Football Predictions: Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid Backed for Wins Today

Saturday, September 12, 2026, brings several high-profile fixtures across the Premier League and La Liga, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid all expected to be among the strongest favourites.

Liverpool vs Fulham

Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield looking to continue their improving form under Andoni Iraola. The Reds have recently beaten Ipswich Town 2-0 and Atlético Madrid 2-1, while Fulham have lost their opening three Premier League matches and conceded seven goals. Liverpool have also dominated this fixture at Anfield, winning eight of their last 11 home meetings with Fulham.

The prediction consensus favours Liverpool, although Fulham’s attacking approach means a clean sheet should not be taken for granted.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
Best pick: Liverpool to win
Goals: Over 2.5

Sunderland vs Arsenal

Arsenal have arguably the strongest statistical case of the three teams. The Gunners have won all three of their league matches and also defeated Napoli 1-0 in the Champions League. Opta’s supercomputer gives Arsenal a 65.1% chance of winning, compared with 13% for Sunderland and 21.8% for a draw.

Arsenal have conceded only once in the league, while Sunderland have taken four points from their opening three matches. Historical data also strongly favours Arsenal, with Sunderland winning only once in their last 29 Premier League meetings.

Prediction: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Best pick: Arsenal to win
Goals: Under 3.5

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabéu as heavy favourites against Rayo Vallecano. Forebet’s model gives Madrid a 62% win probability and predicts a 3-0 victory. Madrid have scored 16 goals in their last six matches, averaging 2.67 per game, while Rayo have conceded 12 in the same period.

Real Madrid also have the superior attacking numbers, averaging 18.17 shots per game compared with Rayo’s 11. Rayo have additionally lost three of their last four away fixtures.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
Best pick: Real Madrid to win
Goals: Over 2.5

Final Predictions

Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Real Madrid 3-0 Rayo Vallecano

Of the three, Arsenal to win carries the strongest statistical backing, while Real Madrid to win offers another strong home-favourite selection. Liverpool should also have enough attacking quality to overcome Fulham, although their opponents could make the match competitive.