The Suns Are in a 3-Way Battle for the Final Two Play-In Spots

Only 10 games remain in the NBA regular season, but the Phoenix Suns are making one final push for the play-in seeds. For some time, it was tough to envision the Suns even making the top 10 despite their star talent. But a recent upturn in form has seen them close the gap on the teams above them. After a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, their fourth in a row, they now occupy the final play-in position, tied with the 11th-place Dallas Mavericks. They are also half a game back from th...

MLB Opening Day Starting Pitching Matchups

MLB Opening Day, one of the most anticipated days in the American sporting calendar, is just five days away and each starting pitching matchup has now been set. It will be the beginning of what looks to be an exciting season, with plenty of significant player movement. Will the LA Dodgers, bolstered by the starting pitching additions of Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, become back-to-back champions? Are the Juan Soto-less New York Yankees still the team to beat in an open American League? Can Soto’s...

Suns Guard Set to Miss More Time With Another Injury

Injuries have defined Bradley Beal’s Phoenix Suns tenure, and a left hamstring strain will sideline him once more. Now approaching almost two seasons with the franchise, Beal has already missed 50 games, including 21 this season. His latest setback occurred in the Suns’ 107-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon, as he did not return for the second half after recording four points.
Ahead of the Suns’ back-to-back against the Toronto Raptors, head coach Mike Budenholzer said they w...

What happened to the starting XI from Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United debut in 2003?

Everyone recognises Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest footballers of all time; some believe even the best. He joined Manchester United as an 18-year-old from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 with plenty of expectation and promise, and he certainly did not disappoint, going on to produce a phenomenal career filled with success. The Portuguese legend spent his best years at Real Madrid, after an excellent six-year spell at United, where he quickly rose to the top. It all started with his debut ag...

Arsene Wenger ranked his top four favourite players to watch in world football right now

Former Arsenal manager and Premier League legend Arsène Wenger recently named and ranked his four favourite players to watch in the world right now. For this exercise, Arsenal players were excluded, meaning the likes of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard could not be mentioned. Instead, he opted for two fellow Premier League stars and a pair of Real Madrid teammates. Despite being out of management for almost seven years now, leaving the Gunners in 2018, Wenger is still very much involved in foo...

Cole Palmer didn’t hesitate when naming the toughest opponent he’s ever played against

Cole Palmer is only in his second season of being a regular starter in the Premier League, following his move to Chelsea from Manchester City almost two summers ago. However, he has seen a rapid rise to the top, despite his club’s struggles in the league for the past couple of years. The 22-year-old has become a national and even global icon, showcased by the growing popularity of his ‘ice-cold’ celebration. It is tough to envision where Chelsea would be without the young Englishman, who is one...

Every player to score two or more hat-tricks in the Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is Europe’s premier competition and is regarded by many as the biggest trophy to win in club football. The tournament has seen the world’s greatest-ever players compete against each other, including the most illustrious goalscorers. The 2024/25 season has already seen 11 different players score a hat-trick, adding their names to a long list of individuals who have achieved the feat in the competition.
Those who have recorded multiple hat-tricks are part of a smaller...

Gerrit Cole Set to Undergo Dreaded Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was told the dreaded three words no pitcher ever wants to hear: ‘Tommy John surgery’. For some days, it seemed inevitable, but the Yankees confirmed their worst fears on Monday afternoon, announcing that their starting pitcher would undergo surgery the next day. He is now set to miss up to 18 months. He had made a strong start to Spring Training with two starts, the first of which was an impressive outing allowing three hits and one run. His second start against...

Robin van Persie named his six ‘most talented’ former teammates across his entire career

Robin van Persie is arguably one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history, and certainly among the best of his generation. He has succeeded in Turkey, England and his home country of the Netherlands, making a name for himself at Arsenal. The Dutchman spent eight years in north London, ranking as the club’s eighth-highest goalscorer of all-time with 132 strikes. Trophies were scarce with the Gunners, as he only lifted an FA Cup during his time there. His controversial 2012 move to Ma...

Theo Walcott named the ‘best finisher’ he ever played with - ahead of Thierry Henry

Theo Walcott, one of the Premier League’s most iconic speedsters, spent over a decade of his professional career in north London with Arsenal, playing 397 times for the club. Joining in 2006 from Southampton as a talented prospect, he soon broke records, becoming the youngest player to represent England at 17 years old and 75 days. While silverware was not prominent for club and country, with just a pair of FA Cups and Community Shields to boast of, he played alongside a star-studded pool of...

