Football Betting Tips

Golden Ace defends this crown but faces a major challenge to retain. Fellow mares Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead are respected but not without frailty and it could be that the most upside is held by The New Lion, winner of the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Hurdle here last season and yet to be defeated when staying on his feet (one fall). He won here on Trials Day and a more honest gallop in this race could bring about a career-best for Dan and Harry Skelton’s challenger.

Henry de Bromhead’s fortunes typically improve in the spring and the 25-time Cheltenham Festival winner could get on the scoresheet with Downmexicoway now. He made good progress with figures of 121 over fences from August-November, his second in a Grade 3 at Tipperary now reading well, and last month’s Irish Arkle was asking a lot but should leave him ripe going back into a handicap with a nice weight of 11st 5lb.

Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5-2 in their last Champions League outing on home soil, and, having already beaten Liverpool in Istanbul this term, look a decent bet to avoid defeat at the very least in this intriguing contest. The Reds are in a better place since that 1-0 loss in September but they remain unreliable on the road and they may again struggle to cope with the hostile atmosphere.

Harry Kane has scored in his last seven appearances for Bayern Munich, netting 11 times in total. He’s only failed to score on two occasions since mid-December, and the forward has scored three consecutive braces ahead of this trip to Bergamo.

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.

Arka Gdynia have lost 10 of their 11 away trips this season to sit third from bottom in Poland, but they at least make this trip in scoring form. The visitors have found the net in six of their last seven league games, while Wisla Plock are without a clean sheet in six.

Almeria’s last six home games have seen both teams score, with the hosts failing to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 league matches. They meet a Cultural Leonesa side who have both scored and conceded in their last four on the road. Almeria have won and conceded in four of their last five games, while the visitors have lost 13 of 15 encounters with the top 10.

Sassuolo have managed only three clean sheets on their travels this term, and they’ve conceded in each of their previous seven on the road. The visitors are in fine attacking form, and they should add to Lazio’s struggles against top-half teams, with Sarri’s side managing one clean sheet in 13 encounters. The hosts played out a 2-2 draw at home to Atalanta in the cup last time out, but Sassuolo have won four of their six visits to sides below them in the standings, including two 2-1 victories.

The biggest improvement from West Ham in recent weeks has been in defence. Axel Disasi’s January arrival has helped them keep four clean sheets in six games. Under 2.5 landed in both of the Hammers’ previous two ties.

Almeria’s last six home games have seen both teams score, with the hosts failing to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 league matches. They meet a Cultural Leonesa side who have both scored and conceded in their last four on the road

Nuno Espirito Santo has led Wolves and Nottingham Forest to the FA Cup semi-finals in the past seven years and he can make progress in getting there again with West Ham. The Hammers have lost only two of their last ten games and can see off a Brentford side who have been poor since drawing with Arsenal on February 12.

Shelbourne’s four games this season have finished with both teams scoring, including a 3-2 home defeat to St Patrick’s last time out. Shamrock Rovers have scored in all of their four games this season, losing their first away trip 3-2 at Bohemians, so this should be a high-scoring encounter.

Espanyol have lost their way, going nine games without a win, but they have a golden opportunity to put an end to their struggles on Monday as rock-bottom Real Oviedo head to Catalonia. The visitors have lost five of their last seven and their lack of confidence is likely to cost them again.

Nuno Espirito Santo has led Wolves and Nottingham Forest to the FA Cup semi-finals in the past seven years and he can make progress in getting there again with West Ham. The Hammers have lost only two of their last ten games and can see off a Brentford side who have been poor since drawing with Arsenal on February 12.

Sassuolo have won five of their last six games, and the Neroverdi won the reverse fixture earlier this season. Struggling Lazio are winless in six, and they’ve conceded twice in five of their last seven games. The hosts have lost eight of 13 meetings with the 10 sides above them, while the Neroverdi have won five of eight visits to teams outside the top six.

No La Liga team has conceded more away goals than Oviedo’s 29 this term and Espanyol can get their confidence back by putting a couple past their visitors.

Second-bottom Tondela have scored twice in three of their last four matches, including their 2-2 draw with third-bottom Santa Clara in their last home game. Rio Ave are only two points clear of the bottom two, but they’ve won 3-0 and 2-1 in their two meetings with the sides in the drop zone to stay clear of the drop. The visitors have shipped 24 goals in 12 away trips, so goals appeal here.

Almeria’s last six home games have seen both teams score, with the hosts failing to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 league matches. They meet a Cultural Leonesa side who have both scored and conceded in their last four on the road. 

