Tonight's Football — Sep 12

Palmeiras' 19 shots secure a 2-0 win over Sao Paulo

Palmeiras beat 10-man Sao Paulo 2-0 at Allianz Parque, with goals from Murilo and Vitor Roque after a first-half red card changed the match.

13 shots, 63% possession but Chapecoense-sc lose 2-1 to Internacional

Johan Carbonero scored once and assisted another as Internacional beat Chapecoense-sc 2-1 after the hosts had more possession and shots.

Arsenal’s 58% Possession Delivers a 2-0 Win at Sunderland

Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 after Enzo Le Fée missed a penalty, with Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka scoring in a match where Arsenal had more possession but Sunderland attempted more shots.

4-1: Mbappé leads Real Madrid past Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1 after scoring three times before half-time. Kylian Mbappé led the win with two goals and an assist, while Madrid’s control of possession and superior finishing secured three points.

Atletico-MG’s 15 shots secure a 3-1 win over Fluminense

Atletico-MG beat Fluminense 3-1 at MRV Arena, with Tomás Cuello scoring and assisting during a decisive second-half spell. Fluminense had more possession, but Atletico-MG led the shots and shots on target.

Thiago Mendes leads Vasco DA Gama’s late 2-1 comeback

Vasco DA Gama came from behind to beat Gremio 2-1, with Thiago Mendes and Facundo Colidio scoring late after Mathias Villasanti had put the hosts ahead.

22 shots for Atalanta, three points for Cagliari

Cagliari beat Atalanta 2-1 in Bergamo as P. Mendy and D. Maldini scored, despite the hosts’ 61% possession and 22 shots.

Auxerre 1-0 Nice: Archer ends three-match losing run

Cameron Archer scored from a Christ Makosso assist as Auxerre beat Nice 1-0, overcoming Nice’s possession and passing advantage to end a three-match losing run.

Six Paris FC shots produce a 0-0 draw with Lyon

Paris FC and Lyon played out a goalless draw, with Paris FC having more possession and shots on target but Lyon goalkeeper D. Greif earning the highest rating after four saves.

16 Shots, Six on Target, but Le Havre and Angers Draw 0-0

Le Havre and Angers drew 0-0 at Stade Océane. Le Havre led the shot count and forced six saves from Anthony Lopes, but Angers held more possession and secured a point.

59% Possession Could Not Prevent Toulouse From Drawing 2-2 at Lorient

Lorient led 2-0 at half-time but Toulouse fought back through Casper Tengstedt and Thomas Jorgensen to draw 2-2, with Cristian Casseres supplying both assists.

Genoa's first point arrives after three straight defeats

Genoa ended three straight defeats with a 1-1 draw against Frosinone, but remain 19th after four Serie A rounds.

Roberto Fernández’s 17-minute double gives Espanyol a 2-0 win

Roberto Fernández scored twice in the opening 17 minutes as Espanyol beat Osasuna 2-0 at Estadio El Sadar, leaving the hosts ninth on 7 points and Espanyol 13th on 4.

Three saves keep Liverpool unbeaten as Fulham remain without a point

Liverpool and Fulham shared a goalless draw at Anfield, with Alisson Becker making three saves as Liverpool stayed unbeaten and Fulham remained without a point.

2-2 draw leaves Brentford three points above Bournemouth

Bournemouth and Brentford shared a 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium, with Kevin Schade scoring twice and Brentford retaining a three-point advantage over Bournemouth in the Premier League table.

Yassir Zabiri brace ends Alaves’ unbeaten start in 2-1 Racing win

Yassir Zabiri scored twice as Racing Santander overturned Alaves at El Sardinero, ending the visitors’ unbeaten start and leaving them second on 10 points.

Freiburg hit five as Engelhardt and Matanovic sink Mönchengladbach

SC Freiburg overwhelmed Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0, with Yannick Engelhardt and Igor Matanovic scoring twice each as Freiburg moved to six points and Mönchengladbach stayed bottom-end of the table.

19 Shots and a Late Williams Equaliser Earn Athletic Club a 1-1 Draw

Athletic Club dominated possession and shots but had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Elche, as Iñaki Williams cancelled out Facundo Buonanotte’s penalty.

1-1 Draw as Füllkrug Cancels Out Maina’s Köln Opener

0-0 Draw Leaves Tottenham and Everton Short of a Finishing Touch

Tottenham and Everton played out a 0-0 draw, with Tottenham dominating possession but Everton narrowly leading shots on target. A. Robertson was the top-rated player.

