Football Bet of the Day: More goals in Missouri on Saturday night
After a straightforward winner in Ireland on Friday night, Saturday’s Football Bet of the Day sees me focus on the return of the MLS, and I’ve highlighted one fixture in particular that appeals to me for goals. ⚽️ Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City ?? MLS ⏰ Sunday 25th...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Arsenal face early test of Premier League title mettle on the road at Aston Villa
It's matchday two in the new Premier League season and the fixtures computer has handed Arsenal an early test of their title credentials away to Aston Villa. Unai Emery's side defeated both the Gunners and Manchester City at home last term en route to a fourth-placed finish that has...
VIP Tips: Banker Bet, Bonkers Bet & VIP Acca
In our members-only VIP Tips we bring you our Banker Bet, VIP Acca and Bonkers Bet for Saturday’s action...
SlipsTips Tips: Ayr United vs Raith Rovers
After delivering a winner in his last four columns, SlipsTips is back with a selection from the Scottish Championship on Saturday...
Friday’s Football Tips: Crunch time for Leeds United as they bid to get EFL Championship promotion push back on track at Sheffield Wednesday
After a busy few days of European qualifiers it's back to the domestic action tonight and there's a cracker in the EFL Championship as Leeds. Yorkshire derbies are always pretty fiery and there's a lot at stake for Leeds United as they bid to get their promotion push up...
Football Bet of the Day: Drogheda Friday’s destination for goals
After a quiet week so far, The Football Bet of the Day returns on Friday and sees me head to the Irish top flight, and I’ve highlighted one fixture in particular that appeals to me for goals. ⚽️ Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers ?? Premier Division ⏰ Friday 23...
Desmond’s Goals Tips: BTTS, To Score 2+, Over 2.5 Goals and 30/1 Goals Acca Tips
The betting weekend starts here as Desmond brings us his best goals bets from Scotland and England for this weekend, including a goals accumulator. To Score 2+ Goals Tips Guys, two teams I like the look of to score 2+ goals this weekend are Forfar and Clyde. Forfar have...
Friday’s tennis betting tips and predictions: Sonego and Michelsen to set final
It’s semi-final time in Winston-Salem, and with four men doing their best to grab some momentum ahead of next week’s US Open. Can young Alex Michelsen keep his run going? Will veteran David Goffin go out with a bang? There are some great match ups on Friday, and we...
Mark Walker’s Scottish Football Tips: Deadly Dundee worth backing
This week, we have another trio of teams in fine form, all of which command some attractive prices in the current matchday betting markets. Without further ado, we start with Dundee, who have got off to a flier this season. A solid A+ for The Dee Tony Docherty's side...
EFL betting tips: Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth, Huddersfield vs Shrewsbury, Doncaster vs Morecambe
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth Portsmouth are undefeated on their return to the Championship with impressive draws against Leeds at Elland Road and then a 0-0 draw at home to relegated Luton Town. However, this only tells part of the story. The game against Leeds was very one-sided, with the Yorkshire...
Sunday’s Football Tips: Premier League champions Manchester City provide early acid test of Chelsea’s latest rebuild
Manchester City are favourites to claim a stunning fifth successive Premier League crown and they get their title defence underway today with a trip to Stamford Bridge. While City have been the picture of stability under Pep Guardiola, Chelsea have been the kings of chaos since American Todd Boehly...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Premier League baptism of fire for Ipswich Town as they face mighty Liverpool on day one
Ipswich Town are back in the big time after a 23-year absence but they have a daunting Premier League opener today as Liverpool come to Portman Road. Back-to-back promotions have seen Kieran McKenna's side rocket from League One to the top flight and it will be fascinating to see...
Friday’s Football Tips: Manchester United fans hoping glass is half Ful after big Premier League kick-off at Old Trafford
The Premier League gets back underway tonight and all eyes will be on Old Trafford to see how Manchester United are shaping up when they take on Fulham. One of the club's worst league campaigns for decades heaped pressure on Erik ten Hag last term but he managed to...
