Los Angeles Lakers: 2024/25 season preview

There is a lot of pressure on the Los Angeles Lakers this season as they try to win their first Championship since 2020.

Last season they enjoyed their best record since their title triumph, but the franchise knows further improvements must be made to compete again.

Plagued by injuries to several key role players throughout the season the Lakers endured a campaign of inconsistency. This led to an eighth-seed finish and a play-in spot, though they suffered at the hands of a very competitive Wes...

Two-Time NBA Finalist Still Searching for Team in Free Agency

The new NBA season is just weeks away, but Jae Crowder is still without a team.  After spending last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the veteran forward entered free agency. This is where he remains, as one of the top options on the board that remains unsigned. Heading into year 13 of his career, Crowder could provide a tough and experienced 3-and-D wing for any team, especially a contender having played in two NBA Finals. However, no one has made a move yet to sign the veteran.
Milwaukee paid...

4 Dark Horses Who Could Push for NBA MVP Award

As the new NBA season approaches, it is time to start discussing MVP candidates. Several players will force themselves into the conversation, and here we take a look at some potential dark horses who could make a push for the award.
The Minnesota Timberwolves surprised many last season by finishing as the third seed before ultimately falling to the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the Western Conference Finals.  They finished just one game back of the first-seed Oklahoma City Thunder and expect...

Scotland vs Poland: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Scotland host Poland in their opening game of their Nations League campaign, with both sides looking to put an underwhelming Euros behind them.

Date: 05/09/24

Kick-off time: 19:45

Venue: Hampden Park

Group A in the Nations League sees Poland travel to Scotland in a crucial opening game. It provides a great opportunity for either side to pick up a win ahead of further difficult games against Portugal and Croatia. Both teams finished bottom of their group at the Euros, and come into this one i...

Serbia vs Spain: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Serbia vs Spain PredictionIt has been an excellent stretch of form for Spain, and we expect this to continue with a comfortable win over Serbia. They have won nine games in a row and are unbeaten in their last 10 dating back to March. Serbia, in contrast, are winless in their last three and have lost their only meeting with Spain. The Spaniards have also been the first to score in five of their previous seven and goals have been prominent with the Over 2.5 market landing in their last four co...

Portugal vs Croatia: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Portugal vs Croatia PredictionThis should be a competitive game, but we are backing the hosts Portugal to come out on top with a narrow victory. They have won three of the last five meetings against Croatia and should be confident in improving that record. Neither side have kept a clean sheet in the previous four meetings, suggesting goals will be prominent. The BTTS market has landed in four of the previous five meetings between the two sides, and we expect this to continue. Portugal have do...

Phoenix Suns: 2024/25 NBA season preview

​​​​​There is a new coach at the helm of the Phoenix Suns this season, but the trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are back to avenge the embarrassment suffered at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

A lot of eyes will be on the team this season, with the pressure ramping up even more to deliver a first NBA Championship for the franchise.

After acquiring Beal in the summer of 2023 to team up with Booker and Durant, the expectations were s...

Arsenal vs Brighton: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Arsenal welcome Brighton to the Emirates, with both sides looking to continue their perfect starts to the season in the Premier League.

Date: 31/08/24

Kick-off time: 12:30

Venue: Emirates Stadium

After two seasons of finishing runners-up to Man City in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are looking to make it a third time lucky and finally lift the trophy for the first time since 2004. So far, they have won both of their games, including a statement victory last time out at Aston Vil...

Luton vs QPR: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Luton vs QPR PredictionBoth sides have endured disappointing seasons so far, though Luton’s expectations of a promotion battle makes their slow start all the more surprising. However, we are backing the Hatters to pick up their first win of the campaign against a stuttering QPR side. Luton’s superior squad gives them the edge in this contest, and they also have the recent advantage in the head-to-head with two consecutive wins. QPR have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last three agains...

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Burnley vs Blackburn PredictionBurnley suffered their first loss of the season last time out against Sunderland, but we are backing them to respond in comfortable fashion against their rivals Blackburn. The Clarets have been dominant against their opponents, as they are unbeaten in the last nine meetings between the pair, including six consecutive victories. Defensively they have also been strong, not conceding a goal to Blackburn in their previous five, whilst Rovers have failed to keep a cle...

