Betfair Betting Podcast

With just four weeks to go until the Festival, your top tipping team take a close look at Saturday’s ITV Racing card. Vanessa Ryle, Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter preview the action from Ascot, including the Betfair Ascot Chase. Are the team taking on short-priced favourite Jonbon, or siding with Pic D’Orhy and his strong record at the track? There’s also a look at Haydock, where Myretown bids for a much-needed win for Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore in a key Grand National trial, while Katie puts up a big-priced outsider at Wincanton. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 00:00-25:30 Ascot 25:30-41:20 Haydock 41:20-46:18 Wincanton 46:18-48:54 Naps

The FA Cup action continues on Sunday afternoon and Grimsby have the opportunity to claim another Premier League scalp as they welcome Wolves to Blundell Park. There is a huge Championship clash as Coventry host Middlesbrough, the latter of which who now sit top of the table in place of Frank Lampard’s side after a recent wobble.  The big games continue in Scotland as leaders Hearts travel to Rangers, whilst cards are the focus of a trip to France. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark Stinchcombe, Jimmy The Punt and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to preview the best of the day’s action. For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 0:00-11:52 Oxford v Sunderland 11:53-16:46 Grimsby v Wolves 16:47-21:58 Coventry v Middlesbrough 21:59-25:56 Arsenal v Wigan 25:57-30:31 Birmingham v Leeds 30:32-36:35 Rangers v Hearts  36:36-40:08 Lyon v Nice

Brighton head to Anfield on the back of two successive defeats and with an alarming record of one win in their last 12 Premier League matches.  The pressure is certainly on manager Fabian Hurzeler and an exit from the FA Cup against Liverpool could spell the end for the German. Elsewhere two teams high in the market meet in the form of Aston Villa and Newcastle, whilst Man City will be looking to continue their rampant goalscoring form in the competition when Salford visit the Etihad.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark Stinchcombe, Jimmy The Punt and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to preview the best of the FA Cup and EFL action on Saturday.  Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-05:23 Liverpool v Brighton 05:23-08:34 Man City v Salford 08:34-12:08 Wrexham v Ipswich  12:08-16:57 Aston Villa v Newcastle 16:57-21:46 Norwich v West Brom 21:46-26:44 Port Vale v Bristol City 26:44-31:16 Barnet v Cheltenham 31:16-35:53 Barnsley v Wimbledon  35:53-36:57 Derby v Swansea 36:57-39:35 MK Dons v Newport 39:35-40:42 Podcast treble

The Premier League title race sparked back into life at the weekend as Man City claimed a dramatic win at Anfield, their first league double over Liverpool since 1937.  With the chance to close the gap to three points before Arsenal’s trip to Brentford, this midweek matchday could be of great importance come the end of the season. The drama continues at the bottom of the table after West Ham claimed their third win in four matches but welcome the in-form Man United to the London Stadium on Tuesday night, with one fan in particular hoping they claim a fifth successive win… Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire and Mark Stinchcombe to preview all 10 matches, with angles as big as 19/1! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 0:00-5:59 Brentford v Arsenal 6:00-9:36 West Ham v Man United  9:37-13:56 Chelsea v Leeds  13:57-15:30 Man City v Fulham  15:31-18:03 Sunderland v Liverpool   18:04-24:17 Crystal Palace v Burnley 24:18-25:19 Nottingham Forest v Wolves  25:20-29:48 Tottenham v Newcastle 29:49-36:04 Aston Villa v Brighton 36:05-39:21 Everton v Bournemouth  39:22-40:27 Podcast treble

Liverpool and Man City meet in a heavyweight Premier League clash that could have major title implications should Pep Guardiola’s side drop points for the second successive match. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones who share their best angles to attack on Sunday, including focusing on Brighton v Crystal Palace and Le Classique. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 0:00-16:23 Liverpool v Man City 16:24-25:23 Brighton v Crystal Palace 25:24-29:43 PSG v Marseille 29:44-33:25 Swansea v Sheffield Wednesday 33:26-37:26 Arsenal women v Man City women 37:27-40:26 Valencia v Real Madrid  40:27-44:36 AZ v Ajax

Your top tipping team is back this Saturday with another strong day of ITV racing from Newbury and Warwick. Expect some big prices from Katie Midwinter, Sam Turner lining up an odds-on lay and Timeform’s Dan Barber eyeing a smart 12/1 chance in a Newbury handicap hurdle. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 00:00-32:52 Newbury 32:52-47:20 Warwick 47:20- 51:21 Naps

