Weekend football predictions and complimentary betting accumulator suggestions provided by Steve Davies in 'The Early Bird'
Weekend Football Betting Tips: Premier League, EFL, and European Matches
Get ready for an exciting weekend of football as we delve into the best betting tips for the upcoming matches across various leagues. Here's what you need to know:
Premier League (Sunday, August 24, 2025):
- In the clash between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, consider betting on Over 2.5 goals at odds of +102 with a 51.8% chance and a 2.3% edge. Additionally, Crystal Palace moneyline at +145 offers a 46% chance and 5.2% edge.
- Manchester United are expected to secure a win against Fulham. While betting on Fulham moneyline at +250 might be appealing, an accumulator tip suggests backing Manchester United to win with odds around 2.13, given their strong recent away form.
- Other notable matches include Everton vs. Brighton and Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest, offering betting interest, including bet builder options and potentially goals markets.
EFL and European Matches:
- In the Serie A, consider betting on Juventus vs. Parma with Both Teams To Score (BTTS) at odds of 1.95.
- In La Liga, Real Oviedo vs. Real Madrid might be worth a look, with a bet on Real Madrid with a -1.5 handicap at 1.91.
- The EFL tips are less specific in terms of results, but ongoing Premier League and Serie A matches dominate current tips.
Additional Notes:
- Accumulator (parlay) bets combining these tips are popular for the weekend to maximize potential returns.
- Expert analyses focus on current form, head-to-head stats, and simulation models to determine probabilities and edges, especially in Premier League games.
Notable Matches and Odds:
- The Draw or Crystal Palace Double Chance is offered at 2pts 11-8 for the Sky Sports Main Event match against Huddersfield at 3pm on Saturday. (Coral)
- Auxerre is offered at 3pts 11-8 to beat Lorient in their match at 4.15pm on Sunday. (bet365, Coral)
- Huddersfield has been impressive at the start of the season, with odds of 3pts 17-10 to beat Blackpool in their match at 3pm on Saturday. (Coral)
Other Notable Information:
- Blackpool have lost their last three matches in various competitions.
- Olivier Pantaloni is missing several players for the Lorient match.
- Lorient, who were promoted as Ligue 2 champions, failed to win 10 of their 17 away games last season. However, they held PSG to a 0-0 draw at home last season.
- Auxerre proved to be entertaining and difficult to beat at home last season.
- Chelsea haven't won either of their last two season-openers.
- Bristol City is playing against Charlton.
- Chelsea is playing against Crystal Palace in the Premier League at 2pm on Sunday.
- The Early Bird Acca includes Nice, MK Dons, Inverness, and Bristol City.
- Blackpool boss Steve Bruce apologized to supporters after their recent losses.
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Consider exploring sports betting opportunities for the upcoming weekend football matches, as our betting tips focus on various leagues, including the Premier League, EFL, and European matches. For instance, in the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, betting on Over 2.5 goals or the Crystal Palace moneyline might be advantageous. Additionally, in the EFL, betting on Both Teams To Score (BTTS) in the Serie A match between Juventus and Parma could be profitable. Remember, accumulator bets combining these tips are popular for the weekend to maximize potential returns.