Lazio 2-2 AC Milan: Moreira’s double erases two-goal deficit

Lazio led 2-0 at half-time, but Diego Moreira scored twice after the interval as AC Milan fought back for a 2-2 Serie A draw at Stadio Olimpico.

1-1 Draw Ends Monaco’s Perfect Start at Strasbourg

Strasbourg and Monaco finished 1-1 at Stade de la Meinau, with Sadibou Sane’s listed own goal and Paris Brunner’s second-half strike deciding a draw that ended Monaco’s perfect start.

Two early goals and four saves carry Espanyol past Osasuna

Espanyol beat Osasuna 2-0 at Estadio El Sadar through two early Roberto Fernández Jaén goals, despite Osasuna having more possession, passes and shots.

Forest’s 22 shots deliver a 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park, with Igor Jesus scoring an 88th-minute winner after goals from Liam Delap and Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha.

Emersonn leads Ipswich to a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace

Ipswich beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park after recovering from an early deficit, with Emersonn and Leif Davis scoring before half-time and Zian Flemming adding a late winner.

68% Possession, One Point Each as Chelsea Draw 2-2 with Hull City

Chelsea recovered from a 2-1 half-time deficit to draw 2-2 with Hull City, as Mohamed Belloumi scored twice before João Pedro equalised in a match Chelsea dominated for possession but not shots.

Liverpool’s 14 shots produce no goals in 0-0 Fulham draw

Liverpool and Fulham drew 0-0 at Anfield. Liverpool had more possession, passes and total shots, but Fulham recorded more shots on target as both goalkeepers made three saves.

Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford: Schade brace earns a point

Kevin Schade scored twice as Brentford drew 2-2 with Bournemouth, despite the hosts leading the major possession, passing and shooting statistics.

Hložek’s two goals earn Hoffenheim a 2-1 win over Stuttgart

Adam Hložek scored twice as 1899 Hoffenheim defeated VfB Stuttgart 2-1, overcoming Stuttgart’s possession and passing advantage to claim their first Bundesliga points of the season.

3-0 Win Keeps Dortmund Perfect as Nmecha Strikes Twice Late

Borussia Dortmund beat SC Paderborn 07 3-0, with Fábio Silva opening the scoring before Felix Nmecha struck twice late to seal a dominant home victory.

Michael Gregoritsch’s brace earns Augsburg a 2-2 draw

FC Augsburg twice overturned a deficit against Bayer Leverkusen, but Patrik Schick’s 89th-minute goal earned the visitors a 2-2 draw despite Leverkusen’s dominance in possession, passing, shots and corners.

Uzun’s two goals lift Frankfurt to a 3-1 win at Mainz

Can Yilmaz Uzun scored twice as Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Mainz 05 3-1, overcoming Mainz’s superior possession and shot count at the Mewa Arena.

Five goals and 18 shots lift Freiburg past Mönchengladbach

SC Freiburg beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0, with Yannick Engelhardt and Igor Matanović scoring twice each as Freiburg dominated possession, shots and passing.

Genoa Rescue 1-1 Draw After Frosinone Fire 26 Shots

Genoa came from behind to draw 1-1 with Frosinone, cancelling out Giorgi Kvernadze’s opener through Johan Vásquez after L. Colombo missed a penalty. Frosinone had more possession and shots, but both teams earned a point.

Yassir Zabiri’s brace gives Racing Santander a 2-1 win over Alaves

Yassir Zabiri scored twice as Racing Santander came from behind to beat Alaves 2-1, despite the visitors recording more shots and shots on target.

Flamengo’s 0.70 Home Concession Rate Puts Leaders Ahead of Corinthians

Flamengo’s 22-point advantage, dominant home statistics and consistent 4-2-3-1 give them the edge over Corinthians in Sunday’s Serie A meeting, despite absences on both sides.

Vitoria’s 13-match away winless run tested at Mirassol

Mirassol’s home record and Vitoria’s poor away numbers set the tone for a meeting shaped by a four-point table gap, contrasting form and significant absences.

Santos' 5-4-4 Home Record Meets Cruzeiro's 5-2-5 Away Mark

Santos host sixth-placed Cruzeiro in Serie A Round 27, with both sides missing important players and relying heavily on a 4-2-3-1 shape.

