Ultimate Match Previews and Expert Betting Tips for December 19th

Betting tips highlight the excitement this Friday, December 20, promises to bring football enthusiasts, with captivating matches lined up across various European leagues and competitions.

From the Romanian SuperLiga to the German 2.Bundesliga, football fans are in for a treat with intense rivalries, high-stakes battles, and betting opportunities.

Here’s a Transfer reporter comprehensive look at some of the key matchups and what to expect.

Sepsi vs. U Cluj (Romanian SuperLiga)

Sepsi and U Cluj will clash in the 21st round of the SuperLiga at the Sepsi Stadium in Sf. Gheorghe, kicking off at 7:00 PM, live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1.

Sepsi currently sits 6th in the standings with eight wins, five draws, and seven losses, boasting a goal difference of 28:23. Their latest match ended in a 2:1 defeat to Univ. Craiova. On the other hand, U Cluj tops the standings with ten wins, six draws, and four losses, with a goal difference of 32:18.

They recently triumphed 4:1 against Petrolul. In their last five encounters, U Cluj has won twice, Sepsi once, with two draws.

Probable lineups include Sepsi’s Niczuly, Haruț, Ciobotariu, Ninaj, Dumitrescu, Siger, Mino, El Sawy, Matei, Neskovic, Oberlin; and U Cluj’s Gertmonas, Chipciu, Van der Werff, Masoero, Boboc, Popescu, Bic, Thiam, Nistor, Silaghi, Miranyan. Betting odds favor a U Cluj victory at 2.80.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Under 3.5 goals and Under 10.5 corners
2. Tip 2: U Cluj’s win or draw

Bayern Munich vs. Leipzig (German Bundesliga)

Bayern Munich will face Leipzig at the Allianz Arena at 9:30 PM, with live coverage on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1 in Romania.

Bayern, despite a recent 2-1 loss to Mainz, remain favorites for the championship, holding a significant lead despite threats from Leverkusen. Recent games include a 4-2 win over Heidenheim and a 1-1 draw with Dortmund. Leipzig, eliminated from the Champions League, will focus on the Bundesliga.

They recently won 2-1 against Frankfurt and 2-0 against Kiel but suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Wolfsburg. Last season, Bayern won their home match 2-1, with the away match ending in a 2-2 draw.

Probable lineups include Bayern’s Peretz, Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies, Kimmich, Pavlovic, Olise, Musiala, Sane, Kane; and Leipzig’s Gulacsi, Klostermann, Orban, Geertruida, Henrichs, Schlager, Kampl, Nusa, Baumgartner, Sesko, Openda. Betting odds favor over 9.5 corners at 1.87 and Kane to score first at 3.45.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Bayern win or draw and both team to score
2. Tip 2: Leipzig to score

Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan (Italian Serie A)

In the 17th round of Serie A, Hellas Verona hosts AC Milan at the “Marc’Antonio Bentegodi” Stadium, with the match starting at 21:45, broadcast on DigiSport 2 and PrimaSport 1.

Verona, just above the relegation zone with 15 points, faces Milan, who are 8th with 23 points. Verona has scored 21 goals but conceded 39, while Milan is struggling with injuries and inconsistent form.

Milan has won the last five direct meetings. Probable teams include Verona’s Montipo, Bradaric, Coppola, Magnani, Tchatchoua; and Milan’s Maignan, Jimenez, Thiaw, Gabbia, Emerson. Betting odds favor Milan’s first goal and victory at 1.78.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals
2. Tip 2: Ac milan to win

Girona vs. Valladolid (Spanish La Liga)

In the penultimate round of La Liga, Girona hosts Valladolid at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi at 22:00, broadcast on Digi Sport 4. Girona, with 22 points from 17 matches, is eight points above relegation.

They recently drew 2-2 with Villarreal after being down 2-0. Valladolid, with only 12 points, is a main candidate for relegation. They recently lost three league games but won in the Spanish Cup. The last five direct meetings were balanced, with two wins each and one draw.

Probable teams: Girona (Alvarez, Cardona, Albiol, Costa, Navarro, Suarez, Comesana, Gueye, Pino, Perez, Barry) and Valladolid (Batalla, Chavarria, Lejeune, Aridane, Ratiu, Garcia, Gumbau, Valentin, De Frutos, Camello, Palazon). Betting odds favor 0-1 goals at 3.70 and over 5.5 corners for team 1 at 1.88.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Girona win or draw
2. Tip 2: Half time draw or full time draw

Rouen vs. Lille (French Cup)

Rouen and Lille clash in the 4th round of the French Cup at 22:00, broadcast on Digi Sport 4. Rouen, in good form with four consecutive wins, hosts Lille, who haven’t lost since September. Rouen sits 9th in the third division, while Lille competes in the Champions League.

