Friday Betting Tips

Hrvatski Dragovoljac v Istra

Both of these sides have lost their first three games of the new season, conceding nine goals each in that time. Dragovoljac have the home advantage in this game, and have been showing some decent performances, despite their results.

Istra have looked poor, trying to play an attacking style, but lacking the quality to create anything when they get close to the opposition penalty area. They are also expecting to be without up to six players through injury tonight.

This will probably be a tight affair between two teams looking for their first points of the season. I cannot see Istra winning here, and the handicap gives a little cover for the draw.

Bet: Dragovoljac -0.25AH @ 1.74 (3/10)

SC Bregenz v FC Lustenau

Bregenz play in the third division in Austria and have picked up four points from their opening two games this season.

Lustenau are a division above their opponents and are beginning to find some decent form. They are unbeaten in five games and have picked up consecutive victories away from home.

Although it is the cup, and anything can happen, Lustenau are in good form in their own division, and I would fancy them against a team in the division below.

Bet: FC Lustenau to win @ 2.24 (3/10)

Sierning v Hartberg

Sierning play in the fourth division in Austria, although their season hasn’t started yet. They had a reasonable record at home last season, only losing 3 out of 13 games, with a goal difference of +12.

Hartberg have had a terrible start to the season, picking up only 1 points from their first six games so far. With only 4 wins in their past 18 away matches, they are not in good form at the moment.

Hartberg have superior quality to their opponents, but they are out of form, and in the cup, anything can happen.

Bet: Sierning to win @ 6 (1/10)

Le Mans v Reims

Le Mans impressed in their first game in this division with a 2-0 win away to Nantes. They have retained most of their players after relegation last season, and despite missing a couple of players here, they are a very strong team.

Reims are always a little unconvincing away from home. They play an attacking 4-3-3 formation, but look a little light at the back, which could be exposed against a strong and quick Le Mans attack.

Le Mans should win this to continue a good start to their attempt to win promotion at the first attempt.

Bet: Le Mans -0.75AH @ 2.04 (5/10)

Evian v Vannes

After winning promotion last season, Evian have begun well with 2 wins from 2 this season. Their first home game in this division has led to a sell-out crowd, and they play at altitude, which could cause a few problems for visiting teams.

Vannes won last weekend, but are without four players for this match. This will affect their defence, and against an Evian side who looked impressive on the break last weekend, this could be a problem. They also look a little lightweight up front.

Evian will be looking to kick their new home campaign off in style, and I think they can do it.

Bet: Evian to win @ 2.06 (3/10)