Tuesday’s best football predictions across Club World Cup and U21 Euros. Featuring River Plate, Fluminense and Italy U21.
Backed by form analysis, tactical insight, and detailed stats, these tips are crafted to give you the edge when placing your Tuesday bets.
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✅ River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
River Plate enter this Club World Cup clash with an exciting frontline spearheaded by teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono. They’ve been scoring freely but conceding just as often. Despite controlling possession in recent outings, they’ve failed to keep opponents out in three straight games. Mastantuono’s creativity and Driussi’s movement make them deadly going forward—but their back line is error-prone, particularly under transitional pressure.
On the other side, Urawa Red Diamonds are the definition of quietly effective. They’ve scored in five of their last six matches, including high-pressure AFC Champions League ties. Watanabe and Savio are constant threats in advanced areas, thriving when allowed to break forward against ball-dominant teams like River.
With Inter Milan looming in Group E, this game represents the best chance for either side to bank points—expect attacking intent, space to exploit, and defensive uncertainty. It’s the perfect recipe for goals at both ends.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score
Midtjylland to win and BTTS | |
11/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Midtjylland arrive with serious momentum after a 6-2 weekend win and will fancy themselves in Edinburgh. Hibs have home form on their side but are missing key players. Franculino's red-hot form could be the difference. Both sides should score, but the visitors’ edge in quality makes them our pick to win. | |
✅ Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
This clash in New Jersey pairs Brazil’s in-form Fluminense with Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund in a classic South American vs European showdown. Fluminense are unbeaten in six and have scored at least twice in six of their last seven fixtures. Arias and Serna are a handful in wide areas, and Everaldo is finding form up front.
However, their backline hasn’t faced a side with Dortmund’s firepower. The Germans have bagged 20 goals in their last six matches and closed their domestic season with six straight wins. Guirassy is in ruthless scoring form, and Adeyemi’s pace is a menace in behind. Despite their attacking dominance, Dortmund have let in 13 goals in their past eight outings, showing vulnerability under pressure.
Given both sides’ offensive momentum and fragility at the back, this one screams goals. Expect Dortmund to control possession while Fluminense look to hurt them on the break.
Best bet – Over 2.5 Goals
Benfica to win | |
9/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Sporting’s attack is weakened without Gyökeres, while Benfica look strong after an encouraging pre-season. With reinforcements in midfield and experience across the back line, the Eagles should be better prepared. Sporting have a poor Super Cup record, and Benfica are primed to capitalise on early-season uncertainties in Borges’ side. | |
✅ Spain U21 vs Italy U21
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
With both teams through to the knockout stages, this tie becomes a play-off for top spot in Group A. Spain U21s have relied on late heroics in both wins—striking after the 85th minute against both Slovakia and Romania. While they boast technical finesse, their slow starts and defensive lapses raise concerns.
Italy U21s, in contrast, are all about discipline. Two narrow 1-0 victories show their preference for structure over flair. They’ve yet to concede in the tournament and will likely sit deep again, relying on the creativity of Casadei and the pace of Gnonto on the break. This style stifles opponents but limits their own attacking potential.
Both sides may shuffle their lineups slightly, but given what’s at stake (likely avoiding England in the next round), a cagey, low-scoring contest looks probable. Spain might shade possession, but chances will be few and far between.
Best bet – Under 2.5 Goals
Over 2.5 Goals | |
23/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning The scoreless first leg masked what was a lively contest. Linfield will open up at home, and Zalgiris can exploit the space. Neither defence is entirely convincing, and with qualification on the line, we expect goals at both ends. Three or more goals looks a strong shout under the Windsor Park lights. | |
✅ Romania U21 vs Slovakia U21
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Neither team can qualify, but that doesn’t mean they’ll roll over. Romania and Slovakia clash in a dead rubber where pride and personal redemption will take centre stage. Slovakia have failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 consecutive matches—an extraordinary run of defensive frailty.
Romania have shown flashes of quality. They took the lead against Spain before capitulating late, and were narrowly beaten by Italy. They’ve managed to score in both group games, while also conceding. Slovakia, for their part, have netted in both of their defeats too, including twice against Spain.
With both sides free from the tension of qualification, expect a looser structure, open play, and fewer defensive responsibilities. It’s the kind of game where flair trumps pragmatism—and goals follow.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score
Legia Warsaw to win and Over 2.5 Goals | |
21/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Legia have been free-scoring but leaky, which sets this up for another open contest. Banik are poor defensively and inconsistent on the road, making Legia strong favourites. With both teams likely to create chances and the hosts pushing forward aggressively, three or more goals combined with a home win makes sense. | |
💥 Tuesday Super Double
River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Over 2.5 Goals
Spain U21 vs Italy U21 – Draw
Super Double Rationale:
Today’s two most balanced fixtures offer real betting value. Expect River and Urawa to throw caution to the wind in a vital group match—goals should follow. Meanwhile, Spain and Italy are likely to cancel each other out in a tight affair, with top spot enough incentive for a hard-fought stalemate.
Thursday’s Super Double | |
5/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning Franculino and Boyle give both teams a cutting edge in Edinburgh, and with both sides likely to attack, goals at each end seem probable. In Lisbon, Benfica’s tempo and movement could see them score in both halves, especially against a Sporting defence missing several key names and struggling for rhythm. | |
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