Injuries affect both teams, with key players Ouadah, Sahloune, Gomis for Rouen, and Gomes, Umtiti, Santos for Lille. Direct meetings are nonexistent, but Rouen’s recent form suggests a competitive match. Betting odds: 0-1 goals at 3.70, over 5.5 corners for team 1 at 1.88.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Lille to win or over 1.5 goals

Eyupsor vs. Fenerbahce (Turkish Super Lig)

Eyupsor and Fenerbahce will clash in round 17 of the Turkish Super Lig at 7:00 PM. Fenerbahce is favored with a 61% chance of winning, while Eyupsor has a 17% chance and a draw is at 22%. Eyupsor has seen over 3 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.

Fenerbahce has won 2 of their last 3 league matches, both with a 2-1 scoreline. Betting tips: Main prediction is a Fenerbahce win (odds 1.49), and secondary prediction is Fenerbahce to win with over 4 goals total (odds 3.15).

Betting Tips:

1. Tip1: Fenerbahce win or draw or over 2.5 goals

Luton vs. Derby (English Championship)

The 22nd round of the English Championship sees Luton facing Derby at 10:00 PM. Luton has a 41% chance of winning, while Derby has a 28% chance, with a 31% chance of a draw. Luton has lost 3 of their last 5 games, whereas Derby is coming off a 4-0 home victory.

In Derby’s last 3 matches, only one team scored. Betting tips suggest an X2 outcome (odds 1.64), with a secondary prediction of X2 & 0-2 goals (odds 2.38). This match promises to be crucial for both teams.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Over 1.5 goals
2. Tip 2: Derby win or draw

Ternana vs. Brescia (Italian Serie B)

In the 18th round of Serie B, Salernitana hosts Brescia at 9:45 PM. Salernitana has a 42% chance of winning, with a draw at 31% and Brescia’s win at 27%.

In recent games, Salernitana has had over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches, while Brescia has seen both teams score in 2 of their last 3 games. Brescia is on a 5-game winless streak. Betting tips for Salernitana vs Brescia include a main prediction of both teams to score (odds 1.75) and a secondary prediction of over 2.5 goals (odds 1.95).

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Both team to score or over 2.5 goals

Cartagena vs. Albacete (Spanish La Liga 2)

Cartagena and Albacete face off in the 21st round of Spanish La Liga 2 at 9:45 PM. Cartagena has a 30% chance of winning, while Albacete has a 40% chance, with a draw at 30%. Cartagena’s form has declined, losing their last two games 1-4.

In contrast, Albacete has kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 4 matches. Betting tips suggest DNB (Draw No Bet) on Albacete at odds of 1.57, with a secondary prediction of an Albacete win at odds of 2.12. This match will be closely watched for its impact on the standings.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Albacete to draw no bet
2. Tip 2: Albacete to win

Casa Pia vs. Arouca (Portuguese Primeira Liga)

Casa Pia and Arouca will face off at 10:15 PM in the 15th round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Casa Pia has a 36% chance of winning, while Arouca has a 30% chance, with a 34% chance of a draw.

Casa Pia scored only once in 3 of their last 4 matches. Arouca’s last 4 games saw under 2.5 goals in 3 matches. Casa Pia won the last 2 direct encounters 1-0. Betting tips suggest 0-2 goals (odds 1.57) and no GG or 3+ goals (odds 2.02).

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: zero to three goals in the match
2. Tip 2: Both team to score or over 1.5 goals

Metz vs. Troyes (Coupe de France)

Metz and Troyes will face off in the 1/32nd round of the Coupe de France at 9:45 PM. Metz has a 38% chance of winning, Troyes 32%, and a draw 30%. Troyes hasn’t conceded a goal in 3 of their last 4 matches, while Metz has kept clean sheets in their last 3 games.

In 4 of their previous 5 direct duels, only one team scored. Betting tips suggest 0-2 total goals (odds 1.75) and NGG (No Goal-Goal) (odds 1.95). This match promises to be closely contested.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: zero to two goals in the match
2. Tip 2: Both team will not score

Waalwijk vs. Zwolle (Dutch Eredivisie)

Waalwijk and Zwolle will face off in round 17 of the Dutch Eredivisie on Friday, December 20, at 9:00 PM. Waalwijk has a 34% chance of winning, while Zwolle has a 38% chance, with a 28% chance of a draw.

