Top football tips for Friday: Our BettingTips4You experts have assessed Friday’s football schedule and picked out four of the best betting angles across Europe. Each tip has been chosen by one of our analysts, combining team form, player quality and historical trends.
Let’s now dive into the top football tips of the day.
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📊 Three Key Stats Behind Today’s Picks
- PSG have beaten Angers in 18 consecutive matches.
- Derby have conceded eight goals in just two league fixtures this season.
- Joao Pedro has scored six goals against West Ham in his career.
Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig
Wolfgang Shotten; Bundesliga Analyst at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Bayern Munich begin their Bundesliga defence against an RB Leipzig side still reeling from a poor season last year. Leipzig conceded heavily in 2024/25 and lost their star forward Benjamin Šeško over the summer, leaving them weaker in both attack and defence. Bayern, meanwhile, look hungry under Vincent Kompany.
With Harry Kane spearheading their attack and wide support from Serge Gnabry and Luis Díaz, the Bavarians rarely go a game without scoring multiple times at home. Leipzig’s open style and fragile defence suggest chances will arrive for Bayern throughout. Even though Leipzig carry some counter-attacking threat through Openda, Bayern’s relentless forward play at the Allianz Arena should dictate the contest. A high-scoring game looks the most likely outcome, and backing goals is the smart approach.
Best bet – Over 2.5 goals
Eintracht Frankfurt Women to Win | |
19/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Frankfurt have begun brightly in Germany and carry multiple scoring threats, while Madrid look unsettled under new management. Missing players and patchy form make the Spaniards vulnerable, so the hosts should capitalise. | |
Derby County vs Bristol City
Steve Harrington; Championship Analyst at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Derby County have endured a shaky start to the season, conceding eight goals in their first two league fixtures. Their 5-3 defeat to Coventry summed them up perfectly: dangerous going forward but chaotic at the back. Carlton Morris remains their primary outlet, already opening his account, while Callum Elder and Ebou Adams add creativity. Bristol City, meanwhile, are unbeaten and look well organised under Gerhard Struber.
They dismantled Sheffield United in their opener and followed up with a solid draw against Charlton. Their record against Derby is strong, with six wins in their last eight league meetings. With Derby’s backline lacking leaders and Bristol’s attack looking balanced, the visitors should have enough to edge this contest. Given Derby’s form, backing Bristol City to leave Pride Park with maximum points makes sense.
Best bet – Bristol City to win
Botafogo to Win | |
33/50 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Botafogo are strong at Nilton Santos, with recent scoring form and a solid record against Vasco. Injuries hinder the visitors, and a lively home crowd adds weight to the hosts’ chances of winning. | |
Paris Saint-Germain vs Angers
Linus Bergström; Ligue 1 Expert at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Paris Saint-Germain welcome Angers to Parc des Princes having won 18 successive encounters against them. Luis Enrique’s men are still bedding in new players, but their dominance in Ligue 1 rarely falters. With Kylian Mbappé gone, Ousmane Dembélé is stepping up as the main attacking outlet, supported by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. PSG had 18 shots in their opening game at Nantes and conceded none on target, showing their control at both ends.
Angers, for all their discipline, looked shaky when Paris FC pressed them, and their midfield is weakened by Mouton’s suspension. Esteban Lepaul is their main threat but will find space hard to come by. PSG have the firepower to win with something to spare, and their home crowd will demand goals. The Parisians should win comfortably while also protecting their clean sheet.
Best bet – PSG to win to nil
Under 2.5 Goals | |
4/7 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Cruzeiro’s defensive record and two-goal cushion encourage pragmatism. Atletico are misfiring and under a new manager unlikely to chase recklessly. Another tight Clássico Mineiro points strongly towards a low-scoring encounter. | |
West Ham United vs Chelsea
Herrin Kendrick; Premier League Correspondent at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
West Ham’s season began with a humbling defeat at Sunderland, raising early concerns about their structure under Graham Potter. Without Mohammed Kudus, their attack relies heavily on Jarrod Bowen, making them predictable. Chelsea, meanwhile, created little in their goalless draw with Crystal Palace, but their squad depth is evident. The return of Joao Pedro from suspension is crucial. The Brazilian has an outstanding scoring record against West Ham, finding the net six times in previous meetings.
With Palmer, Sterling and Enzo Fernández supplying chances, Pedro should thrive. Chelsea have beaten West Ham in their last three clashes and are desperate for an early-season win to steady the mood around Enzo Maresca. West Ham’s lack of organisation combined with Chelsea’s superior attacking quality suggests a narrow but important away victory.
Best bet – Joao Pedro to score anytime
Over 2.5 Goals | |
4/6 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Hobro leak goals at home, while Lyngby thrive away and favour attacking football. The history of this fixture shows regular high scoring, so another game of three or more goals looks likely. | |
🧲 Friday Super Double
For today’s Super Double, we’re combining two alternative angles from the matches above:
- Harry Kane to score first (Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig)
- Over 2.5 goals (Derby County vs Bristol City)
Rationale:
Kane thrives at the Allianz Arena and should get plenty of chances against a leaky Leipzig defence. Meanwhile, Derby and Bristol City both carry attacking threat but struggle defensively, making goals likely at Pride Park. This double focuses on goals and Bayern’s talisman to deliver at short odds.
Thursday’s Super Double | |
2/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning Botafogo’s defensive solidity at Nilton Santos suggests Vasco will struggle to find a breakthrough. In contrast, Hobro and Lyngby both look equipped to score, with defensive vulnerabilities and attacking patterns aligning for goals at both ends. Combining these contrasting angles offers Thursday’s value double. | |
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