Football Predictions

Everything you need to know for your football predictions

Our passionate experts and football specialists will help you place your bets every day with reliable sports predictions and free football tips. Do you want to win more often with your football bets? Cash higher amounts?

Discover the key factors to take into account before making your football predictions. Who knows, there could be some nice jackpots up for grabs with the betting sites on the market.

How do you know if a football prediction is reliable?

Before listing the five essential tips for successful football predictions, the first step is to assess the reliability of your prediction. To do this, it's quite simple: you need to compare the odds offered by the bookmakers for your prediction with the likelihood of it coming to fruition.

In concrete terms, let's assume that you want to validate your Premier League prediction and bet on the match between Manchester City and Tottenham, for which Manchester City is the favourite. In this case, the most reliable prediction will be a victory for Man City, as the 10-time league winners have more quality than Tottenham. The chances of a Citizens’ victory are therefore greater than those of Spurs.

In this particular context, if the odds offered by sports betting sites are 1.50 for a Tottenham win (and therefore a Man City defeat), the "Tottenham to win" prediction will not be considered reliable. Don't forget to analyse the probabilities before placing your football prediction. To do this, here is a list of free tips to consider before placing your bet.

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Our 5 tips before making your football predictions

After consulting our experts, we’ve come up with five essential tips for successful football predictions. Our specialists apply these tactics throughout the year, so be sure to take advantage of them! The tips are:

• Take advantage of Bookmakers' bonuses
• Study team motivation
• Read the news to find out how the teams are faring
• Analyse the particular skills of the teams
• Determine whether the odds offered are attractive

For more information on each of these tips, simply read on. Our football experts give you the keys to successful online sports betting.

Tip 1: Take advantage of Betting Sites' bonuses

Before going any further in analysing a football prediction, you should already be registered with the best online bookmakers. Using sports betting bonuses, such as the Bet365 bonus, the 1XBET bonus, the BetOBet bonus or the BetWinner welcome bonus, will enable you to maximise your winnings from the outset, for whatever type of bet you wish to place.

Don't forget that the aim of a football prediction is to place your bet with the bookmakers, so these bonuses can help you in this quest. To do this as well as possible, don't miss out on the welcome offers currently available from the betting sites. They will allow you to start making your football predictions with a nice buffer, mitigating some of the risk.

Tip 2: Study team motivation

Now that the bookmakers' context is set, the second thing you need to know is that motivation will systematically influence a football club's performance on the pitch. The stakes involved in a match (title, Champions League qualification, relegation to lower division, etc.) or the size of the match bonus are key factors in motivating a football team, for example.

But team performance can also be influenced by other factors. Is a player in a contract dispute? A new recruit is announced? Is an important player having family problems? These factors can also have a major influence on team and player motivation. When you consider that the difference in motivation between two teams can often make the difference in a football match, it's easy to see why this criterion is so important to the success of a prediction. At the end of the season, for example, it's not uncommon to see a big Premier League club with nothing left to play for being held to a draw by a club looking to avoid relegation into the Championship. In fact, it's quite common.

In modern football, the combination of sufficient motivation and a positive frame of mind is often decisive. Take the domestic cups, for example: every year, the over-motivated and happy "little thumbs" upset the odds against Premier League or Championship teams. The same phenomenon can be observed at the World Cup and Euros, where countries considered less strong put in impressive performances in the final stages. The general state of mind of the team can be seen in the statements made by the players, the coach or the directors of a football club.

Announcements such as the appointment of a new coach can also have an effect on the team's short-term performance (often referred to as the “new manager bounce”). A change of coach desired by the players will tend to bind the team together and improve its performance in the matches following his appointment. The opposite is true of a coach who has been abandoned by the dressing room, but kept in place by the sporting directors. So take that into account.

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Tip 3: Read the news to find out how the teams are faring

As well as analysing the teams' motivation, don't hesitate to keep abreast of the latest football news before placing your bet. It's always best to bet at the last minute, or at least until the lineups are announced (usually one hour before kickoff). Injuries, suspensions and other illnesses suffered by first-team players can have a big impact on the final outcome of a match.

