Daily Tipster Picks – 05.01.2026
The following tipster picks are selected for 05 January 2026, based on current match data and informed analysis. These predictions apply to today’s fixtures only and may change before kickoff. For an overview of all picks, visit the main tipster predictions page.
Odds may change before kickoff.
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Australia: A-League
Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC
Macarthur FC is currently in 4th place with 18 points earned. After playing 11 matches, they have achieved five wins, three draws, and three losses, with a goal difference of 13:13, indicating a balanced but inconsistent team. Their form is solid, with a few wins in the recent rounds and improved performance in key moments. Offensively, Macarthur has a clear structure and knows how to be effective when given space, but their finishing isn’t always reliable, while their defense can concede goals under pressure.
Sawyer and Duran are the main contributors in attack, with significant support from the midfield. At home, they have a stable performance, maintaining a good balance between goals scored and conceded. Their style of play is direct, focusing on transitions and physical battles.
Auckland FC is in first place with 20 points earned from 10 matches played. They have achieved 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal difference of 15:10, showing their consistency and competitiveness at the top of the table. Their form is really good, with a series of victories and stable performances both at home and away. Offensively, Auckland plays in an organized and efficient manner, with good ball circulation, while their defense is disciplined and rarely allows easy goals.
Cosgrove and Randall are key players in the attack, receiving strong support from the midfield. On away games, they have three wins and one draw from 4 matches, with a goal difference of 6:2, highlighting their confidence on the road.
A tactical match is expected, where Macarthur will try to impose a physical game, while Auckland will look for control and a patient attack. Both teams have excellent attacks, so we can expect at least one goal from each side.
GG (BTTS-Yes) 1.60
Odds: 1.60
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Israel: Leumit League
Kiryat Yam vs Nof Hagalil
Kiryat Yam is currently in 8th place with 22 points. After playing 16 matches, they have achieved 8 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal difference of 23:21. This shows that the team has a solid offensive potential, but they also have some ups and downs in their defensive stability. Their form is inconsistent, with wins and losses in the recent rounds, indicating that they struggle to maintain continuity. Offensively, Kiryat Yam plays directly and with a clear intention to score, but their finishing isn’t always reliable. Their defense can sometimes crack under pressure.
Cohen and Putskin are the main players in attack and are the most frequent scorers. At home, they have 4 wins out of 8 matches and a goal difference of 13:14, which suggests they are not completely secure even at home. Their style of play is dynamic, with attempts for quick attacks and a high tempo.
Nof Hagalil is currently in 16th place with 13 points after playing 16 matches. They have only managed to win two games, with 7 draws and 7 losses, resulting in a goal difference of 18:23. This clearly shows that they have issues both in attack and defense. Their form is weak, with few wins and many draws, indicating a team that struggles to finish games in their favor. Offensively, they rely on individual efforts but create very few clear chances, while their defense often lags in positioning.
Hirsh and Azulay are the most dangerous players in the final third, but they lack enough support from the midfield. On away games, they have not won a single match in 8 attempts, with a goal difference of 9:16, highlighting their vulnerability on the road.
Kiryat Yam will have the initiative and more possession, while Nof Hagalil will defend deeply and look for points through discipline. The home advantage and form are on the side of the host.
1 (Kiryat Yam to Win)
Odds: 1.74
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Italy: Serie C – Group C
Altamura vs Casertana
Altamura is currently in 16th place with 20 points earned. After playing 19 matches, they have achieved 4 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal difference of 17:27. This indicates limited offensive ability and frequent issues in finishing. Their form has been inconsistent, with several narrow losses and draws in recent matches, showing determination but also a lack of quality for consistency. Offensively, Altamura struggles to create clear chances and often relies on set pieces, while their defense can falter under prolonged pressure.
Simone and Curcio are the standout players in attack, but they lack sufficient support from the midfield. At home, they have two wins from 9 matches and a goal difference of 12:15, indicating that they are not completely secure even at home. Their style of play is cautious, focusing on compactness.
Casertana is currently in 5th place with 35 points after playing 19 matches. They have achieved 10 wins, five draws, and 4 losses, with a goal difference of 30:21, which shows their stability and ambitions for the top. Their form is good, with a series of positive results and strong performances against lower-ranked teams. Offensively, Casertana plays in an organized and efficient manner, with a good distribution of responsibilities in attack, while their defense is disciplined and rarely allows easy goals.
Bentivegna is the main offensive threat, with Proia as an important second scorer from midfield. Away from home, they have 4 wins in 10 matches and a goal difference of 13:10, which indicates solid confidence even when playing away. Their style is balanced and controlled.
Casertana will take the initiative and have more possession, while Altamura will defend deep and look for chances from set pieces. The home team has scored at least one goal in each of their last 8 home matches, so we expect at least one goal from both sides in this match.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Odds: 1.95
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Portugal: Liga Portugal 2
Vizela vs Torreense
Vizela is currently in 5th place with 24 points, but they have played one match less. So far, they have achieved 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal difference of 19:14, indicating solid defensive stability and moderate offensive capability. Their form has been inconsistent, with several draws in recent matches, showing they can control the game but also have issues with finishing. Vizela plays in an organized manner, focusing on possession and gradually building their attacks, but they often struggle to break through the opponent’s compact defense.
Morschel is their most consistent offensive threat, while Moha Moukhiliss contributes significantly from the midfield. At home, they have three wins, three draws, and only one loss, with a goal difference of 11:6, making them a relatively strong home team. Their style is balanced, prioritizing control and positional play.
Torreense is currently in 10th place with 20 points earned from 16 matches played. They have achieved 6 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal difference of 19:20, which clearly shows their limited offensive potential. Their form is poor, having lost 6 consecutive matches and facing significant issues in creating chances. Torreense plays cautiously, maintaining a low line and focusing on defensive discipline, but often struggles under prolonged pressure.
Pozo is the most dangerous in attack, while Costa plays a supporting role, but lacks consistency. Away from home, they have 3 wins and 4 losses from 8 matches, with a goal difference of 10:10, indicating instability and insufficient control over the game. Their style is reactive and focused on counterattacks.
Vizela will have more possession and initiative, while Torreense will defend deep and look for opportunities through counterattacks or set pieces. The difference in form and the home advantage gives the host team an edge.
1 (Vizela to Win)
Odds: 1.88
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