Michael Carrick won his first three games in charge of Man United, a feat Ruben Amorim only managed once during his tenure at Old Trafford, demonstrating the fast and effective turnaround he has overseen so far.  The Red Devils host Tottenham in a repeat of the 2025 Europa League final at lunchtime on Saturday looking to cement their position in the top four, whilst there’s a huge clash at the bottom of the Premier League when Leeds meet Nottingham Forest. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to discuss all of Saturday’s action which includes expectation of goals across Europe! Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-17:09 Man United v Tottenham 17:10-22:53 Leeds v Nottingham Forest  22:54-25:32 Arsenal v Sunderland 25:33-28:19 Real Sociedad v Elche 28:20-34:38 Wolves v Chelsea 34:39-39:01 Charlton v QPR 39:02-43:19 Freiburg v Werder Bremen 43:20-49:18 Bournemouth v Aston Villa  49:19-50:27 Podcast treble

Our top tipping team of Sam Turner, Dan Barber and Katie Midwinter join Vanessa Ryle as they break down a packed Saturday of racing from the Dublin Racing Festival, Sandown and Musselburgh, before flagging up some early fancies for Sunday at Leopardstown and Musselburgh. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 00:00-27:43 - Leopardstown 27:43-44:33 - Sandown 44:34-46:45 - Mussleborough 46:46-53:44 - Sunday’s racing 53:45-55:49 - Naps

The pressure remains on Thomas Frank as Tottenham slip closer to the relegation zone despite contrasting performances in the Champions League. They’re form in the Premier League, though, is another issue entirely but they may welcome the visit of Man City having boasted an impressive recent record against the Citizens.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe to preview all of Saturday’s action, including if Man United can make it three successive wins and who will come out on top in El Cassico! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-14:10 Tottenham v Man City 14:11-23:29 Man United v Fulham 23:30-26:48 Lyon v Lille  26:49-29:05 Sunderland v Burnley 29:06-36:35 Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace

Following Arsenal’s damaging defeat against Man United, they head to Elland Road four points clear at the top of the Premier League but with Man City in hot pursuit. Bournemouth’s set piece woes are yet again a focus for the panel as they head to Wolves who have impressed in recent weeks under Rob Edwards.  Meanwhile a resurgent West Ham travel across London to face Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea, who secured a top eight Champions League spot in midweek with an impressive victory in Naples. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe to preview all of Saturday’s action.  Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival, starting from 7pm on Friday 23rd January. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-12:50 Leeds v Arsenal 12:51-21:46 Wolves v Bournemouth 21:47-24:46 Brighton v Everton 24:47-31:43 Liverpool v Newcastle 31:44-34:02 Stenhousemuir v Peterhead  34:03-37:59 Chelsea v West Ham 38:00-38:54 Podcast treble

The League Phase reaches its conclusion on Wednesday with plenty still to be determined in the Champions League. Five of the six English sides currently find themselves in the top 8, thus guaranteeing a spot in the knockouts, though the table remains extremely tight and could change endlessly during the last matchday.   Newcastle’s trip to Paris is the main focus for Abigail Davies, Mark O’Haire, JimmyThePunt and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones, whilst they also consider the permutations and the likelihood of goals in a number of fixtures! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-13:55 PSG v Newcastle  13:56-23:22 Man City v Galatasaray  23:23-28:02 Napoli v Chelsea 28:03-34:42 Atletico Madrid v Bodo/Glimt 34:43-40:15 Liverpool v Qarabag  40:16-47:24 Athletic Club v Sporting 47:25-53:28 Club Brugge v Marseille

Michael Carrick is at the wheel and positivity is once again high around Old Trafford following a famous derby victory against Man City last weekend.  Will it last? Well a trip to league leaders awaits on Sunday afternoon which represents one of the hardest tests in world football right now.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Man United fan and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe, as well as top tipsters Mark O’Haire and Mark Stinchcombe to preview all of Sunday’s action, including why Newcastle are the value bet against Aston Villa. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival, starting from 7pm on Friday 23rd January. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-11:04 Newcastle v Aston Villa 11:05-19:10 Arsenal v Man United  19:11-22:52 Hearts v Celtic 22:53-25:36 Schalke v Kaiserslautern  25:36-27:05 Eibar v Almeria  27:06-29:12 La Liga title race  29:13-32:03 Metz v Lyon

It’s Cheltenham Trials Saturday sponsored by Betfair the tipping team look forward to seeing if it’s Sir Gino vs the New Lion. It’s a day of short favs so are the team backing or laying? Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival, starting from 7pm on Friday 23rd January.  For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 Chapters 00:00-34:48 - Cheltenham 34:49-49:48 - Doncaster

