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Korea Republic vs El Salvador - Korea Republic to win

South Korea put on a statement performance in their most recent outing, hammering Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 with Son Heung-min among the scorers. They're World Cup-bound and this high-altitude camp in Utah is specifically designed to get them sharp before the tournament.

El Salvador failed to qualify - finishing bottom of their CONCACAF group - and have conceded in 13 of their last 16 international matches. They beat Martinique 1-0 and drew 2-2 with Dominican Republic in their most recent outings, which gives you a clear picture of the level they're operating at.

With Korea sharpening up for a World Cup opener against Czechia and the class gap between these sides obvious, this looks a solid selection at the price. The neutral Utah venue levels things very slightly, but not enough to doubt the Taegeuk Warriors here.

France vs Ivory Coast - France to win

France are the world's number one ranked side and in stunning form - beating Brazil, Colombia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan in recent months with room to spare. This is the gold standard in international football right now and they're peaking at exactly the right time.

Didier Deschamps has confirmed this is his final tournament in charge, and the players know what's at stake. This is their last home friendly before flying to the USA, and the Nantes crowd will send them off with the kind of atmosphere that sharpens everyone's focus.

Ivory Coast are reigning African champions and won't simply roll over, but facing France on home soil in a World Cup warm-up is a very different proposition to continental competition. The quality gap justifies the short price without hesitation.

Sweden vs Greece - Sweden to win

Sweden are home at Strawberry Arena in Solna looking to bounce back from a 3-1 midweek defeat to Norway - a result that stung and one the players will be keen to put right in front of their own support. Home pride and World Cup preparation are both on the line.

Viktor Gyökeres misses out after Arsenal's involvement in the Champions League final, but Alexander Isak is fit, available and in the kind of club form that makes him one of the most dangerous strikers in Europe right now. Sweden have quality throughout and shouldn't need to rely on any single player.

Greece failed to qualify for the World Cup and come in with poor recent form - a 0-0 draw with Hungary and a loss to Paraguay. They're building towards Nations League football in September and lack the motivation or the tools to trouble a determined Sweden at home.

Slovenia vs Cyprus - Slovenia to win

Slovenia welcome Cyprus to Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana in what looks a clear mismatch. The hosts are ranked 58th in the world against an opponent sitting at 126th, and the class difference is visible across the squad.

Benjamin Sesko misses through a shin injury but Andraz Vipotnik steps up - a forward who has been in superb club form, netting 25 goals for Swansea this season. Slovenia have also called up three uncapped players including Club Brugge teenager Tian Nai Koren, showing genuine intent to use this camp productively.

Cyprus are in rebuilding mode under their coach, who recently signed a fresh contract through 2029, with young players likely to feature heavily. That's not the recipe for taking points off a home side of Slovenia's quality. Expect the hosts to get the job done.

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Sweden vs Greece - BTTS Yes

Sweden have not kept a single clean sheet across Graham Potter's five games in charge, shipping 11 goals in that run, and they were dismantled 3-1 by Norway on Monday.

That kind of defence opens the door for Greece, who lost 3-1 on their last trip to Scandinavia against Denmark.

At the other end, Sweden have firepower of their own, with three-goal hauls in playoff wins over Ukraine and Poland to book their World Cup ticket.

Two teams with shaky back lines and a need to find rhythm before the summer break. Goals at both ends look likely.

Spain vs Iraq - BTTS No

Spain stormed through World Cup qualifying with five wins and a draw and sit second in the FIFA rankings behind only France.

Iraq are down in 57th, were held scoreless in their last warm-up and have managed just one goal in their previous three outings.

The only previous meeting ended Spain 1-0 in the 2009 Confederations Cup, with Iraq blanked.

Even with a rotated XI in Coruna, La Roja have far too much for an Iraq side that has been leaking goals and short on firepower up top.

Not the flashiest pick, but a solid both teams not to score call.

France vs Ivory Coast - BTTS Yes

France have racked up 30 goals across their last 11 outings and arrive in Nantes coming off wins over Brazil and Colombia, with both of those games ending with goals at each end

Ivory Coast are not far behind, with 13 goals scored in their last five and the squad firmly in attacking mode after thumping South Korea 4-0 in March.

