Weekend Football Preview: Top 5 European Leagues and Match Predictions

Hello verifiers, 

get ready for an exciting weekend across Europe's biggest leagues. With matches kicking off from Friday to Sunday (November 21-23, 2025), we'll look at key games in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1. 

I will pick at least five matches per league, give a quick analysis based on recent form and stats, and predict the expected total goals. These predictions come from team trends like scoring averages and head-to-head records. 

They are not what you may see during the actual matches. These are just what I think the outcomes could be.

Let’s go!

Premier League

The Premier League returns after the international break with some tasty fixtures. Teams like Chelsea and Arsenal are in good form, while others fight to avoid the drop. Expect high-scoring games as the league averages around 3 goals per match this season.

1.   Burnley vs Chelsea (Nov 22): Chelsea's attack is strong, scoring freely away, but Burnley are tough at home. Predict 3 goals.

2.   Bournemouth vs West Ham (Nov 22): Both sides have leaky defenses but can score. Likely a draw with 2 goals.

3.   Brighton vs Brentford (Nov 22): These teams have netted 17 goals each so far—expect an open game with 3 goals.

4.   Fulham vs Sunderland (Nov 22): Fulham's home form is solid; Sunderland struggle on the road. Predict 2 goals.

5.   Arsenal vs Tottenham (Nov 23): The North London Derby is always fiery. Arsenal's defense is top-notch, but expect 3 goals.

La Liga

La Liga features big names like Barcelona chasing Real Madrid. Matches often see fewer goals than in England, averaging about 2.5 per game, but top teams can explode.

1.   Deportivo Alaves vs Celta Vigo (Nov 22): Both mid-table with decent attacks. Predict 2 goals.

2.   Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao (Nov 22): Barca are scoring machines at home (perfect record). Expect 3 goals.

3.   Osasuna vs Real Sociedad (Nov 22): Tight defenses here; Osasuna average 1 goal scored. Predict 2 goals.

4.   Villarreal vs Mallorca (Nov 22): Villarreal strong at home, Mallorca leaky away. Predict 3 goals.

5.   Real Betis vs Girona (Nov 23): Betis in form; Girona can counter. Expect 2 goals.

Serie A

Italy's top flight is tactical, with averages around 2.5 goals per game. Inter and Milan lead, but derbies bring drama.

1.   Udinese vs Bologna (Nov 22): Both solid but low-scoring. Predict 2 goals.

2.   Fiorentina vs Juventus (Nov 22): Juve's defense is tight; Fiorentina struggle to score (9 goals in 11 games). Expect 2 goals.

3.   Napoli vs Atalanta (Nov 22): Napoli's attack vs Atalanta's form—could be goals. Predict 3 goals.

4.   Lazio vs Lecce (Nov 23): Lazio strong at home; Lecce weak. Predict 2 goals.

5.   Inter vs Milan (Nov 23): Milan Derby! Expect caution, but 3 goals possible.

Bundesliga

Germany's league is known for goals, averaging over 3 per game. Bayern dominate, but upsets happen.

1.   Bayern Munich vs Freiburg (Nov 22): Bayern score loads (3 average); Freiburg solid but outmatched. Predict 4 goals.

2.   Augsburg vs Hamburger (Nov 22): Augsburg concede a lot (24 in 10); expect open play with 3 goals.

3.   Heidenheim vs Borussia M'gladbach (Nov 22): Gladbach attack well; predict 3 goals.

4.   Borussia Dortmund vs Stuttgart (Nov 22): High-scoring potential—Dortmund average 1.9 goals. Expect 3 goals.

5.   Cologne vs Eintracht Frankfurt (Nov 22): Frankfurt's form is wild; predict 3 goals.

Ligue 1

France's league sees PSG lead, but others like Monaco push hard. Goals average about 2.8 per match.

1.   Rennes vs Monaco (Nov 22): Monaco score freely; Rennes solid at home. Predict 3 goals.

2.   Nantes vs Lorient (Nov 23): Mid-table clash; low goals likely at 2.

3.   Auxerre vs Lyon (Nov 23): Lyon strong attackers; predict 3 goals.

4.   Toulouse vs Angers (Nov 23): Toulouse better; Angers concede. Expect 2 goals.

5.   Lille vs Paris FC (Nov 23): Lille dominant; predict 3 goals.