The football season continues with a thrilling lineup of fixtures across Europe’s top leagues, as Premier League, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 giants return to action. Here’s a full breakdown of matches to bet on this weekend.
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West Ham vs Chelsea
West Ham’s season opener couldn’t have gone much worse, as they were outclassed 3-0 by newly-promoted Sunderland. Chelsea, on the other hand, edged past Crystal Palace thanks to a controversial VAR decision that went their way.
Chelsea have dominated this fixture recently with three straight wins, but their record at the London Stadium is mixed, managing just three wins across the last 11 visits (W3, D2, L6).
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals in the match (2.13 odds)
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Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig
Bayern enter the season after a busy summer that included a trip to the USA for the Club World Cup. Under Vincent Kompany, things remain largely positive, with the Belgian boss having already delivered a Bundesliga title. Leipzig, by contrast, are coming off their worst-ever Bundesliga finish.
With Bayern’s history of strong starts and their attacking firepower, this clash looks primed for goals at both ends.
Best Bet: Both teams to score (1.60 odds)
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Manchester City vs Tottenham
Manchester City stormed into the new campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolves, quickly reclaiming their familiar spot at the Premier League summit. Tottenham also impressed, narrowly losing to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup before cruising past Burnley 3-0 in their league opener.
Goals are almost guaranteed at the Etihad — the last 15 meetings here have produced a staggering 67 goals at an average of 4.47 per game.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals in the match (1.47 odds)
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Marseille vs Paris FC
Marseille will be determined to collect their first points of the campaign, returning to the Stade Vélodrome where they ended last season with four consecutive Ligue 1 wins.
The Vélodrome was a fortress last term, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side losing just once at home from December onwards (W9, D2). Given their dominance and both teams’ shaky defensive records last season, Marseille look set to dictate again on home soil.
Best Bet: Marseille to win to Nil (2.19 odds)
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Arsenal vs Leeds
Arsenal may not have impressed going forward in their 1-0 win over Manchester United, registering just 0.28 xG from open play, but three points are all that mattered to Mikel Arteta’s men as they push for a title challenge. Leeds, meanwhile, made history by becoming the first Championship winners since 2007/08 to win their Premier League opener.
Arsenal’s dominance against promoted sides — and their strong record in this matchup — makes a comfortable home win the most likely outcome.
Best Bet: Arsenal to win to Nil (2.00 odds)
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Mainz vs FC Koln
A busy campaign is already underway for Mainz, who return to European competition for the first time since 2016/17 after finishing sixth in the Bundesliga last season. They’ve started well, edging Dynamo Dresden 1-0 in the DFB-Pokal after an unbeaten pre-season (W4, D1).
For FC Köln, this opener is a major test for their revamped squad. Their away form was their downfall in 2023/24 when they suffered relegation, winning just once on the road (D8, L8).
With both sides often involved in high-scoring encounters, fans can expect plenty of action in front of goal.
Best Bet: Both teams to score (1.71 odds)
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Fulham vs Manchester United
Fulham left it late to grab a point at Brighton, with a 97th-minute equaliser rescuing them after an otherwise flat display. Marco Silva will hope that dramatic finish sparks some momentum.
Manchester United, meanwhile, endured huge frustration last week despite producing one of their strongest showings under Ruben Amorim. The performance offered plenty of positives, even if the result didn’t go their way.
Given United’s promising display and their excellent record at Craven Cottage, backing the Red Devils on the double chance market looks like smart value.
Best Bet: Manchester United to win (2.18)
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