2026/2027 Plymouth squad blends retention with targeted additions: Murphy Cooper in goal; Mathias Ross, Julio Pleguezuelo, Wes Harding, Alex Mitchell, Alex Hartridge, Joe Edwards and Matty Sorinola across defence; Malachi Boateng, Harvey White, Bradley Ibrahim, Caleb Watts, Tyreeq Bakinson and Michael Baidoo in midfield; and Xavier Amaechi, Ronan Curtis, Will Evans, Aribim Pepple and Oliver Irow competing for goals. That depth matters because Burton arrive after a 2-2 home draw with Mansfield and a damaging 3-0 loss at Oxford United.

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Wycombe vs Reading - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: England - League One

Wycombe Wanderers host Reading at Adams Park on Saturday 26 September 2026 in a Sky Bet League One clash between two of the division's most in-form sides. The Chairboys arrive with real momentum after grinding out a 0 - 1 win at Wigan Athletic last time out, a result built on defensive resilience and Dan Casey's second-half winner, though that victory came after a narrow home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, where Cauley Woodrow's early strike was cancelled out in a 1 - 2 reverse. Managerless Wycombe have shown character in recent weeks, and their only heavy setback in this fixture's recent memory was the 3 - 0 loss at Stockport County back in April, a reminder of what happens when their shape is pulled apart.

Reading, sitting eighth with ten points from six league games, are equally dangerous going forward, led by the red-hot Jack Marriott, whose eight league goals already include a hat-trick against Luton Town in August that won the EFL League One Goal of the Month award. The Royals' season has been a rollercoaster: a 5-0 thrashing of Mansfield Town and a 3-1 win over Blackpool showcased their attacking firepower, while recent setbacks came in a 2-1 defeat at Cambridge United and a 1 - 2 home loss to Brentford in the Carabao Cup, followed by a 2 - 1 league defeat at the Abbey Stadium before they bounced back by beating Notts County 2-0. Notably, these sides already met in the EFL Trophy in August, drawing 1-1 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium before Reading won 3-1 on penalties, and with the 5 - 0 Mansfield demolition still fresh in the memory, the visitors will travel in confident mood.

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Albania vs Belarus - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

Albania host Belarus on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at the Elbasan Arena in what promises to be a fascinating opening fixture of the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League, League C Group C1. With both nations desperate to launch their campaigns with a win in a group also featuring Finland and San Marino, the Eagles will look to their passionate home support to give them the edge. Albanian coach Sylvinho has named a strong 2026/2027 squad blending experience and youth, with Thomas Strakosha guarding the posts, a defensive unit marshalled by Berat Djimsiti and Elseid Hysaj, a creative midfield anchored by Kristjan Asllani and Ylber Ramadani, and a dangerous front line led by Rey Manaj and Armando Broja. Belarus, under their new technical staff, counter with a disciplined squad featuring Sergei Ignatovich in goal, Aleksandr Pavlovets and Ruslan Khadarkevich in defence, the industrious Evgeni Yablonski pulling the strings in midfield, and the experienced Denis Laptev leading the attack. Both sides arrive in solid form — Albania claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Israel in June, while Belarus earned a narrow 1-0 win against Burkina Faso in their most recent outing.

The head-to-head record between these two nations has historically been tight, but Albania's home advantage in Tirana cannot be overstated — the Eagles have made their national stadium a genuine fortress in recent qualifying campaigns. Belarus, meanwhile, will be aiming to bounce back after a 1-1 stalemate against Poland earlier this year showed their resilience against stronger opposition, though their away form remains a concern for travelling supporters. In the European odds market, bookmakers have installed Albania as clear favourites at around 1.80 for the home win, with the draw priced at 3.50 and a Belarus victory quoted at a tempting but risky 4.75. The odds for our predicted correct score of 1-0 sit at approximately 6.50, reflecting how tightly contested this Group C1 opener is expected to be despite Albania's status as group favourites and promotion hopefuls.

