The 2024/25 European season saw major changes to the format of the UEFA contests. Gone is the round-robin group stage of the competition, replaced by a so-called Swiss league. We have 36 teams rather than 32, and a guaranteed eight games for each club, rather than six. Whatever the rights, wrongs or reasonings behind theRead more
Accumulator bets, often called “accas,” are popular for avid football bettors. They allow fans to combine multiple selections into a single wager, with each bet needing to win for the accumulator to be successful. The appeal lies in the potential for high returns from a relatively small stake, making it exciting and risky. Accumulator betsRead more
On the 22nd of September, Erling Haaland scored after just nine minutes against Arsenal, giving Manchester City the lead against their main title rivals. That goal was massive in a huge game, but it perhaps had greater personal significance to the Norwegian striker. It was his 100th goal for Man City, making him just theRead more
Football betting in the UK is huge. In 2023, YouGov found that seven in ten UK sports bettors had bet on football in the last 12 months, making it the most popular sport for gambling in the entire country. It makes perfect sense, too, as the market is jam-packed with opportunities. From the Premier LeagueRead more
We all want the secret strategy that will help us make a lot of money in football betting. But I have something to tell you, there isn’t one! Yes, no strategy or tool can help you win consistently. After all, betting on sports is about research, knowledge, experience, and one thing that we often forget,Read more
Football is like life in that it is highly unpredictable and capable of frustrating one second and delighting the next. Many expected Liverpool to experience a season of transition under Arne Slot, with the huge gap left by Jürgen Klopp’s departure believed to be too much for the Reds to challenge for the title straightRead more
There is a saying in football that 2-0 is the most dangerous lead. The theory is that at two goals to the good, a side relaxes and takes their foot off the pedal. At that point, the opposition side has nothing to lose and so can play aggressively but without pressure. If they can takeRead more
US philosopher, politician and inventor, Benjamin Franklin, once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Had he been around 200 years later he may well have added “and San Marino losing at football” to that list. Or, if he wanted to play it safe, “San Marino failingRead more
After a summer packed with great footballing action, including the continental championships of Europe (the Euros) and South America (the Copa America), the meat and drink of regular league football has returned. Autumn is almost upon us and thanks to new TV deals there is more action to watch than ever before. If you wantRead more
On the 17th of August, 2024, Liverpool beat newly promoted Ipswich 2-0. It gave the new Reds boss, Arne Slot, the perfect start with the Dutch manager winning his first competitive game in charge of Liverpool. With Liverpool generally considered to be the third favourites for the Premier League title, and few giving the TractorRead more
