Football tips for today, 14 Jan 2026, highlight favorites in 5 major matches and reveal today's football schedule.
On 13 January 2026, today's football tips cover five major competitions: Carabao Cup (English League Cup), Africa Cup of Nations 2025, German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and Italian Serie A. Here are notable matches along with expert opinions.
- Carabao Cup semi-final first leg / Kickoff at 03:00 GMT+7.
Chelsea recently debuted new coach Liam Rosinier with a 5-1 away win over Charlton in the FA Cup third round. However, facing Arsenal will be a true test, especially with the absence of key midfielder Moises Caicedo due to suspension from accumulating two yellow cards. Although Cole Palmer, Reece James, and Malo Gusto are fully fit after rest, this absence could be significant.
Furthermore, Chelsea have not beaten Arsenal at home in any competition across their last seven encounters (3 losses, 4 draws). Their Premier League form before the FA Cup was also poor, with five matches without a win (2 losses, 3 draws). In contrast, the "Gunners" have won 7 and drawn 2 of their last 9 matches in all competitions (within 90 minutes), scoring two or more goals in six of those games. The coaching change at Chelsea likely won’t have much impact.
Expert opinion The Gunners will not falter against the Blues.
- Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final / Kickoff at 00:00 GMT+7.
A key highlight is the showdown between former Liverpool teammates: Sadio Mané leads Senegal against Egypt star Mohamed Salah. In their last 10 meetings, Senegal have the edge with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.
However, in 7 matches decided by a winner, 6 were by a one-goal margin. Even in 2 of the 3 draws, Senegal won on penalties over Egypt (AFCON 2021 final and 2022 World Cup playoff). The rivalry remains very close.
Senegal have been in better form recently, losing only 1 of their last 10 matches—a friendly against Brazil (with 8 wins and 1 draw). Egypt have 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the same period, with four one-goal wins and one penalty shootout victory. Egypt’s strong desire to bring Salah his first African championship and reclaim the continental title after 16 years could give them an edge.
Expert opinion Egypt will narrowly prevail.
- Copa del Rey round of 16 / Kickoff at 03:00 GMT+7.
Real Madrid's situation seems unsettled after sacking coach Xabi Alonso amid rumors of losing control over the players. The appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa, the long-serving reserve team coach, should stabilize the team. Facing Albacete, 35 places below them in the standings and winless in the last three matches, Real Madrid are expected to bounce back.
Expert opinion The Kings will revive their form.
- German Bundesliga / Kickoff at 02:30 GMT+7.
In 26 matches across all competitions this season, Bayern have lost only once to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League and drawn twice in the Bundesliga, winning the rest. They have scored 63 goals and conceded only 12 in the league. Of the 14 wins, only two were by a single goal. Cologne have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 3 of their 7 home games. Unless Bayern slip up, they should win comfortably.
Expert opinion Bayern will enjoy a comfortable victory.
- Italian Serie A / Kickoff at 02:30 GMT+7.
Although Napoli are missing Kevin De Bruyne and David Neres in attack, their remaining squad remains reliable, including Rasmus Højlund, who has scored 9 goals, and Scott McTominay with 8 goals in all competitions. In their last 10 meetings, Napoli have won 6, drawn 2, and lost 2, remaining unbeaten at home this season. Parma’s last 4 wins were against the bottom four teams, so an upset seems unlikely.
Expert opinion : Napoli will delight their fans.