Today's football picks for 4 Sep 2026: analysis of 3 major league matches featuring Liverpool and today's football schedule.
On 4 September 2026, today's football picks focus on key matches from three major European leagues: the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and France's Ligue 1. Let's follow the match analysis and insights for these three games.
- English Premier League / Kickoff at 02:00
Ipswich, a newly promoted team, started their return to the Premier League with a 2-1 home win over Sunderland but lost 5-2 away to Manchester United after leading. Playing at home again, the "Whites" remain unbeaten in their last 18 home matches (17 in the Championship last season). However, they will miss key winger Jayden Philogene and are doubtful about striker Emerson due to an ankle injury. If Emerson can't play, Chuba Akpom is likely to lead the attack, supported by Julio Enciso, Abdul Fatawu, and Daisuke Maeda.
Liverpool, under new manager Andoni Iraola, have yet to win in their first two Premier League matches, drawing 2-2 both away at Newcastle and at home against Forest. However, the "Reds" have dominated Ipswich recently, winning their last four league meetings with 17 goals scored and just one conceded. Despite a six-match winless streak in the Premier League (including four draws and two losses at the end of last season), new winger Bradley Barcola is expected to debut on the bench. The attack likely remains the same as the last game, featuring Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, and Víctor Muñoz. If they find their rhythm, they have a good chance to narrowly secure three points away.
Match preview The Reds are expected to continue dominating the Whites.
- Spanish La Liga / Kickoff at 02:00
Betis began the season with 1-0 wins over Real Sociedad and Valencia but recently suffered a heavy 2-5 home defeat to Levante. They also have the UEFA Champions League group stage opener in 21 years away at Lille on Tuesday to consider. In their last four home matches against Real Madrid, Betis have remained unbeaten (one win, three draws). However, they will miss three key players: Giovani Lo Celso, Aitor Ruibal, and Diego Conde. They will rely on attacking talents like Anthony, Isco, Rodrigo Riquelme, and Koke Hernández.
Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho in his second stint, have won all three league matches so far, beating Espanyol 2-1, Sociedad 4-1, and Málaga 4-0. Mourinho’s record against Betis is eight matches with four wins, one draw, and three losses. Of their seven injured players, only Endrick and Aurélien Tchouaméni are expected back in the squad. Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Bernardo Silva, and Arda Güler will return to the starting lineup alongside Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Kylian Mbappé. They have a strong chance to break a five-year away win drought at Betis.
Match preview The White Kings (Real Madrid) are favored to win.
- French Ligue 1 / Kickoff at 02:05
PSG are still seeking their first victory after drawing 2-2 against both Rennes and Lille in the opening two games. This will be their first home match of the season. In the last two seasons, they have won their first home league game and ended last season with a three-match home unbeaten streak. However, left-back Nuno Mendes is suspended, while Ousmane Dembélé may recover in time to help the attack alongside Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ferran Torres.
Monaco have won their first two matches without conceding a goal, beating Le Havre 1-0 and Marseille 2-0. They are one of two teams, alongside PSG, yet to concede in Ligue 1 this season. In their last two away games against PSG, Monaco remained unbeaten (2-2 in the UCL playoff and a 3-1 Ligue 1 win). They will miss injured Takumi Minamino, Mohammed Salisu, Ansu Fati, and Folarin Balogun, who failed to transfer to Everton. However, key players Paris Brunner and Mamadou Koulibaly are fit and expected to cause problems. If PSG cannot stabilize, Monaco has a good chance to take points.
Match preview Monaco is expected to challenge PSG and possibly take points.