Coventry City vs Norwich City: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Coventry vs Blackburn PredictionNorwich have endured a very disappointing start to the season having yet to pick up a win, and we expect their woes to continue away at Coventry. The Canaries showed improvement in their 1-1 draw with Sheffield United last time out, whilst their opponents recorded a result of the same scoreline at Bristol City. The visitors have an excellent recent head-to-head record against Coventry as they are unbeaten in the last 11 meetings. However, their general form has...

Brentford vs Southampton: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Brentford vs Southampton: PredictionBoth teams have endured contrasting fortunes so far this season, and we expect Southampton’s woes to continue with another defeat. Brentford have the upper hand in this fixture, having won the last three meetings between the two sides. In these three games, the Bees have been perfect at the back, keeping a clean sheet in all of them. On the other hand, Southampton have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last six against Brentford, and they have allowed t...

Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough PredictionCardiff have endured a poor start to the campaign, whilst Middlesbrough have enjoyed a win and a draw in their first three. We expect Cardiff’s woes to continue at home with a comfortable Boro victory. Middlesbrough have won three games in a row against Cardiff, with the Bluebirds failing to keep a clean sheet in their last nine attempts against Michael Carrick’s side. The away side have been the first to score in this fixture in five of the previous six, an...

Bournemouth vs Newcastle: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Bournemouth vs Newcastle PredictionNewcastle will be looking to continue their perfect start to the season, whilst Bournemouth are hoping to improve on their opening game draw. We expect there to be nothing to split the two teams in this early season matchup, with a high scoring draw on the cards. The Cherries will likely be bolstered by the presence of new club record signing Evanilson, who was brought in to fill the void left by the recently departed Dominic Solanke. Look for the forward to...

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Aston Villa vs Arsenal PredictionBoth teams come into this one on the back of opening day victories. Arsenal will be fighting for the title this year whilst Villa will hope to replicate their achievements of last season by finishing in the top four. We expect this to be a very competitive and entertaining game, but there will be nothing to split the pair as they share the points. Goals should be a feature in this one, with the hosts without a clean sheet in their last five. Arsenal are usually...

Swansea City vs Cardiff City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Swansea City vs Cardiff City PredictionBoth sides come into this game in contrasting form, with Cardiff enduring a horror start to the campaign, whilst Swansea are looking to build on their first win. We expect the visitors’ woes to continue with a home victory. Swansea are unbeaten in their last three home games against Cardiff in the South Wales Derby, and in these games they have kept a clean sheet in all of them, averaging two goals per game. The Swans have been superior in this fixture at...

Watford vs Derby: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Watford vs Derby PredictionBoth teams come into this game looking to build on wins from last weekend. For Watford, they are hoping to continue their perfect start, and we are backing them to do so against newly promoted Derby. The visitors recorded an impressive win over promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough last time out, but have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last nine meetings with Watford. The Hornets are unbeaten in their last three against Derby. The hosts have been the first to sco...

Liverpool vs Brentford: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Liverpool vs Brentford PredictionLiverpool return home for their first game of the season at Anfield looking to build on their opening day win over Ipswich. We are backing them to do so, against a Brentford side who also recorded a victory last weekend. The Reds are in good form dating back to last season as they are unbeaten in their last 10 games. Brentford’s victory over Crystal Palace was their first win in five including pre-season. Arne Slot’s side have the edge in the recent head-to-hea...

Wolves vs Chelsea: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Wolves welcome Chelsea to Molineux, with both sides looking to recover from opening day defeats in the second game of the Premier League season.

Date: 25/08/24

Kick-off time: 14:00

Venue: Molineux

The home side fell to a loss in their first game of the season, as they were dealt a tough hand in facing Arsenal away from home. They lost 2-0, though they did enjoy spells in the game where they felt they could have come away with something. A rough end to last season where they lost four of thei...

