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Saturday, 2 May 2026 · Posted 09:45 WAT
Three picks for Saturday. A Ligue 1 fixture where Marseille have been the sharper side, a Premier League home banker for Arsenal at the Emirates, and a La Liga top-of-the-table trip for Barcelona to Pamplona. Stakes in units. Results posted Sunday morning.
Arsenal at the Emirates against a Fulham side struggling on the road is a clean home banker. Arteta's side have been a model home outfit all season and the price reflects the gap in form between the two clubs. 1.49 is the right side.
By Tolu
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Barcelona on the road against a mid-table Osasuna side with the title race still in play. Hansi Flick can rotate but the front three carry too much weight for Osasuna to handle at El Sadar. 1.74 is the price.
By Emeka
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Marseille have been the sharper side all season and the 1 UP market only needs a one-goal cushion at any point in the 90 minutes. Three ways to win including a comeback. 1.40 is short but the structure is right.
By Tolu
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Emeka Nwosu | 54 | +15.7% | Daily football singles + props |
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