The Elephants will go all out for points on the night to prove they belong in elite company.

France are likely to rest some bodies and missing Saliba at the back, so it is hard to see them shutting out an Ivory Coast forward line carrying a real threat.

South Korea vs El Salvador - BTTS No

South Korea romped to a 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in their first warm-up on US soil last weekend and they look in ruthless form ahead of the World Cup.

El Salvador are ranked 100th and failed to qualify for the tournament, finishing rock bottom of their CONCACAF group behind Panama, Suriname and Guatemala.

Hong Myung-bo's side are using high-altitude Utah as their final tune-up before flying to Mexico, and a full-strength front line should dominate this one.

Hard to see El Salvador carrying any real threat at the other end.

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France to Win

France have been in ominous form heading into the summer, following up a hard-fought win over Brazil with a comfortable 3-1 dismantling of Colombia. At home, against a side ranked outside the world's top 35, this is as one-sided as international fixtures get on paper. The Ivorians have plenty of pace on the break, but France's depth and quality across the pitch should see them control the game and take the points.

Kylian Mbappe Anytime Goalscorer

Mbappe is the obvious focal point and he is in the form of his life, having racked up 25 league goals in 31 outings and 42 across all competitions for his club this season. He also sits on 56 goals for France, just one shy of the all-time record, and will be desperate to reach that landmark in front of a home crowd. As the side's first-choice penalty taker and a man scoring at better than a goal every other game for his country, he is the standout pick to find the net. He netted in the recent win over Brazil too, so the touch is clearly there.

Michael Olise 1+ Shot on Target

Olise was sensational in a title-winning club campaign, contributing 15 goals and 19 assists while averaging around 1.5 shots on target per game in the league. He is a guaranteed starter with Saliba absent and the Paris contingent in line for a rest, so his minutes look secure. Operating off the right and cutting inside onto his stronger foot, he tests the keeper regularly, and against a deep-lying Ivory Coast he should get plenty of sights of goal. Backing him to register at least one effort on target looks a solid foundation for the builder.

Ibrahim Sangare to be Carded

Sangare is the type of combative holding midfielder who tends to pick up bookings, committing close to 1.8 fouls per 90 minutes and collecting five yellows in his Premier League campaign this season. Chasing the game against France's rapid forward line, he is likely to be tasked with breaking up transitions and screening the back four, which often means a cynical foul or two. With Ivory Coast set to spend long spells out of possession, their midfield enforcer is a strong candidate to go into the book.

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Kylian Mbappe | France vs Ivory Coast | 8:00pm BST, Nantes

Mbappe sits on 56 France goals and needs just one more to equal Olivier Giroud's all-time national record. He has scored 13 times in his last 10 caps and averages 4.76 shots per game across recent France appearances, a figure that simply screams goals.

He bagged a brace against Brazil in his last France outing on March 26 and wrapped up a ridiculous club season with 42 goals in 44 games for Real Madrid.

The record is right there waiting and Mbappe will be hunting it from the first whistle.

Mikel Oyarzabal | Spain vs Iraq | 8:00pm BST, A Coruna

Spain's outright top scorer in World Cup qualifying with six goals, Oyarzabal is confirmed to start in the attacking line against an Iraq side making only their second ever World Cup appearance.

He averages 2.59 shots per game across this season's La Liga campaign and made it a night to remember for Real Sociedad fans by scoring a 91st-minute penalty against Betis on May 9 for his 100th league goal for the club.

Spain should be in full control for large parts of this and Oyarzabal will be right in the mix.

Viktor Gyokeres | Sweden vs Greece | 6:00pm BST, Stockholm

Sweden's leading man arrives with 19 goals in 32 caps, including a hat-trick against Ukraine and the winning goal against Poland in the World Cup play-offs in March.

He also scored for Premier League champions Arsenal against Crystal Palace on May 24, helping seal the title in style.

Greece are in Nations League prep mode tonight, which means Sweden should have the time and space Gyokeres thrives in. He converts when the chances come and tonight he should get plenty of them.

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Both Teams to Score Tips (BTTS)

Both Teams to Score tips are one of the most popular football betting markets, and for good reason – they're exciting and often offer decent value. When we back BTTS, we're predicting that both teams will find the net at least once during the match.

