Football Betting Tips

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ian: Hearts made it four wins from four Scottish Premiership matches against the Old Firm when they beat Rangers 2-1 at Tynecastle on Sunday and the leaders look unlikely to slow down when they head across Edinburgh to take on Hibernian.

Aaron A: Torino have battled their way to successive 1-0 victories over Cremonese and Sassuolo in Serie A and they can make it three wins on the spin when they welcome Cagliari to the Stadio Olimpico di Torino.

Tom: Hugo Ekitike has 11 goals to his name this season and five of those have come in his last four outings. The Frenchman has registered the most shots in Liverpool’s squad this season and against the worst team in the league, he should be able to add at least one goal to his tally for the campaign.

James: Motherwell have gone 10 games without defeat in the league, winning six and drawing four, while they have tasted success twice and shared the spoils three times across their last five away fixtures.

Gareth: Lazio have lost four of their eight Serie A trips and have only scored four goals across those games. Udinese have a mixed home record but have won three of their last five games at this venue, including wins over Napoli and Atalanta, and as big price underdogs they look worth the risk against this inconsistent Lazio outfit.

Aaron R: Pisa have lost three of their last four league games to nil, while they’ve failed to score in home defeats by Roma, Inter Milan, Udinese, and Parma this season. Back the Old Lady to join that list at odds-against, with the visitors conceding the second-fewest Expected Goals in Italy’s top-flight.