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Bulgaria vs Luxembourg - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

Bulgaria vs Luxembourg is set for Saturday, 26 September 2026 at Stadion Hristo Botev in Plovdiv, a Europe - UEFA Nations League league-phase meeting in the 2026/2027 season with both teams opening their Group C4 campaign at 0-0-0. The latest build-up points to a cautious first matchday: Bulgaria are under pressure to turn home possession into goals, while Luxembourg arrive with recent playoff momentum and a compact, counter-attacking structure designed to keep the game tight.

Recent form supports a low-margin contest. Bulgaria finished their last pre-camp friendly in Moldova at 2:2, showing creativity but also defensive looseness late in the game. Luxembourg’s summer friendly ended in a narrow 0:1 home defeat to Italy, but before that they controlled the Malta playoff with a 3:0 home win after taking the away leg 0:2, 5-0 on aggregate.

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Czech Republic vs Croatia - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

The 2026–27 UEFA Nations League kicks off in style on 26 September 2026 as Czech Republic host Croatia at the Fortuna Arena in Prague, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 CEST. The two sides know each other well after sharing Group L in World Cup qualifying, where Croatia ran out 5–1 winners in Osijek before a goalless draw in Prague, and both arrived here after experiencing the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. It is a new era for both teams: Czech Republic are led for the first time by Spanish coach Santi Denia, who named three debutants in his first squad, while Croatia begin life under returning boss Slaven Bilić, who has recalled Josip Mišić and handed a first call-up of the cycle to Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Drena Beljo. The visitors remain captained by the evergreen Luka Modrić, who turns 41 this week and recently confirmed he will continue his international career.

Czech Republic's build-up to this opener has been mixed. Denia's men were eliminated from the World Cup in the group stage after a narrow defeat to South Korea in their opener, a 2-1 loss in which they took the lead before falling late on, followed by a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Atlanta, where Michal Sadílek's early opener was cancelled out by a late Teboho Mokoena penalty. Their tournament ended with a heavy 0-3 defeat to Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. The Czech squad for the 2026/2027 season is built around captain Ladislav Krejčí, midfield anchor Tomáš Souček and forwards Adam Hložek, Jan Kuchta and Mojmír Chytil, but Denia has been hit by injuries to David Zima, David Jurásek, Lukáš Provod and Tomáš Chorý, all of whom withdrew from this camp.

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England vs Spain - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

England host Spain in a headline UEFA Nations League 2026/2027 fixture with both managers expected to lean on refreshed 2026/2027 squads rather than experimental line-ups. England's pool is built around Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, while Spain's expected group includes Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo and Rodri, giving the visitors a strong blend of youth and control.

England's recent rhythm has been competitive but not flawless, with the 1-2 reverse against France followed by the 2-1 win over Argentina, whereas Spain answered the 1-1 draw with France by edging Belgium 2-1.

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Faroe Islands vs Kazakhstan - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

The UEFA Nations League League C Group 3 fixture between Faroe Islands and Kazakhstan will be played on 26 September 2026 at Tórsvøllur in Tórshavn, with the Faroes looking to build on their positive momentum. The two sides last met in November 2025, when Faroe Islands edged Kazakhstan 1-0, and their head-to-head record now stands at one win each with one draw. For Kazakhstan, this opening Nations League campaign comes after a mixed run of summer friendlies, including a 3-1 defeat in Hungary, which you can relive in our 3:1 prediction and match report, as well as a hard-fought draw away to Armenia, analyzed in our 1:1 prediction, two results that underline the visitors' inconsistency heading into this trip to the Faroes.

For the 2026/2027 season, both nations will rely on experienced cores. Faroe Islands, coached by Eyðun Klakstein, are expected to shape up around goalkeeper B. Reynatrod, defenders G. Oregaard and G. Vatnhamar, midfield engine J. Andreasen, and attacking outlet Á. Samuelsen, with supporting names such as S. Chukwudi, G. Turi, A. Frederiksberg and P. Klettskarð also in contention. Kazakhstan will likely answer with shot-stopper A. Zarutskiy behind a back line featuring A. Ashirbek, A. Kasym and E. Tapalov, with A. Sadybekov pulling the strings in midfield and R. Murtazaev and I. Chesnokov leading the attack, although promising forward Dastan Satpaev is ruled out through injury for the visitors.

