Top football tips for Saturday: Our team of seasoned experts have analysed Saturday’s standout fixtures and delivered four carefully selected betting tips. Each prediction is backed by in-depth research, match trends, and form analysis to ensure a smart edge for punters. Below, you’ll find each tip with full rationale and expert attribution.
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🇫🇷 France Women vs England Women
Expert: Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
France Women have been in irresistible form ahead of their tournament clash with England, stringing together an eight-match winning streak that includes dominant displays over Belgium and Brazil. Their attacking trio of Diani, Baltimore and Katoto have been especially dangerous, regularly creating chances and stretching defensive lines with their movement and pace.
England, while still dangerous, are not the same force that lifted the Euros in 2022. Key injuries have disrupted their defensive core, and they were beaten at home by France in qualifying. Sarina Wiegman’s side have attacking quality in Mead and Russo, but their defence looks vulnerable when put under sustained pressure.
France’s ability to transition at speed and exploit space could decide the match. Their confidence and cohesion, coupled with England’s defensive uncertainty, makes a win for Les Bleues the most sensible play here — particularly at strong odds in such an even-looking clash.
Best bet: France Women to Win
Chelsea to win to nil | |
8/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Chelsea’s defensive discipline and superior squad depth make them strong favourites to edge out a rigid Fluminense side. The Brazilians have struggled to score consistently, and Chelsea’s control-first approach should smother the tie. With one goal likely enough to win it, Chelsea to keep a clean sheet while securing victory appeals. | |
🇳🇴 Tromsø IL vs Molde
Expert: Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Tromsø are enjoying an impressive resurgence in the Eliteserien this season, with six successive league victories propelling them into fourth. Their balanced approach — solid defensively and decisive in attack — has made them difficult to stop. They’ve scored in each of those six wins while conceding in four, indicating a high-scoring rhythm.
Molde’s form has taken a worrying dip. Five defeats from their last seven games tell the story of a team that’s struggling for consistency. While Veton Berisha offers a goal threat, the defensive unit has looked disjointed, and they’re conceding far too many chances — including against teams far weaker than Tromsø.
With Tromsø in such strong form and Molde leaking goals regularly, the hosts should find the net. However, Molde’s attacking potential means they can still get on the scoresheet, making both teams to score the logical selection in a match likely to be open and competitive.
Best bet: Both Teams to Score
Both Teams to Score | |
1/1 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Vikingur’s attack-heavy style at home is undermined by their inability to keep clean sheets. Lincoln Red Imps are efficient and rarely leave a game scoreless. With both sides possessing attacking threats and vulnerable backlines, a match with goals at both ends seems likely. BTTS stands out as the strongest option. | |
🇮🇪 Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers
Expert: Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Shamrock Rovers have put together a title-worthy campaign, sitting top of the League of Ireland and boasting the division’s best attacking record. Although they were recently edged by Bohemians away, they rebounded with a controlled victory and have won nine of their last 12 league fixtures. Burke and Noonan lead a potent front line.
Sligo, meanwhile, are in a precarious position, second bottom and struggling to generate consistency. Their defence has been breached far too often, and suspensions only further limit their options at the back. That said, they have shown signs of life at home, scoring in five of their last six at The Showgrounds.
Shamrock’s superiority is clear, but Sligo’s desperation and home form suggest they won’t go down quietly. The league leaders should have too much quality, but a consolation goal from the hosts could ensure this ends up as another goal-filled victory for Shamrock.
Best bet: Shamrock Rovers to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
Draw and Both Teams to Score | |
4/1 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Egnatia’s patchy home form and Breidablik’s attacking consistency make this one tough to call. The visitors should score, but defensive lapses could let Egnatia in too. With neither team likely to dominate, a score draw looks the value play. Expect an open match that finishes level with goals at both ends. | |
🇺🇸 Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Expert: Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Real Madrid are slowly shifting through the gears at the Club World Cup and have shown signs they are ready to explode. A 5-2 demolition of Juventus last time out underlined their attacking credentials, and they’ve now hit three or more goals in four of their last five matches.
Borussia Dortmund, by contrast, have come through a relatively soft section of the tournament, failing to truly impress. They squeezed past Monterrey last round, but their defending looked shaky, particularly under pressure from fast transitions. That’s a serious concern against the likes of Vinícius Júnior, Mbappé and García, all of whom are capable of breaking games open in an instant.
Madrid have also enjoyed consistent success against Dortmund, winning each of their last five meetings. The Germans may nick a goal thanks to Guirassy’s form, but the overall class and depth of Madrid should shine through again.
Best bet: Real Madrid to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
Sweden to win to nil
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21/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Sweden’s disciplined defence and superior quality give them the edge against a Poland side who are yet to find their footing at this level. With Poland rarely threatening in attack and Sweden racking up clean sheets, a straightforward Swedish victory without conceding looks well worth backing. | |
🧲 Saturday Super Double
For our Saturday Daily Super Double, we’ve picked two fresh selections not mentioned above, but still from the same matches:
- Tromsø to Win vs Molde1
- England Women to Score First vs France Women
Rationale:
England Women have opened the scoring in three of their last four matches and could strike first against a France side that starts cautiously. Tromsø, unbeaten in six and dominant at home, should have enough to edge out an inconsistent Molde outfit. A smart-value double with contrasting markets and strong statistical backing.
Tuesday’s Super Double | |
2/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning This double banks on Chelsea’s cautious tactics limiting the scoreline while Vikingur’s home advantage and current match rhythm should give them the edge over a Lincoln side lacking recent action. The combined selections offer strong value with minimal risk, capitalising on current form trends and clear tactical patterns. | |
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