Don't forget, moreover, that they will have an even greater influence on a team's results if it has a limited squad. So take a close look at the team's results with or without the absent player, and you'll have a very good idea of what to predict for a match. Your sports predictions will be all the better for it.

It's also important to take into account the form of the team as a whole. You need to differentiate between home form, away form and overall form. Be careful! A series of wins over very weak teams is not necessarily a sign of resplendent form. If Real Madrid have just beaten Rayo Vallecano 6-0, but before that had suffered three defeats against Barça, Atlético and Real Sociedad, their balance will remain fragile. A key factor to keep in mind.

Tip 4: Analyse the particular skills of the teams

The fourth and penultimate major tip from our football specialists is to take into account the specific characteristics of each team in your predictions before placing your bets. Some teams are traditionally strong at home, while others have a reputation for travelling well. Teams with smaller squads often struggle in the middle of the league, particularly when they are involved in the Conference League, Europa League or Champions League.

The history of previous encounters also gives an idea of a team's ability to take on another team or another style of play. While this criterion is more important in individual sports, where an opponent's style of play may be more or less suited to a player, it should not be overlooked in team sports. History tends to repeat itself, and some teams are particularly successful against others.

So, even though the squads may have changed completely since the last duel, the special atmosphere surrounding certain matches remains the same year after year and often influences the result. This is the case, for example, with the famous derbies, rivalries between two teams, (Arsenal-Tottenham, Manchester United-Manchester City, Milan-Inter, Atlético-Real Madrid, Lille-Lens...). Some teams will tend to galvanise in such situations, while others will collapse completely. Something to bear in mind when making football betting predictions.

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Tip 5: Determine whether the odds offered are attractive

Last but not least, you should also assess whether the odds offered by the bookmakers are really worthwhile for your football prediction. As mentioned earlier on this page, it's vital to compare the odds offered by the bookmakers with the probabilities you yourself give the various outcomes after an in-depth analysis of the match in question. You can do this using the following formula: 1/odds x 100 = probability of an event occurring according to the bookmakers.

Let's take the example of a 1X2 bet on a match between Arsenal and Tottenham, on which Bet365 offers odds of 2.20 for the Gunners to win and 2.80 for a Spurs victory, to illustrate:

• 1 /2.20 x 100 = 45
• 1 / 2.80 x 100 = 36

According to Bet365, Arsenal have a 45% chance of winning the match, while Spurs have a 36% chance. If you think, for example, that Tottenham have a much better chance of winning given the context, then you’ve identified a bet with a good amount of value and should therefore bet on the Lilywhites. This, of course, also rings true for the opposite scenario for an Arsenal win, as well as even betting on the draw. This is a calculation that should be made systematically before placing your bet, especially for a football prediction that will be subject to a large stake.

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Why opt for free predictions from our football experts?

By following the 5 tips above to the letter, you'll have a great chance of increasing your profitability on the football bets you place. On top of that, you should also be aware that carefully following our experts' free predictions could be a great help to you, especially at a time when competition within the various football leagues is increasing. La Liga is not the same as the Premier League or Ligue 1, and each competition has its own specific characteristics.

Every day, SportyTrader's group of independent experts analyse dozens of football matches, drawing on statistics, special algorithms and experience in the field. Each time, the most interesting prediction in terms of reliability but also potential winnings (odds) is proposed to you. It would be a shame not to take advantage of this, as hundreds of thousands of Internet users have already seen their winnings impacted by our predictions.

Our tipsters also offer a variety of bets, from predictions of more than 2.5 goals to half-time and full-time predictions. And don't forget the both teams to score or the famous double chance. Use them when betting on sport!

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What extra help is there for better football predictions?

