Updated August 18, 2026
Mid-August means the return of top-flight European soccer, and the weekend of August 21-22 marks the official kickoff for both the Premier League and Serie A. This opening weekend is notoriously tricky for oddsmakers, creating early value opportunities before the market adjusts to new managerial systems and summer transfers.
In England, the Friday night lights return to the Emirates as Arsenal hosts newly promoted Coventry City, while Saturday sees Manchester United travel to MKM Stadium to face Hull City. Over in Italy, the Serie A campaign kicks off with a Saturday slate featuring Inter Milan beginning their title defense at San Siro against Monza, and Napoli taking on Genoa. Check back on game day as our models finalize the best moneyline, spread, and totals projections for the opening weekend.
This page features our latest soccer betting picks from major domestic leagues, European competitions and international tournaments. Selections may include moneylines, goal totals, both-teams-to-score bets, handicaps and player props.
Our picks are based on current odds, team news, injuries, suspensions, projected lineups, recent performances, matchup data and model projections. We also consider whether the available price represents genuine betting value.
We regularly cover the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Champions League and major international competitions. Coverage may vary depending on the weekly schedule and available betting markets.
Our best bet of the week is the selection we believe offers the strongest combination of probability and value. It is not necessarily the shortest-priced favorite or the most popular wager.
Check the latest odds, confirmed lineups, injuries, suspensions, weather conditions and kickoff time. A change in personnel or price can significantly affect the value of a bet.
