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FIFA World Cup odds and 2026 betting favourites: Spain, England and France the favorites, Canada is a long shot

The 2026 World Cup is less than a year away, so let’s look at the field.

The latest: Spain is favoured at the moment, followed closely by England, France, Argentina and Portugal. This tournament, hosted jointly between Canada, the United States and Mexico, will be the first to include 48 teams — up from 32 in past years. Les Rouges are a 250-to-1 long shot.

Here are the latest FIFA World Cup odds for the 2026 soccer event.

Country	Odds
Spain	+450
England	+650
France	+700
Argentina	+800
Portugal	+1,100
Germany	+1,200
Netherlands	+2,000
Norway	+3,300
Italy	+4,000
Canada	+25,000

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English Premier League betting odds and favourites: Arsenal pull away as favourite, Man City challenging for second

Arsenal is pulling away from the rest of the table with a five-point lead through 13 matches.

The latest: The Gunners have pulled away in recent weeks, with their outstanding defence giving up less than a goal per contest. However, just five and six points behind them are Manchester City and Chelsea, with Erling Haaland’s 14 goals in 13 games leading the charge.

Here are the latest Premier League betting odds for the 2025-26 season.

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Top European soccer picks and predictions Nov. 30: Expect a dominant performance from Real Madrid

The top soccer teams in Europe are in action this weekend across various leagues.

The pre-weekend narrative: Real Madrid aims to stay in first place in La Liga and can secure its position for at least another week with a win over Girona. In England, look for Liverpool to bounce back from a bad run of form.

Check out this weekend’s best European soccer picks and predictions for games on Nov. 30, featuring a best bet on Atalanta vs. Fiorentina.

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Soccer picks: Nov. 30

Girona vs. Real Madrid (Nov. 30, 3 p.m. ET)

Best bet: Real Madrid halftime/fulltime (+100)

Real Madrid continues to be the gold standard in European soccer. Los Blancos sit atop the table with 32 points in 13 matches.

On the other side, Girona sits 18th in the standings with a -13 goal differential, which is tied for the worst in the league.

This is a David vs. Goliath matchup, so I’m not deterred from backing Madrid on the road.

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Just take a look at their advanced stats, per Fotmob, and where they rank in La Liga:

7.28 average match rating (2nd)
2.2 goals per match (2nd)
0.9 goals against per match (3rd)
31.0 expected goals (1st)
Six clean sheets (1st)

There is too much working against Girona in this fixture. I expect Real Madrid to grab an early lead and never look back.

Key stat: Los Blancos have the second-highest average goal differential in Spain (+1.3)

EPL prediction

Matchup: West Ham vs. Liverpool (Nov. 30, 9:05 a.m. ET)

Liverpool to win (-132): This is a great spot to buy low on Liverpool.

The Reds have struggled lately, now sitting 12th on the EPL table and most recently losing 4-1 to Dutch side PSV in the Champions League.

Liverpool is on a three-match losing streak, but losses to PSV, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are all acceptable.

Losing this Sunday would not be. West Ham is in the relegation battle, sitting 17th in the Premier League with 11 points in 12 games.

The London club is one of four EPL teams to hold a -10 goal differential or worse.

Liverpool isn’t likely to win the league or even finish in the top four, but it is far from a bad side, and the Reds should be able to handle one of England’s worst teams.

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Serie A best bet

Matchup: Atalanta vs. Fiorentina (Nov. 30, 12:00 p.m. ET)

Atalanta to win (-134): I really like the value on Atalanta at home.

Across all competitions, the side has lost just once at home in eight matches this season. That defeat came against Sassuolo, who are a top-10 team.

Sunday’s opponent, Fiorentina, is in 19th and has yet to win in 12 Serie A matches. It’s quite the drop-off in standard.

To add, the side has conceded the third most xG (18.2), while having the worst average match rating in the Serie A (6.56)

It seems like a no-brainer to back the home side here at a playable price.

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Soccer picks made at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2025.

The Sharman Weekend 5: Storylines, best bets and more

With another Champions League week now behind us, it’s back to domestic action for the weekend.

Here in North America, the schedule features a couple of enormous tilts. Meanwhile, across the pond in Europe there are some intriguing encounters featuring both struggling individuals and struggling teams.

Here are this week’s Weekend 5.

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1. The biggest story in Canadian sport?

If the Vancouver Whitecaps’ 2025 Major League Soccer season and its current playoff run isn’t the biggest story… then it really should be!

