Football Betting Tips

Bottom side Port Vale claimed a key win at Leyton Orient at the weekend, and they meet a Dons side which is struggling for form. The visitors have scored and conceded in all four visits to sides below them, while they drew 1-1 in their home clash with Port Vale. The hosts have struggled defensively all season, while Wimbledon have conceded in eight straight away games.

Both teams have scored in four of St Pauli’s five games since the turn of the year, while they were beaten 2-1 when they met Leverkusen in the Bundesliga earlier this season. The hosts have won six of their seven home league games against sides below them, but this cup clash offers a chance for the second-bottom visitors to get forward.

Both teams have scored in each of Forest Green’s last five games, while visitors Woking have averaged 1.3 goals per away trip this season. Three of the visitors’ last four trips have finished with both teams finding the net. Forest Green have kept one clean sheet in their last 16 league games, with BTTS landing on 13 occasions in that stretch.

Sheffield United have been solid at home lately, but they are without a clean sheet in eight games and could come under fire against underdogs Oxford United, who have seen goals at both ends in four of their last five away fixtures.

Harrogate have lost eight of their last nine matches to sit bottom of League Two, and they’ve suffered nine consecutive home defeats. Six of their last eight home games have seen them lose by a two-goal margin or greater, while Swindon have won by two or more in three of their four visits to the bottom eight.

Hull picked up their fourth successive victory at the weekend to put themselves third in the Championship table. They have won eight of their last ten in the league, and come up against a Watford side winless in five and without a manager following Javi Gracia’s resignation.

Sheffield United have been solid at home lately, but they are without a clean sheet in eight games and could come under fire against underdogs Oxford United, who have seen goals at both ends in four of their last five away fixtures.

Barnsley have won their last two at home but conceded in both. Northampton have lost their last four games and sit 23rd. Tuesday’s trip to Oakwell is unlikely to provide too much respite, but they can at least get a goal against a side who are without a clean sheet in 11.

Both teams have scored in four of St Pauli’s five games since the turn of the year, while they were beaten 2-1 when they met Leverkusen in the Bundesliga earlier this season. The hosts have won six of their seven home league games against sides below them, but this cup clash offers a chance for the second-bottom visitors to get forward.

Rochdale have won four straight games, while they’ve won 10 of 12 home matches this term. The hosts host a Boreham Wood side who have won only once in seven meetings with the top six, while the visitors have lost three straight games, scoring in each.

Albacete have put Celta Vigo and Real Madrid out of the cup this term, with nine goals scored across those two ties. They face a sterner test against La Liga leaders Barcelona, who have won 16 of their last 17 matches. However, the Catalans have defensive issues, so back them to concede in another victory.

These are the two lowest-scoring sides in the Championship, with just 44 goals netted in a combined 58 games. Under 2.5 goals has landed in each of Sheffield Wednesday’s last five games and in seven of Blackburn’s last ten.

Two of the National League’s top four meet on Tuesday night, and visitors Boreham Wood have already seen some high-scoring trips to the league’s top sides. They’ve drawn 3-3 and 2-2 in their first two visits to the top three, with 77% of their away games featuring three or more goals. Rochdale have scored 25 goals in 12 home games, but they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet at home to top-half opposition.

Arsenal put four past Leeds last time out and over 3.5 goals has landed in eight of their last ten matches in all competitions, including their five-goal thriller in the first leg against Chelsea. The Blues have seen four or more goals in five of their last seven matches.

Milan’s Christopher Nkunku has found a bit of form with four goals in his last five games. The Frenchman can to add to his haul on Tuesday.

Viktor Gyokeres has found his shooting boots of late, netting at Elland Road on Saturday to make it four goals and two assists in his last six appearances, including a goal and an assist in the first leg at Stamford Bridge.

Hull picked up their fourth successive victory at the weekend to put themselves third in the Championship table. They have won eight of their last ten in the league, and come up against a Watford side winless in five and without a manager following Javi Gracia’s resignation.

Milan are on a seven-game unbeaten run, winning four, and they should be able to stay in touch with league leaders Inter by winning at out-of-form Bologna. The Rossoblù seem destined for a mid-table finish and are winless in five at home, with three defeats.

