Expert football betting tips for Saturday, November 29th 2025

The November action draws to a close this weekend, and there is plenty to consider as we enter another round of club football action both domestically and around the globe.

We've sounded the horn to call the Odds Now Punters Panel up for tipster duty. Five expert football tipsters with the knowledge and understanding to offer the best football betting tips for the weekend's action.

Before we start this week's questions and answers, let's take a look and see who is providing their thoughts this week.

Introducing the Odds Now Punters Panel

Matt Hill - As well as being Odds Now’s Head of Content, Matt is a vastly experienced tipster specialising in football and darts. His betting on the beautiful game has a strong lean towards the lower leagues.

Adam Drury - A regular football tipster for Odds Now, Adam enjoyed a hugely successful campaign in 2024-25, including landing three 50/1+ winners on his weekly EFL accumulator column alongside countless other top tips.

Gab Sutton - Widely renowned as one of the best football journalists around, Gab’s encyclopedic knowledge of the EFL makes him well-equipped to offer up unique betting angles for punters.

Felix Morson-Pate - Working as a trader in the industry, Felix offers up his meticulously refined data-driven insights to Odds Now readers both here and on his regular World of Wagers column.

Steve Day - Experienced punter and football tipster. Steve has 15 years of experience writing football betting previews covering competitions both domestically and abroad.

Now, let's get into the good stuff!

Can you tell us your best bet for this weekend's football?

MH: I'll take a bit of 13/10 on Preston to beat Sheffield Wednesday, please. North End weren't top of many pre-season shortlists in terms of potential play-off challengers, but are showing some remarkable consistency under Paul Heckingbottom. The future looks tentatively brighter for the hosts with Nathan Redmond signing on a free transfer and new ownership seemingly imminent – but right now, they've won one of 17 games and make little appeal hosting a very well-drilled outfit.

AD: I'm going to back Portsmouth draw no bet at home to Bristol City at 21/20 with AK Bets. Pompey got back to winning ways at home to Millwall last weekend, before losing 3-0 at Sheffield United in midweek, but only after a first-half red card while the score was 0-0. Bristol City lost 2-0 at Wrexham on Wednesday night, and recovering in time to travel to the south coast for an early kick-off three days later is a big ask.

GS: Walsall against Bromley to see Under 1.5 Goals at 9/4 with Bet365. The Saddlers' game plan revolves around crossing, which I don't think will work for two reasons: 1) they're missing Aaron Pressley, and I don't think veteran Jamille Matt has the same energy level 2) Bromley's centre-halves, Elerewe and Showunmi, are 6'5" and 6'6" respectively. How many headers are you going to win? I think Bromley will respect the point, operate deep and compact, and back themselves to defend the box well, so Walsall will apply most of the pressure, but I don't see that converting into goals.

FMP: Everton draw no bet vs Newcastle in the 5:30pm game. I hate betting on my own team but the performance against Man United on Monday showed there is both grit and skill in this side, and I can’t see us getting turned over at home to a Newcastle side struggling on the road.

SD: I'm playing it a little cautiously this week, but I'm going to back Carlisle to beat Tamworth in the National League at 4/9 with Bet365 this weekend. If you're looking for a bit more risk, then backing Carlisle to win and both teams to score at 2/1 with the same bookmaker. The Cumbrians have seen both teams score in five of their last six league games. The Lambs have only failed to score in two of their last 11 matches in all competitions.

Which favourite would you urge punters to avoid this weekend?

MH: I see no reason to back Braintree at not much over EVS to beat Morecambe. The two National League strugglers have identical result records after 20 games (won four, drawn five, lost 11). But while the Shrimps' main problem has been keeping goals out, the hosts have only scored 16 times this season. In such a contest, I'd rather be with the proficient attackers, so 19/10 on Morecambe looks tempting, as does backing them to win with over 2.5 match goals at 4/1.

AD: I don't much like Salford at odds-on at home to Crawley. Karl Robinson's side haven't scored in any of their last three matches and have only won two of eight, while Crawley have only lost three from the same number of games.

GS: How the hell are Wigan 11/8 best-priced to beat Stevenage? For crying out loud, it's 15th against 1st, people!

FMP: I can’t be touching Wycombe at odds on away at Rotherham despite their impressive form of late. The Millers look like they’ve found a bit of a groove now and it’s rare to see such short prices for away sides in this division, feels a bit teapot

SD: I'm not really sure what's gone wrong at Liverpool in such a short space of time, but it's beginning to feel like this could be terminal for Arne Slot. I think Liverpool at 4/6 away to an improving West Ham under Nuno Espirito Santo is very unattractive.

Which game stands out as a guaranteed goal-fest?

MH: Plymouth vs Northampton doesn't scream goals as such, but may deliver at a chunky price. The hosts ground out a crucial 1-0 away win at Port Vale last week thanks to Lorent Tolaj's winner against his old club (advised first goalscorer on this column at 15/2 last week). But the Pilgrims were under the cosh for most of that contest, and though I do think they are decent going forward, the Cobblers can cause them problems at the other end. You think of Kevin Nolan's side traditionally being compact, but their last four games in all competitions have gone over 2.5 goals, which is 11/10 here.

