Football Betting Tips

Flamengo should be able to get out of a Group D that contains Chelsea, LAFC and Espérance de Tunis. If they can get out the group they only need to win one knockout fixture to reach the last eight, and their strong form in South America suggests the Brazilians could be potential dark horses at the Club World Cup.

Alexander Sorloth was Atletico Madrid’s top marksman in La Liga with 20 goals but he only managed four further strikes across 15 appearances in cup competitions. In contrast, Julian Alvarez came into his own in the cups with 12 goals in 17 appearances – giving him a total of 29 strikes across all comps – and seven of those efforts came across his 10 outings in the Champions League. Alvarez stands out as the best bet to be Los Colchoneros’ leading scorer in the States.

Columbus Crew have lost just one of their last nine home games in MLS and they can claim maximum points when they host Vancouver.

Philadelphia Union sit top of the MLS Eastern Conference thanks largely to a nine-match unbeaten run that includes six wins. Against a Charlotte FC side that have lost six of their last eight, this showdown at Subaru Park should only end in one way, a home victory.

Inter Miami are the top scorers in the MLS but they have also conceded more goals than any team currently in the play-off positions in that division.  That should set this Club World Cup opener up nicely, with Al Ahly having netted 21 goals across their last six competitive fixtures.

The Red Bulls have struggled on the road this season with five losses in eight trips. Austin can make their home advantage count here.

Houston have won three of their last five MLS games and should prove too strong for the Eastern Conference’s worst team CF Montreal, who have won just once this season and have taken only a solitary point from their last four games.

New England have scored three goals in three of their last five games, are unbeaten in nine and have only failed to net once during that time.  This will be a tough test of their credentials against an FC Cincinnati side that sit second in the East, but both teams have scored in the visitors’ last four games and that trend can continue.

Inter Miami are the top scorers in the MLS but they have also conceded more goals than any team currently in the play-off positions in that division.  That should set this Club World Cup opener up nicely, with Al Ahly having netted 21 goals across their last six competitive fixtures.

Chicago put seven past DC United last time out and a whopping 24 goals have been scored across their last five games, 17 for and seven against. With 12 of Nashville’s last 14 MLS games going over 2.5 goals, this could be another high-scoring contest.

A whopping 14 goals have been scored across Sporting Kansas City’s last three matches in the MLS and that trend can continue against a Dallas side that played out a 3-3 draw with FC Cincinnati in their last away fixture.

Columbus Crew have lost just one of their last nine home games in MLS and they can claim maximum points when they host Vancouver.

Philadelphia Union sit top of the MLS Eastern Conference thanks largely to a nine-match unbeaten run that includes six wins. Against a Charlotte FC side that have lost six of their last eight, this showdown at Subaru Park should only end in one way, a home victory.

Houston have won three of their last five MLS games and should prove too strong for the Eastern Conference’s worst team CF Montreal, who have won just once this season and have taken only a solitary point from their last four games.

Philadelphia have scored multiple goals in each of their last five MLS home games and they’ve scored exactly three goals in four of those fixtures. Charlotte can grab a consolation strike but one goal may be as good as it gets for the visitors, take a chance on a 3-1 home win.

Home advantage gives Inter Miami a crucial edge but this game should be competitive. Al Ahly have won their last six competitive games and have scored in eight straight fixtures including a warm-up friendly with Club World Cup rivals Pachuca, so they should be able to at least get on the scoresheet and a 2-1 win for Inter is the correct score pick.

Home advantage gives Inter Miami a crucial edge but this game should be competitive. Al Ahly have won their last six competitive games and have scored in eight straight fixtures including a warm-up friendly with Club World Cup rivals Pachuca, so they should be able to at least get on the scoresheet.

We’re backing PSG to win the competition and the Golden Ball recipient will almost certainly come from the champions’ squad. Georgian attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stands out as a strong outside candidate after an excellent finish to the campaign with PSG.

Real Madrid, Pachuca, Al-Hilal, Red Bull Salzburg and Pachuca make up Group H and these four teams could provide the most goals in the group stages. Real are a level above all their rivals and could wrack up the goals, while Salzburg, Al-Hilal and Pachuca should all be able to hurt each other.

PSG will carry a lot of confidence into the Club World Cup following their historic treble-winning season.

They have looked almost unstoppable since they recovered from a 2-0 deficit to beat Manchester City in January, and their young stars will be eager for more silverware in Les Parisiens’ maiden Club World Cup adventure.

Kylian Mbappe won the European Golden Shoe thanks to a phenomenal end to the season, and he continued that form into the international break last week.

The Real Madrid star has scored 12 goals in his last eight appearances for club and country, netting 45 goals in total this season.

Porto are the favourites to take top spot in Group A, but Palmeiras look to have the biggest chance of upsetting the odds in the group stage.

The Brazilian side have won two of the last three Serie A and two of the last four Copa Libertadores titles. They have two future stars in the making in 18-year-old winger Estevao and 20-year-old former Barcelona striker Vitor Roque, while former Lazio and West Ham man Felipe Anderson offers experience to the squad.