Watford vs Stoke City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Stoke City travel to take on Watford in their second game of the season, with both sides seeking to continue their winning starts to the campaign.

Date: 17/08/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Vicarage Road

It was bottom half finishes for both Watford and Stoke last season, but they made the perfect start this time around as they look to improve and climb the table. Watford are in their third consecutive season in the second tier following their relegation in 2022, but have seen 11th and 15th p...

Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Norwich City welcome Blackburn Rovers to Carrow Road in the second game of the Championship season, with both sides experiencing contrasting fortunes in their openers.

Date: 17/08/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Carrow Road

The Canaries suffered a shock defeat last weekend as they were defeated 2-0 away from home against newly promoted Oxford United. It was a disaster start for new Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup as they suffered an early blow in their campaign. They had a poor pre-season,...

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers: Prediction, Preview and Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Sheffield United vs QPR PredictionSheffield United are hoping for an immediate return to the Premier League after their disastrous campaign last year. They made the ideal start with a 2-0 win in their opening game against Preston, and we are backing them to beat QPR by the same scoreline this weekend. QPR fell to a 3-1 home defeat against West Brom, and their woes are likely to continue. The Blades are unbeaten in their last six games, and have won three of the previous five meetings between t...

Swansea City vs Preston North End: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Swansea City vs Preston North End PredictionBoth Swansea and Preston fell to defeats in their opening games and are looking to get off the mark this weekend. However, we are backing the home side Swansea to edge the game and take all three points. The Swans are unbeaten in their last three home games against Preston, who have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous three. Although, Swansea have also struggled at the back, not keeping a clean sheet in four against Preston. They have been...

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Sunderland host Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light in their second game, with both sides hoping to pick up another win to continue their perfect starts to the season.

Date: 18/08/24

Kick-off time: 12:00

Venue: Stadium of Light

Both teams enjoyed victories in their openers, Sunderland beating Cardiff 2-0 away from home and Sheffield Wednesday picking up a 4-0 win against Plymouth. The hosts finished 16th last season, and will be hopeful of a great improvement and climbing the table....
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Two-Time NBA Finalist Still Searching for Team in Free Agency

The new NBA season is just weeks away, but Jae Crowder is still without a team.  After spending last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, the veteran forward entered free agency. This is where he remains, as one of the top options on the board that remains unsigned. Heading into year 13 of his career, Crowder could provide a tough and experienced 3-and-D wing for any team, especially a contender having played in two NBA Finals. However, no one has made a move yet to sign the veteran.
Milwaukee paid...

4 Dark Horses Who Could Push for NBA MVP Award

As the new NBA season approaches, it is time to start discussing MVP candidates. Several players will force themselves into the conversation, and here we take a look at some potential dark horses who could make a push for the award.
The Minnesota Timberwolves surprised many last season by finishing as the third seed before ultimately falling to the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the Western Conference Finals.  They finished just one game back of the first-seed Oklahoma City Thunder and expect...

Scotland vs Poland: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Scotland host Poland in their opening game of their Nations League campaign, with both sides looking to put an underwhelming Euros behind them.

Date: 05/09/24

Kick-off time: 19:45

Venue: Hampden Park

Group A in the Nations League sees Poland travel to Scotland in a crucial opening game. It provides a great opportunity for either side to pick up a win ahead of further difficult games against Portugal and Croatia. Both teams finished bottom of their group at the Euros, and come into this one i...

Serbia vs Spain: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Serbia vs Spain PredictionIt has been an excellent stretch of form for Spain, and we expect this to continue with a comfortable win over Serbia. They have won nine games in a row and are unbeaten in their last 10 dating back to March. Serbia, in contrast, are winless in their last three and have lost their only meeting with Spain. The Spaniards have also been the first to score in five of their previous seven and goals have been prominent with the Over 2.5 market landing in their last four co...

Portugal vs Croatia: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Portugal vs Croatia PredictionThis should be a competitive game, but we are backing the hosts Portugal to come out on top with a narrow victory. They have won three of the last five meetings against Croatia and should be confident in improving that record. Neither side have kept a clean sheet in the previous four meetings, suggesting goals will be prominent. The BTTS market has landed in four of the previous five meetings between the two sides, and we expect this to continue. Portugal have do...

