Football Betting Tips

Haiti Couleurs is the interesting stamina-horse, with definite Synchronised/Native River vibes about him, while Gaelic Warrior is classy on his day but has had three very hard races coming here. Last year’s winner Inothewayurthinkin has bombed out in three runs since, while a big run from the mighty Envoi Allen would bring the house down on his Cheltenham farewell.

The Jukebox Man beat both Gaelic Warrior (third) and JANGO BAIE (fourth) in the King George at Christmas but a decent blanket would have covered them. Nicky Henderson’s runner was outpaced before staying on, as he was in his Arkle win here last season. He’s got the profile of a Gold Cup winner and could relish this test at a course where he is unbeaten in two runs.

Gent have won three of their last five at home but have only kept one clean sheet in this period. They should get the win against a Zulte Waragem side winless on the road since September in the Belgium top flight. They have lost their last six trips away, but have scored in five of these defeats.

Fergal O’Brien’s thirst for a festival winner here could be satisfied by SIXMILEBRIDGE. He’s proving quite the talent since going chasing and remains unbeaten having landed the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown last time. He has won here over fences already and a mark of 150 is within range.

Rapidly progressive young star KABRAL DU MATHAN won the Relkeel in good style here on New Year’s Day and could emulate Big Buck’s and Flooring Porter by winning this at age six. Indeed, he could follow their lead and win it more than once based on what he’s been doing lately.

Bologna have five wins in their last six games and can strike first against Roma, who are winless in four on the road games The hosts have a good record against Roma, particularly at this venue where they are unbeaten in four (W2, D2), and they can seize the initiative as underdogs by winning the first leg of this all-Serie A tie.

Both teams have scored in each of Lyon’s last four matches, while Celta have kept only one clean sheet across their five home games in this competition. The hosts have scored in all 10 of their Europa League matches so far, while Lyon’s attacking quality helped them to top the League Phase. Lyon are winless in four matches following an impressive winning run, and they head to a Celta Vigo side who will be targeting this competition. The hosts won four of their five home ties in the Europa League this term and can strike first in Spain in the first leg.

Fergal O’Brien’s thirst for a festival winner here could be satisfied by SIXMILEBRIDGE. He’s proving quite the talent since going chasing and remains unbeaten having landed the Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown last time. He has won here over fences already and a mark of 150 is within range.

Bologna have five wins in their last six games and can strike first against Roma, who are winless in four on the road games The hosts have a good record against Roma, particularly at this venue where they are unbeaten in four (W2, D2), and they can seize the initiative as underdogs by winning the first leg of this all-Serie A tie.

Atletico Madrid were handily beaten by Arsenal and Liverpool in the League Phase, while they were a mess defensively against Club Brugge in the last round. Spurs won all four home games on their way to finishing fourth in the first round, and they can match an Atletico side who have been far from dominant in Europe in recent seasons.

Sporting are arguably the weakest of the top-eight sides, while Bodo have won four straight European games including home and away victories over Inter Milan. The Norwegian side went to the semis in the Europa League last year, and they can see off a Sporting side who overperformed their xG numbers at a huge rate in the League Phase.

While Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in the summer’s Club World Cup, Enzo Maresca’s tactical tweaks were key in that victory. Months on, and the Blues look to have gone backwards. PSG clearly took issue with the Blues, and they can claim some revenge after eliminating three Premier League sides on their way to last season’s final.

These two sides are meeting in the knockouts for the fifth straight year, and Real Madrid have won three of the previous four meetings, including the last two. The Spanish giants have won eight of their last 10 under new boss Arbeloa at the time of the draw, and they are one of the few sides in Europe with the individual talent to match City.

Both teams have scored in Panathinaikos’ last four games and in their last four European outings. Betis have seen goals at both ends in three of their last four games and they have conceded in seven of their last eight on the road.

Both teams have scored in four of Porto’s last five Europa League games, and they meet a Stuttgart side who have scored at least twice in five of their last six matches. The German outfit are without a clean sheet in their last five European games, so back both teams to score.