Marcel Desailly named the 'awful' Premier League legend who was the 'toughest' he faced

One of the greatest defenders of his generation, if not ever, Marcel Desailly enjoyed a glittering career at the highest level in Europe. The Frenchman played for 20 years, with stints at huge clubs including Marseille, AC Milan and Chelsea. His trophy cabinet is impressive to say the least, boasting a UEFA Champions League with both Marseille and Milan, two league titles in Italy and an FA Cup victory at Chelsea. Desailly’s great success extends internationally, as he also reached the pinnacle...

Suns Hope Dramatic Comeback Can Fuel Late-Season Surge

The Phoenix Suns needed a win badly, and they got it in unlikely circumstances with a 23-point comeback at home to the LA Clippers on Tuesday night. Winning by two, it was a remarkable turn of events for a Suns team that was being booed by their own fans just minutes before their resurgence began. After producing a strong finish to the first quarter, they fell apart in the second, leading to a 16-point deficit at halftime.
Unsurprisingly, a poor third-quarter team did not stray from the course....

Suns Turn to Unlikely Hero in Fourth Quarter Comeback

The Phoenix Suns do not have many NBA champions on their roster, but two-way player Collin Gillespie is one of them. The former Denver Nuggets man has spent most of the season either on the sidelines injured, or with the team’s G-League affiliate, Valley Suns. But on Tuesday night he was at the heart of a 23-point comeback for the Suns against the LA Clippers, keeping their season alive, which was hanging by a thread.
Gillespie, alongside Kevin Durant, fueled an incredible fourth quarter resurge...

Louis van Gaal named the 5 best players he ever managed - included 2 ex-Man Utd stars

Louis van Gaal has enjoyed a 31-year managerial career which has taken him all over Europe, leading some of the world’s biggest clubs to glory. His journey has involved international management too, taking over his home country of the Netherlands for two separate stints. The Dutchman boasts the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United on his CV, winning major trophies at every spot. It was Ajax where he found himself most successful, lifting three Eredivisie titles and a Champi...

Yankees Lose Big Power with Giancarlo Stanton Set to Miss Opening Day and Beyond

With less than a month until Opening Day in the MLB season, the New York Yankees are resigned to being without Giancarlo Stanton for an extended period. Stanton, along with Aaron Judge, is the team’s most powerful hitter, and his absence will leave a significant hole in the middle of the lineup. An offense which has already been hurt by the departure of Juan Soto, the Yankees would have relied on Stanton’s force behind Judge.

The 35-year-old is suffering from tennis elbow in not one, but both o...

Yankees Dealt Blow in Pitching Department as Luis Gil Faces Spell on Sidelines

Reigning AL Rookie of the Year and New York Yankees starter Luis Gil is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a high-grade right lat sprain. Manager Aaron Boone revealed on Monday afternoon that the right-hander will be shut down from throwing for at least six weeks, which will see him begin the season on the injured list.

The problem first arose for Gil in a bullpen session last week, in which he complained of pain in his right arm, prompting an immediate shutdo...

Steven Gerrard named the two players who 'shocked' him at Liverpool

Many consider Steven Gerrard one of the top players and midfielders in Liverpool and Premier League history. The former England international captained the club to several trophies. This includes the famous comeback in Istanbul, where they defeated AC Milan on penalties to win the 2005 Champions League final. However, his illustrious trophy cabinet did not include a big one: the Premier League title. Regardless, Gerrard goes down as an all-time great, playing with and against some of the bigg...

3 Biggest Moves That Doomed the Phoenix Suns

When the Phoenix Suns made the move to trade for Kevin Durant in February 2023 and pair him with Devin Booker, many placed a championship ceiling on the side, and rightly so. The then-26-year-old superstar had teamed up with a two-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer. They immediately became one of, if not the best, duos in the NBA. Injuries meant they had only played eight games together before the 2023 playoffs. They reached the second round, where the eventual champions, the Denver Nugg...

