Top football tips for Monday: Monday’s football calendar might not be the busiest, but our experts have filtered through every angle to deliver the four strongest bets of the day. From Scandinavian duels to pre-season tests in southern Europe and crunch clashes in Argentina, this set of selections blends tactical insight with market value.
These tips are each hand-picked by one of our seasoned football journalists, each drawing from stats, team news and betting value to craft a selection that offers both logic and potential for profit. Read on for the detailed breakdowns—and don’t miss our Daily Super Double at the end of the article.
Here are our Top Four Tips of the Day, each delivered by one of our trusted experts.
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🟢 Sporting Lisbon vs Sunderland
Expert: Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Sporting Lisbon begin their preparations for the upcoming Portuguese season by hosting Premier League newcomers Sunderland in the Algarve. Although billed as a friendly, the reigning Primeira Liga champions are expected to bring their usual intensity and structure.
Despite the absence of Viktor Gyokeres—who is currently pushing for a transfer—Sporting retain significant attacking threat through Pedro Gonçalves and Francisco Trincao. The midfield trio of Hjulmand, Kochorashvili, and Catamo gives Rui Borges’s men the ability to dominate possession and tempo. Sporting have historically performed well in pre-season, opening the scoring in the majority of their games last year.
Sunderland, while buoyed by promotion, are still adapting to top-flight intensity. Key players like Romaine Mundle and Luke O’Nien are sidelined, and Regis Le Bris is using these friendlies to bed in several new faces. Against such polished opposition, the Black Cats could struggle to keep things tight.
Best bet – Sporting Lisbon to Win
Sporting Lisbon to Win | |
6/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Sporting’s tactical discipline and superior ball control should overwhelm a reshuffled Sunderland side still gaining sharpness. With creative talent in midfield and clinical options up front, the hosts are likely to net multiple times.
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🔵 San Martin de San Juan vs Deportivo Riestra
Expert: Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Deportivo Riestra are building a reputation in Argentina as one of the most defensively resilient outfits in the league. Gustavo Benítez’s men sit mid-table but have lost just twice in 16 matches, conceding fewer than a goal per game on average.
Their recent win over Lanús—despite only 35% possession—showed their clinical edge in low-chance games. Jonathan Herrera and Antony Alonso have formed an effective pairing up top, with five goals between them in recent weeks. Away from home, Riestra often sit deep and strike on the break—a system that has caused problems for stronger sides.
San Martin, meanwhile, have had a torrid campaign, sitting bottom of the standings. They’ve been beaten in eight of their last ten, and their forward line has produced just five goals all season. Even at home, their defensive shape collapses too easily, and Riestra’s pragmatism should shine through once more.
Best bet – Deportivo Riestra to Win
Deportivo Riestra to Win | |
2/1 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Riestra’s organised defence and counterattacking efficiency should be enough to punish a San Martin side in freefall. The visitors are hard to break down and can edge this one with a professional performance. | |
🟡 IFK Norrkoping vs Varnamo
Expert: Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
This Allsvenskan showdown brings together two teams desperate to reverse poor form. While Varnamo finally ended their winless streak last week, they remain bottom of the table, with just one away point all season.
Norrkoping have their issues too, but their attacking unit—led by Christoffer Nyman, who has scored 12 in 16—is far more dangerous than anything Varnamo possess. They’ve also managed at least two goals in three of their last four meetings with today’s visitors, including a 3-1 win earlier in the season.
Varnamo, despite recent improvements, remain vulnerable defensively and have conceded an average of two goals per away game. With both sides in need of points and Norrkoping’s home crowd behind them, goals look likely from the hosts, even if Varnamo do manage to sneak one on the counter.
Best bet – Over 2.5 Goals
Over 2.5 Goals | |
8/13 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Norrkoping’s attack can break down a porous Varnamo defence, but the visitors may still get on the scoresheet. Expect an open game with chances at both ends and at least three goals. | |
🔴 Defensa y Justicia vs Aldosivi
Expert: Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Defensa y Justicia haven’t enjoyed the best campaign, but their home form still gives them a solid platform—especially against an Aldosivi side who have been shaky away from home. In their last encounter, Defensa demolished Aldosivi 5-0, showing just how wide the gap can be.
The hosts boast more than enough attacking options with Francisco González and Abiel Osorio supporting the press. Meanwhile, Aldosivi have shown glimpses of promise through Elias Torres, who has been their main outlet going forward with five goals in recent weeks.
Still, Aldosivi’s backline struggles when pressed high, often giving up dangerous areas. Although they’re likely to create chances of their own, the balance of play should favour Defensa—particularly if they can impose their tempo early on. A high-scoring home win is a real possibility.
Best bet – Defensa y Justicia to Win & Over 2.5 Goals
Defensa y Justicia to Win & Over 2.5 Goals
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23/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Defensa y Justicia’s attack will likely prove too much for an Aldosivi defence that buckles under pressure. Expect goals at both ends, but the home side should ultimately come out on top. | |
🧲 Monday Super Double
Looking for a bit of extra value? Our Daily Super Double combines two alternative selections from today’s fixtures to give you a solid shot at a boosted return.
✅ Sporting Lisbon vs Sunderland
Tip: Both Teams to Score
Despite Sporting’s defensive record, Sunderland’s fluid attack—led by Mayenda and Roberts—can find a way through.
✅ Varnamo vs Norrkoping
Tip: Norrkoping to Score in Both Halves
Norrkoping’s frontline, with Nyman in top form, has every chance of finding the net either side of half-time.
Rationale of the Double:
Sporting may dominate, but Sunderland’s energetic forward line can nick a goal, while Norrkoping’s firepower should see them create regular chances against bottom club Varnamo. Together, these two markets offer good value for a well-priced Monday double with a strong statistical foundation.
Monday’s Super Double | |
4/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning Sporting may dominate, but Sunderland’s energetic forward line can nick a goal, while Norrkoping’s firepower should see them create regular chances against bottom club Varnamo. Together, these two markets offer good value for a well-priced Monday double with a strong statistical foundation. | |
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