Today's football tips for 17 Jan 2026 highlight five top contenders and unveil the match schedule, with the big Manchester United-Man City game in focus.
On 17 January 2026, today's football tips cover numerous major football events, especially fan-favorite leagues like the English Premier League, along with Spain's La Liga, Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A, France's Ligue 1, and others. Here we select five intriguing matches with expert analysis as follows.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 19:30 GMT+7.
Manchester United hope for a turnaround under caretaker coach Michael Carrick, appointed until season's end. However, their recent form is poor: only one win, four draws, and one loss in their last six league games, including a 1-2 home defeat to Brighton. They also exited the FA Cup in round 3. On the plus side, Bryan Mbeumo and Ahmad Diallo have returned from international duty, adding options upfront. The team plans to switch to a full back four defense.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are in excellent form, unbeaten in 13 consecutive games across all competitions (10 wins, 3 draws). Despite eight players missing due to injury or international duty, key players like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Rodri, and newcomer Antoine Semenyo—who has scored twice in his first two matches since joining from Bournemouth—remain available. Comparing the teams, the "Sky Blues" seem stronger and are likely to celebrate a win.
Analysis The Sky Blues are expected to spoil Carrick's debut as United's caretaker.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 22:00 GMT+7.
The "Reds," under coach Arne Slot, are experiencing a revival. Though their gameplay isn't fully convincing, they remain unbeaten in 11 matches across all competitions (6 wins, 5 draws). In contrast, Burnley have gone 12 league games without a win (9 losses, 3 draws) since beating bottom club Wolverhampton 3-2 in October. They recently won 5-1 against Millwall in the FA Cup round 3.
Burnley also have eight injured players and have lost their last six encounters with Liverpool, scoring just once while conceding 12 goals. Despite Liverpool missing Mohamed Salah due to international duty and five other injured players, victory should be achievable if they avoid simple errors.
Analysis The Reds are expected to maintain their momentum.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 00:30 GMT+7.
"The Forest" remain inconsistent, with good days and bad. Their latest league match was a 2-1 away win over West Ham United, but they were knocked out of the FA Cup round 3 after losing on penalties to Championship side Wrexham. Sean Dyche urgently needs to restore form. However, they face Arsenal, a tough opponent who have beaten Forest in 8 of their last 10 league meetings (1 win, 1 draw for Forest).
Arsenal have not conceded to Forest in their last three matches (2 wins, 1 draw) and remain unbeaten in their last 10 matches (8 wins, 2 draws within 90 minutes). Miguel Arteta's squad is in top form with players like Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhães, Martín Zubimendi, Gabriel Martinelli, and Víctor Jéquez all back on the scoresheet. This match looks tough for Forest.
Analysis Arsenal are expected to dominate and defeat Forest comprehensively.
- Spanish La Liga / Kickoff at 20:00 GMT+7.
The "Los Blancos" recently suffered a shock defeat to second-division Albacete, exiting the Copa del Rey in the round of 16. Álvaro Arbeloa has had a rough start as head coach, taking over after Xabi Alonso was dismissed, despite resting several key players.
This match sees the return of the full squad, including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois, Álvaro Garreras, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, who were rested midweek. Although Levante have improved, remaining unbeaten in their last three matches (1 win, 2 draws), Arbeloa's first home game at Santiago Bernabéu will be focused. Real Madrid are expected to secure a win.
Analysis The Los Blancos are projected to continue their strong run.
- German Bundesliga / Kickoff at 00:30 GMT+7.
Though only two positions separate them in the standings, Bayern Munich lead Leipzig by 15 points. In their first meeting this season, Bayern thrashed Leipzig 6-0, showing clear dominance. Bayern remain unbeaten in their last five encounters (3 wins, 2 draws).
Across 27 games this season, Vincent Kompany's team has lost just once—to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League—and drawn twice in the league, winning the rest. They have scored 66 league goals and conceded only 13. Leipzig have been inconsistent, with 4 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in their last 8 league games, and are unlikely to withstand the attacking power of Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, and Michael Olise.
Analysis Bayern Munich are expected to overwhelm Leipzig on the road.
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