Sunday’s three-match La Liga slate features defending back-to-back champion Barcelona taking on Elche at Estadio Martínez Valero in Barcelona’s 2026-27 season opener.

Like many other leagues, La Liga crowns the team with the most points at the end of the 38-match season. Barcelona put together a dominant run to its second consecutive title last season, finishing 31-1-6 with 94 points, eight more than fierce rival Real Madrid, to capture the 29th La Liga title in club history. With the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Pau Cubarsí, and newly signed Rodri, Barcelona has the roster in place to pursue a third straight title this season.

Elche doesn’t have nearly the same championship history as Barcelona, having never won a La Liga title. Unlike Barcelona, however, Elche has already begun its 2026-27 campaign, playing Deportivo to a 1-1 draw on Aug. 17. Elche fell behind 1-0 early and, despite outplaying Deportivo in several areas throughout the match, was only able to find the back of the net once on Marc Aguado’s equalizer in the 76th minute. Elche will certainly have its hands full against a star-studded powerhouse like Barcelona on Sunday.

Elche vs. Barcelona Odds

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Barcelona as a massive favorite for its 2026-27 La Liga opener against Elche.

Three-Way Moneyline:

• Elche: +800
• Barcelona: -325
• Draw: +450

Popular Props for Elche vs. Barcelona

Here are a few player props and game props among the most popular selections in the soccer betting markets for Sunday’s match:

• Raphinha – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
• Lamine Yamal – Anytime Goalscorer
• Both Teams To Score – Yes

Elche vs. Barcelona Match Info

• Location: Estadio Martínez Valero, Elche, Spain
• Date: Sunday, Aug. 23
• Start Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Where to Watch: ABC, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+

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Newcastle United welcomes Liverpool to St James’ Park on Sunday morning as the two clubs get their 2026-27 Premier League seasons underway. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET, with both sides hoping their busy summers can set the stage for a return toward the top of the table.

Newcastle entered last season back in the Champions League after finishing fifth in 2024-25, but couldn’t flip that momentum into another push toward the top of the Premier League. They ultimately slipped to 12th and missed out on Europe altogether, bringing an abrupt end to the progress they had made under Eddie Howe.

Liverpool’s drop wasn’t quite as far down the table, but the expectations were considerably higher. The Reds began 2025-26 as defending Premier League champions and never seriously threatened to repeat, eventually finishing fifth. That was still enough to secure a Champions League place, but the disappointing title defense ultimately cost Arne Slot his job after two seasons in Anfield.

The response has brought considerable change to both clubs. Howe stepped down in July after nearly five years at Newcastle, with former RB Salzburg and Al-Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle taking over. He inherits a roster that no longer includes Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimarães or Sandro Tonali, three of Newcastle’s most important players in recent years. The club has shifted younger in response, adding Bazoumana Touré, Amar Dedić, Sean Steur and Aladji Bamba among a collection of summer arrivals.

Liverpool turned to former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who also begins his tenure with some major pieces missing from last year’s squad. Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté all departed this summer, while Jérémy Jacquet and Victor Muñoz were purchased and Ronald Araújo joined on loan from Barcelona.

That leaves plenty to learn about both teams on opening weekend. Newcastle is beginning life after Howe and several cornerstone players, while Liverpool is trying to get back into the title race under a new manager without Salah leading the attack. One player who will be particularly familiar with his surroundings Sunday is Alexander Isak, who returns to St James’ Park for the first time since leaving Newcastle for Liverpool last summer.

Newcastle vs. Liverpool Odds Today

Liverpool is listed as a short road favorite on the 3-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:

• Newcastle United (+300)
• Draw (+275)
• Liverpool (-120)

Best Bet for Newcastle vs. Liverpool

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For Sunday’s featured play, we’re backing a familiar face in a familiar place with Alexander Isak Anytime Goalscorer.

Isak established himself as one of the Premier League’s top strikers during his three seasons with Newcastle, and some of his best work came at St James’ Park. Across his final 26 Premier League appearances at the stadium, the Swedish striker piled up 22 goals and six assists before completing his £125 million move to Liverpool last summer.

His first year at Anfield didn’t go according to plan. Injuries limited Isak throughout the season and prevented him from facing Newcastle in either Premier League meeting, meaning Sunday’s trip will be his first match back at St James’ Park since leaving the club.

Now healthy entering Year 2 with Liverpool, Isak is expected to lead the line in Iraola’s first competitive match in charge. There’s certainly some added intrigue surrounding the setting, but the case ultimately comes back to his track record there: few players know how to score at St James’ Park better than Isak.

