Top football tips for Friday: Today’s expert selections come from four fixtures featuring clubs either looking to return to their former glories or build new momentum. With Hertha Berlin and Club Brugge in form, Luton well prepared, and Odense flying in Denmark, there’s plenty of potential for a profitable Friday. Use the Super Double for extra value!
Let’s dive into the top football tips of the day.
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Luton Town vs AFC Wimbledon
John Pentin; English Football Analyst at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Luton begin their League One journey with clear expectations: win promotion at the first time of asking. Their pre-season form reflects that ambition, having thrashed teams like Triglav 8-1 and held Premier League side Tottenham to a goalless draw. Matt Bloomfield has added EFL-hardened names like George Saville and Nahki Wells, making them significantly stronger than their new opponents.
AFC Wimbledon are newly promoted from League Two, but their preparations have been far from ideal. They lost all three of their final friendlies, including a worrying defeat to non-league Southend. Johnny Jackson’s men will likely face a relentless attacking force at Kenilworth Road, and even with Sam Hutchinson and Omar Bugiel returning, the gulf in class looks difficult to bridge.
Given the firepower Luton now possess and their tactical sharpness in pre-season, this has the makings of a one-sided encounter.
Best bet – Luton Town to win with a -1 handicap
Luton Town to win with a -1 handicap | |
11/8 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Luton have the quality and form to control this match from start to finish. With strong additions to their attack and a polished pre-season behind them, they should comfortably cover a -1 handicap against a Wimbledon side who are still adjusting to life in League One. | |
Mechelen vs Club Brugge
Gram Dodd; European Football Expert at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Club Brugge are already showing title-winning intent after overturning a deficit to beat Genk 2-1 in their opener. Their squad looks balanced, experienced and still dangerous in forward areas despite a few absences. Zaid Romero and Brandon Mechele provide stability at the back, while the attack — led by Vetlesen and Tzolis — remains lively and efficient.
Mechelen, on the other hand, were lucky to escape with a point against newly-promoted Zulte Waregem, requiring a last-minute penalty to equalise. Their home form is solid but far from dominant, with just two wins in their last 11 Pro League matches on home turf. They often struggle to contain top-half teams.
Brugge’s ability to strike quickly and their superior depth — even without Joel Ordonez — means they should have too much for Mechelen here, especially in open play.
Best bet – Club Brugge to win and over 2.5 goals
Club Brugge to win and over 2.5 goals | |
8/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Club Brugge have the attacking tools and big-game composure to leave Mechelen with all three points. Mechelen’s inconsistency at home and Brugge’s clinical edge should lead to an away win with goals, especially with the visitors’ attacking midfield linking play so efficiently. | |
Vejle vs Odense
Linus Bergström; Nordic Football Journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Odense are off to a flying start in their Superliga return, already netting six goals in their first two fixtures. New manager Alexander Zorniger has brought an attacking style that’s produced a 3-3 draw at Nordsjaelland and a 3-1 victory over Viborg. Noah Ganaus and Nicolas Burgy have emerged as early-season standouts, contributing regularly on the scoresheet.
Vejle, however, are still showing signs of the struggles that saw them nearly relegated last season. A narrow draw against Randers was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Copenhagen, and although they’ve shown some resilience, they lack cutting edge in attack.
Given Odense’s form, confidence and attacking firepower, they’re expected to find the net again and have a very realistic chance of securing all three points against a Vejle team who look short on quality.
Best bet – Odense to win
Odense to win | |
27/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Odense are sharp, clinical and confident — everything Vejle currently are not. With two strong performances already under their belt, Odense should continue their upward momentum by seeing off a side that are still finding their rhythm in the early stages of the season. | |
Schalke 04 vs Hertha Berlin
Wolfgang Shotten; German Football Correspondent at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Schalke and Hertha Berlin, both former Bundesliga sides, face off in a battle between rebuilding clubs. Schalke are under new management and look shaky after a lacklustre pre-season, conceding four to Sevilla and only managing two wins in six friendlies. Defensive problems still persist, and captain Kenan Karaman is unavailable.
Hertha, by contrast, look a team on the rise again. Stefan Leitl has instilled structure, and their late-season surge last term — followed by a positive pre-season — shows they’re ahead of Schalke in terms of readiness. Dawid Kownacki adds goalscoring pedigree and is expected to thrive alongside Fabian Reese, who offers pace and creativity.
While Schalke may find the net with the help of home advantage, Hertha’s superior organisation and sharper attack should make the difference.
Best bet – Hertha Berlin to win and both teams to score
Hertha Berlin to win and both teams to score | |
27/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Hertha Berlin have the edge in squad cohesion and attacking form. Schalke’s defensive concerns make them likely to concede, but their attacking options mean they could score as well. However, Hertha’s front line should prove too much over 90 minutes, giving them a strong chance of taking all three points. | |
🧲 Friday Super Double
- Two extra picks from the day’s card for added value
- Selection 1: Over 2.5 Goals in Schalke vs Hertha
- Selection 2: Club Brugge to Score in Both Halves vs Mechelen
Rationale of the Double:
This double focuses on two matches that promise attacking intent. Schalke and Hertha both look suspect defensively and offer strong forward options, while Club Brugge’s fluid midfield and pace in wide areas should see them score before and after the break. Combined, this double offers excellent value and high strike potential.
Friday’s Super Double | |
3/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning This double focuses on two matches that promise attacking intent. Schalke and Hertha both look suspect defensively and offer strong forward options, while Club Brugge’s fluid midfield and pace in wide areas should see them score before and after the break. Combined, this double offers excellent value and high strike potential. | |
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