Football Predictions Today – Friday, 18 September 2026

Looking for today’s football predictions? Friday, 18 September 2026 features matches across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

Below are our football predictions today, with a quick look at recent form and two picks for each match.

⚽ Football Matches Today – 18 September 2026

• Brentford vs Chelsea – Premier League
• Espanyol vs Elche – La Liga
• Monza vs Sassuolo – Serie A
• Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin – Bundesliga
• Monaco vs Lens – Ligue 1

Brentford vs Chelsea Prediction

Brentford host Chelsea in one of the standout Premier League fixtures today. Kevin Schade and João Pedro have both scored three league goals so far, while João Pedro has also provided three assists.

🎯 Our Picks:

• Chelsea or Draw (X2)
• Over 1.5 Goals

Espanyol vs Elche Prediction

Espanyol have recorded one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five matches. Elche are winless in their last five and have conceded 13 goals during that run. Their head-to-head record is relatively close, with Espanyol winning four meetings, Elche three and five ending level.

🎯 Our Picks:

• Espanyol or Draw (1X)
• Over 1.5 Goals

Monza vs Sassuolo Prediction

Sassuolo come into this match unbeaten in four, including a 3-2 victory over Juventus following draws against Bologna and Frosinone. Monza have managed just one victory in their last five matches and lost three during that period.

🎯 Our Picks:

• Sassuolo or Draw (X2)
• Over 1.5 Goals

Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin Prediction

Bayern Munich have scored 16 goals across their last five matches. Union Berlin, meanwhile, have conceded 16 over the same number of games and have gone 12 matches without a clean sheet. Bayern are also unbeaten in their last 15 head-to-head meetings with Union, winning 10 and drawing five.

🎯 Our Picks:

• Bayern Munich to Win
• Over 1.5 Goals

Monaco vs Lens Prediction

Monaco are unbeaten across their last five matches, recording four wins and one draw while scoring 10 goals and conceding only three. Lens have produced two wins, two defeats and one draw across their last five.

🎯 Our Picks:

• Monaco or Draw (1X)
• Over 1.5 Goals

🔥 Best Football Predictions Today

For Friday’s fixtures, our main selections are:

• Bayern Munich to Win
• Sassuolo or Draw (X2)
• Monaco or Draw (1X)
• Brentford vs Chelsea – Over 1.5 Goals

✍️ FreeTipz Editorial Team

The FreeTipz Editorial Team provides daily football predictions using recent results, team form and available match statistics to keep each preview short and focused.