Harrogate have lost eight of their last nine matches to sit bottom of League Two, and they’ve suffered nine consecutive home defeats. Six of their last eight home games have seen them lose by a two-goal margin or greater, while Swindon have won by two or more in three of their four visits to the bottom eight.

Albacete have put Celta Vigo and Real Madrid out of the cup this term, with nine goals scored across those two ties. They face a sterner test against La Liga leaders Barcelona, who have won 16 of their last 17 matches. However, the Catalans have defensive issues, so back them to concede in another victory.

Arsenal put four past Leeds last time out and over 3.5 goals has landed in eight of their last ten matches in all competitions, including their five-goal thriller in the first leg against Chelsea. The Blues have seen four or more goals in five of their last seven matches.

Hearts returned to winning ways at the weekend and have now won seven of their last nine Scottish Premiership games. They can consolidate top spot against St Mirren, who are winless in their last eight matches and have lost four of them.

Four of Arsenal’s last nine matches have ended 3-2, with three of those being victories for the Gunners. This includes their first leg against Chelsea, while the Blues have seen 3-2 scorelines in three of their last six matches.

The most recent meeting between this pair ended 2-0 to Hearts, which was the most recent of three 2-0 losses that St Mirren have suffered since Christmas. Hearts have scored exactly two goals in five of their last nine league fixtures and have the second-best defensive record in the top flight.

Stuttgart are in good scoring form having hit at least three goals in four of their seven games since the winter break across all comps. VfB are facing the lowest ranked side left in the competition and they should be able to score over 2.5 against second tier side Kiel on Wednesday.

Over 3.5 goals has landed in three of Celtic’s last four games and Aberdeen triumphed 6-2 in their last home assignment. These teams met five times in 2025 and both teams scored in four of those games so goals at both ends look likely again at Pittodrie and these sides can combine for at least four goals.

Both teams to score has been a winning bet in nine successive Real Sociedad games and that pattern could continue on Wednesday. Alaves have scored in 11 of their 13 home games this season across all competitions, and they have kept just three clean sheets at the Mendizorrotza.

Manchester City already hold a 2-0 lead in this tie and with home advantage they can book their place in the final with another victory. City are in mixed form but their results at home remain excellent, with 14 wins in their last 17 at this venue. Newcastle have struggled on their travels all season and are in poor form overall, their EFL Cup defence looks set to end with a defeat at the Etihad on Wednesday. City have only conceded three goals across their last eight home games and their defence is strong enough to hold out. 

Athletic Bilbao have lost seven of their 11 away trips this season, and the visitors head into this clash with only three wins across their last 12 games. Valencia have suffered only two home defeats this term and they beat Athletic 2-0 in September. Both teams have scored in eight of Athletic’s last nine games, including each of their previous six. Valencia have seen BTTS land in five of their last six home games. 

Lanus have started the season with back-to-back wins and they can make it three in a row at Instituto, who have lost their first two games and are now winless in in six stretching back into last season (D, L5).

Stuttgart are in good scoring form having hit at least three goals in four of their seven games since the winter break across all comps. VfB are facing the lowest ranked side left in the competition and they should be able to score over 2.5 against second tier side Kiel on Wednesday.

Ligue 1 title contenders Lens head to Ligue 2’s Troyes in a game that should produce a few goals. Over 2.5 goals has landed in six consecutive Lens away games and they have scored 15 times themselves during that period. Troyes rarely draw a blank at home, scoring in all but one of their games at this venue this season, so these sides should be able to combine for at least three goals.

Motherwell are one of Scotland’s form teams with 13 points from the last 15 available. The Well can continue their good run by beating Dundee – who have just one point to show from their last three games and have failed to score in all of those games.

Falkirk have an excellent opportunity to end their winless run against bogey team Livingston when they visit Almondvale on Wednesday. The Bairns are in good form with three wins in their last six games, losing two competitive games against Celtic and ousting Hearts from the cup on penalties during that run. Livi have endured a woeful season with 15 defeats and just one win in 24 games. A change in manager is unlikely to help the hosts and Falkirk are capable of coming away with maximum points.