Five Points for Brest, Two for Paris Before Ligue 1 Meeting

Brest’s unbeaten start and home advantage meet Paris Saint Germain’s strong away scoring record in a match shaped by contrasting table positions, attacking threats and possible Brest absences.

Three goals each: Mafouta and Thauvin set for Le Mans-Lens test

Le Mans and Lens meet with one point separating them in Ligue 1, as L. Mafouta and F. Thauvin headline the attacking threats. Form, formations and Lens' longer injury list point towards an open match and a 2-2 draw.

Seven Points Put Lille in Position to Extend Early Ligue 1 Lead

Lille’s unbeaten start and three-point advantage over Estac Troyes make them narrow favourites at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, but Troyes’ away record and attacking output could ensure a close contest.

Five Points Separate Manchester United and Manchester City After Three Games

Manchester City take a five-point lead to Old Trafford, where Manchester United’s strong home scoring record meets the leaders’ perfect start and greater momentum.

Brighton’s four-point cushion tested by winless Coventry

Coventry seek their first Premier League points against Brighton, whose settled 4-2-3-1 and four-point cushion contrast with the hosts’ three defeats and disrupted squad.

Seven Points Give Juventus the Edge as Sassuolo Seek a Home Lift

Juventus’ unbeaten start and away defensive record meet Sassuolo’s home threat in a meeting shaped by contrasting formations, form and extensive injury lists.

Napoli’s Three Points Meet Bologna’s Search for a First Win

Napoli and Bologna meet with three and one points respectively after three Serie A matches. Napoli’s home scoring record and R. Højlund’s form give the hosts a narrow edge, but both teams face notable absences.

One Point, Two Away Goals: Monza Seek a Lift at Lecce

Lecce and Monza meet with two points separating them in Serie A. Their contrasting home and away records, shifting formations, scorer Gustavo Varela and Monza’s longer absence list all shape a closely matched contest.

Six points separate Freiburg and Gladbach before today’s third-round meeting

SC Freiburg’s six-point start meets Borussia Mönchengladbach’s two defeats today, with the table gap and contrasting home-away records defining the third-round test.

Six Points Each, but Elversberg Hold the Early Edge

SV Elversberg’s perfect start, home scoring record and leading attackers make them slight favourites against Bayern München, whose unbeaten defence has yet to produce an away goal.

0 points versus 6: Genoa’s early deficit faces a Frosinone test

Genoa’s winless start meets Frosinone’s 6-point advantage at Stadio Luigi Ferraris today, with A. Raimondo’s four goals a central talking point.

Three Home Goals and Zero Conceded: Why Leipzig Start as Favourites

RB Leipzig’s strong home record and R. Baku’s two goals make them favourites against a Hamburger SV side yet to earn a point or score away this season.

Three points separate Osasuna and Espanyol before today's El Sadar fixture

Osasuna's home record and seven-point start meet Espanyol's away struggles and four-point total at Estadio El Sadar today.

Seven points apiece: Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid meet at Anoeta

Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid enter their La Liga meeting level on seven points, with home resilience facing Atletico’s stronger away scoring rate. Form, formations, goal threats and absences point to a closely balanced match at Anoeta.

Four Points Separate Getafe and Deportivo La Coruna at the Coliseum

Getafe’s home resilience faces Deportivo La Coruna’s unbeaten start, strong away scoring rate and the prolific P. Aubameyang at the Coliseum.

Liverpool’s 5-point edge meets Fulham’s 0-point start at Anfield

Liverpool’s five-point advantage over Fulham and contrasting early records set the agenda for today’s Premier League meeting at Anfield.

Barcelona’s 15-goal difference puts Levante’s resilience to the test

Barcelona’s perfect start and dominant away numbers make them favourites against Levante, whose home scoring record offers a possible route into the game.

Brentford's five points put a three-point gap on Bournemouth today

Bournemouth host Brentford today with the visitors three points ahead and both sides carrying contrasting early-season records.

One point separates Celta Vigo and Malaga before their La Liga meeting

Celta Vigo and Malaga meet with only one point separating them, as both seek their first win and improved defensive performances.

Alaves bring 10 points and an unbeaten start to Santander

Racing Santander host second-placed Alaves today, with six points separating the teams after four rounds. Alaves bring a 3W 1D 0L record, while Racing look to use their unbeaten home start to close the table gap.

