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10 Matches To Bet On And Value Bets

Get set for an electrifying weekend of football with our top picks from across the globe.

The excitement is building as teams gear up for these upcoming fixtures. Don’t miss out on the action; place your bets today for a chance to win big!


Vasco da Gama vs Gremio (Saturday)

Just three points separate Vasco da Gama and Gremio in the Brasileiro Serie A table as they prepare to face off at Estadio Sao Januario on Saturday evening. Vasco are hovering just above the relegation places, while the two-time league champions from Porto Alegre are mid-table and aiming to revive their push for a Copa Sudamericana spot.

Suggested Bet: Gremio to win

Value Bet: Gremio to win and over 2.5 goals

Vitoria vs Bragantino (Sunday)

Sunday’s meeting at Estadio Manoel Barradas pits struggling Vitoria against in-form Red Bull Bragantino in a battle of opposites. The hosts sit 17th and are in urgent need of points to climb out of the relegation zone, having endured a rough spell. In contrast, Bragantino make the trip to Salvador full of confidence, sitting third in the standings and level on points with Flamengo and Cruzeiro, trailing only on goal difference.

Suggested Bet: Bragantino to win

Value Bet: Bragantino to win and over 2.5 goals


Alloa Athletic vs Dundee (Saturday)

Alloa Athletic will be hoping to extend their perfect start in the Scottish League Cup when they welcome Dundee to Recreation Park on Saturday afternoon. The Wasps come into the tie off the back of a solid home win over Montrose, while Dundee faced a testing outing against Championship side Airdrieonians.

Suggested Bet: Alloa Athletic to win

Value Bet: Alloa Athletic to win and over 2.5 goals

St Mirren vs Annan Athletic (Saturday)

Group D leaders St Mirren are set to host Annan Athletic at St Mirren Park on Saturday, with the aim of tightening their grip at the top. The Saints finally got their season up and running with a win in their previous fixture, in contrast to Annan, who were left reeling from a heavy defeat at home.

Suggested Bet: St Mirren to win

Value Bet: St Mirren to win half-time/full-time


Manchester United vs Leeds United (Saturday)

Manchester United kick off their pre-season schedule on Saturday with a high-profile friendly against Leeds United at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm. The Red Devils have lined up five warm-up matches ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, while newly promoted Leeds are set for three fixtures as they gear up for life back in the top flight.

Suggested Bet: Manchester United to win

Value Bet: Manchester United to win and both teams to score

Reading vs Tottenham (Saturday)

Thomas Frank will take charge of Tottenham Hotspur for the first time on Saturday afternoon as they travel to face Reading in their opening pre-season encounter. Spurs are preparing for a summer tour of the Far East, whereas Reading, currently in League One, have enjoyed a promising start to their pre-season, going unbeaten in their last three outings.

Suggested Bet: Tottenham to win

Value Bet: Tottenham to win and both teams to score


Celtic vs Newcastle United (Saturday)

Celtic Park will play host to a clash of British heavyweights on Saturday afternoon as Scottish champions Celtic welcome Premier League outfit Newcastle United in a pre-season encounter. The match will see last season’s League Cup winners from either side of the border go head-to-head for the inaugural adidas Trophy, with both clubs sharing ties to the German sportswear giant.

Suggested Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Value Bet: Newcastle to win and over 2.5 goals

Nottingham Forest vs Monaco (Saturday)

Nottingham Forest will be aiming to notch their first pre-season victory when they face French top-flight side Monaco at the SMH Group Stadium in Chesterfield on Saturday. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men opened their summer campaign with a goalless stalemate against Chesterfield, while Monaco arrive brimming with confidence after dispatching Coventry City 5-0 in their latest outing.

Suggested Bet: Both teams to score

Value Bet: Monaco to win and both teams to score


Blackburn Rovers vs Everton (Saturday)

Everton step up their pre-season preparations with a visit to Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon to take on Blackburn Rovers. The two sides recently faced Accrington Stanley, with Rovers edging past their Lancashire neighbours, while the Toffees were forced to settle for a draw against the League Two outfit.

Suggested Bet: Both teams to score

Value Bet: Blackburn Rovers to win and both teams to score

Sarpsborg vs Rosenborg (Friday)

Rosenborg will look to build on their recent victory in the Eliteserien as they travel to face Sarpsborg on Friday evening. The hosts, however, have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings, winning four of the last five league encounters between the sides and will be confident of continuing that strong run.

Suggested Bet: Sarpsborg to win

Value Bet: Sarpsborg to win and both teams to score

Tims is a CSA accreditated freelance cricket writer who also does cricket commentary for Guerilla Cricket SA and founder of the Full Quota Podcast.

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