Our experts at BettingTips4You have analysed the best football fixtures this Friday to bring you four standout bets. With Premier League, Championship, Serie A, and La Liga action, these selections are backed by strong reasoning, recent form, and statistical insights. Let’s dive into today’s top football bets.
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Brighton vs Chelsea
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Brighton are proving to be a serious threat at the Amex, and their recent FA Cup triumph over Chelsea showcased their ability to take advantage of the Blues’ struggles away from home. That win marked their fourth victory in six matches, underlining their strong form.
Chelsea, by contrast, have been unconvincing on the road, failing to win in five consecutive away games across all competitions. Their last victory outside Stamford Bridge came in mid-December against Astana, with losses to Ipswich, Manchester City, and Brighton, as well as draws against Everton and Crystal Palace, adding to their woes.
Brighton’s attack, spearheaded by Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma, has been in fine form, and with Chelsea conceding two goals per game on average in their last four away trips, another difficult outing is expected for Maresca’s side. Given the Seagulls’ resilience at home, backing them to claim three points looks a strong bet.
Best bet – Brighton to Win
England to win both halves | |
4/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning England’s class and depth should be too much for a limited Latvian side, who struggled even against Andorra. Backing the hosts to control both periods of play feels safe given their dominance and momentum.
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QPR vs Derby
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
QPR have been strong at Loftus Road, winning six of their last seven home matches, and despite a recent dip in form, they will be confident of getting back on track against a struggling Derby side. The Rams have managed just one point from their last five away matches, making them vulnerable in this contest.
Derby’s defensive issues have been evident all season, and while their attack has been inconsistent, they have still found the net in four of their last five away games. QPR, for all their dominance at home, have also conceded in each of their last five matches at Loftus Road.
With creative players like Ilias Chair and Ryo Saito in QPR’s ranks, they should be able to break down Derby’s fragile backline. However, given QPR’s own defensive concerns, a goal for the visitors seems likely. A 2-1 or 3-1 home win looks the most probable outcome.
Best bet – QPR to Win & Both Teams to Score
Albania -2.0 Asian handicap | |
15/8 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Sylvinho’s Albania must respond and should find few obstacles against an Andorra team lacking goals and belief. The hosts need goals and confidence; this could be the perfect fixture to deliver both.
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Bologna vs Torino
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Bologna have been one of Serie A’s most efficient home sides, winning their last three matches at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. However, defensive solidity has not been their strong suit, with both teams scoring in four of their last five home matches.
Torino have played out ten draws in 24 league fixtures this season, showing their ability to stay competitive, but their recent games suggest an increase in attacking intent. They have scored in seven consecutive matches, and each of their last three away games has seen both teams find the net.
Given that Bologna have found the net in 11 of their last 12 games, and Torino have scored in their last seven, a low-scoring stalemate or a narrow win for either side with goals at both ends seems the most logical outcome.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score
Poland to win to nil | |
7/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Poland should have too much attacking quality for Malta, who struggle on the road. A clean sheet and a couple of goals seem likely given Malta’s poor away record and Poland’s increasing sharpness.
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Girona vs Getafe
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Girona’s early-season attacking spark has faded, and they have found goals harder to come by in recent weeks. Their last outing saw them fail to score in a 3-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, and they have averaged just 1.5 goals per game in their last ten league matches.
Getafe’s defensive structure has been one of La Liga’s strongest, with only Atletico Madrid conceding fewer goals than them this season. While their attack has been uninspiring, managing just 18 goals in 23 games, they have relied on defensive resilience to keep matches tight.
Their last three away matches have all ended in victories, but crucially, none of those games have featured more than two goals in total. With Girona struggling for attacking fluency and Getafe prioritising defensive stability, a low-scoring encounter is expected.
Best bet – Under 2.5 Goals
Both teams to score | |
1/1 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Finland’s attack should click against a leaky Lithuania side, but their own fragile defence may let the hosts grab a goal. A close match with action on both ends feels the most plausible outcome. | |
Friday’s Super Double
For those looking for an extra value bet, here is our expert-recommended double for Friday:
- QPR vs Derby – Over 2.5 Goals
- Girona vs Getafe – Getafe to Win
This combination brings together an open Championship clash with a potential away upset in La Liga, delivering an appealing double with strong statistical backing.
Monday’s Super Double | |
2/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning Bellingham was threatening throughout against Albania and will relish more freedom against Latvia’s porous defence. Meanwhile, Albania may dominate Andorra but tend to keep their games relatively tight. These two selections offer value, with one focused on individual quality and the other on tactical conservatism in what could be a routine win. | |
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