Devin Booker No Longer Top SG According to NBA GM Survey

According to the recent NBA GM survey, Devin Booker is the second-best SG in the NBA. Anthony Edwards sits at the top, with 33% of the vote, while Booker trails him with 23%. Last season, Booker topped the list with 63% of the vote, but a disappointing season for the Phoenix Suns, coupled with a breakout year for Edwards, has seen him fall.
Although the Phoenix Suns were swept at the hands of Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, Booker still had an excellent individual seas...

Mike Budenholzer’s Impact Evident in First Suns Preseason Game

The Phoenix Suns won their first preseason game under new head coach Mike Budenholzer, beating the LA Lakers 118-114.  It was a big come-from-behind victory as they were down by as many as 16 points in the game.
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal played 14 minutes each, only appearing in the first half. LeBron James and Anthony Davis starred for the Lakers after sitting out of their first preseason fixture. The pair combined for 36 points.Throughout training camp, the need to shoot more...

Preseason Gives Suns Youngsters Opportunity to Impress

The Phoenix Suns kick off their preseason schedule on Sunday night against the LA Lakers.  With the NBA regular season just over two weeks away, new head coach Mike Budenholzer will have the opportunity to look at some fringe players fighting to crack the rotation.  The Suns also have one final roster spot which will be up for grabs.
This includes a plethora of youngsters who will be battling for playing time.  For the first time in recent seasons the Suns have a pair of rookies who will contrib...

MLB Division Series: Everything You Need to Know

After a crazy Wild Card round, it is now time for the MLB Division Series.  Here is everything you need to know:

Aside from the New York Yankees, the remaining American League playoff teams all reside in the AL Central division.  The Yankees are the favorites to come out of the AL, however, the other three teams, particularly the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals come in with momentum on their side. The pair provided huge upsets, sweeping the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles.  The Cleve...

Pete Alonso Breaks Milwaukee Brewers Hearts and Sends New York Mets to NLDS

It is the first time that the New York Mets have reached the NLDS since 2015 when they made it to the World Series. 
They booked their place with a remarkable come-from-behind victory in the ninth inning of game three. 
For the Milwaukee Brewers, it was heartbreak, as they were just two outs away from celebration.

This was the only series this season not to end after two games, and just the second ever to reach three in the current Wild Card format.  No team has ever been eliminated after winni...

San Diego Padres Stars Shine in Sweep of Atlanta Braves

A stellar pitching performance from Michael King put the San Diego Padres on their way to a two-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves.  This has set up the NLDS against rivals LA Dodgers.  It will be a fascinating matchup between two of the National League’s most talented and in-form teams, with superstars on both sides.

For the Braves, it marks the first year since 2017 that they have not won a playoff game.  Their loss also confirmed a sixth consecutive elimination game defeat.  It was a year of a...

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

Aston Villa vs Man United PredictionAston Villa are looking to continue their strong start to the season and we are backing them to do so with a win over Man United. Villa are in fantastic form with no losses in their previous seven, including an impressive 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Man United have not won in their last two league games, with a negative three goal difference after six games. Six of the last seven involving Villa have seen over 2.5 goals scored, with s...

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

Brighton vs Tottenham PredictionThis should be a very entertaining fixture between two attacking teams, and we are backing the visitors Tottenham to come away with a narrow win over Brighton. The recent league meetings favour Spurs with three wins in their last four against the Seagulls. Neither side have kept a clean sheet in their last three meetings. Spurs are in good form with five consecutive victories with their last in the league being a 3-0 win at Old Trafford. They will come up agains...

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

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest PredictionChelsea have been in great form in recent weeks with four wins in their last five league fixtures since their opening day defeat against Man City. We are backing them to continue this run with a narrow win over Nottingham Forest. The Blues have been the first to score in eight of their last nine and have been the first-half winners in five of their previous six. Therefore look for them to get off to a quick start once more. It is a similar story in this f...

Bobby Witt Jr Produces Two Game-Winning RBIs to Help Royals Sweep Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles' season has ended at the hands of the Kansas City Royals, who won two games on the road to complete the sweep in the Wildcard Series.

It continues an exciting year for the Royals, who had made the postseason for the first time since 2015, in which they won the World Series — last season they won just 56 games, a huge turnaround in such little time.

For the O’s, it is another year of disappointment after they were swept for the second consecutive year.  This means they are...

Detroit Tigers Cause Upset with Sweep of the Houston Astros in the Wildcard Series

For the first time since 2016, the ALCS will not feature the Houston Astros.  This is because the unlikely success story of the Detroit Tigers will continue as they won both games on the road to sweep the three-game series.

Heading into this series, the difference in playoff experience between the two sides was enormous.  For all but one on the Tigers roster, this was their first taste of postseason baseball.  Matt Vierling was the only member of the team to have made a playoff appearance, havi...

Kevin Durant Contract Extension Addressed at Suns Media Day

NBA Media Day has come and gone, and the potential contract extension of Kevin Durant was amongst many topics discussed with the Phoenix Suns.  Durant is eligible for a one-year $59.7m extension which would keep him under contract until the end of the 26-27 season. He has two more years to go on his current deal which sees him become an unrestricted free agent following the 25-26 season. However, there are no indications yet that they are close to an agreement.
First up to the podium was owner M...

