Football Betting Tips

QPR have lost three of their last four games, while they’ve fallen in four of their six home meetings with the top seven. All six of those games have seen both teams score, while Boro have kept only two away clean sheets this term despite picking up a league-high 31 points on the road.

Roma look the best bet away at Genoa. They are fourth and 24 points clear, have lost only one of their last nine league games and rarely slip up in this fixture. Roma are scoring freely, regularly hitting two goals, while Genoa lack the same quality and often fall short in tight matches.

Sevilla have lost only one of their last seven Primera Liga matches and have gone unbeaten in nine of the last ten head-to-head meetings with Rayo Vallecano. The visitors are struggling on the road, with no wins in their last seven away games and five defeats in their last seven league trips.

NEC Nijmegen bounced back in style during the week, picking up a 3-2 cup win at Dutch champions PSV after a four-game winless run in the league. The fourth-placed side host Volendam on Sunday, who have shipped 24 goals in 12 away trips, losing nine. The hosts’ games tend to be back-and-forth, like their 3-2 win in the reverse meeting, so back over 3.5 goals once again.

Partick Thistle have shipped nine goals across their three visits to their fellow top three sides in the Championship, so this cup tie at Premiership opposition should test them at the back. The visitors have impressed going forward on their travels, while St Mirren have conceded 14 goals in their last five league games, losing four.

Guimaraes have won seven of their eight clashes with the bottom seven, including five wins from five against the bottom five. Third-bottom Santa Clara have lost five of their last seven and seven of 12 home games, and they’re rock-bottom of the form table.

Charlotte have struggled on the road, but they return home after impressing at their own ground in last year’s regular season. The hosts won 13 of 17 home matches and they can see off Austin.

It’s only one point from the opening two MLS games for Columbus, but the Crew have played well on trips to Kansas and Portland and are fancied to see off Chicago back on home turf after winning the last three home meetings.

It’s early days in the MLS, but Kansas have conceded five times in their opening two league games, and goals should flow when San Diego head to Sporting Park, with the visitors netting seven goals in their last two matches.

Seattle beat Coloardo 2-0 at home in their opener, before a 2-1 loss at Real Salt Lake. The hosts held Charlotte to a 1-1 draw in their opener, and both sides are backed to find the net here.

Portland were beaten 2-0 at Colorado last weekend, and the Timbers conceded a whopping 24 shots on goal in that tie. That’s a worrying performance, and Vancouver can have high hopes on the trip south.

Portland were beaten 2-0 at Colorado last weekend, and the Timbers conceded a whopping 24 shots on goal in that tie. That’s a worrying performance, and Vancouver can have high hopes on the trip south.

Fulham have already seen off Championship sides Middlesbrough and Stoke in the FA Cup this season and they face their third second-tier side in the competition when hosting Southampton on Sunday. Both teams have scored on each occasion while the Saints are in good nick having scored 15 goals in their last five matches.

Villarreal have won all 10 home meetings with sides outside the top five, while Elche have lost eight of 12 on the road, winning none. However, the visitors have scored in 10 of those away trips, and the hosts have kept one clean sheet in their last 11 league matches.

Celtic completed a dramatic last-gasp comeback at Ibrox last weekend, but Rangers have still won ten of their last 11 home games and are unbeaten in eight Old Firm derbies. They were dominant in the first half, but they have conceded seven goals in their last four games and may concede to a Celtic side on a 16-game scoring streak.

Bree netted the winner against Leicester in the last round, while he has scored in back-to-back Championship fixtures for the Saints.

Diarra netted his first Sunderland goal just last month, as the Black Cats saw off Burnley. He’s scored twice from the spot since then, including the winner at Oxford in the last round and their midweek winner at Leeds.

Leeds goalscorers have been thin on the ground in recent matches, but Lukas Nmecha has been the pick of the bunch and he is fancied to be the star of the show in a narrow Whites win on Sunday. The German has bagged three goals in his last six outings and Norwich could find him too hot to handle on Sunday.

