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Chelsea vs Burnley - Saturday, 21 February 2026

league: England - Premier League

Eager to qualify for the next Champions League, Chelsea are currently 5th in the Premier League and are 1 point behind 4th place. Solid since the arrival on the bench of Liam Rosenior, the Blues have not lost any of their last five championship matches, 4 wins and 1 draw. After dominating Brentford 2-0, Crystal Palace 1-3, West Ham 3-2 and Wolverhampton 1-3, they were held back at home by Leeds 2-2. Last weekend, the London team easily got the better of Hull in the FA Cup 0-4. In the Champions League, Chelsea are waiting to know the identity of their opponent in the round of 16.

The return to the elite is proving very difficult for Burnley who today occupies 19th place in the Premier League with 9 points out of the first non-relegation place. On the last day, the Clarets regained some confidence by winning on the Crystal Palace pitch 2-3. They thus ended a very bad series of 16 matches without a victory in the championship, 5 draws and 11 defeats. Last weekend, Burnley were surprised, at home, by a resident of League One 3rd division, Mansfield, in the FA Cup 1-2. 

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Wolfsburg vs Augsburg - Saturday, 21 February 2026

league: Germany - Bundesliga

Be careful not to play too much with fire for this Wolfsburg team which is clearly not immune to enormous disillusionment at the end of the season. Only 15th in the standings, this team only has a small point lead over the first relegated team before the start of this 23rd day and it therefore risks experiencing difficult next few months if it does not accelerate a little. In search of a first success since January 14, VfL had been beaten 3 times by Mainz 3-1, Cologne 1-0 and by Dortmund 1-2 before stopping the bleeding last weekend by holding Leipzig to a draw 2-2. Opposite, FC Augsburg is very accustomed to its fierce struggles to maintain its position. But unlike his opponent today, he can count on a little more margin before starting the last 11 days of the championship since he is 6 units ahead of the play-off, Werder Bremen.

Rather in a good moment currently, the Bavarians have won 3 of their last 4 championship matches. After being able to defeat Bayern Munich 1-2 and Sankt Pauli 2-1, Manuel Baum's men were dominated by Mainz 2-0. But last weekend, they were able to resume their march forward to the detriment of the red lantern, FC Heidenheim 1-0.

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Crystal Palace vs Wolves - Sunday, 22 February 2026

league: England - Premier League

Crystal Palace is currently 13th in the Premier League and is 8 points ahead of the first relegated team. Once better placed, the Eagles have seriously slowed down since mid-December. They recently ended a poor run of nine games without a win, 3 draws and 6 defeats by winning at Brighton 0-1. Unfortunately, the training immediately fell back on the last day. In front of its fans, Crystal Palace lost against relegated Burnley 2-3.

In a tough time this season, Wolverhampton occupies the last place in the Premier League with a significant outlay of 18 lengths on the first non-relegated team. The bottom side won against West Ham at the start of January 3-0 before going six games without a win, 3 draws and 3 defeats. After taking a point at Nottingham Forest 0-0, Wolves hosted leader Arsenal this coming week. Between these two results, they barely defeated Grimsby in the FA Cup 0-1. 

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Le Mans vs Guingamp - Monday, 23 February 2026

league: France - Ligue 2

Undefeated for 17 long days in this Ligue 2 championship, Le Mans saw its incredible series end last week at Montpellier 4-2. This defeat should not make us forget and above all call into question the very good dispositions displayed by the promoted players who, for their return to this level, have had an incredible season which allows them to still occupy 5th place in the ranking, only a small point from 2nd place. Before this setback on the Mosson side, the Sarthois had been able to win against Dunkirk 1-0 and Troyes 0-2 and they had otherwise been held in check in the Loire derby against Laval 1-1. Guingamp, for its part, should not have the necessary resources to play the climb for very long this season. Weighed down by its irregularity, major injuries and its defensive errors, En Avant finds itself in the soft underbelly of this Ligue 2, in 10th position in the ranking.

The Bretons had, however, started 2026 well with 3 successes against Boulogne 3-0, Nancy 0-3 and Troyes 1-0. But the rest was more complicated for Sylvain Ripoll's men who were beaten in Montpellier 3-1, held on to Dunkirk 0-0 and dominated by Saint-Etienne 1-2 last weekend. Following these poor performances, the Guingampais were relegated to 6 points from the top 5.

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AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns - Tuesday, 24 February 2026

league: South Africa - Betway Premiership

AmaZulu enter this Betway Premiership clash with a mixed but intriguing run of form, having recently alternated between resilient performances and narrow setbacks. Their 2–1 extra‑time win over Polokwane City in the Nedbank Cup and the hard‑earned league victory away at Marumo Gallants showcased a side capable of grinding out results when needed. However, the 0–2 home defeat to Orlando Pirates earlier this month highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities, as seen in the match recap here: 0‑2. With Arthur Zwane continuing to refine his squad’s balance, AmaZulu’s recent outings suggest a team still searching for consistency but never short on competitive spirit.

Looking deeper into AmaZulu’s recent schedule, their 3–2 triumph over TS Galaxy demonstrated attacking sharpness, while the narrow 1–0 win at Marumo Gallants reaffirmed their ability to manage tight encounters. These matches, including the Galaxy fixture linked here 3‑2, underline a team that can adapt to different game states. Yet, their occasional lapses, such as the earlier loss to Richards Bay, show that momentum can be fragile. Still, AmaZulu’s home support and tactical discipline often elevate their performances in Durban, making them a difficult opponent for any visiting side.

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch - Tuesday, 24 February 2026

league: South Africa - Betway Premiership

Kaizer Chiefs enter this Betway Premiership clash with a renewed sense of urgency after a turbulent stretch marked by tactical adjustments and squad reshuffling. Over the past two months, the club has been in the headlines for its ongoing search for attacking consistency and the pressure on the technical team to convert possession into goals. Their recent fixtures, including the tight encounters against Marumo Gallants (1‑0) and Golden Arrows (1‑0), have shown a side that is defensively disciplined but still searching for fluidity in the final third. With supporters demanding a stronger push up the table, this match arrives at a moment when Chiefs need to demonstrate both resilience and ambition.

Stellenbosch, meanwhile, have enjoyed a more stable run, highlighted by their continued rise as one of the Premiership’s most tactically coherent outfits. In the past two months, they have been praised for their structured midfield and the emergence of younger talents stepping confidently into key roles. Their recent matches, such as the draw against Magesi (1‑1) and the competitive outing versus Sekhukhune (1‑0), underline a team that rarely collapses under pressure. Even their earlier meeting with Polokwane (1‑0) showcased their ability to grind out results when needed, making them a formidable opponent in this fixture.

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