Football tips for 9 Mar 2026: analysis of 2 promising matches to watch in 2 competitions and today's football schedule opened today.
On 8 March 2026, today's football tips cover major European football events including the English FA Cup and Italy's Serie A. Here is the analysis and insights on two interesting matches.
- FA Cup Round 5 / Kick-off at 02:30
Although the "Hammers" at home are still struggling to avoid relegation in the Premier League, their recent form is decent. In the last 10 matches in all competitions, they lost only twice to Chelsea and Liverpool away (won 6, drew 2). At home, they remain unbeaten in 4 consecutive games (2 wins, 2 draws). Their key attackers are all available: Jarrod Bowen (8 goals), Krystian Summerville (7 goals), and new striker Toti Castagneanos (3 goals), suggesting they can compete strongly.
The "Bees" have also been in good form recently, losing only once in their last 7 matches in all competitions (4 wins, 2 draws). Importantly, in the last 10 meetings with West Ham, Brentford won 7 times (1 draw, 2 losses), though these did not occur while Nuno Espírito Santo was managing West Ham. Brentford is missing 7 injured players but still has key scorers Igor Thiago (18 goals), Kevin Shade (7 goals), and Dango Ottara (5 goals). However, West Ham's recent home strength may give them the edge to advance.
Prediction West Ham edges Brentford to advance.
- Italy Serie A / Kick-off at 02:45
The home team "Sky Blues" are struggling, winning only 1 of their last 7 league games, dropping to the lower half of the table. Their home form is poor, with just 1 win in the last 7 league matches and conceding at least 2 goals in 5 of those. They currently miss 4 injured players. Although captain Mattia Zaccagni has scored 5 league goals against Sassuolo, he has not contributed goals or assists in the last 12 league games.
Away team Sassuolo has a chance to beat Lazio both home and away for only the second time in club history after winning 1-0 at home in September. Their recent form is strong, winning 5 of their last 6 matches, losing only to league leaders Inter Milan. Their latest match was a 2-1 win over Atalanta, a Champions League contender, despite playing with 10 men. Though 5 players are injured or suspended, Domenico Berardi, who has scored 9 goals against Lazio, leads the team. Sassuolo looks likely to claim a win in Rome.
Prediction Sassuolo narrowly beats Lazio.