Tonight's Football — Sep 20

Paderborn make their chances count in 3-1 victory

SC Paderborn 07 beat 1899 Hoffenheim 3-1 after building a 2-0 half-time lead, overcoming a possession and shot disadvantage through greater accuracy in front of goal.

Diego Villares Rescues a 1-1 Draw for Deportivo Against Real Betis

Diego Villares scored an 87th-minute equaliser as Deportivo La Coruna recovered from Cucho Hernández's opener to draw 1-1 with Real Betis.

Alberto Moleiro Drives Villarreal to a 3-1 Win Over Levante

Villarreal beat Levante 3-1 after a level first half, with Alberto Moleiro producing a goal and two assists as the hosts dominated possession, shots and passing.

14 shots and two goals send Juventus past Atalanta 2-0

Juventus beat Atalanta 2-0 at Allianz Stadium, with goals from Francisco Conceição and Bremer. The hosts produced more accurate attempts and improved to 10 points after five Serie A matches.

29 shots, one late goal: Manchester United draw 1-1 at Fulham

Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw at Fulham through Matheus Cunha’s 89th-minute goal after an own goal had put the hosts ahead. United dominated possession, shots and corners, but both sides recorded six shots on target.

0-0 Draw Leaves Schalke and Elversberg With One Point Each

FC Schalke 04 and SV Elversberg finished 0-0 at VELTINS-Arena. Schalke had more shots inside the box, while Elversberg dominated possession and passing, but both teams recorded only one shot on target.

Nice’s 2-1 win ends Lille’s unbeaten start

Nice beat Lille 2-1 at the Allianz Riviera after Nathan Ngoy’s own goal and a Mohamed Amoura strike. Ayase Ueda pulled one back, but Lille’s possession and shot advantage did not prevent Nice from claiming three points.

17 Shots and 61% Possession Send Atletico Madrid Past Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after Alejandro Grimaldo’s penalty and Jonathan David’s goal, with Dean Huijsen’s red card proving a key turning point.

31 shots, no goals as Gremio hold Palmeiras to 0-0 draw

Gremio held Palmeiras to a 0-0 draw despite 72% possession, 31 shots and nine corners for the visitors. Weverton stood out with an 8.8 rating and eight saves, while both teams added a point in Serie A Round 28.

18 shots power Leverkusen past Leipzig 2-0

Bayer Leverkusen beat RB Leipzig 2-0 at the BayArena, with Patrik Schick and Miguel Gutiérrez scoring in a match the hosts controlled through greater shot volume and sharper finishing.

2-0 Win Gives Frosinone Reward for Clinical First Half

Frosinone beat Como 2-0 at home after first-half goals from Giacomo Calò and Giorgi Kvernadze. Como had more possession and shots, but Lorenzo Palmisani’s seven saves helped the hosts secure the clean sheet.

Parma 2-1 Genoa: Almqvist restores the lead after Genoa’s equaliser

Parma beat Genoa 2-1 at Stadio Ennio Tardini, overcoming Genoa’s advantage in possession and total shots to claim their first Serie A win of the season.

Manchester City’s 16 shots produce a 5-3 win over Sunderland

Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium, with Antoine Semenyo scoring twice and Brian Brobbey completing a hat-trick in an eight-goal match.

0-0 Draw Leaves Trafford Standout as Leeds and Palace Share Points

Leeds and Crystal Palace drew 0-0 at Elland Road. Leeds had slightly more possession and shots, but J. Trafford’s five saves were vital as Palace recorded four efforts on target.

Cameron Archer leads Auxerre’s 2-1 comeback over Brest

Auxerre came from behind to beat Stade Brestois 29 2-1 in Ligue 1, with Cameron Archer equalising before Raphaël Le Guen’s 83rd-minute own goal decided the match.

12 Shots, One Goal: Isak Gives Liverpool Victory at Bournemouth

Alexander Isak's 57th-minute goal gave Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.

