Football Betting Tips

Scamacca has scored in Atalanta’s last two home games in the Champions League, and the Italian forward has netted in each of his last three home starts for La Dea.

Weston McKennie has been revelling in a central attacking role akin to a number 10 this season. The American has scored in three of Juventus’ last five Champions League games.

Desire Doue has scored three goals in his last two appearances, including two in PSG’s 3-2 first-leg win.

Kylian Mbappe has scored eight goals in his last four Champions League matches, including two against Benfica in January.

Since Raffaele Palladino was appointed Atalanta head coach, La Dea have won 10 of their 12 home matches. That run continued with a 2-1 victory over Italian champions Napoli on Sunday. Atalanta have scored twice in their last six home games across all competitions, while Dortmund’s only away win in Europe this term came at FC Copenhagen.

Juventus, who are 5-2 down from the first leg, have shown remarkable comeback powers this year – against Dortmund and Bodo/Glimt. They could gain some revenge against a Galatasaray side that have lost three of their four away Champions League games this season.

PSG have won three of their last four home games 3-0, 5-0 and 3-0. They can secure a comfortable win against a Monaco outfit they have beaten 4-1 and 5-2 on two of the Principality side’s last three visits to Paris. Monaco have lost two and drawn two of their last five away games, conceding six at Real Madrid recently.

Real Madrid have won five of their last six home games by more than one goal. They created four big chances against Benfica’s none in the first leg and have the capacity to score multiple goals against a Benfica side have lost two of their last three away Champions League games by more than one goal.

Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation was confirmed in a derby defeat over the weekend but that ship had sailed a long time ago, mathematics aside. The Owls did at least score against Sheffield United and have now scored in back-to-back games after a run of 1 games without a goal. They have little chance of claiming any points at in-form Norwich, who have won seven of their last nine, but they can at least get on the scoresheet as the Canaries have conceded in six of their last seven home games.

Juventus, who are 5-2 down from the first leg, have shown remarkable comeback powers this year – against Dortmund and Bodo/Glimt. They could gain some revenge against a Galatasaray side that have lost three of their four away Champions League games this season, but any win is likely to feature plenty of goals given they have shipped 15 across their last five games.

Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation was confirmed in a derby defeat over the weekend but that ship had sailed a long time ago, mathematics aside. The Owls did at least score against Sheffield United and have now scored in back-to-back games after a run of 1 games without a goal. They have little chance of claiming any points at in-form Norwich, who have won seven of their last nine, but they can at least get on the scoresheet. The Canaries have conceded in six of their last seven home games so backing both teams to score looks a good angle here.

Sheffield United have seen both teams score in five of their last six games and they have scored in all of those, while there have been goals at both ends in each of their last six games at Bramall Lane. Pacesetters Coventry have struck five times across their last two games and both teams to score has been a winning bet in six of their last eight away games.

Birmingham are one of the Championship’s form teams as they are on an eight-game unbeaten run, while they are unbeaten in 10 in normal time across all competitions. The Blues have won their last three away games and look good value to make it four in a row at play-off rivals Millwall, who produced a limp performance in defeat to relegation-threatened Portsmouth at The Den over the weekend.

Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation was confirmed in a derby defeat over the weekend but that ship had sailed a long time ago, mathematics aside. The Owls did at least score against Sheffield United and have now scored in back-to-back games after a run of 1 games without a goal. They have little chance of claiming any points at in-form Norwich, who have won seven of their last nine, but they can at least get on the scoresheet as the Canaries have conceded in six of their last seven home games.

Juventus, who are 5-2 down from the first leg, have shown remarkable comeback powers this year – against Dortmund and Bodo/Glimt. They could gain some revenge against a Galatasaray side that have lost three of their four away Champions League games this season, but any win is likely to feature plenty fo goals given they have shipped 15 across their last five games. Juve will have to go on all-out attack from the start to turn the tie around. Juve have scored an average of 2.25 goals per home Champions League game this term and have to throw caution to the wind, which could lead to another high-scoring encounter between these two sides after their seven-goal showing in Istanbul.

Real Madrid have won five of their last six home games by more than one goal. They created four big chances against Benfica’s none in the first leg and have the capacity to score multiple goals against a Benfica side have lost two of their last three away Champions League games by more than one goal.

Birmingham are one of the Championship’s form teams as they are on an eight-game unbeaten run, while they are unbeaten in 10 in normal time across all competitions. The Blues have won their last three away games and look good value to make it four in a row at play-off rivals Millwall, who produced a limp performance in defeat to relegation-threatened Portsmouth at The Den over the weekend.

Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation was confirmed in a derby defeat over the weekend but that ship had sailed a long time ago, mathematics aside. The Owls did at least score against Sheffield United and have now scored in back-to-back games after a run of 1 games without a goal. They have little chance of claiming any points at in-form Norwich, who have won seven of their last nine, but they can at least get on the scoresheet. The Canaries have conceded in six of their last seven home games so backing both teams to score looks a good angle here.

Sheffield United have seen both teams score in five of their last six games and they have scored in all of those, while there have been goals at both ends in each of their last six games at Bramall Lane. Pacesetters Coventry have struck five times across their last two games and both teams to score has been a winning bet in six of their last eight away games.

Oxford have not scored in seven of their last nine games and missed a couple of good chances against Middlesbrough on Saturday. They were forced to defend for almost the entire second half and could be weary from the effort, so back Stoke to grind out a win at home.

Birmingham are one of the Championship’s form teams as they are on an eight-game unbeaten run, while they are unbeaten in 10 in normal time across all competitions. The Blues have won their last three away games and look good value to make it four in a row at play-off rivals Millwall, who produced a limp performance in defeat to relegation-threatened Portsmouth at The Den over the weekend.

Juventus, who are 5-2 down from the first leg, have shown remarkable comeback powers this year – against Dortmund and Bodo/Glimt. They could gain some revenge against a Galatasaray side that have lost three of their four away Champions League games this season, but any win is likely to feature plenty fo goals given they have shipped 15 across their last five games. Juve will have to go on all-out attack from the start to turn the tie around. Juve have scored an average of 2.25 goals per home Champions League game this term and have to throw caution to the wind, which could lead to another high-scoring encounter between these two sides after their seven-goal showing in Istanbul. 

PSG have won two of their last four home games 3-0 and look capable of doing something similar againsta Monaco side with defensive problems. The visitors have shipped multiple goals in three of their last five games, take a chance on PSG scoring at least three.

PSG have won three of their last four home games 3-0, 5-0 and 3-0. They can secure a comfortable win against a Monaco outfit they have beaten 4-1 and 5-2 on two of the Principality side’s last three visits to Paris. Monaco have lost two and drawn two of their last five away games, conceding six at Real Madrid recently.

Real Madrid have won five of their last six home games by more than one goal. They created four big chances against Benfica’s none in the first leg and have the capacity to score multiple goals against a Benfica side have lost two of their last three away Champions League games by more than one goal.

PSG have won two of their last four home games 3-0 and look capable of doing something similar againsta Monaco side with defensive problems. The visitors have shipped multiple goals in three of their last five games and lost by more than one goal in two of those.

Real Madrid are averaging around 2.5 goals per game in Europe this season, but usually step it up a notch in the knockout rounds, so could be worth backing to win 3-0. Benfica conceded three at Newcastle in the league stage and are sure to face an opponent with as much, if not more, intensity here.

Noah won the first leg 1-0 but with home advantage AZ can strike back. The Dutch side have suffered just two defeats at this venue all season and Noah failed to win any of their league phase trips. The visitors can get on the scoresheet, however, as they showed they can compete with their hosts in the first meeting and AZ have conceded in five consecutive home games.

Celta have beaten PAOK twice this season and can complete a hat-trick by ending this tie with a victory on Thursday. PAOK did score in both previous meetings between these side and they scored in all their league phase trips. The visitors have to go for it as they bid to recover a deficit and they can get on the scoresheet, that should lead to a high-scoring game and over 3.5 goals has a strong chance at the Balaidos.

Crystal Palace were unable to find a way past Zrinjski in last week’s first leg, but they responded by beating Wolves 1-0 on Sunday, their first home success since November. Zrinjski failed to win any of their away games in the Conference League and they were also unable to trouble the scoresheet.

Genk won the first leg 3-1 and with home advantage they can see off Dinamo Zagreb with another victory. The Smurfs have won five of their last six games, while Dinamo struggled on their travels in the league phase and have lost their last two trips in Europe. Genk have struggled for clean sheets at home but they have an opportunity for a shut-out here. Dinamo have failed to score in two of their last three trips and in their last two European away days.

Bologna won the first leg 1-0 and should be able to win the tie, but Brann can at least get on the scoresheet. Brann’s season ends if they are eliminated and they should throw everything at Bologna. The hosts have just one clean sheet in their last 13 home games and Brann scored at PAOK and Lille during the league phase, but Bologna are on a three-game winning streak and the Italian side have more than enough quality to win even if they do concede.

