Soccer Betting Podcast

The Champions League is back - who will get their hands on the famous trophy in Madrid on 5 June next year? Paris St-Germain are the betting favourites are aiming to win the title for the third year running as the league phase begins on Tuesday. Five English teams will try to stop them, with Arsenal the favourites to better their runners-up slot from last year. Billi takes a deep dive into the Futures market, including the top 6 and positions 9-24- before closing out with a Lock.

United bounced back from a shock defeat to Hull by beating Ipswich last time out, however, Sunday’s trip to Everton will be the first time this season when they are not facing a promoted team.

Everton have enjoyed a positive start to the Premier League season but have seen their squad weakened ahead of the visit of Manchester United on Sunday.The Merseyside club sanctioned exits for Beto and Iliman Ndiaye but were unable to land replacements as a proposed swoop for Folarin Balogun fell through, although Jack Grealish and Ainsley Maitland-Niles have arrived at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Matchday 3 begins with the game of the week, as Inter Milan host Napoli. Inter have been crowned Serie A champions and won the Coppa Italia in the six months since their last meeting with Napoli, and they again look the team to beat in Italy. Cristian Chivu has kept the core of his side intact while still adding quality in the form of John Stones and Curtis Jones, and the Nerazzurri can lay down a first real marker to their title rivals this weekend. Wins over Monza and Cagliari were expected, so last season’s runners-up Napoli are set to provide Inter’s first test of the campaign.

The Premier League season is in full swing, and several intriguing storylines have already been created. On matchday two, there was more misery for Tottenham Hotspur, a new-look Manchester City cranking into gear and Hull City getting a huge win over a relegation rival. 
The biggest match of the weekend takes place at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon when defending champions Arsenal host Chelsea. Many have tipped Chelsea to be the team to challenge The Gunners for this season’s Premier League title, and with a star-studded attack featuring Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, they certainly have the firepower.

Manchester United are aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s shock 2-0 loss at Hull when they take on another newly-promoted side in Ipswich at Old Trafford on Sunday.It was a dismal afternoon for United at the MKM Stadium and Michael Carrick will demand a response from his side against an Ipswich team they have a strong record against.The Red Devils are unbeaten in the last eight meetings between the two sides, a run that was kickstarted by a memorable 9-0 victory at Old Trafford in March 1995.

The game of the weekend is sees two teams that finished in the top four in Serie A last season meet at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, as Napoli host Como.Napoli finished second behind Inter Milan last year, but manager Antonio Conte decided to step down in May, with Massimiliano Allegri now at the helm.The hosts had no issues winning their first game of the season under Allegri against Genoa, but a clash with Como is a much tougher assignment, as Napoli found out last season.

The opening weekend has already given us plenty to think about, but there's little time to dwell on those results as the Premier League moves into its second round of fixtures. From Manchester City's trip to Selhurst Park and Spurs facing Newcastle to Arsenal heading to Villa Park, there are some intriguing games ahead.

Billi breaks down the betting lines - giving you picks for 8 of the 10 matches - before closing out with his Lock, and letting you know where you can find TWO additional BONUS LOCKS for this Matchday 2 slate.

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Despite a summer which saw idolised manager Simone Inzaghi depart, Inter cruised to the title last season, finishing 11 points clear of second-place Napoli to retake the Scudetto from the Partenopei.

The Nerazzurri are expected to be the best team in Italy again and are priced up as the +100 favourites to retain their trophy. They begin their season this evening at home to newly promoted Monza, and should have no issues in getting their title defence off to the perfect start.

Manchester United should be aiming for a Premier League title challenge after a hugely encouraging third-place finish in 2025-26. Michael Carrick galvanised a confidence-stricken squad after replacing Ruben Amorim in January, delivering 12 wins from 17 games and 39 points, more than any other side in the same time period.

The INEOS-led ownership group subsequently handed Carrick a permanent two-year contract that includes the option for an extra year, which was fully deserved. However, they have not yet given the beloved former United midfielder the full backing he needs in the transfer market.
As a result, it feels very unlikely that the Premier League trophy will finally heading back to Old Trafford next May. Carrick is still the picture of composure on the surface, but he will be acutely aware that the Red Devils could be in for yet another frustrating season.

The EPL is Back! The new Premier League season kicks off tomorrow, and Billi gives you all the actionable betting information you need for the opening weekend. Arsenal open their defence at home to Coventry City, who won promotion by landing the Championship title last season. The Sky Blues have invested heavily over the summer and look to have put together a squad that has a decent chance of avoiding an immediate return to the second tier – but they are starting the new season with, what is on paper, the toughest possible test.

The game of the weekend will arguably take place on Sunday afternoon, as Newcastle host Liverpool. Both Liverpool and Newcastle are coming to terms with changes in the dugout, but it seems that Andoni Iraola’s move to Anfield has gone a lot smoother than Matthias Jaissle's 11th hour appointment. Newcastle have had a tumultuous summer with the departure of stars Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes. However, Manager Eddie Howe, the man who took the north-east outfit back into the Champions League, may prove to be their biggest loss. The cloth has been cut and it has left them in a difficult position, so the visit of Liverpool, a team who they have failed to beat in their last 19 league meetings, is far from an ideal start to the new campaign.