AD: My eye is immediately drawn to Hull City matches when it comes to goals, and I fancy their game at Stoke to be a fun one. Both teams have scored in 13 of the Tigers' last 17 matches, with over 2.5 goals landing at the same rate, so I'm combining the two for a 6/5 shot.

GS: I have a feeling Barnet might knock a few past Harrogate. The Bees have been creating plenty of chances in recent games, they're winless in five but goodness knows how. I could see their luck evening itself out a bit against Simon Weaver's side, who have taken one point from their last seven.

FMP: I think Middlesbrough vs Derby could turn into a sneaky entertaining affair given the form of the respective sides and the recent performances from Morgan Whittaker in particular.

SD: I'm going for Norwich versus QPR. The Canaries have seen both teams score in 71% of their league games, and the performances under new managerial appointment Philippe Clement don't appear to suggest that will change soon. The Rs are consistent with their inconsistency, but they have seen over 2.5 goals scored in 53% of their league matches.

Any goalscorer or prop bets catching your eye on Saturday or Sunday?

MH: Michael Cheek continues to do his thing for Bromley, who are flying high this term. The third-placed Ravens head to table-topping Walsall in the division's standout clash this weekend, and while I have a lot of respect for the Saddlers, they are vulnerable at the back. Last week's 2-0 defeat of Harrogate was their first clean sheet in nine, and I think this looks a good opportunity to get League Two's most reliable marksman on side. At 9/4 anytime, you're surely getting some value on Cheek, who has netted a remarkable 33 goals in 62 League Two fixtures since the start of last term.

AD: In the same contest, I'll take Joe Gelhardt of Hull to score at a whopping 9/2 with Sky Bet. Gelhardt has netted in six of his last eight matches and has taken 24 shots across those games. Those are the numbers of somebody who should be at a shorter price.

GS: Adam Armstrong at 2/1, to score for Southampton at Millwall. He's quite a streaky striker, and he's on song at the moment with two in his last four. The Saints are releasing him a bit differently. Wouldn't put you off the brace at 12s, or the hat-trick at 90s if you're feeling especially audacious! Hosts Millwall have injuries in the full-back areas which may affect them when it comes to dealing with somebody like Tom Fellows, for instance, so I'd expect Arma to get plenty of chances. He was a pest at school, according to my former housemate who used to sit next to him, and I think he'll be a pest to Millwall's defence!

FMP: A tricky slate I think props wise this weekend but perhaps a nibble on Iliman Ndiaye both first and anytime goalscorer could be worth a look.

SD: This is a bit of a riskier punt than I'd usually suggest for a question like this, but I'm drawn towards a double of Yousef Salech and Lorent Tolaj to score anytime at 4.25/1 with Bet365. Both Cardiff and Plymouth are playing at home against teams they will feel they should be getting wins against. Salech has bagged a goal in each of his last two league appearances at the Cardiff City Stadium. Tolaj looks an inspired signing for the Pilgrims, having scored in back-to-back league games for the Greens.

Arsenal are now bookmakers' favourites to win the Champions League after breezing past Bayern Munich in midweek. Who's your idea of a solid wager in that market currently?

MH: Arsenal are now bookmakers' favourites to win the Champions League after breezing past Bayern Munich in midweek. Who's your idea of a solid wager in that market currently? Arsenal are clearly a fantastic side now, and you'd have to say they deserve favouritism at this point. But given they are almost certain to be fighting for trophies on multiple fronts this term and have never lifted the Champions League before, I think there's fair reason to want to oppose them as a punter. My eye is drawn to Manchester City at 10/1. Pep Guardiola's side aren't the most reliable outfit at the moment, but in one-off match situations such as the knockout stages, will have enough firepower to give any side problems over two legs. Particularly if Erling Haaland stays fit.

AD: I've been surprised that PSG aren't favourites all season, and I still think the holders look the bet at 15/2 with Betway. I can't argue with Arsenal sitting top of the pile, but they were beaten by Luis Enrique's side last season, and I think the defending champs have the firepower to blitz their way through the knock-out stages again. One outside pick to follow could be Galatasaray at 100/1 – they have a fun team, though their midweek defeat to Union St Gilloise may have exposed that they're not ready to compete yet.

GS: I won't go with Arsenal at 15/4 best price, as good as they are, because I think winning their first PL in 21 years is going to be everything to them, and I anticipate a bit more mental focus on that. Real Madrid at 9s, I can get on board with - I'd always back them to rise to the big occasions.

FMP: I'd still take Bayern despite that defeat at the Emirates. I don’t think they showed their full hand in that game and when push comes to shove, it’s them and Arsenal that are head and shoulders above everyone else in Europe at the minute.

SD: I did think it would be Bayern Munich before their dismantling at the hands of Arsenal. However, part of me still thinks that they could do it. I like what Vincent Kompany is doing with the Bundesliga side, and I think at 5/1 with BetVictor, they are ones to watch. Manchester City feel like a decent shout at 10/1 with Betway.