Football Betting Tips

Colombia international Luis Suarez scored in Sporting’s Taca de Portugal win over Santa Clara on Thursday, taking his tally to three goals in his last two appearances. The 28-year-old forward has netted 15 times in 24 games in his debut season following his summer switch from Almeria and he looks capable of adding to his tally at the expense of Guimaraes.

Sporting are on a ten-game unbeaten run in the league and have won eight of those. They are chasing down leaders Porto and should take the points, but Vitoria Guimaraes have scored in five of their last seven games and should register.

Ian: No Championship team has collected more points in their last eight away matches than Derby side, and they have won on four of the last five occasions they have been on their travels. The Rams can get something in Birmingham. 

Gareth: Blackpool won 2-0 at Wigan last time out and should be able to follow that up by beating out-of-form Doncaster. Rovers have lost their last three games and have struggled on the road all season, losing six of their 10 League One trips.  

Aaron A: Norwich would have been frustrated to have conceded an injury-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Preston last time out but they have won back-to-back home league games against QPR and Southampton and can overcome the challenge of Charlton.

James: Six defeats in their last eight games has derailed Stoke City’s promotion push and they could be in for further disappointment when they host in-form Preston North End.

Aaron R: Anderlecht have the second-best home record in Belgium’s top flight, winning seven of their first 10 games. Charleroi have scored nine times across their nine trips. They meet an Anderlecht side who concede chances, even at home, so back the visitors to score in another defeat.

Tom: Manchester United have only kept one clean sheet in their 17 Premier League outings this season, while Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have conceded in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions. Neither side has shown they can defend with any conviction and this should be an end-to-end battle with goals at both ends. 

Al Hazem have been better on their travels with eight of their nine points coming in away games. They have just one defeat in five trips and can claim at least a point at Al Fayha, who have won just one of their last five overall and have failed to win 75% of their home league games.

Two of this season’s new additions to the Saudi top flight lock horns on Christmas Day, with 13 points separating the pair after nine games. Al Najma have picked up just one point from a possible 27, while Neom have lost only three of their outings and can call upon Said Benrahma and Alexandre Lacazette. They won both meetings with the visitors in the second tier last season and can make it three in a row here.

Backing both teams to score looks the best angle here. There have been goals at both ends in each of Al Riyadh’s last three games and in four consecutive Al-Ettifaq fixtures.

Equatorial Guinea have three defeats in their last five games and have won just two of their last nine. Burkina Faso arrive in form as they seek to extend a four-game winning run and they look capable of opening their AFCON bid with a win on Wednesday.

Algeria topped their World Cup qualifying pool in style, scoring 24 times in 10 games. They meet a Sudan side that lost four of their final five World Cup qualifiers, failing to score in all five games. With Algeria among the favourites and desperate to end a poor run at AFCON, back them for a routine victory.

The Ivory Coast scored 25 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers and their high-scoring form should continue against Mozambique. The Mambas have scored in five of their last six games but they prepared for the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Angola and a 2-2 draw with Chad. Mozambique have suffered some heavy defeats in 2025, so back goals as the Ivory Coast look to bring more attacking verve to their title defence.

Cameroon have suffered defeats to Cape Verde and Congo across their last four games, with their only win coming against Mauritius. Gabon have won six of their nine games in 2025, while their impressive scoring record suggests they can outgun the Indomitable Lions.

Hearts striker Pierre Kabore has scored hat-tricks in each of his last two appearances for Burkina Faso, he can open his AFCON account at the first opportunity with an anytime effort against Equatorial Guinea.

Amoura has six Bundesliga goals for Wolfsburg, netting in his final two appearances before the tournament. He was the top scorer across all of African World Cup qualifying, while he’s found the net in six of his last seven starts for his country, scoring 11 times in total.

Diomande scored a hat-trick for Leipzig earlier this month, taking his tally to six goals in the Bundesliga this term. The young winger has scored in both of his competitive appearances for the Ivory Coast and he can add to that on Wednesday.

Lemina has scored in his previous two games for Gabon, netting in their key World Cup playoff with Nigeria. The experienced midfielder has six international goals and he can impress for a Gabon side who are expected to set the tone against a disorganised Cameroon team.