Manchester City already hold a 2-0 lead in this tie and with home advantage they can book their place in the final with another victory. City are in mixed form but their results at home remain excellent, with 14 wins in their last 17 at this venue. Newcastle have struggled on their travels all season and are in poor form overall, their EFL Cup defence looks set to end with a defeat at the Etihad on Wednesday.

Athletic Bilbao have lost seven of their 11 away trips this season, and the visitors head into this clash with only three wins across their last 12 games. Valencia have suffered only two home defeats this term and they beat Athletic 2-0 in September.

Falkirk have an excellent opportunity to end their winless run against bogey team Livingston when they visit Almondvale on Wednesday. The Bairns are in good form with three wins in their last six games, losing two competitive games against Celtic and ousting Hearts from the cup on penalties during that run. Livi have endured a woeful season with 15 defeats and just one win in 24 games. A change in manager is unlikely to help the hosts and Falkirk are capable of coming away with maximum points.

Barney Stewart hit a hat-trick in Falkirk’s 4-1 win over Hibs and had a few chances without scoring in the defeat to Celtic last time out. Stewart has settled in well after returning from a loan stint at Dunfermline and he can add to his haul for the season at Livingston.

Benjamin Nygren is the form man in the Celtic attack with has five goals in his last seven appearances, scoring in each of his last three appearances. The Swede sits second in the Premiership scoring charts with 12 goals and he can add to that at Aberdeen.

City could make few changes to the side that drew at Tottenham and Tijjani Reijnders is pushing for a recall. He came off the bench at Spurs and tried to make an impact as he had two attempts in his 22 minutes of action. Reijnders went on a run of four goals in six games through December and January and if he is handed a starting spot he looks a contender for an anytime strike.

Celtic are the team in greater need of the points and in the better form. The Bhoys have five wins and no defeats in seven games since Martin O’Neill’s second return of the season as manager, while the Dons have seven defeats in their last 10 games. With goals at both ends predicted, a 3-1 win for the visitors has a chance.

Manchester City already hold a 2-0 lead in this tie and with home advantage they can book their place in the final with another victory. City are in mixed form but their results at home remain excellent, with 14 wins in their last 17 at this venue. Newcastle have struggled on their travels all season and are in poor form overall, their EFL Cup defence looks set to end with a defeat at the Etihad on Wednesday. City have only conceded three goals across their last eight home games and their defence is strong enough to hold out. City won the first leg 2-0 and have scored exactly twice in three consecutive games now, including a pair of 2-0 wins, so a repeat scoreline is the pick.

These teams met five times in 2025 and both teams scored in four of those games, and goals at both ends looks likely again at Pittodrie. Aberdeen rarely draw a blank at home and they are facing a Celtic side who have scored in eight consecutive fixtures, conceding six goals in total themselves across their last four games. The Dons can get on the scoresheet but Celtic should still leave with maximum points. The Bhoys are the team in greater need of the points and in the better form with five wins and no defeats in seven games since Martin O’Neill’s second return of the season as manager.

Athletic Bilbao have lost seven of their 11 away trips this season, and the visitors head into this clash with only three wins across their last 12 games. Valencia have suffered only two home defeats this term and they beat Athletic 2-0 in September. Both teams have scored in eight of Athletic’s last nine games, including each of their previous six. Valencia have seen BTTS land in five of their last six home games. 

Both teams to score has been a winning bet in nine successive Real Sociedad games and that pattern could continue on Wednesday. Alaves have scored in 11 of their 13 home games this season across all competitions, and they have kept just three clean sheets at the Mendizorrotza.

Athletic Bilbao have lost seven of their 11 away trips this season, and the visitors head into this clash with only three wins across their last 12 games. Valencia have suffered only two home defeats this term and they beat Athletic 2-0 in September.

These teams met five times in 2025 and both teams scored in four of those games, and goals at both ends looks likely again at Pittodrie. Aberdeen rarely draw a blank at home and they are facing a Celtic side who have scored in eight consecutive fixtures, conceding six goals in total themselves across their last four games.

