Soccer Betting Podcast

Manchester United’s first game in the post-Amorim era saw Benjamin Sesko find some form, but his brace was not enough to take all three points from Turf Moor as Darren Fletcher oversaw a 2-2 draw with the Clarets. The former Red Devils midfielder will be in the Old Trafford dugout for the first and maybe the only time this afternoon, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær widely expected to take over next week.

Serie A leaders Inter Milan are odds-on favourites to extend their lead at the top of the table when they host defending champions Napoli in the game if the weekend on Sunday. Just four points separates I Partenopei from the summit of the Italian top tier, and they head to Milan having won four of their last five matches, keeping a clean sheet in each of these victories. The Nerazzurri have only failed to win two of their last six matches, but their recent record against Napoli suggests that Sunday may be a battle.

Billi (@SGPSoccer) breaks down a selection of FA Cup 3rd Round ties, taking place on Saturday on Sunday. The tie of the Round will see Tottenham host Aston Villa. Villa defeated Tottenham 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round last February and will be looking for a repeat tomorrow. The FA Cup should be a high priority for both of these clubs, who should see themselves as genuine trophy contenders, and that can ensure maximum focus.

Billi (@SGPSoccer) breaks down the Matchday 21 Premier League slate— which will see Arsenal host Liverpool in the game of the week on Thursday night. Arsenal will be out to avenge their 1-0 defeat at Anfield earlier this season when they attempt to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League against Liverpool on Thursday.There seems to be zero doubt that Arne Slot’s side will relinquish the title they claimed last season— which was aided by the fact that all of their contenders had major issues. Fast forward to the now, and they trail the table-topping Gunners by 14 points with 18 games to go. The Arsenal boss has tended to go on the defensive against his team’s perceived title rivals on the road, but he is much more likely to unleash the Gunners’ attacking prowess at home against a struggling opponent.

Manchester United are searching for their seventh new manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013 following Monday's dismissal of Ruben Amorim. Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team on an interim basis for Wednesday's Premier League trip to Burnley and the FA Cup third-round tie at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on SundayReports United have yet to decide whether to make a permanent appointment quickly or wait until the summer, when an array of big-name coaches could become available after the FIFA World Cup. Billi (@SGPSoccer) recaps Amorim’s time in charge and takes an In-depth look at the “Next Manchester United Manager” Market. This episode closes out with a Lock from United’s trip to Burnley.

Leeds held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield on New Year’s Day, and they may extend their unbeaten run when inconsistent rivals Manchester United pay a visit to Elland Road.A six-game unbeaten streak has taken Leeds seven points clear of the Premier League relegation zone, and they have taken ten points from the last 15 available at Elland Road.

Billi (@SGPSoccer) breaks down selected matches from the Matchday 18 Serie A slate. Atalanta face their former manager on Saturday as Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma visit Bergamo, in the game of the weekend. Gasperini guided La Dea to Europa League glory in 2024 and then left the club at the end of last season, after securing Champions League football. He should be given a warm welcome by the home crowd.

Billi (@SGPSoccer) breaks down the Matchday 20 EPL slate, which will see Manchester City host Chelsea in the game of the weekend. Chelsea’s poor December form saw them drift 11 points shy of second-placed Manchester City, but Thursday’s shock dismissal of Enzo Maresca on the eve of a trip to the Etihad is only expected to widen that gap.The rash nature of the decision is summed up by the fact that interim boss Calum McFarlane – who arrived as Under 21 head coach only six months ago – needed to have his access pass amended on Friday morning so he could enter the senior side’s training centre. Ironically, Manchester City’s interest in having Maresca succeed Pep Guardiola was reported to be part of the decision to sack him.

Billi (@SGPSoccer) breaks down the EPL Matchday 19 slate. The game of the week will see Arsenal hosting Aston Villa. Aston Villa have entered the title contention conversation after picking up an 11th successive win in all competitions against Chelsea, but they face their biggest test yet when they head to Premier League title favourites Arsenal for their final game of 2025.Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to lose at the Emirates this season, winning 12 of their 14 assignments in front of their own fans to leave them top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables.

Inter suffered Suppercoppa Italiana disappointment recently, losing on penalties to Bologna in the semi-final, but they are fancied to bounce back when they visit Atalanta in this Serie A clash. The Nerazzurri are top, have scored the most goals in Serie A and have dominated the recent head-to-heads between these two teams, winning the last eight meetings between the pair and going unbeaten in the last 15.