Best Soccer Predictions For Today
A daily working shortlist of soccer calls, grouped by the market each one sits in. Open any fixture and the thinking behind the selection is right there — no scoreline pulled out of thin air. Written by Felix Steiner.
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AIK and Both Teams To Score
vs GAIS
AIK and Both Teams To Score
vs GAIS
The case
AIK won three of their last four matches 2-1, and they can build on that fine return against a GAIS side that face a key European encounter in midweek. The visitors have lost three times on their travels this term, scoring in each of those defeats. Both teams have scored in six of AIK’s seven matches, so back a high-scoring home win.
Ayr and Both Teams To Score
vs Edinburgh City
Ayr and Both Teams To Score
vs Edinburgh City
The case
Ayr have won both of their games in their League Cup campaign so far, seeing off Stranraer and Falkirk on the road. They host League Two Edinburgh City, and they can emerge on top in a high-scoring encounter, having won the two previous League Cup ties between the sides.
Over 3.5 Match Goals
Cove Rangers vs St Mirren
Over 3.5 Match Goals
Cove Rangers vs St Mirren
The case
Defending champions St Mirren won their group opener 4-0 against Dumbarton. They visit a Cove Rangers side that won 3-2 against East Kilbride in their opening game, after losing 4-2 to St Johnstone in a preseason friendly.
Kilmarnock Over 2.5 Team Goals
at Elgin
Kilmarnock Over 2.5 Team Goals
at Elgin
The case
Elgin lost their first two League Cup games 3-1, and they’re backed to fall to another defeat to a Kilmarnock side that were frustrated by Raith Rovers in their opener. The Premiership side finished last season by scoring at least three times in their final four games, and they can get a few goals here.
Sarpsborg to Win
at Kristiansund BK
Sarpsborg to Win
at Kristiansund BK
The case
Second-bottom Kristiansund have lost five of their last six matches, and they look vulnerable against a Sarpsborg side that have won four of their last five matches, winning three matches on the bounce.
Viking FK and Both Teams To Score
vs Sandefjord
Viking FK and Both Teams To Score
vs Sandefjord
The case
Viking returned to action with a defeat, but they have a 100% home record this season. Visitors Sandefjord have suffered defeats in all four visits to the top eight, while they’ve lost three straight away trips, scoring in each.
LAFC to Win
at LA Galaxy
LAFC to Win
at LA Galaxy
The case
LAFC signed off with a win over Seattle before the World Cup break and the Galaxy have a disappointing home record with just two wins in seven attempts. The visitors can claim the bragging rights by winning this LA derby.
Nashville SC and Both Teams To Score
vs Atlanta United
Nashville SC and Both Teams To Score
vs Atlanta United
The case
Nashville have won six of their seven home games this season, and they’ve won six of their last eight MLS outings to record the best record in the league. Atlanta have lost nine of 14 matches, but five of their last six games have seen both teams score, as have Nashville’s last four at home.
AIK and Both Teams To Score
vs GAIS
AIK and Both Teams To Score
vs GAIS
The case
AIK won three of their last four matches 2-1, and they can build on that fine return against a GAIS side that face a key European encounter in midweek. The visitors have lost three times on their travels this term, scoring in each of those defeats. Both teams have scored in six of AIK’s seven matches, so back a high-scoring home win.
Viking FK and Both Teams To Score
vs Sandefjord
Viking FK and Both Teams To Score
vs Sandefjord
The case
Viking returned to action with a defeat, but they have a 100% home record this season. Visitors Sandefjord have suffered defeats in all four visits to the top eight, while they’ve lost three straight away trips, scoring in each.
Sarpsborg to Win
at Kristiansund BK
Sarpsborg to Win
at Kristiansund BK
The case
Second-bottom Kristiansund have lost five of their last six matches, and they look vulnerable against a Sarpsborg side that have won four of their last five matches, winning three matches on the bounce.
Osters IF to Win
vs IK Brage
Osters IF to Win
vs IK Brage
The case
Brage have won four of their first 14 games, and each of those wins have come against the bottom four. They’ve lost six of their other 10 matches, so back Oster to add to their four home wins this term.
Both Teams To Score
Molde vs SK Brann
Both Teams To Score
Molde vs SK Brann
The case
Both teams have scored in each of Brann’s last seven Eliteserien matches, and the visitors have scored in all of their away trips to date. They head to a Molde side that drew 2-2 at Aalesund last weekend, and the hosts have scored in all but one of their home matches.