Thursday’s Football Tips: St Mirren and Kilmarnock up against it as they head to Norway in UEFA Conference League qualifying
St Mirren and Kilmarnock both need to produce something special in Norway tonight to keep their hopes alive in UEFA Conference League qualifying. Scottish clubs have rarely made it past this stage in recent years and the bookies are banking on that sorry run continuing tonight. St Mirren were...
Wednesday’s Football Tips: Real Madrid red-hot favourites to add another UEFA Super Cup to bulging Bernabeu trophy cabinet
REAL MADRID look like the team to beat in Europe this season and we'll get an early idea how strong they are when they take on Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup tonight. Carlo Ancelotti's side were in formidable form last season as they won both La Liga and...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: Bookies backing Rangers to dump Dynamo Kyiv and keep their Champions League hopes alive
IT'S another big night in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and Rangers know a Hampden win over Dynamo Kiev will take them into the play-offs. I backed the Ukrainians to win the first leg in Poland after they demolished Partizan Belgrade 9-2 on aggregate in the second qualifying round....
Monday’s Football Tips: Relegated Luton Town and Burnley out to lay down a marker in EFL Championship title race
AFTER a lean end to last week it was pleasing to land five winners across the weekend, including a 7/1 card bet at Aberdeen on Sunday, so hopefully our luck will continue today. The opening weekend of the EFL Championship threw up some thrilling games and there should be...
Sunday’s Football Tips: Celtic out to pile on the pain for reeling Hibernian in the SPFL Premiership
CHAMPIONS Celtic got off to a flying start in the SPFL Premiership last weekend and are heavy favourites to rack up another three points on the road at Hibernian today. While the Hoops were easing to a 4-0 home win over Kilmarnock on flag day, the Hibees got their...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Manchester City seeking Wembley revenge in Community Shield against Manchester United
ALL eyes will be on Wembley this afternoon for the traditional curtain raiser to the top-flight season as Manchester City take on Manchester United in the Community Shield. When Erik ten Hag last led United out at England's national stadium he looked like a dead man walking, with rumours...
Mark Walker’s Scottish football tips
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH hugely underachieved last season and could even have lost their League One status. But they look a different proposition under new manager Peter Murphy and can see off Cove Rangers at 10/11 with McBookie.com. The Dumfries outfit should really be in the Championship for the...
Friday’s Football Tips: France going for gold in Paris as they take on Spain in Olympic final
FRANCE were favourites for Olympic gold before a ball was kicked this summer in the men's tournament and take on Spain tonight in what should be a thrilling final. The Spanish are looking to make amends for a painful end to the Tokyo Games where they had to settle...
Thursday’s Football Tips: Kilmarnock and St Mirren face Norwegian tests in UEFA Conference League qualifying
KILMARNOCK and St Mirren both take on Norwegian opposition tonight as they bid to take a big stride towards the play-offs in UEFA Conference League qualifying. Scotland edged out the Norwegians in Euro 2024 qualifying and fans of both sides will be hoping that's an omen as they plot...
Wednesday’s Football Tips: Slavia Prague looking to make it more Champions League heartache for Union Saint-Gilloise
UNION SAINT-GILLOISE fell at the first hurdle in their last crack at UEFA Champions League qualifying and will be desperate to avoid a repeat when they take on Slavia Prague this season. When the Belgians faced Rangers two years ago it was their first European tie since the 1960s...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: Dynamo Kiev look decent value to beat toiling Rangers in Champions League qualifying
REACHING the Champions League group stage would give Philippe Clement's Rangers rebuild a massive boost but they face two tough hurdles in their bid to grab the Euro millions. First up is a third-round qualifier against Dynamo Kiev and the Ukrainians head into the game on a high after...
Monday’s Football Tips: Aberdeen looking to get new boss off to a flier at St Johnstone in SPFL Premiership opener
ABERDEEN have made a strong start under new boss Jimmy Thelin but the acid test comes tonight as they kick off the SPFL Premiership campaign in Perth against St Johnstone. The Dons cruised through their League Cup group, winning all four games and scoring 15 goals in the process....
