Best daily live football on TV this Christmas (with 55/1 acca!)
Before becoming a Sports Journalist for Free Super Tips, Aaron spent three years studying Sports Journalism at the University of Sunderland while taking in the Black Cats' 'glory years' under Martin O'Neill. Now back in Northern Ireland he turns niche stats into predictions for FST, while he's one of the few people on this island who is equally comfortable at Windsor Park and the Aviva.
It’s hard to keep track of time in the no man’s land between Christmas and New Year. All we really no for certain is that football will be somewhere on our TV. With another busy festive fixture list in prospect, we’re spoilt for choice.
To take one minor worry off your hands this Christmas, we’ve got your ultimate guide to the best live game each day. This six-day list takes us through the final days of 2020.
With six picks from four leagues we’ve got plenty of variation and exciting action ahead. Read on for our TV picks accumulator, which you can back below at 55/1.
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Saturday – Arsenal vs Chelsea
5:30pm – Sky Sports Main Event
Why we’re watching:
The drama unfolding at Arsenal is hard not to watch right now, as things begin to unravel for the FA Cup winners. Given that, rivals Chelsea will look to stick the boot in this weekend.
What we’re backing:
Arsenal have lost four of their last five matches in the Premier League and they’ve lost four of their last five league games at the Emirates. Chelsea thumped West Ham on Monday, rested while Arsenal lost again in midweek and come here looking impressive.
Betting tip: Chelsea @ 10/11
Sunday – Belenenses vs Sporting
8pm – FreeSports
Why we’re watching:
The Portuguese top flight doesn’t often hit the headlines, but catch Sporting while you can. Despite their impressive start you aren’t going to see them much, with the Portuguese giants out of Europe.
That’s helped them to show some great domestic form, so they’ll likely put on a show here.
What we’re backing:
Sporting have won six of their last seven matches in the league. The visitors have won four from five on the road and they meet a Belenenses side who haven’t scored in three of their last four.
Betting tip: Sporting win @ 9/20
Monday – Everton vs Man City
8pm – Amazon Prime
Why we’re watching:
Everton spent Christmas three points ahead of Man City. The Toffees have to be taken seriously, with Carlo Ancelotti likely to pose problems for Pep Guardiola’s men. Everton have been entertaining this season and they will probe City’s defence for weaknesses.
What we’re backing:
City have failed to win any of their clashes with sides in the top six so far. Meanwhile, Everton have claimed wins over Leicester, Chelsea and Tottenham and they’ve held Liverpool. They should hold firm on Monday.
Betting tip: Everton Double Chance @ 5/4
Tuesday – Sevilla vs Villarreal
4pm – LaLigaTV
Why we’re watching:
Unai Emery returns to former club Sevilla, with his Villarreal side flying high. However, his side are yet to beat a team in the top half. Despite that they are serious European contenders, to this game is key in the European race.
What we’re backing:
With Sevilla winning five of their last seven league games, they should be good for a victory over their former boss.
Betting tip: Sevilla @ 11/10
Wednesday – Brentford vs Bournemouth
5:30pm – Sky Sports Football
Why we’re watching:
This is a huge promotion clash, with Brentford pressing their case for a top two finish after last season’s disappointment. Meanwhile, Bournemouth have landed on their feet in the second tier, so this is a huge showdown.
What we’re backing:
Freshness is key at this time of year. Bournemouth’s Boxing Day game is off, while Brentford had an EFL Cup clash a week before this. The Cherries have an 11-day break ahead of this one, while Brentford have drawn three of their last five Championship games.
Betting tip: Bournemouth Double Chance @ 8/15
Thursday – Athletic vs Real Sociedad
1pm – LaLigaTV
Why we’re watching:
New Years’ Eve isn’t the busiest, but this Basque Derby more than makes up for that. Add into it that Athletic are on the up after a poor start, with Sociedad faltering, so this is a highly charged derby.
What we’re backing:
Real Sociedad have failed to win in six league games, losing each of their last three. While Athletic are inconsistent overall, they’ve won four from six at home.
Betting tip: Athletic win @ 9/5
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