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Greetings all Since I have limited time to devote to this passion of mine, I have decided to focus on only the top 5 leagues in Europe for the time being when it comes to club play.

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1. Bournemouth ML @ 1.94/-106 (Marathon) 1 Unit

I really cannot see the home side that finished in 12th place last season drop their season opener in front of the home fans to Cardiff who were second in last year Championship. I like any number at 1.80/-125 or better backing the Cherries to win outright,
 
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SAT Ligue 1

2. Nantes PK @ 2.40/+140 (Marathon) 1 Unit

Last season when these sides played in Nates the home side came out with a 1-0 win. There is no reason to expect any different this time. Monaco have not had a great off season and come into the match winless in their past 4. Nantes will not lose at home and now with Ranieri gone I expect them to be in the top 6 or 7 in France
 
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BOL DJ. On the same side for Bournemouth 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack:

SAT Ligue 12. Nantes PK @ 2.40/+140 (Marathon) 1 UnitLast season when these sides played in Nates the home side came out with a 1-0 win. There is no reason to expect any different this time. Monaco have not had a great off season and come into the match winless in their past 4. Nantes will not lose at home and now with Ranieri gone I expect them to be in the top 6 or 7 in France
Strong move to the hoop DJ. I just can't bet against Monaco but you're probably on the right side here.

 

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FRI La Liga

3. Real Betis ML @ 1.81/-123 (Marathon) 1 Unit
4. Girona ML @ 1.83/-120 (Marathon) 1 Unit

Posting early as I can only see the odds shortening for both Spanish match ups for Friday.

Betis come into the game on the back of a 10 game home undefeated streak. Levante have a poor away record 4W 18L 8D since 2016. Betis have won the last 5 head to head encounters. Levante have also failed to score in the last 4 games vs Betis. I have to back the Seville side to win their home opener.

Real Valladolid are my choice to be relegated back down to the Segunda division, they simply lack the quality to stay up.Girona finished last season in 10th spot where as Valladolid were 5th in the 2nd division and won a playoff to get promoted. Numbers wise Girona beats Real Valladolid in every category so getting any price of 1.50/-200 or better is value.
 
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FRI Ligue 1

5. Reims +0.5/Double Chance @ 2.25/+125 (Bet365) 1 Unit

I like backing newly promoted sides at home. Reims play their home opener on the back of an away victory vs Nice on Saturday. Lyon are missing starting GK Lopes who is suspended as well as defender Marcal who is injured. The last time these 2 met Reims won 4-1 back in 2016. I think we might see a draw but I would not be surprised if the home side won. Reims have a good home record 14W 3L 4D versus Lyons away record 17W 10L 5D.
 
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Good Luck throughout the year DJ  clover

 
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FRI La Liga

6. Real Betis/Levante OVER 2.5 @ 2.02/+102 (Marathon) 1 Unit

La Liga averaged 2.695 goals per game last season. Real Betis averaged 3.18 & Levante 2.68 goals per game. This fixture last season ended with a 4-0 scoreline. Form wise 5 of the last 6 games for both teams ended over 2.5.
 
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SAT Ligue 1

7. Dijon/Nantes to DRAW @ 3.40/+240 (Will Hill) 1 Unit

Ligue 1 have had over 25% of matched end level last season. This year in round one not a single game ended tied.I think this game is the best pick for a draw in round 2. These 2 sides are very evenly matched both taking 5 points out of their past 5 games. At home Dijon took 7 points out of 5 games exactly the same for Nantes on the round. The ElO rank between these 2 is almost the same 1561- 1571. The last head to head meeting was a 1-1 Draw
 
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SAT Ligue 1

8. Rennes ML @ 1.93/-107 (Marathon) 1 Unit

The line movement in this match up puzzles me, when it first opened it was 1.64/-156 for the home side to win. Not much has changed yet the line moved to a level where I'm pulling the trigger. Angers are winless in their past 10 games 7L 3D. Rennes are 3-1-1 in their last 5 games at home compared to 1W 4L in the past 5 away for Angers. Rennes have also won the last 2 head to head meetings both home and away last season.
 
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SAT La Liga

9. Celta de Vigo ML @ 1.95/-105 (Bet365) 2 Units

Celta de Vigo have only lost once  past 14 home games last season in La Liga including draws with both Real Madrid & Barcelona. The visitors Espanyol had an away record of 4W 7D 8L. head to head Celta de Vigo have won 3 tied 3 & lost only once to Espanyol since 2015.
 
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gl i like ur informative picks 

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SUN Seria A

10. Lazio PK 2.10/+110 (Marathon) 1 Unit

I get the feeling Napoli might start slow with new manager Ancelloti at the helm. Meret in injured so Ospina might start in goal for Napoli. Lazio have held on to Savic which is a huge bonus as he and Immobile are the stars for Lazio. The opener of the season should be tight but I hope the home side can squeeze out a win


 
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Napoli 2 units 
 
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 SUN Ligue 1

11. Nimes +0.5 @ 2.23/+123 (Pinnacle) 1 Unit

Backing the newly promoted side in their home opener versus a very public Marseille side who are winless in their last 5 away games. Nimes at home have only lost 3 times in the past 20 games.
 
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SUN Seria A

12. Empoli ML @ 2.48/+148 (5Dimes) 1 Unit

Backing the newly promoted side in their home opener once again. Empoli aside from a cup loss this month were on a streak of 22 undefeated games at home. The past 10 away games for Cagliari 2W 6L 2D, The last time these sides met in Empoli the home side won 2-0. Hoping for the same result today.
 
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SUN Seria A

13. Sassuolo +0.5  @ 2.28/+128 (Pinnacle) 1 Unit
14. Sassuolo/Inter UNDER 2.5 @ 2.04/+104 (Pinnacle) 1 Unit

The home side seem to have Inters numbers the last couple of years. Out of the past 7 meetings Sassuolo have won 6. Sassuolo are also in form having won 4 of their past 5 games. Inter come into the game with a whole bunch of new faces that might take some time to gel. In the past 15 away games Inter have a record of 6W 6D 3L. I expect a low scoring tight game.
 
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Totally agree with Nimes, BOL an_worship

 
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Updated Record

Serie A        3-1-0  +280 Units
Ligue 1        3-2-0  +148 Units
EPL             1-0-0  +100 Units
Bundesliga   0-0-0   EVEN
La Liga        1-3-0    -351 Units
 
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MON La Liga

15. Athletic Bilbao ML @ 1.80/-125 (BstVic) 2 Units

Leganes in the last 15 away games are winless and have a record of 12L 3D. Bilbao have only lost 5 times in league play last season. Head to head last season Bilbao won 2-0. I love the numbers 1699-1633 in ELO Rank, 200 - 80 in Transfer market value. 5 to 4 in Internationals on the squad. I had the odds here at 1.50/-200 was really tempted to go 3 units here but held back since La Ligas opening weekend has been a tad cruel on my accounts.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack:

MON La Liga15. Athletic Bilbao ML @ 1.80/-125 (BstVic) 2 UnitsLeganes in the last 15 away games are winless and have a record of 12L 3D. Bilbao have only lost 5 times in league play last season. Head to head last season Bilbao won 2-0. I love the numbers 1699-1633 in ELO Rank, 200 - 80 in Transfer market value. 5 to 4 in Internationals on the squad. I had the odds here at 1.50/-200 was really tempted to go 3 units here but held back since La Ligas opening weekend has been a tad cruel on my accounts.

Thank you for the winner and your picks. You the man! Looking forward to see some revenge over picks in Europa and champions league!! Best,

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