Get Involved: Best Bets of the Weekend 30 August - 1 September

This weekend brings a series of thrilling football clashes across Europe, featuring a BIG matchups in Serie A, Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga. Here's a concise breakdown of the essential details to help you make informed betting decisions. Expect high stakes and intense battles.

Friday 30th August

Inter vs Atalanta

Inter secured their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Lecce, despite the absence of captain Lautaro Martinez, who remains doubtful for the match against Atalanta.

Inter boasts a strong head-to-head record against Atalanta, with four consecutive league wins, scoring 12 goals during this run.

Atalanta enters the match following a loss to Torino but rarely loses two league games in a row.

Saturday 31th August

Arsenal vs Brighton

Arsenal started the season with two wins without conceding a goal, a feat not achieved since the 1971/72 season.

Brighton has also won their first two matches, including a 2-1 victory over Manchester United, and is aiming for a third consecutive league win for the first time since September last year.

Brighton hasn't often won at the Emirates, but they managed to do so last time in December 2023.

Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig

Bayer Leverkusen continued their trend of late goals from last season, securing a 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach with a 101st-minute strike.

RB Leipzig arrives with a 12-match unbeaten run, but they haven't won at the BayArena in their last two visits, losing at half-time and full-time on both occasions.

West Ham vs Manchester City

West Ham bounced back from a first-round loss to Aston Villa with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, but they face a tough challenge against Manchester City, who remain unbeaten in 21 league matches in 2024.

City have won their last five away matches without conceding, including convincing victories against Chelsea and Ipswich.

Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid

Athletic Bilbao secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Valencia.

Atletico Madrid arrives on the back of a four-match unbeaten run away from home. Bilbao has won four of their last five home encounters against Atletico, with early goals often deciding these fixtures.

Sunday 1st September

Manchester United vs Liverpool

Erik ten Hag is under pressure following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton, with United conceding in the 90th minute or later for the sixth time.

Liverpool have started the season with two wins without conceding but have only one victory in their last six league visits to Old Trafford.

Juventus vs Roma

Juventus is the only team with a perfect record in Serie A after the first two rounds, while Roma comes into this match after a shock 2-1 defeat to Empoli.

Juventus have won 13 of their last 15 encounters with Roma at the Allianz Stadium, with Roma failing to win in Turin since the stadium opened.

Newcastle vs Tottenham

Newcastle were content with a point against Bournemouth, while Tottenham return after a convincing 4-0 victory over Everton.

Newcastle are unbeaten in nine consecutive home Premier League matches, while Tottenham struggled to pick up points against top-half teams on the road last season.

Real Madrid vs Betis

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Las Palmas and are seeking a win in front of their home fans after three unbeaten matches. Betis have a solid record at the Santiago Bernabéu, with only one loss in their last seven visits.

However, Betis have struggled to find the net this season and are yet to win in their first three games.

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