Phoenix Suns: 2024/25 NBA season preview

​​​​​There is a new coach at the helm of the Phoenix Suns this season, but the trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are back to avenge the embarrassment suffered at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

A lot of eyes will be on the team this season, with the pressure ramping up even more to deliver a first NBA Championship for the franchise.

After acquiring Beal in the summer of 2023 to team up with Booker and Durant, the expectations were s...

Arsenal vs Brighton: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Arsenal welcome Brighton to the Emirates, with both sides looking to continue their perfect starts to the season in the Premier League.

Date: 31/08/24

Kick-off time: 12:30

Venue: Emirates Stadium

After two seasons of finishing runners-up to Man City in the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are looking to make it a third time lucky and finally lift the trophy for the first time since 2004. So far, they have won both of their games, including a statement victory last time out at Aston Vil...

Luton vs QPR: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Luton vs QPR PredictionBoth sides have endured disappointing seasons so far, though Luton’s expectations of a promotion battle makes their slow start all the more surprising. However, we are backing the Hatters to pick up their first win of the campaign against a stuttering QPR side. Luton’s superior squad gives them the edge in this contest, and they also have the recent advantage in the head-to-head with two consecutive wins. QPR have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last three agains...

Burnley vs Blackburn Rovers: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Burnley vs Blackburn PredictionBurnley suffered their first loss of the season last time out against Sunderland, but we are backing them to respond in comfortable fashion against their rivals Blackburn. The Clarets have been dominant against their opponents, as they are unbeaten in the last nine meetings between the pair, including six consecutive victories. Defensively they have also been strong, not conceding a goal to Blackburn in their previous five, whilst Rovers have failed to keep a cle...

Coventry City vs Norwich City: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Coventry vs Blackburn PredictionNorwich have endured a very disappointing start to the season having yet to pick up a win, and we expect their woes to continue away at Coventry. The Canaries showed improvement in their 1-1 draw with Sheffield United last time out, whilst their opponents recorded a result of the same scoreline at Bristol City. The visitors have an excellent recent head-to-head record against Coventry as they are unbeaten in the last 11 meetings. However, their general form has...

Brentford vs Southampton: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Brentford vs Southampton: PredictionBoth teams have endured contrasting fortunes so far this season, and we expect Southampton’s woes to continue with another defeat. Brentford have the upper hand in this fixture, having won the last three meetings between the two sides. In these three games, the Bees have been perfect at the back, keeping a clean sheet in all of them. On the other hand, Southampton have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last six against Brentford, and they have allowed t...

Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough: Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough PredictionCardiff have endured a poor start to the campaign, whilst Middlesbrough have enjoyed a win and a draw in their first three. We expect Cardiff’s woes to continue at home with a comfortable Boro victory. Middlesbrough have won three games in a row against Cardiff, with the Bluebirds failing to keep a clean sheet in their last nine attempts against Michael Carrick’s side. The away side have been the first to score in this fixture in five of the previous six, an...

Bournemouth vs Newcastle: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Bournemouth vs Newcastle PredictionNewcastle will be looking to continue their perfect start to the season, whilst Bournemouth are hoping to improve on their opening game draw. We expect there to be nothing to split the two teams in this early season matchup, with a high scoring draw on the cards. The Cherries will likely be bolstered by the presence of new club record signing Evanilson, who was brought in to fill the void left by the recently departed Dominic Solanke. Look for the forward to...

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Aston Villa vs Arsenal PredictionBoth teams come into this one on the back of opening day victories. Arsenal will be fighting for the title this year whilst Villa will hope to replicate their achievements of last season by finishing in the top four. We expect this to be a very competitive and entertaining game, but there will be nothing to split the pair as they share the points. Goals should be a feature in this one, with the hosts without a clean sheet in their last five. Arsenal are usually...