Both teams to score has been a winning bet in nine successive Real Sociedad games and that pattern could continue on Wednesday. Alaves have scored in 11 of their 13 home games this season across all competitions, and they have kept just three clean sheets at the Mendizorrotza.

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.

Hull have lifted themselves to within sight of the Championship’s automatic promotion positions, and they can take a step closer with a fifth successive win against a managerless Watford outfit.The Hornets parted ways with Javia Gracia for the second time after their weekend defeat to Swansea left them winless in five, and the Tigers look primed to roar to victory on Tuesday.

Arsenal won a five-goal thriller in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final, and another high-scoring affair is expected at the Emirates on Tuesday.Four or more goals have been scored in eight of the Gunners’ last ten fixtures and Chelsea have scored 19 goals in seven games since Liam Rosenior took charge, with five of these producing four or more goals.

Salford City’s 2-0 win at Tranmere on Saturday lifted them into the top three in the League Two table, and The Ammies can consolidate their promotion position with a fifth successive win on their travels.Accrington Stanley have admittedly looked a solid side of late, but they have lost to Salford’s fellow promotion hopefuls Bromley and MK Dons in their last five home matches and the quality of the visitors could shine through on Thursday.

Only Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim have scored more Bundesliga goals than Eintracht Frankfurt this season, but that comes at the cost of the worst defensive record in the division and their high-scoring ways should treat neutrals again on Friday.Both teams have scored in seven of their last eight games, for 13 goals scored and 21 conceded, while there have been goals at both ends in four of Union Berlin’s last five. Expect fireworks in Berlin.

Serie A’s bottom two get gameweek 24 underway in Italy, and underdogs Pisa could avoid dropping to the foot of the table against a Verona side that have taken just two points from the last 24 available.Pisa may be struggling for victories, but they have played out a league-high 11 stalemates, and they have only lost two of their last eight away days.

After starting the season with a long winless run at home, Celta Vigo have found their form at Estadio de Balaidos and look good value to score multiple goals for the fourth successive home game against Osasuna.The visitors sit ninth in the table, but only three La Liga teams have a worse away record than Los Rojillos, and they have conceded twice or more in four of their last seven away days.

Promotion-chasing Stockport County can pick up another three points on Saturday as they lock horns with a struggling Leyton Orient side that have lost three games on the spin.The Hatters are unbeaten in six matches and are on the hunt for a sixth successive home win, which they should achieve against an Orient outfit that have lost their last six away games by an aggregate scoreline of 16-3.

Volendam have the worst away record in the entire Eredivisie, and their winless record on the road looks set to continue in Zwolle.PEC  have won their last five home league games, and their out-of-sorts visitors are on an eight-game losing streak away from home in the Dutch top flight.The Hatters are unbeaten in six matches and are on the hunt for a sixth successive home win, which they should achieve against an Orient outfit that have lost their last six away games by an aggregate scoreline of 16-3.

Lecce’s battle against Serie A relegation took another blow on Sunday as their winless run was extended to eight games, and little is expected of the league’s lowest scorers when they host Udinese.The Salentini have lost six of these eight winless matches and visitors Udinese have won their last two away assignments against Torino and Verona, while they have won their last four meetings with the struggling hosts.

Bayern Munich remain one of the most devastating attacking outfits in world football, and they can add another few goals to their burgeoning tally against the Bundesliga’s second-highest scorers.Die Bayern have notched an incredible 74 goals this season and have averaged four goals per game at the Allianz Arena. Hoffenheim shipped four to the Bavarian side in the reverse fixture and have conceded 18 goals in their last five meetings with the league leaders.

Banfield have had a tough start to the season but can claim their first win against promoted Rio Cuarto, who have failed to score in both of their league assignments so far.

Rivadavia have a perfect record after two games but they have conceded in both victories, They face a Sarmiento side who have scored in four of their last five games but have just one clean sheet themselves in their last seven consecutive fixtures. Goals at both ends looks likely.

Lanus have started the season with back-to-back wins and they can make it three in a row at Instituto, who have lost their first two games and are now winless in in six stretching back into last season (D, L5).