Both teams have scored in each of Lyon’s last four matches, while Celta have kept only one clean sheet across their five home games in this competition. The hosts have scored in all 10 of their Europa League matches so far, while Lyon’s attacking quality helped them to top the League Phase.

Mainz are the clear favourites and their quality should see them win then tie, while they are the more likely winners on the night in the first leg as they are in form domestically with just one loss in their last seven league games (W3, D3). Sigma can keep it tight, however, and they should be expected to get on the scoresheet as they have scored in eight consecutive home games, and both teams have scored in their last four home Conference League games.

Bologna have five wins in their last six games and can strike first against Roma, who are winless in four on the road games The hosts have a good record against Roma, particularly at this venue where they are unbeaten in four (W2, D2), and they can seize the initiative as underdogs by winning the first leg of this all-Serie A tie.

Lille were beaten at home by Crvena Zvezda in the last round, one of five defeats they’ve suffered in their last eight Europa League matches. The hosts have also lost five of seven meetings with the five sides above them in Ligue 1, so back them to fall short against a Villa side who won seven of eight League Phase matches.

Both teams have scored in Panathinaikos’ last four games and in their last four European outings. Betis have seen goals at both ends in three of their last four games and they have conceded in seven of their last eight on the road.

Both teams have scored in four of Porto’s last five Europa League games, and they meet a Stuttgart side who have scored at least twice in five of their last six matches. The German outfit are without a clean sheet in their last five European games, so back both teams to score.

Bologna have five wins in their last six games and can strike first against Roma, who are winless in four on the road games The hosts have a good record against Roma, particularly at this venue where they are unbeaten in four (W2, D2), and they can seize the initiative as underdogs by winning the first leg of this all-Serie A tie.

Fernncvaros only lost one of their eight games during the the league phase and they are unbeaten at home in this competition this season. The Hungarian outfit are on a five-game winning run and can at least avoid defeat against Braga, who failed to win two of their league phase trips and have just three wins in their last seven away games.

Rakow went unbeaten through the League Phase of the Conference League, but their toughest games were against sides that finished 4th and 18th, with four fixtures against sides placed 23rd or lower. Fiorentina took a commanding lead in their first leg clash with Jagiellonia in the last round, and Rakow sit two spots below them in the Ekstraklasa. The visitors were short on goals in the League Phase, and that was in spite of them overperforming against their xG. Fiorentina won 3-0 at Jagiellonia in the first-leg of the last round and they can secure another win to nil.

Genk lost at home to Ferencvaros in the league phase and to Lech Poznan during qualifying, while they were also beaten by Dinamo Zagreb at home in a play-off. Freiburg have struggled on their travels this season but they impressed in a 3-3 draw with Leverkusen at the weekend and can overcome a Genk side who have three defeats in their last four games.

Forest have failed to win seven of their last eight home games while FC Midtjylland, who won 3-2 at the City Ground in October, have avoided defeat in their last four away games.

Mainz are the clear favourites and their quality should see them win then tie, while they are the more likely winners on the night in the first leg as they are in form domestically with just one loss in their last seven league games (W3, D3). Sigma can keep it tight, however, and they should be expected to get on the scoresheet as they have scored in eight consecutive home games, and both teams have scored in their last four home Conference League games.

Both teams have scored in each of Lyon’s last four matches, while Celta have kept only one clean sheet across their five home games in this competition. The hosts have scored in all 10 of their Europa League matches so far, while Lyon’s attacking quality helped them to top the League Phase.

Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Palace’s last seven home games and in five of AEK Larnaca’s six Conference League clashes. There were only three shots on target when Larnaca beat Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park in October, so expect another tight affair.

Rakow went unbeaten through the League Phase of the Conference League, but their toughest games were against sides that finished 4th and 18th, with four fixtures against sides placed 23rd or lower. Fiorentina took a commanding lead in their first leg clash with Jagiellonia in the last round, and Rakow sit two spots below them in the Ekstraklasa.

