Football Betting Tips

Celta Vigo beat PAOK 3-1 in the league phase in what was a convincing win, that saw them generate an xg of 2.7 and having 63% possession. A similar level of performance on Thursday would probably result in two or more goals for Celta.

Bologna won three of their four away league phase games and can seize a first leg advantage in their play-off with Brann. The Norwegian outfit failed to win any of their final five league phase games and have only been playing in this competition since their domestic season ended in November, and that lack of regular competitive action may work against them as they face a Bologna side who only narrowly missed out om a top eight finish. Bologna have managed just one clean sheet in their last 21 games across all competitions so Brann can at least get on the scoresheet. 

Stuttgart have won five of their last seven away games and should be too strong for a Celtic team who are lacking the quality to get involved at this level against a team who are fourth in the Bundesliga. Both teams have scored in six of Celtic’s last seven games and a repeat of that looks likely between them and Stuttgart. 

Both teams have scored in three of Lille’s last four home games and they have just one clean sheet in their last five at this venue. Crvena Zvezda are in red-hot form in front of goal with 17 goals across their last seven games, while Les Dogues have failed to score in just two home games all season across all comps. Both teams to score looks a solid option and, with home advantage, Lille may be able to take a lead into the return fixture in Serbia.

Turkey’s Samsunspor are a level above their hosts and they scored in five of their six league phase games. The visitors were contenders to top the standings at the halfway stage of the league phase but one point from their final three games saw them finish in the play-offs. Shkendija did score in all their home games and have scored in five of their last six games across all competitions, so the Macedonian side should at least be able to get on the scoresheet on Thursday.

Zrinjski have been blanked in three of their last five Conference League games and look set to suffer a similar fate against a Crystal Palace side who may be too strong for the Bosnians, take the Eagles to win to nil.

Genk are on a four-game winning run and have won their last three away games. The Belgian side also won three of their four league phase trips, picking up victories at Rangers and Braga, and they look capable of claiming a victory in Croatia against a Dinamo Zagreb side who lost four of their final five league phase games.

Celta Vigo beat PAOK 3-1 in the league phase in what was a convincing win, that saw them generate an xg of 2.7 and having 63% possession. They outclassed them that day, and look great value to do so again here.

Bologna won three of their four away league phase games and can seize a first leg advantage in their play-off with Brann. The Norwegian outfit failed to win any of their final five league phase games and have only been playing in this competition since their domestic season ended in November, and that lack of regular competitive action may work against them as they face a Bologna side who only narrowly missed out om a top eight finish.

Ferencvaros beat Ludogorets 3-1 in the league phase of the Europa League in November. It was a pretty convincing win with them more than doubling their XG. They will have the belief to repeat that type of performance away from home.

Plzen arrive unbeaten in their last ten matches. They faced the Greek side in the league phase and held them to a 0-0 draw, despite going down to ten men in the first half. This should be a cagey match with few goals, but Plzen can grind out a victory if they can keep their full complement on the pitch this time. 

Over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in each of Fenerbahce’s last three games and they have gone four games without a clean sheet at home. Forest produced a limp attacking display in a bore draw with Wolves but they should be looking for improvements in the final third and they can at least get on the scoresheet, so both teams look capable of contributing and we should see at least three goals.

Celta Vigo beat PAOK 3-1 in the league phase in what was a convincing win, that saw them generate an xg of 2.7 and having 63% possession. A similar level of performance on Thursday would probably result in two or more goals for Celta.

Bologna have managed just one clean sheet in their last 21 games across all competitions so Brann can keep this tie fairly close by getting on the scoresheet. Over 2.5 goals has landed in four of Brann’s last six games across all comps and in seven of Bologna’s last nine, these teams can combine for at least three goals.

There is a gulf in class here and Palace look capable of grabbing a couple of goals. The Eagles scored at least two goals in four of their six league phase games, while Zrinjski were beaten 3-0 at Borac Banja Luka over the weekend.

Genk are on a four-game winning run and have won their last three away games. The Belgian side also won three of their four league phase trips, picking up victories at Rangers and Braga, and they look capable of claiming a victory in Croatia against a Dinamo Zagreb side who lost four of their final five league phase games. Genk claimed two clean sheets in their four away league phase games and Dinamo drew blanks in three of their four Europa League main draw losses. The visitors may be able to win without conceding and a 2-0 away win seems a reasonable prediction.

