Football tips for 14 Mar 2026: Analysis of 5 key matches to watch, focusing on the Premier League schedule today. This includes predictions and program details.
On 14 March 2026, major European football leagues return with full schedules, highlighting the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and Germany's Bundesliga. Here is an analysis and expert commentary on 5 notable matches to follow.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 00:30
The "Gunners" remain unbeaten in 12 consecutive matches across all competitions since losing 2-3 at home to Manchester United on 25 January (winning 9, drawing 3). They have won their last 5 home games and have lost just once in their last 15 league matches (10 wins, 4 draws). Arsenal have not lost to Everton in their last 6 meetings (4 wins, 2 draws). Three players are injured, while fitness of Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard is uncertain. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Víctor Jéquez are expected to lead the team.
The "Toffees" are in contention for European qualification, trailing 5 points behind 5th place Chelsea and 6th place Liverpool. Their 43 points this season include 24 earned away, second only to Arsenal (32) and Chelsea (25). However, their away record against Arsenal is poor, winning only 1 of the last 29 league visits (23 losses, 5 draws). They have 3 injured players including Jack Grealish, who is out long-term. Everton are likely to suffer another defeat, following their 0-1 home loss on 20 December.
Expert opinion Arsenal narrowly to secure victory.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 00:30
The "Blues" recently lost their unbeaten record under Liam Rosignol after a 2-5 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UCL Round of 16 first leg. Their last two home league games ended in draws: 2-2 against Leeds United and 1-1 against Burnley. They have kept only 3 clean sheets in 16 games under their new coach. The choice of goalkeeper between Robert Sánchez and Filip Jørgensen remains undecided. Striker João Pedro, with 14 league goals this season, is a key player.
The "Magpies" drew 1-1 with Barcelona in the UCL Round of 16 first leg, a game they could have won. They have remained unbeaten against Chelsea in their last 3 meetings, all at home. However, at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, Newcastle have lost 11 of their last 12 visits (1 draw), with their last win there dating back to May 2012 (2-0). Four players are injured, but Anthony Gordon (15 goals) has recovered and is ready to play. Newcastle’s inconsistent away form may give Chelsea an edge.
Expert opinion Chelsea to edge a narrow win.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 03:00
The "Citizens" ended an 11-match unbeaten streak after a 0-3 loss to Real Madrid in the UCL Round of 16 first leg. Their most recent Premier League game was a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. Fortunately, they face "The Hammers," a team they have not lost to in 20 league games (17 wins, 3 draws). They are missing Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, and Rico Lewis due to injuries. The attack is led by February’s Player of the Month Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland, who has scored 11 goals against West Ham, more than any other Premier League team.
West Ham have improved their survival chances by earning 14 points in their last 8 league matches (4 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses), now tied with Forest on 28 points, behind only on goal difference. However, they have never beaten Manchester City at London Stadium in 9 Premier League attempts (7 losses, 2 draws). Key winger Crysencio Summerville, who scored 7 goals in his last 11 games, is out injured. West Ham’s attacking power may be insufficient to overcome Manchester City.
Expert opinion Manchester City to win again.
- German Bundesliga / Kickoff at 21:30
Although "The Pharmacy" are unbeaten in their last 5 matches across all competitions, they have only won once and drawn 4 times, including a recent UCL Round of 16 first leg draw with Arsenal. They have drawn their last 3 home matches but remain unbeaten in 7 games at the BayArena (4 wins). In their last 13 matches, they have lost just once. However, left-back Alex Grimaldo is suspended. The attack features 19-year-old Christian Koffane with 7 goals.
"The Bavarians" showed their offensive strength with a 6-1 away victory over Atalanta in the UCL Round of 16 first leg, without fielding top scorer Harry Kane. They will be fully fit for this match, with Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Serge Gnabry returning. Confidence is high after 7 consecutive wins across all competitions, including 9 wins in their last 10 away games. Bayern are expected to repeat their dominance over Leverkusen, having won their last 3 encounters without conceding.
Expert opinion Bayern Munich to overpower Bayer Leverkusen away.
- Spanish La Liga / Kickoff at 03:00
The "Los Blancos" have regained great confidence after a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the UCL Round of 16 first leg last week. They also beat Celta Vigo 2-1 in the league, staying 4 points behind leaders Barcelona. Although they have lost twice at home in the league this season, they have lost only 6 of their last 54 matches against Elche, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 meetings (7 wins, 3 draws). Despite missing left-back Ferland Mendy and a total of 9 injured players, Federico Valverde, who scored a hat-trick against Manchester City, leads the team.
Elche have beaten Real Madrid only 6 times in their last 54 encounters, all at home, with their last win 48 years ago. They have yet to win away this season and have not won any match in 2026, losing 7 and drawing 4 in 11 games across all competitions. They are the only La Liga team without an away win this season (13 matches: 9 losses, 4 draws). Hector Fort, a defender on loan from Barcelona, is sidelined with a shoulder injury. Elche are unlikely to resist the "Los Blancos".
Expert opinion Real Madrid set to dominate the match.