Football news, betting tips, betting odds, football tips, photos https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/category/football/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 How does the 2026/27 Nations League work? https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/21/how-does-the-2026-27-nations-league-work/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:42 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27177 Today marks the start of an extended three-week international break and the beginning of a new Nations League campaign, with Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team the defending champions. June 2025 was the second time the Portuguese lifted the trophy following their success in the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2018-19. France secured […]

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]]> Why is the first international break of 2026/27 so long? https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/21/why-is-the-first-international-break-of-2026-27-so-long/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:42:27 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27140 After a thrilling start to the 2026-27 football season, we are now entering the territory of the campaign’s first international break. For fans of high-octane domestic action, it marks the start of a tough few weeks, though there is some exciting UEFA Nations League games to look forward to. Of course, matches within League One […]

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]]> Premier League 2026/27 – Matchday 5 Betting Tips https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/18/premier-league-2026-27-matchday-5-betting-tips/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:42:51 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27184 Matchday 5 of the 2026-27 Premier League is the last before a three-week international break. Thankfully, the 10-fixture schedule this weekend is as exciting as ever, with games taking place from Friday to Sunday. Below, we have picked out our latest round of Premier League betting tips, before attention switches to England and all other […]

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]]> Fulham vs Manchester United – Premier League 2026/27 Match Preview & Betting Tips https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/17/fulham-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-2026-27-match-preview-betting-tips/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:47:49 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27168 The final Premier League match before the extended international break pits Fulham against Manchester United. Super Sunday’s headline act comes from Craven Cottage, and both teams could really do with a victory before domestic matters are put on hold. The pressure is firmly on both Alvaro Arbeloa and Michael Carrick, though a victory for either […]

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]]> Tottenham vs Aston Villa – Premier League 2026/27 Match Preview & Betting Tips https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/17/tottenham-vs-aston-villa-premier-league-2026-27-match-preview-betting-tips/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:21:24 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27154 Two of the Premier League’s struggling giants face off in Saturday’s early kick-off. With a prolonged international break looming, this contest feels absolutely massive for both Tottenham and Aston Villa. Neither side has claimed a victory in the top flight as of yet in 2026-27, with both stationed in the bottom four ahead of Matchday […]

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]]> Brentford vs Chelsea – Premier League 2026/27 Match Preview & Betting Tips https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/16/brentford-vs-chelsea-premier-league-2026-27-match-preview-betting-tips/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:06:04 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27135 We are treated to one last edition of Friday Night Football before the extended international break. This week’s contest pits Brentford against Chelsea in another London derby, with both teams holding aspirations of challenging for the European qualification places. Our full match preview is available to view below, in which we have picked out some […]

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]]> Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth – Europa League 2026/27 Match Preview & Betting Tips https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/14/real-sociedad-vs-bournemouth-europa-league-2026-27-match-preview-betting-tips/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:08:17 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27123 Bournemouth’s Europa League bow in 2026-27 pits them against Real Sociedad. It is certainly a difficult Matchday 1 assignment for the Cherries on debut in European competition, with the Reale Arena often regarded as one of the tougher grounds to visit in Spain. Our full match preview is available to view below, and we have […]

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]]> Europa League 2026/27 – Matchday 1 Betting Tips https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/14/europa-league-2026-27-matchday-1-betting-tips/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:41:06 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27117 This week marks the return of the Europa League. Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 League Phase takes place across Wednesday and Thursday evening. Sunderland, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Celtic are the British quartet within the 36-team roster, while Juventus, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are touted as the three favourites for glory in our pre-tournament […]

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]]> Manchester United vs Manchester City – Premier League 2026/27 Match Preview & Betting Tips https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/11/manchester-united-vs-manchester-city-premier-league-2026-27-match-preview-betting-tips/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:54:11 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27109 Sunday’s offering of Premier League football is headlined by the first Manchester derby of 2026-27. Manchester United host local rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford in the first battle between managers Michael Carrick and Enzo Maresca. City have made a perfect start to the Premier League season under new leadership, while United’s opening to the […]

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]]> What are the latest Ballon d’Or 2026 odds? https://www.netbet.co.uk/blog/2026/09/10/what-are-the-latest-ballon-dor-2026-odds/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:37:40 +0000 https://blog.netbet.co.uk/blog/?p=27103 The 2026-27 football season is already in full flow – and the 30 nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or have now been named. Viewed as the most prestigious individual accolade in the sport, it is an award which has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the 21st century. But while Messi is […]

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