With home advantage, Lille may be able to take a slender lead into the return fixture in Serbia and a 2-1 win for the hosts has a chance. Red Star scored exactly one goal in three of their four league phase trips, while two of Lille’s three home wins came by one goal margins in this competition.

Both teams have scored in three of Lille’s last four home games and they have just one clean sheet in their last five at this venue. Crvena Zvezda are in red-hot form in front of goal with 17 goals across their last seven games, while Les Dogues have failed to score in just two home games all season across all comps. Both teams to score looks a solid option in what appears to be an evenly matched tie.

Stuttgart have won five of their last seven away games and should be too strong for a Celtic team who are lacking the quality to get involved at this level against a team who are fourth in the Bundesliga.

Ferencvaros beat Ludogorets 3-1 in the league phase of the Europa League in November. It was a pretty convincing win with them more than doubling their XG. They will have the belief to repeat that type of performance away from home

Plzen arrive unbeaten in their last ten matches. They faced the Greek side in the league phase and held them to a 0-0 draw, despite going down to ten men in the first half.

Stuttgart have won five of their last seven away games and should be too strong for a Celtic team who are lacking the quality to get involved at this level against a team who are fourth in the Bundesliga. Both teams have scored in six of Celtic’s last seven games and a repeat of that looks likely between them and VfB. 

Ferencvaros beat Ludogorets 3-1 in the league phase of the Europa League in November. It was a pretty convincing win with them more than doubling their XG. They will have the belief to repeat that type of performance away from home. Ludogorets are in good form, and did manage to score against Ferencvaros away from home. With a home crowd on their side, they should be able to score in defeat here.

Olivier Giroud should start for injury-hit Lille on Thursday. The veteran forward scored in his side’s final two league phase fixtures and he looks a contender to get on the scoresheet against Red Star.

Both teams have scored in three of Lille’s last four home games and they have just one clean sheet in their last five at this venue. Crvena Zvezda are in red-hot form in front of goal with 17 goals across their last seven games, while Les Dogues have failed to score in just two home games all season across all comps. Both teams to score looks a solid option in what appears to be an evenly matched tie.

Ferencvaros beat Ludogorets 3-1 in the league phase of the Europa League in November. It was a pretty convincing win with them more than doubling their XG. Ludogorets are in good form, and did manage to score against Ferencvaros away from home. With a home crowd on their side, they should be able to at least score so back both teams to score.

Turkey’s Samsunspor are a level above their hosts and they scored in five of their six league phase games. The visitors were contenders to top the standings at the halfway stage of the league phase but one point from their final three games saw them finish in the play-offs. Shkendija did score in all their home games and have scored in five of their last six games across all competitions, so the Macedonian side should at least be able to get on the scoresheet on Thursday.

Only four points separate these sides, but Clermont are in torrid form right now and head to Boulogne having lost each of their last five games. They haven’t won away from home since October, while Boulogne have taken ten points from the last 15 on offer.

Rodez are unbeaten in nine Ligue 2 matches and have won three of their last four. They can upset the odds against Montpellier, who have lost three of their last four on the road.

At least four goals have been scored in three of Mainz’s last seven matches and also in four of Hamburg’s last seven games. Meanwhile, three of the last five head-to-head meetings have featured four or more goals – making the generous odds-against price about more than three goals very tempting here.

Cercle Brugge have won 17 of their 24 points away from home and head to Gent having earned 11 points from the last 15 available on their travels, while slight favourites Gent have lost three of their last five at home and have failed to win their last four home meetings with Cercle Brugge.

Athletic Bilbao have won three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each win. Meanwhile, Elche have lost three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each defeat. Athletic Bilbao have not kept a clean sheet in La Liga since December 6th but they have beaten the bottom two, clubs not far behind Elche in the table, recently.

Blackburn have won only one of their last five home league games while Preston have lost only two of their last 10 away Championship matches. Only Sheffield Wednesday have taken fewer home points than Rovers, so it is hard to see them taking all three points here.

Athletico Paranaese have won five of their last six games and could have the beating of Corinthians, who lost ten of their 19 Serie A away games last season, including their last three of the campaign.