France to Win
vs England
France to Win
vs England
The case
France should have a bit more motivation as this is Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge. Les Bleus have also had an extra day to rest ahead of Saturday’s contest and they can pick up a win against England, who have lost their previous two third-place play-offs.
Over 3.5 Match Goals
Cove Rangers vs St Mirren
Over 3.5 Match Goals
Cove Rangers vs St Mirren
The case
Defending champions St Mirren won their group opener 4-0 against Dumbarton. They visit a Cove Rangers side that won 3-2 against East Kilbride in their opening game, after losing 4-2 to St Johnstone in a preseason friendly.
Over 3.5 Match Goals
East Kilbride vs Dumbarton
Over 3.5 Match Goals
East Kilbride vs Dumbarton
The case
Dumbarton have conceded four goals in each of their defeats in this competition, after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Edinburgh City at the end of last term. East Kilbride have scored five goals in two games in this competition, suffering a 3-2 defeat at Cove Rangers in their last outing.
Kilmarnock Over 2.5 Team Goals
at Elgin
Kilmarnock Over 2.5 Team Goals
at Elgin
The case
Elgin lost their first two League Cup games 3-1, and they’re backed to fall to another defeat to a Kilmarnock side that were frustrated by Raith Rovers in their opener. The Premiership side finished last season by scoring at least three times in their final four games, and they can get a few goals here.
Under 3.5 Match Goals
France vs England
Under 3.5 Match Goals
France vs England
The case
The conditions should make this a slow game due to the heat and humidity in Miami. Both sides are likely to rest some big names and motivation will be a factor after both teams missed out on a place in the final. Fewer than four goals have been scored in each of France’s last four games and in three of England’s four since the knockout stages began.
Both Teams To Score
Livingston vs Partick Thistle
Both Teams To Score
Livingston vs Partick Thistle
The case
The two top sides in Group E clash, with Partick winning 10-0 on aggregate across their first two group matches. Livingston should build on their 2-0 win over Brechin, but the impressive form of both sides suggests they can each get on the scoresheet.
Both Teams To Score
SJK vs KuPS Kuopio
Both Teams To Score
SJK vs KuPS Kuopio
The case
SJK have failed to score only once at home this term, despite sitting third from bottom. The hosts have struggled for clean sheets, and they host leaders KuPS, who have seen both teams score in five of their last six league matches.
Both Teams To Score
Molde vs SK Brann
Both Teams To Score
Molde vs SK Brann
The case
Both teams have scored in each of Brann’s last seven Eliteserien matches, and the visitors have scored in all of their away trips to date. They head to a Molde side that drew 2-2 at Aalesund last weekend, and the hosts have scored in all but one of their home matches.
Both Teams To Score
Viking FK vs Sandefjord
Both Teams To Score
Viking FK vs Sandefjord
The case
Sandefjord have scored in five straight away matches, and they can trouble title-contenders Viking. The hosts were beaten last weekend, and they shipped three goals in their last home match, although they’ve netted 21 goals in five home matches to date.
Dundee United 1-0
Dundee United vs Arbroath
Dundee United 1-0
Dundee United vs Arbroath
The case
Arbroath won their group opener before suffering a narrow friendly defeat to Premiership side Hearts. Dundee United have won and lost 1-0 across their first two League Cup outings, and they’re backed to claim another slender win against Championship opposition.
France 2-0
France vs England
France 2-0
France vs England
The case
France should have a bit more motivation as this is Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge. Les Bleus have also had an extra day to rest ahead of Saturday’s contest and they can pick up a win against England, who have lost their previous two third-place play-offs. Take a chance on a 2-0 France win as they had kept three clean sheets in a row before coming up against Spain, and England have conceded exactly twice in two of their last three games.
Kylian Mbappe To Score Anytime
France vs England
Kylian Mbappe To Score Anytime
France vs England
The case
The Golden Boot is still a target for Kylian Mbappe and he can boost his chances of beating Lionel Messi to the award by scoring against England. Mbappe has eight goals at this World Cup so far, and has 20 strikes in 21 games across his career.
France to Win
vs England
France to Win
vs England
The case
France should have a bit more motivation as this is Didier Deschamps’ final game in charge. Les Bleus have also had an extra day to rest ahead of Saturday’s contest and they can pick up a win against England, who have lost their previous two third-place play-offs.
The case
The Norwegian striker brings exceptional form into this tournament, having netted 16 times during the qualifying campaign across eight matches. His club season further underscores his prolific nature, with 38 goals accumulated across all domestic competitions. Facing France, Senegal and Iraq in the group phase presents Haaland with a realistic opportunity to add approximately four goals during these three fixtures.