Azón’s Late Goal Gives Getafe Three Points Despite Malaga Possession

Iván Azón scored in the 85th minute as Getafe beat Malaga 1-0, despite the visitors having more possession. Getafe produced 19 shots to Malaga’s 11 and moved to eight points after seven La Liga matches.

17 shots, 58% possession and a point apiece for Fiorentina and Napoli

Fiorentina came from behind to draw 1-1 with Napoli, as Billy Gilmour’s opener was cancelled out by Álex Jiménez after the interval.

0W-0D-2L: Fiorentina’s home record faces Napoli today

Fiorentina’s 0W-0D-2L home record is under scrutiny as Napoli visit in Serie A round five, with three points separating the sides.

Leeds’ 8 points put pressure on Palace’s three before Elland Road test

Leeds’ unbeaten start and five-point advantage over Crystal Palace frame today’s Premier League meeting at Elland Road, with both clubs separated by contrasting early-season records.

Liverpool's six points meet Bournemouth's three at Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth and Liverpool meet today with three points separating them, contrasting home and away records, and leading scorers A. Isak and M. Tavernier on three goals each.

Malaga have 3 points from six before today’s trip to Getafe

Getafe’s unbeaten home record meets Malaga’s winless start in a crucial La Liga meeting today, with only two points separating the sides.

Gouiri’s four goals put Marseille’s six-point target in focus

Marseille and Paris Saint Germain meet today with only two points separating them, as A. Gouiri’s four goals in four appearances headline the key numbers.

15 points to 13: Real Madrid’s lead over Atlético is on the line today

Real Madrid’s two-point advantage over Atlético Madrid is at risk today, with the result potentially changing second and fourth place behind Barcelona.

Vasco DA Gama’s 32 shots power 5-0 win over Coritiba

Vasco DA Gama beat Coritiba 5-0 at São Januário, with goals from Facundo Colidio, Bruno Duarte Da Silva, Alan Lescano, Andrés Gómez and Ramon Rique Santos De Souza Barros.

13 Shots, One Goal: Sao Paulo Move Past Internacional

Jonathan Calleri’s 15th-minute penalty gave Sao Paulo a 1-0 win over Internacional, despite the visitors having more possession and shots. Sao Paulo protected the lead to strengthen its position in 12th, while Internacional remained 18th.

Rony and Gabriel Barbosa lift Santos to a 2-1 win over Remo

Santos scored twice in the final 12 minutes to beat Remo 2-1, despite Remo taking more shots in an otherwise balanced Serie A contest.

Two first-half goals give Mirassol a 2-0 win over Botafogo

Mirassol beat Botafogo 2-0 in Serie A, scoring both goals before half-time through Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Alve. Botafogo had more possession and an equal number of shots but could not overcome the early deficit.

25 shots, one point: Atletico-MG held 1-1 by Chapecoense-sc

Atletico-MG’s 25 shots and 65% possession were not enough to secure victory as Mateo Cassierra cancelled out Tulio Eduardo Silva De Oliveira’s first-half goal in a 1-1 draw with Chapecoense-sc.

Raphinha’s Hat-Trick Sends Barcelona to a 3-1 Win at Sevilla

Raphinha scored three times as Barcelona recovered from Youssouf Fofana’s opener to beat Sevilla 3-1, dominating possession and extending their perfect La Liga start to seven wins.

Nuamah’s Two Goals Lift Lyon Past Rennes 4-0

Lyon beat Rennes 4-0 in Ligue 1 as Ernest Nuamah scored twice, with Zachary Athekame and Corentin Tolisso also finding the net. Rennes had more possession and passes but managed only four shots on target.

Six Shots on Target Carry Le Mans Past Lorient 2-1

Le Mans beat Lorient 2-1 at MMArena, taking an early lead through Adil Bourabaa and adding a second via Habib Diallo before Isak Jensen replied for the visitors.

Tengstedt’s Two Goals Lift Toulouse to a 3-2 Ligue 1 Win

Toulouse beat Le Havre 3-2 as Casper Tengstedt scored twice and Thomas Jorgensen delivered a goal and an assist, despite Le Havre recording more shots and shots on target.

