Daily Tipster Picks - 04.01.2026
Here are the selected tipster picks for 04 January 2026, prepared using match analysis, recent performance trends, and key statistics. These selections are intended for short-term reference only. For broader coverage, check our soccer tipster predictions page.
Odds may change before kickoff.
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England: League One
Huddersfield vs Exeter
Huddersfield has played 25 matches this season and currently sits in 5th place with 38 points, which puts them in the playoff phase for promotion to a higher league. However, the competition is tough, and every point earned is crucial to stay competitive. In these matches, they achieved 11 wins, drew 5 times, and lost 8 matches. Their attack has been their strongest asset, as Huddersfield has the best offense in the league so far, scoring 43 goals, while their defense has struggled, conceding 32 goals.
Their current form is quite good, especially at home, where they have recorded 4 wins in the last 6 matches and drawn 2 games. The midfielder Leo Castledine has contributed the most this season, scoring 10 goals and providing 1 assist, while Serbian international Bojan Radulovic, who plays in attack, has also been very helpful for the team with 6 goals and 5 assists.
This season, Exeter has played 23 matches, which is two fewer than their opponent today, and they are currently in 15th place on the table with 29 points. The team has achieved 9 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, showing that their performance has been inconsistent. A major issue for Exeter is their offense, as they have only scored 23 goals, making them one of the least effective teams in the league. On the other hand, their defense is fairly solid, having conceded 21 goals, which helps them stay competitive in most of their matches.
However, their recent form has improved significantly, with four wins in their last six League One matches, bringing some optimism to the team. The standout players in attack are Jayden Wareham with 7 goals and 1 assist, along with the experienced Josh Magennis who has scored 4 goals. In their first match against today's rival, Exeter lost narrowly at home with a score of 0:1, which adds extra motivation for revenge in the upcoming match.
Huddersfield is a strong contender to return to the English Championship, but they need to maintain their current form and earn important points, especially against lower-ranked teams like today's opponent. We expect that they will take advantage of playing at home and win once again against the Exeter team.
1 (Huddersfield to Win)
Odds: 1.66
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England: Championship
Norwich vs Stoke
Norwich has played 25 matches and earned 24 points, placing them in 22nd position on the table, still in the danger zone for relegation. The team has achieved 6 wins, 6 draws, and a whopping 13 losses, scoring 28 goals and conceding 37, which clearly shows that their defense is the biggest issue this season. An extra motivation for the home team is their positive tradition against Stoke, as Norwich has won the last four encounters played at home, which could be an important psychological factor before the upcoming match.
However, it's encouraging that Norwich's form has significantly improved in the last five matches, with three wins, one draw, and one loss. In attack, the young player Jovon Makama has stood out the most, scoring 9 goals and being the biggest threat to opponents. American international Joshua Sargent has also made a big contribution with 7 goals and 3 assists, and he is one of the team leaders.
Stoke has played 25 matches and earned 37 points, currently sitting in 9th place on the table, with a real chance to get into the playoff race in the Premier League. They are only three points behind sixth-placed Preston, which makes every upcoming match even more important. So far, their record shows 11 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, with 30 goals scored and 23 conceded, indicating a solid defensive setup.
However, Stoke's form isn't where they want it to be, especially away from home, where they have lost four of their last five matches. Their only win during this stretch was in their last away game against Hull, where they won 1-0. In attack, Sorba Thomas stands out as the top scorer, while Million Manhoef and Divin Mubama have also made significant contributions, each scoring five goals and providing one assist.
Considering Norwich's strong performance in their recent matches, especially at home, we expect the hosts to win this game and earn important points in their fight for survival in the English Championship.
1 (Norwich to Win)
Odds: 2.15
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England: League Two
Newport vs Tranmere
Newport played 24 matches this season, earning only 17 points, and they are currently in 23rd place, which is just above the relegation zone. In attack, they scored 24 goals, averaging one goal per match, but their defense has been quite poor, allowing 43 goals so far, making them one of the teams with the worst defense in the league. Their form is really bad, with just one win in the last 10 matches, and their history against today's opponent isn't in their favor either, as they have lost 4 out of the last 5 matches against Tranmere.
The players who have contributed the most to the team this season are Courtney Baker-Richardson, who has scored four goals and provided one assist, and Welsh player Kai Whitmore, who has netted three goals and recorded four assists. Interestingly, it's worth noting that these two teams have been quite effective in previous seasons, as in their last 8 encounters, both teams have scored at least one goal.
Tranmere has played 24 matches this season, achieving 8 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses. They currently sit in 17th place on the table with 32 points. In these matches, they scored 39 goals and conceded 37, making them one of the teams with the most exciting games, averaging over three goals per match.
However, they have been struggling lately, as shown by their three losses in the last five matches, including two home defeats against Barrow, losing 1-3, and against Crewe, where they lost 1-4. The players who have contributed the most so far are Charlie Whitaker, who scored 7 goals and assisted twice, and striker Omari Patrick, who netted 6 goals and provided 4 assists.
Both teams have issues with their defense, but their offense is working pretty well, so we expect both teams to score at least one goal in this match.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Odds: 1.67
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France: Ligue 1
Lorient vs Metz
Lorient has played 16 matches, earning 18 points, and is currently in 12th place on the table. In these matches, they achieved 4 wins, drew 6 times, and lost 6 times, scoring 19 goals while conceding 28. Recently, they have significantly improved their form, going unbeaten in the last 6 matches, and they have also secured two victories that are crucial for their fight against relegation.
At home, they perform quite well, with only one loss to Lille at the start of the season, while in the other home matches, they have recorded 4 wins and 3 draws. The standout players so far this season are Pablo Pagis, who has scored 5 goals, and Senegalese international Sambou Soumano, who has netted 4 goals and provided 2 assists.
Metz, with only 11 points after 16 matches, is currently at the bottom of the standings. If they want to stay competitive for survival in France's top league, they need to make some changes to their team. In these matches, they have recorded 3 wins, drawn 2, and lost 11. The biggest issue for Metz is their defense, which is evident from the 37 goals they have conceded, making them the team with the worst defense in the league right now.
On the offensive side, they have managed to score 17 goals. The standout player for the team is the experienced Gauthier Hein, who has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists. However, they will miss Habib Diallo, who is playing for Senegal in the African Cup of Nations and has scored 3 goals for Metz.
The results of this match are really important for both teams to improve their chances of staying in the league, so we expect both teams to play offensively. Our prediction is that both teams will score a goal in this match.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Odds: 1.73
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