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Football Tips: Brighton’s Goal Fest, Hull’s Defensive Duel, and Bolton’s Quest for Victory

Posted on: 11 Aug 2023

The much-anticipated return of the Premier League kicks off with newly-promoted Luton Town facing a challenging trip to Brighton. Meanwhile, in the Championship, a Yorkshire derby between Hull and Sheffield Wednesday promises a tense battle, and League One sees Cheltenham hosting a confident Bolton side. From goals galore to tight defensive struggles, this weekend’s football action across England’s top divisions […]

World Football: Jeonbuk Motors, AIK, and Randers in Spotlight

Posted on: 11 Aug 2023

This weekend’s football action takes us on a global tour, with thrilling encounters lined up in South Korea’s K1 League, Sweden’s top flight, and the Danish Superliga. Jeonbuk Motors look to extend their winning streak at home against Suwon Bluewings, while AIK aim to turn their season around under new management against Brommapojkarna. Meanwhile, an attack-minded clash awaits as Randers […]

EFL Cup: Championship Clubs Clash in Round One and Sunderland’s Quick Turnaround

Posted on: 08 Aug 2023

The EFL Cup kicks off with an intriguing battle between Championship sides Huddersfield and Middlesbrough, while Sunderland faces Crewe in a quick turnaround after a Sunday league game. Both matches offer exciting prospects and potential upsets. Let’s take a closer look at these matchups and our top betting tips for the night. Huddersfield v Middlesbrough Tuesday, 7:00pm A rarity in […]

Weekend Football Forecast: Nagasaki, Sandefjord, and Slavia Prague in Focus

Posted on: 04 Aug 2023

As we gear up for an exciting weekend of football, our attention is drawn to three intriguing matches across different leagues. In the Japanese J2 League, V-Varen Nagasaki squares off against Iwaki in a clash of contrasting fortunes. Meanwhile, in the Eliteserien, Sandefjord and Sarpsborg prepare for a potential goal-fest. Finally, in the Czech Republic, Slavia Prague looks to continue […]

English Football Tips: Exciting Championship Clashes Kick Off the New Season

Posted on: 02 Aug 2023

The Championship is back in action with a thrilling season opener between Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton on Friday night. Bristol City takes on Preston North End, while Middlesbrough faces Millwall in exciting clashes set to kick off the new season. Let’s delve into these matchups and unveil our top betting tips for the weekend’s action. Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton – […]

Weekend Football Tips: Thrilling Battles in South Korea, China, and Denmark

Posted on: 27 Jul 2023

As the weekend approaches, football action heats up across continents, offering us a delightful mix of high-stakes encounters. In the South Korean second division, a top-of-the-table clash between Gyeongnam and Gimpo promises an exhilarating showdown. Meanwhile, in the Chinese Super League, Nantong Zhiyun and Cangzhou look to secure crucial points in their bid to avoid relegation. Finally, the Danish Superliga […]

Weekend Football Tips: Thrilling Showdowns Across Continents from Japan to Brazil

Posted on: 20 Jul 2023

As the weekend unfolds, it brings with it an abundance of thrilling football from across the globe. In Japan, we gear up for a dynamic clash between Vissel Kobe and Kawasaki Frontale, where the underdogs could upset the league leaders. Brazil offers us an intriguing match-up with Flamengo looking to close the gap on the runaway leaders against the struggling […]

Weekend Football Tips: Title Chasers and Underdogs Clash in Global Football

Posted on: 14 Jul 2023

The battle for supremacy intensifies in the J1 League and Allsvenskan, with reigning champions and newcomers alike testing their mettle. Meanwhile, in the USL Championship, an underdog strives to defy the odds. As we move into a thrilling weekend of football, both comfort zones and league standings will be challenged. Yokohama F-Marinos v Kawasaki Frontale Saturday, 11:00 am An eye-catching […]