Amine Sbaï scores and assists as Angers beat Troyes 2-0

Angers beat Estac Troyes 2-0 at Stade Raymond Kopa, with Prosper Peter and Amine Sbaï scoring and Sbaï earning a 9.0 rating.

Seven Saves and Two Goals Keep Lazio Unbeaten Against Venezia

Lazio defeated Venezia 2-0 after M. Zaccagni converted a penalty and T. Noslin finished an assist from N. Tavares. Venezia had more shots and corners but could not overcome a missed penalty and Mandas's seven saves.

Torino stay two points clear as Kulenović rescues 1-1 draw at Bologna

Bologna and Torino shared a 1-1 draw at Renato Dall’Ara, with Federico Bernardeschi scoring first before Sandro Kulenović equalised in the 77th minute. Torino remain two points ahead in the Serie A table.

Maldini’s 54th-minute goal lifts Cagliari to fifth

Daniel Maldini’s 54th-minute goal gave Cagliari a 1-0 win at Udinese, keeping them fifth on 9 points while the hosts remain 13th on 4.

Two Newcastle goals in seven minutes end Hull’s unbeaten start

Newcastle beat Hull City 2-1 after scoring twice in the opening seven minutes, cutting the gap between the teams to three points.

Camello’s sixth goal earns Rayo a point at Osasuna

Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 at El Sadar, with Ante Budimir and Sergio Camello scoring as both teams moved to seven points after six La Liga games.

Three Villa scorers beat Tottenham despite 64% home possession

Aston Villa defeated Tottenham 3-2 after goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendía, despite Tottenham having more possession, passes, shots and corners.

Celta Vigo score five to erase Racing Santander’s three-point lead

Celta Vigo beat Racing Santander 5-0 at Balaídos, with Miguel Román starring and Pablo Durán Fernández scoring twice. The win takes Celta to seven points and level with Racing’s listed total.

Beier’s goal and Kobel’s saves send Dortmund past Stuttgart 1-0

Maximilian Beier scored from Jobe Bellingham’s assist as Borussia Dortmund beat VfB Stuttgart 1-0, despite the hosts having more possession and shots on target.

Celta Vigo turn 41% possession into a 5-0 victory over Racing Santander

Celta Vigo defeated Racing Santander 5-0 in La Liga, with Miguel Román starring and Pablo Durán Fernández scoring twice after the break. Racing had more possession, but Celta produced the more effective attacking display.

24 Shots, But Forest Fall 1-0 to Coventry

Jay Dasilva’s 55th-minute goal gave Coventry a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, despite Forest dominating possession, passing and total shots at the City Ground.

Two Goals Each as Koné and Martínez Share the Spotlight in 2-2 Draw

Roma led 2-0 through two Manu Koné goals, but Lautaro Martínez struck twice after half-time as Inter recovered for a 2-2 draw. Both teams move to 13 points after five Serie A matches.

17 shots and a 2-1 win send Paris FC above Strasbourg

Paris FC beat Strasbourg 2-1 in Ligue 1, with goals from Ilan Kebbal and Pablo Pagis before Moustapha Mbow’s late own goal. Paris FC dominated the shot count and moved above Strasbourg in the listed standings.

23 shots, six saves and no goals at San Mamés

Athletic Club dominated possession and shots against Alaves but drew 0-0 after Oihan Sancet missed a 70th-minute penalty. Sivera made six saves as Alaves held on.

Brighton 3-0 Arsenal: Groß inspires hosts to decisive victory

Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 at the American Express Stadium, using goals from Pascal Groß, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés to end Arsenal’s perfect start despite having less possession.

1-0 win and four Pickford saves lift Everton against Ipswich

Thierno Barry’s 11th-minute goal gave Everton a 1-0 win over Ipswich, with James Tarkowski assisting and Jordan Pickford making four saves. Ipswich’s Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was sent off in the 67th minute.