A Suns Rebuild Should Not Include a Devin Booker Trade

The last two seasons have been a disaster for the Phoenix Suns, and have led to reports of a rebuild in the summer, which could include a Kevin Durant trade, and perhaps more shockingly, Devin Booker’s departure.
No reports suggest an impending break-up between the franchise and its much-loved star; however, the Dallas Mavericks’ recent trade of Luka Doncic shows any player is expendable. Dealing Booker would be a last resort, a scenario where the Suns have got to a point of no return. The Suns...

The 10 tallest players in the Premier League right now have been ranked

The Premier League has been host to plenty of footballing giants in the past, with the legendary figure Peter Crouch particularly standing out. But who are the tallest in the Premier League right now? While footballers come in all different shapes and sizes, having a tall frame can be crucial in certain positions. Goalkeepers need to be large to fill the sticks, while defenders want to be aerially dominant against strikers and vice versa. Those are the two positions which dominate this list o...

Assessing Each Major Yankees Off-Season Move

After losing in the World Series last season, the New York Yankees failed in their pursuit of their prized free agent, Juan Soto. The Dominican superstar instead headed across town to the New York Mets signing a record-breaking 15-year $765m contract. It meant the Yankees were left with a giant hole in what was already a flawed lineup, which they have made great attempts to fill through multiple positions. A huge criticism of the Bronx Bombers was their lack of fundamentals and defensive quality...

Suns Rookie’s Reduced Minutes is Non-Sensical

The Phoenix Suns selected Ryan Dunn with the 28th overall pick in the 2024 draft, appealed by his high defensive upside. His offensive skill set was questionable, but he looked to fill a role in a poor defensive side. He has done exactly that, providing promise to a team whose current and future trajectory looks bleak.
Alongside Kevin Durant, it is safe to say that Dunn is the Suns’ best and most trusted defender. While this says a lot about the poor state of the team’s roster construction, the...

Gabby Agbonlahor named his 'dream' world football XI in 2015 - and it's aged brilliantly

Gabby Agbonlahor is Aston Villa’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 74 goals. He spent his entire career with the club, including 11 consecutive seasons in the top flight. He has played with and against plenty of top players, but who did he regard as the best of the best? In 2015, while still at Villa, he was asked by the club to name his ‘dream’ World XI. During a period when there was supreme talent worldwide, it was a tough task to reduce it to just 11 names. Though th...

Brendan Rodgers Named his All-Time Celtic XI

Growing up in Northern Ireland, Brendan Rodgers was always a supporter of Celtic. After a long coaching stint in English football, including three years at Liverpool, he took charge of his boyhood club for the first of two spells in 2016. He spent two-and-a-half years in Glasgow before returning to the Premier League mid-season with Leicester City, leaving the club top of the Scottish Premiership. Four-and-a-half years later he began his second spell with Celtic, where he has remained since 2023...
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New York Yankees Enjoy Series Win over Boston Red Sox

It was a dramatic weekend in the Bronx as old rivals New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox completed a four-game set.  The hosts recorded three wins to increase their lead at the top of the AL East division to three games over the Baltimore Orioles.

In contrast, the Red Sox have fallen further behind in the race for the wildcard.  At 75-75, they are 4.5 games back of the Minnesota Twins with 12 games to play.

After enjoying a walk-off win courtesy of Jazz Chisholm Jr the night before against the...

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

Newcastle make the trip to London to take on Fulham, with the visitors looking to continue a very strong start to the season.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Craven Cottage

Fulham were denied their second win of the season at the death of their last game against West Ham, as Danny Ings scored a stoppage time equaliser to draw 1-1. It is a result that leaves the club in 12th as they look to improve on last season’s 13th place finish. This followed a win, a draw and a loss in their...

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

Tottenham host Brentford in a London derby, with both sides confident in picking up a result in the fifth game of the Premier League season.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

One win, one draw and two defeats leave Spurs in 13th place in the early weeks of the season. After a fifth place finish last year, they will be looking to make a return to the top four and Champions League. If they are to do so, it will be games such as these where they will have to p...

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Crystal Palace vs Man United PredictionMan United were much improved in their 3-0 victory away at Southampton, and they are facing a winless side in Crystal Palace. United have been good going forward as of late, averaging 1.3 goals per game so far. The hosts have struggled defensively, and have conceded the first goal in five of their six fixtures. This is a fixture which regularly produces goals, and is usually reliable for over 2.5. The previous meeting resulted in a 4-0 loss for United at...

