Top football tips for Friday: Friday’s tips combine quality and logic from four sharp minds. Whether you fancy Spain to put on another show, trust in Toulouse’s discipline, or ride Tucumán’s home streak, there’s something here for all punters. With all four bets backed by expert insight and data-driven analysis, this could be your Friday winner.
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Spain Women vs Switzerland Women
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Spain enter this quarter-final in scintillating form, having steamrolled their way through the group with three consecutive wins and an incredible 14 goals scored. But despite their attacking flair, La Roja’s backline has shown signs of vulnerability, conceding in every game – including against Italy and Belgium, both of whom struggled to impose themselves.
Switzerland, while clearly the underdogs, have found the net in each of their matches at Euro 2025. Their ability to capitalise on limited chances, combined with home advantage in Bern, makes them dangerous on the break. Spain dominate possession but often leave space behind their high line, and that should give the Swiss something to exploit.
Expect Spain’s class to ultimately tell, but not before they allow their opponents a sniff. A high-scoring game with action at both ends looks highly likely – and there’s real value in combining both goals and a Spanish victory.
Best bet: Spain to win & Both Teams to Score
Sporting Lisbon to win and over 2.5 goals | |
23/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Sporting should prove too strong for Casa Pia again, but the hosts’ home form suggests they could grab a goal. Sporting’s firepower remains strong despite Gyökeres’ exit, and the visitors should net multiple times, even if their defence wobbles. | |
Toulouse vs Queens Park Rangers
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Toulouse are coming off a quiet 0-0 draw against Pau in their first friendly, but that match was more about dusting off cobwebs than anything else. Carles Martinez’s side looked controlled and organised, traits they will carry into this clash against QPR, who arrive in France with their confidence shaken.
The English visitors were left humiliated by a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Castellon just days ago, a match where defensive fragility was laid bare. With key defenders like Cook and Clarke-Salter missing and a new manager in Julien Stephan still finding his feet, QPR are likely to struggle again.
Toulouse, on home soil and with a much more settled side, should look to apply pressure from the first whistle. Their well-drilled approach under Martinez makes them difficult to break down and efficient in attack. Given the gap in preparation and quality, backing them to score in both halves is well worth considering.
Best bet: Toulouse to Score in Both Halves
Chelsea to win and both teams to score | |
7/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Chelsea’s sharpness and home dominance should be too much for a rebuilding Leverkusen, but the Germans are capable of finding the net. The hosts to win in a game where both sides contribute to the scoreline looks well worth backing. | |
Boca Juniors vs Unión Santa Fe
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Boca Juniors have endured a frustrating few months, falling short in the Apertura and underwhelming at the Club World Cup. They began their Clausura campaign with a 0-0 away draw at Argentinos Juniors, another match defined by caution and missed chances. However, despite inconsistent attacking returns, their defensive shape has remained relatively solid.
Union Santa Fe, for their part, sit near the bottom of the form table but have shown small signs of life with two recent wins. Even so, away from home and against better opposition, they tend to struggle. Their away xG is among the lowest in the division, and breaking down Boca at La Bombonera will be a stern challenge.
Given both sides’ tendency to be involved in low-scoring matches – and the fact Boca’s attacking ranks are slightly depleted – under 2.5 goals appeals. Boca may just edge it with a single goal, but don’t expect a thriller.
Best bet: Under 2.5 Goals
Over 3.5 goals | |
13/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Brentford and Monchengladbach are both attack-minded and shaky at the back. With both managers likely to rotate and encourage open football, there should be space and chances galore. Backing over 3.5 goals looks like a great shout in a game that promises end-to-end action. | |
Atlético Tucumán vs Central Córdoba
Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Tucumán’s recent home record speaks volumes. They’ve won four on the bounce at their own ground and have turned the Estadio Monumental José Fierro into a fortress of sorts. Their recent 2-1 win over San Martín de San Juan showed off their resilience, taking maximum points despite having under 40% possession.
Central Córdoba, in contrast, have been on a downward spiral. A string of low-scoring draws and defeats paints a worrying picture. Their recent 0-0 stalemate against Aldosivi was another toothless display, and they followed it up with a goalless showing against Cerro Largo in continental competition.
Tucumán’s direct style and clinical counter-attacks can expose Córdoba’s sluggish back line. With two in-form forwards in Nicola and Lamendola, the hosts are primed to edge a close contest.
Best bet: Tucumán to Win
Birmingham to win and over 2.5 goals | |
14/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Birmingham’s excellent home form and new attacking signings give them the edge in this Championship opener. Ipswich won’t sit back, which should ensure an open game with plenty of goalmouth action. The hosts to win in a match featuring at least three goals is a tempting proposition.
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🧲 Friday Super Double
- Esther Gonzalez to score anytime (Spain Women vs Switzerland Women)
- Boca Juniors to win 1-0 (Boca Juniors vs Unión Santa Fe)
Rationale of the Double:
Gonzalez is Spain’s focal point in attack and has scored in high-pressure games regularly. Backing her to find the net again is smart. Boca, though conservative in approach, often nick close games at home. A 1-0 win reflects both their cautious style and Union Santa Fe’s limited offensive threat.
Friday’s Super Double | |
2/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning This double combines Sporting’s defensive strength with Brentford’s high-scoring tendencies. Casa Pia often struggle against top sides, and Brentford's game should see both teams netting based on recent attacking trends. | |
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