At these odds, we’ll back him to find the net in his return to his former home.

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

Liverpool has commanded nearly all of the early 3-way moneyline action for Sunday’s matchup:

• Liverpool has received 92.6% of all tickets and 92.1% of the total handle.
• Newcastle has taken in 4.3% of the bets and a 6.5% share of the money wagered.
• The draw rounds out the market with 3.1% of all tickets and 1.4% of the handle.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props

Liverpool players occupy all five spots on the list of most-bet player props, including three different markets involving Isak:

1. Alexander Isak – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
2. Cody Gakpo – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
3. Alexander Isak – Anytime Goalscorer
4. Dominik Szoboszlai – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
5. Alexander Isak – To Score or Assist

Newcastle vs. Liverpool Match Info

• Location: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Date: Sunday, August 23
• Start Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
• Where to Watch: NBC, Peacock

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The 2026-27 La Liga season gets underway for Real Madrid on Saturday afternoon as José Mourinho begins his second stint in charge with a trip to RCDE Stadium to face Espanyol. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, with Madrid playing its first competitive match of the new campaign after its originally scheduled opener against Real Sociedad was postponed.

There has been plenty of change in Madrid since last season ended without a trophy. Real finished second in La Liga behind Barcelona and saw its Champions League run end in the quarterfinals before turning to Mourinho, who previously managed the club from 2010-13. The roster has also been reshaped with Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espí and Yan Diomandé among the summer arrivals.

Now comes the first chance to see what that overhaul looks like when the games count. Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior remain at the center of Madrid’s attack, but they’ll be surrounded by a much different supporting cast as Mourinho begins putting his stamp on the squad. Saturday’s trip to Barcelona offers the first real look at how quickly all of those new pieces can come together.

Espanyol, meanwhile, already has 90 minutes of league action behind it and couldn’t have asked for a much better start. Manolo González‘s side opened the season with a 3-0 win over Levante at home last Sunday, with Roberto Fernández scoring twice in the first half before Tyrhys Dolan put the game away with a third goal in the 80th minute.

The result offered an encouraging first look at a club trying to build on last year’s 11th-place La Liga finish. Espanyol finished the 2025-26 campaign with 46 points and has added several new pieces this summer, including Quilindschy Hartman, Gabriel Moscardo and Unai Núñez.

Saturday brings a much tougher early test, but Espanyol at least enters it with a competitive match under its belt while Madrid prepares to make its season debut.

Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Odds Today

Real Madrid is a heavy road favorite on the 3-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:

• Espanyol (+700)
• Draw (+375)
• Real Madrid (-260)

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

Early betting action at Hard Rock Bet has been almost entirely concentrated on Real Madrid:

• Real Madrid has pulled in 98.3% of all 3-way moneyline tickets while accounting for 99.4% of the total handle.
• Espanyol has received just 1% of the bets, with those wagers representing only 0.1% of the money in the market.
• The draw has garnered 0.8% of all tickets and 0.5% of the handle.

Popular Player Props

Mbappé and Vinicius Junior account for each of the five most-bet player props ahead of Saturday’s matchup:

1. Kylian Mbappé – Over 1.5 Shots on Target
2. Kylian Mbappé – Anytime Goalscorer
3. Vinicius Junior – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
4. Kylian Mbappé – To Score or Assist
5. Vinicius Junior – Over 1.5 Shots on Target

Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Match Info

• Location: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain
• Date: Saturday, August 22
• Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• Where to Watch: ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes

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Brentford and Tottenham begin their 2026-27 Premier League campaigns Saturday afternoon at Gtech Community Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, and while both clubs start with a clean slate, they arrive at opening weekend after very different 2025-26 seasons.

Brentford spent much of last year in the European conversation and remained there until the final day. Keith Andrews‘ first season in charge ended with a ninth-place finish, matching the club’s best in the Premier League, with only goal difference keeping Brentford out of Europe. Igor Thiago played a major role in that push, scoring 22 league goals during a breakout campaign at the top of the attack.

Rather than make wholesale changes to a team that came so close, Brentford spent the summer adding to it. Midfielder Mamadou Sangaré arrived from Lens for a club-record fee, while Jaidon Anthony, Callum Wilson and Jannik Schuster were also brought in. Sangaré is expected to make his Premier League debut Saturday.

Tottenham’s offseason called for a much more dramatic response.