Porto finished the season 11 points adrift of Primeira Liga winners Sporting, and inexperienced manager Martin Anselmi still has plenty of questions to answer.

Atletico Madrid finished the season with just six wins from their final 15 matches, and they look unlikely to come up trumps against a jubilant PSG side in Group B.

Les Parisiens have looked unstoppable over the past six months and possess one of the most exciting young squads on the planet, and they will be looking to build on a historic treble-winning season in their maiden Club World Cup appearance, while it’s hard to see outsiders Botafogo or Seattle Sounders putting up much of a fight.

Bayern Munich successfully reclaimed the Bundesliga title last season, and while they didn’t manage to make it to a home Champions League final, they are still a far superior side than Benfica, Boca Juniors, and Auckland City.

The Portuguese side lost both the Primeira Liga and the Taca de Portugal titles to Sporting, and they have never beaten the Bavarian side, losing their last five encounters.

Similarly to PSG, Chelsea will be buoyed by their UEFA Conference League victory and their top-five finish in the Premier League, and there will be plenty of fringe players hoping to make a good impression on Enzo Maresca this summer.

9/4 Flamengo may be a threat, especially after former Arsenal midfielder Jorginho joined the club, but I still don’t see the 2022 Copa Libertadores winners beating the Blues.

It’s tempting to say that Inter Milan’s failure to retain the Serie A title and their demolition in the Champions League final should leave them vulnerable to an upset in the United States, but they have been handed a favourable draw, and it is hard to see any of their competitors troubling them.

River Plate are second-favourites, but their squad just isn’t there right now, with 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono the only real star in the Argentine camp, while Urawa Red Diamonds and Monterrey are huge outsiders.

Like Inter Milan, it’s tempting to back against Borussia Dortmund following their disappointing fourth-place finish in the Bundesliga this season, but they did end the campaign with six straight victories, and the competition just isn’t there in Group F.

Fluminense are 2/1 to top the group, but even the winning experience of 40-year-0ld centre-back Thiago Silva is unlikely to drag what is a relatively underwhelming squad to the top, and neither 12/1 Ulsan Hyundai or 25/1 Mamelodi Sundowns are likely to challenge the Germans.

Manchester City are 2/5 favourites to win Group G, but that seems far too short for a side that regularly missed the mark en route to only their second trophyless season since Pep Guardiola joined the club.

They have lost Kevin De Bruyne, and it is unknown how seriously Guardiola will take this competition after his numerous complaints about fixture congestion.

Juventus had a poor season as they finished 12 points behind Serie A winners Napoli, but 11 points from their last five games secured them a top-four berth, and they are unbeaten in their last six meetings with the Citizens, including a 2-0 win over them in December.

Europe’s most successful side have been handed arguably the softest group in the entire competition, and they are justified 1/6 favourites to beat Al-Hilal, Red Bull Salzburg, and Pachuca to the top spot.

Los Blancos will be out for redemption after failing to win La Liga, the Champions League, or the Copa del Rey in 2024/25, and their star-studded lineup, including European Golden Shoe winner Kylian Mbappe, should breeze past their opponents.

Lionel Messi has been in sensational form for Inter Miami in the last couple of weeks with five goals in his last three games, he can continue his hot-streak with an anytime effort against Al Ahly.

Varberg have failed to win three of their last four Superettan matches while Vasteras have avoided defeat in three of their last four road trips. Also, Vasteras won 2-0 on their last visit to Varberg Energi Arena

Although Bayern are European giants and Auckland City are an amateur side, a complete rout looks unlikely. Munich have must-win games against Boca Juniors and Benfica on the horizon and may not be going full tilt against the Navy Blues, who can make it 18 Club World Cup matches without over 5.5 goals landing on Sunday.

England have been in great goalscoring form and should have few problems penetrating a Slovenian defence that was regularly exposed in their opening game against Germany.

Both of these sides were involved in high-scoring opening group games – Finland drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands and Ukraine being edged out 3-2 by Denmark. Four of Ukraine’s last six games have now featured at least four goals and that trend can continue in Kosice.

Germany had few problems seeing off Slovenia but their 3-0 victory was only their third clean sheet in their last nine outings, so there is a strong chance the Czech Republic can find the net.

The Netherlands are unbeaten in 11 matches at this level, a run that stretches back to March 2024, and after scoring a stoppage-time equaliser against Finland in their group opener, they will hope to have too much for Denmark, who beat Ukraine last time out, but were winless in four before that.

PSG have lost only four of their last 41 matches and two of those defeats came when the Ligue 1 title was wrapped up. The treble winners have looked simply irresistible at times this season and they should have too much quality for an inconsistent Atletico Madrid.

Porto are favourites to top Group A at the Club World Cup but they are unlikely to open with a win against Palmeiras, who have won eight of their last ten matches. Porto won just ten of their final 23 matches of a dismal season and look set to struggle against Abel Ferreira’s strong Palmeiras side.