Sunday’s Football Tips: Dundee derby should be fiery as United bid to lay down a marker after returning to the SPFL Premiership
THE fixture computer has thrown up an absolute cracker for the opening weekend of the SPFL Premiership season as Dundee United host city rivals Dundee after unfurling the Championship flag. There hasn't been a derby for the last two years with these sides passing each other in jumping between...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Rangers rebuild faces early Tynecastle test against Hearts in SPFL Premiership opener
SCOTLAND'S top flight gets back underway today and all eyes are on Tynecastle as Rangers kick off against Heart of Midlothian. It has been a traumatic summer for Gers with a construction balls-up forcing them to relocate their home games to Hampden for the first couple of months. Boss...
Mark Walker’s Scottish Football Tips
Livingston endured a truly miserable season last term, but can get their Championship campaign off to a decent start with a win against Dunfermline. Dabid Martindale's side were always destined for the drop from the top flight last season from an early stage in the season and, after punching...
Friday’s Football Tips: Falkirk out to lay down a marker against Queen’s Park on their return to the SPFL Championship
THE SPFL season gets back underway tonight and promoted Falkirk will be out to make a splash as they host Queen's Park in the Championship. John McGlynn's men went the entire league campaign unbeaten last term as they romped to the League One title and ended a four-year exile...
Thursday’s Football Tips: Kilmarnock living on the edge after first-leg draw with Cercle Brugge in Europa League qualifying
SCOTTISH clubs have a bad habit for falling at the first hurdle in Euro qualifying but Kilmarnock and St Mirren are still very much in the race as they head into their second legs tonight. The bookies wrote Killie off after they were drawn against Belgian club Cercle Brugge...
Wednesday’s Football Tips: FCSB out to relive former glories in Champions League qualifying against Maccabi Tel Aviv
THE Euro qualifiers keep coming thick and fast, with the clash between Maccabi Tel Aviv and FCSB taking top billing tonight. Champions League qualifying was good for me last night as all three Super Singles landed so hopefully there's some more value to be found. The tie between Maccabi...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: Fenerbahce out to finish the job against Lugano in Champions League qualifying
IT'S another big night of Champions League qualifying but the Welsh and Irish sides in action need a miracle. Shamrock Rovers trail Sparta Prague 2-0 heading into the second leg in the Czech Republic while The New Saints have an even bigger mountain to climb as they host Ferencvaros...
Monday’s Football Tips: Free-scoring Brondby should have too much firepower for Vejle in Denmark’s top flight
AFTER a busy weekend of fixtures, it's slimmer pickings for punters today with a couple of games in Scandinavia taking top billing. Last year's runners-up Brondby are back in action in Denmark's top flight and will be desperate for three points against Vejle after being held to a draw...
Sunday’s Football Tips: Crunch time for Motherwell and Partick Thistle as they bid to avoid an early exit in the Scottish League Cup
THERE'S one final group game to play in the Scottish League Cup today and it should be a cracker as Motherwell host Partick Thistle. Both teams were heavy favourites to qualify from a group that also included League One side Montrose plus Clyde and Edinburgh City from the bottom...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Hibernian out to banish the storm clouds against Peterhead in Scottish League Cup
THE group stage of the Scottish League Cup comes to an end this weekend and all eyes will be on Easter Road today to see how Hibernian react to last week's shock defeat at Kelty. It looked like David Gray was getting off to a good start as permanent...
Friday’s Football Tips: Belgian champions Club Brugge out to start the new campaign with a bang
THE Belgian title race was a thriller last term with Club Brugge pipping Union St-Gilloise by a point in the Champions' play-offs – despite finishing 19 points behind them in the regular season. They ended the campaign by losing just once in 14 games in all competitions and that...
Thursday’s Football Tips: Kilmarnock and St Mirren face tricky openers in Euro qualifying
SCOTTISH clubs enter Euro qualifying tonight and the bookies reckon both Kilmarnock and St Mirren face a difficult night. Killie are trying to reach the Europa League groups but the odds are stacked against them and they kick-0ff with a tough tie against Cercle Brugge. To stand any chance...
