Wednesday, January 8, 2025

January 8th: Wednesday’s European Double – 4/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

With the EFL Cup semi-finals once again stealing centre stage in midweek, Liverpool will travel to Tottenham on Wednesday night for what looks set to be a heavyweight showdown.

Alongside a pair of Scottish Premiership battles, we also have a host of fixtures from the likes of Greece, Belgium and Portugal.

For those of you looking to stick on a Wednesday flutter, we have taken a glance at two of the most appealing Wednesday betting tips.

18:30 Panathinaikos vs Atromitos

Although Panathinaikos might have been left frustrated last season as they had to settle for a fourth-place finish among Greece’s elite, the Shamrocks are enjoying a remarkable flurry this time around. Currently sat just two points adrift of climbing to the top of the Super League standings, Rui Vitoria’s men are riding a major wave of momentum. Last seen in Europa Conference League action cruising their way to a 4-0 romp against Dinamo Minsk, the former Egypt boss has seen his squad win each of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Turning their attention back to Greek Cup action in midweek, Panathinaikos are also unbeaten in all of their last 11 consecutive outings. With that purple patch stemming all the way back to November 7th, Wednesday’s hosts have also not suffered a single domestic defeat at the Athens Olympic Stadium since the opening weekend.

Last seen opening the New Year with a 1-0 loss at home against Asteras, Atromitos are in the midst of what has become a real wobble. Battling it out in the relegation spots, Pablo Garcia’s side are desperately seeking some kind of boost. However, signing off 2024 with a routine 3-0 drumming at the hands of PAOK, Wednesday’s guests are without a win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Showing some extended issues in the final third and drawing a blank in all of their last three consecutive outings, the Peristeri-based outfit are rightfully installed as a landslide underdog when they travel across Athens in midweek. Likewise, crashing out of the Greek Cup on December 4th following a 2-1 defeat against their local rivals, Atromitos have another real challenge on their hands in midweek. It should also be noted, Garcia’s side have recorded just a sole clean sheet on their travels since March of last year.

Panathinaikos vs Atromitos Betting Tip: Fotis Ioannidis to score anytime @ 6/5 with Pribet

20:00 Tottenham vs Liverpool 

While Liverpool might have been frustrated on Sunday afternoon as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate against historic rivals Manchester United, the Reds are enjoying what has become a sensational campaign at Anfield. Embarking on a remarkable rise since Arne Slot’s arrival last summer, the former Feyenoord boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits from across the globe. Breezing their way to a Champions League quarter-final ticket last month and the only club across Europe that can boast a 100% record, Wednesday’s guests find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Suffering just a single defeat across any competition so far this season, Liverpool will certainly be relishing another trip to the capital here. Claiming what was an iconic 6-3 victory when they last travelled to north London back on December 22nd, Slot’s record-breaking squad will be smelling a golden opportunity on Wednesday night.

Suffering another dramatic collapse on home soil last weekend as they fell to a 2-1 loss against Newcastle, Tottenham find themselves at the heart of a public crisis. Collecting just a single point from any of their previous four Premier League appearances, the pressure on Ange Postecoglu’s shoulders is now at a boiling point. Still scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the table and breaking a string of unwanted records, Wednesday’s hosts have won just a pair of their previous 11 matchups across all competitions. With that rut stemming all the way back to November 23rd, the former Celtic boss couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge here. Despite extending on their EFL Cup adventure last month as they clinched an action-packed 4-3 win against Manchester United, Spurs have gained a reputation for their glaring defensive issues. In fact, Tottenham have remarkably conceded 17 goals in just their last five showdowns in north London.

Tottenham vs Liverpool Betting Tip: Liverpool win & Both teams to score @ 13/8 with Luckster

Wednesday’s European Double

  • Panathinaikos vs Atromitos – Fotis Ioannidis to score anytime @ 6/5
  • Tottenham vs Liverpool – Liverpool win & Both teams to score @ 13/8

Place a £10 bet on our Daily Double with Vegas Land and pocket £57.75 if all predictions are correct.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tom Dunstan


Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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