Top football tips for Wednesday: Explore our Wednesday football tips from USA vs Guatemala to Iceland vs Finland. Expert bets include win markets, team goals and Hegerberg’s spotlight moment. Read on to view the tips now!
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USA vs Guatemala
Steve Harrington; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have gradually built rhythm during the Gold Cup and enter the semi-final against Guatemala in top form. While they required penalties to see off Costa Rica, their control in possession, attacking intensity and midfield superiority suggest they will dictate proceedings in St Louis.
Guatemala deserve credit for edging past Canada, but they rode their luck and now face a side who are unbeaten in four straight games and have netted at least twice in each. Malik Tillman, Diego Luna and Patrick Agyemang have given the USA a vibrant attacking core, and they’re consistently generating high-quality chances.
Guatemala, by contrast, have conceded three or more in four of their last five against the Stars and Stripes. With USA’s depth and energy likely to wear them down, a two-goal margin looks well within reach.
Best bet – USA -1 Asian Handicap
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. | |
Iceland Women vs Finland Women
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Iceland come into their Women’s Euro opener off the back of a crucial 3-1 friendly win over Serbia, which ended a long winless stretch. That result restored confidence in a team that qualified behind Germany in a tough group and will see this as a winnable opening match.
Finland edged through qualification via the play-offs and have looked vulnerable at the back, with just one clean sheet in their last six matches. Iceland, meanwhile, have scored in eight of their previous ten games and possess a dangerous front three with Jonsdottir, Albertsdottir and Eiriksdottir leading the line.
In a match expected to be tightly contested, Iceland’s attacking cohesion and recent momentum give them a slight edge. Their forwards are well suited to exploiting Finland’s positional gaps, particularly on transitions and set pieces.
Best bet – Iceland Women to Win
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. | |
Switzerland Women vs Norway Women
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Switzerland enter their home tournament under pressure after a poor Nations League and just two wins in their last ten matches. Norway, despite inconsistency, have elite talent and a superior head-to-head record in this fixture.
One key area of separation is attacking firepower. Norway have the likes of Ada Hegerberg, Guro Reiten and Caroline Graham Hansen — all capable of creating and converting chances. Switzerland’s back line is unconvincing, especially with Luana Bühler out through injury.
With both sides likely to play on the front foot in the opener, and Switzerland buoyed by the home crowd, we’re likely to see goals. Norway have scored in five of their last six against the Swiss, while Switzerland themselves have hit four past the Czechs in their final warm-up.
Best bet – Over 2.5 Goals
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. | |
Mexico vs Honduras
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Mexico have been composed and efficient in this Gold Cup, with a solid defence and creative attack driving them toward yet another final. Honduras, meanwhile, pulled off a gritty quarter-final win on penalties but rode their luck, especially defensively.
El Tri are organised, disciplined and built for tournament football. Despite the absence of Luis Chávez and Henry Martín, they have strength in depth and key players stepping up. Raúl Jiménez and Alexis Vega offer dynamism up front, and midfield control has been evident in every match so far.
Honduras’ defensive record remains a concern — they conceded six to Canada in the group stage and allowed multiple clear-cut chances to Panama. Mexico’s record in this fixture is strong, and they’ve covered this margin in two of the last three meetings.
Best bet – Mexico to Win to Nil
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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🧲 Wednesday Super Double
Iceland Women vs Finland Women – Both Teams to Score
Switzerland Women vs Norway Women – Norway Women to Win
Rationale:
Iceland Women vs Finland Women – Both sides have attacking quality and have scored regularly in the build-up to the tournament. With neither defence particularly reliable, goals at both ends seem a strong possibility in Thun.
Norway Women to Win – With more star power and a dominant head-to-head record, Norway should have too much for Switzerland. Despite playing away, the Norwegians’ front line gives them a vital edge.
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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