On Saturday, the ‘Caps head to San Diego for the Conference Final, with a berth in the MLS Cup at stake. Vancouver had its signature match last weekend, when it blew a 2-0 first-half lead against Son Heung-min and LAFC. Eventually, a nine-man ‘Caps side would hang on for dear life in extra time and force a penalty shootout, where it prevailed.

It was pure theatre, as has been the case for much of the season with Jesper Sorensen’s team. This weekend’s combatants were tied atop the Western Conference during the regular season, with the expansion San Diego posting one more win than Vancouver. Suffice to say, there is little to choose between the two sides.

Worth noting is what should be a crisis at the back for Vancouver with MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon suspended and his centre back partner, Belal Halbouni, injured.

Best bet: Vancouver to win and Brian White to score: +390. The Whitecaps’ top scorer with 16 goals this season was hobbled by injuries to close the regular season but returned against LAFC for his first action in almost a month.

His minutes were managed, and he was subbed off after 62 minutes, but expect White, who has been Mr. Dependable all season when healthy, to be a major factor this weekend.

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2. Ali stakes his claim

There are so many narratives surrounding the Whitecaps, so let’s keep the CanCon alive with some Ali Ahmed talk.

Every match Ahmed plays, the more he looks like a star man not in the making, but in the present. For Canada, Ahmed has been one of the biggest developments in the past 12 months. Whether Jesse Marsch picks the left winger for his World Cup squad is a redundant question — of course, he will. The bigger question is whether he will start in Marsch’s preferred XI.

That is a conversation for another day. But for now, let’s focus on Ahmed vs San Diego. This MLS season, Ahmed trailed only Sebastian Berhalter in assists. This weekend, against a San Diego side as well-balanced as any in the league, he’ll be looking to play playmaker again. Deadly in transition, the ‘Caps and its wide players, including Ahmed, will be a threat.

Best Bet: Vancouver to win and Ali Ahmed with one assist. +700

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3. Miami and Messi aim for the Final

Meanwhile, in the MLS East, Inter Miami hosts New York City FC with all eyes on Lionel Messi, who continues to dominate the league.

In last weekend’s 4-0 humbling of Cincinnati, the Argentine scored a goal and assisted on three more. No one scored more goals this season than Messi’s 29, and no one had more assists than Messi’s 19. Including this year’s playoffs and one international against Angola, Messi has scored 11 goals in his past seven matches — numbers that would be barely believable if not attached to his name.

We can expect similar production against New York, whom Miami dispatched 4-0 earlier this season, with Messi scoring a brace. New York — the lowest-ranked team in the final four — conceded 44 goals this season, the same number as woeful Toronto FC.

Conversely, Miami conceded a staggering 51 goals during the regular season, suggesting that even if Messi scores – and he will – Miami is likely to have some problems of its own at the back. So expect a high-scoring encounter.

Best bet: Messi with another two goals or more, and over 3.5 total goals in the match pays a tempting +330.

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4. Reward for Jonathan David at Juve?

Let’s be completely honest: it has been a dreadful start to life at Juventus for Canada’s Jonathan David.

Scoreless since late August, you could sense the enormous relief on Tuesday when his injury-time goal proved the match-winner against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League. David was once again a substitute in this one, a role he has been forced to adapt to in recent weeks, even under new coach Luciano Spalletti, who replaced fall guy Igor Tudor four matches ago.

Of interest last week was Spalletti’s comments following a draw versus Fiorentina. The Italian acknowledged that he had left it too late for his subs – David and Lois Openda – to make an impact. Well, against Bodo, Openda was given the start, with David on the bench. Openda scored the opener in an excellent performance, before subbing off for David and the eventual game winner.

Like most strikers, David is a slave to confidence despite his “ice-man” reputation. He is also a striker known for impressive goal-scoring streaks. On four occasions last season with Lille, he scored four goals over a four-match span. Surely then, a start this week is on the cards at home to Cagliari?

Best Bet: David to score this weekend +110

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5. Title decider!

OK, it’s only November, and nothing is determined this early in the season. However, if Arsenal is going to feel any pressure from the chasing pack this season, it looks more and more like it is going to come from Chelsea.

The Blues find themselves six points back of the all-dominating Gunners, whom they face at home on Sunday. However, Tuesday’s 3-0 dismantling of Barcelona in the Champions League is yet more evidence that the ‘mad scientist’ strategy of recent years is finally paying off. Build young and build through talent has been the mantra, and Chelsea continues to impress. Stamford Bridge is getting it too.

