Betfair Betting Podcast

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

Following Enzo Maresca’s departure, Liam Rosenior takes charge of Chelsea for the first time this weekend as his side heads to Charlton for an FA Cup third round fixture.  An appointment that has divided opinion, the Blues will be keen to put a midweek defeat behind them and what better time to do so than Rosenior’s opening game. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to discuss the London derby at The Valley, as well as the rest of the FA Cup clashes on Friday and Saturday, including why Thomas Frank’s Tottenham woes could continue against Aston Villa.  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. 00:00-11:47 Charlton v Chelsea 11:48-17:39 FA Cup winner 17:39-22:25 Man City v Exeter 22:25-31:33 Tottenham v Aston Villa 31:33-37:44 Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 37:44-41:51 Egypt v Ivory Coast 41:51-44:06 Cheltenham v Leicester 44:07-52:35 Newcastle v Bournemouth 52:35-53:29 Podcast treble

Following 14 months in charge of Man United, Ruben Amorim was dismissed with the club sixth in the Premier League, three points off the top four.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Jake Osgathorpe to dissect the huge breaking news, as well as preview all 10 of the midweek fixtures in the top flight! Leaders Arsenal welcome Liverpool, whilst West Ham’s hopes of survival already hang in the balance ahead of a huge home match against Nottingham Forest.  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. 00:00-12:39 Arsenal v Liverpool 12:39-24:35 Burnley v Man United 24:35-27:28 Man City v Brighton 27:28-31:35 Fulham v Chelsea  31:35-35:18 West Ham v Nottingham Forest 35:18-40:03 Crystal Palace v Aston Villa 40:03-44:17 Everton v Wolves 44:17-46:54 Newcastle v Leeds  46:54-50:33 Brentford v Sunderland 50:33-53:18 Bournemouth v Tottenham 53:18-55:01 Podcast Treble

After a successful year winning two trophies, Enzo Maresca became the first manager to lose his job in 2026, on New Year’s Day no less, dismissed by Chelsea after a turbulent few weeks in charge.   They travel to Man City on Sunday afternoon to begin life without the Italian with Liam Rosenior the man backed to takeover at Stamford Bridge.  Meanwhile winless Wolves are backed to register their first victory against their former manager Nuno Espirito Santo and there’s even time to check in with Cheltenham in a League Two clash with Crawley. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe to kick-off the New Year with plenty of eye-catching angles! 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. 0:00-15:33 Man City v Chelsea 15:33-19:15 Leeds v Man United 19:15-28:02 Bournemouth v Arsenal 28:02-31:59 Brighton v Burnley 31:59-34:38 Everton v Brentford 34:38-40:30 Wolves v West Ham 40:30-42:28 Cheltenham v Crawley 42:28-43:45 Podcast treble

The old boys are back. Not the Racing Only Bettor tipping team, but Veterans’ Chase Day at Sandown. We’ve got four races from Sandown and four from Wincanton, all on ITV Racing. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter as they dig into the form and look for value in a proper mid-winter test.

New Year’s Day racing gets the full treatment as we look ahead to a cracking ITV card from Cheltenham sponsored by Betfair. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter to break down four competitive races from Cheltenham, alongside two key contests from Musselburgh.  The team dig into the form, the angles that matter, and where the value might lie as we kick off the year with some proper jumps action. 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.org. For more tips & insight on horse racing head over to betting.betfair.com/horse-racing

A top-class King George VI Chase is in store at Kempton, with a deep, high-quality field. Is this shaping up to be Fact To File versus Gaelic Warrior, part two or can one of the newer names spoil the party? Vanessa Ryle leads the team as Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Brendan Duke are forced to nail their colours to the mast and pick their horses for the Boxing Day showdown. The team also break down the rest of the ITV action from Aintree and Wetherby. Get your money back as a free bet if your multi loses this Boxing Day weekend. Available on any sport. Opt-in required. Place a multiple bet with three legs or more of up to £2-50. More information can be found here: https://promotions.betfair.com/sports-uk-boxing-day

The relentless Premier League schedule continues over the New Year period with Arsenal v Aston Villa the highlight of the midweek slate. Unai Emery’s side made it 11 successive wins with victory over Chelsea at the weekend and could go level with the Gunners if they extend their record further.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to preview all 10 fixtures including Man City’s trip to the Stadium of Light, Leeds heading to Liverpool and Man United hosting winless Wolves. 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. 00:00-14:16 Arsenal v Aston Villa 14:16-20:00 Sunderland v Man City  20:00-24:49 Liverpool v Leeds 24:49-28:28 Chelsea v Bournemouth 28:27-33:31 Man United v Wolves 33:31-36:00 Crystal Palace v Fulham 36:00-39:20 Nottingham Forest v Everton  39:20-44:21 West Ham v Brighton 44:21-48:11 Brentford v Tottenham 48:11-51:30 Burnley v Newcastle 51:30-52:59 Podcast treble

Can Aston Villa win the Premier League? It’s the question that doesn’t seem to be going away after they made it 10 successive wins with victory over Man United on Sunday.  Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe discuss whether Unai Emery’s side can continue their outstanding run of form before exploring the rest of the fixtures over the festive weekend, with goals a big focus in every match! Get your money back as a free bet if your multi loses this Boxing Day weekend. Available on any sport. Opt-in required. Place a multiple bet with three legs or more of up to £2-50. More information can be found here: https://promotions.betfair.com/sports-uk-boxing-day 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. 00:00-07:43 Chelsea v Aston Villa  07:43-15:18 Liverpool v Wolves 15:18-20:27 Brentford v Bournemouth 20:27-29:44 Crystal Palace v Tottenham 29:44-31:11 Podcast treble

Man United and Newcastle contest the only Premier League game on Boxing Day in what could prove to be a vital match in the race for top four. Inconsistency has plagued both sides thus far and with injury problems affecting some big names, it remains to be seen how the match will play out at Old Trafford. Meanwhile there is a full slate of action from the EFL, and the team are targeting Championship strugglers Oxford and Sheffield Wednesday in particular.  Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and Mark Stinchcombe to discuss all of the Boxing Day action, including focus on high-flying Coventry and Southampton.  Get your money back as a free bet if your multi loses this Boxing Day weekend. Available on any sport. Opt-in required. Place a multiple bet with three legs or more of up to £2-50. More information can be found here: https://promotions.betfair.com/sports-uk-boxing-day 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. 00:00-10:56 Man United v Newcastle 10:56-18:27 Sheffield Wednesday v Hull 18:27-20:29Leicester v Watford 20:29-24:29 Oxford v Southampton 24:29-28:48 Coventry v Swansea 28:48-31:07 Cheltenham v Shrewsbury

Aston Villa’s title credentials will once again be tested as they host Man United on Sunday, even if Unai Emery continues to dismiss their chances. Host Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe to discuss the match-up at Villa, with plenty of pre-match focus on Matheus Cunha who has recorded a staggering 16 shots in his last two matches. Meanwhile in Scotland, Hearts, who have become the first non Old Firm team to top the Scottish Premiership at Christmas since 1993, host Rangers in a huge game in 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. 00:00-18:59 Aston Villa v Man United 19:00-26:51 Fulham v Nottingham Forest 26:52-34:09 Villarreal v Barcelona 34:10-39:55 Hearts v Rangers 39:56-44:37 Genoa v Atalanta

It’s a packed Saturday ITV racing podcast as we turn our attention to top-class action from Ascot and Haydock, with Grade 1s, premier handicaps and plenty of angles for the top tipping team to get into. Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber,  Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter. For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more.