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MLS Best Bets for August 1: Top Picks, Predictions & Odds for Saturday's Matches
MLS The 2026 MLS season continues, with a hefty 14-game slate on Saturday, August 1. We have plenty of huge matchups to look forward to, including Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders at 10:30 pm ET on FS1. On top of that, we also have Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew, Vancouver Whitecaps vs LAFC, FC Cincinnati vs San Jose Earthquakes, Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United, Colorado Rapids vs Austin FCand LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas on the horizon.
MLS Best Bets for July 25: Top Picks, Predictions & Odds for Saturday's Matches
MLS UpdatedJul 24, 2026 Reading time2 min The 2026 MLS season continues, and we have our first full 15-game slate since the World Cup on Saturday, July 25. We have plenty of huge matchups to look forward to, including an FS1 doubleheader featuring Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati at 7:15 pm ET and San Diego FC vs FC Dallas at 9:30 pm ET.
Monaco Grand Prix betting tips: Predictions and expert advice for F1 weekend
2 hours ago Live stream all the action from the Circuit de Monaco without spending anything. TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free. Watch the Monaco GP for free with the Prime Video app. This season of F1 has been really entertaining. I …
England's Top 10 World Cup Scorers
Harry Kane has the opportunity to become England's leading scorer at World Cup finals tournaments. Harry Kane can become England's top World Cup scorer at the 2026 finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada this summer. Gary Lineker currently holds the record with 10 goals, six of which were scored when he won the Golden Boot in Mexico in 1986, but Kane is just two behind on eight and goes into the tournament full of confidence after a prolific season with Bayern Munich.
Notts County vs Salford City predictions: Magpies can soar into League One
Notts County have kept three clean sheets in their last four matches All three goals were scored after the 90th minute in the teams' most recent meeting Recommended Bet: Notts County to win @ 7/5 with LiveScore Bet The regular-season standings held up well in the League Two play-off semi-finals and fourth-placed Salford City will meet fifth-placed Notts County at Wembley on Monday with a place in League One at stake.
All 10 LaLiga Predictions - Week 38
Celta Vigo host Sevilla and will clinch a Europa League place if they avoid defeat Girona need a win at home to Elche to escape the relegation zone Villarreal and Atletico Madrid go head-to-head for third place on Sunday It is the final weekend of LaLiga and there are still issues to be resolved at both ends of the table even though Barcelona have already retained their title.
Brighton vs Manchester United predictions: Hosts' urgency can lead to entertaining finale
Brighton have scored three goals in each of their last two home games Manchester United won 4-2 when these teams met at Old Trafford in October Recommended Bet: Over 3.5 goals Seventh-placed Brighton host third-placed Manchester United on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday but the game matters much more to the home side as they bid to secure European football for next season.
Burnley vs Wolves predictions: Clarets can avoid falling into last place
Burnley won the teams' first league meeting 3-2 in October Wolves have not won any of their 18 away league games this season Recommended Bet: Burnley to win Burnley and Wolves will fight it out on Sunday for the honour of not finishing last in the Premier League and the Clarets can make the most of home advantage to retain 19th place.
QPR vs Derby predictions: Expect a quiet home finale for QPR
QPR have scored only one goal in their last three matches Both teams have scored in just one of the last seven meetings between the teams Recommended Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 5/6 Derby's hopes of making the Championship play-offs rely on neither Hull nor Wrexham taking more than two points from their final two games, and they may even be over before this match starts if the Tigers win at Charlton in an earlier kick-off.
Norwich vs Swansea predictions: Swans value to pick up a point
Norwich have won only one of the teams' last six meetings Swansea are unbeaten in their last three away games Recommended Bet: Draw Norwich come into the weekend technically still in the Championship play-off race, but a point or better from Hull when they visit Charlton in one of Saturday’s early kick offs will end their hopes before their match against Swansea even starts.