By all accounts, the atmosphere on Tuesday was spell-binding. After a few years where such passion was limited, if even possible at all, it sure feels as though it’s back.

There have been a number of standout stars so far this season, but perhaps the most excitement surrounds 18-year-old Brazilian, Estevao. A goal scorer against Barca, the forward is considered the most exciting Brazilian prospect since Neymar, but without the veteran’s, how should I say… propensity to enjoy himself a little too much? Manager Enzo Maresca has limited Estevao’s playing time, choosing to ease the trickster into Premier League life.

But before too long, he will have no choice but to lean on such talent regularly.

What a match this might be, and with Arsenal, who handily dispatched Bayern Munich earlier this week, also slowly blooding potential superstars such as 15-year-old Max Dowman, there are plenty of reasons to make this appointment viewing beyond simply a top-of-the-table clash.

Best bet: Despite the glut of attacking options on both sides, these are also two outstanding defensive sides, with Arsenal almost impenetrable. A cagey affair between two contenders relatively early in the season screams a draw to me at +240.

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Top European soccer picks and predictions Nov. 30: Expect a dominant performance from Real Madrid

The top soccer teams in Europe are in action this weekend across various leagues.

The pre-weekend narrative: Real Madrid aims to stay in first place in La Liga and can secure its position for at least another week with a win over Girona. In England, look for Liverpool to bounce back from a bad run of form.

Check out this weekend’s best European soccer picks and predictions for games on Nov. 30, featuring a best bet on Atalanta vs. Fiorentina.

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Soccer picks: Nov. 30

Girona vs. Real Madrid (Nov. 30, 3 p.m. ET)

Best bet: Real Madrid halftime/fulltime (-109)

Real Madrid continues to be the gold standard in European soccer. Los Blancos sit atop the table with 32 points in 13 matches.

On the other side, Girona sits 18th in the standings with a -13 goal differential, which is tied for the worst in the league.

This is a David vs. Goliath matchup, so I’m not deterred from backing Madrid on the road.

-> Bet on Real Madrid to win

Just take a look at their advanced stats, per Fotmob, and where they rank in La Liga:

7.28 average match rating (2nd)
2.2 goals per match (2nd)
0.9 goals against per match (3rd)
31.0 expected goals (1st)
Six clean sheets (1st)

There is too much working against Girona in this fixture. I expect Real Madrid to grab an early lead and never look back.

Key stat: Los Blancos have the second-highest average goal differential in Spain (+1.3)

EPL prediction

Matchup: West Ham vs. Liverpool (Nov. 30, 9:05 a.m. ET)

Liverpool to win (-134): This is a great spot to buy low on Liverpool.

The Reds have struggled lately, now sitting 12th on the EPL table and most recently losing 4-1 to Dutch side PSV in the Champions League.

Liverpool is on a three-match losing streak, but losses to PSV, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are all acceptable.

Losing this Sunday would not be. West Ham is in the relegation battle, sitting 17th in the Premier League with 11 points in 12 games.

The London club is one of four EPL teams to hold a -10 goal differential or worse.

Liverpool isn’t likely to win the league or even finish in the top four, but it is far from a bad side, and the Reds should be able to handle one of England’s worst teams.

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Serie A best bet

Matchup: Atalanta vs. Fiorentina (Nov. 30, 12:00 p.m. ET)

Atalanta to win (-134): I really like the value on Atalanta at home.

Across all competitions, the side has lost just once at home in eight matches this season. That defeat came against Sassuolo, who are a top-10 team.

Sunday’s opponent, Fiorentina, is in 19th and has yet to win in 12 Serie A matches. It’s quite the drop-off in standard.

To add, the side has conceded the third most xG (18.2), while having the worst average match rating in the Serie A (6.56)

It seems like a no-brainer to back the home side here at a playable price.

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Soccer picks made at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2025.

How the 2026 World Cup draw works — and what it means for Canada

There was a time when the thought of a 48-team World Cup was as unpalatable to me as Video Assistant Referees, Swiss Model Champions League formats, and pink boots.

Now, I still have trouble with pink boots, but as we look ahead to history being made on Dec. 5th in Washington with the 2026 World Cup Draw — and the first-ever 48-team tournament — I have to admit that, as much as I have some nagging reservations, I am excited.

Progress then?

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Yes, there will be some bad teams, but that also means the potential for giant-killing, not to mention some enormous value on the betting lines. The value will include Canada, which as co-host, finds itself placed as a seeded team in Pot 1 for the draw.