The case
Spain boasts a formidable attacking arsenal, and Lamine Yamal stands out as their most captivating offensive force. His track record of producing remarkable finishes provides him with genuine credentials to contend for the tournament's individual honours.
The case
Spain enter this tournament as the bookmakers' preferred selection and appear well-positioned to advance far into the competition. Their group assignment presents favorable circumstances, with Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia as their fellow opponents in Group H. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal netted 16 goals across 28 La Liga appearances and stands among the leading candidates for the tournament's Golden Boot award.
The case
Kylian Mbappe's impressive form at the end of last season saw him accumulate 25 goals in La Liga, establishing himself as the division's leading marksman. His momentum continued through qualifying, where he netted five goals across four matches. As France are positioned among the competition's stronger contenders with realistic prospects of advancing to the knockout rounds, their group-stage assignment against Iraq, Senegal and Norway presents opportunities for Mbappe to add to his tally during the opening phase of the tournament.
The case
Following their Euro 2024 triumph, Spain have maintained an impressive unbeaten run of 28 games, advancing to the Nations League final while dominating their World Cup qualifying matches. Historically, European teams have faced difficulties when competing in tournaments outside their continent, though this pattern has begun to shift. Spain demonstrated this by claiming victory in South Africa during 2010, with Germany subsequently triumphing in Brazil in 2014. France came within a penalty shootout of achieving the same feat four years later. No World Cup final has featured an absence of European representation since 1950, and the reigning European champions are well-positioned to maintain this tradition in the upcoming summer tournament.
The case
The second-bottom hosts have a solid home record, with their three home defeats each coming against the top seven. They beat third-placed Fluminense in their last home match, while they’ve yet to lose at home to a bottom-half team. Visitors Gremio are winless in nine trips, losing five.
Both Teams To Score
Fluminense vs Bragantino
Both Teams To Score
Fluminense vs Bragantino
The case
Fluminense went into the World Cup break having won one of their last five matches, and they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 straight matches. Seven of their nine home games have seen both teams score, while Bragantino have conceded in 12 of 18 assignments this term.
Nashville SC and Both Teams To Score
vs Atlanta United
Nashville SC and Both Teams To Score
vs Atlanta United
The case
Nashville have won six of their seven home games this season, and they’ve won six of their last eight MLS outings to record the best record in the league. Atlanta have lost nine of 14 matches, but five of their last six games have seen both teams score, as have Nashville’s last four at home.
LAFC to Win
at LA Galaxy
LAFC to Win
at LA Galaxy
The case
LAFC signed off with a win over Seattle before the World Cup break and the Galaxy have a disappointing home record with just two wins in seven attempts. The visitors can claim the bragging rights by winning this LA derby.
Both Teams To Score
Juarez vs Puebla
Both Teams To Score
Juarez vs Puebla
The case
Each of Juarez’s last 12 matches have seen both teams score, while these two sides drew 1-1 in April and 4-4 in October. Four of their last five matches have seen both teams score, while BTTS has been a winner in four of Puebla’s last six.
Today's card at a glance
How today's 36 calls break down by the market each one sits in.
Making sense of the calls below
Every fixture folds out into the reasoning behind it: the bet type the selection is built on, the clash that drives it, and the argument linking the two. Nothing here asks you to take a name on faith — the card spells out where the edge comes from, so you can weigh it yourself.
Clock the bet type first
Whether it's a winner, a goals total or both teams scoring, the selection's wording tells you what's actually being backed before you read a word of the case.
Weigh the argument behind it
Expand the fixture and the write-up walks through the form, the meeting and the figures it leans on — enough to decide for yourself whether it stacks up.
Favour the calls that converge
A selection is at its firmest when form, fixture and logic all pull in one direction. Where they pull apart, treat it as a lean, not a lock.
Which calls actually earn a stake
Confidence shouldn't be spread evenly across the board. The selections that deserve a second look are the ones where form, the clash itself and the numbers underneath it all agree. A side genuinely in rhythm drawn against one that's wobbling — and a write-up that says so — carries far more weight than one loud statistic standing on its own.
A lean is more honest than a lock
The sport turns on small margins, which is exactly why naming a probability beats promising a result. Even a short-priced favourite slips up often enough to wreck a reckless staking plan. Read these as where the edge leans rather than where it's guaranteed, and a full week of fixtures stops surprising you.
Use it to narrow down, not to pile on
The page works best as a filter. Run an eye over the firmest reads, check late team news and what each side is playing for, then back only the handful where it all lines up. Over a season, being selective beats chasing every match by a distance.