Celta have beaten PAOK twice this season and can complete a hat-trick by ending this tie with a victory on Thursday. PAOK did score in both previous meetings between these side and they scored in all their league phase trips. The visitors have to go for it as they bid to recover a deficit and they can get on the scoresheet, but a Celta win is expected.

Crvena Zvezda have beaten Lille twice already this season and have a 1-0 lead to defend in this second leg. The Serbian club are on a six-game winning streak, and can make home advantage count against Lille – who have three defeats and just one win in their last five trips.

The first leg finished 2-2 and with home advantage Plzen can claim the win and seal a last 16 spot on Thursday. The Czech outfit remain unbeaten in this competition and are unbeaten in six at home, while Panathinaikos have won just two of their last seven away games – losing three.

This will be the third meeting between these sides this season and over 2.5 goals has landed in each of the previous two, and both teams scored on each occasion. Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in Ferencvaros’ last five games and in four of Ludogorets’ last five.

Genk won the first leg 3-1 and with home advantage they can see off Dinamo Zagreb with another victory. The Smurfs have won five of their last six games, while Dinamo struggled on their travels in the league phase and have lost their last two trips in Europe. Dinamo lost 2-0 at Mudtjylland and 4-0 at Lille during the league phase, they could be picked apart by Genk and the hosts look capable of winning with some room to spare. 

Fenerbache have to throw everything at Forest in this second leg and they have scored in seven of their nine games in the competition so far. Forest have only lost one of their last five matches at home and they scored two or more in each of their four games at the City Ground in the League Phase. Forest won the first leg 3-0 but goals at both ends looks likely in the return fixture.

Stuttgart were good value for their 4-1 win in the first leg and with Celtic potentially set to rest players with one eye on their crucial Scottish Premiership clash against Rangers on Sunday, Die Roten are fancied for another comfortable success. Take the hosts to overcome a goal deficit on the handicap.

Velez Sarsfield lead the way in Argentina’s top tier after six rounds of fixtures and they’ve got a perfect home record with six wins in as many games. They should be able to claim maximum points against a Riestra outfit who are still seeking their first victory.

Corinthians come into this game as big price underdogs but they can at least avoid defeat. The visitors have six points on the board after three games and are unbeaten in six on their travels across all competitions, while Cruzeiro have just one point on the board after their three Serie A outings.

Both teams have scored in each of the last four meetings between these sides and that pattern could continue here. Both teams have scored in all three of Gremio’s league games and Atletico Mineiro are yet to keep as clean sheet – scoring five goals across their three games themselves.

Fluminense look capable of avoiding defeat at least in this early season battle between two title hopefuls. Both of these teams have made unbeaten starts to the season with two wins and a draw apiece, and Fluminense have a decent record against Palmeiras with two wins and a draw in the last four meetings. Flu have also lost just one of their last four trips to this venue.

Velez Sarsfield lead the way in Argentina’s top tier after six rounds of fixtures and they’ve got a perfect home record with six wins in as many games. They should be able to claim maximum points against a Riestra outfit who are still seeking their first victory.

Corinthians come into this game as big price underdogs but they can at least avoid defeat. The visitors have six points on the board after three games and are unbeaten in six on their travels across all competitions, while Cruzeiro have just one point on the board after their three Serie A outings.

Fluminense look capable of avoiding defeat at least in this early season battle between two title hopefuls. Both of these teams have made unbeaten starts to the season with two wins and a draw apiece, and Fluminense have a decent record against Palmeiras with two wins and a draw in the last four meetings. Flu have also lost just one of their last four trips to this venue.

Celje won the first leg 3-2 and another entertaining tie could be on the cards. Both teams have scored in all five of Celje’s games since the Slovenian winter break, while Drita have scored in each of their last seven games.

Rijeka hold a 1-0 lead after the first leg and this tie could spring into life in Croatia. Omonia have scored in seven of their last eight away games, hitting 20 goals themselves during that period, while both teams have scored in three of Rijeka’s last four at home.

Both teams scored in the first leg and goals at both ends could be on the cards again. Celtic have scored and conceded in five consecutive games, while both teams have scored in each of Stuttgart’s last four.

Crystal Palace were unable to find a way past Zrinjski in last week’s first leg, but they responded by beating Wolves 1-0 on Sunday, their first home success since November. Zrinjski failed to win any of their away games in the Conference League and they were also unable to trouble the scoresheet.

Fiorentina secured a hefty 3-0 advantage in this Conference League playoff away from home last week, and they should have few problems finishing the job back in Florence on Thursday. All three goals came in the second half of last Thursday’s contest in Poland, and La Viola are fancied to keep a clean sheet and extend their winning run to four matches.