Traditionally speaking, Pot 1 teams have an excellent chance of progressing out of their group. So, for a team like Canada set to make its third-ever World Cup appearance, this bit of history bodes well for Jesse Marsch and Co.

The format for the expanded tournament and draw is actually relatively simple. As the world’s largest confederation, UEFA (Europe) is granted the most tournament berths with 16, followed by CAF (Africa) with 9 and AFC (Asia) at 8.

Here’s a full look at the number of berths by confederation:

UEFA (Europe) – 16 berths
CAF (Africa) – 9 berths
AFC (Asia)) – 8 berths
CONMEBOL (South America) – 6 berths
CONCACAF (North/Central America, Caribbean) – 3+3 (3 hosts, plus 3 qualifiers)
OFC (Oceania) 1

+ 6 more berths via World Cup playoffs (4 from UEFA, 2 inter-confed.)

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Ah yes, the World Cup playoffs. These will be played over two legs in March. The inter-confederation playoffs are scheduled for March 26 and 31, 2026, while the UEFA playoffs will also take place with semi-finals on March 26, 2026, and finals on March 31, 2026.

So on Dec. 5, the draw will have six incomplete groups by the time all the festivities have ground to a halt in Washington.

For the draw itself, you can expect FIFA to go ‘big,’ employing huge celebrity power, legendary footballers, both current and long retired, and probably our fair share of musical acts to convey the idea that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is “with it,” and can relate to the new generation of fans.

2026 World Cup Draw: How it works

Countries will be drawn from one of our four pots, with 12 teams in each. The spots reserved for the playoff teams will be placed in Pot 4.

Pot 1: Includes the three co-hosts, plus the next nine highest FIFA ranked qualifiers.

Pots 2 and 3: The following top 24 qualifiers.

Pot 4: The lowest-ranked qualifiers and playoff teams.

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A team will be pulled from each Pot and allocated to a group. As a co-host ,Canada already knows it will be the head of Group B. The draw will continue until we have 12 groups of four teams.

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Canada Scenarios: Best and worst case

With the tournament expanding by so many teams, there is less likely to be a traditional ‘Group of Death,’ but that is not to say Canada won’t have challenging group. By viurtue of being in Pot 1, it will avoid having to face a true powerhouse such as Spain or Germany, although the potential of facing a Croatia or Uruguay is possible as both of those nations are in Pot 2.

Norway is another squad to fear in Pot 3 as Erling Haaland and Co. tore through World Cup qualifying putting up 32 goals.

Canada’s worst case scenario? It could find itself in Group B with Uruguay, Norway, and perhaps Italy if it navigates its way through the World Cup playoff.

The best case? Canada lands in a group with Austria, Uzbekista,n and Cape Verde(?) With respect of course…

A potential fun group for Canada? How about Colombia and its brilliant, travelling fans, Scotland and its Tartan Army, alongside playoff team Wales, and the bad blood that this summer’s friendly with Canada in Swansea conjured between them?

That would be exciting, compelling, and a great experience, whether you are fortunate enough to own a ticket or not.

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Champions League Matchday 5 predictions Nov. 26: Bet on Harry Kane to score against Arsenal

A must-see match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Emirates Stadium highlights these Champions League predictions.

The pregame narrative: Both sides enter this contest with perfect UCL records while sitting atop their respective domestic leagues. Arsenal’s defence has been impregnable in this competition, but an old foe by the name of Harry Kane has Bayern firing on all cylinders.

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Champions League Matchday 5 predictions: Nov. 26

Best bet: Kane to score (+150)

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? We’re about to find out.

Arsenal tops the Premier League with 29 points in 12 games. It has only conceded six goals in those contests and has been even better in the Champions League:

4-0-0 record
0 goals conceded
+11 goal differential

On the other side is Bayern Munich, which has blitzed the Bundesliga through 11 games. The Bavarians have 31 points while averaging an absurd 3.72 goals per match. Unsurprisingly, they’ve dominated in this competition as well:

4-0-0 record
14 goals scored (most)
+11 goal differential

Kane is the straw that stirs the drink for Vincent Kompany’s side, and I expect him to keep chugging.

The English striker has scored 19 goals in 15 matches across all competitions this season, including five in four UCL games.

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Arsenal knows all too well about Kane from his days at Tottenham, when he scored 14 goals in 17 North London derbies. On top of that, the striker added a goal against Arsenal when Bayern eliminated them from the Champions League two years ago.

The Gunners’ defence is great, but it’s not perfect. It conceded a goal to Tottenham over the weekend and gave up two to Sunderland in the match before that.

