Manchester City lost their Premier League crown last term and start the bid to win it back with a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening.
I'm surprised to see most pundits writing off City for the title, given they've won four of their last five Premier Leagues and have spent big this summer.
The likes of Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki should energise what looked like a tired team last term and it would be a surprise if they slipped up on day one at Molineux.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City top betting tips
Vitor Pereira did an excellent job at Wolves last season and comfortably saved them from relegation after taking the reins from Gary O'Neill.
But he has been frustrated in his attempts to strengthen the squad this summer and they look considerably weaker after selling Ait-Nouri to City and star man Matheus Cunha to Manchester United.
So it's no surprise to see Pep Guardiola's side as 4/9 favourites with BoyleSports, although you can boost the odds to 6/5 by backing City at -1 in the handicap.
City usually give their opponents a few sights at goal and poor defending saw them exit the Club World Cup early. So Wolves should get a few chances and striker Jorgen Strand Larsen looks good at 10/11 for a shot on target.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
It has been a frustrating summer for Newcastle United and it will be fascinating to see how they get on at Aston Villa today without want-away star Alexander Isak.
The Swede's decision to down tools in a bid to force a move to Liverpool has cast a dark cloud over St James' Park, with Eddie Howe yet to buy a replacement centre-forward.
Some much-needed reinforcements have started to arrive in the last week but the Magpies will probably still need to play a winger such as Anthony Gordon or Anthony Elanga as a makeshift striker.
Financial fair play rules have also hindered Aston Villa's attempts to build on two excellent seasons under Unai Emery.
Nice's Evann Guessand is the only notable arrival but Villa still have plenty of firepower and Donyell Malen has looked pretty sharp in pre-season. Doubling up a shot on target for the Dutchman with the same bet for Newcastle star Gordon pays 7/4 in a bet builder at Bet365.
These teams are pretty evenly matched so the half-time draw also appeals at 5/4 with BoyleSports.
Greenock Morton vs Aberdeen
There's the potential for a League Cup shock in Scotland today as Aberdeen head south to take on Championship side Morton.
The Dons have not made a good start to the season, suffering back-to-back 2-0 defeats against Hearts and Celtic.
The fixtures computer wasn't kind to them but what will concern fans is how poor Jimmy Thelin's side were in both of those games.
New striker Kusini Yengi looks devoid of confidence and I'd be surprised if he started again today after looking completely out of his depth in that defeat to the Hoops.
Morton's only defeat in six games this season was away to Motherwell in the League Cup group stage and they've drawn their opening two games in the Championship.
Dougie Imrie's side are always a tough nut to crack so they could be worth a punt in the double chance at 6/4 with BoyleSports.
Betting against thrills looks a safer option and under 2.5 goals is evens with the same firm.
St Johnstone vs Motherwell
There should be more goalmouth action at McDiarmid Park as Motherwell take on St Johnstone in another last-16 League Cup tie.
Both teams are unbeaten so far this season, with Saints winning six out of six and Well claiming three wins and three draws.
Simo Valakari's side are playing some lovely football and I had a punt on them at 6/4 to win the Championship this week on the basis of their wins over Partick and Raith.
New Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou also has his side playing progressive football so this game should be a good watch. Combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals looks good in this one at 23/20 with BoyleSports.
Saints winger Josh McPake has started the season in fine form, netting four times, so looks a bit overpriced for a goal at 9/2 with Unibet.
Saturday's Super Singles
- Manchester City -1 handicap 6/5 BoyleSports
- Under 2.5 goals in Morton v Aberdeen Evens BoyleSports
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals in St Johnstone v Motherwell 23/20 William Hill
Deadly double
- Donyell Malen and Anthony Gordon over 0.5 shots on target 7/4 Bet365
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Sunderland v West Ham
Sunderland to win at 12/5 (NAP)
Sunderland done some shrewd business during the summer with some experienced signings. the odds are the wrong way round for this fixture imo.
Sunday
Man Utd v Arsenal
Draw at 11/4 (NAP)
Best of luck
Good shout last night macca, made me a few bob 👍
Always nice to get off to a winning start, always going to be goals in that fixture.
Well done macca👍
Valerenga 2 vs Gneist
Over 4.5mgs @ 11/10 (bet365)
Game Oslo vs Ullern
Over 4.5mgs @ 11/8 (bet365)
Small stake
Double on above @ 4/1 (bet365)
Expect a few goals in the above games, what I would say is the Asian lines certainly appeal, particularly evens on the Ullern game if you want a bit more safety. Ullern games have been good for goals, seeing 9 out their 15 going 5 or more, with the reverse fixture ending 4-4. Valerenga 2 are in the same boat with 10 of their 15 games seeing 5 or more goals with the reverse fixture ending 3-2.
Albion Rovers vs Throniewood Utd
Over 4.5mgs @ 7/4 (bet365)
I don’t think this should be 7/4. Albion are hardly blowing teams away in the lowland league but should have too much quality here while likely to concede. Generally a bit cautious about these teams from the west of Scotland league but Thorniewood look the likely of the three games today to see goals. Worth a small stake.
Good luck 🤞
30 shots in the game 1 goal typical when your put money on it 🤣🤦
My god this sites harsh work these days lads , anyway a premier league treble for today to start the seasons proper betting off ,
Aston Villa Over 2.5mgs
Sunderland 11+ match corners
Tottenham Over 1.5 team goals
Treble pays 4.79/1 , 👍
Going to have a crack at this Deano 🤞
Maybe I won’t. Villa game early kick off 😂
Good shout AC still 0-0 after 60 mins 🤣
Dan Burn anything goal in lunch time game Villa v Newcastle 13/1@ corals. GL all 🍀today.👍
Meant anytime goal😖
Always worth a play Jimba, Newcastle will struggle to attract top players now as they will fear they won’t be able to further their career’s. It’s a bad look from Newcastle and their owners.
70/1 punt to start the season. Burn header on target and mcginn shot on target from outside the box.
Goals in the East Kilbride game have come in slightly overnight. Over 3.5 now 13/8 and over 4.5 now 18/5 with Hills 🤞🤞
Another East Kilbride game with 4 goals in it. Again unlucky not to land the over 4.5 👍
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Good luck all! 👍🏼
Uruguay Clausura Kick off 10 pm
Nacional De Football v Club Atletico Progreso
Over 3.5 goals at 11/8
Over 4.5 goals at 3/1
A bit of Interest for later on.
Best of luck
Smashing set of first day tips Macca.
Mystic ball macca
With this new 8 second rule for keepers
You think this has/will affect the corners market ?
Odds will be lower now surely
Estrela v Benfica both teams to and over 2.5match goals@6/4 NAP
Both teams to score and over 3.5match goals@12/5 NB