Football Predictions: This Week Best Betting Tips l 12/12/24

Whether for bettors or fans, these expert insights are designed to help anticipate key moments and maximize chances of success.

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Freiburg vs Wolfsburg: Little to separate the two teams

• Date: 13/12/2024
• Kick-off: 8.30 pm
• League: German Bundesliga
• Our Tip: Match Drawn @ 3.74 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

This match-up on Friday night promises to be a fascinating encounter of one team with exceptional home form and one team with exceptional away form. Freiburg are averaging 2.17 points per game at home and Wolfsburg are averaging the same points return on the road. With both sides separated by goal difference only in the Bundesliga standings, the most likely outcome seems to be a stalemate.

Union Berlin vs Bochum: Visitors yet to pick up a point on the road

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick-off: 3.30 pm
• League: German Bundesliga
• Our Tip: Union Berlin to Win @ 1.62 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

Bochum's dismal performance on the road this Bundesliga season is hard to overlook.They’ve lost all seven of their road games, while Union Berlin have lost only one of their six home fixtures. Union Berlin have a vehement home backing and a uniquely compact stadium, which gives them a big edge.The snag is Union Berlin's slump in form, with four losses in their last five league matches. However, they’ll view Bochum’s arrival as a big chance to get back on track.

Brighton vs Crystal Palace: Steadily improving Eagles to take a point back to south London

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick-off: 3 pm
• League: English Premier League
• Our Tip: Match Drawn @ 3.92 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

Brighton are unbeaten at the Amex Stadium this season, but they’ll be given a stern test by long-time rivals, Crystal Palace on Sunday. Palace are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games and managed to hold Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park on Matchday 15. With Eagles boss, Oliver Glasner, adopting a more rigid and defensively-minded approach in the last six weeks, his pragmatism has paid off. We envisage Palace looking to contain and frustrate Brighton’s diminutive players and bag a share of the spoils.

Man City vs Man United: Guardiola’s men to inflict first derby defeat upon Amorim

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick-off: 5.30 pm
• League: English Premier League
• Our Tip: Man City to Win @ 1.55 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

The first Manchester derby of the season is upon us. Unfortunately for Manchester United, City appear to have got their act together after four straight defeats. They’ve since picked up four points from their last two games. Meanwhile United have failed to ignite under Ruben Amorim, averaging just a point per game in his four matches in charge. City have won five of their seven home games, while United have won just one of their seven away games. All of which points to more misery for the Red Devils.

Cagliari vs Atalanta: Buoyant league leaders to win on Sardinia

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick-off: 3 pm
• League: Italian Serie A
• Our Tip: Atalanta to Win @ 1.67 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

Atalanta stormed to the top of Serie A following their hard-fought 2-1 home victory over AC Milan last week. Napoli’s loss to Lazio opened the door for the Bergamo-based side to assume top spot in the Italian top flight. They are on the road this weekend to face a Cagliari side who were narrowly beaten by Fiorentina last week. Cagliari have won just twice at home this season, while Atalanta have won five of their eight away games. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are in excellent form right now and we don’t expect it to stop in Sardinia.

Bologna vs Fiorentina: Draw merchants to hold fourth-placed I Viola

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick-off: 3 pm
• League: Italian Serie A
• Our Tip: Match Drawn @ 3.37 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

Fiorentina have won their last eight straight Serie A games, with their latest 1-0 victory over Cagliari arguably their most hard-fought yet. Bologna will be a tough nut to crack this weekend though. Bologna have drawn seven of their 14 Serie A games so far this term, four of which have come on home soil. Although Fiorentina’s form has been sensational, we feel like their winning run could come to an end here. Nevertheless, a point against the side who finished fourth last term is very respectable.

Atletico Madrid vs Getafe: Simeone’s men to pile further pressure on Barca

• Date: 15/12/2024
• Kick-off: 2 pm
• League: Spanish La Liga
• Our Tip: Atletico Madrid to Win @ 1.48 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

Atletico Madrid continue to plug away at Barcelona’s lead in the 2024/25 La Liga standings. Diego Simeone’s men have lost just once all season and their 4-3 home win over Sevilla means they can now leapfrog Barca into top spot if they win their game in-hand. Atleti are averaging 2.50 points per game on home soil and on Sunday they entertain a Getafe side that’s picked up only two points from seven away trips. Getafe are scoring just 0.43 goals per away game, while Simeone’s side is built on a rock-solid defensive record, conceding only 0.75 goals per home game. Everything points to another straightforward home win.