Waalwijk’s last 3 games each featured 5 goals, while Zwolle hasn’t scored in their last 2 matches. Their previous encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. Betting tips suggest over 3 goals (odds 1.70) and over 4 goals (odds 2.70) in the match, reflecting the high-scoring potential of Waalwijk’s recent games and Zwolle’s struggles to find the net.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals
2. Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals

Westerlo vs. Mechelen (Belgian Pro League)

Westerlo will host Mechelen in the 19th round of the Belgian Pro League at 9:45 PM. Westerlo has a 40% chance of winning, while Mechelen has a 33% chance, with a draw at 27%. Westerlo is struggling, having lost three consecutive matches.

Mechelen has conceded eight goals in three of their last four games. Westerlo won their last encounter 4-2 away. Betting tips suggest over 3 goals (odds 1.53) and over 4 goals (odds 2.30), indicating a high-scoring potential for this match.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals
2. Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals

Osijek vs. Istra 1991 (Croatian 1.HNL)

Osijek and Istra 1991 will meet in round 18 of the Croatian 1.HNL at 7:00 PM. Osijek has a 56% chance of winning, while Istra 1961 has a 19% chance, with a 25% chance of a draw.

Osijek has drawn 3 of their last 5 matches, while Istra 1961 comes into this duel after 2 consecutive draws. Their last 2 direct encounters ended 2-1. Betting tips suggest a PSF (Prediction Score First) X (draw) at odds 1.85 and PR (Prediction Result) X at odds 2.20. This match will be closely watched for its impact on the standings.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Half time draw or full time draw

GOAL vs. Annecy (Coupe de France)

The round of 16 in the Coupe de France features GOAL facing Annecy at 9:45 PM. Annecy has a 53% chance of winning, while GOAL has a 22% chance, with a 25% chance of a draw.

GOAL has lost their last 2 matches, conceding 6 goals, while Annecy has won 4 of their last 5 games and maintained a solid defense with clean sheets in their last 4 matches. Betting tips favor an Annecy win at odds of 1.70, with a secondary prediction of PR 2 (Annecy) at odds of 2.28.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Annecy to win

Motherwell vs. Kilmarnock (Scottish Premiership)

Motherwell and Kilmarnock will clash in the 18th round of the Scottish Premiership at 9:45 PM. Motherwell has a 37% chance of winning, while Kilmarnock has a 30% chance, with a draw also at 30%.

Motherwell’s form is improving, with two consecutive wins this season, while Kilmarnock has won only one of their last five league matches. The last direct encounter saw Motherwell win narrowly 1-0 at home. Betting tips suggest a PSF 1 (prediction score first) at odds of 1.95, and a straight win for Motherwell at odds of 2.40.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Motherwell to win
2. Tip 2: Both team to score

Elversberg vs. Schalke (German 2.Bundesliga)

Elversberg and Schalke face off in the 17th round of the German 2.Bundesliga at 7:30 PM. Elversberg has a 41% chance of winning, while Schalke has a 31% chance, with a draw at 28%. Elversberg is in great form, winning 4 of their last 5 games.

Schalke’s recent matches have been high-scoring, with at least 3 goals in 3 of their last 4 games. Their last direct encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. Betting tips are yet to be provided, but Elversberg’s recent performance suggests a competitive match.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Over 1.5 goals

Dusseldorf vs. Magdeburg (German 2.Bundesliga)

Dusseldorf and Magdeburg will face off in the 17th round of the German 2.Bundesliga at 7:30 PM. Dusseldorf has a 43% chance of winning, Magdeburg 29%, with a draw at 28%.

Both teams have scored in 3 of Dusseldorf’s last 5 matches, and over 2.5 goals have been scored in 2 of Magdeburg’s last 3 games. Their last direct encounter was a thrilling 3-2 victory for Magdeburg. Betting tips suggest over 3 goals (odds 1.69) and over 4 goals (odds 2.71), indicating a potentially high-scoring match.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals
2. Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals

Dordrecht vs. Eindhoven FC (Dutch Eerste Divisie)

Dordrecht and Eindhoven FC face off in round 20 of the Dutch Eerste Divisie at 9:00 PM. Dordrecht has a 54% chance of winning, while Eindhoven FC has a 23% chance, with a draw also at 23%.

Dordrecht is in high spirits after three consecutive victories, while Eindhoven is struggling with two recent 1-3 losses. Betting tips favor a Dordrecht win (odds 1.70) and a combination of Dordrecht win with over 3 goals (odds 2.18). This match will be crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings.

Betting Tips:

1. Tip 1: Dordrecht to win or draw