Friday’s Football accumulator: Four expert picks across Ireland, Scotland and the Women’s Euros, including Spain and Bohemians. This Friday’s football accumulator features four well-researched selections from our expert team, each representing a strong angle based on recent form, team news, and opposition weaknesses. Read on to view the tips and detailed reasoning behind the acca…
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🇵🇹 Portugal Women vs Belgium Women
Expert: Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Portugal and Belgium enter this final group clash having both failed to register a win in their opening two matches, and all signs point toward a closely contested draw in Sion. Portugal, despite their late leveller against Italy, have been lacking cutting edge up front, with only one goal to show from two matches. While they’ll be desperate to push for a win to maintain their faint hopes of progression, their style of play remains cautious and toothless in the final third.
Belgium, although already eliminated, demonstrated impressive attacking intent by scoring twice against a dominant Spanish side. That performance revealed a side still playing with intent, even without qualification pressure. In their most recent meeting, Belgium brushed Portugal aside 3-0, but this time with lower stakes and evenly matched squads, a draw feels the most plausible outcome. Both teams are flawed yet competitive, and a 1-1 stalemate would surprise few.
Best Bet – Match Result: Draw
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🇪🇸 Italy Women vs Spain Women
Expert: Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Spain have looked sensational in their group-stage run so far, finding the net 11 times in just two outings. With their top spot still not mathematically confirmed, Montse Tomé’s side are unlikely to take their foot off the pedal. Italy, while more pragmatic, have vulnerabilities that Spain’s relentless forward line is well-equipped to exploit.
Despite their dominant attacking displays, Spain haven’t managed to keep a clean sheet, conceding twice against Belgium and once to Portugal. That defensive fragility opens the door for Italy, who have looked lively going forward with Girelli as the spearhead. In recent meetings, Italy have managed to score against Spain, and their urgency to secure a result here only boosts the potential for goals at both ends.
Ultimately, Spain’s quality in the final third — spearheaded by Putellas, Bonmatí and González — should be enough to outscore their opponents again, even if they do concede along the way.
Best Bet – Spain to Win & Both Teams to Score
🏴 Edinburgh City vs Partick Thistle
Expert: Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Partick Thistle begin their Scottish League Cup campaign against lower-league opposition in the form of Edinburgh City — and the gulf in class is likely to show early. The Jags have Championship experience, a solid mix of youth and experience, and finished last season in the top four of Scotland’s second tier.
Edinburgh City, relegated back to League Two after missing out in the playoffs, have added fresh faces but remain vulnerable, particularly at the back. Their defence has conceded consistently in recent games, and their lack of cohesion following summer changes could be exposed by Partick’s sharper attacking play.
In their last League Cup meeting, Partick dismantled Edinburgh 6-0, and while this may not be a repeat thrashing, we do expect the visitors to win by a comfortable margin. With attacking threats like Lawless and Diack in form, a 3-1 or 4-1 win looks likely.
Best Bet – Partick Thistle to Win & Over 2.5 Goals
🇮🇪 Bohemians vs Galway United
Expert: Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Bohemians have turned Dalymount Park into a fortress this season, taking maximum points from six of their last eight home matches. Their defence has been tight, and while they don’t score for fun, they’ve consistently found ways to edge fixtures on their terms. Against a Galway United side who haven’t tasted away success in their last seven league outings, this presents a prime opportunity to win — and win well.
Galway’s recent away performances have lacked purpose. They’ve managed just two goals across their last five road trips and were recently turned over 1-0 by Drogheda. Even the return of Moses Dyer might not be enough to unlock a Bohs defence that has been well-drilled and efficient.
A one-goal margin may not be enough for this market, but Bohs have the organisation and attacking balance — through Dayle Rooney and Tierney — to cover a -1 handicap with a routine 2-0 or 3-1 win.
Best Bet – Bohemians -1 to Win
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