Both LAFC and Atlanta United have made a big impact in their short time in MLS and Saturday’s encounter should make for fascinating viewing.
Bob Bradley’s LAFC side were outbattled by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and LA Galaxy last weekend, while Atlanta scored an important win over Eastern Conference rivals DC United, but back at the Banc of California Stadium, LAFC look a solid bet.
The high-pressure, possession-intensive style of play that has taken LAFC nine points clear in the Western Conference is particularly effective at home, where they’ve only dropped two points in eight games. Atlanta will do their best to frustrate Bradley’s tactics, but they’ve lost their last five on the road so I can’t see them improving that record against the competition’s stand-out side.
After a comprehensive defeat against South Africa in their opening Rugby Championship game, Australia are under intense pressure to show some sign of progress, but they are in for another tough afternoon this Saturday.
Argentina came agonisingly close to pulling off a major success against New Zealand in their opening game, eventually losing 20-16 and are up against opponents who won only four out of thirteen matches in 2018.
Home advantage will count for something in this gruelling tournament, and Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made a string of changes to freshen things up, but the Pumas are a tough, cohesive unit, who know how to win in Australia, having prevailed 23-19 in Gold Coast last year. At their current odds, they surely offer a touch of value.
There’s plenty of action for Rugby League punters to get their teeth into this weekend, including a big all-Queensland clash in the NRL.
Gold Coast Titans go into this game with some confidence, having pushed Melbourne Storm all the way last time out. They also defeated these opponents 26-18 in Round 13 so the Broncos will hold no fear for them.
But the fact remains that they are rock bottom of the NRL ladder and will be up against a Brisbane side making a determined push for the finals and boasting one of the competition’s top forward packs. Back the visitors to win this one.
Total Odds for this multiple: [9/2] Remember, multiple prices are based on our Sportsbook product, so any winnings are exempt from commission.
Source: BetFair Tips
