Football tips today, 1 Mar 2026: Analysis of 3 promising matches, Manchester United aiming to rise to 3rd place, plus today's match schedule.
On 1 March 2026, today's football tips focus on Europe's major leagues: the English Premier League and Italy's Serie A, where many top teams are playing. Here are analyses and predictions for 3 key matches:
English Premier League
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace (Kick-off at 21:00)
Starting at Old Trafford, the "Red Devils" Manchester United will host the "Eagles" Crystal Palace. United's recent league form is very strong with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. They plan to field their key players including Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, and Brian Embolo. On the bench, Benjamin Sesko is ready as a potential impact substitute.
Crystal Palace's last 5 Premier League games have been inconsistent with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. Their coach Oliver Glasner plans to deploy Adam Worthon in midfield, with Ismaïla Sarr and Jørgen Strand Larsen spearheading the attack to challenge United's defense.
In their last 5 league meetings, Crystal Palace have had the upper hand, winning 3 times, while Manchester United won once and they drew once. Their latest encounter ended with United narrowly winning 2-1. Despite Palace's overall better head-to-head record, Manchester United's current form suggests they have a high chance to secure all 3 points.
Prediction: Manchester United to edge out Crystal Palace.
- English Premier League
Arsenal vs Chelsea (Kick-off at 23:30)
This is a big match of the day. The "Gunners" play at home with the sole aim of earning 3 points to extend their lead over second-place Manchester City. Arsenal's last 5 matches include 3 wins and 2 draws. Their recent 4-1 victory over Tottenham has boosted fan confidence. Manager Mikel Arteta will field striker Viktor Gyökeres, who is in great form with 8 goals in his last 12 appearances. Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze will also be available to support the team.
Chelsea's last 5 league matches also show 3 wins and 2 draws but their defense has been vulnerable, making them a worrying side. Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior plans to field his best lineup featuring Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, and João Pedro.
In their last 5 meetings across all competitions, Arsenal have been dominant over Chelsea with 3 wins and 2 draws. It is expected that Arsenal will control the game and aggressively attack the visitors, exploiting Chelsea’s defensive weaknesses. The 3 points are likely to go to the Gunners.
Prediction: Arsenal to narrowly win.
Italian Serie A
Roma vs Juventus (Kick-off at 02:45)
This evening's interesting fixture sees Roma with recent league form of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. They will field key players Manuel Pellegrini and Donyell Malen to lead their attack.
Juventus have won 2, drawn 1, and lost 2 of their last 5 league games. They will certainly field their best lineup including Manuel Locatelli, Kenan Yildiz, and Jonathan David.
In their last 5 league meetings, Juventus have been superior with 3 wins and 2 draws. The most recent match was a narrow 2-1 home win for Juventus over Roma. Given Juventus’s need to recover from their recent disappointment of elimination from the UEFA Champions League playoff by Galatasaray midweek, they are expected to secure the 3 points this time.
Prediction: Roma likely to lose at home.