UK Football Betting Tips This Weekend

2012 Community Shield Sun 7Aug 14:30

 Man Utd v Man City

KEY STAT: Three of the last four Community Shield clashes have gone to penalties

EXPERT VERDICT: England’s traditional curtain-raiser tends to be tight – three of the last four Community Shield matches have finished in 90-minute draws – and this local derby could be equally close. Manchester United have signed well this summer but neighbours City managed 18 top-flight shutouts last season.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw Bet Here at Bet365

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Championship Sat 6Aug 17:20

 Southampton v Leeds

KEY STAT: There were 151 goals in Leeds’ Championship games last season

EXPERT VERDICT: Leeds had a wonderful attacking approach last season but life could be tricky for boss Simon Grayson, who must do without injured strike duo Luciano Becchio and Davide Somma. Southampton always looked too good for League One and can start their Championship campaign with a win.

RECOMMENDATION: Southampton Bet Here at Bet365

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Championship Sun 7Aug 13:00

 West Ham v Cardiff

KEY STAT: Cardiff scored first in 29 of their 46 league games last season

EXPERT VERDICT: West Ham can land a blow for favourite backers with a victory over a much-changed Cardiff. It’s going to take time for the Bluebirds to recover from the departures of star forward trio Craig Bellamy, Jay Bothroyd and Michael Chopra, while the predicted Upton Park firesale has not developed.

RECOMMENDATION: West Ham  Bet Here at Bet365