Football tips for 22 Jan 2026 highlight 3 favorites and open today's fixtures focusing on major Europa League matches.
On 22 January 2026, today's football tips cover a major event—the 2025-26 Europa League group stage, matchday 7. Here are analyses and predictions for three key matches.
- Kickoff at 00:45
"The Villains" recently lost 0-1 at home to Everton, ending their 11-game winning streak at Villa Park. This followed the loss of key midfielder Boubacar Kamara to a severe knee injury likely ending his season. They also lost captain John McGinn to injury, adding to earlier absences of Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley, weakening their midfield drive considerably.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe is in great form, winning 4 straight matches since 2026 began, keeping 3 clean sheets. They remain unbeaten in the Turkish league, second only to Galatasaray by one point. Led by Marco Asensio, a former Villa player familiar with the club, along with ex-Premier League stars Ederson, Fred, Nelson Semedo, and Edson Álvarez, Unai Emery’s 100th Europa League match might not end in victory this time.
Prediction Fenerbahçe looks likely to win.
- Kickoff at 03:00
Nottingham Forest's recent form has been poor, with only 1 win, 1 draw, and 5 losses in the last 7 games. However, they regained some confidence by drawing 0-0 with Premier League leaders Arsenal. Their Europa League performance is strong, having beaten Porto, Malmö, and Utrecht, keeping their chances high to reach at least the playoff or round of 16. The squad is intact, including Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus, Murillo, and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Braga, the hosts, have been inconsistent in 2026 with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in 5 games. They recently exited the Portuguese Cup quarterfinals but won their latest league match 1-0 against Tondela. However, they miss top scorer Rodrigo Salazar, banned after 14 goals this season, which weakens their attack. If veteran Joao Moutinho, 39, cannot lead effectively, they risk defeat to Forest.
Prediction Forest expected to take points back home.
- Kickoff at 03:00
"The Roman Wolves" have a paradoxical Europa League record this season: unbeaten in 3 away wins but losing twice and winning once at home. Despite up to 9 players missing, their attack remains strong with Paulo Dybala, Matthias Süle, Nicolò Pisilli, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and possibly Evan Ferguson returning from injury to boost their offense.
Stuttgart is unbeaten in their last 7 games (5 wins, 2 draws) but their Europa League away form is unreliable, with 2 losses and 1 win recently. In their last 10 European away matches, they lost 6, won 3, and drew 1. They also miss Bilal El Khannouss, who scored 3 goals but is suspended. If midfielder Angelo Stiller cannot recover, they will have 8 players missing. Facing Roma, who have won 6 of their last 8 home games, Stuttgart will struggle to survive.
Prediction Roma likely to narrowly secure victory.