Wednesday’s Football Tips: Spain out to keep the feelgood factor going as they kick off the Olympics against Uzbekistan
THE Olympic football gets underway today and the big boys will be looking to lay down a marker in their opening group games. It has been a brilliant summer so far for Spain with Luis de la Fuente's vibrant young side blowing away everyone to lift the trophy at...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: Free-scoring Airdrieonians could pose some Scottish League Cup problems for Aberdeen
IT'S another busy night of action in the Scottish League Cup and Aberdeen's clash with Airdrieonians at Pittodrie has the potential to be a cracker. New Dons boss Jimmy Thelin has made a decent start with comfortable wins on the road at Queen of the South and East Kilbride....
Monday’s Football Tips: FC Copenhagen start the quest to regain their Danish crown at Lyngby
SCANDINAVIA has been a happy hunting ground of late, with five of the last six Super Singles landing, and the pick of today's action sees dethroned Danish kings FC Copenhagen kick off the new campaign at Lyngby. After winning the title in 2022 and 2023, the capital club could...
Sunday’s Football Tips: Will there be a Brondby hangover at Viborg after Danish title heartache?
THERE'S plenty of football across the globe for punters today but I'm sticking to Scandinavia after all three Super Singles landed in Friday's games. It's the opening weekend of the league season in Denmark and it will be interesting to see how Brondby respond at Viborg today after last...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Free-scoring Hibernian roll on to Kelty Hearts in the Scottish League Cup groups
THE group stage of the Scottish Cup League Cup always throws up a few surprises as the big boys get up to speed in what are essentially pre-season warm-ups. We saw a few shock results last weekend and in midweek as the likes of Dundee United and Motherwell failed...
Friday’s Football Tips: Malmo are deadly Sirius about getting back on track in Sweden’s top flight
SCANDINAVIAN football takes centre stage again today and Swedish leaders Malmo will be looking to bounce back from a rare defeat when they visit Sirius. The champions crashed to a 2-1 loss last weekend at Mjallby and that has left them just four points ahead of Djurgardens. having played...
Thursday’s Football Tips: Derry City have a UEFA Conference League mountain to climb against Magpies from the Rock
IT'S another busy night of Europa League and Conference League qualifiers with most of the ties for British and Irish sides still in the balance. Derry City are flying high in the League of Ireland but their Euro hopes are hanging by a thread after losing 2-0 the Magpies...
Wednesday’s Football Tips: Crusaders need to go for it to salvage UEFA Conference League dream against Caernarfon Town
EUROPEAN club qualifiers take centre stage for punters today and the clash between Crusaders and Caernarfon Town is the pick of the ties. Welsh club Caernarfon had a memorable European debut last week as they claimed a 2-0 victory in the first leg at The Oval after the bookies...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: Busy night of Scottish League Cup group games could offer more value for punters
THE group stage of the Scottish League Cup threw up a few shocks at the weekend and we could see some more tonight in the next round of games. Two of the games we flagged up as potential shocks on Saturday delivered, with second-tier Falkirk beating Premiership side Dundee...
Monday’s Football Tips: Hammarby good value to add to IFK Gothenburg’s drop fears in Sweden
AFTER the drama of the Euro 2024 and Copa America finals, it's a much quieter day for punters today with the pick of the action coming in the Swedish and Finnish leagues. Fallen Swedish giants IFK Gothenburg find themselves sitting just a point above the drop zone and face...
Sunday’s Football Tips: England a tempting 11/10 to end 58 years of hurt against Spain in Euro 2024 final
ENGLAND have battled their way through to a second successive European Championships final but the bookies reckon slick Spain will get their hands on the trophy. Gareth Southgate's men were tournament favourites before a ball was kicked but they haven't been playing like champions and lady luck has been...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Falkirk’s Invincibles out to shock Dundee United again in the Scottish League Cup groups
THE Scottish football season gets back underway today and the League Cup group stage usually throws up a few shocks with some of the big boys going in undercooked. The pick of the games today sees Falkirk host Dundee United and it's a match that pitches last season's League...
