A pulsating international break is over and domestic action returns this weekend, with a Lancashire derby between Preston and Blackburn the highlight of Friday’s card, as well as action from across Europe.
Racing Post tipster Joe Casey has studied the form and picked out a fourfold accumulator, which pays out at 9-1 with bet365.
All bets must be placed by 7.45pm on Friday.
Accumulator tips and predictions for Friday
Racing Post football expert Joe Casey has picked:
Ross County to beat Queen’s Park @ 3-4 with bet365
Marseille to beat Nice @ 10-11 with bet365
Both teams to score in Valencia vs Levante @ 3-4 with bet365
Both teams to score in Preston vs Blackburn @ 5-6 with bet365
Total odds: @ 9.71-1 with bet365
Odds correct at time of publication
Queen’s Park vs Ross County
Ross County have had a poor season but they can start to turn things around when they visit Queen’s Park, who have won just two of their 15 league outings. The hosts have shipped ten goals in their last three matches and the Staggies are fancied to take full advantage.
Nice vs Marseille
Nice have lost three on the spin and look vulnerable once again when they face Marseille, who beat Brest 3-0 last time out to extend their run to seven wins from their last nine league games. The away side are the likeliest challengers to Paris Saint-Germain this season and they should deepen the hosts’ woes.
Valencia vs Levante
Valencia and Levante are both struggling at the wrong end of the La Liga table, thanks mainly to poor defences. The pair have conceded 44 goals in their combined 24 matches and this should be another high-scoring clash. Both teams have scored in six of Levante’s last eight games while both teams have found the net in nine of the last ten league meetings between the two.
Preston vs Blackburn
Blackburn have won three of their last four games but they face a tough test against Preston, who are fourth in the Championship after losing just three of their 15 games. Both teams have scored in six of the last seven Lancashire derbies between this pair.
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Football acca FAQs
What is a football accumulator (acca)?
A football accumulator, commonly referred to as an ‘acca’, is a single bet that combines multiple individual bets into one. Each selection within the accumulator must win for the bet to pay out, offering higher potential returns but at increased risk compared to single bets.
Can I place an acca on different markets?
Yes, you can combine various markets in an acca, including match winners, total goals, both teams to score, and more. However, most betting platforms require that selections within an accumulator are not related to ensure the bet is valid.
What is the advantage of placing an accumulator bet?
The main advantage of an accumulator bet is the potential for higher returns from a smaller stake since the odds of each selection are multiplied together. It adds excitement to watching multiple matches, as each leg of your acca needs to be successful for a return.
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