Oxford United vs Sheffield Wednesday predictions: Hosts can grind out a victory
Oxford's last two matches have each produced just one goal Sheffield Wednesday have failed to score in their last three away games Recommended Bet: Oxford 1-0 correct score @ 19/4 Oxford may already know their fate by the time they kick off against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday as a draw or a win by Charlton in their 12.30pm kick-off against Hull would end the U's chances of escaping the bottom three.
Middlesbrough vs Watford predictions: Boro can keep out struggling Hornets
Middlesbrough have won six home league games to nil this season Watford have lost their last three games without scoring Recommended Bet: Middlesbrough to win to nil Middlesbrough are likely to have to settle for a place in the play-offs as they bid to end their nine-year stint in the Championship, but they can make it back-to-back home wins by seeing off out-of-sorts Watford at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.
Leicester vs Millwall predictions: Lions can see off relegated Foxes
Leicester have won only one of their last 19 matches Millwall have won six of their last eight away games Recommended Bet: Millwall to win Leicester enjoyed one of the most amazing moments in football history when they won the Premier League as 5,000/1 outsiders in 2015-16, but a decade later they are heading back to League One.
Coventry vs Wrexham predictions: Entertaining contest expected as Sky Blues party
Coventry have lost only one of their last 14 matches There were five goals in the teams' first league meeting this season Recommended Bet: Over 3.5 goals Coventry will be ready to party as they prepare for their final home match of a fantastic Championship campaign at home to Wrexham on Sunday after they clinched the title with a thumping 5-1 home win over Portsmouth on Tuesday.
Manchester City vs Southampton predictions: City can double up at Wembley
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have already shown their class at Wembley after beating Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final Manchester City have won their last five matches, keeping four clean sheets Southampton have failed to score in their last two games against Man City Recommended Bet: Manchester City to win to nil Manchester City can cap an excellent week by booking their place in the FA Cup final for the fourth successive season by beating Championship side Southampton at Wembley on...
All 11 Championship predictions – Week 45
Millwall can go second with a win at relegated Leicester on Friday Ipswich have a chance to respond when they visit West Brom on Saturday Wrexham continue their play-off push when they visit champions Coventry on Sunday Some of the Championship promotion and relegation issues have already been decided, but the penultimate round of fixtures promises to bring more twists and turns at both ends of the table.
Birmingham vs Bristol City predictions: Blues can continue strong finish
Birmingham have won their last two home matches Bristol City have triumphed in only one of their last five away games Recommended Bet: Birmingham to win & both teams to score Birmingham have not turned out to be an irresistible force charging towards a second successive promotion in the Championship that some expected this season, but they have been strong at St Andrew's and can make it three home wins in a row when they host Bristol City on Saturday.
Watford vs Sheffield United predictions: Blades can add to Watford's troubles
Watford have taken only two points from their last four matches Sheffield United have lost only two of their last six away games Recommended Bet: Sheffield United to win Watford's play-off hopes have fizzled out since the turn of the year and Ed Still's side are now 11 points off the top six and in 12th place, in danger of dropping into the bottom half of the standings.
Swansea vs Southampton predictions: Super Saints can extend winning streak to eight games
Southampton have won their last seven matches Swansea have not won either of their last two home fixtures Recommended Bet: Southampton to win Southampton's late-season resurgence has not only seen them burst into the Championship play-off positions, but they also now have their eyes on a potential place in the top two.
Wrexham vs Stoke predictions: Red Dragons can get back to winning ways
Wrexham have lost only six of their 21 home league games Stoke have been beaten in five consecutive away matches Recommended Bet: Wrexham to win Wrexham have slipped out of the Championship play-off positions to seventh place but their dream of an incredible fourth successive promotion remains alive.
All 12 Championship weekend predictions - Week 43
Coventry can clinch promotion when they visit Blackburn on Friday night Third-placed Millwall entertain QPR in an early kick-off on Saturday Ipswich and Middlesbrough go head-to-head on Sunday The pressure is on at both ends of the Championship table with the promotion and relegation battles reaching a crucial stage. This weekend's 12-match programme could go a long way to deciding some of the big issues and we have provided a score prediction for every game.
