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.

These teams look evenly matched but home advantage gives Everton the edge. Sunderland have struggled for goals on the road all season, scoring just five times across 11 trips, so the Merseyside outfit should be able to grind out a win in their first FA Cup tie at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

There is a clear gulf in class here and Palace should win comfortably but Macclesfield may be able to at least get on the scoresheet against the holders. The Silkmen, the lowest ranked team in the competition, have a solid scoring record at home this season and their player should be fully up for this game. This is the biggest fixture in the phoenix club’s short history and the game is being televised, they can at least mark the ocassion with a goal against a potentially weakened/rotated Palace side.

Luton have enjoyed two straight League One successes at home and Jack Wilshere’s side will be confident of getting the win against Stevenage on Saturday. There should be plenty of goals in this one, with over 3.5 goals looking the likely outcome.

The best bet is a Stockport victory when they host Huddersfield in League One on Saturday. Their visitors have struggled defensively of late. Huddersfield are on a run of seven League One away days without recording a shutout and have conceded 21 goals on the road this season – an average of 1.75 goals per game from 12 matches.

Como have won three straight games without conceding, and they host a Bologna side who are winless in six Serie A matches, losing four times. The visitors have lost all three visits to the sides above them, while sixth-placed Como have won four of their last five home games.

In-form Hibs have won their last three matches, but the Leith side are now running into an excellent Motherwell outfit. The Steelmen have conceded only one goal in their last nine league matches and they can stand firm at Easter Road.

Newcastle have scored nine goals across their last three games, while Bournemouth have been this season’s entertainers, with 74 goals being struck in 21 Premier League matches involving the Cherries.

Brentford are in flying form in the Premier League and, having kept three clean sheets in their last five outings, they can shut out Sheffield Wednesday. The Championship’s bottom club are winless in 19 and have fired blanks in three of their last five home games. At the other end, Brentford are scoring for fun, netting 13 times in their last five appearances.

Bromley are in form and can extend their current three-game winning streak away at Tranmere on Saturday. They have won five of their last seven League Two games on their travels and should be backed to get another victory at Prenton Park.

Villarreal have scored at least twice in eight of their last nine Primera Liga games and just two clubs have scored more goals this season. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in fourteen of their last sixteen meetings with Alaves, who have conceded on six straight away trips.

Four of the last five meetings between these sides have featured four or more goals, including a seven-goal thriller earlier this season. Stuttgart have seen over 3.5 goals land in four of their last six away games, while Bayer Leverkusen have in two of their last three outings.

Osasuna’s recent resurgence has seen them score 14 goals in their last seven games and the last two meetings with Girona have produced at least three goals, while the hosts have seen over 2.5 goals land in each of their last five fixtures.

Tottenham are 16 points below third-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League and a run of just three wins in 13 matches makes them difficult to trust. The visitors have won 12 of their last 14 games in all competitions and could be tough to stop.

Twente have won four of six home meetings with sides below them, while struggling PEC Zwolle have conceded 27 times across their nine trips, losing five. They’ve netted in each of those losses, and they visit a side who have back-to-back home victories behind them.

PSV have won 11 straight Eredivisie games, while they have 15 wins from 17 matches this term. However, they’ve only managed one clean sheet at home, while the visitors have seen both teams score in five of their last six away games.

Como have won three straight games without conceding, and they host a Bologna side who are winless in six Serie A matches, losing four times. The visitors have lost all three visits to the sides above them, while sixth-placed Como have won four of their last five home games.

Henry: Burnley played pretty well in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Wednesday night, but Scott Parker’s men put a lot into that contest. The Clarets are without a win in 12, so Millwall could upset them. 

Warren: Bromley continue to impress, with six straight wins taking Andy Woodman’s men to the top of League Two. Tranmere  have lost two of their last three home games, conceding seven goals during that run.

Gareth: Eibar are winless on the road in La Liga 2 with just three points to show from nine trips, scoring a meagre five goals in the process. Burgos sit 10th in the table but they’re only three points off the play-offs, so back them to prove too strong. 

Ian: Spurs have won just one of their last six matches, against a Crystal Palace side who were on their knees after a mammoth December fixture build-up. Villa have already gained a league success at N17 and can repeat the dose in the cup.

Alex: Valencia are showing signs of improvement and head into this tie unbeaten at the Mestalla since October. They face an Elche side with one of the worst away records in the league, with the visitors losing their last five La Liga away days.

Union Berlin have conceded in four of their last six games, while Mainz have yet to keep a clean sheet away. Both teams have scored in four of Union Berlin’s last six Bundesliga matches. Union are eighth with six wins, while Mainz have struggled with just one victory in 15 games.

Villarreal have scored at least twice in eight of their last nine Primera Liga games and just two clubs have scored more goals this season. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in fourteen of their last sixteen meetings with Alaves, who have conceded on six straight away trips.