Our BTTS football tips focus on games where both sides have strong attacking records but leaky defences. We'll look at recent form, goals scored and conceded, head-to-head stats, and even factors like team motivation (a mid-table clash often sees more open play than a relegation six-pointer).

In the 2024/25 Premier League season, around 52% of matches saw both teams score, while in leagues like the Bundesliga that figure climbs to nearly 58%. We use these stats to identify the best BTTS opportunities and regularly combine them into BTTS accumulators for bigger returns.

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Goalscorer Football Tips

Goalscorer betting is all about predicting which players will find the back of the net. Our anytime goalscorer football tips are posted every weekend, focusing on in-form strikers and attacking midfielders who are likely to get on the scoresheet.

We don't just pick the obvious names like Erling Haaland or Mohamed Salah every week (though they're often worth backing). We dig deeper to find value – players on penalty duty, forwards facing weak defences, or wingers who've scored in three of their last four games. The key is finding the right balance between probability and odds.

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Accumulator Football Tips

Accumulators (or accas) are the bread and butter of football betting. Our daily accumulator football tips combine multiple selections into one bet for enhanced odds – a four-fold acca might return 10/1 or 15/1 depending on the odds of each selection.

The beauty of football accas is that you can turn a small stake into a significant return. A £10 bet at 13/1 returns £130 if all your picks come in. The challenge, of course, is getting every leg right, which is why our tipsters focus on well-researched selections rather than just lumping together random favourites.

Our acca of the day typically features 3-5 selections from the same evening's fixtures, often targeting home wins for strong teams, or specific markets like both teams to score. We'll also give you the reasoning behind each pick so you can decide if you agree with our logic.

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Bet Builder Football Betting Tips

Bet builders have exploded in popularity over the last few years, and our bet builder football tips take full advantage of this flexible market. A bet builder lets you combine multiple outcomes from the same match – for example, Porto to win, over 2.5 goals, and a specific player to be booked.

What makes bet builders so appealing is the control they give you. Rather than betting on a single outcome, you can craft a bet that reflects exactly how you think a game will play out. Our bet builder tips do exactly that – we analyse the match and pick 3-5 selections that complement each other.

For instance, if we're backing a dominant home team to win, we might also add "opposition striker to be carded" (because they'll be frustrated) and "over 1.5 home goals" (because the home side scores plenty). It's about building a cohesive narrative for how the match unfolds.

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Card Betting Football Tips

Card betting tips are a relatively niche market but offer excellent value if you know what you're looking for. We focus on players with poor disciplinary records, aggressive playing styles, or those facing referees who are quick to reach for the yellow card.

For example, a defensive midfielder who averages 2.3 fouls per game and has picked up four yellows in his last six matches is a strong card bet, especially if he's facing a tricky winger or playing in a high-stakes derby. We also consider the referee – some officials average 4+ cards per game, while others are far more lenient.

Our card betting accumulators combine 3-4 players across different matches, often returning odds of 30/1 or higher. It's not a market for everyone, but if you enjoy a bit of research and like longer-odds bets, it's well worth exploring.

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EFL Betting Tips

The English Football League (Championship, League One, League Two) is a goldmine for football betting tips. Our EFL expert Gab Sutton has a fantastic track record across these divisions, and his knowledge of lower-league football is second to none.

The EFL offers better value than the Premier League because bookmakers don't price these markets as sharply. You'll often find generous odds on teams that, statistically, should be much shorter. Gab's EFL football tips cover everything from Championship promotion battles to League Two relegation scraps, and he's always looking beyond the obvious.

Whether it's a midweek acca or a Saturday accumulator, Gab's EFL tips are a must-read for anyone serious about football betting.

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More Football Betting Tips and Popular Markets

Beyond the big-name markets, there are loads of other ways to bet on football. We cover these markets regularly in our match previews and detailed analysis, giving you even more options to find value.

Here's a rundown of some popular football betting tips markets you might not have tried yet.

Correct Score Football Tips

Correct score betting is high-risk, high-reward. Predicting the exact final score of a match is tough, but when you get it right, the returns can be massive. A correct score of 2-1 might be priced at 8/1, while something less common like 3-2 could be 25/1 or more.