Villarreal’s impressive La Liga campaign has come in spite of issues at the back, with the Yellow Submarine conceding in 10 of their last 11 league games. Visitors Elche are winless on the road, but BTTS has landed in eight of their last nine, and they’ve failed to score only twice on their travels this season.

Both teams to score is the best bet when Lens host Metz. Lens are in great scoring form, netting in 14 straight games and often scoring twice. They are not always watertight against Metz though, while Metz games away from home have regularly featured goals at both ends. With Metz leaking plenty, Lens should score, and the visitors can still contribute.

Both teams to score is the best bet when Nice host Rennes. Nice are leaky at home, conceding in seven of their last nine at the Allianz Riviera, and they have played more BTTS games than anyone in Ligue 1. Rennes arrive in form, scoring in four straight league matches and carrying a reliable away threat against bottom-five sides.

BTTS has landed in four of Santa Clara’s last five league games, and in five out of the last six for Guimaraes. The hosts are without a clean sheet in nine, but they’ve improved in front of goal of late after posting strong underlying numbers all season. The visitors have scored twice in three straight away defeats, so back more goals.

Joe: The league meeting finished 2-2 and this should be another entertaining affair, with both teams vulnerable at the back. Five of the last six head-to-heads have seen both teams find the net and the last three meetings between these two have produced 12 goals.

Alex W: Le Havre have the second-worst away record in Ligue 1, and they look unlikely to add to their meagre travelling points tally when they face Brest. Brest have won five of their last six at home, including impressive wins over Monaco and Marseille.

Jamie: Middlesbrough kept up the pressure on Championship leaders Coventry with Monday’s impressive 3-1 win over big-spending Birmingham. The hosts head into this game following a 5-0 hammering at Southampton and a 2-0 home loss to Sheffield United. Boro have won four of their last five away games, only losing to title rivals Coventry in that run.

Aaron A: The Wolves have won seven of their 13 away league games and they can enhance that trend at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, where they have triumphed on three of their last five visits.

Alex J: Currently in freefall in the Premiership, St Mirren find themselves in woeful form. Winless in their last five games, with four defeats and a single draw in that time, confidence will be low in the Saints camp. In contrast, Championship side Partick are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions ahead of the short trip to Paisley.

Aaron R: BTTS has landed in four of Santa Clara’s last five league games, and in five out of the last six for Guimaraes. The hosts are without a clean sheet in nine, but they’ve improved in front of goal of late after posting strong underlying numbers all season. The visitors have scored twice in three straight away defeats, so back more goals.

Youssef Chermiti was the star of the show in last weekend’s Old Firm Derby, scoring two first-half goals to give Rangers a commanding lead they would later relinquish and taking his tally to five goals in three games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noni Madueke has started both of Arsenal’s FA Cup ties so far, assisting twice against Portsmouth and scoring against Wigan. He has three goals in his last six starts and will be out to impress manager Mikel Arteta.

Pedro Neto was suspended in midweek and should return to the starting lineup here. He scored a hat-trick in the last round and found the net off the bench in Chelsea’s third-round tie.

Youngster Marc Bernal has hit some form for the visitors as he scored twice in the win over Atletico Madrid to take his tally to four goals in his last five games. He stands out as an outside contender for an anytime effort.

Antoine Semenyo has been superb since joining City from Bournemouth and he can find the net again having scored in his last two matches against Leeds and Nottingham Forest.

The visitors have lost all of their visits to top half teams this season and they’ve lost 10 of their 13 away trips overall. Osasuna beat Real Madrid in their last home game, and they’ve won six of seven at home to sides below them.

Heidenheim have lost five of their last six Bundesliga games, while Hoffenheim can continue their Champions League push by picking up their fourth win away to the bottom four this season.