Friday’s Football Tips: Sarpsborg looking to climb out of Norway’s drop zone with a win over fallen giants Rosenborg
ROSENBORG used to be the dominant force in Norwegian football but it's six years since they last won the title and they head into tonight's clash with Sarpsborg sitting nearer the drop zone than the top. They're up against second-bottom Sarpsborg on the road but only four points separate...
Thursday’s Football Tips: Caernarfon Town ready for their European bow as they battle Crusaders in Europa Conference League qualifying
IT'S a busy day of European club qualifiers and one of the ties pits Wales against Northern Ireland in the Conference League. Caernarfon Town welcome Crusaders to the Oval and it's an historic night for the Welsh club as they are playing European football for the first time. Crusaders...
Wednesday’s Football Tips: Netherlands ready to fight their corner against England’s lions in Euro 2024 semi-final
ENGLAND are just one more win away from the final of Euro 2024 but even the most blinkered of fans will admit Gareth Southgate's side have reached the semi-finals more by luck than design. They've needed late goals to force extra-time in both their knockout ties and the Three...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: Slick Spain favourites to sink misfiring French in Euro 2024 semis
WE'RE down to the last four at Euro 2024 and tonight's semi-final between Spain and France has pitted total football against total boredom. I had a punt on the French to win the tournament at 4/1 before a ball was kicked but I'm amazed my bet is still alive...
Monday’s Football Tips: Djurgardens face test of Swedish title mettle on the road at Norrkoping
FOR the second day in a row it's Scandinavian football taking centre stage, with Djurgardens' trip to Norrkoping the pick of the games. Djurgardens have done well to keep in touch with Malmo at the top but the leaders are now 10 points clear at the top after yesterday's...
Sunday’s Football Tips: A busy day in Scandinavia with Malmo out to stretch their Swedish lead against Halmstads
IT'S time to take breath at Euro 2024 with a lull before the semi-finals but there's plenty of club football for punters to get stuck into today with most of the action in Scandinavia. The Swedish title race is in danger of turning into procession with Malmo already seven...
Wimbledon Day 7 Predictions: Medvedev and Gauff Best Bets
The Round of 16 at Wimbledon begins this Sunday, with some brilliant matchups headlining day seven of the tournament. We break down the best odds and outline three betting recommendations ahead of the day's play starting today. Best Wimbledon Predictions Today Here are our top betting suggestions for day...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Will England’s Euro 2024 luck run out against the impressive Swiss?
ENGLAND have found a way to reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals without playing well but they'll need to up their game tonight to see off an impressive Switzerland side. While Gareth Southgate's men needed a last-gasp Jude Bellingham overhead kick to force extra-time against Slovakia in the last 16,...
Friday’s Football Tips: Big guns ready for battle in two epic Euro 2024 quarter-finals
MOST of the big boys are still standing as the quarter-finals get underway at Euro 2024 and that has led to some mouth-watering clashes. The two games being held today are worthy of semi-finals and hosts Germany are up first as they battle Spain. Julian Nagelsmann's side impressed once...
Thursday’s Football Tips: Top two out to avoid costly slip-ups on the road in League of Ireland
IT'S all about the League of Ireland today unless you're a night owl willing to stay up until 2am for the first Copa America quarter-final. The chase for glory in Ireland has turned into a two-horse race with Shelbourne and Derry City surging clear of the rest. Just two...
Euro 2024 HT-FT betting tips: Who will hold their nerve in quarter-final clashes?
The stakes are so high in the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 and punters can find plenty of value by dabbling in the HT-FT betting markets
Best Euro 2024 strikers and betting trends: Which stars will be the quarter masters?
