Free Football Tips Today – Friday 17th April

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Published Date: April 17, 2026 12:53 AM

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Free Football Tips Today – Friday 17th April

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Today’s card features our Bet of the Day (BOTD) alongside a strong set of BTTS selections and a value-packed football acca.

Plenty of solid angles across Europe — let’s get into it 👇

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Todays Free BOTD
31/20

17 Apr 19:00 - Nancy vs Annecy - Ligue 2
17 Apr 19:00
Nancy vs Annecy - Ligue 2

Nancy Win

Match Result

Reason for Tip

Hoping for a bounce back performance from the hosts Nancy here today, as they do come in-to the match undefeated in their previous three matches, but are also winless. Within the previous three head-to-head matches the hosts Nancy have a perfect record, winning all three games.

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⭐ Bet of the Day

Nancy vs Annecy – Nancy to Win

We’re backing Nancy to get the job done here and finally turn draws into wins.

The hosts come into this one unbeaten in their last three matches, and while they’ve lacked that killer edge, performances suggest a win is coming.

Even more importantly, they have a perfect recent head-to-head record, winning the last three meetings between the sides.

👉 Why this lands:

  • Unbeaten run building momentum
  • Strong H2H dominance
  • Due a bounce-back win

Verdict: Nancy to turn draws into 3 points — strong BOTD.

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Todays Free BTTS Acca
9.5/1

17 Apr 19:30 - St. Pauli vs Köln - Bundesliga
17 Apr 19:30
St. Pauli vs Köln - Bundesliga

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
5/6

Reason for Tip

The hosts St Pauli have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous three matches, meanwhile the visitors FC Koln have been involved in five matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches.

17 Apr 20:45 - Rio Ave vs AVS - Primeira Liga
17 Apr 20:45
Rio Ave vs AVS - Primeira Liga

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
10/11

Reason for Tip

The hosts Rio Ave have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with three if the games resulting in both teams scoring. Within the previous four head-to-head matches, all four games have resulted in both teams scoring.

17 Apr 19:00 - Le Mans vs Clermont - Ligue 2
17 Apr 19:00
Le Mans vs Clermont - Ligue 2

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
4/5

Reason for Tip

The hosts Le Mans have managed to score in four of their previous five matches, with three of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Clermont have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous two matches.

17 Apr 19:00 - Rodez vs Amiens - Ligue 2
17 Apr 19:00
Rodez vs Amiens - Ligue 2

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
69/100

Reason for Tip

The hosts Rodez have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches, with four of those games resulting in both teams scoring. Meanwhile the visitors Amiens have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous two games.

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Both Teams To Score

St Pauli vs FC Koln – BTTS

Both sides are consistently involved in open games. Koln have seen BTTS land in 5/5 matches, while St Pauli are trending the same way.

Rio Ave vs AFS – BTTS

Rio Ave have scored in 5 straight matches, and every recent H2H between these sides has seen both teams find the net.

Le Mans vs Clermont – BTTS

Le Mans are scoring regularly, while Clermont have also been involved in back-to-back BTTS games. Looks a solid angle.

Rodez vs Amiens – BTTS

Rodez have scored in 5 consecutive games, with 4 hitting BTTS. Amiens are also trending towards goals.

Todays Free Acca
2.93/1

17 Apr 20:00 - Blackburn vs Coventry - Championship
17 Apr 20:00
Blackburn vs Coventry - Championship

Coventry Win or Draw

Double Chance
2/7

Reason for Tip

The hosts Blackburn have only managed to win once within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Coventry are unbeaten in their previous four matches. Within the previous five head-to-head matches the visitors Coventry are unbeaten, winning four and drawing once.

17 Apr 19:45 - Lens vs Toulouse - Ligue 1
17 Apr 19:45
Lens vs Toulouse - Ligue 1

Lens Win

Match Result
13/25

Reason for Tip

The hosts Lens come in-to the match in decent form, managing to win two of their previous three matches. Meanwhile the visitors Toulouse come in-to the match in bad form, losing both of their previous two matches.

17 Apr 17:30 - Sassuolo vs Como - Serie A
17 Apr 17:30
Sassuolo vs Como - Serie A

Como Win

Match Result
69/100

Reason for Tip

The hosts Sassuolo come in-to the match in bad form, only managing to win once within their previous five matches and have lost three of those five games. Within the previous two head-to-head matches the visitors Como come in-to the match unbeaten, winning both games.

17 Apr 19:45 - Inter vs Cagliari - Serie A
17 Apr 19:45
Inter vs Cagliari - Serie A

Inter Win

Match Result
6/25

Reason for Tip

The hosts Inter Mila come in-to the match in good form, managing to win both of their previous two games. Meanwhile the visitors Cagliari have lost four of their previous five games.

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ACCA Tips

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Blackburn vs Coventry – Coventry or Draw

Coventry come into this unbeaten in four and dominate the H2H, unbeaten in the last five meetings.

Lens vs Toulouse – Lens to Win

Lens are in solid form, while Toulouse are struggling badly — losing their last two.

Sassuolo vs Como – Como to Win

Sassuolo are out of form, losing 3 of their last 5, while Como have won both recent H2Hs.

Inter Milan vs Cagliari – Inter Milan to Win

Simple one — Inter are in form, Cagliari are not. Massive quality gap here.

Todays Free Acca
2.93/1

17 Apr 20:00 - Blackburn vs Coventry - Championship
17 Apr 20:00
Blackburn vs Coventry - Championship

Coventry Win or Draw

Double Chance
2/7

Reason for Tip

The hosts Blackburn have only managed to win once within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Coventry are unbeaten in their previous four matches. Within the previous five head-to-head matches the visitors Coventry are unbeaten, winning four and drawing once.

17 Apr 19:45 - Lens vs Toulouse - Ligue 1
17 Apr 19:45
Lens vs Toulouse - Ligue 1

Lens Win

Match Result
13/25

Reason for Tip

The hosts Lens come in-to the match in decent form, managing to win two of their previous three matches. Meanwhile the visitors Toulouse come in-to the match in bad form, losing both of their previous two matches.

17 Apr 17:30 - Sassuolo vs Como - Serie A
17 Apr 17:30
Sassuolo vs Como - Serie A

Como Win

Match Result
69/100

Reason for Tip

The hosts Sassuolo come in-to the match in bad form, only managing to win once within their previous five matches and have lost three of those five games. Within the previous two head-to-head matches the visitors Como come in-to the match unbeaten, winning both games.

17 Apr 19:45 - Inter vs Cagliari - Serie A
17 Apr 19:45
Inter vs Cagliari - Serie A

Inter Win

Match Result
6/25

Reason for Tip

The hosts Inter Mila come in-to the match in good form, managing to win both of their previous two games. Meanwhile the visitors Cagliari have lost four of their previous five games.

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Tipmans's Final Word

  • A solid Friday lineup with Nancy as the standout BOTD, supported by strong BTTS trends and a well-balanced acca.

    Plenty of opportunities to get involved — just play it smart and stick to your staking 👊

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