Bayern is -335 to score on Wednesday, and Kane should be the man to do it.

Key stat: Kane has the fourth-highest FotMob match rating (8.54) in this competition.

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Atletico Madrid vs. Inter Milan best bet

Inter Milan draw no bet (+116): Inter had its four-game winning streak snapped on Sunday when it lost the Milan derby, 1-0, to its cross-city rivals.

It was an unfortunate result for a game Simone Inzaghi’s side largely dominated:

64% possession
16-8 shot advantage
+0.9 xG

I’m confident last year’s UCL runners-up can shake that off with a road win against Atletico. The Nerazzurri are 4-0-0 in this competition, outscoring the competition 6-0 on the road (4-0 vs. Union SG, 2-0 vs. Ajax).

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Atletico is a much better team, and it enters on a five-game winning streak of its own.

But the Spanish side was smashed 4-0 by Arsenal earlier in the league phase and also lost 3-2 to Liverpool back in September.

A draw is in the cards, too, which is why I’m opting for this market for a little safety.

Champions League Matchday 5 predictions at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Champions League Matchday 5 prop picks Nov. 25: Back Raphinha and Scott McTominay on Tuesday

A heavyweight matchup between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge headlines Tuesday’s Champions League action.

The pregame narrative: These sides sport identical 2-1-1 UCL records heading into Matchday 5, with Barcelona one spot clear of Chelsea based on goal differential. The visitors are nearly back to full health with Raphinha’s long-awaited return up front.

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Champions League Matchday 5 prop picks: Nov. 25

Best bet: Raphinha to score or assist (+115)

All signs point toward Raphinha starting for the first time since September.

The Brazilian forward had a dry run over the weekend, coming off the bench and playing 10 minutes for Barca in a stress-free 4-0 victory over Athletic Club.

Everything went well, and now, it’s go time.

Raphinha adds another dimension to Hansi Flick’s offence. Just look at what he did playing alongside Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal in this tournament last year:

13 goals (most)
9 assists (most)
8.31 FotMob rating (best)
1+ goal or assists in 11 of 14 matches

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He was off to another hot start this year before getting injured, posting three goals and two assists in seven matches across all competitions for Barcelona.

Chelsea is a solid team, but this is expected to be a shootout. Barcelona’s 1.5-goal projected total shades to the over at -125 odds, and both teams to score carries an unplayable -295 price tag.

If the visitors are going to find the net, it’ll likely involve the talented winger in some capacity.

Key stat: Raphinha’s 21 goal contributions last year tied Cristiano Ronaldo (2013-14) for the most in a single Champions League campaign.

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Napoli vs. Qarabag prediction

Scott McTominay to score or assist (+110): McTominay helped Scotland punch its World Cup ticket on Nov. 18 by scoring the opening goal against Denmark, and he returned to club action by providing an assist in Napoli’s 3-1 win over Atalanta.

The forward is on top of his game right now, and I think he can stay hot in a big mismatch.

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Qarabag tops the Azerbaijan Premier League and has turned plenty of heads so far with a 2-1-1 record. But the club allowed two goals to Chelsea and three to Athletic Club in its last two matches, which isn’t great by any means.

Napoli, fresh off a Scudetto run in Serie A, is a well-oiled machine that’s playing at home.

I expect the Italian side to rout Qarabag and for McTominay to be involved.

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Top European soccer picks and predictions: Expect Atletico Madrid to win, Arsenal to keep clean sheet

After a week off for World Cup qualifiers, the top European soccer leagues return to action with a loaded slate.

The pre-weekend narrative: The Premier League action is headlined by Arsenal and Tottenham playing in the first North London derby of the season. In Spain, Atletico Madrid has a good shot to keep its streak alive against Getafe.

Check out this weekend’s best European soccer picks and predictions for games on Nov. 23, featuring a best bet on Inter vs. AC Milan.

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Soccer picks: Nov. 23

Getafe vs. Atletico Madrid (Nov. 23, 3 p.m. ET)

Best bet: Atletico Madrid to win (-130)

Atletico Madrid is in top form right now after winning four straight La Liga matches.

The club is part of the top four, which is a level above the rest of the league.

Its opponent on Sunday, Getafe, is eighth in La Liga but has performed poorly against the top teams.

3-0 loss at Valencia
3-0 loss at Barcelona
1-0 loss vs. Real Madrid

Atletico is the only top-four team that hasn’t played Getafe this season, but I expect a similar result.