Bolton have enjoyed success in three of their last four home games in League One and they should be backed to put an end to Wycombe’s winning streak.

Coventry look the bet at Ashton Gate. They are top, chasing a fifth straight win and have won their last two away games. They also carry the league’s best attack, scoring in 14 of their last 16. Bristol City are leaking goals, conceding in six straight, and remain winless in three at home.

Swindon are the best bet to win at Crawley on Saturday. The hosts have failed to win eight of their last nine League Two home games and are currently on a run of three without a win at Broadfield Stadium.

Hearts’ title challenge has dominated headlines in Scotland, but Motherwell can put themselves just seven points behind the Jambos with a win in this game in hand. Dundee are capable, especially at home, but have tended to come up short against the Premiership’s stronger outfits lately.

Back Atalanta to win at home to Udinese. They are flying on their own patch, winning their last five home games and seven of the last eight, and they have a strong recent record in this fixture. Udinese are out of form and have lost three of their last four, including their last two away. Atalanta also look sharper at both ends.

Strasbourg are the best bet away at Auxerre on Saturday. The hosts have gone four Ligue 1 home games without a win and have lost three of their last four matches at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps.

Genk have lost all three of their clashes with the top two, while leaders USG have won 12 of their 13 home matches in the league this term.

Estoril are unbeaten in eight home games, and they meet a Casa Pia side who have lost five of their six visits to top-half teams. The hosts have put a fine run together at home, and they can continue that against a side who have lost three of their last four on the road by two goals or more.

Cambridge have won by two clear goals in three of their last four away trips, and their stellar defensive record should see them beat an Accrington side who have lost their previous two home games to nil.

Blackpool are in the thick of the relegation battle but they can boost their survival hopes by defeating fellow strugglers Wigan at Bloomfield Road. The Tangerines have been getting key players back from injury and they look equipped to inflict Wigan’s 15th loss of the league campaign.

Coventry look the bet at Ashton Gate. They are top, chasing a fifth straight win and have won their last two away games. They also carry the league’s best attack, scoring in 14 of their last 16. Bristol City are leaking goals, conceding in six straight, and remain winless in three at home.

Swindon are the best bet to win at Crawley on Saturday. The hosts have failed to win eight of their last nine League Two home games and are currently on a run of three without a win at Broadfield Stadium.

East Kilbride have won six straight league games as they chase promotion, but they’ve kept only one clean sheet in that run. Elgin are in fine form, and the visitors have seen BTTS in their last four away trips, but they’ve lost their first three meetings with East Kilbride this term.

Rochdale have scored three goals in consecutive home wins, and they’ve netted at least twice in four straight National League games. Boston United are in stellar form, and they’ve won three straight away games, with 17 goals scored across those matches.

Swansea look the best bet at home to Stoke. They have been strong at the Liberty, winning seven of their last nine home league games, and they tend to score well against bottom-half sides. Stoke are out of form, with one win in nine, and they are sliding on the road. Defensive issues are piling up too.

Notts County are the best bet to win at Walsall on Saturday. The hosts have not won at home in League Two for six games and have lost their last three on home soil.

It’s only one win in six matches for Ajax, who carried little attacking threat when having only two shots on target in a 0-0 draw at Zwolle last time out. Groningen have lost six games in a row, but they can’t be dismissed.

Moreirense have won all of their six home meetings with sides below them, and they host a Nacional outfit who have lost three on the spin. The visitors have suffered four consecutive away defeats.

Casa Pia have suffered seven away defeats this term, including five losses in six trips to top-half teams. Estoril have conceded in five of their six home wins, while BTTS has landed in their last four at home. The hosts are without a clean sheet in six league games, so back them to concede in another victory.

Both teams to score looks the best bet. Sheffield United are scoring consistently, netting in eight straight league games and often scoring twice. They are not solid at the back though, with clean sheets rare. West Brom are struggling badly for results but their defence is worse, so chances should come at both ends.