Finally, as a little bonus to help you make even more winning football predictions, SportyTrader offers you a number of tools to help you fine-tune your analysis of the match of your choice. For example, we offer you a football odds comparator, which will enable you to find the best current prices for your bets in just a few seconds. Also, our Live matches system will allow you to follow all the action live, with a host of statistics and information. Finally, as if that weren't enough, there's also a betting forum dedicated to you, as well as explanatory sheets guiding you on how to sign up with bookmakers and make tomorrow's football predictions. Enjoy yourself, your today's football predictions will never again be bland with SportyTrader!

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2025-26 Premier League: which team will be crowned champions? 

The Premier League, meanwhile, offers much more excitement when it comes to the identity of the future champion of England! While Manchester City have dominated over the last 10 years, Liverpool have managed to win 2 titles during that period, including last year's, and are the favourites in our Premier League prediction for this year's competition.

With a squad already bursting with talent and a huge mercato underway, including the arrival of German star Florian Wirtz, the Reds are expected to have another big season. But beware, it won't be easy, as Manchester City have also recruited very well, and are looking to reclaim their crown!

Bookmakers' odds

• Liverpool - 2.75
• Arsenal - 3.25
• Manchester City - 4.33
• Chelsea - 10.00
• Manchester United - 29.00

Odds taken from Bet365.

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2025-26 Ligue 1: which team will conquer the French top division?

On the surface, Ligue 1 is one of the easiest leagues in which to predict the future champion. Indeed, Paris Saint-Germain are the clear favourites for the title, and although Marseille and Monaco have had a good mercato, that should not be enough to dethrone the club from the capital.

Our Ligue 1 football specialists' predictions are particularly interesting when it comes to predicting which clubs will qualify for the European Cups and the race to stay up. So don't hesitate to check it out for more information and predictions on the French football championship!

Bookmakers' odds

• Paris SG - 1.12
• Monaco - 13.00
• Marseille - 15.00
• Lille - 21.00
• Lyon - 34.00

Odds taken from Bet365.

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2025-26 La Liga: A big battle for the title in Spain

In La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid are expected to battle it out for the Spanish league title. As explained in our La Liga prediction, Atlético Madrid seem to be out of the running despite an excellent mercato, and are too far behind the other two Spanish giants.

And, between Barca and the White House, our experts are leaning towards the Catalan club to win the title. Indeed, Hansi Flick has kept most of his squad from last year, and has also been able to add a few players like Marcus Rashford. Ultra-dominant last year, particularly in all their encounters with Real, Lamine Yamal's team-mates are expected to dominate once again in Spain.

Bookmakers' odds

• Real Madrid - 1.80
• Barcelona - 2.10
• Atlético Madrid - 9.00
• Villarreal - 51.00
• Real Betis - 67.00

Odds taken from Bet365.

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2025-26 Italian Serie A: which team will win the Scudetto?

Off to Italy, where the suspense is also at its height! For the past 5 years, the Italian championship has featured a different champion. At the start of the season, the bookmakers struggled to pick out a clear favorite, but our experts chose reigning champions Napoli, as explained in our Serie A experts' predictions.

Indeed, Napoli have retained their backbone, notably Antonio Conte, and recruited a world-class player in Kevin de Bruyne, adding other fine footballers such as Noa Lang and former Bologna defender Sam Beukema.

Bookmakers' odds

• Napoli - 2.62
• Inter Milan - 3.75
• Juventus - 6.00
• AC Milan - 6.50
• Roma - 11.00

Odds taken from Bet365.

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2025-26 Bundesliga: German champion's name already known?

We end our tour of the top 5 European leagues with Germany! Our Bundesliga prediction sees Bayern Munich crowned champion once again. There doesn't really seem to be any competition, and the Bavarian club has too big a lead over its main pursuers, as the proposed odds below attest.

With players like Neuer, Kimmich, Kane, Olise and the arrivals of Jonathan Tah (a central defender formerly with Bayer Leverkusen) and former Liverpool winger Luis Díaz, Bayern should win the German championship once again!

Bookmakers' odds

• Bayern Munich - 1.30
• Bayer Leverkusen - 8.00
• Borussia Dortmund - 11.00
• RB Leipzig - 17.00
• Eintracht Frankfurt - 51.00

Odds taken from Bet365.

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