Rodrigo Moledo’s Late Double Earns Coritiba a 3-3 Draw

Coritiba scored twice in the 90th minute through Rodrigo Moledo to draw 3-3 with Atletico Paranaense after falling 3-1 behind, despite playing with 10 men following Breno Lopes’ red card.

Sevilla make 13 shots count in 1-0 win over Valencia

Juan Antonio Iglesias Sánchez’s 81st-minute goal secured Sevilla a 1-0 win over Valencia, despite Valencia having more possession. The result lifts Sevilla to sixth and leaves Valencia bottom of La Liga.

Three goals from Mastantuono give Fiorentina a 4-2 win

F. Mastantuono scored three times as Fiorentina beat Venezia 4-2, overcoming the hosts’ possession advantage to secure their first Serie A points of the season.

Adrien Thomasson’s 52nd-minute goal lifts Rennes to 1-0 win

Adrien Thomasson’s 52nd-minute goal gave Rennes a 1-0 win over Marseille, moving Rennes to 10 points and leaving Marseille on three after four Ligue 1 matches.

3-1 scoreline rewards Schalke efficiency against possession-heavy Union

FC Schalke 04 beat Union Berlin 3-1 after goals from Robin Gosens, Adil Aouchiche and Maximilian Wöber, despite Union dominating possession and attempting more shots.

Three points, two identical records as Köln host Bremen

Köln and Werder Bremen are level on three points before Saturday’s Bundesliga meeting, with home form giving Köln a narrow edge despite notable absences on both sides.

Six points from two games: Augsburg aim to extend perfect start

League leaders FC Augsburg host Bayer Leverkusen at the WWK Arena, with home form and defensive numbers giving the hosts an advantage.

Three points separate Hoffenheim and Stuttgart before Round 3

1899 Hoffenheim and VfB Stuttgart meet at the SNP Arena with three points separating them, as both teams seek a stronger defensive performance and momentum in Bundesliga Round 3.

Six points, two clean sheets: Dortmund face Paderborn in Bundesliga round three

Borussia Dortmund’s perfect start, home defensive record and S. Guirassy’s two goals make them favourites against SC Paderborn 07, who are still seeking their first win and away goal.

Mainz’s unbeaten start meets Frankfurt’s three-goal away threat

Mainz enter the third Bundesliga round above Frankfurt and unbeaten, but the visitors’ away scoring record and Y. Ebnoutalib’s early form could make this a closely contested match at the Mewa Arena.

Six Points, Four Home Goals: Freiburg Aim to Extend Gladbach’s Difficult Start

SC Freiburg’s perfect start is tested by a Borussia Mönchengladbach side still searching for its first point and away goal of the Bundesliga season.

Real Madrid’s 8 Home Goals Set the Standard Against Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid’s powerful home record and attacking numbers make them favourites against Rayo Vallecano, whose away form and extensive absences add to the challenge.

Six points and two home goals per game give Athletic Club the edge over Elche

Athletic Club aim to recover from two successive defeats when they host winless Elche in La Liga, with Robert Navarro and Fer Niño carrying the main listed goal threat.

Two Home Clean Sheets Give Osasuna the Edge Against Espanyol

Osasuna’s unbeaten home record and defensive strength give them the edge against Espanyol, whose away form and recent results have been less convincing.

Alaves’ 10-point start meets Racing Santander’s 2.50 home scoring average

Racing Santander’s strong home scoring record will be tested by unbeaten Alaves, who sit second after four rounds and bring the sharper recent form to Estadio El Sardinero.

Four points separate Botafogo and RB Bragantino before Serie A meeting

Botafogo host RB Bragantino in Serie A round 27, with four points separating the teams and both sides seeking a response after inconsistent recent form.

Palmeiras’ 20-point lead puts pressure on São Paulo in Allianz Parque test

Palmeiras’ pursuit of Flamengo faces São Paulo at Allianz Parque, where strong home form and contrasting away records make the hosts favourites despite recent momentum from the visitors.

Eight points separate Chapecoense-sc and Internacional near Serie A’s bottom

Chapecoense-sc and Internacional meet with eight points separating them near the bottom of Serie A. Form, formations, absences and the relegation pressure point to a tight contest.

A nine-point gap puts Atletico-MG’s home strength to the test against Fluminense

Atletico-MG’s strong home record faces Fluminense’s higher league position and settled 4-2-3-1 in a potentially balanced Serie A meeting.

