Free Football Tips – Tuesday 16th December

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Free Football Tips – Tuesday 16th December

Welcome back to TipMan’s Free Football Tips for Tuesday’s action across the EFL Cup and Non-League. Below you’ll find today’s Bet of the Day (BOTD), strong-value BTTS picks, and a well-priced Acca to round things off.

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Todays Free BOTD
63/50

4 Mar 20:00 - Lazio vs Atalanta - Coppa Italia
4 Mar 20:00
Lazio vs Atalanta - Coppa Italia

Atalanta Win

Match Result

Reason for Tip

The hosts Lazio come in-to the match winless within their previous three matches, losing twice and drawing once. Meanwhile the visitors Atalanta come in-to the match in better form, winning two of their previous three games.

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⭐ Bet of the Day

Truro vs Wealdstone – Wealdstone to Win

Truro arrive in awful form, losing all seven of their previous seven matches. Confidence is extremely low and their defensive record continues to cost them games.

Wealdstone have dominated this fixture historically, winning all five of the previous five head-to-head meetings. With stronger form and clear superiority, they are fancied to make it six in a row.

TipMan Verdict: Strongest angle on the card.
Pick: Wealdstone to Win

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Todays Free BTTS Acca
6.8/1

4 Mar 19:30 - Aston Villa vs Chelsea - Premier League
4 Mar 19:30
Aston Villa vs Chelsea - Premier League

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
8/13

Reason for Tip

The hosts Aston Villa have managed to score in four of their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Chelsea have scored in all five of their previous five matches. Within the previous five head-to-head matches, four have resulted in both teams scoring.

4 Mar 20:15 - Newcastle vs Man Utd - Premier League
4 Mar 20:15
Newcastle vs Man Utd - Premier League

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
51/100

Reason for Tip

The hosts Newcastle have been involved in five matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Manchester United have managed to score in all five of their previous five matches.

4 Mar 18:00 - Rayo vs Oviedo - Primera División
4 Mar 18:00
Rayo vs Oviedo - Primera División

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
11/10

Reason for Tip

The hosts Rayo Vallecano 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 Oviedo have been involved in two matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous three matches.

4 Mar 19:45 - Gateshead vs Braintree - National League
4 Mar 19:45
Gateshead vs Braintree - National League

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams To Score
8/15

Reason for Tip

The hosts Gateshead have been involved in four matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches, meanwhile the visitors Braintree have also been involved in four matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches.

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🎯 BTTS Picks

Cardiff vs Chelsea – BTTS

EFL Cup Quarter Final. Cardiff have scored in nine of their previous ten matches and Chelsea have matched that return, also scoring in nine of their last ten. Both teams carry strong attacking threats.

Bedford vs Macclesfield – BTTS

Bedford’s last three matches have all ended with both teams finding the net. Macclesfield have scored in all five of their most recent games, with four BTTS results in that run.

Scarborough vs Radcliffe – BTTS

Scarborough’s last two games have produced BTTS, while Radcliffe have had three straight BTTS matches. Expect an open contest.

South Shields vs Peterborough Sports – BTTS

South Shields have scored in four of their previous five, and three of the last four head-to-head meetings between these sides have landed BTTS.

Todays Free Acca
7.05/1

4 Mar 19:30 - Brighton vs Arsenal - Premier League
4 Mar 19:30
Brighton vs Arsenal - Premier League

Arsenal Win

Match Result
69/100

Reason for Tip

The hosts Brighton have only managed to win twice within their previous eight attempts, meanwhile the league leaders Arsenal are unbeaten in their previous nine matches. Within the previous two head-to-head matches the visitors Arsenal have a perfect record, winning both games.

4 Mar 19:30 - Fulham vs West Ham - Premier League
4 Mar 19:30
Fulham vs West Ham - Premier League

Fulham Win

Match Result
11/10

Reason for Tip

The hosts Fulham come in-to the match in good form, managing to win all three of their previous three games. We’re expecting a close game in many areas but expect the hosts Fulham to leave with all three points intact.

4 Mar 19:30 - Man City vs Nottm Forest - Premier League
4 Mar 19:30
Man City vs Nottm Forest - Premier League

Man City Win

Match Result
2/5

Reason for Tip

The hosts Manchester City come in-to the match in excellent form, unbeaten in their previous nine matches and have managed to win eight games within that run. Meanwhile the visitors Nottingham Forest have lost all three of their previous three matches.

4 Mar 20:00 - Aberdeen vs Celtic - Scottish Premiership
4 Mar 20:00
Aberdeen vs Celtic - Scottish Premiership

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals
31/50

Reason for Tip

The visitors Celtic have been involved in four matches resulting in both teams scoring within their previous five matches. Within the previous five head-to-head matches, four have resulted in over 2.5 match goals.

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Acca

Alfreton vs Southport – Southport to Win

Alfreton remain winless in their last four, losing three. Southport come in unbeaten in five straight and have won both of the previous two head-to-head clashes.

Dag & Red vs Slough – Dag & Red to Win

Dag & Red are red-hot, winning five out of five and unbeaten in nine. Slough have lost three of their previous four, making this a strong selection.

Dorking vs Weston-Super-Mare – BTTS

Dorking have had five consecutive BTTS matches, and Weston-Super-Mare have scored in seven of their last eight. Both sides create plenty of chances.

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Today’s card leans heavily towards BTTS value thanks to:

  • Reliable recent scoring patterns

  • Out-of-form defences

  • Predictable head-to-head trends

Non-League fixtures often produce open, high-energy games — ideal for BTTS markets.

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  • EFL Cup: Sky Sports Football / Main Event

  • National League & Non-League Matches: Club streaming platforms, TNT Sports (select), BBC Local Radio

  • Live Scores: Flashscore, Sky Sports App, BBC Sport

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Tipmans's Final Word

A strong BOTD supported by several BTTS matches and a confident-looking acca. Plenty of value across Tuesday’s card — as always, stake sensibly and enjoy the action.

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