Category: Bookmakers

In a familiar pattern, last time out I clocked three out of four predictions on the Bundesliga games, keeping up a great strike rate for the season — but after a lengthy international break, a perfect four-from-four would be welcome. This time out we’re looking to a couple of teams who lost their last match to provide a big reaction, starting with struggling duo Bayer Leverkusen and…

I’m barely back to breathing after Monday Night Football and that clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams. It was almost certainly one of the best regular season games of all time and a fantastic advert for what the NFL has become: a high-scoring and hugely entertaining league. I’ve studied the stats ahead of week 12 and here are the four…

Odds and preview for tonight’s European games The Champions League feast continues tonight, as groups A-D play their penultimate group fixtures. All eyes will be on London and Paris. Both Tottenham and Liverpool must avoid defeat if they’re to maintain hopes of progression. Can they get a result versus Kylian Mbappe and co? Here’s your one-stop guide to tonight’s headline games… Paris Saint-Germain v…

Is time up for Southampton gaffer? The writing seems to be on the wall for Southampton boss Mark Hughes, with the latest odds suggesting he’s set for a swift exit from the South Coast. Hughes is now just 1/10 to be the next Premier League manager to leave. Last night’s Carabao Cup exit to Leicester City extended Saints’ winless run to seven games, and…

It’s time to test your knowledge Robert Lewandowski became the latest striker to score more than 50 Champions League goals with a brace versus Benfica on Tuesday night. The Bayern Munich hitman joins an exclusive list of continental greats. But how many can you name? Take on our latest quiz… *Stats up to and including 27th November, 2018. *includes European Cup goalscorers *Clubs list…

With only two more games to take place in the Champions League group stages, this round of fixtures is arguably the most important. So much is on the line for these clubs, especially in Group C with Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, which means every match is a must-watch. Here are my selections take you through the night, starting off at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atlético…

Can you hear that? It’s the sound of the Champions League anthem echoing around your brain. Europe’s premier competition is back in play this Tuesday and we have a series of suggestions to help influencing your betting slip. Juventus vs. Valencia Tuesday, 27 November, 20:00 The Old Lady is desperate to win a Champions League. The Italian giants have lost seven finals, more than any other…

It doesn’t matter how well England are doing or how much ‘unexpected’ progression is being made under Gareth Southgate, nothing quite beats the feeling when the Premier League returns after an international break. Especially when you learn that there’s no international breaks until March. This weekend the EPL has thrown up a plethora of interesting games with a combination of winning walk overs, tight affairs…

We enter the decisive fifth matchday of the Europa League Group Stage this Thursday and there is still so much to be settled across Europe. I’ve crunched the numbers and picked out four fixtures to watch with an ACCA to round it all off. We start off in Salzburg for the Red Bull Derby. Salzburg vs. RB Leipzig 17:55 Salzburg are all but through to the round…

Former Arsenal star takes first steps into management Sol Campbell has finally been given an opportunity to cut his teeth in management at League Two Macclesfield Town. The Silkmen could be the springboard the Arsenal Invincible needs to move on to greater things. Our traders have ‘Big Sol’ at 4/1 to manage in the Premier League one day. Gareth Southgate looks assured in his…

Odds and insight ahead of crucial Gridiron weekend We’re heading into the last five Game Weeks in the NFL, and everything is still at stake. There are more than a few season-defining fixtures on the cards this weekend, including a must-win trip to California for the AFC West’s narrow leaders. Our look at the upcoming action kicks off at the Oakland Coliseum… Chiefs have…

Defender looked like his old self against Spurs Maurizio Sarri will have plenty of things to mull over after Chelsea’s awful display in their 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. The Blues weren’t at the races and were fortunate Spurs didn’t take more of their chances at Wembley. The defeat leaves Chelsea 28/1 outsiders for the title, though they’re still 3/10 to…

Another poor result has piled pressure on the manager Jose Mourinho could leave Manchester United sooner rather than later, according to our latest odds. United’s 0-0 draw at home against Crystal Palace last weekend was the latest disappointing result this season. Mourinho is now 8/11 to go before the final league game of the campaign. “Things had improved for Jose but another drab home…

Arsenal host Tottenham on Sunday It’s the North London derby this weekend, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur duelling it out for local honour. This will be the 183rd competitive meeting between the teams, but it is Arsenal boss Unai Emery’s first experience of the famous fixture. The Spaniard is forging his own path at the Gunners, having been chosen as the man to succeed…

Odds and review of the NBA action Yet another frenzied week in the NBA has seen even more storylines coming to the surface. Kemba Walker and Kyrie Irving gave us a lesson in net-busters as they both ran up 40+ point scores. The LA Lakers are still trying to find some level of consistency and what about Golden State? We peer into the world…