Football Betting Tips

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.

Both teams have scored in six of Portsmouth’s last eight games overall and they have gone six games without a clean sheet at home. Saints are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels in the Championship but they have scored themselves in all but one of their trips, so goals at both ends looks likely.

Genoa against Bologna has all the hallmarks of a game where both sides get on the scoresheet. Genoa have seen BTTS land in 13 of their 21 Serie A matches this season and defensive reliability has been an issue, particularly at home. Bologna arrive in better league position and have scored freely against bottom-half teams on the road, while nine straight games without a clean sheet suggests they are unlikely to shut Genoa out either.

Hearts have scored in all of their home games across all competitions this season and are on a nine-game scoring streak overall. Celtic have scored in five straight games and are yet to draw a blank under Martin O’Neill in 12 games across two spells this term. There have been goals at both ends in both meetings between these sides this season, so goals at both ends looks likely at Tynecastle.

Heracles have conceded on all ten of their Eredivisie away days this season and ten of Feyenoord’s last 12 league games have ended with both sides scoring.

Alex: Brentford hold the fourth-best home record in the Premier League and have won five of their last seven games in all competitions, while Nottingham Forest’s only win in their last eight games came against the relegation-threatened West Ham.

Henry: Hearts have already beaten the Bhoys 3-1 at Tynecastle this term and Derek McInnes’ men were also good enough to win 2-1 at Celtic Park. With the league leaders at 2/1, back them for the points.

Aaron A: Lyon made it nine wins in ten matches with Thursday’s 1-0 success away at Young Boys in the Europa League. Paulo Fonseca’s men should be too strong for rock-bottom Metz, who are six points adrift of safety following five defeats in six league outings.

Gareth: Napoli have won three of the last four meetings between these sides and Antonio Conte’s men arrive in good form, unbeaten in their last nine.

Aaron R: Santa Clara have lost 12 of their 18 league games this term, while four of their six away defeats have come by a two-goal margin or greater. Famalicao have kept a clean sheet in all of their league wins this term, and they have the fifth-best record in the division in terms of xG. 

Both teams have scored in Anderlecht’s last four league games, but they should still be able to overcome bottom side Dender. The visitors have lost all six encounters with the top five, but their form in front of goal has improved of late, with BTTS landing in their previous six trips.

Celta Vigo arrive in strong form, having won six of their last eight league games and losing just one of their last ten away matches. They sit two places and eight points above Real Sociedad, who have failed to keep a clean sheet in 23 of their last 24 league games.

This has the potential to turn into a goalfest. There have been at least four goals in each of Estrela’s last four away games in the Portuguese top flight and their trip to Lisbon could be just as entertaining.

Milan won two of the three meetings between the pair in 2025 and, having triumphed in four of their last seven away games, they look the most likely victors. Just one defeat in 21 league games this season shows how difficult Massimiliano Allegri’s men are to master.

Both teams have scored in Anderlecht’s last four league games, but they should still be able to overcome bottom side Dender. The visitors have lost all six encounters with the top five, but their form in front of goal has improved of late, with BTTS landing in their previous six trips.

Lille look well placed to take maximum points at home against Strasbourg. Lille have won four of their last five home games in Ligue 1 and continue to be a reliable proposition on their own patch. Strasbourg arrive out of form on the road, without a win in six away matches, and have lost four of their last five trips. With home wins proving profitable in top-half clashes this season, Lille’s stronger recent form gives them the edge.

Milan won two of the three meetings between the pair in 2025 and, having triumphed in four of their last seven away games, they look the most likely victors. Just one defeat in 21 league games this season shows how difficult Massimiliano Allegri’s men are to master.

Both teams have scored in each of Racing’s last six matches, while Deportivo have conceded in their last four home outings. The visitors have scored in 22 straight matches, while BTTS has landed in nine of their 10 away trips.

Alverca have lost all five clashes with the top five, and they’ve been beaten in five of their eight away trips this term. The visitors make this trip having lost three of their last four on the road, while Braga are in decent form at home.

Strasbourg are capable of getting on the scoresheet, but defensive issues remain a concern. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their last eight Ligue 1 games and are conceding close to two goals per away match. Lille are strong at home without being ruthless, which often leads to narrow victories rather than blowouts. Strasbourg have already lost three league games 2-1 this season, and a similar outcome looks likely again, with Lille doing just enough to see it out.

Alaves are unbeaten in three meetings at home to Real Betis, with two of those ending in draws, so a 1-1 correct-score line must make plenty of appeal. Goals will be hard to come by and Alaves do put up a fight when armed with home advantage.

Le Mans haven’t won at home to a top-half side this season, and they meet a Dunkerque team who have scored twice in three straight games, while the visitors have netted two or more goals in three of their last four away trips. These two shared a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture and the away side can continue that scoring form here.

Verona have lost five of their last six home Serie A matches and could slip up again to an Udinese team that have won two of their last four away league games.

Everton have picked up more points on their travels than they have at home this season and they may come unstuck against a much-improved Leeds side that have only lost once in 10 matches across all competitions and are looking to complete a league double over David Moyes’ team after winning 1-0 at Elland Road in August.

Norwich have been a bogey team for Coventry for an extended period, as they are unbeaten across the last 13 meetings, registering nine wins during that time. With the current Sky Blues team struggling for results on the road, a much-improved Canaries could nick the three points.