Equatorial Guinea have three defeats in their last five games and have won just two of their last nine. Burkina Faso arrive in form as they seek to extend a four-game winning run and they look capable of opening their AFCON bid with a win on Wednesday. Burkina Faso have conceded just three goals across their last six games, keeping four clean sheets, while Equatorial Guinea have scored just two goals across their last five games and have conceded at least twice in three of their last six fixtures. As such, a 2-0 win for the Stallions has a chance.  

With a free-scoring forward and a midfield packed with quality, Algeria are genuine threats at this tournament and they should start it with a strong showing. Sudan shipped three goals to Nigeria during their last AFCON appearance and they’ve failed to score on nine occasions in 2025 so a 3-0 Algeria win has a chance.

Hearts striker Pierre Kabore has scored hat-tricks in each of his last two appearances for Burkina Faso, he can open his AFCON account at the first opportunity with an anytime effort against Equatorial Guinea.

Amoura has six Bundesliga goals for Wolfsburg, netting in his final two appearances before the tournament. He was the top scorer across all of African World Cup qualifying, while he’s found the net in six of his last seven starts for his country, scoring 11 times in total.

Algeria topped their World Cup qualifying pool in style, scoring 24 times in 10 games. They meet a Sudan side that lost four of their final five World Cup qualifiers, failing to score in all five games. With Algeria among the favourites and desperate to end a poor run at AFCON, back them for a routine victory.

Amoura has six Bundesliga goals for Wolfsburg, netting in his final two appearances before the tournament. He was the top scorer across all of African World Cup qualifying, while he’s found the net in six of his last seven starts for his country, scoring 11 times in total.

The Ivory Coast scored 25 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers and their high-scoring form should continue against Mozambique. The Mambas have scored in five of their last six games but they prepared for the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Angola and a 2-2 draw with Chad. Mozambique have suffered some heavy defeats in 2025, so back goals as the Ivory Coast look to bring more attacking verve to their title defence.

Gabon’s return of 21 goals in nine games this year suggests they’ll trouble Cameroon. The favourites have off-field issues to deal with, while their return of one win in three suggests that the high-scoring Panthers can set the tone. Gabon have lost 4-3 to Niger and beaten Gambia by the same scoreline since June, while they drew 1-1 with Nigeria in November before losing in extra-time.

The Ivory Coast scored 25 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers and their high-scoring form should continue against Mozambique. The Mambas have scored in five of their last six games but they prepared for the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Angola and a 2-2 draw with Chad. Mozambique have suffered some heavy defeats in 2025, so back goals as the Ivory Coast look to bring more attacking verve to their title defence.

Mozambique have conceded three or more goals in clashes with Angola, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Algeria this year. They’re likely to struggle against the champions’ strong forward line, but the Mambas have scored in five of their last six and can strike in defeat against the holders.

Cameroon have suffered defeats to Cape Verde and Congo across their last four games, with their only win coming against Mauritius. Gabon have won six of their nine games in 2025, while their impressive scoring record suggests they can outgun the Indomitable Lions but a clean sheet appears unlikely.

Gabon’s return of 21 goals in nine games this year suggests they’ll trouble Cameroon. The favourites have off-field issues to deal with, while their return of one win in three suggests that the high-scoring Panthers can set the tone. Gabon have lost 4-3 to Niger and beaten Gambia by the same scoreline since June, while they drew 1-1 with Nigeria in November before losing in extra-time.

Backing both teams to score looks the best angle here. There have been goals at both ends in each of Al Riyadh’s last three games and in four consecutive Al-Ettifaq fixtures.

Each of Congo DR’s last five matches produced under 2.5 goals and that pattern could continue against Benin.

Tanzania’s last five competitive games have all gone under 2.5 goals and goals could be in short supply when they face Nigeria.

Benin have only won three of their last 13 games in all competitions and look likely to be outclassed by a Congo DR side who have been in fine form as of late, beating Nigeria and Cameroon.

Senegal were amongst the pre-tournament favourites heading into the Africa Cup of Nations and have won both previous meetings with Botswana without conceding. They have won five of their last six and have kept a clean sheet in four of those victories, while Botswana have drawn one and lost four of their last five games.

Nigeria have won five of their last six African Cup of Nations group games. Tanzania tend to struggle going forwards, they netted just one in four World Cup qualifiers this year, and Nigeria should be able to record a win to nil against these opponents.

Tunisia have won all five of their previous meetings with Uganda and they look set to extend that run against a Cranes team who have been dealing with issues off the pitch and have just one win at this tournament since 1978.