Our correct score football tips focus on matches where we have a strong read on how the game will play out. If a team consistently wins 2-0 at home and their opponent struggles to score away, that's a correct score bet worth considering. We also look at leagues with predictable scoring patterns – Serie A, for example, often produces low-scoring 1-0 or 2-1 results.

The key to correct score betting is to stake sensibly. Don't expect to land these bets every week, but when you do, they can more than make up for the losses. Always consider backing 2-3 different scorelines to increase your chances.

First Goalscorer Football Tips

First goalscorer betting is similar to anytime goalscorer tips, but the odds are better because you're predicting who'll score first, not just at any point in the game. The challenge is that your player needs to get on the scoresheet before anyone else does.

Our first goalscorer football tips target players who typically score early – penalty takers, set-piece specialists, or forwards who start fast. We also look at teams that tend to score early goals. If a side has netted in the first 20 minutes in six of their last eight games, their striker becomes a strong first goalscorer candidate.

First goalscorer bets often return odds of 5/1 to 10/1, even for decent players, so there's real value here. Just remember that if your player scores but someone else gets there first, you lose – unlike anytime goalscorer bets where timing doesn't matter.

Over/Under Goals Football Tips

Over/under goals betting (also called total goals) is one of the simplest football betting markets. You're predicting whether a match will have more or fewer than a set number of goals – usually 2.5, though you'll also see 1.5, 3.5, and other lines.

Our over/under football tips focus on team form and style. Some teams play high-tempo, end-to-end football that regularly produces 3+ goals (think Bundesliga sides or certain Premier League teams). Others grind out 1-0 wins or 0-0 draws week after week.

In the 2024/25 season, around 51% of Premier League games went over 2.5 goals, while the Championship saw closer to 48%. These percentages vary by league, which is why we tailor our over/under tips to the specific competition and teams involved.

Weather, injuries, and motivation also play a role. A must-win game between two attacking teams? Over 2.5 goals is often a strong bet. A relegation six-pointer between defensive sides? Under 2.5 might be the smarter play.

Half-Time/Full-Time Football Tips

Half-time/full-time betting involves predicting the result at both half-time and full-time. For example, you might back "Home/Home" (home team leading at HT and FT) or "Draw/Away" (level at HT, away win at FT).

This market offers higher odds because you're predicting two outcomes, but it requires careful analysis. Our HT/FT football tips focus on teams with consistent patterns – for instance, a side that tends to start fast and protect leads would be a "Home/Home" candidate, while a team known for slow starts but strong finishes might suit "Draw/Home."

The most popular bets are Home/Home and Away/Away for dominant teams, but there's value in backing Draw/Home or Draw/Away if you think a team will grow into the game. Just avoid backing contradictory outcomes like "Away/Home" unless there's a very specific reason (like late collapses).

Asian Handicap Football Tips

Asian handicap betting removes the draw by giving one team a virtual head start or deficit. For example, if you back Manchester City -1.5, they need to win by two or more goals. If you back the underdog +1.5, they can lose by one goal and you still win.

While we don't post Asian handicap football tips every week, we'll highlight them when there's clear value. This market is ideal for matches with a strong favourite where the standard win odds are too short. If City are 1/4 to beat a relegation candidate, backing them -1.5 at evens might offer better value.

The beauty of Asian handicaps is the variety – you'll see -0.5, -1, -1.5, -2, and even split handicaps like -0.75. It's worth getting familiar with how these work, as they can provide much better odds than traditional markets.

Double Chance Football Tips

Double chance betting lets you cover two of the three possible outcomes in one bet. You can back Home Win or Draw, Away Win or Draw, or Home Win or Away Win (this last one is basically "either team to win").

Our double chance football tips appear occasionally when we see value, especially in tight matches or when backing underdogs. If you fancy a mid-table team to avoid defeat against a top-six side, "Draw or Away Win" at around evens might be smarter than backing the away win alone at 3/1.

The odds are naturally shorter than single-outcome bets, but the trade-off is higher win probability. Double chance is perfect for cautious punters or for including a "safer" leg in an accumulator.

Clean Sheet Football Tips

Clean sheet betting is straightforward – you're backing a team to keep the opposition from scoring. Our clean sheet football tips focus on defensively solid teams facing weak attacks.

