This Weekend in Sports Betting: Premier League Kicks Off, UFC Title Fight, Tennis in Cincinnati & More

The English Premier League is back—and it doesn’t waste any time heating up. Liverpool host Bournemouth on Friday night, a fixture they’ll be expected to dominate. But the weekend’s main event is Manchester United vs Arsenal on Sunday at Old Trafford. Two title hopefuls, both with high-profile summer signings, go head-to-head in a match that could set the tone for the season.

Looking for acca value? Consider a five-fold that includes:

Manchester United or Draw vs Arsenal

Aston Villa to beat Newcastle

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – Both teams to score

Burnley under 0.5 goals vs Spurs

West Ham to win away at Sunderland

Even a three-leg version returns solid value for a modest stake.

The Octagon heads to Chicago where Dricus du Plessis defends his belt against Khamzat Chimaev in a card stacked with rising talent. Expect strong interest in method-of-victory markets, particularly for Chimaev by TKO. UFC's new broadcast deal only adds to the hype, with bettors anticipating big global viewership.

The ATP and WTA tours converge in Cincinnati with semi-finals and finals scheduled over the weekend. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek are still in the mix. Expect volatility in outright markets, with value in over/under total games in high-stakes matches.

MLB continues its run into late summer with some strong prop bets emerging:

The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters concludes this weekend, with Ronnie O’Sullivan and Neil Robertson still in contention. Bettors will be eyeing frame handicaps and highest break markets in the semis and final.

Meanwhile, in Auckland, the NZ Darts Masters wraps up Saturday. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries headline a competitive field. Watch for high checkout and leg-winning margin bets.

Sixteen NFL games are scheduled over the weekend. While the preseason can be unpredictable, sharp bettors are targeting player props—especially rookie QBs and RBs—as well as team first-half trends.

Away from the mainstream, the World Games in China feature Olympic-aspirant sports and athletic showpieces. Sprinter Noah Lyles is expected to dominate the track events, while underdog betting opportunities abound in emerging sports categories.

Whether you're chasing value in football accas, seeking sharp angles in UFC, or dabbling in snooker, this weekend offers opportunities across all betting styles. Make sure to monitor team news, weigh form trends, and consider a few calculated long shots at 1win.