Swansea City vs Cardiff City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Swansea City vs Cardiff City PredictionBoth sides come into this game in contrasting form, with Cardiff enduring a horror start to the campaign, whilst Swansea are looking to build on their first win. We expect the visitors’ woes to continue with a home victory. Swansea are unbeaten in their last three home games against Cardiff in the South Wales Derby, and in these games they have kept a clean sheet in all of them, averaging two goals per game. The Swans have been superior in this fixture at...

Watford vs Derby: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Watford vs Derby PredictionBoth teams come into this game looking to build on wins from last weekend. For Watford, they are hoping to continue their perfect start, and we are backing them to do so against newly promoted Derby. The visitors recorded an impressive win over promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough last time out, but have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last nine meetings with Watford. The Hornets are unbeaten in their last three against Derby. The hosts have been the first to sco...

Liverpool vs Brentford: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Liverpool vs Brentford PredictionLiverpool return home for their first game of the season at Anfield looking to build on their opening day win over Ipswich. We are backing them to do so, against a Brentford side who also recorded a victory last weekend. The Reds are in good form dating back to last season as they are unbeaten in their last 10 games. Brentford’s victory over Crystal Palace was their first win in five including pre-season. Arne Slot’s side have the edge in the recent head-to-hea...

Wolves vs Chelsea: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Wolves welcome Chelsea to Molineux, with both sides looking to recover from opening day defeats in the second game of the Premier League season.

Date: 25/08/24

Kick-off time: 14:00

Venue: Molineux

The home side fell to a loss in their first game of the season, as they were dealt a tough hand in facing Arsenal away from home. They lost 2-0, though they did enjoy spells in the game where they felt they could have come away with something. A rough end to last season where they lost four of thei...

Watford vs Stoke City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Stoke City travel to take on Watford in their second game of the season, with both sides seeking to continue their winning starts to the campaign.

Date: 17/08/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Vicarage Road

It was bottom half finishes for both Watford and Stoke last season, but they made the perfect start this time around as they look to improve and climb the table. Watford are in their third consecutive season in the second tier following their relegation in 2022, but have seen 11th and 15th p...

Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Norwich City welcome Blackburn Rovers to Carrow Road in the second game of the Championship season, with both sides experiencing contrasting fortunes in their openers.

Date: 17/08/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Carrow Road

The Canaries suffered a shock defeat last weekend as they were defeated 2-0 away from home against newly promoted Oxford United. It was a disaster start for new Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup as they suffered an early blow in their campaign. They had a poor pre-season,...

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers: Prediction, Preview and Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Sheffield United vs QPR PredictionSheffield United are hoping for an immediate return to the Premier League after their disastrous campaign last year. They made the ideal start with a 2-0 win in their opening game against Preston, and we are backing them to beat QPR by the same scoreline this weekend. QPR fell to a 3-1 home defeat against West Brom, and their woes are likely to continue. The Blades are unbeaten in their last six games, and have won three of the previous five meetings between t...

Swansea City vs Preston North End: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Swansea City vs Preston North End PredictionBoth Swansea and Preston fell to defeats in their opening games and are looking to get off the mark this weekend. However, we are backing the home side Swansea to edge the game and take all three points. The Swans are unbeaten in their last three home games against Preston, who have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous three. Although, Swansea have also struggled at the back, not keeping a clean sheet in four against Preston. They have been...

Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Sunderland host Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light in their second game, with both sides hoping to pick up another win to continue their perfect starts to the season.

Date: 18/08/24

Kick-off time: 12:00

Venue: Stadium of Light

Both teams enjoyed victories in their openers, Sunderland beating Cardiff 2-0 away from home and Sheffield Wednesday picking up a 4-0 win against Plymouth. The hosts finished 16th last season, and will be hopeful of a great improvement and climbing the table....

Plymouth Argyle vs Hull City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Hull City travel to Plymouth Argyle in the second game of the Championship season, with both sides looking to pick up a first win following opening day setbacks.

Date: 17/08/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Home Park

Plymouth narrowly avoided relegation last season by one point, and it was a victory against this weekend’s opponents which secured their safety. They have come into this season under new management, as Wayne Rooney is now at the helm looking to keep the club in the division for a...
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