If a team has kept five clean sheets in their last seven home games and they're facing a side that's failed to score in four of their last six away matches, that's a clean sheet bet worth considering. We also look at defensive records, goalkeeper form, and whether key attacking players are injured for the opposition.

Clean sheet bets often return odds of around evens to 6/4, depending on the teams involved. They work well when combined with other markets – for example, "Home Win and Home Clean Sheet" or "Over 1.5 Home Goals and Away Clean Sheet."

Goal Method Football Tips

Goal method betting involves predicting how goals will be scored – from open play, penalties, free kicks, headers, own goals, and so on. It's a niche market, but when we spot an angle, we'll share it.

For instance, if a team has scored from set pieces in six of their last eight games and they're facing a side weak at defending corners, "Goal from a Header" becomes attractive. Or if a striker is on penalties and has won two spot-kicks in his last three games, "Goal from a Penalty" might be worth a small stake.

Our goal method football tips won't be daily, but keep an eye out for them in our detailed match previews when we see value.

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Football Betting Tips Statistics and League Data

Want to know which leagues offer the best value for your football tips? We've crunched the numbers so you don't have to. Understanding league trends can make a massive difference to your betting success.

Here's a breakdown of key statistics across Europe's top five leagues from the 2024/25 season so far:

Premier League:

• Favourites win rate: 48%
• Both teams to score: 52%
• Over 2.5 goals: 51%
• Average goals per game: 2.74

La Liga:

• Favourites win rate: 52%
• Both teams to score: 47%
• Over 2.5 goals: 48%
• Average goals per game: 2.58

Bundesliga:

• Favourites win rate: 46%
• Both teams to score: 58%
• Over 2.5 goals: 56%
• Average goals per game: 3.12

Serie A:

• Favourites win rate: 49%
• Both teams to score: 44%
• Over 2.5 goals: 43%
• Average goals per game: 2.51

Ligue 1:

• Favourites win rate: 50%
• Both teams to score: 49%
• Over 2.5 goals: 47%
• Average goals per game: 2.67

Championship:

• Favourites win rate: 44%
• Both teams to score: 51%
• Over 2.5 goals: 48%
• Average goals per game: 2.63

As you can see, the Bundesliga is the most goal-heavy league, making it ideal for over 2.5 goals bets and BTTS accumulators. Serie A, on the other hand, is tighter and lower-scoring, so under 2.5 goals and clean sheet bets often offer better value there.

The Championship is particularly interesting for value hunters – favourites only win 44% of the time, which means upsets are common and underdog bets can pay off more often than in the Premier League.

We use these stats to inform our daily football betting tips, ensuring we're targeting the right markets in the right leagues. Bookmark this section and refer back to it when building your own bets.

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Football Tips for Every Day of the Week

Football doesn't stop, and neither do we. Whether you're looking for midweek tips or weekend accumulators, we've got you covered every single day.

Midweek Football Tips (Tuesday–Thursday): The Champions League and Europa League dominate midweek football, alongside Championship and lower-league fixtures. Our Tuesday and Wednesday football tips focus heavily on European competitions, with detailed bet builders and accumulators for the big ties. Thursday nights are all about the Europa League and Conference League.

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No matter what day it is, check back daily for fresh football tips today.

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Meet Our Football Tipsters

Our football betting tips aren't written by algorithms or random internet users – they're the work of experienced tipsters who eat, sleep, and breathe football.

Vedran Ostojic is one of our lead football tipsters, specialising in accumulators, BTTS tips, and anytime goalscorer picks. Vedran focuses on European competitions and the Premier League, using statistical analysis and form trends to identify value bets. His acca of the day is a fan favourite.

Will Jackson is our bet builder expert and covers the biggest matches each week. Will's detailed previews break down tactics, team news, and head-to-head stats, giving you everything you need to make informed decisions. He's also behind our card betting tips and longshot picks.

Gab Sutton is our EFL specialist, covering the Championship, League One, and League Two with unmatched expertise. Gab knows these leagues inside out and consistently finds value in markets that others overlook. If you're betting on the EFL, Gab's tips are essential reading.

All our tipsters provide transparent reasoning for every pick, so you're never left guessing why we've backed a certain bet. We believe in educating our readers, not just handing out tips with no context.

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