Top football tips for Monday: The drama continues in the United States as the newly-expanded Club World Cup enters a critical juncture. With knockout hopes on the line, four matches offer serious betting potential. Our panel of experts at BettingTips4You have drilled into every fixture, analysing performances, tactical setups, and form lines to bring you a quartet of value picks from Monday’s action. Whether you’re chasing goals or banking on defensive solidity, today’s recommendations offer sharp angles.
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Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo
Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Atletico Madrid have blown hot and cold of late, either blowing teams away or failing to find the net altogether. Their 3-1 win over Seattle restored belief, but now they’re up against a Botafogo outfit who stunned European champions PSG and only require a draw to advance. Diego Simeone will demand intensity from the off, with Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez expected to lead the charge. Botafogo, meanwhile, have a system designed to frustrate better sides—they had just 26% possession against PSG yet emerged victorious. The Brazilians are well-drilled, but the urgency lies with Atleti, and that often breeds goals. Pablo Barrios, fresh off a brace, provides added threat from midfield, while Igor Jesus is the danger man for the South Americans. With both teams having something at stake, a cagey affair seems unlikely.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score & Atletico Madrid to Win
Philadelphia Union to Win | |
7/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Philadelphia’s attacking momentum and Houston’s faltering defensive form make this an ideal opportunity for the visitors to pick up another three points. The Union have shown they can respond under pressure and with Damiani pulling the strings, they have enough to exploit Dynamo’s vulnerabilities on home soil.
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Seattle Sounders vs PSG
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Paris Saint-Germain cannot afford another slip-up. Their shock loss to Botafogo has left them vulnerable, and now only three points will do. Fortunately, they face a Seattle side who have shipped 11 goals across their last four matches and are already eliminated. With little to lose, the MLS side may play with freedom, but that only opens space for PSG’s attacking stars to thrive. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele are expected to start, and the French side have averaged over three goals per game in six of their last seven. Seattle simply lack the defensive structure to absorb that kind of firepower. The Parisians were rampant in their 4-0 demolition of Atletico and will be looking for a similar performance here. With urgency meeting firepower, this could get lopsided quickly.
Best bet – PSG to Score Over 2.5 Goals
Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals | |
8/11 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Atlanta’s attacking consistency at home paired with Charlotte’s recent upturn in goal-scoring form suggests this one could explode. Biel’s creativity and Zaha’s directness offer a dual threat, while Atlanta’s inability to shut out opponents makes BTTS and Over 2.5 a high-value selection. | |
Porto vs Al Ahly
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Porto’s hopes of progression are hanging by a thread. After a 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami, they must now beat Al Ahly and hope other results go their way. Martin Anselmi’s side have lacked consistency and haven’t finished inside Portugal’s top two for two years running. However, they face an Al Ahly team who haven’t scored in their last three Club World Cup games. Despite dominating possession in their last match, the Egyptians failed to create meaningful opportunities, and their attacking threat has been blunted by Emam Ashour’s injury. Trezeguet and Wessam Abou Ali lead the line, but neither has looked convincing against elite opposition. Porto, while not firing on all cylinders, should have enough quality to shut out a side who haven’t found the net in 270 minutes of tournament football.
Best bet – Porto Clean Sheet – Yes
Columbus Crew to Score Over 2.5 Goals | |
13/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning With DC leaking goals on the road and Columbus in red-hot form at home, this selection leans on the hosts’ attacking firepower. Rossi leads the line in clinical fashion, and with DC in chaos both tactically and mentally, a dominant Crew performance feels on the cards. | |
Inter Miami vs Palmeiras
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
The narrative might revolve around Lionel Messi, but it’s Palmeiras who look like a team on a mission. The Brazilian champions are unbeaten and boast one of the tournament’s stingiest defences, having recorded nine clean sheets in their last dozen matches. They controlled their group opener against Porto despite not scoring, and comfortably dispatched Al Ahly 2-0. Inter Miami, by contrast, have been inconsistent—reliant on Messi to produce moments of brilliance. Injuries at the back have left them exposed, and their midfield has struggled to assert itself. Palmeiras’ midfield trio of Gregore, Allan and Freitas combine power with precision, and Igor Jesus continues to grow in influence up top. This is a side who know how to manage big games and apply pressure at the right moments. A composed, clinical Palmeiras should have enough to get the better of the MLS side.
Best bet – Palmeiras to Win
Under 2.5 Goals
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11/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning With Sevilla regaining fitness and Sunderland more focused on minutes than results, this friendly looks likely to play out with limited goalmouth action. Neither side has the sharpness to open things up, and both are likely to manage workloads rather than push for a big result. | |
💥 Monday Super Double
Two fresh bets from Monday’s matches, this time from different angles than our earlier selections:
Atletico Madrid to Win by Exactly One Goal vs Botafogo
Over 2.5 Goals in Inter Miami vs Palmeiras
Reasoning: This accumulator combines the narrow-margin potential of a tightly fought Atleti win with the high likelihood of goals between attack-heavy Inter Miami and efficient Palmeiras. The Spanish side often leave it late, while Palmeiras’ ruthless front line and Miami’s shaky backline make over 2.5 a strong shout. Balanced, varied and excellent value.
Saturday’s Super Double | |
4/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning This Saturday’s Super Double hinges on one team in strong goal-scoring form and another match that should remain cagey. Charlotte have found their groove in front of goal, while Sevilla vs Sunderland feels like a game where at least one side fails to register, making this a well-balanced, value-driven double. | |
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