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Getafe has the fewest expected goals for this season (8.6), according to Fotmob. That explains why the side struggled to create offence in the matches against other top-tier opponents.

Atletico ranks third in Spain with four clean sheets and should hold strong against Getafe on Sunday.

Key stat: Madrid has only conceded one goal during its four-match win streak.

EPL prediction

Matchup: Arsenal vs. Tottenham (Nov. 23, 11:30 a.m. ET)

Both teams to score — No (-137): This is a pick mainly based on Arsenal’s elite defence.

The Gunners are atop the EPL table with 26 points in 11 games. They’ve only conceded five goals with seven clean sheets.

Arsenal has been even better at home, where Sunday’s fixture takes place.

Across all competitions, the side has conceded just one goal in eight games at Emirates Stadium. The one goal came against offensive powerhouse Manchester City.

On the other side, Tottenham has been solid in the back, too. The Hotspurs allow the fourth-fewest goals per game (0.9).

This has the makings of a possession-heavy game in which offence is hard to come by.

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Serie A best bet

Matchup: Inter vs. AC Milan (Nov. 23, 2:45 p.m. ET)

Inter to win (-108): Inter has some notable advantages in this matchup.

The side is red-hot. Not including friendlies, Inter has won 11 of its past 12 matches.

Inter excels at home. The Serie A leaders haven’t lost at home since late August.

AC Milan is losing its stride. Milan has drawn three of its past four matches, all against opponents outside of the league’s top 10.

Inter has shown once again to be in a league of its own. The side has the best goal differential in Italy (+14), and no one else is close.

I’ll happily bet on the home side to get it done at a playable price.

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Soccer picks made at 2 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2025.

EPL Matchday 12 odds, schedule and betting notes: Loaded weekend slate is headlined by North London derby

The Premier League reaches Matchday 12, with several notable games on this weekend’s schedule.

The Week 12 narrative: Manchester City continues to play catch-up with a familiar foe atop the Premier League Table. The Citizens look to add another win against Newcastle United. On Sunday, Arsenal and Tottenham add another chapter to their historic rivalry.

Check out the latest EPL odds for Matchday 12 below.

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EPL Matchday 12 odds and key fixtures

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Could it finally be Arsenal’s year? The side hasn’t lost since late August and sits four points clear of Man City in the standings.

Tottenham sits fifth on the table and can jump into a Champions League spot with an upset win over the Gunners. Easier said than done, however, as Arsenal has been victorious in three straight EPL matches vs. its London rival.

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Across all competitions, Manchester City has lost one match since the start of September. The club’s rocky start is all but forgotten as the Citizens make a push for their fifth EPL trophy of the decade.

Erling Haaland is on pace to beat his own goal-scoring record. The Norwegian forward has 14 goals, six more than anyone else in the Premier League.

Newcastle isn’t expected to cause much resilience as the underperforming side has just three wins in 11 EPL matches this season.

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EPL Matchday 2 betting lines

Burnley (+575) vs. Chelsea (-195)
Nov. 22 7:30 a.m. ET

Bournemouth (-159) vs. West Ham (+460)
Nov. 22 10:00 a.m. ET

Brigton (-104) vs. Brentford (+290)
Nov. 22 10:00 a.m. ET

Fulham (+118) vs. Sunderland (+265)
Nov. 22 10:00 a.m. ET

Liverpool (-360) vs. Nottingham Forest (+1,050)
Nov. 22 10:00 a.m. ET

Wolves (+300) vs. Crystal Palace (-103)
Nov. 22 10:00 a.m. ET

Newcastle United (+275) vs. Manchester City (+102)
Nov. 22 12:30 p.m. ET

Leeds United (+205) vs. Aston Villa (+145)
Nov. 23 9:00 a.m. ET

Arsenal (-240) vs. Tottenham (+750)
Nov. 23 11:30 a.m. ET

Manchester United (-136) vs. Everton (+390)
Nov. 24 3:00 p.m. ET

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Liverpool is in dire need of a result. The Reds are 1-0-5 in their last six EPL matches and, because of that, have fallen all the way down to eighth place. They play 19th-place Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Sunderland is shockingly holding strong in the top four. Despite the successful start to the season, the side is a sizeable underdog on the road against Fulham. The home side is 1-0-4 in its last five matches ahead of this weekend.

The slate of matches will end on Monday with Manchester United hosting Everton. The Red Devils look like a dangerous side at the moment, scoring two or more goals in five straight matches. They are undefeated during that time.

EPL odds as of 3:05 p.m. ET on 11/18/2025.

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