This will be the third meeting between these sides this season and over 2.5 goals has landed in each of the previous two, and both teams scored on each occasion. Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in Ferencvaros’ last five games and in four of Ludogorets’ last five.

Samsunspor won the first leg 1-0 but we should see a bit more action in the return fixture, as Skendija arrive knowing they need a win. There have been at least three goals scored in two of the visitors’ last three games and they have scored eight goals themselves across their last four, while over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in three of Samsunspor’s last six home assignments.

Stuttgart won 4-1 in Glasgow last week and should be able to score at least three when they host Celtic on Thursday. VfB have scored at least three goals in six of their last eight games, while the Bhoys have shipped at least two in three consecutive games.

Crvena Zvezda have beaten Lille twice already this season and have a 1-0 lead to defend in this second leg. The Serbian club are on a six-game winning streak, and can make home advantage count against Lille – who have three defeats and just one win in their last five trips.

The first leg finished 2-2 and with home advantage Plzen can claim the win and seal a last 16 spot on Thursday. The Czech outfit remain unbeaten in this competition and are unbeaten in six at home, while Panathinaikos have won just two of their last seven away games – losing three.

Rijeka hold a 1-0 lead after the first leg and this tie could spring into life in Croatia. Omonia have scored in seven of their last eight away games, hitting 20 goals themselves during that period, while both teams have scored in three of Rijeka’s last four at home.

Stuttgart were good value for their 4-1 win in the first leg and with Celtic potentially set to rest players with one eye on their crucial Scottish Premiership clash against Rangers on Sunday, Die Roten are fancied for another comfortable success. Take the hosts to overcome a goal deficit on the handicap.

Celta have beaten PAOK twice this season and can complete a hat-trick by ending this tie with a victory on Thursday. PAOK did score in both previous meetings between these side and they scored in all their league phase trips. The visitors have to go for it as they bid to recover a deficit and they can get on the scoresheet, but a Celta win is expected. Celta have scored at least twice in five of their last six home games and a bold play on a 4-1 home win is the pick here, potentially with a couple of goals for the hosts late on as PAOK may need to simply throw everyone forward and that should allow Celta to kill the tie off on the counter.

Genk won the first leg 3-1 and with home advantage they can see off Dinamo Zagreb with another victory. The Smurfs have won five of their last six games, while Dinamo struggled on their travels in the league phase and have lost their last two trips in Europe. Genk have struggled for clean sheets at home but they did claim a 2-0 success over Anderlecht at this venue earlier this month and will focus on defence as they bid to protect their lead. Dinamo have failed to score in two of their last three trips and in their last two European away days, so a 2-0 home win has a chance.

Genk won the first leg 3-1 and with home advantage they can see off Dinamo Zagreb with another victory. The Smurfs have won five of their last six games, while Dinamo struggled on their travels in the league phase and have lost their last two trips in Europe.

Celta have beaten PAOK twice this season and can complete a hat-trick by ending this tie with a victory on Thursday. The La Liga outfit have won five of their last six home games, while the Greek visitors have six defeats and no wins in eight previous visits to Spain.

Genk won the first leg 3-1 and with home advantage they can see off Dinamo Zagreb with another victory. The Smurfs have won five of their last six games, while Dinamo struggled on their travels in the league phase and have lost their last two trips in Europe. Genk have struggled for clean sheets at home but they did claim a 2-0 success over Anderlecht at this venue earlier this month and will focus on defence as they bid to protect their lead. Dinamo have failed to score in two of their last three trips and in their last two European away days, so a 2-0 home win has a chance.

This tie is poised at 1-1 but with home advantage Lausanne should be able to overcome Sigma Olomouc in Switzerland. Lausanne have just one defeat in nine at home and beat Italy’s Fiorentina at this venue during the league phase, while the Czech visitors have four defeats in their last five away – including a loss to Lincoln in Gibraltar.

Forest cruised to a 3-0 victory in the first leg against their Turkish opponents and they were minutes away from securing a draw against Liverpool at the weekend. Fenerbahce won only won of their away games in the League Phase of the Europa League and should fall short once again.

Noah won the first leg 1-0 but with home advantage AZ can strike back. The Dutch side have suffered just two defeats at this venue all season and Noah failed to win any of their league phase trips. The visitors can get on the scoresheet, however, as they showed they can compete with their hosts in the first meeting and AZ have conceded in five consecutive home games.

Iago Aspas should be handed a Celta start after scoring twice from the bench in the win over Mallorca at the weekend. Aspas has also scored in both previous meetings with PAOK and the 38-year-old can terrorise the Thessaloniki outfit once again.

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.