TSZ’s daily sports betting tips (1 January 2026)
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For each day's sporting action, our team of analysts compile their tips across all sports that The Stats Zone cover. From 30+ football competitions, cricket, both rugby codes, tennis, boxing, MMA and plenty more, our analysts do their homework and study the form ahead of hundreds of sporting events. These are recommendations based on our data and analysis, but there is always the risk of losing. Please gamble responsibly!
Whether for an acca or a standalone bet, our sport tipsters have handpicked some suggestions to provide you with some tasty options to consider.
1. CRICKET – BIG BASH LEAGUE – Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers (1 January 2026 – 8:15am UK)
TIP: Hobart Hurricanes to win (89/100)
2. DARTS – WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL – Ryan Searle vs Jonny Clayton (1 January 2026 – NOT BEFORE 12:45pm UK)
TIP: Ryan Searle to win (5/6)
3. FOOTBALL – ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP – Preston vs Sheffield Wednesday (1 January 2026 – 3:00pm UK)
TIP: Preston to win & under 3.5 goals (5/4)
4. FOOTBALL – ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – Liverpool vs Leeds (1 January 2026 – 5:30pm UK)
TIP: Liverpool to win & both teams to score (2/1)
5. DARTS – WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL – Luke Littler vs Krzysztof Ratajski (1 January 2026 – NOT BEFORE 7:15pm UK)
TIP: Luke Littler to hit the most 180s with -7.5 handicap (10/11)
6. DARTS – WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL – Luke Humphries vs Gian van Veen (1 January 2026 – NOT BEFORE 8:45pm UK)
TIP: Over 7.5 total sets (19/20)
The odds shown are the most favourable odds found on oddschecker at the time of writing