On 15 January 2026, today's football picks cover three major competitions: Copa del Rey, Italy's Serie A, and Germany's Bundesliga. Notable matches and expert opinions are as follows.
- Copa del Rey Round of 16 / Kickoff at 03:00.
This match is interesting as it features the leaders of the second division against the top team in the top division. Their last encounter was 14 years ago when both played in La Liga, with "Barça" winning 2-0 away, before Racing was relegated and has not returned since.
Moreover, Barcelona is in unstoppable form, winning 10 consecutive matches in all competitions since losing 0-3 to Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League in November. Despite missing Frenkie de Jong due to suspension and coach Hans-Dieter Flick possibly resting key players, attackers Marcus Rashford, Dani Olmo, and Pedri are expected to lead the offense. Racing is unlikely to hold them off.
Analysis : Barcelona is sure to win.
- Italy's Serie A / Kickoff at 02:45.
This is a very close contest. Como remains unbeaten at home (5 wins, 4 draws), while AC Milan has also not lost away this season (5 wins, 4 draws) and has been undefeated in their last 4 matches.
Although the "Rossoneri" visitors have been unbeaten since their opening match loss to Cremonese (1-2 at home) and are on an 18-match unbeaten run, visiting Como—who have conceded the fewest home goals this season (4 goals)—will not be an easy task to secure three points.
Analysis : Como and AC Milan expected to draw.
- Germany's Bundesliga / Kickoff at 02:30.
Hosts Augsburg desperately need 3 points to avoid relegation, currently just 2 points above the drop zone. However, their recent form is poor, with no wins in the last 3 games (2 losses, 1 draw), failing to score and conceding 5 goals. Their home record is inconsistent: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses.
Visitors Union Berlin have performed well in their last 3 games (2 wins, 1 draw, no losses) and are a daring team away from home with a record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses. Given their recent confidence, if anyone is to win, it might be the visitors.
Analysis : Union Berlin to narrowly win.
*Thanks for images from 1. FC Union Berlin.