Forest have failed to win seven of their last eight home games while FC Midtjylland, who won 3-2 at the City Ground in October, have avoided defeat in their last four away games.

Lyon are winless in four matches following an impressive winning run, and they head to a Celta Vigo side who will be targeting this competition. The hosts won four of their five home ties in the Europa League this term, including two 2-1 victories. Lyon’s attacking quality helped them to top the League Phase and they can keep the tie in the balance with a goal but Celta can edge this first leg 2-1. 

Rakow went unbeaten through the League Phase of the Conference League, but their toughest games were against sides that finished 4th and 18th, with four fixtures against sides placed 23rd or lower. Fiorentina took a commanding lead in their first leg clash with Jagiellonia in the last round, and Rakow sit two spots below them in the Ekstraklasa.The visitors were short on goals in the League Phase, and that was in spite of them overperforming against their xG. Fiorentina won 3-0 at Jagiellonia in the first-leg of the last round and they can secure a 2-0 win in Tuscany on Thursday.

Jorgen Stran Larsen looks set to spearhead the Eagles’ attack and he is in decent goalscoring form after bagging three goals in his last six appearances, including one against Tottenham last week.

Visiting striker Junior Brumado has scored five goals in his last four games, including a spectacular volley with his weaker left foot last weekend. 

Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Palace’s last seven home games and in five of AEK Larnaca’s six Conference League clashes. There were only three shots on target when Larnaca beat Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park in October, so expect another tight affair.

Both teams have scored in each of Lyon’s last four matches, while Celta have kept only one clean sheet across their five home games in this competition. The hosts have scored in all 10 of their Europa League matches so far, while Lyon’s attacking quality helped them to top the League Phase. Lyon are winless in four matches following an impressive winning run, and they head to a Celta Vigo side who will be targeting this competition. The hosts won four of their five home ties in the Europa League this term and can strike first in Spain in the first leg.

Mainz are the clear favourites and their quality should see them win then tie, while they are the more likely winners on the night in the first leg as they are in form domestically with just one loss in their last seven league games (W3, D3). Sigma can keep it tight, however, and they should be expected to get on the scoresheet as they have scored in eight consecutive home games, and both teams have scored in their last four home Conference League games.

PEC Zwolle have won five of their last eight at home and could get some valuable points on the board against Groningen, who head to Zwolle having lost their last three away fixtures.

PSV Reserves are third in the standings and have won three of their last five at home, so they should get the better of Eindhoven, who have lost their last four away games.

Bastia have lost six of their last nine home matches and have only won one of these leaving them rock bottom of the Ligue 2 table. They face a Boulogne side unbeaten in their last four away games, with wins against Pau and St Etienne in this period.

St Pauli have only lost one of their last five games, winning three, and should be able to take at least a point in this proverbial six-pointer as they face a relegation rival. The visitors are in form, while Gladbach are floundering with just one win in their last nine games.

Gent have won three of their last five at home but have only kept one clean sheet in this period. They should get the win against a Zulte Waragem side winless on the road since September in the Belgium top flight. They have lost their last six trips away, but have scored in five of these defeats.

Torino have lost three of their last four games and are winless in their last three meetings with Parma, while the visitors are unbeaten in five and have only lost one of their last eight away days.

Huracan are a point above River Plate and have won their last three home games by an aggregate scoreline of 5-1, while River Plate have drawn two and lost two of their last four away fixtures.

Western Sydney Wanderers’ last four A-League games have featured 16 goals in total and over 2.5 goals has landed in their last four away games, while Brisbane Roar have seen three or more goals in two of their last three at home.

Venlo are winless in their last five away games, but they have scored in four of these and should get on the scoresheet in Maastricht. Both teams have scored in Maastricht’s last five at home, with the hosts unbeaten in this period and beating both PSV Reserves and Ajax Reserves.

Gent have won three of their last five at home but have only kept one clean sheet in this period. They should get the win against a Zulte Waragem side winless on the road since September in the Belgium top flight. They have lost their last six trips away, but have scored in five of these defeats.