Newcastle’s Early 2-0 Lead Holds Despite Hull’s Shot Advantage

Newcastle beat Hull City 2-1 after scoring twice in the opening seven minutes. Hull had more shots, but Newcastle’s possession, passing and early finishing secured the points.

Mainz 05 win 4-3 after seven-goal contest at Borussia-Park

FSV Mainz 05 beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-3 at Borussia-Park after a seven-goal match, with Sheraldo Becker scoring and assisting as Mainz secured the points.

Hamburger SV End Three-Game Losing Run with 2-1 Win over Köln

Hamburger SV beat 1. FC Köln 2-1, ending a three-match losing run despite having less possession and fewer total shots. Nicolás Capaldo and Yussuf Poulsen scored for HSV before Ragnar Ache pulled one back in the 90th minute.

2-2 Draw Ends Freiburg’s Perfect Bundesliga Start

Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg drew 2-2 at Deutsche Bank Park. Frankfurt twice led, Freiburg equalised early in the second half, and the visitors finished with more possession and shots but could not convert their advantage into a win.

Werder Bremen turn 2-0 deficit into 3-2 win over Augsburg

Werder Bremen overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat FC Augsburg 3-2, with Niclas Füllkrug and Mitchell Weiser scoring late goals after Bremen dominated the match statistics.

1-1 draw: Kulenović rescues Torino after Bernardeschi opener

Federico Bernardeschi gave Bologna an early lead before Sandro Kulenović’s late equaliser earned Torino a 1-1 draw. Torino dominated possession, shots and corners, but Bologna held on for a point.

26 Shots, 16 Corners and No Goal: Cagliari Beat Udinese 1-0

Daniel Maldini’s 54th-minute goal gave Cagliari a 1-0 win over Udinese, despite the hosts dominating possession, shots and corners at Bluenergy Stadium.

1-1 Draw Leaves Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano Level on Seven Points

Ante Budimir put Osasuna ahead, but Sergio Camello equalised after half-time as Rayo Vallecano’s greater possession and shot volume produced a 1-1 draw at El Sadar.

64% possession, 19 shots, but Tottenham fall 3-2 to Aston Villa

Aston Villa beat Tottenham 3-2 after leading at half-time, overcoming Tottenham’s 64% possession and 19 shots as Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendía scored.

Milan’s unbeaten start meets Lecce’s uncertain momentum

AC Milan’s unbeaten start and strong home defensive record give them the edge against Lecce, although the visitors’ away numbers could keep the contest close.

One Point Separates Juventus and Atalanta Before Turin Test

Juventus hold a one-point advantage over Atalanta and bring an unbeaten home record into their Serie A meeting in Turin, while the visitors seek to build on two successive wins.

One Point Each: Parma and Genoa Seek a First Win

Como’s 10-point start puts Frosinone under pressure

Frosinone welcome third-placed Como in Serie A Round 5, with both sides using a 4-2-3-1 and the visitors bringing an unbeaten away record and stronger recent form.

Fiorentina’s Two Home Losses Put Napoli Test in Focus

Fiorentina’s poor home record meets Napoli’s stronger away scoring numbers as both teams seek an important early-season Serie A result.

Four Matches, One Point: Fulham Seek a Lift Against Manchester United

Fulham’s need for points meets Manchester United’s inconsistent away form at Craven Cottage, with both sides using a 4-2-3-1 and carrying notable absences.

Leeds’ 2.50 Home Goals Per Game Put Palace Under Pressure

Leeds’ unbeaten start, stronger home scoring record and fourth-place position make them favourites against Crystal Palace, whose difficult form and defensive absences add to the challenge at Elland Road.

Four Wins from Four Put Manchester City in Position to Extend Their Lead Over Sunderland

Manchester City’s perfect four-game start meets a Sunderland side seeking consistency, with the hosts’ home record and attacking numbers making them favourites at the Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool’s 2.00 Away Goals Average Gives Them the Edge at Bournemouth

Bournemouth seek their first win of the Premier League season when they host Liverpool, whose stronger away numbers and unbeaten record provide the visitors with a narrow advantage.