Atalanta have improved since sacking Ivan Juric, and the hosts have scored in 10 of their last 11 games across all competitions. However, Torino have a good away record this term, and the visitors have scored in eight straight league games.

Chelsea’s last six games have seen both teams score, while BTTS landed in all three of their EFL Cup games so far. Charlton have scored in nine consecutive home matches, while the Blues have conceded in nine of their last 11 games.

Doncaster are facing a battle for League One survival but they were 4-0 winners at Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup first round and can cause problems for Southampton at the Eco-Power Stadium. Rovers can ensure a rough ride for out-of-sorts Saints, who may struggle to do the job in normal time.

Blackpool’s last League One away trip ended in a 5-1 defeat at struggling Port Vale and they face a daunting FA Cup tie at Ipswich. The Tractor Boys are going well in the Championship promotion race, winning their last four home fixtures, and can claim an entertaining cup victory at Portman Road.

Newcastle have scored nine goals across their last three games, while Bournemouth have been this season’s entertainers, with 74 goals being struck in 21 Premier League matches involving the Cherries.

Inconsistent Bristol City thrashed Portsmouth 5-0 on New Year’s Day before losing 2-0 at home to Preston and they should be opposed in their FA Cup tie against Watford. The Hornets are flying in the Championship, winning their last four games, and their hot streak may well continue in the cup.

Tottenham are 16 points below third-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League and a run of just three wins in 13 matches makes them difficult to trust. The visitors have won 12 of their last 14 games in all competitions and could be tough to stop.

Burnley are struggling in the league but they were too strong for their Championship opponents when winning promotion last season. The Clarets can snap a 12-game winless run by seeing off Millwall, who are the more likely of the two teams to rotate as they focus on a promotion push.

Celtic won seven of their eight games under Martin O’Neill’s watch, including four victories by two clear goals. Despite this season’s turmoil, Celtic have won all six home meetings with sides outside the top five, keeping four clean sheets and scoring 16 goals.

Cardiff are worth backing to beat Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road on Saturday. League One leaders Cardiff have 16 wins, three draws and five defeats from their 24 games this season, while Leyton Orient are 20th in the table having won eight, drawn four and lost 12.

Bromley are in form and can extend their current three-game winning streak away at Tranmere on Saturday. They have won five of their last seven League Two games on their travels and should be backed to get another victory at Prenton Park.

Blackpool’s last League One away trip ended in a 5-1 defeat at struggling Port Vale and they face a daunting FA Cup tie at Ipswich. The Tractor Boys are going well in the Championship promotion race, winning their last four home fixtures, and can claim an entertaining cup victory at Portman Road.

Newcastle have scored nine goals across their last three games, while Bournemouth have been this season’s entertainers, with 74 goals being struck in 21 Premier League matches involving the Cherries.

Roma have shown signs of improvement going forward of late, scoring at least twice in two of their last three. They host a Sassuolo side who have conceded twice in each of their visits to the top six this term, while they were beaten 3-0 by Juventus in midweek.

Four of the last five meetings between these sides have featured four or more goals, including a seven-goal thriller earlier this season. Stuttgart have seen over 3.5 goals land in four of their last six away games, while Bayer Leverkusen have in two of their last three outings.

Osasuna’s recent resurgence has seen them score 14 goals in their last seven games and the last two meetings with Girona have produced at least three goals, while the hosts have seen over 2.5 goals land in each of their last five fixtures.

PSV have won 11 straight Eredivisie games, while they have 15 wins from 17 matches this term. However, they’ve only managed one clean sheet at home, while the visitors have seen both teams score in five of their last six away games.

Atalanta have improved since sacking Ivan Juric, and the hosts have scored in 10 of their last 11 games across all competitions. However, Torino have a good away record this term, and the visitors have scored in eight straight league games.

Valencia are showing signs of improvement and head into this tie unbeaten at the Mestalla since October. They face an Elche side with one of the worst away records in the league, with the visitors losing their last five La Liga away days.

Torino have recorded back-to-back away wins and their underlying numbers away from home are encouraging. They have lost only one of five visits to sides in the top 10, so back them to claim a 1-1 draw.

This game comes at a tricky time for Chelsea, as new manager Liam Rosenior takes charge for the first time. Charlton have lost 10 of 25 league games this term, but they’ve lost only three at the Valley and two were by a one-goal margin. Back the visitors to claim a narrow win on the road.

Chelsea’s last six games have seen both teams score, while BTTS landed in all three of their EFL Cup games so far. Charlton have scored in nine consecutive home matches, while the Blues have conceded in nine of their last 11 games.

Keith Andrews has done a remarkable job since taking charge of Brentford and they look overpriced to reach a first-ever major cup final. They may need some luck with the draw, but they have the squad necessary to challenge any team on their day.

Arsenal have been the standout team in the country this season and, with the worst of their injury crisis behind them, now have the necessary squad depth to deal with fixture congestion. They have won 23 of their 29 competitive games this term and are the most successful side in FA Cup history.