Both teams have scored in seven of Cambuur’s last nine Eerste Divisie games and over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of these, while each of Roda’s last seven on the road have featured goals at both ends and at least three goals.

Venlo are winless in their last five away games, but they have scored in four of these and should get on the scoresheet in Maastricht. Both teams have scored in Maastricht’s last five at home, with the hosts unbeaten in this period and beating both PSV Reserves and Ajax Reserves.

Gent have won three of their last five at home but have only kept one clean sheet in this period. They should get the win against a Zulte Waragem side winless on the road since September in the Belgium top flight. They have lost their last six trips away, but have scored in five of these defeats.

Both teams have scored in five of Wrexham’s last six games and they are on a seven-game scoring streak. Swansea have hit four goals across their last two games so both of these attacks are in form and capable of making a breakthrough.

Both teams have scored in seven of Cambuur’s last nine Eerste Divisie games and over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of these, while each of Roda’s last seven on the road have featured goals at both ends and at least three goals.

Villarreal have been involved in some high-scoring games recently with at least three goals scored in seven of their last eight fixtures. Alaves have scored seven goals across their last six games despite being winless in that run, and over 2.5 goals has landed in three of their last four home games. These sides should be able to combine for at least three goals.

Bastia have lost six of their last nine home matches and have only won one of these leaving them rock bottom of the Ligue 2 table. They face a Boulogne side unbeaten in their last four away games, with wins against Pau and St Etienne in this period.

St Pauli have only lost one of their last five games, winning three, and should be able to take at least a point in this proverbial six-pointer as they face a relegation rival. The visitors are in form, while Gladbach are floundering with just one win in their last nine games.

Torino have lost three of their last four games and are winless in their last three meetings with Parma, while the visitors are unbeaten in five and have only lost one of their last eight away days.

PSV Reserves are third in the standings and have won three of their last five at home, so they should get the better of Eindhoven, who have lost their last four away games.

Colchester are the best bet to beat Crawley at home in League Two on Friday. The visitors have been poor on the road this season, winning just two of their 18 away games. Colchester are in fine fettle at home, having won five of their last seven League Two games.

Gent have won three of their last five at home but have only kept one clean sheet in this period. They should get the win against a Zulte Waragem side winless on the road since September in the Belgium top flight. They have lost their last six trips away, but have scored in five of these defeats.

Alaves have taken just two points from their last five La Liga games and face a Villarreal side with a solid away record and three wins from their last four overall.

Venlo are winless in their last five away games, but they have scored in four of these and should get on the scoresheet in Maastricht. Both teams have scored in Maastricht’s last five at home, with the hosts unbeaten in this period and beating both PSV Reserves and Ajax Reserves.

PEC Zwolle have won five of their last eight at home and could get some valuable points on the board against Groningen, who head to Zwolle having lost their last three away fixtures.

Bastia have lost six of their last nine home matches and have only won one of these leaving them rock bottom of the Ligue 2 table. They face a Boulogne side unbeaten in their last four away games, with wins against Pau and St Etienne in this period.

Gent have won three of their last five at home but have only kept one clean sheet in this period. They should get the win against a Zulte Waragem side winless on the road since September in the Belgium top flight. They have lost their last six trips away, but have scored in five of these defeats.

Torino have lost three of their last four fixtures and were beaten by Parma in the reverse fixture in September, while the visitors have won by a 1-0 scoreline in three of their last eight away days.

Villarreal have a decent haul of 20 points from their 13 away games and have been in good form overall with four wins in their last six. They could edge out Alaves in a thriller here and a 3-2 away win has a chance in the correct score market. Alaves have scored exactly twice in three of their last six games and Villarreal have scored at least three goals in three of their last six victories – including a 3-1 win in the reverse fixture.

Nathan Broadhead scored Wrexham’s goal against Hull and can follow that up with another strike against the Swans. The midfielder looks to have hit a bit of form with two goals in his last five games, taking his tally to six strikes in the league this season.