Levante remain in serious relegation trouble in La Liga despite last weekend’s 2-0 home win over their survival rivals Alaves. Girona are uncomfortably close to the drop-zone so both teams must be positive and there should be goals at both ends for the sixth time in the visitors’ last seven games.

Heerenveen have scored three or more goals in eight of their 25 Eredivisie games this season and both teams have found the net in 18 of their matches. That points to goals for both sides when they visit Excelsior at Stadion Woudestein.

These sides played out a 2-2 Coupe de France thriller on Wednesday, with Toulouse eventually prevailing on penalties in that quarter-final, and another spectacle is on the cards. Both teams to score has landed in three of OM’s last four games, as well as three of their hosts’ last four, and looks a solid selection.

Aidan: Wigan’s recent away form in the third tier is awful – they have lost to Stockport 4-2, Peterborough 6-1 and Wycombe 2-0 in their last three on the road. Blackpool were 2-0 victors at Wigan in December and can secure another vital win over their relegation rivals.

Henry: Bolton are unbeaten in their last ten third-tier matches and confidence is surging through the Whites following their 5-1 hammering of Exeter last weekend. The Chairboys have won only two of their last 12 away matches and failed to score in six of those games.

Tom: Championship leaders Coventry have rediscovered their groove following four wins on the bounce, scoring at least twice in each of those victories. The Sky Blues have netted 12 more goals than any other team in the division, while their opponents have only one fit, senior central defender available for selection.

Warren: Gary Bowyer has done an impressive job at Burton, who have managed to lift themselves four places above the League One relegation zone. Stevenage have lost six away games on the bounce and now face a Burton team who have taken nine points from their last five league games.

Gareth: Marseille edged out Toulouse on penalties after a 2-2 draw in a Coupe de France tie at the Velodrome earlier this week. Both defences look vulnerable as Toulouse have gone five games without a clean sheet and L’OM have conceded at least twice in five successive games.

Real Sociedad have scored in 11 games in a row, and Saturday’s clash with Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano is unlikely to be any different. Back over 2.5 goals in this one.

Dortmund need to bounce back from defeats to Atalanta and Bayern Munich but they should come out on top of an entertaining game against Cologne, who have won just twice since the beginning of November.

Chelsea put in an eye-catching display against Aston Villa in midweek and have scored three or more goals in six of their last eight away games. They have notched nine in two FA Cup ties, while Wrexham have conceded four goals across their last two home fixtures.

There looks a strong chance there will be a few goals in this one. All of Estoril’s last nine games have featured at least three goals and Casa Pia have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight outings.

PSV lost 3-2 in the cup in midweek, but they’ve won four of their last five league games and 21 of 25 overall. AZ have suffered four defeats in six visits to top-half teams, while PSV won the reverse fixture 5-1. Defensive issues are a concern for the champions, who have kept two home clean sheets this term.

Leaders USG have won 12 of their 13 home league games this season, and they’re backed for another win over Genk. The visitors have lost all three meetings with the top two, scoring in each defeat. They’ve found the net in all but one of their 13 away trips, so back a high-scoring home win.

Casa Pia have suffered seven away defeats this term, including five losses in six trips to top-half teams. Estoril have conceded in five of their six home wins, while BTTS has landed in their last four at home. The hosts are without a clean sheet in six league games, so back them to concede in another victory.

Barcelona have beaten Bilbao 4-0 and 5-0 this season and they look capable of covering a -1 handicap at the San Mames. The hosts are in mixed form with three defeats in their last six at home, while Barcelona are flying again and they head to Bilbao seeking to extend their winning streak to four games.

Manchester City may have lost ground in the title race in midweek, but they have won six of their last seven games and have reached the FA Cup final in each of the last three seasons. Newcastle won in midweek, but they have lost five of their last nine domestic games and each of their last three meetings with the Citizens.