Porto have won every league game bar one this term, but they host a Gil Vicente side who have seen both teams score in five straight games, including a clash with Sporting Lisbon in early January. The visitors have scored 1.33 goals per game on their travels, while Porto have scored 16 across their eight home matches, winning seven.

Over 2.5 goals has landed in three of Vitesse’s last four, and 73% of their games this term have featured at least three goals. Over 2.5 has landed in 91% of ADO Den Haag’s home matches, so goals are expected in this encounter.

De Graafschap have suffered 4-2 and 3-2 defeats in their last two home games, while Den Bosch have seen 17 goals scored across their last four on the road. There have been four or more goals in 64% of the hosts’ games at their own ground, so back a high-scoring affair.

Le Mans haven’t won at home to a top-half side this season, and they meet a Dunkerque team who have scored twice in three straight games, while the visitors have netted two or more goals in three of their last four away trips. These two shared a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture and the away side can continue that scoring form here.

Everton will be missing creative forces such as Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for this game and they are already a side lacking in goals, with seven of their last eight games going under the 2.5 goal mark.  There have also been no more than two goals scored in four of Leeds’ last five league fixtures so don’t expect a classic on Monday night.

Norwich have scored 12 goals across their last three matches and will fancy their chances of netting against a Coventry side without a clean-sheet in their last six. Shutting out the league leaders may be an issue though, with the Sky Blues also leading the Championship scoring charts.

Verona have lost five of their last six home Serie A matches and could slip up again to an Udinese team that have won two of their last four away league games.

Girona have won four of their last five La Liga matches while Getafe have lost five of their last six in the league. The visitors are struggling to score and keep goals at the other end – a recipe for disaster if it continues.

Norwich have scored 12 goals across their last three matches and will fancy their chances of netting against a Coventry side without a clean-sheet in their last six. Shutting out the league leaders may be an issue though, with the Sky Blues also leading the Championship scoring charts.

Cueta have seen both teams score in five of their last six games, and they meet a Cultural Leonesa side who lost 4-2 to Sporting Gijon last time out. The visitors are leaking too many goals, but they’ve averaged 1.45 goals per game on their travels this season.

Norwich have scored 12 goals across their last three matches and will fancy their chances of netting against a Coventry side without a clean-sheet in their last six. Shutting out the league leaders may be an issue though, with the Sky Blues also leading the Championship scoring charts.

Verona have lost five of their last six home Serie A matches and could slip up again to an Udinese team that have won two of their last four away league games.

Back the visitors to win to nil, as they have done away to Verona’s fellow strugglers Pisa, Parma and Torino this term, given that Verona have failed to score in four of their last six matches, and the hosts have lost five of their last six home Serie A games.

Girona have won four of their last five La Liga matches while Getafe have lost five of their last six in the league. Getafe have failed to score in four of their last six La Liga contests and generated an XG of no more than 0.66 in any of their last three. Back them for a defeat against a Girona side that has kept four clean sheets in their last six games

Everton have picked up more points on their travels than they have at home this season and they may come unstuck against a much-improved Leeds side that have only lost once in 10 matches across all competitions and are looking to complete a league double over David Moyes’ team after winning 1-0 at Elland Road in August.

Norwich have been a bogey team for Coventry for an extended period, as they are unbeaten across the last 13 meetings, registering nine wins during that time. With the current Sky Blues team struggling for results on the road, a much-improved Canaries could nick the three points in a game featuring plenty of attacking endeavour.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin made over 270 appearances across a nine-year spell with Everton, but the Leeds forward could come back to haunt his former club on Monday as he looks to build on an impressive run that has seen him score eight times across his last 10 appearances.

Jovon Makama has stepped up to the plate for Norwich in the continued absence of Josh Sargent and with nine goals across his last nine starts, he could have a decisive say on Monday.

Porto have won every league game bar one this term, but they host a Gil Vicente side who have seen both teams score in five straight games, including a clash with Sporting Lisbon in early January. The visitors have scored 1.33 goals per game on their travels, while Porto have scored 16 across their eight home matches, winning seven.

Blackpool have scored in their last nine League One games, while they’ve netted 23 goals across their 14 games at Bloomfield Road. However, only two sides in the third tier have conceded more goals than Blackpool’s 39. Opponents Stockport have found the net in 10 of their 13 away games this term, but all of the visitors’ away clean sheets have come against teams in the relegation zone.

Barcelona haven’t kept a clean sheet in their seven Champions League games this term. The Catalans have conceded at home to Olympiakos and Eintracht Frankfurt, and they host a Copenhagen side who are pushing to make the top 24 after winning 3-2 against Villarreal last time out. 

Feyenoord have conceded 13 times across their seven League Phase games, while they were beaten 4-3 at FCSB in their last European trip. Betis have scored twice in all three of their home games in the Europa League this term, but the visitors need a win to avoid elimination. 

BTTS has landed in 10 of 14 Genoa games since Patrick Viera was sacked, and they head to a Lazio side who have scored 13 times in their six home clashes with sides below them.

Wolves have conceded the second-highest number of goals at home, while Bournemouth have shipped the most goals away. BTTS has landed in the visitors’ last eight games, while Wolves can threaten after an upturn in performances under Rob Edwards.

Rangers return from a visit to Portugal aiming to continue some free-scoring form in the Premiership, but they visits a Hibs side that averages two goals per game at home.