Gremio’s seven home wins put pressure on winless-away Vasco DA Gama

Gremio’s strong home record meets Vasco DA Gama’s winless away campaign, with only three points separating the teams before their Serie A meeting in Porto Alegre.

Eight points separate Coritiba and Atletico Paranaense before Curitiba meeting

Coritiba host third-placed Atletico Paranaense in a Serie A fixture shaped by an eight-point table gap, contrasting formations and balanced recent records. With absences on both sides, a 1-1 draw is predicted.

Arsenal’s nine points meet Sunderland’s perfect home defence

Sunderland host unbeaten Arsenal in a meeting of two 4-2-3-1 sides, with Arsenal’s perfect start and attacking trio facing the hosts’ strong home defence.

Tottenham’s one home goal still to come as Everton bring unbeaten start

Tottenham seek a first home point and a lift from 18th as unbeaten Everton visit, with both sides set to use a 4-2-3-1 and several attacking absences shaping the contest.

One point separates Villa and Forest before Villa Park test

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest meet at Villa Park with both still seeking their first Premier League win, as contrasting formations, uneven form and several absences shape the preview.

Three points apiece: Palace and Ipswich seek a fourth-round lift

Crystal Palace and Ipswich meet level on three points, with contrasting 3-4-2-1 and 4-2-3-1 shapes and several important injury doubts shaping the contest.

One Point Separates Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea host unbeaten Hull City with one point separating the teams in the Premier League table. The visitors’ 5-4-1 and strong away defence will test Chelsea’s attacking trio and home advantage.

Five points separate Liverpool and Fulham before Anfield meeting

Liverpool aim to turn their unbeaten start into a first home win when Fulham, bottom of the table after three defeats, visit Anfield.

Two Goals Each: Tavernier and Janelt Set for Bournemouth-Brentford Test

Bournemouth host Brentford in Round 4, with Brentford three points higher in the table and both teams using 4-2-3-1 formations. M. Tavernier and V. Janelt lead their respective scoring threats, while injuries could test both squads.

Seven Points Each as Paris FC Host Lyon

Paris FC and Lyon meet level on seven points in a key early Ligue 1 fixture, with both sides unbeaten and boasting perfect defensive records in their relevant home or away matches.

Angers’ away record gives them the edge over Le Havre

Le Havre seek their first win of the Ligue 1 season when they host Angers, with formations, absences and contrasting home and away records shaping the preview.

Two Points Separate Auxerre and Nice Before Their Ligue 1 Meeting

Auxerre and Nice meet with both sides seeking their first league win of the season. Auxerre’s home struggles, Nice’s away record and several absences point to a cautious contest, with a 1-1 draw predicted.

Lorient’s Three-Point Cushion Faces a Test Against Toulouse

Lorient host Toulouse in Ligue 1 with a three-point gap between the sides. Form, contrasting formations and several absences could shape a tight contest at Stade du Moustoir.

Three Wins Put Monaco Top as Strasbourg Seek a Home Response

League leaders Monaco put their perfect start on the line against sixth-placed Strasbourg, who can draw level on points with a home win.

A. Gouiri's 4 goals meet Rennes's 7-point start today

Rennes's 7-point unbeaten start meets Marseille's 3-point record and A. Gouiri's 4 goals at Roazhon Park today.

Six points apiece as Atalanta and Cagliari chase Roma

Atalanta and Cagliari meet level on six points in Serie A, with home form, contrasting formations and several absences shaping the preview.

0 points, 6 defeats: Venezia and Fiorentina seek a first Serie A result

Venezia and Fiorentina meet today with both sides on zero points, three defeats and urgent need for a first Serie A result.

Nine Points Each at the Top: Lazio Host Unbeaten AC Milan

Lazio’s perfect start meets AC Milan’s unbeaten away record as two top-five sides meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A round four.

One point each: Union and Schalke seek a four-point jump today

Union Berlin and FC Schalke 04 are level on 1 point before today’s Bundesliga meeting, with home and away records highlighting the different pressures on each side.

Frosinone’s six-point advantage makes Genoa’s first win a pressing target

Genoa seek their first points of the Serie A season against a Frosinone side six points clear and unbeaten away from home.

Six points separate Sevilla and Valencia before today’s La Liga meeting

Sevilla’s six-point lead over bottom-placed Valencia is at stake today, with the sides separated by contrasting records after four La Liga matches.