Top football tips for Saturday: Football tips for Saturday include bets on Watkins, Haaland and Oyarzabal in action for Aston Villa, Manchester City and Real Sociedad. Expert analysis included. Read on to view today’s best predictions.
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📊 Three Key Stats Behind Today’s Picks
- Tottenham have failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 straight Premier League games.
- Wolves have lost four consecutive opening-day league fixtures.
- Real Sociedad have won three of their last four league meetings with Valencia.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Tottenham begin their Premier League defence at home to Burnley following a dramatic midweek contest against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. Despite penalty heartbreak, Thomas Frank’s men proved their quality against the champions of Europe. Villa Park has become a fortress in recent months, and Spurs have now gone 13 league games without a clean sheet, but their attacking prowess more than compensates for defensive shortcomings.
Burnley return to the top flight boasting a record-breaking defensive campaign in the Championship, conceding just 16 goals across 46 matches. However, their Premier League experience has been unforgiving; they have lost each of their last three opening-day fixtures and failed to beat Tottenham away from home in nine attempts.
With Dominic Solanke fit again and creative sparks like Mohammed Kudus feeding him, Spurs are primed to outgun a stubborn Burnley outfit. The Clarets may find the net, but Tottenham should ultimately have too much firepower.
Best bet – Tottenham Hotspur to Win and Both Teams to Score
Tottenham Hotspur to Win and Both Teams to Score | |
23/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Spurs rarely keep clean sheets but are strong at home. Burnley’s defensive record from the Championship will be tested by Tottenham’s forwards, especially Solanke. With history against the Clarets in North London, Spurs should secure victory, though the visitors could still snatch a goal. | |
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Manchester City enter the season hungry after missing out on major silverware for the first time in eight years. Pep Guardiola has reshaped the side with additions like Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, injecting freshness into a squad that still boasts Erling Haaland’s cutting edge. City thrive on opening weekends, winning seven of their last eight openers while scoring freely.
Wolves are rebuilding under Vítor Pereira and their pre-season has been discouraging: no wins in five, including a limp defeat to Celta Vigo. The sale of Matheus Cunha has left a hole in attack, and the Old Gold have won only one of their last 20 August league games.
City’s dominance over Wolves in recent years — nine wins from ten meetings — adds weight to their favouritism. With Haaland already prolific against this opposition, the champions of 2023–24 should assert themselves again.
Best bet – Manchester City to Win to Nil
Manchester City to Win to Nil | |
7/4 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning City boast an excellent opening-day record, while Wolves’ August form is abysmal. Pereira’s men lack firepower without Cunha and face a daunting task. Guardiola’s refreshed squad and Haaland’s proven record against Wolves suggest a comfortable City victory with a clean sheet. | |
Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Real Sociedad endured a difficult campaign last season, finishing 11th, their lowest in seven years. With Sergio Francisco replacing long-serving Imanol Alguacil, there’s a fresh sense of direction. Pre-season results have been solid, with just one defeat in seven, including a spirited draw with Bournemouth. At home, they remain difficult to beat, and new arrival Gonçalo Guedes adds potency in attack.
Valencia, meanwhile, continue to drift. Once Champions League regulars, Los Che finished 12th last season and enter this campaign still riddled with inconsistency. Summer arrivals like Filip Ugrinic and Arnaut Danjuma add depth, but pre-season was mixed. A comfortable win over Torino contrasted with drab displays elsewhere.
Sociedad have taken three wins from the last four league clashes with Valencia, and captain Mikel Oyarzabal remains key. At the Reale Arena, La Real look best placed to make a positive start against a Valencia side still searching for identity.
Best bet – Real Sociedad to Win
Real Sociedad to Win | |
2/1 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Sociedad have home advantage, recent dominance in this fixture, and the leadership of Oyarzabal. Valencia’s inconsistency and poor away form leave them vulnerable. With a solid pre-season behind them, the Basques should edge this opening-day encounter. | |
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Aston Villa were superb at home last season, unbeaten in 21 across all competitions at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins spearheaded their attack, becoming their all-time Premier League top scorer, and he enjoys facing Newcastle, scoring in each of his last four home matches against them.
Newcastle, on the other hand, ended their campaign with back-to-back defeats and endured a winless pre-season. With Alexander Isak unavailable and Anthony Gordon doubtful, Eddie Howe’s attacking options are stretched. While defensive reinforcements have arrived, Fabian Schär and Dan Burn are likely to face relentless pressure from Watkins and Villa’s creative midfield.
Villa’s consistency at home and Newcastle’s struggles in the summer suggest the hosts can continue their dominance. Watkins looks particularly dangerous, and with Villa keen to set the tone early, another strong home display is expected.
Best bet – Ollie Watkins to Score Anytime
Ollie Watkins to Score Anytime | |
6/5 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Villa’s home record is exceptional, and Watkins has a fine personal record against Newcastle. With Isak missing and Newcastle off-colour in pre-season, Emery’s side should dominate. Watkins finding the net looks a strong bet. | |
🧲 Saturday Super Double
Feeling brave? Try our Daily Super Double, combining two alternative bets from today’s featured matches:
- Manchester City Over 2.5 Goals
- Oyarzabal to Score Anytime (Real Sociedad vs Valencia)
Rationale:
The Super Double combines Manchester City’s attacking strength with Real Sociedad’s reliance on Oyarzabal. City should comfortably create chances against Wolves’ shaky defence, while Oyarzabal’s sharpness and influence in big games make him likely to score. Together, these bets harness form, quality, and key individuals to deliver strong value.
Saturday’s Super Double | |
10/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning The Super Double combines Manchester City’s attacking strength with Real Sociedad’s reliance on Oyarzabal. City should comfortably create chances against Wolves’ shaky defence, while Oyarzabal’s sharpness and influence in big games make him likely to score. Together, these bets harness form, quality, and key individuals to deliver strong value. | |
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