Football tips for 17 May 2026: Analysis of 4 key matches including Manchester United, today's football schedule for 17 May 2026 GMT+7.
On 17 May 2026, football tips focus on Manchester United in the English Premier League. Also featured are two La Liga giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Let's follow the match analyses and predictions to see who has the best chance of winning.
Sunday, 17 May 2026 GMT+7.
English Premier League.
- Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest, kickoff at 18:30 GMT+7.
In their final game at Old Trafford this season, Manchester United will go all out to please their fans, even though they've already secured a UEFA Champions League spot. They aim to finish with a win. This will also be Casemiro's last game at the Theatre of Dreams.
Manager Michael Carrick must check the fitness of Benjamin Sesko, who recently suffered a shin injury. Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined due to injury. Meanwhile, Bryan Mbeumo and Diogo Dalot are expected to return to the starting lineup.
Nottingham Forest needs to assess whether captain Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit to play. He has resumed training but still wears a protective face mask. However, key midfielder Elliot Anderson, in excellent form with 2 goals in his last 3 league games, is fully fit and ready to play.
Prediction: Manchester United have lost only one of their last five league matches. Playing in front of their home crowd, Carrick will push for a win. They are likely to secure a 2-0 victory. With Forest already safe from relegation, United's win should be straightforward.
Head-to-head record in last 5 meetings.
Forest drew 2-2 with Manchester United in the Premier League.
Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League.
Manchester United lost 2-3 to Forest in the Premier League.
Forest lost 0-1 to Manchester United in the FA Cup.
Forest beat Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League.
- Newcastle United vs West Ham United, kickoff at 23:30 GMT+7.
West Ham suffered a dramatic loss to Arsenal last week. However, their season-long poor form is the real reason they are in the relegation zone, not just that match. This game is crucial for West Ham, who must win.
Newcastle played poorly when they lost to West Ham in November. Nevertheless, manager Eddie Howe understands the importance of finishing the season strongly for his future. Playing at home, Newcastle are unlikely to surrender easily to West Ham.
Prediction: West Ham desperately need a win, but a draw is more likely. If there is a winner, it may be Newcastle. The match is expected to end 1-1.
La Liga, Spain.
** 00:00 Sevilla vs Real Madrid.
Head-to-head record in last 5 matches.
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 in La Liga.
Sevilla lost 0-2 to Real Madrid in La Liga.
Real Madrid won 4-2 against Sevilla in La Liga.
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 1-0 in La Liga.
Sevilla drew 1-1 with Real Madrid.
Prediction: Real Madrid dominate the head-to-head record and will surely win, likely by 2-0.
** 02:15 Barcelona vs Real Betis.
Head-to-head record in last 5 matches.
Betis lost 3-5 to Barcelona in La Liga.
Barcelona drew 1-1 with Betis in La Liga.
Barcelona beat Betis 5-1 in the Copa del Rey.
Betis drew 2-2 with Barcelona in La Liga.
Betis lost 2-4 to Barcelona in La Liga.
Prediction: The statistics clearly show Real Betis have not beaten Barcelona in the last 5 matches. This time, Betis will likely lose again, probably 0-3 away.