Leicester vs Everton: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Everton travel to face Leicester in what will be a very important early season clash at the bottom of the Premier League table.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: King Power Stadium

After winning the Championship last season, Leicester’s main aim this year is to maintain their top flight status. They are under new manager Steve Cooper as they lost Enzo Maresca to Chelsea, and already face a huge game just five games in. It has been a tricky start for the Foxes, with two points from a...

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

Southampton host Ipswich Town in a clash between two promoted sides, with both looking for a crucial win to kick-start their seasons.

Date: 21/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

Survival is the main aim for Southampton after earning promotion back to the Premier League via the playoffs after one season away. However, it has been a disastrous start to the campaign with four losses from four. This leaves them in the bottom three and with an uphill battle so early into the se...

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

West Ham vs Chelsea PredictionThis London derby should be a tightly contested fixture, though we expect the visitors to leave with a narrow win. West Ham are without a clean sheet in their last nine games against Chelsea. The Blues tend to start well in this fixture, scoring the first goal in seven of the previous nine meetings. Nicolas Jackson scored twice in the most recent meeting at Stamford Bridge, and this season has three goal contributions in four games. He should have a significant...

5 Contenders to Win NBA Scoring Title

There is a lot of offensive talent in the NBA, with plenty of players capable of winning the scoring title.  It is difficult to pick out five players, but which stars have the best chance of leading the scoring charts in 2024-25?
This year is set up to be a very different season for Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. For the first time since 2011, the Warriors will have only one-half of the ‘Splash Brothers’ following  Klay Thompson’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade...

NBA Legend Questions Victor Wembanyama’s Dominance

Shaquille O’Neal has recently questioned the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama’s future dominance, despite a historic rookie campaign for the San Antonio Spurs. Citing his heavy reliance on shooting jumpers, the Hall-of-Famer suggested that the Frenchman’s playstyle does not invoke fear in the opposition compared to other greats in the game.
Speaking on the Pat McAfee show, Shaq said:
Clarifying his ‘dominant’ definition, O’Neal cast doubt on whether Wembanyama fits the criteria.His com...

Leeds United vs Burnley: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Leeds vs Burnley PredictionThis is a game between two promotion hopefuls, and we are backing the home side to come away with the three points. Leeds are unbeaten in their last five meetings against Burnley, with wins in three of the last four games in the league. The latest meeting was in the top flight, which was won 3-1 by Leeds. Expect goals in this game, with the BTTS market landing in three of the last five meetings. Both teams have also found the net in three of the first four Champ...

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

Southampton host Man United at St Mary’s in the first Premier League game following the international break, with both sides in poor form.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 12:30

Venue: St Mary’s Stadium

It has been a tough start to life back in the top flight for Southampton, with three losses to begin the campaign. They were defeated 1-0 in both of their first two games, though could not take advantage of an extra man for the majority of their opener against Newcastle. Although they have yet...

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

Liverpool take on Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League, looking to continue their perfect start to the season.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Anfield

It has been a dream start to life at Liverpool for new manager Arne Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp over the summer. The Reds sit second in the table with three wins from three, behind Man City on goal difference. Their wins have been dominant, scoring seven goals across the victories and keeping three clean sh...

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

Ipswich travel to Brighton to take on a side who have made a flying start to the campaign and are looking to maintain their position towards the top of the Premier League.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Amex Stadium

It has been an excellent start to the season for Brighton and new manager Fabian Hurzeler. At 31 years old, the German is the youngest Premier League manager, but he has settled into life on the south coast very nicely. With two wins from three and a 1-1 draw away a...

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Crystal Palace host Leicester City at Selhurst Park on the fourth weekend of the Premier League season, with both sides still searching for a first win.

Date: 14/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Selhurst Park

After ending last season with six wins in seven under new manager Oliver Glasner, there was plenty of optimism and excitement surrounding Palace heading into this campaign. However, it has not gone quite to plan with just one point from a possible nine. They lost their first two game...

Fulham vs West Ham United: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Fulham vs West Ham PredictionThis should be a close and well-fought affair between two sides who have endured mixed starts to the season. However, we are backing the hosts to come away with a narrow win. After an opening day defeat to Man United, Fulham are unbeaten in their last three, and unbeaten in their last two against West Ham. Fulham have also been the first to score in four of the last five games, whilst the Hammers have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous two games. Thi...

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...
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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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