Football tips for today, 20 Feb 2026: Analysis of two promising matches, opening today's football schedule with excitement from two major leagues.
On 20 February 2026, football tips focus on two major European leagues: Spain's La Liga and Germany's Bundesliga. We provide analysis and insights on two notable matches to follow.
- La Liga, Spain / Kickoff at 03:00 GMT+7
Home team Bilbao's performance has clearly declined this season, trailing 14 points behind 4th-place Atlético Madrid and nearly out of Champions League contention. They have improved recently, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 matches across all competitions. Their home form is still somewhat reliable: in 12 matches, they have 6 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. However, they will miss three key forwards: Nico Williams, Alex Berenguer, and Maron Sanadi. The team will rely on scorers Robert Navarro (5 goals), Gorka Guruzeta (4 goals), and Oihan Sancet (2 goals).
Visitors Elche, a newly promoted team, are struggling and sit just 1 point above the relegation zone. Since the start of 2026, they have not won in 8 matches (5 losses, 3 draws). They are the only team in the league yet to win an away game this season (7 losses, 4 draws). Although they have key forwards Andre Silva (5 goals) and Alvaro Rodriguez (5 goals), their poor away form and recent results suggest Bilbao, regaining confidence, will prevail.
Prediction Bilbao to secure the win.
- German Bundesliga / Kickoff at 02:30 GMT+7
Hosts Mainz recently stumbled with a 4-0 loss to Dortmund, marking only their second defeat in the last 11 matches (5 wins, 4 draws). Their home form is strong, unbeaten in the last 5 home games (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring at least 2 goals in 7 of the past 10 matches, including against top teams Bayern and Leipzig. However, they face issues with 10 players sidelined due to injuries or suspensions, complicating team selection.
Visitors Hamburg, newly promoted this season, are close to securing their Bundesliga survival, sitting 8 points clear of the relegation zone. Their recent form is solid, unbeaten in the last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws). They won the first leg against Mainz 4-0 in October, breaking a 6-match winless streak against them. Despite star striker Luka Vuskovic (4 goals) being suspended, Ransford Konigsdorffer, who has matched that tally, remains available. The teams appear evenly matched, making a clear winner unlikely.
Prediction Mainz and Hamburg to draw.