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Thursday's Football Betting Tips
Today sees a switch from the Champions League, with the Europa and Conference League having the opportunity to create some headlines instead.
The biggest games are those involving English sides. In the Europa League, Nottingham Forest vs Porto is the standout tie, with the scores locked at 1-1 after an engaging first leg. Aston Villa also have home advantage as they welcome Bologna. The expectation has to be that Villa progress to the semi-final, courtesy of being 3-1 to the good from the first leg.
Crystal Palace, in the Conference League, should also go marching through. They do have to navigate an away trip to Fiorentina but are 3-0 up after a comprehensive win in the first leg.
Other ties of note across the competitions includes Betis vs Braga, where the scores are level at 1-1 and, back in the Conference League, Strasbourg vs Mainz. Mainz lead 2-0 but are heading to France for the second leg.
Aston Villa vs Bologna: Ollie Watkins to score anytime
- Ollie Watkins has scored three goals in his last three matches, including scoring a double in the first leg of this tie.
- With the World Cup on the horizon, Villa and England striker Watkins is starting to find form at just the right time, whilst his season-long tally stands at a dozen goals.
Strasbourg vs Mainz: Strasbourg to win
- Mainz might hold a 2-0 lead in this tie but their away form leaves a lot to be desired, with just three wins from their last 10 away matches.
- Strasbourg have suffered just one home defeat from their last 10 matches, whilst they will be aggressive from the off in this game, given they deficit they are looking to overturn.
Thursday 16 April
UEFA Europa League
Real Betis
Braga
Aston Villa
Bologna
Nottm Forest
FC Porto
Celta Vigo
SC Freiburg
UEFA Conference League
AZ
Shakhtar Donetsk
AEK Athens
Rayo Vallecano
Strasbourg
Mainz
Fiorentina
Crystal Palace
Yesterday's Betting Tips
Here, you can find the previous free football tips backed by our experts. There are a mix of different betting markets, such as:
- Football accumulators tips
- 1×2 tips
- Correct score predictions
- Over/under tips
- Betting tips 1*2
- Both teams to score
To read more on over 2.5 single bets of the day, check out our article.
Top Leagues & Tournaments Covered by Football Whispers
Are you looking to use betting tips today on a specific football league or competition? Here are some of the main ones we cover weekly at Football Whispers!
Premier League
The most competitive football league in the world, and we are there to cover every matchday with our expert Premier League Predictions.
Serie A
Who’ll win the Scudetto this year? It’s always hard to tell in the unpredictable Serie A, but one thing’s for sure – our Serie A expert betting tips will be here for you weekly!
La Liga
Spanish giants Barcelona or Real Madrid will likely grab the title in the company of their Spanish rivals. Still, with our expert La Liga predictions, you’ll always get the expert insight you’ve sought.
Bundesliga
Will Bayern Munich win yet another title for their already award-packed trophy cabinet or will we see a surprise winner this time? Find out in our exclusive Bundesliga predictions!
Ligue 1
The Ligue 1 predictions we offer weekly will help you make a solid bet as well! They're often featured in our “Today's betting tips” section.
Other Tournaments
Outside of the above-mentioned top European domestic leagues, we also provide predictions for the remaining top leagues out there:
- Champions League Predictions
- Europa League Predictions
- Conference League Predictions
- International friendly predictions
- Euro 2024 predictions
Today, betting tips are more than likely available for those top events. But our football experts never shy away from a challenge as they also provide expert analysis on less prestigious competitions such as:
Types Of Football Bets You Can Place Today
The list below will give you a better understanding of the types of bets you can make with football betting tips today.
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- 1X2 (Match result betting)
- BTTS
- Total goals
- Anytime goalscorer
- Double chance
- Winning margin
- Total corners
These are just some of the key bets you can make on your favourite matches, but here’s a list of our favourite ones.
Match Result – Win Draw Win
With Match Result betting, you're betting either on one side to win or the match to end in a draw. Example: Bet on Real Madrid to beat Barcelona
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- The match ends 1-1. Your bet loses❌
- The match ends 1-0 to Real Madrid. Your bet wins✔️
BTTS – Both Teams To score
With BTTS/BTTS – No, you bet on whether two teams can score in a game or not. Example: Bet on “BTTS – Yes” in the Tottenham vs Chelsea game.
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- The match ends 3-0 to Tottenham. Your bet loses as one of the teams didn't score. ❌
- The match ends 2-1 to Tottenham. Your bet wins as both teams scored. ✔️
Goalscorer betting
This class of bet means you bet on a player to score in the game. There are a few variations. Some example bets include:
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- Erling Haaland to score a hat-trick vs Bournemouth – 5/1
- Benzema to score first – 3/1
- Lewandowski to score anytime vs Borussia Dortmund – 6/4
Total Goals (Over / Under)
This type of bet involves predicting how many goals will be scored in a game. To avoid a “push”, Over / Under bets often refer to an imaginary “half-goal”. Example:
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- Over 2.5 goals (90 mins) – 4/7
- Under 1.5 goals in the first half – 1/2
- Paris Saint-Germain to score over 2.5 goals – 5/4
Frequently asked questions about our selection of today's betting tips
How frequently do you update this article?
We update it daily, offering you exclusive predictions on the top matches played daily.
Do you offer in-depth analysis of specific games?
Yes, in the “Other betting tips section”, you’ll find thorough individual predictions on the top games daily.
What types of tips do you focus on?
We focus mainly on 1×2 tips, but if an opportunity presents itself, we also offer other types of tips that best suit the game.
Do you have Bundesliga football betting tips today?
That really depends on the day of the week. The league might not feature in today's predictions if no matches are being played in the Bundesliga. However, you can always visit our dedicated Bundesliga page for outrights and upcoming match predictions.
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Summary of Today's Football Betting Tips
We aim to provide you with all the reasoning you need to back any of today's predictions and our tipsters use all the latest stats and a lot of research to ensure their tips are backed up. We cover all the major European leagues and tournaments, as well as international football, and we aren't afraid to get our hands dirty during the off-season, where we cover competitions from all over the world such as Serie A in Brazil and the Viekkausliiga in Finland. Our free football tips for today are 100% unbiased and prepared by our expert team. Remember, there is no such thing as a sure bet prediction. Any website or social media account promising certain bet tips should be considered suspicious. We might all dream of a free big odds sure win, but in reality, the only way to find good betting tips is to consider the value of the selection. We recommend you perform your analysis before placing a bet on a football game, especially to bet on leagues you know well. And if you want to check on the best offers by the UK's top operators, then read further articles like:
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