Top football tips for Thursday: With a jam-packed Thursday of international and continental club football, our BettingTips4You experts have hand-picked their most confident selections for the day. Each tip below is backed by tactical analysis, statistical trends and market value — featuring four standout bets from across Europe and South America.
From knockout drama in the Women’s Euros to crucial qualifiers in the UEFA Conference League and Copa Sudamericana, we’ve selected only the sharpest insights from our trusted team of analysts. Read on to view the tips and profit today.
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Sweden Women vs England Women
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
With both teams showing blistering attacking form during the group stage, it’s hard to see this quarter-final being a cagey affair. Sweden have been near-perfect, scoring eight and conceding just once in three games, including a thumping 4-1 win over Germany. England, meanwhile, have found their rhythm, hammering the Netherlands 4-0 and dismantling Wales 6-1 to close out their group. The Lionesses boast 11 goals in three matches and lead the tournament in xG. Both sides are stacked with attacking talent—Russo, Hemp and James for England; Blackstenius, Asllani and Rolfo for Sweden—and with defences occasionally stretched, especially down the flanks, a high-scoring game looks inevitable.
Best bet – Over 2.5 Goals
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. | |
Partizan Belgrade vs AEK Larnaca
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Partizan trail 1-0 from the first leg and must go for the win, meaning they’ll push from the off. The Serbian outfit are often involved in high-scoring home fixtures, with four of their last five in Belgrade featuring three or more goals. They have the attacking tools to hurt AEK, especially with playmaker Bibras Natcho pulling strings in midfield. AEK, while ahead in the tie, cannot afford to sit back. Their defence has been porous away from home, conceding in five of their last seven away games. With tension high and the hosts pushing numbers forward, counter-attacking spaces should open up for the visitors. Expect this to be an open contest with goals at both ends.
Best bet – Over 2.5 Goals
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. | |
Cliftonville vs St Joseph’s
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
The first leg ended 2-2 and both teams showed clear intent to attack throughout. Cliftonville had to dig deep after going down to 10 men, but still found the net twice at a tough ground. St Joseph’s, meanwhile, created the bulk of the chances and will feel they left a result behind. Neither side has been solid defensively in recent outings, and both have scored in their last four games. With European progression on the line, this return leg should be another open encounter. Expect both teams to go for it again and trade goals at Solitude.
Best bet – Both Teams To Score
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. | |
Universidad de Chile vs Guarani
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Universidad de Chile have been strong at home and enter this clash with momentum, having scored 10 goals in their last three matches. Guarani, on the other hand, arrive with recent inconsistency and a managerial change. La U’s attack, led by Charles Aránguiz and Lucas Di Yorio, will be the focal point again, especially against a visiting defence that has conceded eight goals in their last three. Guarani’s away record in continental competitions is patchy, and with their best defender and leading scorer Gustavo Vargas now departed, they could struggle to cope. Backing the home win with a goal-heavy outlook seems the best way in.
Best bet – Universidad de Chile to Win & Over 2.5 Goals
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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🧲 Thursday Super Double
- Leg 1: England Women to Win (vs Sweden Women)
- Leg 2: Partizan Belgrade to Score in Both Halves (vs AEK Larnaca)
Rationale of the Double:
England’s quality in the final third has grown with each match and they’ll look to press early. Partizan are in must-score mode at home and are expected to come out firing from the start. Combining these two value picks gives a high-potential double for Thursday’s action.
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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