While a dominant Bayern win is likely, five could be their limit. Golden Boot-chasing Harry Kane will be aiming to get a head start on his competitors against lesser opposition but Vincent Kompany may limit the minutes of many of his stars and Munich last managed more than five goals in a game back in September.

Porto managed just one goal against Wydad AC in their first warm-up friendly for this tournament before losing 2-0 to minnows Riga last time. They are lacking fluidity and may not even have enough to score against Palmeiras, who kept a clean sheet in seven of their last eight wins.

Both of these sides were involved in high-scoring opening group games – Finland drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands and Ukraine being edged out 3-2 by Denmark. Four of Ukraine’s last six games have now featured at least four goals and that trend can continue in Kosice.

England have been in great goalscoring form and should have few problems penetrating a Slovenian defence that was regularly exposed in their opening game against Germany.

Germany had few problems seeing off Slovenia but their 3-0 victory was only their third clean sheet in their last nine outings, so there is a strong chance the Czech Republic can also find the net in this potentially high-scoring contest.

Both of these sides were involved in high-scoring opening group games – Finland drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands and Ukraine being edged out 3-2 by Denmark. Four of Ukraine’s last six games have now featured at least four goals and that trend can continue in Kosice.

While a dominant Bayern win is likely, five could be their limit. Golden Boot-chasing Harry Kane will be aiming to get a head start on his competitors against lesser opposition but Vincent Kompany may limit the minutes of many of his stars.  At the other end Auckland City are unlikely to threaten.

Germany had few problems seeing off Slovenia but their 3-0 victory was only their third clean sheet in their last nine outings, so there is a strong chance the Czech Republic can also find the net in this one.

PSG’s firepower cannot be denied but they have conceded in nine of their last 12 matches, so the door is open for Atletico, who netted four goals in their final two La Liga matches of the season, to also get on the scoresheet.

Porto managed just one goal against Wydad AC in their first warm-up friendly for this tournament before losing 2-0 to minnows Riga last time. They are lacking fluidity and may not even have enough to score against Palmeiras, who kept a clean sheet in seven of their last eight wins.

England have been in great goalscoring form and should have few problems penetrating a Slovenian defence that was regularly exposed in their opening game against Germany.

England have been in great goalscoring form and should have few problems penetrating a Slovenian defence that was regularly exposed in their opening game against Germany.

Germany have been full of goals and have a star striker in Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, so we fancy them to claim a victory over the Czech Republic.

The Netherlands are unbeaten in 11 matches at this level, a run that stretches back to March 2024, and after scoring a stoppage-time equaliser against Finland in their group opener, they will hope to have too much for Denmark, who beat Ukraine last time out, but were winless in four before that.

PSG have lost only four of their last 41 matches and two of those defeats came when the Ligue 1 title was wrapped up. The treble winners have looked simply irresistible at times this season and they should have too much quality for an inconsistent Atletico Madrid.

Porto are favourites to top Group A at the Club World Cup but they are unlikely to open with a win against Palmeiras, who have won eight of their last ten matches. Porto won just ten of their final 23 matches of a dismal season and look set to struggle against Abel Ferreira’s strong Palmeiras side.

Thomas Muller will leave Bayern after this tournament and it would be no surprise if he goes out in style.  The 35-year-old is expected to start this game given the fitness concerns surrounding team-mate Jamal Musiala and he can mark the appearance with a goal.

Germany had few problems seeing off Slovenia but their 3-0 victory was only their third clean sheet in their last nine outings, so there is a strong chance the Czech Republic can find the net.

PSG can win this game, but given the French outfit have conceded in nine of their last 12 matches, there should be plenty of opportunities for Atletico Madrid to get on the scoresheet.

Columbus Crew have lost just one of their last nine home games in MLS and they can claim maximum points when they host Vancouver.

Philadelphia Union sit top of the MLS Eastern Conference thanks largely to a nine-match unbeaten run that includes six wins. Against a Charlotte FC side that have lost six of their last eight, this showdown at Subaru Park should only end in one way, a home victory.

Inter Miami are the top scorers in the MLS but they have also conceded more goals than any team currently in the play-off positions in that division.  That should set this Club World Cup opener up nicely, with Al Ahly having netted 21 goals across their last six competitive fixtures.

The Red Bulls have struggled on the road this season with five losses in eight trips. Austin can make their home advantage count here.

Chicago put seven past DC United last time out and a whopping 24 goals have been scored across their last five games, 17 for and seven against. With 12 of Nashville’s last 14 MLS games going over 2.5 goals, this could be another high-scoring contest.

Houston have won three of their last five MLS games and should prove too strong for the Eastern Conference’s worst team CF Montreal, who have won just once this season and have taken only a solitary point from their last four games.

Real Salt Lake have won only two of their last 13 games, failing to oblige in seven, so this could be an ideal opportunity for DC United as they attempt to arrest their slump. The visitors have taken seven points from their last five away matches.