Burnley vs Brighton predictions: Seagulls set for another road success
Burnley have not won any of their last 11 home league matches Brighton have won their last two away games without conceding Recommended Bet: Brighton to win There are only two 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League on Saturday, but one of them is an intriguing battle between relegation-threatened Burnley and in-form Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor.
West Brom vs Millwall predictions: Lions can end Baggies' improved run
West Brom have won only two of their last 19 matches Millwall have won five of their last six away games Recommended Bet: Millwall to win West Brom have dug in impressively with a six-match unbeaten run to lift themselves out of the Championship relegation zone in recent weeks, but they are worth opposing as favourites when they host promotion-chasing Millwall on Friday at the Hawthorns.
West Brom vs Wrexham predictions: Red Dragons can halt Baggies' revival
West Brom have won only two of their last 15 league matches Wrexham have taken 19 points from their last eight away games in the Championship Recommended Bet: Wrexham to win West Brom have given themselves renewed hope staying in the Championship by climbing out of the relegation zone with wins in their last two league matches but their survival bid could receive another setback when they host Wrexham on Friday.
All 4 FA Cup Quarter-Final Predictions
Mikel Arteta has his Arsenal side still competing for silverware on three fronts this season. Man City take on Liverpool in the headline tie of the round on Saturday League One strugglers Port Vale aim for a huge upset when they visit Chelsea West Ham face off with Leeds for the last semi-final place on Sunday Just eight teams remain in the running to win the FA Cup and by Sunday evening four of them will be eliminated and the others will be heading to Wembley for the semi-finals.
Premier League acca: An 18/1 five-fold for Wednesday's matches
There are five Premier League matches taking place on Wednesday and we have picked out a five-fold to cover the action. There is a full midweek Premier League programme to fit in before the FA Cup fourth-round action at the weekend. Wednesday’s coupon features five top-flight games including Manchester City’s home game against Fulham and Liverpool’s trip to Sunderland. We’ve picked out a bet for each of the games to form an acca that pays out at 18/1, if successful.
Arsenal vs Man Utd talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice | Flipboard
8 hours ago Van Dijk slams refereeing and calls out VAR after mistake costs Liverpool as the Reds lost 3-2 in dramatic fashion. The Netherlands international believes he was fouled and blames the referee and VAR technology for not awarding a free-kick just before Amine Adli scored the winner. Reds suffer South …
talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Club World Cup final
A field of 32 teams in the expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has been reduced to two with only Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea still in with a chance of earning the honour of being the world's best club team. PSG are the first French team to feature in the final but Chelsea are making their third appearance after losing 1-0 to Corinthians in 2012 and winning the title in 2021 with a 2-1 success against Palmeiras after extra-time.
talkSPORT Women’s Euro betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for England vs Wales
England Women delivered the performance they needed in their second match at Euro 2025 and are now strong favourites to progress to the quarter-finals as they close out their campaign against a struggling Wales team. The defending champions got off to a rough start with a 2-1 loss against France but they bounced back in excellent style with a thumping 4-0 win over 2017 winners the Netherlands.
talkSPORT F1 betting tips: Best bets for the British Grand Prix
The race for the 2025 F1 world championship became tighter again when Lando Norris won his third race of the season in Austria on Sunday and now the British driver is looking to follow that with another success in his home race at Silverstone. Norris's McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri still heads the standings, but with a reduced lead of 15 points after the British constructor's fourth one-two finish of the season at the Red Bull Ring.
Palmeiras vs Chelsea Prediction
Posted: 09:36 Thursday 3rd July 2025 There is a place in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup up for grabs when Palmeiras take on Chelsea at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia this weekend. The quarter-final clash will take place at 2am (BST) on Saturday and it will be broadcast live on DAZN & Channel 5. Read on for our best betting tips - including a 6/1 first goalscorer tip - and the early team news ahead of kick-off.
