Week 17 football pools draws prediction 2026 for matches played this Saturday
Week 17 pool draw predictions this weekend: Our team of experts has analyzed the latest trends, statistics, and team performances to bring you the most accurate predictions for this week. Using our football pools draws matrix system selection.
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Classic Football Pools Tips for This Week
Here are our expert classic football pools tips and form guide for this week. We’ve provided the latest and most current form for all 49 pool fixtures for this week coupon matches for the UK/British and Aussie leagues with the strongest form as seen by the indicators right now on the table below.
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2 – Coventry City vs Fulham
Coventry City host Fulham on Saturday with both sides hovering just above the relegation zone, making this an early-season six-pointer at the CBS Arena.
Coventry sit 16th with six points from six matches, having lost their opening four before back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest and a stunning 4-1 victory against Newcastle. Frank Lampard’s side have been leaky at the back, conceding 11 goals, but the Newcastle win showcased their attacking potential.
Fulham are 17th with five points, having finally claimed their first league win of the season in a 1-0 victory over Hull, after six matches without a win. Alvaro Arbeloa’s position had come under scrutiny, and the Cottagers have struggled to convert leads into victories.
Head-to-Head Record
Coventry hold a perfect record in recent meetings, winning both encounters during the 2021/22 Championship season: a 4-1 victory at home and a 3-1 win at Craven Cottage. Overall, the two clubs have met 31 times, with Fulham winning 13, Coventry 12, and six draws, but the Sky Blues have won the last two.
Both sides are desperate for points to pull clear of danger. Coventry’s momentum from the Newcastle thrashing and their recent head-to-head dominance give them the edge, but Fulham’s relief at finally winning could spark a response. Prediction: Coventry City 1-1 Fulham
15 – Burton Albion vs Leyton Orient
Burton Albion host Leyton Orient on Saturday with both sides separated by just two points in the mid-table scramble.
Burton Albion sit 10th in League One with 13 points from 11 matches, though recent form has been patchy with just one win in their last five. The Brewers have been solid at home, but defensively vulnerable and conceding goals.
Leyton Orient are 10th with 14 points from ten matches, but the O’s have been inconsistent, losing two of their last six. Away form has been a bright spot, with two wins and two draws from the road fixtures.
Head-to-Head Record
Leyton Orient hold a slight edge in recent meetings, winning one and drawing one of the last two encounters, including a 4-0 victory at Burton in the 2025/26 season. Across the last six meetings, Burton have won twice, Orient once, with three draws.
Leyton Orient’s superior away form and recent head-to-head edge make them slight favourites, but Burton’s home scoring record suggests a tight contest. A score draw appears the most likely outcome. Prediction: Burton Albion 1-1 Leyton Orient
16 – Cambridge United vs Plymouth Argyle
Cambridge United host Plymouth Argyle on Saturday with just one point separating the two sides in the early play-off race.
Cambridge United sit 5th in League One with 19 points from 10 matches, unbeaten in their last four league outings. The U’s have been scoring freely at home, finding the net in every home fixture this season, though they have kept just one clean sheet at the Abbey Stadium.
Plymouth Argyle are 4th with 19 points from 11 matches, but arrive on the back of a 2-0 home defeat to Huddersfield. The Pilgrims have been strong on the road, winning three of their five away fixtures and scoring in 100% of their away matches.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical record is finely balanced across 18 competitive meetings, with both sides winning six and drawing six . Recent encounters have been tight: a 0-0 draw at Cambridge and a 3-1 Plymouth win at Home Park in the 2022/23 season.
Both sides are evenly matched in the table, and the head-to-head history suggests a tight affair. Cambridge’s home scoring record and Plymouth’s away form point toward goals at both ends. Prediction: Cambridge United 1-1 Plymouth Argyle
44 – Racing Santander vs Espanyol
Racing Santander host Espanyol on Saturday with both sides level on eight points and desperate to pull clear of the relegation scrap.
Racing Santander sit 9th in La Liga with 8 points from nine matches, but their defensive record is alarming: 25 goals conceded, the worst in the division. The Cantabrians have been far stronger at El Sardinero, taking all eight of their points at home.
Espanyol are 13th with 8 points from nine matches, scoring 11 and conceding 12. The Periquitos have been poor on the road, winning just one of four away fixtures.
Head-to-Head Record
Espanyol hold a slight historical edge, with 14 wins to Racing’s 10 across 36 recorded meetings, and 12 draws . However, the most recent competitive meetings were split: Racing won 2-0 at El Sardinero in February 2024, while Espanyol won 2-0 at home in August 2023. At El Sardinero specifically, the record is remarkably balanced: 5 Racing wins, 9 draws, and 5 Espanyol wins across 19 meetings.
Racing’s home form (unbeaten at El Sardinero) against Espanyol’s away struggles makes the hosts slight favourites, but Racing’s dire defensive record (conceding nearly three goals per game) is a major concern. Espanyol should find the net, but Racing’s home advantage may edge a tight contest. Prediction: Racing Santander 1-1 Espanyol
45 – Valencia vs Villarreal
Valencia host Villarreal on Saturday evening in a Valencian derby that pits a struggling home side against a Villarreal team searching for consistency.
Valencia sit 19th in La Liga with just six points from nine matches (1 win, 3 draws, 5 losses), scoring only six goals while conceding fifteen. Their new manager has overseen two matches since taking charge, drawing 2-2 at Racing Santander before a 0-0 stalemate with Athletic Club at Mestalla—a result that ended a run of three consecutive home defeats and delivered a second clean sheet.
Villarreal are 12th with nine points from nine matches (2 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses). The Yellow Submarine pushed Real Madrid close at the Bernabéu in a 1-0 defeat before being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Elche, despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances.
Head-to-Head Record
The historical record is remarkably balanced. According to FotMob, the sides have met 36 times, with 14 Valencia wins, 14 Villarreal wins, and 8 draws. FBref’s broader data shows Valencia with 21 wins, Villarreal 23, and 12 draws across all competitions.
Villarreal’s recent dominance in this fixture and Valencia’s extensive injury list make the visitors slight favourites, but Aguirre’s side showed defensive improvement against Athletic and will be desperate to build on that at Mestalla. A tight, low-scoring derby appears likely. Prediction: Valencia 1-1 Villarreal