These sides played out a 2-2 Coupe de France thriller on Wednesday, with Toulouse eventually prevailing on penalties in that quarter-final, and another spectacle is on the cards. Both teams to score has landed in three of OM’s last four games, as well as three of their hosts’ last four, and looks a solid selection.

Estoril are unbeaten in eight home games, and they meet a Casa Pia side who have lost five of their six visits to top-half teams. The hosts have put a fine run together at home, and they can continue that against a side who have lost three of their last four on the road by two goals or more.

Antoine Semenyo has been superb since joining City from Bournemouth and he can find the net again having scored in his last two matches against Leeds and Nottingham Forest.

These sides played out a 2-2 Coupe de France thriller on Wednesday, with Toulouse eventually prevailing on penalties in that quarter-final, and another spectacle is on the cards. Both teams to score has landed in three of OM’s last four games, as well as three of their hosts’ last four, and looks a solid selection.

Sunderland’s mid-table position in the Premier League means they can give the FA Cup a good go but they may have to settle for a modest victory at Vale Park on Sunday. The goals have dried up recently for the Black Cats and  1-0 scoreline looks the most likely outcome. Regis Le Bris’ side haven’t scored more than once in any of their last six outings and they beat Oxford 1-0 in the fourth round having scored once in the penalty shootout success at Everton in round three.

Rangers have scored exactly twice in their last two games but are without a clean sheet in four. They face a Celtic side that have conceded exactly twice in two of their last four, including a 2-1 loss to Hibs.

Port Vale are rock-bottom of League One but their FA Cup performances have been in huge contrast to their woeful league efforts and they have been rewarded with a glamour home tie against Premier League outfit Sunderland on Sunday. However, this could be the end of the road for the Valiants who may have one eye on Wednesday’s league fixture with Bradford as they cling on to their chances of survival.

Leeds are still not out of the woods in the Premier League relegation scrap and there could be an edginess to the Whites at Elland Road on Sunday. This FA Cup clash against Norwich could be a tricky encounter, but the Canaries’ recent run of good form has come against the Championship’s struggling sides and they may find this step up in class a bit too much. A narrow home win looks likely at Elland Road.

Bologna are pushing for a fourth straight Serie A victory and face a Verona side in poor form, with seven defeats in their last nine matches and no wins in 12 games. The visitors have also lost their last three away games, while Bologna average two goals per game against bottom-five teams.

Fiorentina were thrashed 3-0 by Udinese on Monday and there is no guarantee they bounce back against Parma, who are nine points better off and have won 1-0 at Bologna and Milan in their last two away matches.

Both teams to score is the best bet when Lens host Metz. Lens are in great scoring form, netting in 14 straight games and often scoring twice. They are not always watertight against Metz though, while Metz games away from home have regularly featured goals at both ends. With Metz leaking plenty, Lens should score, and the visitors can still contribute.

Eintracht Frankfurt sit eight places and 11 points above St Pauli and arrive in strong attacking form, having scored in 11 consecutive Bundesliga matches. They have netted three or more goals in eight league games this season and face a St Pauli defence that has failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last nine.

Eintracht Frankfurt sit eight places and 11 points above St Pauli and arrive in strong attacking form, having scored in 11 consecutive Bundesliga matches. They have netted three or more goals in eight league games this season and face a St Pauli defence that has failed to keep a clean sheet in seven of their last nine.

Real Betis arrive in strong form, having lost just one of their last eight Primera Liga matches and winning their last two away games. They sit six places and 11 points above Getafe, have scored in ten consecutive league games, and have only suffered one defeat in their last ten meetings with the hosts.

QPR have lost three of their last four games, while they’ve fallen in four of their six home meetings with the top seven. Boro have won a league-high 31 points on the road and they can follow up their 3-1 victory at Birmingham in this trip.

