Top football tips for Tuesday including Shkendija, FCSB and Motherwell in action. Our experts break down the day’s standout value picks after they have carefully reviewed all the betting opportunities available. Value has been found in the Scottish League Cup and in the Champions League qualifiers.
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🔥 Match 1: Motherwell vs Peterhead
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Motherwell showed plenty of attacking promise but little defensive solidity in their opening League Cup fixture, drawing 2-2 with Clyde before winning on penalties. While they have talent up front, particularly with the pace and finishing ability of Maswanhise and Stamatelopoulos, their structure at the back looked flimsy at best. Peterhead, meanwhile, were involved in a six-goal thriller themselves — losing 4-2 to Morton — and enter this clash with an attacking mindset, even if their defence continues to leak heavily.
The nature of this group stage format encourages sides to chase goals and bonus points, and we expect an open encounter once again at Fir Park. With both clubs showing a clear inability to keep things tight and plenty of goalmouth action in recent games, backing goals to flow freely is the logical call.
Best bet – Over 3.5 Goals
Over 3.5 Goals | |
6/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Both sides come into this clash off high-scoring openers and defensive vulnerabilities. Motherwell boast attacking depth, while Peterhead have proven they can find the net, albeit while conceding freely. Expect another end-to-end contest with goals likely on both sides of the pitch. | |
🔒 Match 2: Shkendija vs The New Saints
Wolfgang Shotten; Football journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
The goalless stalemate in the first leg told us everything we needed to know about the approach of both sides — cautious, risk-averse, and built around defensive discipline. With the tie still hanging in the balance, neither Shkendija nor TNS are expected to throw caution to the wind in Skopje.
TNS’s record away from home in European fixtures remains poor, and while Shkendija are favourites due to their home advantage, they’re also used to edging games by fine margins. Given that both teams have failed to find much rhythm going forward, especially when it comes to carving out clear-cut chances, this game could mirror the same tight pattern we saw last week. The difference might be a single moment of brilliance or a defensive lapse — but don’t expect fireworks at both ends.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score: No
Both Teams to Score: No | |
4/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning The first leg was a chess match and this one promises to be no different. Neither team wants to overcommit, and both defences have held up well in Europe recently. A cagey return leg should see one side edge it without the other finding the net.
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🔥 Match 3: Inter Club d’Escaldes vs FCSB
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
FCSB looked dominant in their 3-1 win last week and head to Andorra with momentum and superior quality in every department. While they didn’t take every chance in the first leg, their attacking trio were lively and dangerous throughout. Now travelling for the reverse fixture, they’ll be focused on putting the tie to bed.
Inter Club have managed to find the net consistently in recent European matches — even against stronger opposition — but they simply cannot keep the ball out of their own net. That blend makes them ideal opponents for another high-scoring FCSB performance. With the Romanian side likely to find space on the break and their hosts needing to push forward, this fixture should open up nicely.
Best bet – FCSB to Win and Over 2.5 Goals
FCSB to Win and Over 2.5 Goals | |
17/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning FCSB are the stronger side and bring a clinical edge to Andorra. Inter can score, but they concede too freely. With the tie still alive, the match should remain open, allowing FCSB to take control and secure a multi-goal win in a potentially entertaining affair. | |
🧊 Match 4: Forfar vs St Mirren
Gram Dodd; Football analyst at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
St Mirren are expected to win this group stage tie, but their forward line still hasn’t clicked. A 0-0 draw against Arbroath highlighted the Saints’ attacking limitations, as they failed to register a single shot on target. With captain O’Hara suspended and the group format keeping pressure high, it’s unlikely they’ll take many risks here.
Forfar’s games, by contrast, are often low tempo and defensively compact. The Loons haven’t seen more than two goals in any of their last ten competitive outings. They play to frustrate rather than to entertain. With that in mind, this one shapes up to be a tactical, stop-start encounter where chances are limited and goals scarce.
Best bet – Under 2.5 Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
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5/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning St Mirren are struggling for fluency up front, and Forfar are difficult to break down. With both sides seeing low-scoring games of late, especially in this competition, a tight and uneventful 90 minutes is likely. Expect defences to stay on top in this cup clash. | |
🧲 Tuesday Super Double
To round off the day’s selections, here’s a Super Double made up of two fresh tips from today’s featured matches. These selections differ from our main picks but still carry strong data-led backing:
- Shkendija vs TNS – Half-Time Draw
- Motherwell vs Peterhead – Both Teams to Score in First Half
Rationale of the Double:
Shkendija and TNS look destined to cancel each other out for much of the first half, just as they did in the first leg. Meanwhile, at Fir Park, both teams have struck early in recent games, and with defensive gaps on both ends, an early goal apiece feels very likely.
Tuesday’s Super Double | |
9/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning Shkendija and TNS look destined to cancel each other out for much of the first half, just as they did in the first leg. Meanwhile, at Fir Park, both teams have struck early in recent games, and with defensive gaps on both ends, an early goal apiece feels very likely.
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