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Turkey -1 Handicap

Turkey are becoming a really good side, and they've the potential to surprise plenty at the World Cup this summer, I think they can get things underway with a comfortable friendly win over North Macedonia.

They won the playoffs to get here, and have won five of their last six, the one they didn't win was a 2-2 draw away in Spain, no bad result at all.

For North Macedonia, this will be a second game in four days, and on top of that, they're six without a win now, including heavy defeats to Wales and Denmark.

Slovakia -1 Handicap

I'm not too sure Malta will put up much resistance against Slovakia here, and I think the Slovaks can cover the handicap, and probably more.

Malta have lost their last two games 2-0 and 3-0 to Luxembourg, a side Slovakia beat themselves 2-0, so the form line suggests this should be pretty straight forward.

Austria -1 Handicap

Austria head into the World Cup on the back of some decent results, including a thrashing of Ghana, and wins over South Korea and Cyprus, as well as a draw against Bosnia.

The only win in 2026 so far for Tunisia is Haiti 1-0, I think Austria have the quality to win this comfortably.

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Norway vs Sweden - BTTS Yes

Both teams have scored in each of the last five meetings between these Scandinavian rivals, and Sweden have not kept a clean sheet in their last nine outings.

With Norway banging in 37 goals across eight World Cup qualifiers, this one looks set up for goals at both ends.

Graham Potter's Sweden have found the net in all of their last four games, so they are carrying a real threat themselves.

Two sides testing combinations before the tournament, neither defence is going to be locked down, so it's hard to see a clean sheet here.

Austria vs Tunisia - BTTS Yes

Tunisia have conceded in six of their last nine games, and both teams to score has landed in five of their last seven.

Austria are flying under Ralf Rangnick with three wins from their last four, and Marko Arnautovic was their top scorer in qualifying with eight goals.

The Eagles are still bedding in under new boss Sabri Lamouchi, but they qualified for the World Cup unbeaten and will be desperate to land a confidence-boosting goal.

Turkey vs North Macedonia - BTTS No

Not the most nailed-on pick, but North Macedonia have failed to score in four of their last five games and head into this off the back of two 0-0 draws.

Meanwhile, Turkey are on an unbeaten run of six and have kept three clean sheets in that spell.

The hosts have conceded just four goals in those last six matches and look defensively rock solid heading into the World Cup.

With the visitors winless in seven and struggling for any kind of attacking threat, both teams not to score looks the value angle.

Canada vs Uzbekistan - BTTS No

Canada have been hard to break down lately, conceding just 0.3 goals per game on average across recent friendlies, and four of their last six fixtures ended in draws including three goalless.

Uzbekistan are unbeaten in six and have themselves conceded just two goals game in that spell.

Both sides are likely to be cautious with the World Cup just 10 days away and key players being protected.

A low-key, low-scoring affair feels on the cards making both teams not to score a solid play.

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Norway Win

Norway are strong favourites on home soil here, and the numbers make it easy to see why. They won every single one of their eight World Cup qualifying matches, scoring 37 goals and conceding just five - one of the most dominant qualifying campaigns anywhere in Europe. At Ullevaal, they've been nearly unbeatable, going undefeated at home since March 2024 and finding the net twice or more in eight of their last 12 games on their own patch.

Sweden arrive with momentum from their playoff wins over Ukraine and Poland, but they'll be without Viktor Gyokeres - rested after the Champions League final on May 30 - and Alexander Isak is returning from a long injury absence with just 23 minutes of competitive football since the end of April. That's a significant blunting of their attack, and Norway's quality at home should be enough to see them over the line.

Both Teams to Score

Sweden may be short-handed up front tonight, but Graham Potter's side haven't kept a clean sheet in nine consecutive matches, and their last two competitive results produced six goals. Norway's high defensive line is a known vulnerability, and Sweden's counter-attacking runners - Anthony Elanga and Benjamin Nygren in particular - are exactly the type to exploit the space it leaves.

The head-to-head record is just as telling. BTTS has landed in each of the last five meetings between these two sides, and four of Norway's last five games have also seen goals at both ends. A Sweden goal against Norway's ambitious backline looks well within reach even with a depleted attack.

Alexander Sørloth Anytime Scorer

If Haaland is managed carefully after a punishing club season - as Solbakken did before the Netherlands friendly in March - Sørloth steps into the central striker role and becomes Norway's focal point in attack. He's been in excellent form for Atletico Madrid this season, finishing as their top La Liga scorer with 13 goals in 35 league appearances, averaging a goal every 69 minutes of football.

Sørloth is also no stranger to delivering for Norway - he has 26 international goals in 68 caps, and scored in the 4-1 rout of Estonia last November alongside Haaland. Whether or not Haaland starts, Sørloth is nailed on to play a significant role tonight, and his combination of aerial presence and clever movement in the box makes him a genuine threat at a price that offers real value.

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Andrej Kramaric | Croatia vs Belgium

Kramaric finished as Croatia's top scorer in World Cup qualifying with 6 goals and averaged 3.67 shots per game across their Nations League campaign, which is elite territory for a striker at any age.

He carried that form into the Bundesliga run-in, scoring twice for Hoffenheim against Stuttgart on May 2.

Croatia will want their experienced man firing before the tournament starts and Kramaric has every reason to deliver against quality opposition.

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We cover every major betting market you can think of, and then some. Our daily football tips span multiple bet types, leagues, and competitions, so whether you're a casual weekend punter or someone who bets on midweek fixtures, there's always something for you.

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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.

Check out our daily BTTS tips for tonight's best picks.

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.

For example, a striker priced at 2/1 to score anytime might seem short, but if he's scored in 60% of his home games this season and is facing a defence that's conceded in eight straight matches, that's value. Our goalscorer tips explain exactly why we're backing each player.

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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.

Check out our daily bet builder tips for tonight's best combinations.

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.

Read Gab's latest picks at our EFL tips page.

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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.

Friday Night Football Tips: Friday fixtures are becoming more common, especially in the Championship and League One. Our Friday football tips typically drop by early afternoon, giving you plenty of time to get your bets on before the evening kick-offs.

Saturday Football Tips: The big one. Saturday is when the Premier League, Championship, and lower leagues all play, meaning we're posting 10+ match previews and multiple accumulators. Our Saturday football tips are the most comprehensive of the week, covering everything from early kick-offs to late games.

Sunday Football Tips: Sunday fixtures in the Premier League and abroad keep the action rolling. We post detailed Sunday football tips for the biggest matches, including Serie A, La Liga, and Ligue 1.

Monday Night Football Tips: Monday Night Football in the Premier League is a staple, and we always have a detailed preview and bet builder ready for it. Our Monday football tips also cover any remaining European or lower-league fixtures.

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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