Great Weekend Ahead for Horse Racing, Soccer, and other Sports Fans
Published January 13, 2022 by Florin P
Bet on the most popular sports and the strongest leagues in the world this weekend at bet365 Sports and lock in on competitive odds.
The first weekend of January was relatively slow, but 2022 continues on a very positive note. There are dozens of matches scheduled across the globe this weekend and bet365 Sports dedicate ample coverage to all of them. You can bet on horse races, soccer, cricket, rugby, American sports, and tennis at high odds.
Gear up for the Cheltenham Festival
Punters who want to wager early can already bet on the non-runner no bet events at the Cheltenham Festival. Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase, Stayers’ Hurdle, and Gold Cup are the events whose odds are already published. If you want to lock in on top odds, this is the time to act. In anticipation of these amazing races, you can bet on the Lanzarote Hurdle, the Silviniaco Conti Chase, and the graded action at Warwick. The popular promotions Price Promise, Each-Way Extra, ITV 4/1, and the horse racing fans' favorite best odds guaranteed all apply.
Bet on English, German and Italian Soccer
This weekend, you can bet on the Derby between Manchester City and Chelsea on January 15. The Citizens are clear favorites with odds of 13/20, while Chelsea starts with a second chance and odds of 4/1. Elsewhere, Manchester United is expected to crush Aston Villa on the road, while Liverpool hopes for a similar outcome against Brentford. Arsenal and Tottenham play a coin flip match on Sunday and bet365 Sports offers identical odds of 17/10 on each team from London to win
In the German Bundesliga things are heating up and Bayern Munich can’t afford any false steps on the road against Köln. Borussia M’gladback vs Bayer Leverkusen is another highly anticipated match after the hosts defeated the reigning champions last round. A match of interest from Italy will pit Juventus against Udinese, with the former Serie A winners as clear favorites with odds of 2/5 as opposed to 7/1.
It’s Time for a Cricket and Tennis Test
Everyone is talking about Novak Djokovic’s Australian drama, but the Grand Slam tournament starts next week. This weekend will have the opportunity to bet on the outright winners, as well as the opening round games. The odds will be published by Sunday, so you can lock in on amazing odds during this time.
Cricket fans are anxiously waiting to see if more surprises are even possible. England avoided defeat in Australia, New Zealand lost Bangladesh and South Africa prevailed against India. As the new test matches begin, you can bet on the change of fortunes or a continuation of major upsets.
Spice Things up with Snooker and NFL
Snooker enthusiasts can bet on the 2022 Masters which have started at Alexandra Palace. Bet365 has some amazing betting options on the ‘Tournament 147’, ‘Highest Break’, and ‘To Win Quarter’ markets.
If you prefer American football, the NFL playoffs will surely keep you at the edge of your seat. The Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills play first and both are favorites with odds of 1/2. The same goes for the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys who have similar odds and play this weekend. Some of the most lopsided matches involve the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs which are huge favorites. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans and the Green Bay Packers are waiting in the next round.