Adelaide United’s A-League games have averaged 3.2 goals per game this season and five of their last eight have featured at least four goals, and another high-scoring game could be on the cards against a Perth Glory side that have seen over 3.5 goals land in three of their last four away days.

Four of Nordsjaelland’s last five competitive games have featured goals at both ends and underdogs Vejle have scored in nine of their last 11 away fixtures.

Both teams to score has landed in four of Annecy’s last five home games and Red Star have scored five and conceded seven in their last four fixtures, with both teams scoring in three of these.

Athletic Bilbao have won three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each win. Meanwhile, Elche have lost three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each defeat. Athletic Bilbao have not kept a clean sheet in La Liga since December 6th but they have beaten the bottom two, clubs not far behind Elche in the table, recently.

Only four points separate these sides, but Clermont are in torrid form right now and head to Boulogne having lost each of their last five games. They haven’t won away from home since October, while Boulogne have taken ten points from the last 15 on offer.

Rodez are unbeaten in nine Ligue 2 matches and have won three of their last four. They can upset the odds against Montpellier, who have lost three of their last four on the road.

Cercle Brugge have won 17 of their 24 points away from home and head to Gent having earned 11 points from the last 15 available on their travels, while slight favourites Gent have lost three of their last five at home and have failed to win their last four home meetings with Cercle Brugge.

Only four points separate these sides, but Clermont are in torrid form right now and head to Boulogne having lost each of their last five games. They haven’t won away from home since October, while Boulogne have taken ten points from the last 15 on offer.

Rodez are unbeaten in nine Ligue 2 matches and have won three of their last four. They can upset the odds against Montpellier, who have lost three of their last four on the road.

Frosinone can go top of the Serie B table with a win on Friday and they have won four of their last five home matches, while Empoli have lost three of their last five away games.

Athletic Bilbao have won three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each win. Meanwhile, Elche have lost three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each defeat. Athletic Bilbao have not kept a clean sheet in La Liga since December 6th but they have beaten the bottom two, clubs not far behind Elche in the table, recently.

Both teams to score has landed in four of Annecy’s last five home games and Red Star have scored five and conceded seven in their last four fixtures, with both teams scoring in three of these.

Each of Fortuna Sittard’s last eight games have featured at least three goals, with a total of 34 goals being scored in this period, while five of Excelsior’s last eight outings have gone over 2.5 goals.

Frosinone can go top of the Serie B table with a win on Friday and they have won four of their last five home matches, while Empoli have lost three of their last five away games.

Blackburn have won only one of their last five home league games while Preston have lost only two of their last 10 away Championship matches. Only Sheffield Wednesday have taken fewer home points than Rovers, so it is hard to see them taking all three points here.

Each of Fortuna Sittard’s last eight games have featured at least three goals, with a total of 34 goals being scored in this period, while five of Excelsior’s last eight outings have gone over 2.5 goals.

At least four goals have been scored in three of Mainz’s last seven matches and also in four of Hamburg’s last seven games. Meanwhile, three of the last five head-to-head meetings have featured four or more goals – making the generous odds-against price about more than three goals very tempting here.

At least three goals have been scored in four of Brest’s last eight matches and also in eight consecutive Marseille away trips.

Mainz have scored exactly two goals in two of their last three games while Hamburg have scored two or more goals in each of their last three. HSV have also shipped exactly twice in two of their last three games, so a 2-2 could be on the cards.

Sassuolo have been finding it hard to break opponents down at Mapei Stadium of late and may struggle to open up a Verona side likely to set up defensively. Three of Verona’a last 10 awaty league games have finished goalless so take a punt on another 0-0 here.

Nadiem Amiri has scored seven goals in his last eight appearances for Mainz. He scored his sixth and seventh spot-kicks of the Bundesliga season, and eighth and ninth in all competitions, against Augsburg a fortnight ago.

Remy Labeau Lascary scored for the second successive game against Lille last time out, taking the left-winger’s tally to four for the season. He can strike against a Marseille side that have been leaky at the back of late.

Athletic Bilbao have won three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each win. Meanwhile, Elche have lost three of their last four games with both teams scoring in each defeat. Athletic Bilbao have not kept a clean sheet in La Liga since December 6th but they have beaten the bottom two, clubs not far behind Elche in the table, recently.

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.