Today’s top football betting picks generate odds of over 8.00 on parlay, so you can earn some huge returns if all goes well. We had some great NBA betting picks, but we are switching to King football for January 7, 2026. An entire round of Premier League and Seria A action awaits and I have a really good feeling about these football predictions. Two new managers will be in charge in the Premier League tonight as both Chelsea and Man United are reshuffling at the top. However, I always try to stay away from the most commercial fixtures as they often bring unexpected results. That’s why I will be focusing on three particular fixtures one could label as more “underground”. Two from the Premier League and the early one from Italy’s Seria A.

Bologna v Atalanta Prediction

The early kick off from 1730 UTC in Seria A is between two of the better sides in the league. Bologna will host Atalanta. Bologna’s poor recent form and defensive issues make them vulnerable, while Atalanta arrive with momentum after beating Roma. The most common predicted result is a 2–2 draw or Atalanta to edge it narrowly.

As usual, the betting odds give us an overall idea of what to expect from the game. Atalanta are slight favorites to grab a rare away win with odds of 2.40. A win for the home side would triple your bet at the odds of 3.00. The draw is rated at 3.30. In terms of the goals market, surprisingly, the odds makers expect a tight game without much goals. You could double your bank by betting on the game producing more than two goals. The Over 2.5 market is offered at 2.00.

📊 Form & Momentum Analysis

🔴 Bologna

• Winless in 5 straight league matches
• Conceded 3 goals vs Inter in their last match
• No clean sheets all season at home; BTTS hits 83% of the time
• Average 1.50 goals scored per home match

🔵 Atalanta

• Coming off a 1–0 win vs Roma
• Strong away resilience: five straight away matches without defeat
• Won the last meeting 2–0

🔍 Key Tactical Factors

⭐ Bologna strengths

• Dangerous at home (consistent scoring)
• High‑tempo attacking style
• Strong midfield creativity

⚠️ Bologna weaknesses

• Defensive instability (no clean sheets)
• Recent form slump (0 wins in 5)

⭐ Atalanta strengths

• Better recent momentum
• More balanced attack/defense
• Won the reverse fixture comfortably

⚠️ Atalanta weaknesses

• Inconsistent away scoring
• Missing key players in some recent matches (context from season previews)

Based on the provided stats and data, my Bologna v Atalanta prediction is for a tight game, but there should be some goals in it. I do expect Both Teams to Score, and I give a slight edge to the visitors. A bet on Atalanta to win & BTTS at 4.50 holds great value. However, my best pick here is for the Total Goals Market. I like the bet on 2 or 3 goals in this game. It could end 1:1 or 1:2 for Atalanta, and you would win either way.

Bet on Match Goals Range market – 2 or 3 Goals ✅

*Final score: 0:2

Brentford vs Sunderland — Match Prediction

This should be another tight match where Brentford’s superior home scoring rate outweighs Sunderland’s defensive resilience. Brentford lost three key players and their manager this summer, and everyone expected them to go down in a relegation battle. However, the London club have trashed those expectations and a win here could cemenet their place in the top seven and continue an unlikely European challenge. Brentford produced a spectacular 4:2 win over Everton last weekend. Confidence in their camp is now sky high. They’ve lost just once at their Gtech stadium. Meanwhile, Sunderland seem have faded recently after their own spectacular start of the season. Fatique has taken its toll and the AFCON has depleted them from important players.

Brentford are favourites, but not overwhelmingly — Sunderland’s defensive strength should keep the game competitive. Based on 10,000+ computer simulations and statistical indicators, Brentford have roughly a 50–51% chance of winning, Sunderland around 23–24%, and the draw around 25–26%. These probabilities come directly from simulation engines such as Dimers and StatsInsider.

📈 Momentum & Form Index

From Sports Mole form data:

Brentford

• Last 6: W W L D L L
• Trending upward after a 4–1 win.

Sunderland

• Last 6: D D L W D D
• Hard to beat but struggling to score.

Betting Verdict

It should be a tight game and the odds makers do not expect a lot of goals. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 2.30, which implies that we should expect a low-scoring affair. If someone wins, it should be Brentford. My money is on 2 or 3 goals in this game.

Bet on Match Goals Range market – 2 or 3 Goals ✅

• Final Score 3:0

🏟️ Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa – Prediction for Today

After a great start to the season (and a great finish last year winning the FA Cup), Crystal Palace have faded recently. They’ve now gone winless in seven straight matches across all competitions. Their last game was a 2:0 defeat to Newcastle. Crystal Palace have now won a home game since early November.

Meanwhile, the story is the exact opposite for Villa. They started the season in really poor form, but they have managed to turn things around. Although few actually believe it, the Villans are now in the fight for the Premier League title. They are currently in third place with 42 points, just 6 behind Arsenal. Aston Villa have won four of their last five matches, including a 3:1 trashing of Forest in their last outing.

Villa’s attacking quality and momentum should be enough, but Palace may score given Villa’s occasional away vulnerabilities.

📊 What the Sources Say

📌 Crystal Palace form

• Winless in seven straight matches across all competitions.
• Lost 2–0 to Newcastle in their last match.
• No home win since early November.
• Recent league form: D L D L D.

📌 Aston Villa form

• Four wins in their last five matches.
• Beat Nottingham Forest 3–1 in their last outing.
• Strong attacking output: 33 goals in 20 matches, 4th‑best in the league.
• Solid defence: only 24 goals conceded.

📌 Head‑to‑head notes

• Palace have actually won the last three meetings between the sides.
• But current form heavily favours Villa.

⚽ Tactical & Statistical Breakdown

🔴 Crystal Palace

• Strengths: Can be dangerous in transition; historically strong at home.
• Weaknesses:
  • No clean sheets in last five league matches
  • Scoring only 1.1 goals per match
  • Confidence low after long winless run

🔵 Aston Villa

• Strengths:
  • High‑tempo attack led by Watkins & McGinn (both scored last match)
  • Strong away resilience
  • Excellent goal differential (+9)
• Weaknesses:
  • Occasional defensive lapses away from home

Betting Verdict

It should be a tight game and the odds makers do not expect a lot of goals. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 1.90. If someone wins, it should be Aston Villa. My money is on 2 or 3 goals in this game.

Bet on Match Goals Range market – 2 or 3 Goals ❌

• Final Score 0:0