Championship betting tips: Bristol City to continue play-off charge, Derby to edge closer to safety
Matchday 40 of the Championship season is upon us, and the stakes have never been higher.
From potential play-off deciding matches to a wide-open relegation battle still commencing, this weekend has it all.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Championship tipster Ethan Pitts selects four tips which will help you cash in on the bookies this weekend.
Frank Lampard’s Coventry City revival: Can he guide them back to the Premier League?
Frank Lampard's managerial journey has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
After a challenging interim spell at Chelsea, where he faced significant squad issues and a lack of motivation among players, Lampard took the reins at Coventry City in November 2024.
Premier League betting tips: Trust in Declan Rice, and brace yourself for a Manchester Derby short on fireworks
The Premier League rolls on, and after a midweek dose of chaos (with Chelsea vs Spurs still to come Thursday night), it’s time to see where the value lies this weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is back with more tips - because let’s face it, we could all use a win.
Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Merseyside derby is back at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Liverpool losing only one of their last 24 league derbies at Anfield.
This game is the 246th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, the most played fixture in English football history.
The rescheduled derby earlier in the season was one of the matches of the season, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Liverpool enter the match 12 points clear at the top whereas Everton are unbeaten in nine league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles which will decide the outcome of the derby, including a look at the managerial head to head showdown.
Newcastle vs Brentford analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Newcastle United return to action for the first time since that historic Carabao Cup final victory two and a half weeks ago as they face Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
First-choice left-back Lewis Hall and fellow defender Sven Botman are still missing through injury, while star winger Anthony Gordon will have to watch from the sidelines again as he serves the last of his three-match suspension.
Brentford come into the game unbeaten in their last five Premier League away matches and the Bees will be looking to move within three points of the European places.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson assesses the five key battles on the pitch that could be decisive of victory at St James’ Park.
Premier League analysis: Chelsea vs Tottenham - Five key battles and score prediction
Chelsea welcome London rivals Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3, in the latest meeting of this fierce rivalry.
Enzo Maresca’s side will be looking to pick up three valuable points in their hunt for Champions League qualification.
Tottenham, however, who currently sit in 14th, will be playing for London bragging rights with any chance of European qualification looking very unlikely.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which could prove decisive in the match.
FA Cup quarter-finals betting tips: Forest fancy another feast against Brighton and Pep’s Man City look to avoid another Cherries slip-up
The scars of Cheltenham have just about healed, and after 12/5, 18/5 and 4/1 winners last time out - which included Newcastle to stun Liverpool and win the Carabao Cup – we are f***ing back and ready to wage war on the Camel Coats again this weekend as the FA Cup reaches the quarter-final stage.
Before we kick on, though, what was that international break about? Jordan Henderson being in the England squad over Morgan Gibbs-White in 2025 is criminal.
Tuchel has been at the Bitburger Pils again, hasn’t he?
Right then, here’s your weekly fix of the Bookie Basher’s Sports News Blitz betting tips.
FA Cup news: Preston North End vs Aston Villa – Five key battles and score prediction
Championship outfit Preston North End host Premier League heavyweights Aston Villa in an FA Cup quarter-final this weekend, with a trip to famous Wembley in the offing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at five key battles across the pitch that could prove decisive at Deepdale Stadium.
FA Cup analysis: Bournemouth vs Man City - Five key battles and score prediction
High-flying Bournemouth welcome Manchester City to the Vitality Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, March 30 (4.30pm kick-off).
The Cherries will be looking to progress to the club’s first-ever FA Cup semi-final, while Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to salvage what has been a disappointing season by reaching the semi-finals of the famous competition.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
England analysis: Thomas Tuchel tactical overview and predicted line-up vs Albania
The first international break of 2025 comes with excitement for England fans as new manager Thomas Tuchel takes the team for the first time.
England’s World Cup Qualifying campaign begins on Friday night when the Three Lions take on Albania at Wembley.
The team then have a short turnaround for the next game, facing Latvia on Monday also at Wembley - so Tuchel will have to utilise his whole squad over the international break.
Even though predicting the first XI Tuchel will pick, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson has given it his best shot.
The stats behind Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool
Newcastle United ended their 70-year trophy drought at Wembley on Sunday, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.
After the game, Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that the Magpies’ game plan stopped the Reds from playing in their usual way.
Eddie Howe set his side up to frustrate Liverpool, in what was a very disciplined performance from the entire team.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses the stats behind Newcastle’s success, which has potentially given other teams the blueprint on how to beat the league leaders.
Carabao Cup final analysis: Five reasons why Newcastle United won at Wembley
Newcastle United’s domestic drought of 70 years is over after Eddie Howe cemented himself as a club legend, guiding them to victory over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final.
Sunday marked Newcastle’s first win in 18 attempts against the Reds, but what key factors contributed to the Toon Army’s historical day?
Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen analyses the final from a Newcastle perspective.
Carabao Cup final news: Newcastle United paint Wembley black and white
Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup after beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday, March 16 as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak became instant new heroes forever.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses how Newcastle got the win over the line.
Man Utd triumph over Leicester City: A journey through hope, heartbreak, and Bruno Fernandes’ right foot
Robert Bore takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with dodgy bets, misplaced optimism, and the undeniable power of Bruno Fernandes.
Chelsea’s first trophy under Sonia Bompastor keeps quadruple hopes alive
Sonia Bompastor's tenure at Chelsea has begun in triumphant fashion, as the Blues secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final at Pride Park.
This hard-fought win not only marks Bompastor's first silverware with the club but also keeps Chelsea's aspirations for a historic quadruple well on track.
Everton vs West Ham analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Newly-crowned Premier League Manager of the Month David Moyes comes face-to-face with the club he left in the summer as his Everton side takes on Graham Potter’s West Ham.
Both sides are looking to create further ground between themselves and the bottom three.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jon Shea gives his five key battles and score prediction.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035 - Could it be held on home soil?
Excitement is building over where the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held.
With the bidding process underway, hopes are high that the tournament could make history in a way never seen before.
Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones explores whether the UK stands a real chance of bringing the World Cup home?
Liverpool analysis: Future looks bright for Reds despite UCL heartbreak
Liverpool’s Champions League journey came to a bitter end after a hard-fought battle with PSG, as the French side triumphed on penalties at Anfield.
Despite the heartbreak, there were plenty of positives for Arne Slot’s men, with standout performances and glimpses of a bright future.
As they now shift their focus to domestic success, Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess reflects on what’s next for the Reds.
Carabao Cup final, Liverpool analysis: Team news and predicted line-up
Liverpool will be aiming to secure the first piece of silverware this season as they take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, March 16.
With key players missing and fatigue potentially playing a role after a grueling midweek clash, the Reds will have to dig deep to overcome a Newcastle side desperate to end their long trophy drought.
Sports News Blitz writer Jack Burgess takes a closer look at Liverpool’s chances.
Premier League and Carabao Cup betting tips: A London Derby stalemate and Newcastle doing it for Ant & Dec
Despite having a tough week at Cheltenham, The Bookie Basher returns to Sports News Blitz with a weekend football guide that’s sure to split opinions, wallets, and the last remaining patience of punters everywhere.