Football Betting Tips

Liverpool look like the best value pick, with the Reds putting their struggles behind them with an eight-game unbeaten run. The Reds have the fourth-best Expected Goals record across the first six Champions League gameweeks, while they’ve recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins over Real Madrid and Inter Milan in Europe. Arne Slot’s side have a kind double-header in January, leaving them primed for a top-eight finish. With the Premier League coasting towards a fifth Champions League berth, the Reds should be in a good position to focus on European success in the spring.

Spain have some incredibly talented individuals, Lamine Yamal being the prime example, but are strong in all areas and don’t have any particular weaknesses. They won Euro 2024 with relative ease and they should be too good for their continental rivals at the World Cup. They also look a level above South American heavyweights Argentina and Brazil, suggesting they will be the team to beat at the World Cup this summer.

Senegal have made it to two of the last three Africa Cup of Nations finals, and they have won four of their five games this tournament, scoring 11 times and conceding just twice. Egypt were fortunate to beat Ivory Coast last time out, which followed draws against Benin and Angola.

Morocco are unbeaten in their last 22 games and have won 18 of those. They beat Cameroon last time out and won 4-0 the last time these sides met. Nigeria have looked solid, but the Atlas Lions should be too strong for them.

Michael Olise scored twice in the rout of VfL to take his tally to nine goals for the season in the Bundesliga. Three of those goals have come in his last two games and the Frenchman can continue his purple patch with a strike at the RheinEnergieStadion.

Celtic’s Yang Hyun-jun is in form with three goals in his last four games and he can add to his account at Falkirk.

Claudio Braga was on target for Hearts at Dundee and he looks a good anytime scorer option here. Braga scored at St Mirren earlier in the season and has three goals in his last six games.

Bukayo Saka is going through a bit of a dry spell but he can end a nine-game run without a goal at Stamford Bridge. Saka has two assists in his last four appearances and looked sharp without scoring in the draw with Liverpool in the last round of fixtures, recording two shots. The Arsenal forward should come into this game fresh after remaining on the bench against Portsmouth at the weekend, and is a contender to get on the scoresheet.

Brahim Diaz is the top goalscorer in the Africa Cup of Nations with five strikes. The Real Madrid forward has scored in all five appearances this tournament and can continue his fine form in the semi-finals.

Koln are on a seven-game winless run and now looks a bad time for the Billy Goats to come up against Bayern. The Bavarians have scored 12 goals and conceded just one across their last two games and have scored multiple goals in each of their last seven games (W6, D1). Bayern won 4-1 at this venue in the DfB Pokal earlier in the season and look capable of covering a -2 handicap on Wednesday.

Celtic claimed a 4-0 win over Dundee United in Martin O’Neill’s second first game back in charge at the weekend and they can follow that up by beating Falkirk on Wednesday. The hosts can get on the scoresheet in defeat as they are in decent form with three wins in their last four games, and Celtic have conceded in eight of their last nine.

Inter Milan have scored at least twice in their last seven league games, notching nine goals across meetings with Como, Bologna, and Napoli in their last three at home. They meet a Lecce side who are bottom of the xG table, and the visitors are set to be outclassed in this trip.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight games against Chelsea and have seven wins in their last nine games. They have only kept one clean sheet in their last seven, though, so may concede against a Blues side that have scored in their last three meetings with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Bayern won 4-1 at this venue earlier in the season in a cup game and the form of both teams suggests the visitors can go one better in this league game. A Koln consolation looks likely as they have only failed to score in two of their last nine games, despite winning just one of those fixtures, and Bayern have conceded in nine of their last 11 games.

Celtic claimed a 4-0 win over Dundee United in Martin O’Neill’s second first game back in charge at the weekend and they can follow that up by beating Falkirk on Wednesday. The hosts can get on the scoresheet in defeat as they are in decent form with three wins in their last four games, and Celtic have conceded in eight of their last nine.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight games against Chelsea and have seven wins in their last nine games. They have only kept one clean sheet in their last seven, though, so may concede against a Blues side that have scored in their last three meetings with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Bayern Munich put eight past Wolfsburg last time out to take their tally to an incredible 63 goals in 16 Bundesliga fixtures. They have scored four or more in three of their last four league games and each of their last two away games, while Cologne have conceded four goals in home meetings with Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in their last five home matches.

