Best football matches in October 2023: Preview of top leagues

As October progresses, fans of football from all over the world are eagerly awaiting the showdown of the top teams in the four major European leagues: the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga, which will involve some of the most exciting matches that will surely define the month. At the same time, on the international stage, the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League will be the highlight, presenting high-stakes matches that will determine the fate of clubs and the aspirations of their passionate fans. Uncover predictions on top football matches in October now!

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Exciting football matches in October 2023 first week

UCL’s top football matches in the first week of October

Napoli vs Real Madrid 

• Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy.
• Date: Tuesday, October 3
• Time: 21:00 CET

Napoli has a solid home record and has only lost once in their last nine competitive matches. They also have an impressive unbeaten run of thirteen home matches in the Champions League. Napoli is in excellent form going into this game. Conversely, Real Madrid has struggled in their recent away matches in the Champions League, with only two wins in their last four games on the road. This indicates that they might face difficulties on Napoli’s home ground. As a result, taking into account these circumstances, we believe Napoli will win this match.

Newcastle vs PSG 

• Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle, Tyne, England. 
• Date: Wednesday, October 4.
• Time: 21:00 CET

The recent performance of Newcastle has been outstanding. They have demonstrated great defensive strength in their last five games, keeping a clean sheet in all. This has definitely contributed to their impressive winning streak of three consecutive games. In contrast, PSG has had some difficulties while playing away from home. They have managed to win only one out of their previous three games on the road, which has raised doubts about their ability to perform consistently in unfamiliar places. As a result, Newcastle is favored to continue their winning momentum and come out as winners.

Europa League’s first week of October’s football matches

Marseille vs Brighton 

• Venue: Orange Vélodrome, Marseille, France.
• Date: Thursday, October 5.
• Time: 18:45 CET

Given the recent performance and scoring records of Marseille and Brighton, it is probable that both teams will score during their upcoming match. Marseille has scored a total of eight goals in their last six games, averaging 1.33 goals per match. Meanwhile, Brighton has been highly productive, scoring twelve goals in their previous six matches. However, it is essential to take note that Brighton has allowed goals in six of those games, implying that they might not be entirely stable defensively. As a result, it seems likely that both teams will be able to score during the match.

EPL top best football matches in October

Brighton vs Liverpool

• Venue: American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom.
• Date: Sunday, October 8.
• Time: 15:00 CET

As a result of the controversy caused by VAR during Liverpool’s last match against Tottenham, the team will be determined to perform at their best in their upcoming Premier League game. Liverpool experienced a disheartening 2-1 loss in their last PL game against Tottenham. Meanwhile, Brighton will be striving to get back on track after their embarrassing 6-1 defeat to Aston Villa. This match is a battle between two teams trying to recover from a loss, making it a closely contested game. Both teams are expected to score during this encounter.

Arsenal vs Manchester City

• Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England.
• Date: Sunday, October 8.
• Time: 17:30 CET

At the moment, Arsenal is feeling very confident after their impressive 4-0 victory against Bournemouth in the Premier League. This win has resulted in Manchester City’s lead being reduced to just one point. In contrast, City suffered a surprising loss last weekend against Wolverhampton Wanderers, losing 2-1. As a result, their lead at the top of the league has been significantly reduced. When looking at the history between these two teams, the last five EPL games have seen over two goals scored. Therefore, it is expected that this upcoming game will have a similar outcome.

LaLiga’s top football in October (first week)

Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad

• Venue: Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain.
• Date: Sunday, October 8.
• Time: 16:15 CET

After Atletico Madrid successfully came back from being down 0-2 against Cadiz and Real Sociedad achieved a convincing 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Basque derby, it’s clear that both teams are capable of winning. Additionally, both teams have won their last three games, indicating an evenly matched matchup where neither team has a distinct advantage. As a result, it’s quite possible that the upcoming game could end in a draw.

Serie A and Bundesliga top football matches in October (1st week)

Lazio vs Atalanta

• Venue: Stadio Olimpico Tour, Rome, Italy.
• Date: Sunday, October 8.
• Time: 15:00 CET

We have high hopes for this match. Lazio has been performing extremely well lately, winning their last three games with an impressive total score of 12-3. On the other hand, their rivals Atalanta have been facing difficulties and have only won one of their last five matches. Taking all of these factors into account, we expect the home team to come out on top in this match.

Dortmund vs Union Berlin

• Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
• Date: Saturday, October 7.
• Time: 15:30 CET

In their previous five meetings, Dortmund have won four times against Union Berlin. They have been able to recover well from their defeat in the Champions League against PSG by winning their next two matches. Furthermore, they have not lost a game in the Bundesliga this season. On the contrary, Union Berlin is experiencing a worrisome five consecutive losses, and encountering Dortmund will only make things worse for them.

As we prepare for these exciting football games to begin, it’s clear that October’s football schedule will provide a thrilling mix of excitement, tension, and memorable moments that will be felt across stadiums and screens globally. Fans are eager for the stories to unfold and to see these top teams battle it out on the field. To get more predictions for football matches, be sure to follow HaG.