Today's football tips for 5 Feb 2026: analysis of three top picks and the opening fixtures today, focusing on three major cups.
On 5 February 2026, today's football tips highlight three major European cup competitions with key match analyses and insights in the Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia, and French Cup.
- Copa del Rey quarterfinal / Kickoff at 03:00
Real Betis has been performing well recently, winning 6, drawing 1, and losing 3 in their last 10 matches, including two consecutive wins before this game. Despite conceding goals in four straight matches, they face concerns with seven injured players, including Isco, Giovani Lo Celso, Sofyan Amrabat, and Kubo Hernandez. However, they still rely on Anthony, the former Manchester United winger, alongside Abde Ezzalzouli and Jimi Avila.
The visitors, known as "Los Colchoneros," have shown inconsistent form, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing 1 in their last six games but have failed to win in their last two (a loss and a draw), including a home defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League. Against Betis in their last five encounters, Atletico Madrid have the advantage with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Nonetheless, they face multiple injuries in attack, with Alexander Sorloth, Antoine Griezmann, Rodrigo Riquelme, and Pablo Barrios sidelined, increasing the chance of a home victory.
Prediction Betis to beat Atletico Madrid.
- Coppa Italia quarterfinal / Kickoff at 03:00
Atalanta enters 2026 with solid form, suffering only two defeats in the UEFA Champions League and remaining undefeated in six domestic matches (4 wins, 2 draws). At home under new coach Raffaele Palladino, they have won 7 of 9 matches. Despite selling Ademola Lookman to Atletico Madrid, they reinforced with Giacomo Raspadori, who partners Gianluca Scamacca and Nikola Milutinov.
Juventus has also thrived under new coach Luciano Spalletti, losing only twice in 20 matches (13 wins, 5 draws), remaining unbeaten in their last four games (3 wins, 1 draw), conceding only once and scoring nine goals. Their last five away league games include four wins. Though missing key forwards Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic, Jonathan David has stepped up, along with midfield dynamo Weston McKennie and goal-scoring defender Bremer. They are expected to challenge strongly for an away win.
Prediction Confidence in Juventus.
- French Cup round of 16 / Kickoff at 03:00
Gary O'Neill, the new Strasbourg coach replacing Liam Rosier who moved to Chelsea, recently suffered his first defeat in his fourth game (3 wins), losing 1-2 to PSG in Ligue 1, ending an eight-match unbeaten streak (6 wins, 2 draws). Overall, the team remains solid. Although Chelsea recalled Mamadou Sarr from loan, they loaned out Aaron Anselmino and David Datro Fofana as replacements. Valentin Barco has also returned from suspension.
Monaco has won only one of their last five matches (2 draws, 2 losses) but remained unbeaten without conceding in the last three, showing timely recovery. Their head-to-head record favors them, winning 6 of the last 7 meetings with Strasbourg (1 draw). However, their away form is questionable, with 4 losses, 2 wins, and 2 draws in their last 8 away games. They face many defensive injuries, including Eric Dier, Wout Faes, and Mohammed Salisu, plus midfielders Takumi Minamino and Paul Pogba, suggesting they may struggle to hold Strasbourg.
Prediction Favor Strasbourg.