The 2025/26 football season is set to be an electrifying campaign across Europe’s top leagues, with fierce title races, promotion battles, and individual accolades up for grabs.
With major transfers, managerial changes, and emerging talents shaping the landscape, this season promises plenty of excitement—and opportunities for smart betting.
Drawing on team form, transfer activity, and expert insights, we’ve compiled our top betting predictions for the 2025/26 season, focusing on major European competitions.
Every week, we deliver expert football betting tips and predictions specifically tailored for this weekend, offering in-depth analysis, statistical insights, and strategic advice to help you make informed wagers across top European leagues and competitions.
Here are some of our Football Predictions Tips for Sunday, January 4 2026
- Real Madrid vs Real Betis
Prediction: Home win or draw.
Head-to-Head: Real Madrid have secured 9 wins in their 11 matches. Meanwhile, Real Betis has displayed consistent form with 14 wins in its 26 outings. In their historical matchups, Real Madrid has emerged victorious 22 times in 42 head-to-head matches against Real Betis in the league.
Other Analysis: Expect a match with over 2.5 goals, fueled by Real Madrid’s potent attack, but “Both Teams to Score” is also a strong possibility as Betis possesses the creative quality to find the net despite likely defensive pressure.
- Manchester City vs Chelsea
Prediction: Home win or draw.
Head-to-Head: Cremonese has recorded draws in 50% of their last 6 home matches, whereas Napoli has secured 10 wins this season in Serie A out of 15 matches played. Regarding their past encounters, Cremonese has witnessed Over 2.5 goals scored in 2 of their last 3 matches against Napoli in Serie A.
Other Analysis: Expect an open game with over 2.5 goals highly probable due to both teams’ attacking tendencies and midfield intensity, though both teams to score is also a strong possibility as Chelsea may find chances on the counter but will struggle to contain City’s relentless pressure over 90 minutes.
- Inter Milan vs Bologna
Prediction: Home win or draw.
Head-to-Head: Leaning towards Manchester City securing a result, as they possess superior recent form and tactical consistency, but Chelsea’s quality means a draw is a credible possibility. Manchester City have dominated the recent encounters, winning the majority of their last ten meetings across all competitions, including several high-scoring victories.
Other Analysis: The match is likely to feature over 2.5 goals. Inter have conceded 1 or more goals against Bologna in their last 14 home encounters in the Serie A. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Inter’s last 6 home league games against Bologna.
- Real Sociedad vs Atlético Madrid
Prediction: Away win or draw.
Head-to-Head: Atlético Madrid have won all of their last 4 matches in all competitions. Real Sociedad has faced challenges at home, experiencing 3 losses in its last 6 home matches. In contrast, Atlético Madrid has been dominant, boasting a 61% win rate in La Liga.
Other Analysis: Atlético Madrid have scored at least one goal in each of their last 11 games against Real Sociedad in La Liga. Over 2.5 goals were seen in Real Sociedad’s last 4 home matches in La Liga. In their last 4 games in all competitions, Atlético Madrid have scored at least twice.
- Santa Clara vs FC Porto
Prediction: Away win.
Head-to-Head: Santa Clara has shown resilience at home, securing 3 wins in their last 6 matches, while Porto has been dominant on the road with 8 wins in 8 away fixtures in the league. In their historical head-to-head matchups, Santa Clara has struggled, losing 67% of their last 6 encounters against Porto.
Other Analysis: Expect under 3.5 total goals and FC Porto to win to nil, as Porto’s robust defence should contain Santa Clara’s limited attack, while their own efficient offence is likely to secure a controlled, low-scoring victory. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Santa Clara’s last 4 league games.