Today's football tips for 21 Mar 2026: Analysis of 4 promising matches featuring Liverpool, Chelsea, and two other top teams.
On 21 March 2026, today's football highlights focus on the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, and Italian Serie A. We provide analysis and predictions for 4 intriguing matches as follows.
English Premier League
- Brighton vs Liverpool (kickoff 19:30)
Starting with the first match: Brighton, 12th in the table, will host Liverpool, who are 5th. Brighton's form in their last 5 matches across all competitions shows 3 wins and 2 losses, somewhat inconsistent. Liverpool's form is similar, with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
Interestingly, in their last 5 meetings across all competitions, Liverpool has beaten Brighton 4 times and lost only once, which happened mid-last year. Their most recent encounter saw Liverpool win 3-0 in the FA Cup.
Regarding lineups, Brighton is expected to start with key striker Danny Welbeck leading the attack, supported by Carlos Baleba in midfield. Liverpool is likely to field their strongest squad, including Dominic Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, and Hugo Ekitike.
The game is expected to be closely contested initially, but ultimately Liverpool is predicted to secure a narrow away victory.
Prediction: Liverpool to win 2-1
English Premier League
Everton vs Chelsea (kickoff 00:30)
Another notable Premier League fixture sees Everton, 8th in the standings, hosting Chelsea, 6th. Everton's last 5 matches across all competitions include 2 wins and 3 losses, while Chelsea has only one win in their last 5 games.
The match is expected to be competitive, but looking at their recent head-to-head stats, Chelsea holds the advantage, having beaten Everton 3 times, drawn once, and lost once in their last 5 meetings.
Chelsea recently exited the UEFA Champions League round of 16 heavily defeated by Paris Saint-Germain, so they will be motivated to get back to winning ways. With a stronger squad including Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, and João Pedro, Chelsea seems favored. Everton's only notable threat is Illiman Ndiaye.
Prediction: Chelsea to win 2-0
German Bundesliga
Bayern Munich vs Union Berlin (kickoff 21:30)
Switching to the German Bundesliga, Bayern Munich, known as the Bavarian giants, will host Union Berlin. Bayern's form in their last 5 matches across all competitions is excellent, with 4 wins and 1 draw. Union Berlin has 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 matches.
In their last 5 meetings, Bayern has the upper hand with 3 wins and 1 draw. Bayern is confident after recently thrashing Atalanta to reach the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. With Harry Kane in top form, Union Berlin will likely struggle.
Prediction: Bayern Munich to win 3-0
Italian Serie A
AC Milan vs Torino (kickoff 00:00)
This match is quite evenly matched. In their last 5 meetings, AC Milan and Torino each have 2 wins and 1 draw. However, their current standings differ greatly: AC Milan is 3rd, while Torino is 14th. Therefore, AC Milan is expected to narrowly win.
Prediction: AC Milan to win 2-1