Inter Milan have scored at least twice in their last seven league games, notching nine goals across meetings with Como, Bologna, and Napoli in their last three at home. They meet a Lecce side who are bottom of the xG table, and the visitors are set to be outclassed in this trip.

Michael Olise scored twice in the rout of VfL to take his tally to nine goals for the season in the Bundesliga. Three of those goals have come in his last two games and the Frenchman can continue his purple patch with a strike at the RheinEnergieStadion.

Claudio Braga was on target for Hearts at Dundee and he looks a good anytime scorer option here. Braga scored at St Mirren earlier in the season and has three goals in his last six games.

Brahim Diaz is the top goalscorer in the Africa Cup of Nations with five strikes. The Real Madrid forward has scored in all five appearances this tournament and can continue his fine form in the semi-finals.

Michael Olise scored twice in the rout of VfL to take his tally to nine goals for the season in the Bundesliga. Three of those goals have come in his last two games and the Frenchman can continue his purple patch with a strike at the RheinEnergieStadion.

Hearts have won five of their last six games and have kept back-to-back clean sheets. The Jambos can win without conceding against St Mirren, who have lost their last three games and have scored just one goal across their last four games.

Inter Milan have scored at least twice in their last seven league games, notching nine goals across meetings with Como, Bologna, and Napoli in their last three at home. They meet a Lecce side who are bottom of the xG table, and the visitors are set to be outclassed in this trip.

Senegal have made it to two of the last three Africa Cup of Nations finals, and they have won four of their five games this tournament, scoring 11 times and conceding just twice. Egypt were fortunate to beat Ivory Coast last time out, which followed draws against Benin and Angola.

Leipzig are third, five places and six points above eighth-placed Freiburg, with nine wins and four defeats compared to six wins and five losses for the visitors. The hosts have won six of their last seven home Bundesliga games, scored 19 goals in seven matches, and conceded just six, averaging 0.86 per game.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight games against Chelsea and they haven’t lost at Stamford Bridge since 2018. The Gunners are the team in form with seven wins and no defeats across their last nine games, while Chelsea have just one win in six and may need time to adjust after a change in manager. The visitors look well placed to seize a first leg lead.

Morocco are unbeaten in their last 22 games and have won 18 of those. They beat Cameroon last time out and won 4-0 the last time these sides met. Nigeria have looked solid, but the Atlas Lions should be too strong for them.

A 2-0 win for Hearts is the pick as they have scored exactly twice in four of their last six games, while the Saints have conceded at least twice in seven of their last eight away assignments across all competitions.

Lecce have scored only 13 times in 19 league games, while they’ve created just 4.75 xG across their eight away trips. Inter Milan have recorded five wins to nil over bottom-half sides, while recording big victories over Fiorentina, Cremonese, and Torino at home.

Celtic claimed a 4-0 win over Dundee United in Martin O’Neill’s second first game back in charge at the weekend and they can follow that up by beating Falkirk on Wednesday. The hosts can get on the scoresheet in defeat as they are in decent form with three wins in their last four games, and Celtic have conceded in eight of their last nine.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last eight games against Chelsea and have seven wins in their last nine games. They have only kept one clean sheet in their last seven, though, so may concede against a Blues side that have scored in their last three meetings with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Inter Milan have scored at least twice in their last seven league games, notching nine goals across meetings with Como, Bologna, and Napoli in their last three at home. They meet a Lecce side who are bottom of the xG table, and the visitors are set to be outclassed in this trip.

Verona have lost ten of their 19 league games and look set for more misery when they take on Bologna, who have won three of the last four head-to-heads and are better than their recent record suggests.

Union have won the xG battle in each of their last six games, but five of those matches have also seen both teams find the net. Augsburg have suffered 10 defeats in 16 Bundesliga matches, including losing half of their home games. However, their home matches have seen plenty of chances, so back a high-scoring away win.

These two teams have drawn 14 of their combined 38 matches this season. Como are unbeaten at home and Milan have won just two of their last six across all comps (D3, L1) so the hosts should be able to claim at least a point.

Both teams have scored in seven of Valencia’s last eight games and they have scored in 10 consecutive fixtures across all comps. La Liga 2 outfit Burgos should be able to find the back of the net, having scored seven goals across their last five games.