Man City remain heavy favourites as they welcome rock bottom Wolves on Saturday, but form suggests it won’t be as straight forward as the odds suggest. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe, who discuss their recent drop-off in form with their title challenge fading. The team then delve into the rest of the Premier League action, even backing Tottenham to win again, before interests in the EFL which include a 135/1 League Two angle, as well as best bets across Europe. Get a £10 free bet when you bet £10 on racing multiples every single weekend leading up to the Cheltenham Festival, starting from 7pm on Friday 23rd January. For more information, click here: https://promos.betfair.com/promotion?promoCode=hrb10g10240126 For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-09:47 Man City v Wolves 09:47-14:08 Burnley v Tottenham 14:08-16:53 Bournemouth v Liverpool 16:53-20:12 Bayern Munich v Augsburg 20:12-23:42 Barrow v Crawley 23:42-26:48 Villarreal v Real Madrid 26:48-30:06 Le Havre v Monaco 30:06-33:40 Bromley v Swindon 33:40-35:01 Podcast treble

Liverpool head to Marseille 12 games unbeaten across all competitions but that doesn’t tell the full story behind their puzzling performances.  A trip to the Vélodrome will be a tough test but one if they overcome, could see them move into the automatic qualification spots ahead of next week’s League Phase conclusion. Elsewhere the pressure continues to mount on Thomas Frank following a late defeat against West Ham on Saturday. His team face Borussia Dortmund who have seen over 3.5 goals in all of their matches in the competition so far! Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Jimmy The Punt and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to preview eight matches in total this midweek.  For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-06:46 Marseille v Liverpool 06:47-13:37 Tottenham v Dortmund 13:37-20:30 Bayern Munich v Union Saint-Gilloise 20:31-30:01 Newcastle v PSV  30:01-33:25 Olympiacos v Bayer Leverkusen 33:25-36:34 Inter Milan v Arsenal  36:34-38:40 Atalanta v Athletic Bilbao 38:40-41:30 Sporting Lisbon v PSG

Wolves have enjoyed a brief resurgence under Rob Edwards as they look to complete the greatest escape of all, now four games unbeaten in all competitions.  They face a side in Newcastle on Sunday that have won twice on the road in the league this season with a chance to reduce the gap between themselves and Burnley. Further to the match at Molineux, Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones supply their best angles across Europe, including why cards are expected to fly in Valencia’s match, and goals are expected in Stuttgart.  For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-11:32 Wolves v Newcastle 11:32-16:42 Aston Villa v Everton 16:42-19:42 Brighton v Bournemouth 19:42-22:16 Stuttgart v Union Berlin  22:16-24:25 Parma v Genoa  24:25-30:50 Getafe v Valencia 30:50-34:29 Real Sociedad v Barcelona

Another packed Saturday of racing, with ITV showing seven races including the Clarence House Chase at Ascot. Can Jonbon turn the tables on Il Etait Temps or will it be a straightforward win for Willie Mullins? Vanessa Ryle is joined by Sam Turner, Katie Midwinter and Dan Barber as they break down the key races from Ascot and Haydock, with the ground looking not very heavy from Haydock. 00:00-24:28 Ascot 24:28-37:05 Haydock 37:05-38:22 Naps

Man United’s new interim boss Michael Carrick faces the hottest baptism of fire possible on Saturday lunchtime, as his side lock horns with their bitter rivals at Old Trafford in the 198th instalment of the Manchester derby. Host Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to discuss that meeting, as well as all the best angles from the Premier League and beyond this weekend! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-12:46 Man City v Man United 12:46-18:01 Sunderland v Crystal Palace   18:01-24:50 Leeds v Fulham 24:50-31:22 Tottenham v West Ham 31:22-35:04 Nottingham Forest v Arsenal  35:04-39:13 Sheffield Wednesday v Portsmouth 39:13-43:47 Grimsby v Barnet  43:47-47:34 Lens v Auxerre  43:47-49:26 Podcast treble

The Racing Only Bettor team look ahead to a busy Saturday, covering the ITV races from Kempton Park, a cracking card at Warwick  and action from Fairyhouse. With an unsettled week of weather, it’s shaping up to be a challenging and fascinating weekend of racing. Chapters 00:00-33:30 Warwick 33:30-51:51 Kempton Park 51:51-55:24 Fairyhouse 55:24-57:43 NAPS

Man United are yet again on the lookout for a new manager following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this week. Darren Fletcher, like he did against Burnley, will take charge of the Red Devils for the visit of Brighton in the FA Cup third round.  Find out what Kevin Hatchard, Jake Osgathorpe, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones think about their current situation, as well as discussing a further three cup matches - one of which is Premier League strugglers West Ham taking on QPR – before a trip to Scotland to catch up on the title race! For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more. 00:00-13:51 Man United v Brighton 13:51-18:29 West Ham v QPR 18:29-21:02 Derby v Leeds 21:02-25:29 Liverpool v Barnsley 25:29-29:56 Aberdeen v Rangers