Top football tips for Wednesday: Wednesday’s football card offers a tantalising mix of youth international drama and Club World Cup showdowns. With defensive vulnerabilities across the board and plenty of attacking class on display, our four expert-selected tips focus on goals markets and attacking match-ups.
This article delivers four top-value picks from our BettingTips4You panel, each backed by detailed rationale and data-led insight. We’ve also picked out a Daily Super Double at the end—giving punters one more shot at value.
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🏆 England U21 vs Netherlands U21
Tyler Morris; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
This semi-final clash at Tehelné pole brings together two sides built to score but not to shut down games. England have registered 14 goals in their last five fixtures, while the Netherlands U21s have not failed to score in any of their last 23 international outings—a truly staggering run.
The Dutch were impressive in their 1-0 win over Portugal despite being down to 10 men, but with Regeer and Van Bommel suspended, they’ll be stretched. That could open up space for England’s vibrant front line. Harvey Elliott, James McAtee and Jonathan Rowe have shown creativity and a willingness to shoot on sight, while the Dutch will rely on Manhoef and Kenneth Taylor for forward thrust.
Both teams have shipped four goals in the tournament, highlighting defensive issues under pressure. The occasion, stakes and styles all point to another end-to-end affair where clean sheets are unlikely.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score
Xherdan Shaqiri to score anytime | |
3/1 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Shaqiri is in excellent form and tends to thrive on big occasions for Basel. With Copenhagen difficult to break down, his creativity and finishing ability could make the decisive difference at St Jakob-Park. | |
🇩🇪 Germany U21 vs France U21
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
The stakes are sky-high in Košice as two of the most flamboyant youth teams in Europe go head-to-head. Germany’s route to the semis has been chaotic yet thrilling. They edged Italy 3-2 in extra time, powered once again by Nick Woltemade, who has bagged five goals in three games.
France, meanwhile, have turned up the heat after a slow start. They’ve found the net 10 times in their last three matches, with Mathys Tel emerging as a constant menace. Both sides have been defensively frail—France have conceded five goals across the last three, while Germany have been breached in four consecutive outings.
With this tournament regularly producing high-scoring games, and both sides carrying elite attacking weapons but unconvincing rearguards, it’s difficult to argue against goals at both ends. Expect another goal-packed encounter.
Best bet – Both Teams to Score
Mason Burstow to score anytime | |
6/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Bolton have the stronger squad and more balance, and with Burstow set to lead the line against a weakened Reading defence, he looks well placed to get on the scoresheet. | |
🟡 Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan Hyundai
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Borussia Dortmund may be firm favourites, but defensive stability continues to elude them. Despite winning seven of their last eight, they’ve allowed 16 goals in their last 10 matches. Their 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns perfectly captured the essence of this side: relentless in attack, vulnerable at the back.
Ulsan may be out of the tournament, but they’ve scored in both games so far, including two against Fluminense. They’ve hit the net in seven of their last nine overall and will fancy themselves to sneak a goal even in defeat.
Dortmund, boasting the likes of Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham in forward areas, are expected to dominate possession and chances. But Ulsan, who also troubled Fluminense in the first half, have the pace and spirit to register. This should be another chaotic 90 minutes.
Best bet – Dortmund to Win & Both Teams to Score
Notts County to win | |
7/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Notts County are improving despite recent defeats, and with Dennis boosting their forward line, they look better equipped than Shrewsbury to secure three points. The visitors’ lack of goals is a major concern. | |
🇧🇷 Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Fluminense look to secure their passage with a draw or better, and recent form suggests they should get the job done. They’ve scored multiple goals in five of their last six, and showed real class by turning a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 win against Ulsan.
Sundowns are still in the hunt, but their defending has been erratic. They let in four against Dortmund and three more in previous outings. Despite that, they’ve managed to find the net themselves—bagging three against Dortmund shows they’re capable of attacking threat.
The blend of urgency from Sundowns and attacking momentum from Fluminense should create an open game. The South Americans might be too polished, but with gaps to exploit in their defence, a goal for the South Africans isn’t out of the question.
Best bet – Fluminense to Win & Both Teams to Score
Vangelis Pavlidis to score anytime | |
6/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Pavlidis is Benfica’s talisman and a proven goalscorer. Against a Fenerbahce defence weakened by injuries, he looks primed to strike in what should be a game dominated by the visitors’ organisation and attacking depth. | |
🧲 Wednesday Super Double
We’ve picked out two fresh tips from the matches above to build a value double:
- England U21 vs Netherlands U21 – Over 2.5 Goals
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense – Fluminense to Score in Both Halves
Reasoning: We’re backing two high-energy matches to deliver goals across both halves. England and the Netherlands rarely settle for slow games, while Fluminense have scored multiple times in each half across their last three wins. This double leans into open football and pressing urgency, with both tips offering outstanding value.
Wednesday’s Super Double | |
3/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning Combining Basel’s strong home form with the attacking potential of Fenerbahce and Benfica creates a high-value double. The Swiss champions rarely slip up at St Jakob-Park, while the Turkish and Portuguese sides both favour attacking football, making a goal-heavy encounter highly likely in Istanbul. | |
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