Soccer Betting Podcast

Manchester United’s comeback win over Roma in midweek snapped a nine-game winless run, and it likely kept Michael Carrick in the dugout a little longer.However, the idea that the Red Devils’ fortunes are about to turn was tempered with the news that the club’s hierarchy would target a permanent appointment should they fire Carrick. That’s hardly a vote of confidence in a side that finally returned to winning ways.United being in midweek raised a few eyebrows, but it's the same situation again tomorrow. The reason United are favourites for this contest is likely due, in part, to Villa’s awful record at Old Trafford. They’ve lost 11 of their last 13 Premier League visits to this ground, including each of their previous four. However, the hosts are now 18th in the table, so there will be few better opportunities for Villa to seal all three points at Old Trafford.

Como made Champions League history on Wednesday as they demolished Lens 9-1 on the road, becoming the first team ever to win a game by an eight-goal margin away from home in the process.Cesc Fabregas’ side are the real deal and should be able to demonstrate that in this blockbuster clash with Inter on Sunday. Como have won six games on the spin, scoring 22 goals in the process and conceding just four.They face an Inter side who may still be reeling from their 3-1 Milan derby defeat last weekend. The hosts did follow it with a 3-0 Champions League victory over Feyenoord but this is a real test against one of the in-form teams in Europe.Como have only lost one of their six away games in Serie A, winning four of their road trips, so they look set to serve it up to the defending champions.Fabregas’ men are only two points behind the Nerazzurri and they can make their presence felt by at least avoiding defeat in this clash.

Arsenal landed a major blow in the title race last weekend, leaving Anfield with a 1-0 win and top spot. Now comes a different kind of pressure: backing up that statement against Hull City when anything less than three points would hand their rivals an opening. Liverpool enter Matchday 10 looking to stop a damaging week becoming a full-blown slump. Defeat to Arsenal was followed by another loss at Fenerbahce, making Sunday’s trip to Crystal Palace a test of their response. Palace have lost three straight league games without scoring, but Selhurst Park has rarely been a comfortable assignment for Liverpool. Chelsea’s win last weekend restored some momentum, although a physical Sunderland side could expose the inconsistencies that remain. Tottenham, meanwhile, head to Leeds with renewed confidence—and the challenge of proving their recent revival can last. Billi assesses the weekend’s biggest talking points and strongest betting angles before the international break- before closing out with his Lock. 

Bayern Munich are favourites for Tuesday’s trip to Madrid but an in-form Atletico Madrid look good value to extend their unbeaten run, especially given Bayern's incredibly long list of injuries.Los Colchoneros’ last defeat came in their mid-September trip to Anfield, with them winning eight of their nine games since then, while Bayern Munich were denied a chance to open a gap at the top of the Bundesliga after drawing with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday- their fourth failure to win in their last seven games.Elsewhere, Aston Villa travel to the Nou Camp to take on Barcelona. Emery's side have won all three of their UCL, and if two years ago is anything to go by, they will relish the chance to face Europe's elite. Villa impressively qualified in the top eight in 24/25, beating Bayern Munich 1-0 at Villa Park in the league phase. In the quarter-finals they led PSG away from home before a stoppage-time goal saw them lose 3-1. They then roared back from 2-0 down to win the second leg 3-2 and missed a glut of chances in the final half-hour.

Ruben Amorim faces his first Milan derby under pressure, following two heavy defeats. The former Manchester United boss oversaw a 3-0 loss at Bournemouth before losing 4-2 at home to Bologna in midweek.It’s a tough time to face the champions, with Inter Milan hitting their stride following a 4-3 defeat at home to Club Brugge earlier this month. The Nerazzurri have won four straight games across all competitions, and they’ve moved top of the table.