Sassuolo have managed only three clean sheets on their travels this term, and they’ve conceded in each of their previous seven on the road. The visitors are in fine attacking form, and they should add to Lazio’s struggles against top-half teams, with Sarri’s side managing one clean sheet in 13 encounters. The hosts played out a 2-2 draw at home to Atalanta in the cup last time out.

Shelbourne’s four games this season have finished with both teams scoring, including a 3-2 home defeat to St Patrick’s last time out. Shamrock Rovers have scored in all of their four games this season, losing their first away trip 3-2 at Bohemians, so this should be a high-scoring encounter.

Crysencio Summerville scored only one goal in his first 38 West Ham appearances but looks a brand new player under Nuno, netting seven in his last ten. He has scored in both of the Hammers’ FA Cup games this term and will be full of confidence after his winner against Fulham on Wednesday.

Berardi has scored seven goals for the campaign, and four of those strikes have come away from home. The forward struck twice against Verona last month, and he has found the net in away wins at Atalanta and Pisa.

Sassuolo have managed only three clean sheets on their travels this term, and they’ve conceded in each of their previous seven on the road. The visitors are in fine attacking form, and they should add to Lazio’s struggles against top-half teams, with Sarri’s side managing one clean sheet in 13 encounters. The hosts played out a 2-2 draw at home to Atalanta in the cup last time out, but Sassuolo have won four of their six visits to sides below them in the standings, including two 2-1 victories.

No La Liga team has conceded more away goals than Oviedo’s 29 this term and Espanyol can get their confidence back by putting a couple past their visitors. A clean sheet would also help matters for the hosts and with Real losing their last two games to nil, one may very well arrive.

Espanyol have lost their way, going nine games without a win, but they have a golden opportunity to put an end to their struggles on Monday as rock-bottom Real Oviedo head to Catalonia. The visitors have lost five of their last seven and their lack of confidence is likely to cost them again.

Exeter have won by two clear goals in five of their last six, including their 2-0 win at then-league leaders Cardiff on Saturday. The visitors are now top of the table, and they’ll be aiming to stay there against an Exeter side that lost 5-1 at home to third-placed Bolton at the end of February.

MK Dons are unbeaten in 11 League One outings and they should be too strong for Gillingham this week. The Gills are almost safe from relegation and are unbeaten in two, but they look no match for the title-chasing Dons who put four past Harrogate at the weekend to move second in the table.

Millwall are in excellent form, having won five of their last six games, netting in 11 consecutive Championship matches. However, they host a Derby side who have seen both teams score in all four of their visits to the six sides above them, while BTTS has also landed in the Rams’ last three matches.

Wrexham suffered a dramatic 4-2 extra-time defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round but they can bounce back with an entertaining win over top-six rivals Hull. The Tigers’ playoff charge has slowed in recent weeks as they were beaten 3-2 by Bristol City and went down 3-1 against QPR and Millwall.

Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Ipswich have seen 17 goals scored across their last four away trips, and the Tractor Boys have conceded in 10 of their 11 visits to teams outside the top six. Both teams have scored in three of Stoke’s last four league games, and the Potters have seen three goals scored in four of their last five at home.

Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5-2 in their last Champions League outing on home soil, and, having already beaten Liverpool in Istanbul this term, look a decent bet to avoid defeat at the very least in this intriguing contest. The Reds are in a better place since that 1-0 loss in September but they remain unreliable on the road and they may again struggle to cope with the hostile atmosphere.

Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Atletico Madrid have won four of their last five games and each of their last four at home. They have conceded in the last three of these home wins, though, while Spurs are on a five-game losing streak but have scored in 12 of their last 13.

Newcastle fell to their third defeat in five games at the weekend and now face an in-form Barcelona side. The visitors are top of the La Liga table and are on a four-game winning streak, while they won 2-1 at this ground back in September.

Liverpool found Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen too hot to handle in September and the livewire forward could trouble the Reds once again. The Nigerian scored from the spot after just 16 minutes of that league-phase clash but he had other good chances to add to his tally in a one-sided affair. Arne Slot’s side still aren’t watertight at the back despite their recent improvement, so Osimhen looks a decent anytime goalscorer option.

Harry Kane has scored in his last seven appearances for Bayern Munich, netting 11 times in total. He’s only failed to score on two occasions since mid-December, and the forward has scored three consecutive braces ahead of this trip to Bergamo.

Alexander Sorloth scored against Real Sociedad at the weekend to take his tally to six goals in his last four appearances, including a stunning hat-trick in his last Champions League outing.

Lamine Yamal scored the winner against Athletic Bilbao at the weekend to take his tally to nine goals in his last 11 appearances for Barcelona.

Jurrien Timber is an outside contender to get on the scoresheet as he has been making a key contribution in attack recently. The Gunners full-back has one goal and two assists in his last three Premier League games, while he scored against Bayern and provided an assist against Inter in the league phase.

