Football tips for 15 Mar 2026: Analysis of 4 exciting matches featuring Manchester United and Liverpool, plus today's football schedule.
On 15 March 2026, Europe's major football leagues are bustling with action. The main highlight is the English Premier League featuring both Manchester United and Liverpool. Here is an analysis and outlook on four intriguing matches:
- English Premier League / Kick-off at 21:00 GMT+7
The "Red Devils" recently ended an unbeaten run under Michael Carrick in his eighth match in charge (6 wins, 1 draw) after a 1-2 away loss to Newcastle, who played with 10 men. However, their home form under the interim coach remains perfect with four straight wins, scoring 9 and conceding 3. They need a victory here to cut points from Villa and stay ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool. Latest team news: Mason Mount and Noussair Mazraoui are potential returns; only three long-term injuries persist. Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Casemiro, and Matheus Cunha continue to lead the squad.
Aston Villa gained timely confidence after four matches without a win (3 losses, 1 draw) by beating Lille 1-0 in the Europa League round of 16, first leg — marking coach Unai Emery's 100th victory. They aim to end a three-match Premier League away winless streak (2 losses, 1 draw). However, at Old Trafford in their last six visits, Manchester United have won five and Villa one. Although John McGinn has recovered, Villa still miss Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, and Matty Cash. It looks likely the Red Devils will prevail again.
Outlook Manchester United narrowly favored to win.
- English Premier League / Kick-off at 23:30 GMT+7
The "Reds" remain inconsistent, losing three of their last eight matches (winning five). Their league form stumbled after three consecutive wins with a 1-2 loss to bottom side Wolves. They avenged this with a 3-1 FA Cup win but recently lost 0-1 to Galatasaray in the Champions League round of 16 first leg. Fortunately, they face Spurs, who are in severe decline. In the last 31 league meetings at Anfield, Liverpool lost only once (21 wins, 9 draws) and have been unbeaten in their last 14 (10 wins, 4 draws) since a 0-2 loss in 2011.
Spurs are in dire straits, winless in 11 Premier League matches in 2026 (7 losses, 4 draws) and have lost their last five consecutive games. Including the 2-5 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 first leg, this makes six straight defeats under Igor Tudor, marking the club's second worst run historically. They have won only one of their last 16 matches against Liverpool, losing 12. Additionally, Spurs face 13 combined injuries and suspensions. It is hard to see them escaping Anfield with a positive result.
Outlook Liverpool expected to defeat Spurs.
- Spanish La Liga / Kick-off at 22:15 GMT+7
"Barca" recently escaped defeat by drawing 1-1 with Newcastle in the Champions League round of 16 first leg, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches. They have won their last three league games. However, they suffered a heavy 1-4 away loss to Sevilla earlier this season. Before that, Barcelona had won seven consecutive meetings, including a 5-1 home victory last season. Positive news includes key players Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia returning to training on Friday. The attack may feature Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford.
Sevilla have shown some recovery, losing only once in their last eight league matches (2 wins, 5 draws) and remain unbeaten in their last five (1 win, 4 draws). Away from home this season, they have collected 15 points from 13 matches (4 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses). However, they have not won at Barcelona since 2010 in the Copa del Rey, and never in La Liga since 2002. Despite Ruben Vargas returning from injury, Sevilla still have five injured players and will likely struggle to contain "Barca" again.
Outlook Barcelona expected to win comfortably.
- Italian Serie A / Kick-off at 02:45 GMT+7
After AC Milan's 0-1 home loss to Parma ended their 24-match unbeaten league streak, they have bounced back with two consecutive clean-sheet wins (2-0 vs Cremonese, 1-0 vs Inter Milan). They remain 8 points behind "Inter" with 10 games left. Matches against Lazio may suit them, having won six of their last nine league meetings. Although key midfielder Adrien Rabiot is suspended, Santiago Gimenez, a Mexican striker out for four months, may return to the squad.
Lazio hope to repeat their 1-0 Coppa Italia round of 16 victory over Milan in December. In their last 12 Serie A meetings, both teams have four wins each. Lazio's recent league form is shaky, with only two wins from their last eight games (3 losses, 3 draws). They have six injured players, and their attack has been sluggish, scoring only four goals in the last five matches across all competitions. Considering this, AC Milan, more motivated in the title chase, are likely to secure a narrow win.
Outlook AC Milan expected to edge out Lazio.