There is a five-match card on UK screens tonight, running from an early Coppa Italia kick-off through to a late-night double-header of La Liga and Serie A cup football. Below is the full schedule, followed by a form guide and prediction for every fixture.
Tonight's Schedule
| Kick-off | Fixture | Competition | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | Palermo v Mantova | Coppa Italia | Premier Sports 1 |
| 19:45 | Toulouse v Lille | Ligue 1 | Ligue 1+ |
| 19:45 | Hibernian v Hearts | Scottish Premiership | Premier Sports 1 |
| 20:00 | Real Sociedad v Celta Vigo | La Liga | Premier Sports 2 |
| 20:00 | Cagliari v Hellas Verona | Coppa Italia | Premier Player |
All times BST (UK). Broadcaster listings are correct at the time of writing but can change — always check with your provider before kick-off.
1. Palermo v Mantova — Coppa Italia, 17:00
Palermo host Mantova in the early Coppa Italia tie full of confidence after a dramatic late win in Serie B, while their visitors arrive unbeaten in all competitions so far this season.
Palermo — recent results
- Arezzo 2-3 Palermo (Serie B)
- Palermo 1-0 Juve Stabia (Serie B)
- Palermo 2-0 Lecce (Coppa Italia)
- Juventus 2-0 Palermo (friendly)
Mantova — recent results
- Mantova 3-1 Empoli (Serie B)
- Carrarese 1-2 Mantova (Serie B)
- Lazio 0-2 Mantova (Coppa Italia)
Goalkeeper Jesse Joronen is a doubt for the hosts with a shoulder injury sustained against Lecce, though Dennis Johnsen (two goals, two assists in three games) and Joel Pohjanpalo give Palermo's attack real bite. Mantova's threat is led by Francesco Ruocco, who has scored in every competitive fixture this term, with Atalanta loanee Vanja Vlahovic also in form.
Prediction: Palermo 2-1 Mantova. The more experienced home side should edge a tight tie, though Mantova's early-season form suggests they won't go quietly.
2. Toulouse v Lille — Ligue 1, 19:45
Two sides heading in opposite directions meet at the Stadium de Toulouse. Toulouse have taken just a single point from their opening games and sit 16th, while Lille's stronger start has them up to third.
Toulouse — recent results
- Brest 2-2 Toulouse
- Toulouse 0-2 Lyon
- Nantes 0-0 Toulouse
- Toulouse 2-1 Lyon
- Strasbourg 1-2 Toulouse
Lille — recent results
- Lille 2-2 PSG
- Angers 0-2 Lille
- Lille 0-2 Auxerre
- Monaco 0-1 Lille
- Lille 1-1 Le Havre
Lille also hold the head-to-head edge, having won three of their last four visits to Toulouse — including a 4-0 win in their most recent trip. Toulouse will be without Abu Francis, while Lille are missing Hamza Igamane.
Prediction: Toulouse 1-2 Lille. Lille's league position and strong recent away record make them favourites, though Toulouse ought to find the net at home.
3. Hibernian v Hearts — Scottish Premiership, 19:45
The Edinburgh derby comes to Easter Road with both sides arriving in decent nick.
Hibernian — recent results
- Dundee 1-2 Hibernian (W)
- Hibernian 2-3 Gent (L)
- Gent 0-0 Hibernian (D)
- Hibernian 1-0 Partick Thistle (W)
- Shkendija 0-0 Hibernian (D)
Hearts — recent results
- Hearts 2-1 St Johnstone (W)
- Rapid Vienna 2-2 Hearts (D)
- Hearts 2-2 Rapid Vienna (D)
- Hearts 6-2 Inverness CT (W)
- Hearts 1-1 Benfica (D)
Hibs' only fresh absentee is Rocky Bushiri, sidelined by an Achilles injury. Hearts are more stretched, with Ageu, Craig Halkett, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Stephen Kingsley and Tom Renaud all unavailable — though teenager James Wilson, who scored last time out, is set to lead the line.