Weekend Football Tips: Competitive Clashes from Norway to the United States

Posted on: 07 Jul 2023

As the weekend approaches, the world of football becomes a thrilling whirlpool of opportunity, adventure, and fierce competition. From the frosty fields of Norway to the lively stadiums of the United States, this weekend’s football tips highlight some of the most anticipated matches from around the Globe. Viking v Haugesund – (Saturday, 5pm) Two in-form outfits take on one another in […]

World Football Tips: USL Championship and Allsvenskan Betting Predictions

Posted on: 29 Jun 2023

Get ready for an action-packed weekend as we dive into the USL Championship and Allsvenskan matches, offering our predictions for goals galore, second-half drama, and both teams finding the back of the net. Charleston Battery v Loudoun Utd Saturday, 12:30am The USL Championship is the second-tier of football in the United States of America, and it is always a card […]

Weekend Football Tips: Goals Betting Tips in J-League, CONCACAF Gold Cup and K League 2

Posted on: 23 Jun 2023

For this weekend’s football, we kick off in the Japanese J-League, where high-flying Yokohama F-Marinos visit Sanfrecce Hiroshima. From Japan, we pivot to a crucial CONCACAF Gold Cup face-off, with the USA squaring off against Jamaica. Then, it’s back to Japan for a J-League showdown between Shonan Bellmare and Sagan Tosu. Lastly, we’ll finish up in South Korea’s K League […]

Weekend Football: Analysing the Hidden Gems in Allsvenskan, MLS, and Serie A

Posted on: 08 Jun 2023

As football enthusiasts around the globe gear up for another thrilling weekend, we find ourselves digging into the tactics, stats, and form guides to extract the hidden gems for your betting pleasure. From the melodious Nordic chants of Allsvenskan in Sweden to the pulsating drumbeats of the MLS in the United States and the passionately fervent roars in Italy’s Serie […]

Weekend Football: St Etienne, Celtic, PSG Match Previews & Tips

Posted on: 31 May 2023

Gear up for a football-filled weekend brimming with decisive matches from different leagues across Europe. We’re focusing on the highly-anticipated fixtures of St Etienne against Valenciennes in France’s Ligue 2, Celtic taking on Inverness for the Scottish Cup, PSG wrapping up their Ligue 1 season against Clermont, and an intriguing clash in the Norwegian Eliteserien between Sandefjord and Odd. With […]

Weekend Predictions: Matches in Ligue 2 and Ligue 1, Plus German Sunday Accumulator Tips

Posted on: 24 May 2023

Kick off your weekend with our insightful analysis and predictions for key matches in France’s Ligue 2 and Ligue 1, along with top accumulator tips for Germany’s 2.Bundesliga finale. Caen vs St Etienne Friday, 7:45pm Caen and St Etienne find themselves in the position of ultimately having nothing to play for in their final two matches of the Ligue 2 […]

Weekend Football: Bordeaux vs Laval, Celtic vs St Mirren, and More

Posted on: 18 May 2023

Don’t miss out on the thrilling weekend football lineup featuring exciting matchups like Bordeaux vs Laval, Celtic vs St Mirren, Austria Lustenau vs Tirol, Slovan Bratislava vs Podbrezova, and Hamburg vs Greuther Furth. Bordeaux v Laval Saturday, 1:45 pm Only three rounds of fixtures remain in the French Ligue 2 and both Bordeaux and Laval are still not entirely sure […]

European Football: Best Betting Tips for this Weekends European Football

Posted on: 11 May 2023

Discover the best betting tips for this weekend’s European football action; Aberdeen vs Hibernian, Caen vs Nimes, Labal vs St Etienne, Rennes v Troyes & Feyenoord v Go Ahead Eagles Aberdeen v Hibernian Saturday, 3pm It was a rare setback for Aberdeen under Barry Robson last time out when going down 1-0 against Rangers at Ibrox, but they are still comfortable inside […]