Spurs finished 17th for the second consecutive year in 2025-26, surviving relegation by just two points after spending much of the season near the bottom of the table. Roberto De Zerbi helped steady things after taking over late in the campaign, with Tottenham collecting 11 points from its final seven matches to preserve its Premier League status. He now gets a full season – and a significantly different squad – to try to get the club back on its feet.

Tottenham has spent aggressively to make that happen. Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes headline a rebuilt midfield, while Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson give De Zerbi several new options at the back. Spurs also went unbeaten during preseason, offering some early encouragement before the results begin to count.

Brentford vs. Tottenham Odds Today

Despite Tottenham’s busy summer, Brentford enters opening weekend as a slight home favorite on the 3-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:

• Brentford (+145)
• Draw (+260)
• Tottenham (+175)

Stats Hub Best Bet: Both Teams to Score (-200)

Looking for another angle for Saturday’s matchup? Check out Hard Rock Bet’s Stats Hub for team and player trends, recent results and other data to consider before placing your bets. One trend that jumps out for the opener points toward Both Teams to Score (-200).

Both sides have found the net in each of Tottenham’s last seven Premier League matches at night.

There’s reason to believe each attack can contribute here, too. Brentford brings back Thiago after his 22-goal season and just wrapped up preseason play by scoring seven times against Eintracht Frankfurt. Tottenham has spent the summer reshaping the squad for De Zerbi and should be able to build on their momentum from late last season that has also carried over into an unbeaten preseason.

The start of a new camapign always brings some unknowns, particularly with Tottenham incorporating so many new pieces, but there should be enough talent on the field to give both clubs opportunities.

We’ll ride the Stats Hub trend and take Both Teams to Score (-200) as our best bet for this afternoon’s match.

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

The early betting action isn’t following the favorite, with Tottenham drawing the larger share of both bets and money:

• Tottenham has taken in 65.5% of all 3-way moneyline tickets to go along with 74% of the handle.
• Brentford pulled in 28.3% of the tickets, with those wagers making up 20.7% of the total dollars.
• The draw has received 6.3% of bets and 5.3% of the handle.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props

Brentford’s Thiago and Tottenham’s Richarlison are all over this afternoon’s most-bet player props:

1. Igor Thiago – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
2. Richarlison – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
3. Dominic Solanke – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
4. Richarlison – Anytime Goalscorer
5. Igor Thiago – Anytime Goalscorer

Brentford vs. Tottenham Match Info

• Location: Gtech Community Stadium, London, England
• Date: Saturday, August 22
• Start Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• Where to Watch: Peacock

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The curtain officially comes up on the 2026/27 English Premier League season this afternoon, with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium.

For the first time in 22 years, Arsenal enter a new Premier League campaign as champions – and as sizable betting favorites to do something they’ve never done in the Premier League era: retain the title. That quest starts today.

After a summer spent betting on the World Cup, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook is ready to welcome back the Premier League with a full slate of both new and familiar soccer betting markets. From 3-way moneylines and anytime goalscorer props to assists, shots, saves, corners, team and player futures, and more, there are plenty of ways to bet on the Premier League throughout the season.

Below, I’m digging into today’s opening EPL fixture with my favorite Arsenal vs. Coventry City predictions and best bets, plus one Premier League future I’ve got my eye on.

Arsenal vs. Coventry City Half-Time Odds

Half-time update: after a flying start Arsenal lead 2-0 at the break which has dramatically shifted our odds.

• Arsenal to win: Off the board (was -525) (84% implied probability)
• Tie: +4000 (was +600) (14% implied probabiltiy)
• Coventry City to win: +20000 (was +1300) (7% implied probability)

Arsenal enter the opening match of the season as a prohibitive favorite against Coventry City, priced at -525 to win on the 3-way moneyline market. Remember, if you’re tuning in after the World Cup, there is no extra time here in league play, meaning this one will end after the 90-minutes + stoppage time.

The Gunners are the reigning champions and made short work of Manchester City last weekend with a 3-0 win to collect the Community Shield. However, Frank Lampard’s Coventry City are coming off of a title of their own, having blitzed through the Championship last season – winning one of the most competitive leagues in world football by eleven points. Coventry City are +1300 to grab a shocking win, and +600 to secure a point in their first Premier League action in 25 years.

Arsenal vs Coventry Predictions

As is my normal process, I’m starting my research for Arsenal-Coventry City in the Hard Rock Bet Stats Hub, which is a great source for data, streaks, trends, and more across a variety of sports.

