Betfair Betting Podcast

Eight teams are vying for a trip to Wembley as club football returns with some intriguing FA Cup quarter-final ties.

The biggest of which takes place at the Etihad Stadium when Man City welcome Liverpool with pressure building on Arne Slot particularly if they were to fall short in this competition. 

Kevin Hatchard is joined by Jake Osgathorpe, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones who preview each FA Cup tie and also take an in-depth look at the Good Friday action in the EFL, which includes a value bet on Norwich, goals at Loftus Road and a centre-back goalscorer!

For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 

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0:00-22:12 Man City v Liverpool

22:13-27:35 Chelsea v Port Vale 

27:36-39:28 West Ham v Leeds

39:29-41:10 Southampton v Arsenal

41:11-44:53 Oxford v Hull

44:54-48:19 Norwich v Portsmouth

48:20-52:36 Middlesbrough v Millwall 

52:37-54:26 QPR v Watford

54:27-56:28 PSG v Toulouse 

56:29-57:22 Podcast treble

Arsenal’s first opportunity to win a major trophy since 2020 comes against Man City in the EFL Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Mikel Arteta is unbeaten against Pep Guardiola in the last six matches and will be hoping to secure silverware for the first time in almost six years. 

On the back of a hugely disappointing exit against Barcelona, Newcastle host rivals Sunderland in a game that represents huge importance for Eddie Howe, whilst Tottenham and Nottingham Forest go head-to-head in a very important six pointer in the battle to avoid the drop.

For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 

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00:00-14:25 Arsenal v Man City

14:26-19:31 Newcastle v Sunderland  

19:32-33:50 Tottenham v Nottingham Forest

33:51-37:37 Aston Villa v West Ham

37:38-42:01 Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid

42:02-45:15 Braga v Porto

Everton host Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, or as it’s better known to Mark O’Haire, the Hill Dicky. 

Following their disastrous end to their Champions League campaign, Chelsea’s full focus must turn to securing a top five place in order to qualify for the competition once more next term. 

The team currently ahead of them, Liverpool, head to Brighton who have a surprisingly strong home record under Fabian Hurzeler, whilst Leeds will look to pull clear of the relegation zone at home to Brentford under the lights.

Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones to preview the action on Friday and Saturday.

For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 

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 00:00-15:57 Everton v Chelsea

15:58-20:09 Brighton v Liverpool

20:10-26:22 Leeds v Brentford

26:23-30:05 Hull v Sheffield Wednesday

30:06-36:54 Bournemouth v Man United

36:55-40:05 Derby v Birmingham

40:06-46:03 Bromley v Colchester

46:04-48:42 Villarreal v Real Sociedad

48:43-50:31 Podcast treble

Newcastle are hoping to end Barcelona’s faultless record at Camp Nou with a seismic shock in the Champions League round of 16 second leg.

They head to Spain on the back of a dramatic 1-1 draw at St James’ Park, one of two English teams that didn’t suffer defeat in the first leg.

On the other hand, Man City and Chelsea both have significant work to do as they trail Real Madrid and PSG by three goals respectively. 

Abigail Davies is joined by Mark O’Haire, Jake Osgathorpe and JimmyThePunt to preview the midweek European action.

For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 

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00:00-11:40 Barcelona v Newcastle

11:41-18:08 Liverpool v Galatasaray 

18:09-28:09 Chelsea v PSG

28:10-41:12 Man City v Real Madrid

41:13-45:52 Tottenham v Atletico Madrid

45:53-55:54 Sporting v Bodo/Glimt 

55:55-56:11 Podcast treble

Tottenham’s freefall continued in midweek as they conceded five against Atletico Madrid and now face a daunting trip to Anfield in the Premier League.

Winless in 2026, there’s not much confidence from our top-topping team that their luck will change – in fact quite the opposite!

Elsewhere on Sunday Man United host Aston Villa, goals are expected at Selhurst Park and Barcelona are fancied to build on their faultless home record.

Kevin Hatchard is joined by Mark Stinchcombe, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones and Betfair trader Emmet O’Keeffe to preview Sunday’s action.

For information about Safe Sub, Match Ups and insights on football, head to betting.betfair.com. 

18+. Please gamble responsibly. Visit www.gambleaware.org for more.

0:00-20:10 Liverpool v Tottenham 

20:11-22:53 Nottingham Forest v Fulham

22:54-29:08 Man United v Aston Villa

29:09-39:04 Crystal Palace v Leeds

39:05-42:44 Barcelona v Sevilla