Mallorca vs Girona: Neither side in dominant form

• Date: 14/12/2024
• Kick-off: 4.15 pm
• League: Spanish La Liga
• Our Tip: Match Drawn @ 3.14 with 1xBet – correct as of 10/12/2024

Mallorca are currently one place and two points ahead of Girona in the 2024/25 La Liga standings. However, Saturday’s visitors currently hold a game in-hand. Both sides have enjoyed solid starts to the campaign, racking up some impressive wins both home and away. Mallorca have drawn a third of their home games, while Girona have drawn three of their eight away games. With Mallorca averaging just 0.78 goals scored per home game and Girona averaging 0.88 goals scored per away game, we’re expecting a cagey, low-scoring stalemate here.

Conclusion

Hopefully, now that you’re equipped with our top football predictions of the week, you can make more informed bets this weekend. Always make sure you bet on football responsibly by only risking what you can afford to lose. Stay tuned for next week’s best predictions of the week for more data-driven picks and analysis.

How do football predictions work? Understanding the basics

Football predictions are derived from previous matches and other important factors. Some of these factors include but are not limited to:

• team analysis,
• player analysis,
• manager analysis,
• weather conditions and,
• statistical analysis.

Among the types of bets in football, the half-time, full-time prediction is a popular choice. It involves forecasting the result at both the end of the first half and at the full-time whistle.

Football predictions aren't always correct as upsets occur even against highly favoured teams. Using accurate predictions as a part of your betting plan will increase your overall betting experience. Additionally, these predictions offer insights that help you understand football better, making your betting experience more enjoyable and satisfying.

One of the most important points to note is that football betting should never be looked at as another stream of income for you. Football predictions and betting will always carry a risk so there is no guarantee that you will always win. It should always be a source of enjoyment and fun. Punters should always practise responsible gambling.

Use Football Predictions for the Premier Soccer League

The PSL is very popular among local punters with predictions available on all matches. In the Premier Soccer League has proven very difficult to predict the winners due to most teams being very evenly matched.

Most of the matches are low-scoring affairs therefore the under 2.5 goals bet wins much more than the over 2.5 goals. This means the total goals in the match are 2 goals and below most of the time.One of the safest bets in the PSL is backing Sundowns to win as they have been champions the past five years.

Use Football Predictions for the English Premier League

The EPL predictions are arguably the most popular as there are millions of fans in Kenya.The football predictions for the EPL heavily favour the home team on the day but there are always upsets on the cards.

The league is very high octane with plenty of goals scored in every match. One of the bets with the Premier League predictions that win most often is the BTTS (Both teams to score) as clean sheets are not very common in the league. Handicap betting is popular when a strong team is facing a much weaker side eg. Manchester City vs Luton Town.

Who are the best bookmakers for football betting in Kenya?

The best bookies for football betting in Kenya are MozzartBet and 1xBet. The former is one of the most popular bookies in the country and has extensive betting markets for football with competitive odds.

1xBet also offers an extensive football betting platform in Kenya, providing a broad selection of global football games with competitive odds and multiple betting markets.

The Most Popular Football Tips

The most popular football prediction tip is the three-way bet (1x2). In this bet the punter can bet on the home team (1) to win or the away team to win (2). The third option is the draw (x). The other tip that is very popular is the double chance where you could choose any of the following three combinations, home team or draw(1x), away team or draw(x2), or either team to win(12).

There is a 66.6% chance of winning this bet although the odds are not the best on this type of bet.

Our Football Predictions FAQs

What is the easiest prediction in football?

The easiest prediction in football is the three-way bet (1X2). The bet has no complications and can be made easier when a very strong team faces a weak team. The odds however will not be great in a match where one team is heavily favoured.

How to predict football mathematically?

To predict football using mathematics, you look at things like how well teams are playing, stats of players and managers, weather, past games, and other important information.

How are football odds calculated?

Figuring out football betting odds can be tricky, especially if you're new to betting. There is no need to despair as are lots of online tools called betting odds calculators that make it easier.