Expert football wagers for Sunday, 10th August: Premium betting tips from talkSPORT for top football matches
With the new football season upon us, here's a rundown of some exciting matches happening this weekend across the UK.
FA Community Shield: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace at Wembley
Liverpool are the favourites to win the Community Shield, with predictions pointing towards a narrow victory for the Reds (2-1). Crystal Palace, buoyed by their FA Cup triumph last season, are expected to put up a strong fight, showcasing their creative attacking play. Key players like Mohamed Salah for Liverpool and Eberechi Eze for Palace are likely to make an impact. The betting odds reflect Liverpool with approximately a 62% chance of winning, Crystal Palace around 21%, and a draw possibility at roughly 23% [1][3].
Championship Matches
One of the standout matches in the Championship this weekend is Southampton vs Wrexham. Southampton is among the favourites to win the Championship or secure promotion this season. They are expected to start strongly against Wrexham, with predictions favouring Southampton to get off to a winning start [4].
Premier League: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea's opening game against Crystal Palace is predicted to be a challenging encounter, with experts suggesting a likely draw (1-1). Crystal Palace, as the Community Shield winners, are in good form and are expected to extend their unbeaten run. The presence of key Palace players like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze strengthens their chances against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge [2].
Scottish Premiership: Aberdeen vs Celtic
In the Scottish Premiership, the action includes a match between Aberdeen and champions Celtic. Aberdeen were wasteful in their 2-0 defeat at Hearts and created enough good chances to get something from that game. Aberdeen earned two scoring draws against Celtic in the Premiership and in the Scottish Cup last season. The longshot of the day is Aberdeen v Celtic - Draw and both teams to score @ 5/1 [1].
Off-Field Issues at Sheffield Wednesday
There are ongoing off-field issues at Sheffield Wednesday, with reports suggesting wages are behind. This could potentially impact their performance in the Championship, as they face Leicester City in their opening game.
Leicester City vs Sheffield Wednesday
Leicester City are expected to win their home game against Sheffield Wednesday, with over 2.5 goals predicted. Leicester forward Jordan Ayew is offered at 31/20 to score anytime for Leicester City, following his opener in their 2-0 win over Fiorentina last week [3].
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- This weekend, while watching the Premier League, don't forget to consider placing a sports bet, as the new season offers an array of opportunities, such as the encounter between Chelsea and Crystal Palace, who are predicted to draw.
- For those passionate about football and sports-betting, the FA Community Shield between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Wembley may be an interesting betting prospect, with Liverpool having a 62% chance of winning.
- In addition to the Premier League games, championship matches like Southampton vs Wrexham are also worth keeping an eye on for betting opportunities, as Southampton is one of the favorites to win the Championship this season.
