Betting Tips for Today

Villarreal enter 2026 with the ambition to build on their 3-1 victory in Elche and to confirm why they sit third in La Liga with a record of 12 wins, two draws and three defeats, while also having two games in hand on their closest rivals. At home they have been exceptionally strong, collecting 22 points from nine matches, which stands in sharp contrast to Alavés’ away record, as they have managed just one win from eight trips. The visitors are also offensively limited, because their 14 league goals represent the joint second-worst attacking record in the competition, and they now face a Villarreal defence that has conceded only 16 times and belongs to the absolute elite of the league. Alavés may historically lead the head-to-head record, but Villarreal won the most recent home meeting convincingly 3-0 and the visitors’ current league run of over a month without a win does not suggest an imminent turnaround. Villarreal must cope with the absences of Logan Costa and Pau Cabanes, with Willy Kambwala still a doubt, and also the departures of Ilias Akhomach and Pape Gueye to AFCON, yet the returns of Renato Veiga and Tajon Buchanan after suspension help to stabilise the lineup. Taking into account home dominance, defensive quality and Alavés’ away struggles, the most logical outcome is a Villarreal victory.

Como are confirming that this season carries ambitions beyond a comfortable mid-table finish, as three consecutive wins without conceding and more than 300 minutes with a clean sheet clearly illustrate their current form. Their defensive numbers are outstanding, because 12 goals conceded represent the joint-best defensive record in Serie A, and at home they remain unbeaten with six wins and three draws. In attack they rely on Tasos Douvikas, who scored twice against Pisa in midweek, and his partnership with Nico Paz is showing growing confidence, even though injuries continue to sideline players such as Álvaro Morata. Bologna, by contrast, arrive on a run of six league matches without a win and after a 2-0 defeat to Atalanta, which perfectly reflects their current downturn following an earlier nine-match unbeaten sequence. The visitors did win the first meeting of the season through a goal by Riccardo Orsolini, yet the present momentum lies clearly with Como and the home defence is accustomed to managing tight encounters. Given the current trajectories of both sides, another controlled performance and a narrow home victory for Como are expected.

PSV enter the spring phase as the clear leaders of the Eredivisie and after an eleven-match winning run in the league they have built up a nine-point lead, with their last dropped home points coming only in a 2-2 draw against Ajax. Although their most recent league victories were narrow, long-term consistency and squad depth remain firmly on the side of the defending champions. For Excelsior, this represents a historically extremely uncomfortable trip, as they have not beaten PSV since 1985 and have lost the last 13 head-to-head meetings. The visitors have recorded only two wins from seven away matches, scoring eight and conceding 17 goals, so even after a decent end to 2025 this is a step up to an entirely different level of difficulty. PSV are dealing with several absences, yet creativity and productivity are expected to come from Joey Veerman, Guus Til and Ivan Perišić. In this context, a PSV victory is the most logical selection.

Al Akhdoud are currently 17th and after a 2-0 defeat to Al Ettifaq they have extended their run to three consecutive league losses, having failed to score in all three of those matches. Their overall record after 12 rounds, with one win, two draws and nine defeats, outlines a side that is struggling in both phases of the game, even though they remain relatively close to the safety line in terms of points. Al Ahli sit fifth on 25 points and have boosted their confidence with two consecutive wins following their first away league defeat of the season. The most notable was a 3-2 victory over the previously unbeaten Al Nassr, which confirmed that they can cope with high-pressure, high-quality encounters. The data also show that Al Ahli have won five of their last six away matches, while Al Akhdoud often drop points at home. Given the current form and the gap in the standings, an Al Ahli victory is the most logical outcome.

Beitar Jerusalem approach the match as the league’s second-placed side with 39 points and an outstanding success rate, while Maccabi Bnei Raina are 14th with only seven points and have already suffered 14 defeats in 17 matches. The difference in productivity and match control is also evident in recent goal trends, as Beitar have seen over 2.5 goals in four of their last six games. Maccabi Bnei Raina have also been involved in high-scoring away matches, but this is often a reflection of defending under sustained pressure and leaving spaces behind. The most recent league meeting in September ended in a 3-1 victory for Beitar on the visitors’ ground. The away side are further weakened by the absence of Antonio Sefer due to a groin injury, which reduces their rotation options. With such a significant gap in the table and in overall consistency, a Beitar Jerusalem victory is the most logical prediction.