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

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 @ 3.40 with Betway – 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 @ 1.57 with Betway – 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 @ 3.75 with Betway – 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 @ 1.57 with Betway – 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 @ 1.60 with Betway – 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 @ 3.10 with Betway – 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 @ 1.43 with Betway – 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 @ 3.00 with Betway – 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.