Nigeria have won five of their last six African Cup of Nations group games. Tanzania tend to struggle going forwards, they netted just one in four World Cup qualifiers this year, and Nigeria should be able to record a win to nil against these opponents.

Arsenal are yet to lose at home this season and have won 11 of their 12 assignments here. They face a Crystal Palace side that were hammered at Leeds on Saturday, and they have lost three of their four meetings with the Gunners since Oliver Glasner took charge. Arsenal have won eight of their 12 home games this season without conceding and have scored exactly twice in five of these. They beat the Eagles 1-0 here in October and can go at least one better on Tuesday. 

Tunisia have won all five of their previous meetings with Uganda and they look set to extend that run against a Cranes team who have been dealing with issues off the pitch and have just one win at this tournament since 1978. Uganda can at least register a consolation effort as Tunisia have conceded in six of their last seven games, while Uganda have only failed to score in one of their last six games.

Sporting are on a ten-game unbeaten run in the league and have won eight of those. They are chasing down leaders Porto and should take the points, but Vitoria Guimaraes have scored in five of their last seven games and should register.

Both teams have scored in five of Tunisia’s last seven games and they have just one clean sheet themselves during that run. Uganda have only failed to score in one of their last six games so both of these teams should be able to get on the scoresheet.

Sporting are on a ten-game unbeaten run in the league and have won eight of those. They are chasing down leaders Porto and should take the points, but Vitoria Guimaraes have scored in five of their last seven games and should register.

Arsenal are yet to lose at home this season and have won 11 of their 12 assignments here. They face a Crystal Palace side that were hammered at Leeds on Saturday, and they have lost three of their four meetings with the Gunners since Oliver Glasner took charge. Arsenal have won eight of their 12 home games this season without conceding and have scored exactly twice in five of these. They beat the Eagles 1-0 here in October and can go one better on Tuesday.

Tunisia have won all five of their previous meetings with Uganda and they look set to extend that run against a Cranes team who have been dealing with issues off the pitch and have just one win at this tournament since 1978. Two of Uganda’s last three games have finished 2-1 and a repeat of that scoreline is fancied in this one, with Tunisia taken to come out on top.

Arsenal are yet to lose at home this season and have won 11 of their 12 assignments here. They face a Crystal Palace side that were hammered at Leeds on Saturday, and they have lost three of their four meetings with the Gunners since Oliver Glasner took charge.

It has been a dream year for Crystal Palace fans, but their penultimate game of 2025 may be more of a nightmare as they visit the Emirates in the EFL Cup quarter-final.The Eagles have lost three of their four meetings with Arsenal since Oliver Glasner took charge and were hammered 4-1 at Elland Road on Saturday, while the Premier League leaders have won 11 of their 12 home matches this season, keeping eight clean sheets in the process.

Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast may not be favourites to defend their title, but the Elephants should get their campaign off to a winning start against underdogs Mozambique.Boasting the likes of Ibrahim Sangare, Amad Diallo, Evann Guessand, and Wilfried Zaha to name a few, they have won three of their last four games and face an Os Mambas side that have never made it past the group stage in this competition.

Two of this season’s new additions to the Saudi top flight lock horns on Christmas Day, with 13 points separating the pair after nine games.Al Najma have picked up just one point from a possible 27, while Neom have lost only three of their outings and can call upon Said Benrahma and Alexandre Lacazette. They won both meetings with the visitors in the second tier last season and can make it three in a row here.

Coventry’s lead in the Championship may have been reduced in recent weeks, but their record at the Ricoh Arena remains impeccable and they can add three points to their burgeoning tally against poor-travellers Swansea.The Sky Blues have won eight of their ten games here, including each of their last seven, while Swansea’s defeat at Stoke earlier this month made it four successive road defeats for the 14th-placed side.

Brentford ended their four-game winless streak at the torrid Wolves on Saturday, and they can follow that success up with another three points against a Bournemouth outfit that haven’t won a game since October.The Cherries have lost three of their last four away games and have only won once on their travels this season. They were beaten 3-2 here last season, and the Bees, despite their recent struggles, have taken ten points from the last 12 available at home.

Sunderland were firm favourites for a swift return to the Championship before the season began, but they look good value to hit 30 points before the halfway point of the campaign when they host Leeds on Sunday.The Black Cats have picked up 18 points from eight home games and are yet to lose at the Stadium of Light, while 16th-placed Leeds have drawn one and lost four of their last five away games.