Football friendly Betting Tips
00:00 – Barcelona v Real Madrid
Both teams to score
Pau Victor to score anytime
00:30 – Man United v Liverpool
Over 2.5 total goals scored
Mohamed Salah to score anytime
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
Despite their reputation for dullness, the multiple major European teams currently on preseason tour in the USA serve up two huge clashes, as Saturday night turns into Sunday morning.
There is an El Clasico showdown in New Jersey, as Barcelona take on Real Madrid, and Liverpool and Manchester United stretch their M62 derby all the way to South Carolina.
Barcelona v Real Madrid
Friendly match at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey)
TV: Premier Sports on Sunday, 00:00am
Both teams to score
Friendlies are strange matches to judge realistic progress and both Hansi Flick and Carlo Ancelotti know there is a long and winding road ahead this season.
Flick’s arrival at Barcelona has triggered hopes of reviving the glory days in Catalonia with Ancelotti charged with keeping the La Liga and Champions League crowns on his head in 2025.
Real Madrid failed to score in their opening game in the US, a 1-0 loss to AC Milan, with Barcelona drawing 2-2 with Manchester City.
All three El Clasico meetings last season saw both teams find the back of the net and the goals could fly in New Jersey.
Pau Victor to score anytime
Flick and Ancelotti both named squads mixed with youth and experience for the trip across the Atlantic. With Kylian Mbappe soaking up some sun after Euro 2024, he will not link up with the squad until they return to Spain, with Barcelona teen sensation Lamine Yamal also absent.
Key absences allows young players the chance to impress, and Pau Victor celebrated signing a new contract at Barcelona with an early goal against City.
Man United v Liverpool
Friendly match at Williams-Brice Stadium (South Carolina)
TV: MUTV/LFCTV on Sunday, 00:30am
Over 2.5 goals scored
Man United’s two games in the US have both featured over 2.5 goals scored in total with wins over Arsenal and Real Betis. Liverpool also beat the Gunners, with a 2-1 victory in Philadelphia, ahead of facing Erik ten Hag’s team.
The handbrake is almost always off in these preseason games and there have been some huge recent score lines between these two foes. Eight of the last nine games between them have featured over 2.5 goals scored including 7-0, 5-0 and 4-0 wins for Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah to score anytime
Liverpool fans will be hopeful Mohamed Salah is refreshed after a summer without an international tournament. He scored against Arsenal and his record against United is incredible.
The Egyptian King has netted 14 goals in his last 10 games against United and he looks in great shape so far in preseason.
Football friendly Betting Tips
00:00 – Barcelona v Real Madrid
Both teams to score
Pau Victor to score anytime
00:30 – Man United v Liverpool
Over 2.5 total goals scored
Mohamed Salah to score anytime
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.
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