EFL Tips: Bank Holiday Weekend Over 2.5 Goals EFL Treble

Posted on: 05 May 2023

Cheltenham vs Charlton Sunday, 12:00pm The first part of our Bank Holiday EFL Treble begins on Sunday lunchtime, which is when all the league positions will be finalised in League One. It would be fair to say that there are far more important matches than Cheltenham versus Charlton taking place across the league at that time, but it is still […]

European Football: 4 Top Tips for this Weekends European Football

Posted on: 05 May 2023

Discover top tips for this weekend’s European football action; Zlín vs Jablonec, Rijeka vs Istra, Heidenheim vs Magdeburg and Go Ahead Eagles vs Groningen Zlín vs Jablonec  Saturday, 2pm The Czech First League is one of those which separates at the end of the regulation season, and this encounter is a Relegation Group match. It is the first round of […]

European Football: 3 Top Tips for this Midweeks Games

Posted on: 01 May 2023

Discover top tips for this week’s European football action, featuring Toulouse vs Lens, Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid, and Juventus vs Lecce. Toulouse v Lens Tuesday, 8pm Toulouse secured only their fourth ever trophy when confidently claiming the Coupe de France crown with a resounding 5-1 success over Nantes at the weekend. It would be fair to say copious amounts […]

World Football: Best Betting Tips this Weekend

Posted on: 28 Apr 2023

Get ready for an exciting weekend of world football with these top betting tips. From a low-scoring encounter in the Liga Portugal to a faultless start in Malmö’s latest Allsvenskan title challenge, there’s something for every type of bettor. Moreirense v Tondela Saturday, 2pm This was a Liga Portugal fixture this time last season, but relegation for Moreirense and Tondela […]

EFL Tips: Sunderland vs Watford, Charlton vs Port Vale, & Dorking vs Scunthorpe

Posted on: 27 Apr 2023

As the English Football League season approaches its climax, we’re gearing up for a thrilling final weekend with three key matches on the docket: Sunderland vs Watford, Charlton vs Port Vale, and Dorking vs Scunthorpe. With play-off positions, promotions, and relegations hanging in the balance, these fixtures will be fiercely contested, and each result could drastically alter the final league […]

World Football: Zlin vs Bohemians & Nordsjaelland vs Copenhagen

Posted on: 25 Apr 2023

Zlin vs Bohemians Wednesday, 4.30 pm We are only a few games away from the Czech Republic 1. Liga separating into three as the end of the regulation season approaches. Just two matches remain for all 16 teams to either strengthen their place in the Championship Group, get out of the Relegation Group, or either break out of or into […]

EFL Tips: Anytime Goalscorer Weekend Double

Posted on: 21 Apr 2023

This weekend, James O’Rourke is back with another exciting anytime goalscorer double, selecting the Norwich vs Swansea and Derby v Burton matches as his top picks. Norwich vs Swansea Saturday, 3pm We are very much at the business end of the season in the EFL, and in the Championship in particular there is plenty to play for across almost the […]

Football Cheat Sheet: Best Value Bets for This Saturday’s Football

Posted on: 20 Apr 2023

This weekend’s football cheat sheet features top European teams battling for position, including Serie A’s Lazio on a four-game winning streak hosting struggling Torino. In La Liga2, promotion race contenders Las Palmas and Levante face-off, while in the Czech Republic 1. Liga, Slavia Prague aims to maintain its unbeaten home record against Bohemians. Norwegian Eliteserien sees Bodo/Glimt take on Aalesund, […]

English Championship: Anytime Goalscorer Double Tips

Posted on: 17 Apr 2023

James O’Rourke returns with an anytime goal-scorer double in the English Championship on Tuesday Evening. QPR v Norwich Tuesday, 7.45pm This Championship encounter holds importance at both ends of the table with relegation-threatened QPR welcome play-off hopefuls Norwich to Loftus Road. The Rs sit perilously close to the drop zone, with only a one-point distance to Reading in the third-from-bottom […]






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