Women's Euro 2025 Top Goalscorer Odds
Posted: 09:50 Wednesday 2nd July 2025 The Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off today in Switzerland, with attention turning not just to the teams vying for the trophy, but also to the players chasing individual glory in the goalscoring charts. The Golden Boot - awarded to the tournament's top scorer - is one of the most coveted honours, and the 2025 edition of the Euros features a stacked field of elite players, four of whom we have handpicked from the betting odds below.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction: 6/1 Betting Tip, Lineups & More
Posted: 19:00 Tuesday 1st July 2025 Real Madrid and Juventus lock horns at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens tonight in the last-16 stage of the Club World Cup, live on DAZN at 8pm. Los Blancos topped Group H, collecting seven points from their three matches, while Juve had to settle for second spot in Group G after being thumped 5-2 by Manchester City in their final game.
England U21 vs Germany U21 Prediction: Best Bets & Lineups for tonight's U21 Euro 2025 Final
Posted: 19:00 Saturday 28th June 2025 With kick-off just moments away, the starting lineups are confirmed and the stage is set for a blockbuster Under 21 Euro 2025 Final between England and Germany, live on Channel 4 at 8pm. The two sides met earlier in the group stage - a tightly contested clash that Germany edged 2-1. The Germans have powered through the tournament with a 100% record, capped by a dominant 3-0 win over France in the semi-finals. But don't write off Lee Carsley’s England.
Real Madrid vs Juventus Prediction: Valverde Tipped to Score, Team News & More
Posted: 17:03 Friday 27th June 2025 Two European heavyweights will lock horns at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Tuesday in the last-16 stage of the Club World Cup, when Real Madrid take on Juventus (8pm, live on DAZN). Los Blancos topped Group H, collecting seven points from their three matches, while Juve had to settle for second spot in Group G after being thumped 5-2 by Manchester City in their final game.
Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction: Di Maria Tipped to Score in Last-16
Posted: 15:20 Friday 27th June 2025 Benfica will face Chelsea in the round-of-16 at the FIFA Club World Cup at 8pm on Saturday in a game that will be played at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina and televised on DAZN. Benfica vs Chelsea Prediction Benfica vs Chelsea Tips Benfica To Qualify #AD. New customers only. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit.
Next Sheffield Wednesday Manager Odds: Six names in the frame
Posted: 14:52 Friday 27th June 2025 Sheffield Wednesday are searching for a new manager with current boss Danny Rohl on the verge of leaving the club. EFL pundit Gab Sutton looks at six candidates in the next Sheffield Wednesday manager odds.
Juventus vs Man City Prediction: Two Betting Tips & Starting Lineups
Posted: 15:31 Thursday 26th June 2025 Group G reaches its climax tonight when Juventus and Man City go head-to-head at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, live on DAZN at 8pm. In a Club World Cup group stage littered by one-sided ties, tonight sees two of the competition’selite European sides clash in a battle for top spot in Group G.
England U21 vs Germany U21 Preview: Winner Odds & How To Watch U21 Euro 2025 Final
Posted: 12:26 Thursday 26th June 2025 England will defend their Under 21 European Championship trophy on Saturday night when they take on Germany in the U21 Euro 2025 Final. The Young Lions edged past the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-finals, while Germany booked their spot in style with a commanding 3-0 win over France, setting up a cracking clash. Read on for all the key details, including the date, venue, how to watch the match, and the latest betting odds. #AD 18+ New customers only.
Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea Prediction
Posted: 08:37 Tuesday 24th June 2025 It’s all to play for in the early hours of Wednesday morning (2am BST) as Esperance De Tunis takes on Chelsea at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, live on Channel 5 and DAZN. Tom Winch has previewed the Club World Cup Group D game and supplied his best bets, which includes a 7/2 fancy in the cards market. Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea Prediction Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea Tips Chelsea To Win & Under 3.5 Goals #AD. New customers only.
talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Tuesday 24 June
The FIFA Club World Cup continues with four crucial games on Tuesday as Groups C and D come to a conclusion. Each group already has one team who have qualified for the last 16 and one who have been eliminated, but first place in both sections has yet to be officially clinched. Boca Juniors need a big win over outclassed part-timers Auckland City to have any chance of progressing from Group C, where Bayern Munich are looking to maintain their 100 per cent record by beating Benfica.
talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Monday 23 June
The FIFA Club World Cup reaches a crucial stage on Monday as the final group games are played in Groups A and B. Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are in action against Palmeiras after getting their first win of the 32-team tournament against FC Porto in their last match. PSG remain the tournament favourites despite their shock defeat by Brazilian side Botafogo in their second match, but the Champions League winners cannot afford to slip up again when they face MLS side Seattle Sounders.