Barcelona had won five games in a row by two or more goals prior to their 3-2 Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid. The Catalan giants should be able to win fairly comfortably against second tier opponents but Racing can at least grab a consolation effort. The hosts edged out La Liga side Villarreal in the previous round and are yet to draw a blank at home in any competition, scoring 25 goals at this venue in 11 league games.

Tijuana held a strong Club America side to a 0-0 draw in their season opener and can follow that up by beating Queretaro. Tijuana have won each of the last three head-to-head meetings and finished five places above their hosts in the standings last season.

Over 2.5 goals could be the best angle here, Club America’s games averages exactly three goals per-game last season and Atletico San Luis’ averaged 3.2. The visitors are clear underdogs but they scored a respectable 25 goals in 17 games last season so may be able to add to the total.

Tijuana held a strong Club America side to a 0-0 draw in their season opener and can follow that up by beating Queretaro. Tijuana have won each of the last three head-to-head meetings and finished five places above their hosts in the standings last season.

Both teams have scored in four of Tigres’ last five competitive games and they have scored in six consecutive fixtures. U.N.A.M have seen goals at both ends in each of their last five games and they have gone 12 games without a clean sheet.

Verona have lost ten of their 19 league games and look set for more misery when they take on Bologna, who have won three of the last four head-to-heads and are better than their recent record suggests.

These two teams have drawn 14 of their combined 38 matches this season and with Como unbeaten at home and Milan yet to lose on their travels, another stalemate could be on the cards for these European candidates.

Verona have lost ten of their 19 league games and look set for more misery when they take on Bologna, who have won three of the last four head-to-heads and are better than their recent record suggests.

Union have won the xG battle in each of their last six games, but five of those matches have also seen both teams find the net. Augsburg have suffered 10 defeats in 16 Bundesliga matches, including losing half of their home games. However, their home matches have seen plenty of chances, so back a high-scoring away win.

These two teams have drawn 14 of their combined 38 matches this season. Como are unbeaten at home and Milan have won just two of their last six across all comps (D3, L1) so the hosts should be able to claim at least a point.

Both teams have scored in seven of Valencia’s last eight games and they have scored in 10 consecutive fixtures across all comps. La Liga 2 outfit Burgos should be able to find the back of the net, having scored seven goals across their last five games.

Barcelona had won five games in a row by two or more goals prior to their 3-2 Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid. The Catalan giants should be able to cover a -1 handicap against second tier opponents.

Illic hasn’t scored this season, but he leads all Union players in terms of xG generated. The Serbian had 0.8 xG in their weekend clash with Mainz, while he scored a brace in this fixture last season as Union claimed a 2-1 win.

Union have won the xG battle in each of their last six games, but five of those matches have also seen both teams find the net. Augsburg have suffered 10 defeats in 16 Bundesliga matches, including losing half of their home games. However, their home matches have seen plenty of chances, so back a high-scoring away win.

Three of Union’s last four matches have featured at least four goals, and the visitors generated over 3.0 xG in their clash with Mainz on Saturday. Augsburg conceded four goals on Sunday as they suffered a 10th defeat on the campaign, but they’ve scored nine times in eight home matches this season. The stats suggest these sides can combine for at least four goals.

These two teams have drawn 14 of their combined 38 matches this season and with Como unbeaten at home and Milan yet to lose on their travels, so an ultra-competitive affair seems likely. Eight of Como’s nine home games this season have gone under 2.5 goals and goals could be at a premium here.

Three of Union’s last four matches have featured at least four goals, and the visitors generated over 3.0 xG in their clash with Mainz on Saturday. Augsburg conceded four goals on Sunday as they suffered a 10th defeat on the campaign, but they’ve scored nine times in eight home matches this season. We’re going with a 3-1 Union win. 

These two teams have drawn 14 of their combined 38 matches this season and with Como unbeaten at home and Milan yet to lose on their travels, another stalemate could be on the cards for these European candidates. Eight of Como’s nine home games this season have gone under 2.5 goals and they have drawn three of those 1-1. A repeat of that scoreline looks like a solid pick in what should be an ultra-competitive affair.

Union have won the xG battle in each of their last six games, but five of those matches have also seen both teams find the net. Augsburg conceded four goals on Sunday as they suffered a 10th defeat on the campaign, but they’ve scored nine times in eight home matches this season.

Both teams have scored in seven of Valencia’s last eight games and they have scored in 10 consecutive fixtures across all comps. La Liga 2 outfit Burgos should be able to find the back of the net, having scored seven goals across their last five games.