Top football tips for Sunday: Our BettingTips4You experts have scoured Sunday’s fixtures to select their best value picks from across Europe. From Portugal’s Primeira Liga to Wembley’s Community Shield, and key domestic clashes in Scotland and England, here are today’s top four bets.
Let’s dive into the top football tips of the day.
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📊 Three Key Stats Behind Today’s Picks
- Braga have won their last four league meetings with Tondela without conceding.
- Liverpool have scored in all of their last 15 competitive matches.
- Hearts have won 11 straight matches, conceding only twice in that run.
Braga v Tondela
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Braga start their Primeira Liga campaign at home to newly promoted Tondela, and all signs point towards a dominant display. Carlos Vicens’ side head into this opener unbeaten in six competitive outings, including a hard-fought Europa League qualifying win away to CFR Cluj.
The Archbishops have been prolific in this fixture historically, winning each of the last four league meetings without conceding. Tondela, despite topping Liga Portugal 2 last season, are still adjusting to top-flight demands under new boss Ivo Vieira.
Home advantage, superior squad depth, and sharper match rhythm from European competition all work in Braga’s favour. Their ability to control games at the Estadio Municipal de Braga should ensure they create and convert enough chances, while remaining defensively organised to keep a clean sheet.
Best bet: Braga to win to nil.
Porto to Win & Over 2.5 Goals | |
23/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Porto’s sharp pre-season and dominant head-to-head record point to a winning start against Vitoria. Add in attacking weapons like Aghehowa and Sainz, and goals look likely in a home victory. | |
Crystal Palace v Liverpool
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Liverpool face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, and while Palace have proved tricky opponents in knockout football, the Reds’ attacking depth is likely to prevail. Arne Slot’s men have notched goals for fun in pre-season, with Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, and Cody Gakpo all impressing.
Palace’s defensive unit is missing key pieces, with Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure sidelined, and that could be exploited by Liverpool’s width and pace. The Wembley surface usually produces goals in this fixture, and Palace’s confidence after their FA Cup final victory should see them play positively, increasing the chance of both teams scoring.
However, Liverpool’s greater squad quality and experience in high-pressure matches make them the likelier winners in what should be an entertaining curtain-raiser.
Best bet: Liverpool to win & both teams to score.
Over 2.5 Goals | |
17/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Two attacking sides meet with Europe in sight. GAIS’s unbeaten run and Goteborg’s recent goal-laden matches make this primed for another three-goal contest or more. | |
Dundee United v Hearts
Linus Bergström; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Hearts travel to Tannadice Park looking to extend their exceptional run of form. Derek McInnes’ side have won 11 matches on the bounce, conceding only twice during that streak. Lawrence Shankland is already among the goals, supported by an organised and disciplined defensive shape.
Dundee United have been resilient in Europe and domestically, but their tendency to concede first against stronger opposition could be costly. While the hosts will be buoyed by a home crowd, Hearts’ recent away record here is strong, with three wins and two draws in their last five visits.
Given Hearts’ momentum, defensive solidity, and clinical edge in the final third, they should have enough to secure another three points and keep their winning run intact.
Best bet: Hearts to win.
Over 3.5 Goals | |
11/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Elfsborg’s attacking power and defensive frailties, combined with Varnamo’s ability to nick goals, point to another goal-packed match. Four or more strikes looks a strong possibility. | |
Leicester City v Sheffield Wednesday
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Leicester begin life back in the Championship against a Sheffield Wednesday side in turmoil. The Owls’ summer has been marred by unpaid wages, mass departures, and a thin squad. Henrik Pedersen has just 15 senior players available, many lacking competitive match sharpness.
Marti Cifuentes’ Foxes, meanwhile, ended pre-season with five wins from six and have attacking quality in Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu to stretch Wednesday’s depleted back line. Leicester’s King Power form collapsed in the Premier League, but they finished last season with home wins against relegated Southampton and Ipswich, hinting at a revival.
With the gulf in preparation, quality, and depth, Leicester should win comfortably, particularly if they strike early to unsettle the visitors.
Best bet: Leicester to win with a -1 handicap.
Both Teams to Score | |
10/13 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Reims’ attacking intent and Amiens’ home scoring record make goals at both ends highly likely in this Ligue 2 opener.
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🧲 Sunday Super Double
Two different selections from today’s list:
- Liverpool to score over 2.5 goals v Crystal Palace
- Braga -1 Asian Handicap v Tondela
Acca Rationale:
Liverpool’s firepower against a depleted Palace defence should see them score three or more at Wembley. Braga, sharp from European qualifiers, face a newly promoted Tondela they’ve beaten to nil in four straight league games. Combining goals from the Reds with a dominant Braga win creates strong value.
Monday’s Super Double | |
4/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning The Super Double pairs two matches where attacking strengths outweigh defensive stability. GAIS and Goteborg rarely fail to score, while Estoril’s open style and Estrela’s counter-attacking threat promise chances. Both selections are backed by recent high-scoring trends, offering excellent value for a compact Monday combo. | |
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