Two Points Separate Paderborn and Hoffenheim Before Bundesliga Test

SC Paderborn 07 seek their first Bundesliga win against 1899 Hoffenheim, who carry a two-point table advantage and a stronger named scoring threat in A. Hložek.

Elversberg’s 4.00 away goals test Schalke’s unbeaten home record

Schalke’s unbeaten home record meets an Elversberg side with stronger recent form, a two-point table advantage and four away goals from one match.

Leverkusen’s four-goal home start tested by Leipzig’s six-point advantage

Bayer Leverkusen’s perfect home record faces RB Leipzig’s stronger league position at the BayArena, with both teams relying on leading scorers and managing several absences.

Four Points Put Valencia Under Pressure Against Real Sociedad

Valencia’s home scoring struggles meet Real Sociedad’s inconsistent away record as the sides meet with three points separating them in La Liga.

15 Points and a 5-1 Form Run Put Real Betis in Control

Real Betis’ stronger form and league position make them favourites at Deportivo La Coruna, but P. Aubameyang and Betis’ away defensive record could keep the match competitive.

Five Points Each Set Up a Tight Villarreal-Levante Meeting

Villarreal and Levante are level on five points as home struggles meet Levante’s disciplined away record at Estadio de la Cerámica.

Two Points Separate Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid welcome Real Madrid to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with two points separating the teams, as both arrive having won five of their last six matches.

Getafe’s unbeaten home record gives them the edge over Malaga

Getafe’s home record and Malaga’s weak away scoring figures give the hosts the edge, though both teams enter Sunday’s La Liga meeting in inconsistent form.

Athletic Club can reach 10 points and draw level with Alaves today

Athletic Club can draw level with Alaves on 10 points with a win today, while both sides arrive with contrasting home and away records and notable absences.

Newcastle’s 0W-2D-0L home record meets Hull City’s unbeaten start

Newcastle’s winless home record is tested by unbeaten Hull City, with three points separating the teams before today’s Premier League fixture.

Marseille’s six home goals test Paris Saint Germain’s unbeaten away record

Marseille’s home scoring record meets Paris Saint Germain’s unbeaten away start as both sides seek to improve their early Ligue 1 positions.

Lille’s Two Away Wins Set the Standard for Nice

Nice seek their first Ligue 1 win when they host second-placed Lille, who arrive with two away victories, three clean sheets overall and stronger recent form.

7 points each, but Rayo Vallecano arrive with three away defeats

Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano are level on seven points before today’s La Liga meeting, with Rayo’s poor away record set against Osasuna’s stronger defensive home numbers.

A two-point gap separates Auxerre and Brest in Round 5

Auxerre host Stade Brestois 29 in Ligue 1 Round 5, with Brest two points ahead and unbeaten away this season. Form, formations, key scorers and team news point to a tight match, with Brest predicted to win 2-1.

Eight Games Without a Win: Tottenham and Aston Villa Meet at the Bottom

Tottenham and Aston Villa meet today separated by one point, with both sides still winless after four Premier League matches.

3-0 Win Sends Brentford Third as Chelsea’s Possession Comes to Nothing

Monaco stay top after Gradit own goal settles 2-1 win over Lens

Monaco defeated Lens 2-1 at Stade Louis II, with Paris Brunner scoring before Matthieu Udol equalised and Jonathan Gradit’s own goal deciding the match in the 84th minute. The result kept Monaco top of Ligue 1, while Lens stayed 10th.

Olise hat-trick drives Bayern München to a 7-0 win over Union Berlin

Bayern München defeated Union Berlin 7-0, with Michael Olise scoring a hat-trick as the Bundesliga leaders dominated possession, passing and shots at Allianz Arena.

Elche win 3-1 with 10 men as Fernando Niño punishes Espanyol

Elche beat Espanyol 3-1 at RCDE Stadium despite receiving an early red card and conceding most of the possession and shots. Fernando Niño Rodríguez scored twice, while Germán Valera added a late goal after an Espanyol own goal.