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
Atletico Madrid to win | |
23/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Atletico strengthened significantly over the summer and Espanyol remain vulnerable at the back. Julian Alvarez and co. provide a cutting edge that should prove too much for a limited Espanyol side. An away win looks the most reliable selection. | |
🔒 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 | |
4/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Arsenal have scored in every league visit to Old Trafford since 2013, and Manchester United are stronger in attack this season. Both teams look threatening going forward, making a goals-at-both-ends selection the smart play. | |
🔥 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
Athletic Bilbao to Win | |
13/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Bilbao are formidable at San Mamés and Sevilla remain shaky despite pre-season improvements. With Nico Williams spearheading the attack, Athletic should start their season strongly with a home win. | |
🧊 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
Chelsea to win | |
7/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Chelsea have not lost to Palace in 15 league meetings and boast superior firepower with Palmer in form. Despite Palace’s strong spirit, Chelsea at home are rightly fancied to win this London derby. | |
🧲 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.
Sunday’s Super Double | |
6/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning This Super Double focuses on attacking flair. Manchester United vs Arsenal has all the ingredients for a goal-filled contest with two potent forward lines. Meanwhile, Nico Williams’ pace and directness make him Athletic Bilbao’s most dangerous weapon against a shaky Sevilla defence. Combining these selections offers strong value for Sunday’s fixtures. | |
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