Football tips for 7 Mar 2026 include analysis of 4 promising matches featuring 4 major teams and the opening of today's football schedule, with detailed previews.
On 7 March 2026, today's football tips cover several major European competitions, including England's FA Cup, Spain's La Liga, and Germany's Bundesliga. Here is analysis and commentary on four notable matches.
- FA Cup Round 5 / Kick-off at 19:15 GMT+7.
"The Gunners" remain in contention for four trophies this season, leading the Premier League by 7 points over Manchester City. Before this FA Cup match, Miguel Arteta's team has been unbeaten in 10 consecutive games across all competitions (8 wins, 2 draws), including 12 away games without defeat. They will be without Miles Lewis-Skelly due to suspension and will rest key players such as Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka for the upcoming UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg against Bayer Leverkusen midweek. However, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Jesus, and Noni Madueke will step in.
Mansfield Town, the home side, is one of two League One teams still in this round. They eliminated Sheffield United from the Championship in round 3 and Premier League side Burnley in round 4. However, they have not won in their last 4 League One matches before this game (2 losses, 2 draws), scoring no goals in 3 of those games. Their defense is weakened by injuries to captain Ryan Sweeney and Bailey Cargill (hamstring), and Luke Bolton's calf injury from the recent 0-0 draw with Rotherham is also a concern. Overall, Arsenal looks likely to advance comfortably.
Prediction The Gunners will win comfortably.
- FA Cup Round 5 / Kick-off at 03:00 GMT+7.
"The Magpies" recently ended a three-match home losing streak by beating Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League, despite playing with 10 men after Jacob Ramsey received a controversial red card, resulting in his suspension for this match. With injuries, Newcastle will miss six players as before, with only Nick Voltemade returning from illness. However, in their four meetings this season against Manchester City, Newcastle has won only once in the Premier League first leg and lost the other three matches, including two legs in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and the second Premier League meeting.
Meanwhile, "The Citizens" recently dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, leaving them 7 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. While still chasing four trophies, they must also focus on their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg away to Real Madrid. Their FA Cup record is strong, winning 18 of their last 20 games over the past four seasons, losing only the finals in 2024 (to Manchester United) and 2025 (to Crystal Palace). Although they will rest key players, their overall squad is stronger than Newcastle's, so Manchester City is favored to advance.
Prediction The Citizens will narrowly advance.
- La Liga Spain / Kick-off at 03:00 GMT+7.
"Barça" have regained footing in the league after being eliminated in the Copa del Rey semi-finals despite a 3-0 win over Atlético Madrid, which wasn't enough to overturn a 0-4 first leg defeat. They hope to continue their momentum following two consecutive league wins. Their recent record against Bilbao is superior, remaining unbeaten in the last five encounters (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 11 goals and conceding just one. Also, Robert Lewandowski returns from injury to add firepower upfront.
The hosts, Bilbao, were also knocked out in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after losing both legs to Real Sociedad with a 0-2 aggregate. They now focus solely on La Liga after exiting the UEFA Champions League group stage. In the league, Bilbao has been unbeaten in the last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) but have five injured or suspended players, including key winger Nico Williams. Therefore, the visitors look stronger and are expected to take all three points.
Prediction Barcelona will edge past Bilbao away.
- Bundesliga Germany / Kick-off at 00:30 GMT+7.
"The Billy Goats," the home team, are fighting to avoid relegation after failing to win in their last four league games (3 losses, 1 draw), conceding 9 goals. They stand just 2 points above the relegation playoff zone. Their recent home form is better, earning 7 out of 12 points in the last four home matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). However, they face a lengthy injury list of eight players and rely heavily on prolific winger Said El Mala, who has scored 8 goals.
Meanwhile, "The Yellow Submarine" Borussia Dortmund continue to struggle, winless in their last three matches (2 losses, 1 draw), and were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League playoffs after losing to Atalanta despite a 2-0 first leg win, falling 1-4 in the second leg. Their most recent match was a 2-3 home defeat to Bayern Munich, leaving them 11 points behind the leaders. Nevertheless, they have dominated Cologne in recent encounters, winning the last four meetings. Despite missing Emre Can due to a knee injury and four other absentees, their attacking trio of Serhou Guirassy (16 goals), Julian Brandt (10 goals) remains intact, promising a strong performance.
Prediction Borussia Dortmund will return to winning ways.