Today's football picks for 1 Feb 2026 include analysis of four top matches and the schedule from three major leagues.
On 1 February 2026, today's football picks cover fixtures from three major European leagues: the English Premier League, Italian Serie A, and Spanish La Liga. Here is analysis and outlook for four notable matches.
- Spanish La Liga / Kickoff at 20:00 GMT+7
Real Madrid's recent La Liga form has been impressive, winning five consecutive matches against Alaves, Sevilla, Real Betis, Levante, and Villarreal, keeping them close to Barcelona in the title race. However, they suffered a 2-4 loss to Benfica in their latest European match, impacting confidence and requiring focus to return to league play.
Historically, Real Madrid clearly dominate Rayo Vallecano with 33 wins in 47 encounters and 119 goals scored. Yet in their last seven meetings, Madrid have won only twice, with four of the last five ending in draws. Earlier this season, their first leg ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Real Madrid will miss injured players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, and Antonio Rudiger, but key figures Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior remain available to lead the attack.
Rayo Vallecano's recent form is concerning, having lost their last two league games and dropping to 16th, just one point above the relegation zone. Their away record this season shows seven losses in 11 matches with only 9 goals scored.
They will be without injured Abdoul Moumouni and Andrei Ratiu but rely on top scorer Alvaro Garcia, who has netted 10 goals across all competitions, as their main attacking threat.
Given their home form and motivation to chase the leaders, Real Madrid still look stronger, despite recent head-to-head draws.
Outlook: Real Madrid are favored to narrowly secure victory.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 21:00 GMT+7
Manchester United, under Michael Carrick, are in excellent form, having beaten both Manchester City and Arsenal in consecutive matches. Their latest 3-2 away win over Arsenal extended their unbeaten league run to six games, solidifying their hold on 4th place.
United’s strength lies in their consistent scoring, having scored in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, along with a strong home defense conceding just one goal in their last three games at Old Trafford.
However, Patrick Dorgu, hero of the recent match, suffers a hamstring injury sidelining him for a lengthy period, alongside the still recovering Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Serkis. Alternatives such as Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are available.
Fulham have shown solid form recently, losing only once in their last eight games across all competitions, including a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Brighton. They sit 7th and are genuine contenders for European qualification.
Their away performance has improved notably, earning 10 points from their last five away matches, a significant upgrade from a poor start. Earlier this season, Fulham drew 1-1 at home against Manchester United and recorded an away win at Old Trafford in 2024, though that remains their sole victory in 20 visits.
Fulham will have Kenny Tete back in defense but remain without Rodrigo Muniz and Sasa Lukic. Key players Harry Wilson and Alex Iwobi continue to provide attacking threat.
This game tests whether Manchester United can maintain their consistency, while Fulham have the firepower to challenge throughout the 90 minutes.
Outlook: Manchester United maintain a slight momentum advantage.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 23:30 GMT+7
Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League form remains disappointing under Thomas Frank, with no wins in 2026 so far (three draws, two losses). Their latest match was a 2-2 draw away at newly promoted Burnley, salvaged by a late equalizer from Cristian Romero.
Despite improved European results, including a 2-0 home win over Frankfurt securing a place in the Champions League round of 16, their league struggles continue. They currently sit 14th with only two home wins all season and the lowest home points average among Spurs managers in the Premier League era.
Good news is the return of defenders Mickey van der Ven, Conor Gallagher, and Yves Bissouma, but a long injury list including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, Ben Davies, Pedro Porro, and Rodrigo Bentancur leaves the squad incomplete.
Manchester City are regaining momentum after consecutive wins against Wolverhampton and Galatasaray without conceding, securing qualification to the Champions League round of 16.
Their league win over Wolves ended a four-match winless streak and keeps them close to leaders Arsenal by a few points. This match offers a chance to achieve a historic third consecutive away win over Spurs in the Premier League for the first time.
City will be without Jeremy Doku due to a calf injury, joining Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, and Mateo Kovacic on the sidelines. However, Rodri returns from suspension along with Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi available to play.
Although Spurs remain one of Pep Guardiola's toughest Premier League opponents, City's current form and squad readiness give them greater consistency and strength.
Outlook: Manchester City appear stronger and more reliable.
- Italian Serie A / Kickoff at 02:45 GMT+7
Juventus are enjoying good form after a 3-0 home demolition of Napoli in their latest league match and have maintained an unbeaten home record. This has moved them into the Champions League qualifying group, just one point behind Roma and Napoli.
Since Luciano Spalletti took charge, Juventus have conceded the fewest goals in Serie A (only 8 in 13 matches) and boast one of the most efficient attacks, scoring 23 goals in that period.
Juventus also dominate recent head-to-heads against Parma, winning 11 of the last 17 league matches, including a 2-0 home victory earlier this season.
Parma's situation is worrying, with three matches without a win and no goals scored in that span. Their latest 4-0 away defeat at Atalanta leaves them just a few points above the relegation zone and among the league’s lowest scorers.
Their main issue is overreliance on top scorer Mateo Pellegrino, who has netted 43% of Parma's total goals. Their home form is also unreliable, with just two wins in 11 games at Stadio Tardini.
Parma will be missing several players including Sion Suzuki, Pontus Almqvist, and Matija Frigan. Juventus will be without Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik but key players Manuel Locatelli, Kenan Yildiz, and Andrea Cambiaso are fit to play.
Juventus’ solid defense and confident attack give them the advantage in this matchup.
Outlook: Juventus are likely to secure a positive result away from home.
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