Football Predictions: This Week Best Betting Tips l 05/12/24

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

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Odds supplied courtesy of 1xBet. All prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Augsburg: Value pick for second-placed Frankfurt

• Date: 07/12/2024
• Kick-off: 3.30 pm
• League: German Bundesliga
• Our Tip: Eintracht Frankfurt to Win @ 1.64 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

Second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt have been in exceptional form at home this season, winning four and drawing one of their five home fixtures. As for Saturday’s opponents, Augsburg, they have just one point from their five away fixtures. Frankfurt are a progressive team that are eight points better off than last season at the same stage. They have averaged 3.20 goals scored per home game, while Augsburg have conceded 3.00 goals per away game. Everything points to a banker home win.

Borussia Monchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund: Home form to prove decisive

• Date: 07/12/2024
• Kick-off: 6.30 pm
• League: German Bundesliga
• Our Tip: Borussia Monchengladbach to Win @ 3.37 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

Although Borussia Dortmund are five places and three points above Saturday’s opponents, Borussia Monchengladbach, the form suggests the odds should be reversed. Monchengladbach have averaged two points per home game this season, while Dortmund have lost four of their five away games. While Monchengladbach have lost 25 of their last 36 meetings, the value lies in backing them to win, making it the most appealing option despite the head-to-head record.

Brentford vs Newcastle United: Bees still buzzing at the Gtech Community Stadium

• Date: 07/12/2024
• Kick-off: 4 pm
• League: English Premier League
• Our Tip: Brentford to Win @ 2.77 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

Brentford are flying high in the top half of the Premier League. Six wins from seven home games have been the bedrock of the Bees’ success so far this term. Newcastle United travel to west London this weekend, and Thomas Frank’s side will be licking their lips. The Magpies have been inconsistent of late, averaging just 1.29 points per away game. Eddie Howe’s men sit beneath Brentford in 11th place. Given Brentford’s 85% home win rate, their current odds imply a win probability of just 37%, which seems low considering their form.

Fulham vs Arsenal: Cottagers to prove a tough nut to crack

• Date: 08/12/2024
• Kick-off: 3 pm
• League: English Premier League
• Our Tip: Match Drawn @ 4.38 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

Statistically speaking, Fulham have been one of the in-form teams of the Premier League so far this season. The Cottagers should be second in the table based on their expected points total, meaning Arsenal cannot expect an easy game at Craven Cottage on Sunday. The Gunners’ away form has been far from dependable, averaging just 1.57 points per away game. Six of their last 22 meetings have ended in a draw, and a seventh one seems to be on the horizon.

Napoli vs Lazio: League leaders in unstoppable form right now

• Date: 08/12/2024
• Kick-off: 8.45 pm
• League: Italian Serie A
• Our Tip: Napoli to Win @ 1.96 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

Napoli have hit new heights this season under new boss, Antonio Conte. The former Chelsea and Juventus boss upholds high standards, and his approach appears to have inspired the 2022/23 Serie A champions. They sit top of the table after 14 games with ten wins and just nine goals conceded – a defensive record only bettered by Juventus. Fifth-placed Lazio come to Naples on Sunday, having lost four of their seven away games this term. It’s clear Lazio are more productive on home soil, and we anticipate Napoli landing another statement win – a seventh home victory in eight matches.

Fiorentina vs Cagliari: Visitors unable to stop irresistible I Viola

• Date: 08/12/2024
• Kick-off: 12.30 pm
• League: Italian Serie A
• Our Tip: Fiorentina to Win @ 1.53 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

Fiorentina’s home game with Inter was abandoned last weekend due to the tragic collapse of young player Edoardo Bove. Fortunately, Bove is now conscious in intensive care, but there’s no doubt his teammates will be motivated to secure a victory over Cagliari for him this weekend. I Viola are undefeated at home, while Cagliari have just one win in six away games. Cagliari have spent 50% of their away games trailing this season, and we expect that trend to continue on Sunday lunchtime.

Osasuna vs Alaves: Exceptional value bet on offer

• Date: 08/12/2024
• Kick-off: 6.30 pm
• League: Spanish La Liga
• Our Tip: Osasuna to Win @ 2.15 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

It’s quite surprising to find Osasuna priced at odds against to beat Alaves at home this weekend. Averaging 2.13 points per home game, Osasuna have been in great form in front of their own supporters. Meanwhile, Deportivo Alaves have lost seven of their eight away fixtures, winning only one. Osasuna will also be buoyed by their draw at Sevilla on Monday night. Alaves lost 3-0 at Villarreal in early November, which seems a good yardstick considering Osasuna managed a 2-2 draw at Villarreal ten days ago.

Las Palmas vs Real Valladolid: Bottom club to suffer more heartache

• Date: 08/12/2024
• Kick-off: 2 pm
• League: Spanish La Liga
• Our Tip: Las Palmas to Win @ 1.83 with 1xBet – correct as of 03/12/2024

Las Palmas landed a stunning blow last week to win 2-1 in the Nou Camp against league leaders, Barcelona. The Gran Canarians return to home soil this weekend to take on bottom-placed Real Valladolid, who are still smarting from their 5-0 hammering at home to Atletico Madrid. Although Las Palmas have managed only one home win this season, they’ve also lost just three of their seven home fixtures. Meanwhile, Valladolid have suffered six losses from seven road trips. Las Palmas will surely have some momentum from their exploits last week, with another three points potentially pushing them five points clear of the relegation zone.

Conclusion

Now that you’re equipped with our top football predictions of the week, you can hopefully 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.