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Iceland vs Estonia - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

Iceland vs Estonia arrives as one of the clearer 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League home bankers on paper, with the Icelandic camp expected to lean on direct width, second-ball pressure and set-piece volume from the first whistle. The latest selection news points to a settled home core rather than a rebuild, while Estonia’s build-up has been framed by their recent away date against Rwanda in 3 : 0 and by the need to protect a back line that can be exposed when pressed high. In European odds, Iceland are the strong favourites at about 1.40 to win in 90 minutes, the draw is priced near 4.50, and Estonia are the outsiders around 8.00, with Iceland -1.5 on the Asian handicap close to 2.05 and “both teams to score: no” hovering near 1.95.

Our prediction is Iceland 3 : 0 Estonia, a scoreline that fits the market shape because the home side should generate repeatable chances from corners, wide free-kicks and cutbacks rather than relying on one transitional moment. The most useful team-total angle is Iceland over 2.5 goals at roughly 1.80, while Estonia’s team total under 0.5 sits in the same conversation as the clean-sheet bet; if you prefer a conservative European odds route, Iceland win to nil is the headline call, with 3-0 also worth a smaller correct-score play at a bigger price. The tactical key is whether Estonia can keep the first 20 minutes compact—if Iceland score early, the game can stretch quickly into exactly the kind of comfortable home win the odds already imply.

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North Macedonia vs Switzerland - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

North Macedonia host Switzerland at Toše Proeski Arena in Skopje on Saturday 26 September 2026, opening 2026/27 UEFA Nations League B Group B1 after very different summers: Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals before losing 3:1 to Argentina after extra time, while North Macedonia’s 2026 campaign ended in a playoff semi-final defeat and a chastening June friendly in Türkiye.

The form line points one way. North Macedonia were beaten 4:0 by Denmark in Copenhagen and then hammered 4:0 by Türkiye, extending a run in which goals have been scarce and defensive mistakes costly. Switzerland’s World Cup group was far stronger: they edged Qatar, overpowered Canada 3:1, then beat Algeria 2:0 before pushing Argentina deep into extra time.

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San Marino vs Finland - Saturday, 26 September 2026

league: Europe - UEFA Nations League

San Marino host Finland at the San Marino Stadium in Serravalle on Saturday, 26 September 2026, as the 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League gets underway in League C Group C1. The group also features Albania and Belarus, but Finland arrive as clear favourites to challenge for top spot, while San Marino — ranked 211th in the world — begin another campaign looking to build on their rare positive results. The hosts come into this opener on the back of a disappointing June friendly, where they fell 1-2 to Bangladesh at home despite a Nicolas Giacopetti equaliser, a result that extended their long winless run. Finland, meanwhile, were beaten 2-1 by Hungary in Budapest in their own June friendly, though they showed resilience with a late Tony Miettinen strike and remain a class above their opponents here.

The 2026/2027 season squad news adds intrigue to this fixture. Finland head coach has recalled midfielder Glen Kamara to the national team for the first time in a year, while goalkeeper Lucas Bergström also returns to the squad, and experienced Chicago Fire midfielder Robin Lod has been called up for the Nations League campaign. The Finnish pool blends veteran leadership with fresh energy, and with players like Joel Pohjanpalo, Teemu Pukki's successors up front, and a solid defensive unit, they possess far too much quality for League C opposition. San Marino's squad remains built around domestic-based players such as captain Nicola Nanni, Filippo Berardi, and goalkeeper Edoardo Colombo, with Roberto Cevoli's side likely to set up in a compact shape and hope to frustrate the visitors for as long as possible.

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