With another stacked schedule from across the footballing globe this weekend, Saturday promises us a host of noteworthy affairs. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Saturday acca, we have found a few tips that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Saturday July 29th
BST 13:00 KPV vs Jaro
Managing to make what was a crucial return to winning ways last weekend as they claimed a 3-0 romp away at JaPS, KPV are desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, despite drawing a line under their seven-match winless rut last time out, Christian Sund’s men still sit rock-bottom of the Ykkonen table and are tipped as a standout relegation contender in 2023. While the Greens might be desperate to secure back-to-back second-tier victories here, the former VPS boss will have a continued headache over his side’s rather glaring issues on home soil. In fact, last seen in front of their own supporters getting hit with a 4-0 drumming at the hands of HIFK, Sund’s men have remarkably suffered consecutive defeats in Kookola by an aggregate score of 8-2. It’s also worth highlighting, KPV have won just won of their previous nine straight showdowns on home soil. On the flip side, while Jaro might have opened July with an action-packed 3-2 win away at KaPa, Saturday’s guests have certainly come crashing back down to earth. Putting in a flat display last week as they suffered a 2-0 loss at home against Mikkeli, the Reds have gained a reputation for their extended defensive struggles. Recording just a single win from their previous seven Ykkonen appearances a run that stems back to June 11th the Reds have also shipped 15 strikes on that seven-match wobble.
Tip: Over 1.5 goals @ 2/5
14:30 Livingston vs Clyde
Only just clinging to their Premiership status last season and enduring what was a real top-flight struggle, it is no secret that Livingston are seeking some much-needed stability this time around. However, while the Lions might have signed off the 2022/23 campaign with just a single win from their final six top-flight appearances, David Martindale’s men have certainly made some eye-catching summer improvements. Winning each of their three friendly showdowns this summer by an aggregate score of 5-0, Saturday’s hosts will be looking to make it back-to-back League Cup victories here. Last seen earlier in the week putting in a rampant performance as they breezed their way to a 5-0 win away at Cove Rangers, Livingston are tipped as a leading contender to punch their knockout stage ticket. Smelling the chance to claim another boost here, Martindale’s side will be calling on the red-hot Bruce Anderson to spearhead their charge at the Almondvale Stadium. Along with signing off the Lions’ pre-season campaign with a goal against Queen’s Park earlier in the month, the 24-year-old has now found the net in three of his last four appearances across all formats. On the flip side, putting in yet another downbeat performance in midweek as they slumped to a shock 2-1 loss at home against Brenchin, Saturday’s guests are enduring a major League Cup struggle. Losing each of their opening three Group C outings and sat rock-bottom of the table, Brian McLean’s men face a huge challenge here.
Tip: Livingston half-time/full-time @ 19/20
19:45 Corinthians vs Vasco
Although Corinthians might have opened the 2023 campaign in the midst of a rather public struggle, Saturday’s hosts have come roaring back in some style. Last seen putting in another eye-catching performance as they secured a 2-1 win at home against Sap Paulo, the Brazilian giants have certainly turned a real corner over the past few weeks. Skyrocketing themselves up the Serie A standings and simply looking to keep up their recent charge here, Vanderlei Luxemburgo s men are unbeaten in each of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Likewise, punching their Copa do Brasil semi-final ticket on July 15th after they edged past America MG, the former Flamengo boss should find the mood in his camp at a season-high. Suffering just a single defeat at the Neo Quimica Arena since the start of May, there is no doubt that the Timao should be smelling a golden chance to make another domestic statement on Saturday night. Although Vasco might have only made their top-flight return this season, it is no secret that Ramon Diaz’s squad are tipped as a leading Serie A relegation contender this time around. Sat rock-bottom of the table and already six points adrift of safety, the Rio-based outfit are enduring a public nightmare in 2023. in fact, along with losing each of their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 5-0, it should also be highlighted that Saturday’s guests have remarkably lost nine of their last 10 straight outings.
Tip: Corinthians win @ 19/20
Our Saturday Accumulator:
KPV vs Jaro Over 1.5 goals @ 2/5
Livingston vs Clyde Livingston half-time/full-time @ 19/20
Corinthians vs Vasco Corinthians win @ 19/20
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