Man City vs Al Ain Prediction
Posted: 11:59 Saturday 21st June 2025 Manchester City meet Al Ain at the Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, with anything but a win likely to see the UAE side knocked out of the Club World Cup. Matthew O’Regan has previewed the Group G duel and handpicked his best two bets. Man City vs Al Ain Prediction Man City vs Al Ain Preview The Citizens endured a difficult season for their standards, limping to a third place finish in the Premier League.
Flamengo vs Chelsea Prediction: Tonight's 2/1 Betting Tip, Preview & Lineups
Posted: 18:00 Friday 20th June 2025 One of the more intriguing Club World Cup group clashes is set to kick off shortly, as Brazilian champions Flamengo face off against Europa Conference League holders Chelsea tonight at 7pm, live on DAZN/ To mark the occasion, BoyleSports are offering new customers £40 in Free Bets plus a 25% Boost on Bet Builder winnings. Read on for Oli Nixon's preview and betting picks, plus information on how to claim the BoyleSports promotion.
Spain U21 vs England U21 Prediction: 9/1 Betting Tip, Preview & Team News
Posted: 15:57 Friday 20th June 2025 England’s U21 team will face tournament favourites Spain on Saturday in the quarter-finals of the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia. The game kicks off at 8pm BST at the City Arena in Trnava and will be televised live in the UK on Channel Four. Spain U21 vs England U21 Prediction (90 minutes) (90 minutes) Spain U21 vs England U21 Tips Draw #AD. New customers only. Min deposit requirement.
talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Thursday 19 June
The FIFA Club World Cup remains the focus of attention and bettors now have the benefit of having seen all the teams in action as the second round of group matches begins on Thursday. There are four matches from the 32-team tournament to enjoy, with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami looking for their first win when they take on Porto in Atlanta. Tournament favourites Paris Saint-Germain are also in action again in the final game of the night when they meet Brazilian side Botafogo.
talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Monday 16 June
The attention of the football world remains squarely on the FIFA Club World Cup as a new week of action begins on Monday. There are three matches from the 32-team tournament to savour, with Chelsea making their first Group D appearance against MLS side Los Angeles FC in the first game of the day (8pm BST).
talkSPORT Chelsea v Los Angeles FC betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice
Chelsea will become the first Premier League team to appear in the new-look Club World Cup competition when they take on MLS side Los Angeles FC in their opening Group D match on Monday. The Blues qualified thanks to their 2020-21 Champions League success and arrive at the tournament on a high after their recent triumph in the UEFA Conference League, which followed them securing a Champions League place by finishing fourth in the league.
Indy 500 Predictions 2025: Indycar Odds, Picks & Best Bets
The 2025 Indy 500 takes place at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon with Josef Newgarden aiming to win for the 3rd straight year. The Team Penske star has a chance to become the first driver to win the iconic auto racing event three times in a row. However, his chances of achieving that took a major hit when his car was disqualified from qualifying for a technical infringement, which means he will take the flag from the back row as the 32nd of the 33 cars.
talkSPORT F1 betting tips: Best bets for the Monaco Grand Prix
The races are coming thick and fast in what is shaping up to be a classic battle for the F1 title this season and this weekend the championship rivals head to the iconic streets of Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix. McLaren's Oscar Piastri tops the standings after winning four of this season's seven races but defending champion Max Verstappen got himself back in the mix with his second victory of the year at Imola last Sunday.
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