The Playoffs Have Arrived: Everything You Need to Know About the MLB Wildcard Series

October is here and that means just one thing: Playoff baseball has arrived. The regular season concluded yesterday with a chaotic doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.  Both teams ended the day in celebration, whilst the Arizona Diamondbacks had to reflect on a disappointing and premature end to their season.

The two games had serious playoff energy and it perfectly blends into the drama and entertainment which will unfold over the next month. 

But first up is the Wildcar...

Phoenix Suns Stars Heap Praise On Tyus Jones Signing

The signing of point guard Tyus Jones has proved very popular with the Phoenix Suns stars.  As they looked ahead to the new season on media day, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal expressed their delight in welcoming Jones to the squad.
The Suns were very limited in who they could add in the off-season.  They are currently in the second apron of the luxury tax, with $150m committed to the big three of Kevin Durant, Booker and Beal.  According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, this is higher than the payroll of...

New York Yankees Face Big Decision at First Base after Anthony Rizzo Injury

The New York Yankees do not play their first playoff game until Saturday, but they will be sweating on the health of Anthony Rizzo.  The first baseman suffered two fractured fingers after being hit by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

It is devastating timing for the team, as last weekend's series was essentially meaningless after they had clinched the AL East division against the Baltimore Orioles.
Even more so for the player, who has endured his fair share of injuries...

Arizona Diamondbacks Face Anxious Wait to Learn Playoff Fate

For all but two teams, the MLB regular season ended on Sunday, with the postseason just around the corner.  But for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, there are still two games to play.  The pair will play a doubleheader today (Monday 30th September) to determine not only their fate but also the entirety of the National League playoff picture.

This is due to Hurricane Helene, which caused two rainouts, forcing the games to be played after the conclusion of the regular season.

Whilst four NL...

Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Slovan Bratislava vs Man City PredictionDespite Man City failing to win in three of their previous four games, they should win their second Champions League fixture against Slovan Bratislava with ease. City are unbeaten in their previous nine competitive fixtures. They have also won the first half of five of their last seven games, so expect them to get off to a quick start once more. Their Slovakian opponents are without a clean sheet in their previous five, so look for City to enjoy a lot of...

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

Arsenal vs PSG PredictionThis will be a competitive fixture between two of Europe’s top clubs. However, we are backing the hosts Arsenal to narrowly beat PSG. The Gunners are unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions, and have scored first in seven of the previous nine. Therefore, expect them to get off to another strong start. Their home record is also impressive, as they are unbeaten in seven. They have not lost at the Emirates since April. Arsenal have the upper hand in this he...

Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips | Footy Accumulators

Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan PredictionThis is a fixture between two in-form sides and should be a tightly contested game. However, we are backing the hosts to come away with a narrow win to make it two wins from two in the competition. Leverkusen have been in impressive home form, with just one loss in their previous ten competitive home fixtures. The Germans have also won three of their previous four games. Milan have also enjoyed success lately, winning three of their last five. However, da...

New York Yankees Celebrate Clinching AL East

With three games left to play in the regular season, the New York Yankees can finally celebrate being AL East division champions again.  After missing the postseason last year in a disastrous campaign, they bounced back to deservedly earn this title.

They came into this latest series with the Baltimore Orioles with a six-game lead over their AL East rivals, meaning just one win was enough to clinch.  However, the first two games did not go to plan as the O’s secured a series win in the Bronx an...

Phoenix Suns Sign Former Big Man to Training Camp Deal

As the new NBA season quickly approaches, the Phoenix Suns are bringing back a familiar face, veteran Frank Kaminsky. According to his agency, Priority Sports, Kaminsky will be joining the Suns for training camp. The 31-year-old spent last season with Serbian side Partizan Belgrade but has returned to the Suns hoping for another shot at an NBA contract.
Kaminsky played two-and-a-half seasons for the Suns before being waived in 2022.  He was a member of the team that made it to the NBA Finals in...

Phoenix Suns NBA Finals Team: Where Are They Now?

Since the Phoenix Suns’ heartbreaking defeat in the 2021 NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks, it has been nothing but change as they still seek that elusive first championship. Not only are they under new ownership, but the roster turnover has meant the side looks completely unrecognizable from what it did in 2021.  Three years later all but one player has gone. But where are they now?
Monty Williams is largely credited with bringing a culture change to a Suns team that had endured 10 seasons with...

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

West Ham make the trip across London to face Brentford in another derby, as they look to record their second win of the season.

Date: 28/09/24

Kick-off time: 15:00

Venue: Gtech Community Stadium

It has been a rough start for new West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui, after he took over from David Moyes in the summer. After five games, the Hammers are in 14th place with four points following a win and a draw. They are now winless in three league games thanks to defeats to Man City and Chelsea and...

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

Newcastle vs Man City PredictionManchester City face a tricky trip to Newcastle, but we are backing them to return home with all three points. Pep Guardiola’s side have been very impressive away from home, winning their last seven away fixtures in the Premier League stretching back to last season. This fixture last year ended 3-2 in City’s favour, with a huge performance from the returning Kevin De Bruyne including a goal and an assist. City have been very dominant in this fixture in recent ye...
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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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