Kasper Hogh starred for Glimt in the latter stages of the league phase and in the play-off with Inter, hitting four goals in his last four appearances in this competition. Hogh has scored in Glimt’s last two home European games and he appeals as a candidate for an anytime strike here.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the play-off round against Monaco and has four goals in the Champions League last season, while he’s had nine shots without scoring in his last two domestic fixtures so has been getting plenty of chances. PSG’s Georgian forward is a contender for an anytime effort.

Antoine Semenyo has seven goals in 11 games for Manchester City and his pace could be a major weapon against an injury-hit Real Madrid back line, he is fancied to get on the scoresheet on Champions League debut.

Doncaster are sliding towards the danger zone and their plight could be made worse by Luton. The Hatters have lost just three of their last nine matches and they are in decent goalscoring nick. Three of their last four matches have seen them score at least twice and they can edge past Rovers.

The new League One leaders have scored at least twice in nine of their last 11 matches, while they’ve also netted two or more in eight of their previous nine on the road. Exeter ended February with a 5-1 home defeat to third-placed Bolton, and they’ve shipped 11 goals across their last four overall.

Salford got back to winning ways at the weekend but their playoff hopes are in danger following two wins from their last seven matches. They can further improve their chances of a top-seven finish with a win over Walsall, who have really hit the skids, winning just two of their last 13 league fixtures.

Newcastle fell to their third defeat in five games at the weekend and now face an in-form Barcelona side. The visitors are top of the La Liga table and are on a four-game winning streak, while they won 2-1 at this ground back in September.

Fleetwood still aren’t out of the playoff picture and they can extend their unbeaten streak to seven with a victory over Cheltenham. The visitors have won just one of their last ten matches and they are still too close to the drop zone for comfort. They do, though, still pose a threat in attack.

Wrexham suffered a dramatic 4-2 extra-time defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round but they can bounce back with an entertaining win over top-six rivals Hull. The Tigers’ playoff charge has slowed in recent weeks as they were beaten 3-2 by Bristol City and went down 3-1 against QPR and Millwall.

Atletico Madrid have won four of their last five games and each of their last four at home. They have conceded in the last three of these home wins, though, while Spurs are on a five-game losing streak but have scored in 12 of their last 13.

This game should be full of goals as 16 of Barnsley’s last 20 League One games have produced three or more, and eight of their last ten have seen both teams score. Cardiff need a response after losing to title rivals Lincoln on Saturday and no side has scored more than the Bluebirds this term.

The new League One leaders have scored at least twice in nine of their last 11 matches, while they’ve also netted two or more in eight of their previous nine on the road. Exeter ended February with a 5-1 home defeat to third-placed Bolton, and they’ve shipped 11 goals across their last four overall.

Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Ipswich have seen 17 goals scored across their last four away trips, and the Tractor Boys have conceded in 10 of their 11 visits to teams outside the top six. Both teams have scored in three of Stoke’s last four league games, and the Potters have seen three goals scored in four of their last five at home.

Leicester claimed an unexpected 1-1 draw at promotion contenders Ipswich on Saturday but the relegation-threatened Foxes must start winning games soon. An open contest is expected when they host Bristol City, who have lost three of their last four games and drew 2-2 in December’s reverse fixture.

Millwall are in excellent form, having won five of their last six games, netting in 11 consecutive Championship matches. However, they host a Derby side who have seen both teams score in all four of their visits to the six sides above them, while BTTS has also landed in the Rams’ last three matches.

Sheffield Wednesday’s struggles continue, but the Owls have at least been more productive in the final third. Both teams have scored in four of their last five matches, and they host a Watford side who have conceded in all nine of their clashes with the bottom seven, including a 1-1 draw when these two met at Vicarage Road.

Both teams have scored in five of the last six League One meetings between Plymouth and Wigan and the away side are fancied to continue their decent form. However, Argyle have shipped 1.4 goals per game on their travels this term, while the Latics have now scored in six consecutive matches.

Harry Kane has scored in his last seven appearances for Bayern Munich, netting 11 times in total. He’s only failed to score on two occasions since mid-December, and the forward has scored three consecutive braces ahead of this trip to Bergamo.

Bayern Munich have scored 20 times across their six-match winning streak, but they also conceded in all four of their League Phase trips. Atalanta have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine matches, and four of their five home European games have featured at least three goals.

Spurs lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace last week and have scored exactly once in each of their last four games, while Atletico Madrid have scored at least three goals in four successive home matches.

Newcastle may be struggling, but they have scored in their last 12 games and should be able to get on the scoresheet. Barcelona have scored 11 times in their last four and won 2-1 at St James’ Park in September.

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.