Top football tips for Thursday: Today’s European qualifiers throw up several high-stakes clashes, and our experts have handpicked four of the best opportunities from Thursday’s fixtures. From Edinburgh to Warsaw, we’ve got a mix of goals markets, win & BTTS angles, and straight victory bets to help you maximise value.
Let’s now dive into the top football tips of the day.
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📊 Three Key Stats Behind Today’s Picks
- Martin Boyle has scored four goals in his last three games for Hibernian.
- Rapid Vienna are unbeaten in all six matches this season.
- Shamrock Rovers have kept four straight clean sheets at home.
Hibernian vs Partizan Belgrade
Expert: Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Hibernian come into this second leg with a healthy two-goal cushion after their 2-0 triumph in Serbia. Martin Boyle’s brace underlined the attacking threat David Gray’s men possess, and Easter Road will be bouncing tonight. The Hibees have been solid at home, winning two and drawing one of their last three competitive matches there, while also finding the net in every outing.
Partizan, known as the “Steamroller,” will have to do exactly that — steamroll Hibs — if they want to progress. However, their task is made harder by the absence of Vukasin Durdevic after his first-leg red card. While they’ve been prolific in domestic action, they’ve also been prone to conceding when chasing games in Europe.
With the tie still alive, Partizan must push forward, which should create space for Hibs to strike. That sets up perfectly for a Hibernian win with both teams scoring.
Best bet – Hibernian to win & BTTS
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. | |
Dundee United vs Rapid Vienna
Expert: Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
After a pulsating 2-2 draw in Austria, Dundee United return to Tannadice Park knowing that home advantage could be decisive. Jim Goodwin’s side showed they could trouble Rapid’s backline, but their domestic 3-2 defeat to Hearts last weekend highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities.
Rapid Vienna, unbeaten this season, have the experience to manage these occasions. Peter Stöger’s men have already seen off Decic Tuzi comfortably and claimed an impressive 2-1 win over Sturm Graz in the league. With danger men like Marco Grüll and Nicolas Seiwald pulling strings, Rapid should have too much for the Scottish side over 90 minutes.
However, Dundee United’s ability to score at home — they’ve netted in eight of their last nine matches — means this could again be a high-scoring contest. Combining Rapid’s edge with both teams finding the net looks the value play.
Best bet – Rapid Vienna to win & BTTS
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. | |
Shamrock Rovers vs KF Ballkani
Expert: John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Shamrock Rovers return to Tallaght Stadium where they’ve been formidable — seven wins and three draws from their last ten home matches, with clean sheets in each of their last four there. Stephen Bradley’s men know they must be patient but also assertive in attack.
Ballkani, however, are no strangers to upsetting the odds away from home in Europe, having won three of their last four continental trips. Sunday Adetunji’s pace and movement caused problems in Pristina, and he’ll be the main outlet again.
Given Rovers’ defensive strength at home and the fact that Ballkani’s main objective will be to protect their slender lead, this looks set to be a tense, low-scoring affair. A cagey start is likely, with neither side keen to give away an early advantage.
Best bet – Under 2.5 goals
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. | |
Legia Warsaw vs AEK Larnaca
Expert: Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Legia Warsaw’s 4-1 defeat in Cyprus leaves them staring at elimination unless they produce something special. Edward Iordănescu’s side have been strong at home in Europe recently, but their need to attack from the outset could expose them.
AEK Larnaca have been efficient on the road in continental action, and with a three-goal cushion, they can afford to sit deep and strike on the counter. With Karol Angielski returning to Poland and Yerson Chacón providing pace on the flanks, the Cypriots will still carry a threat.
Legia have scored in all five of their European matches this summer, while AEK have found the net in four of their last five away games in Europe. With both sides set to go forward at different stages, the goals market looks the safest angle.
Best bet – Over 2.5 goals
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. | |
🧲 Thursday Super Double
Two value plays from today’s fixtures for those seeking a combined punt:
- Shamrock Rovers to win (vs KF Ballkani)
- Over 2.5 goals (Legia Warsaw vs AEK Larnaca)
Acca Rationale:
Shamrock Rovers’ home dominance should see them overturn their deficit against Ballkani, while Legia Warsaw’s need to attack and AEK Larnaca’s counter threat point to a high-scoring clash in Warsaw. This combination offers strong Thursday value.
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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