Football Predictions This Week: July 20 - July 26, 2026
Welcome to PredictNext's weekly football forecast, covering 30 matches across five competitions from July 20 to July 26, 2026. From Allsvenskan clashes in Sweden to Champions League qualifiers and a packed Brazilian Serie A midweek slate, there's plenty to dig into. Let's break down the most compelling fixtures and what our AI model is projecting.
Allsvenskan Kicks Things Off (Monday, July 20)
The week opens with two Swedish top-flight fixtures, and they couldn't look more different on paper.
Kalmar vs Malmö FF is forecast as a close contest, with our AI calling a 1-1 draw. The probability split is nearly three-way — Home 36%, Draw 26%, Away 38% — reflecting just how tight this matchup is. Malmö are slight favourites on the road, but with confidence sitting at just 50/100, this is exactly the kind of game where surprises are common. Don't sleep on the draw here.
Over in the day's second Allsvenskan fixture, Örgryte vs Djurgården tells a very different story. Our model forecasts a convincing 0-2 away win for Djurgården, backed by a 65% away probability and a confidence rating of 59/100 — the joint-highest of Monday's card. Örgryte face a steep climb against what appears to be a significantly stronger opponent, and the numbers are unambiguous about who is expected to walk away with the points.
Europa Conference League & Copa Sudamericana (Tuesday, July 21)
Tuesday features early-round Europa Conference League action alongside a Copa Sudamericana clash.
In Floriana vs Drita, our model predicts a 1-2 away victory, though confidence is measured at just 47/100 — the lowest of the week so far. With an away probability of 42%, Drita are favoured, but this is genuinely one of the most uncertain forecasts on the weekly card. Floriana's home advantage keeps this very much alive.
Atert Bissen vs Győri ETO looks considerably clearer. The AI forecasts a 0-2 Győri win, with the away side holding a 58% probability and confidence at 54/100. Atert Bissen appear outmatched in this Conference League qualifier, and the model aligns with the broad expectation that the Hungarian side will advance.
In South America, Nacional vs Tigre in the Copa Sudamericana is projected as a narrow 1-0 home win. With a 46% home probability and confidence of only 49/100, this is another forecast where the margin for error is slim. Nacional have the edge but Tigre are absolutely capable of snatching something.
Brazilian Serie A Takes Centre Stage (Wednesday, July 22)
Wednesday is the busiest day of the week by far, headlined by a full round of Brazilian Serie A fixtures. Ten matches play out simultaneously, giving us a rich picture of where the competition stands.
The standout prediction is Chapecoense vs Flamengo, where our AI calls a dominant 0-2 away win for Flamengo. With a 64% away probability and confidence of 59/100, this is one of the week's most assured forecasts. Chapecoense, facing one of Brazil's elite clubs, are heavy underdogs according to the model.
Corinthians vs Remo is another match where the home side is strongly favoured. A 1-0 Corinthians win is projected, underpinned by a 57% home probability — the highest home win probability in Serie A this week — and confidence of 53/100.
São Paulo vs Athletico PR follows a similar pattern: a 1-0 home win with a 50% home probability and solid confidence of 58/100. São Paulo appear well-positioned to take three points in front of their own fans.
Coritiba vs Palmeiras is forecast as a 0-1 Palmeiras away win, with the visitors holding 47% probability and confidence at 56/100. Palmeiras, one of Brazil's perennial powerhouses, are expected to maintain their quality on the road.
Several matches are forecast as draws — Vitória vs Vasco da Gama (1-1), Internacional vs Cruzeiro (1-1), Mirassol vs Grêmio (1-1), and Botafogo vs Santos (1-1) — all with tightly bunched probabilities that underscore how competitive the mid-table Brazilian landscape is. Fluminense vs Bragantino bucks this trend slightly, with a 1-0 home win forecast at 46% probability. Atlético Mineiro vs Bahia is called as a 2-1 home victory, with Atlético holding a 43% win probability.
Also on Wednesday in Copa Sudamericana, UCV vs Santos is projected as a 1-2 Santos win (45% away probability), though a confidence level of just 46/100 makes this one of the week's least certain calls.
Champions League Qualifiers Deliver High-Profile Action (Wednesday, July 22)
Wednesday also brings a wave of UEFA Champions League qualifying ties, with several confirmed matchups standing out.
Fenerbahçe vs Górnik Zabrze is the clearest forecast of the entire week. The model projects a 2-0 Fenerbahçe victory with a remarkable 76% home probability — the highest of any match across all competitions — and confidence at 58/100. Górnik face an enormous task against one of Europe's established clubs.
Mjällby vs TBC mirrors that confidence level, also rated 76% home win probability and a 2-0 prediction at 58/100 confidence, though the identity of their opponent remains unconfirmed.
TBC vs Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) is striking for the opposite reason: Crvena Zvezda are projected to win 0-2 away with a massive 78% away probability — the highest away probability of the week — and 59/100 confidence. Red Star appear to be heavy favourites wherever they play this round.
Other confirmed Champions League fixtures include Thun vs Dinamo Zagreb (forecast 1-2 to Zagreb, 47% away), Sturm Graz vs Hearts (1-0 to Sturm Graz, 46% home), AGF vs Lech Poznań (1-1 draw), and Omonia Nicosia vs TBC (2-1 home win). Several fixtures still have unconfirmed opponents, which naturally reduces predictive precision.
Weekly Summary
This is an exceptionally busy week for global football, with 30 matches spanning Sweden, Europe, and South America. The standout high-confidence forecasts point to Djurgården, Flamengo, Fenerbahçe, and Crvena Zvezda as the sides our model backs most strongly. Meanwhile, the Brazilian Serie A midweek round is defined by competitiveness, with numerous draws predicted across closely matched fixtures. Overall confidence levels are moderate — most forecasts sit in the 46–59/100 range — a reminder that football remains wonderfully unpredictable, and no outcome should ever be taken for granted.