Managers will be looking for the big hitters up front to make the difference in the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 so it's time for Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo to spark into life
Euro 2024 Cards Betting Tips: Daggers drawn as big hitters prepare for quarter-final battles
The Euro 2024 cards betting markets could offer plenty of value for punters in the quarter-finals with the pressure cranked up and teams more likely to resort to desperate measures
Wednesday’s Football Tips: Sagan Tosu desperate for J-League points as they head to Yokohama
THERE'S no Euro 2024 or Copa America games for punters to sink their teeth into today but there's still an international feel with club games taking place all across the globe. The action kicks off at 11am in the J-League where Sagan Tosu are fighting for survival after a...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: Austrians look decent value to KO inconsistent Turkey at Euro 2024
FEW sides impressed me more than Austria in the Euro 2024 group stage and Ralf Rangnick's men should have too much class for Turkey in the last 16 if they hit the same form. You would have got great odds on the Austrians topping Group D before a ball...
Monday’s Football Tips: Misfiring French face big Belgian test in Euro 2024 clash of titans
FRANCE have yet to hit their stride at Euro 2024 but will need to click into top gear when they face a dangerous Belgian side in the last 16 tonight The French will be kicking themselves for finishing second in Group D behind Austria as it has left them...
Sunday’s Football Tips: Southgate out to silence snipers as England battle Slovakia in Euro 2024 last 16
GARETH SOUTHGATE had cups of beer launched at him after England's last outing at Euro 2024 but he'll be hoping fans are raising a glass to him in celebration after tonight's last-16 clash with Slovenia. The Three Lions managed to top Group C but the manner in which they...
Saturday’s Football Tips: Germans hoping it’s sweet 16 at Euro 2024 as they tackle Denmark
THE knockout stages get underway at Euro 2024 today and hosts Germany will be looking to keep the party going by knocking out Denmark. After crushing Scotland 5-1 in their opener, the Germans have failed to hit the same heights and needed a late goal to salvage a 1-1...
Friday’s Football Tips: Costa Rica out to spring another Copa America shock against Colombia
COSTA RICA have provided the only Copa America shock so far by holding Brazil to a draw and will now bid to spring another surprise against Colombia. The Central Americans shut out Uruguay in their final warm-up game and repeated the trick in the Group D opener to frustrate...
Thursday’s Football Tips: Copa America fills the Euro 2024 void as hosts USA eye quarter-final slot
FOOTBALL fans will be having Euro 2024 withdrawal symptoms today but thankfully there's a couple of Copa America games to fill the international void. Hosts America went into the tournament off the back of some worrying friendly results but Gregg Berhalter's men delivered in their opener by easing to...
Euro 2024 HT-FT betting tips: Tense last-16 ties could offer value with teams playing it cagey in the first half
The stakes are so high in the knockout stages at Euro 2024 and punters can find plenty of value by dabbling in the HT-FT betting markets
Euro 2024 Cards Betting Tips: There could be a few bruises as knockout stages begin with stakes so high
The Euro 2024 cards betting markets could offer plenty of value for punters in the knockout stages with teams desperate to avoid an early flight home. So there's good prices out there for some of the last-16 matches.
Best Euro 2024 strikers and betting trends: Big hitters need to come out swinging in knockout stages
Managers will be looking for the big hitters up front to make the difference in the knockout stages at Euro 2024 so it's time for strikers like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane to spark into life
Wednesday’s Football Tips: All up for grabs in Group E in thrilling group stage finale at Euro 2024
THE group stage comes to an end at Euro 2024 tonight and there should be plenty of thrills with seven of the eight sides in action still in with a shout of reaching the last 16. Most of the drama should come in Group E where Belgium, Romania, Ukraine...
Tuesday’s Football Tips: England out to silence the doubters after Slo start to Euro 2024
ENGLAND sit top of Group C heading into the final game against Slovenia tonight but fans are far from happy after two underwhelming displays from Gareth Southgate's men. The Three Lions started Euro 2024 as favourites to lift the trophy but have fallen behind France and Germany in the...
Monday’s Football Tips: Albania out to deliver a knockout blow to one of Group B’s big boys
ALBANIA were written off as no-hopers when the Euro 2024 draw was made and they ended up in the same group as Spain, Croatia and Italy. But they head into their final game with the Spaniards still in with a chance of reaching the last 16 thanks to a...