Betfair Betting Podcast

Cheltenham’s Friday card takes centre stage as Vanessa Ryle is joined by Dan Barber, Katie Midwinter and Sam Turner to sift through the ITV action. The team look at the key form lines, the big talking points and a nod to an old favourite who may have a say in the Cross country.  For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org fo...

Yet another turbulent week has ensued at Liverpool Football Club after Mohamed Salah’s shocking interview was followed by an impressive victory at the San Siro. But the big question remains, can Liverpool be trusted to build momentum and win against an unpredictable Brighton? Unpredictable is also a term used to describe Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea team selection as they face high-flying Everton, with...

Real Madrid and Man City meet again in the Champions League as Pep Guardiola’s side look to propel themselves back into the top 8 picture after defeat last time out against Bayer Leverkusen. The pressure continues to mount on Arne Slot and Liverpool as they face a daunting away trip to the San Siro to face in-form Inter Milan. Whilst Arsenal suffered a rare league defeat at the weekend, they remai...

The Betfair Tingle Creek Chase is the standout race on Saturday’s ITV card, with one of the best two-mile chases of the season taking centre stage on soft ground at Sandown. All eyes are on whether Jonbon can land a remarkable third Tingle Creek crown, but he won’t have things his own way. Willie Mullins sends over Il Etait Temps, a proven Grade 1 winner around Sandown, while Dan Skelton’s L’Eau d...

This Sunday sees Marco Silva and Oliver Glasner go head to head, with Fulham looking to take advantage of Crystal Palace’s poor record post midweek games. Brighton host West Ham, where Lewis Jones has an interesting angle, while Nice are struggling in Ligue 1 and both Mark O’Haire and Emmet O’Keefe are keen to take advantage. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Emmet O’Keefe and Lewis Jones...

Premier League action continues after the midweek games, with Arsenal heading to face an in-form Aston Villa who have won 12 out of their last 14 games in all competitions. Phil Foden is finding his rhythm again. Will he help Manchester City break down a stubborn Sunderland side? Pressure is building on Spurs at home, so is there a chance for Brentford to pile on the misery? Kevin Hatchard is join...

The Premier League action continues in midweek with a full slate of games, and our top-tipping team are on hand to preview each and every one of them! Man United responded to a disappointing home defeat with an impressive victory at Crystal Palace to push themselves back into the top four race ahead of the visit of West Ham on Thursday.  Pressure continues to mount on Thomas Frank and Tottenham ah...

On the back of respective famous victories in the Champions League, Chelsea and Arsenal meet full of confidence in what is set to be a cracker at Stamford Bridge. The Sunday showpiece is yet another crucial test for Arsenal’s title credentials as they look to pull clear of the chasing pack.  Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones give it the full preview treatme...

Vanessa Ryle is joined by Sam Turner, Dan Barber and Katie Midwinter as the team break down a cracking afternoon of racing at Newbury. They take a deep dive into the ultra-competitive Newbury Gold Cup Chase, where a full field of 24 runners throws up angles everywhere you look. The panel also turn their attention to two races from Newcastle, with plenty to debate around Constitution Hill. Will The...

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle remain without a Premier League away win since April and will hope to put an end to that record when they head to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening. Elsewhere in the Premier League Tottenham have the opposite problem to contend with and will be looking to secure a rare home victory against Fulham. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sk...

The in-form Arsenal and Bayern Munich clash at the Emirates on Wednesday night in a game heavily previewed by our top-tipping team of Kevin Hatchard, JimmyThePunt, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones.  Mikel Arteta’s side are yet to concede a goal in the competition so far this season, whilst no team has scored more than Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich, setting up an intriguing encounter!...

Arsenal’s injury issues are once again mounting up at a crucial period in the calendar, with a huge week of fixtures starting on Sunday afternoon against North London rivals Tottenham.  Mark O’Haire and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones are both keen to get Thomas Frank’s team on side, particularly with the news of Gabriel’s absence, though normal service resumes when the pair disagrees on Leeds v Aston Vil...