Roma look the best bet away at Genoa. They are fourth and 24 points clear, have lost only one of their last nine league games and rarely slip up in this fixture. Roma are scoring freely, regularly hitting two goals, while Genoa lack the same quality and often fall short in tight matches.

Middlesbrough returned to winning ways thanks to a 3-1 victory at Birmingham, and they can trouble a QPR side that has shipped nine goals in four games at home, losing three of those. Both teams have scored in Boro’s last five trips, while the visitors have a great scoring record at bottom-half sides, so expect a high-scoring clash.

Cordoba have lost three straight games, despite scoring in each. They’ve shipped nine goals across those defeats, while over 2.5 goals has landed in seven of their last eight. Racing have struck 31 goals in 14 home matches this season, while each of Cordoba’s last five away trips have featured three or more goals.

NEC Nijmegen bounced back in style during the week, picking up a 3-2 cup win at Dutch champions PSV after a four-game winless run in the league. The fourth-placed side host Volendam on Sunday, who have shipped 24 goals in 12 away trips, losing nine. The hosts’ games tend to be back-and-forth, like their 3-2 win in the reverse meeting, so back over 3.5 goals once again.

Partick Thistle have shipped nine goals across their three visits to their fellow top three sides in the Championship, so this cup tie at Premiership opposition should test them at the back. The visitors have impressed going forward on their travels, while St Mirren have conceded 14 goals in their last five league games, losing four.

Milan can take confidence from the fact that they are unbeaten in six meetings with their big rivals and they edged to a 1-0 victory in November’s San Siro showdown. Inter are set to be without star striker Lautaro Martinez and Milan know they must win if they are to challenge for the title.

Deportivo have won four of their last five league games, and they’ve been able to pick off the struggling sides at home this term. Granada make this trip having lost three of their last four games, while they’ve suffered six defeats on their travels this term.

Having won 1-0 at home to Osasuna in their last home league fixture, Valencia should be optimistic about following up against an Alaves side that has suffered defeat in eight of their last ten away league games.

BTTS has landed in four of Santa Clara’s last five league games, and in five out of the last six for Guimaraes. The hosts are without a clean sheet in nine, but they’ve improved in front of goal of late after posting strong underlying numbers all season. The visitors have scored twice in three straight away defeats, so back more goals.

BTTS has landed in four of Santa Clara’s last five league games, and in five out of the last six for Guimaraes. The hosts are without a clean sheet in nine, but they’ve improved in front of goal of late after posting strong underlying numbers all season. The visitors have scored twice in three straight away defeats, so back more goals.

Mansfield Town have failed to score in three of their last four games and are huge underdogs against Arsenal, who have the best defensive record in the Premier League. The Gunners have conceded just five goals in their last eight games, including a 4-0 thrashing of Wigan in the last round of the FA Cup.

Chelsea put in an eye-catching display against Aston Villa in midweek and have scored three or more goals in six of their last eight away games. They have notched nine in two FA Cup ties, while Wrexham have conceded four goals across their last two home fixtures.

Manchester City may have lost ground in the title race in midweek, but they have won six of their last seven games and have reached the FA Cup final in each of the last three seasons. Newcastle won in midweek, but they have lost five of their last nine domestic games and each of their last three meetings with the Citizens.

Fulham have already seen off Championship sides Middlesbrough and Stoke in the FA Cup this season and they face their third second-tier side in the competition when hosting Southampton on Sunday. Both teams have scored on each occasion while the Saints are in good nick having scored 15 goals in their last five matches.

Port Vale are rock-bottom of League One but their FA Cup performances have been in huge contrast to their woeful league efforts and they have been rewarded with a glamour home tie against Premier League outfit Sunderland on Sunday. However, this could be the end of the road for the Valiants who may have one eye on Wednesday’s league fixture with Bradford as they cling on to their chances of survival.

This FA Cup clash against Norwich could be a tricky encounter, but the Canaries’ recent run of good form has come against the Championship’s struggling sides and they may find this step up in class a bit too much.