Check out football betting tips and predictions specifically tailored for Saturday, 25 April 2026.
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.
Football predictions and tips for this weekend, Saturday, April 25, 2026
- SC Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head: SC Heerenveen have recorded 8 wins in their last 16 home matches and are currently on a run of four consecutive home victories in the Eredivisie. They are unbeaten in 28 of their last 32 home games in the league. Fortuna Sittard, on the other hand, have suffered three defeats in their last six matches across all competitions.
Other Analysis: SC Heerenveen have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in each of their last 10 Eredivisie games. Fortuna Sittard have conceded an average of 1.83 goals per game in the Eredivisie. Additionally, SC Heerenveen have scored at least one goal in each of their last nine home league matches against Fortuna Sittard.
- Manchester City vs Southampton
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head: Manchester City have claimed victory in five of their last six matches across all competitions, while Southampton have recorded three wins in their past four league games. In previous FA Cup meetings, Manchester City have won both head-to-head fixtures against Southampton.
Other Analysis: Manchester City have won each of their last five home FA Cup games by a margin of at least two goals. They are also averaging 4.75 goals per game in the FA Cup. Meanwhile, Southampton are averaging 2.00 goals per game in its away FA Cup matches.
- FC Thun vs Lugano
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head: FC Thun are unbeaten in their last eight consecutive home matches in the Super League. Lugano, meanwhile, have avoided defeat in 17 of its last 19 Super League games. In their recent head-to-head encounters, FC Thun have lost three of their last six Super League matches against Lugano.
Other Analysis: FC Thun have scored at least two goals in each of their last four home Super League games, all of which have featured over 2.5 goals. Additionally, Lugano have found the net in each of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Angers SCO vs Paris Saint-Germain
Prediction: Away over 1.5 goals.
Head-to-Head: Paris Saint-Germain have won all of their last 17 matches against Angers in Ligue 1, and the historical record heavily favours PSG, with victories in each of the last six head-to-head encounters. Angers SCO, meanwhile, have won just one of their last nine Ligue 1 games.
Other Analysis: Paris Saint-Germain’s recent matches have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals in five of their latest Ligue 1 fixtures. PSG have scored at least one goal in each of their last 17 meetings with SCO Angers in Ligue 1, as well as in their last six away games across all competitions.
- Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
Head-to-Head: Arsenal have recorded 54 unbeaten results in their last 61 Premier League games. Newcastle United, on the other hand, are coming off a run of four straight defeats in all competitions. In recent head-to-heads, Arsenal have won four of their last six Premier League encounters against Newcastle United.
Other Analysis: Four of Arsenal’s last six league games have seen both teams score before half-time. Newcastle have been particularly strong in the first half on the road, with 12 of their 16 away league goals this season coming before the break. Both teams have also been consistent in front of goal, with Arsenal and Newcastle each scoring at least once in their last six Premier League matches.