It’s the Betfair Chase at Haydock, and the ground looks set to be good to soft rather than the usual Haydock heavy. Vanessa Ryle hosts Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Katie Midwinter as they run through this Saturday’s ITV races. Could the better ground set things up for Grey Dawning this year? To learn more about Safer Gambling Week, click here: https://betting.betfair.com/safergamblingweek For more i...

Erling Haaland extended his goal tally to 32 during the international break and next in line to try and stop him is Eddie Howe’s Newcastle. Pep Guardiola’s side are hot on the heels of league leaders Arsenal after a resurgence in form and have the chance to put further pressure on the Gunners before they play on Sunday afternoon. Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones...

Join Vanessa Ryle, Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Brendon Duke for Saturday’s Cheltenham ITV Racing weekend preview. This is your guide to the key betting angles, race analysis and standout tips for the Cheltenham November Meeting. The team breakdown the big races, the form, and the horses you should be watching at Cheltenham in the rain. For more tips and insight on horse racing, visit betting.betfai...

Join Vanessa Ryle, Dan Barber, Sam Turner and Brendan Duke as they run through Friday’s Cheltenham ITV card. Heavy rain is on the way, which makes the picks a bit harder to judge, but there’s still plenty of value to be found. For more tips and insight on horse racing, visit betting.betfair.com/horse-racing18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit begambleaware.org

A crunch game awaits in the Premier League title race on Sunday as Man City face Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. In the final game before the international break, the pair will equally be determined to put the pressure on Arsenal as Kevin Hatchard, Jimmy The Punt, Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones give it the full preview treatment! Newcastle’s alarming away form is an iss...

The Racing Only Bettor team return this Saturday with full coverage of all live ITV races from Wincanton, Aintree and Doncaster. Dan Barber and Katie Midwinter bring their best bets to the table, with Vanessa Ryle in the hot seat guiding the discussion.  For insights on horse racing, head to betting.betfair.com.  18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more.

Sunderland are unbeaten at home in the Premier League but they face their toughest test yet in the form of league leaders Arsenal. After equalling their club record of eight successive clean sheets in all competitions, the team are split as to whether their superb form will continue. Elsewhere in North London, Tottenham are desperate for a league home victory under Thomas Frank but face a resurgen...

A repeat of the 2020 Champions League final awaits in matchday four as PSG host Bayern Munich with both hoping to extend their perfect record in the competition so far. Trent Alexander-Arnold heads back to Anfield as a Real Madrid player for the first time, Arenal are looking to maintain their record of not conceding a goal since September and goals are once again on the menu with some intriguing...

Only winless Wolves find themselves rooted lower in the Premier League table than West Ham, who have been deeply disappointing even after Nuno Espirito Santo took charge of the club. Jake Osgathorpe is joined by Mark O’Haire and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to dissect their downfall ahead of their meeting with Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. Elsewhere, high-flying Bournemouth head to Man City looking to...

Host Vanessa Ryle is joined by our top tipping team, Sam Turner and Dan Barber, as they run through all 10 races on the ITV card. Dan makes a strong case in the Charlie Hall Chase, while Sam has a confident pick lined up for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. For more tips & insight on horse racing head over to betting.betfair.com/horse-racing 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit www.begambleaware.org.

Tottenham host London rivals Chelsea on Saturday evening in a game that normally always lives up to expectation, with goals and cards in abundance.  After an 18/1 winner on the show last week, the team are keen to pick out some more defenders who are value to find the net once again. In the absence of Kevin Hatchard, Jake Osgathorpe guides our top-tipping team of Mark O’Haire and Sky Sports’ Lewis...

Real Madrid host Barcelona in a highly anticipated El Clasico match that football fans around the world will hope lives up to the meetings of last year. 22 goals were scored across four games last term and the top-tipping team of Kevin Hatchard, Mark O’Haire, JimmyThePunt and Mark Stinchcombe are hoping to see more of the same. In the Premier League, in-form Aston Villa will be the latest team to...

It’s Saturday at Cheltenham as the team look at the ITV races with a brilliant afternoon of racing from both Cheltenham and Doncaster. Host Vanessa Ryle is joined by our top tipping team, Sam Turner, Dan Barber and Rachael Blackmore as they bring you all the latest insight and racing tips for the weekend. For more tips & insight on horse racing head over to betting.betfair.com/horse-racing 18+ Ple...