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Match Previews·Friday, September 4, 2026

Tonight's Football on TV: Ipswich v Liverpool, Real Betis v Real Madrid and More – 4 September 2026

A five-match headline card lands on UK screens tonight, topped by Liverpool's trip to Ipswich and Real Madrid's visit to Real Betis. Below is the full schedule for the night's biggest games, followed by a form guide and prediction for each, plus a round-up of everything else live in the UK.

Tonight's Headline Fixtures

Kick-off Fixture Competition Channel
18:00 Lyon v Auxerre Ligue 1 Amazon Prime PPV / Ligue 1+
19:45 Genoa v Como Serie A DAZN
20:00 Ipswich Town v Liverpool Premier League Sky Sports
20:00 Real Betis v Real Madrid La Liga Premier Sports 1
20:05 PSG v Monaco Ligue 1 Amazon Prime PPV / Ligue 1+

Also Live In The UK Tonight

Kick-off Fixture Competition Channel
19:00 London City Lionesses v Manchester Utd Women Women's Super League Sky Sports
19:30 VfB Stuttgart v FC Köln Bundesliga BBC iPlayer
19:30 Livingston v Stenhousemuir Scottish Championship BBC Scotland / iPlayer
19:45 Larne v Glentoran NIFL Premiership BBC iPlayer
20:00 Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne League of Ireland LOITV

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. Lyon v Auxerre — Ligue 1, 18:00

Lyon go in search of a fourth straight home win over an Auxerre side yet to find any rhythm in the new campaign.

Lyon — recent results

  • Lyon 1-1 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
  • Toulouse 0-2 Lyon (Ligue 1)
  • Lyon 1-2 Fenerbahce (Europe)
  • Lyon 3-0 Sparta Prague (Europe)
  • Fenerbahce 1-1 Lyon (Europe)

Auxerre — recent results

  • Auxerre 1-3 Angers (Ligue 1)
  • Lens 5-2 Auxerre (Ligue 1)

Julien Duranville is out for the hosts with a muscle injury, while summer departure Ainsley Maitland-Niles has been replaced at right-back by Zachary Athekame. Auxerre have shipped eight goals in their opening two league matches and are further weakened by long-term injuries to Bryan Okoh and Assane Diousse.

Prediction: Lyon 2-0 Auxerre. Lyon's strong home record and Auxerre's leaky defence point firmly one way, even if the visitors should find a way to score.

2. Genoa v Como — Serie A, 19:45

Genoa are still searching for their first league points of the season, while Como arrive full of confidence after a summer of eye-catching signings.

Genoa — recent results

  • Genoa 1-0 Ascoli (Coppa Italia)
  • Genoa 0-2 Napoli (Serie A)
  • Genoa 0-1 Lazio (Serie A)

Como — recent results

  • Como 1-1 Udinese (Serie A)
  • Como 2-1 Napoli (Serie A)

Genoa's last league win came back in April, and they are without Lorenzo Venturino through injury, though Stephan El Shaarawy is back at the club following his re-signing. Como have added Moise Kean and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez over the summer, and forward Tasos Douvikas has scored in five consecutive away matches.

Prediction: Genoa 1-2 Como. Como's summer investment gives them the edge in quality, though a misfiring Genoa side should have enough pride at stake to get on the scoresheet at home.

3. Ipswich Town v Liverpool — Premier League, 20:00

Liverpool head to Portman Road still chasing their first league win of the season, against an Ipswich side that pushed Manchester United close before a heavy defeat.

Ipswich Town — recent results

  • Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town (L)
  • Ipswich Town 3-1 Leicester City (W)
  • Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland (W)

Liverpool — recent results

  • Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest (D)
  • Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool (D)

Ipswich have a lengthy fitness list including Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor. Liverpool's injury list is longer still — Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley (both knee) are all long-term absentees, with Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa also unavailable.

Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-2 Liverpool. Liverpool's need for a first win should carry them through, but their threadbare defence gives Ipswich every chance of a goal at home.

4. Real Betis v Real Madrid — La Liga, 20:00

Real Madrid arrive at the Benito Villamarín full of early-season momentum, while an in-form Betis side will fancy their chances of an upset.

Real Betis — recent results

  • Real Betis 1-0 Real Sociedad (W)
  • Valencia 0-1 Real Betis (W)
  • Levante 5-2 Real Betis (L)

Real Madrid — recent results

  • Real Madrid 2-1 Espanyol (W)
  • Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad (W)
  • Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga (friendly, W)

Betis are missing Diego Conde, Aitor Ruibal and Giovani Lo Celso, while Dani Ceballos is back from injury but short of full fitness. Madrid remain without Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo, with Éder Militão not expected back before the international break.

Prediction: Real Betis 1-3 Real Madrid. Madrid's attacking form — ten goals in three matches — should be enough to overcome a leaky Betis defence, even away from home.

5. PSG v Monaco — Ligue 1, 20:05

The night's late kick-off pits a stuttering PSG against a Monaco side who have made a perfect start to the season.

PSG — recent results

  • Lille 2-2 PSG (D)
  • Rennes 2-2 PSG (D)
  • Lens 1-0 PSG (L)
  • PSG 2-1 Aston Villa (friendly, W)

Monaco — recent results

  • Monaco 2-0 Marseille (W)
  • Le Havre 0-1 Monaco (W)

Left-back Nuno Mendes serves the last match of his suspension for PSG, though Ousmane Dembélé is expected to return having been rested. Monaco remain without Takumi Minamino and Mohammed Salisu, both still recovering from cruciate ligament injuries, while Ansu Fati is a doubt with a calf strain.

Prediction: PSG 1-2 Monaco. PSG have looked short of their best in the opening weeks, and Monaco's perfect start and sharp attacking play make them a real threat in Paris.

Form guides and team news correct at the time of writing. Score predictions are editorial analysis based on recent form, head-to-head record and available team news — they are not betting advice and results can always go against the odds.