Arsenal-Coventry Best Player Prop: Martin Ødegaard Anytime Assist (+180)

While it ended with an unforgettable trophy lift at Selhurst Park, the 25/26 season was a mixed bag for Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard. He managed just 24 league appearances due to recurring injuries and contributed one lone goal and six assists, far below the figures that fans of the team have come to expect.

However, he went away with Norway this summer and captained his country on a remarkable run to the quarterfinals at the World Cup, and has returned to Arsenal in fine form. Ødegaard has been sharp throughout the pre-season, and was excellent last weekend in the Community Shield, scoring a goal that oozed confidence – the sort of finish a player doesn’t even attempt unless they’re feeling themselves a little bit.

Ødegaard is the creative engine of this attack and we’re getting him against a newly promoted side to contribute an assist at +180 – I’m in.

Coventry City vs Arsenal Best Bet: Both Teams to Score – NO (-170)

Arsenal have been the best defensive side in Europe for years now. They have an identity and culture where defending and clean sheets are valued above all else… and while William Saliba, one of the best center backs in the world, is out injured – there’s still plenty of talent and experience across the Arsenal back line.

Stats Hub points out that:

• Arsenal have won sixteen straight at home against newly promoted teams
• Arsenal have pitched a shutout in five straight night games in the league
• Both Teams to Score has failed to hit in seven of their last eight openers

So with what we know about Arsenal and their opponent, I’m comfortable paying the -170 price for this BTTS bet.

Best EPL Future Bet: Arsenal Over 77.5 Points (-125)

If you’re interested in a futures bet ahead of the new season, Arsenal’s over/under points total of 77.5 really stands out as an obvious over.

Arsenal won the league last season on 85 points, topping Pep Guardiola’s final Manchester City team by seven points when all was said and done… but it was far from a perfect season for the Gunners. They were plagued by key, long-term injuries throughout the entire campaign and never seemed to find the rhythm that was on display in years past. But, they still won. Convincingly.

This should, be all accounts, be a better version of last seasons team – unburdened by the pressures of ending a long title drought. They’ve added one of the best midfielders in the world in Bruno Guimarães. They’ve brought in Christos Tsiolis who has been on fire in pre-season to contribute from the left, and perhaps more importantly, key players like Saka, Havertz, and the aforementioned Martin Ødegaard seem to be getting healthy and primed for the new campaign.

Factor in that the major challengers of Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Spurs are all starting this season with a different coach to the one they started with last year, and the path for Arsenal to hit this number becomes more clear.

Arsenal have eclipsed the 77.5 point total in two of the last three seasons and there’s every reason to believe they’ll get there again. I like the over here.

Arsenal vs Coventry City Match Info

•  Location: Emirates Stadium, London
•  Date: Friday, August 21
•  Start Time: 3:00pm ET
•  Where to Watch: USA, Universo
•  Stage: English Premier League – Matchweek 1

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The Philadelphia Union host Inter Miami CF on Wednesday night at Subaru Park in a matchup that brings Lionel Messi and one of Major League Soccer’s most dangerous attacks to Philadelphia. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Apple TV.

Philadelphia enters the matchup playing its best soccer of the season. The Union have won four straight MLS matches and are coming off a 3-2 comeback victory over New York City FC after falling behind 2-0 in the first half on a pair of penalties. The Union’s recent surge has provided some life to a season in which the club has otherwise struggled, as it currently sits 13th in the Eastern Conference at 5-10-4.

Miami, meanwhile, remains near the top of the East at 11-3-5 but has hit its roughest stretch of the season. The Herons have lost three straight matches across all competitions, including Leagues Cup play, and are coming off a 4-1 loss to Nashville SC over the weekend.

Wednesday’s game also serves as a rematch of one of the wildest MLS games of the season. Miami defeated Philadelphia 6-4 back in May after the Union jumped out to an early 2-0 advantage. Luis Suárez and Philadelphia’s Milan Iloski each recorded hat tricks in the 10-goal thriller.

Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami Odds Tonight

The red-hot Union have the advantage on the 3-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:

• Philadelphia Union (+120)
• Draw (+300)
• Inter Miami CF (+175)

Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight?

Yes, Lionel Messi is expected to play and start for Inter Miami against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night. Messi traveled with the club to Philadelphia and trained with the first team ahead of the matchup.

Messi returned to Inter Miami’s starting lineup over the weekend against Nashville, recording an assist while also having a penalty blocked. Inter Miami manager Guillermo Hoyos said ahead of Wednesday’s match that Messi looks good and comfortable on the field.

The 39-year-old remains the centerpiece of Miami’s attack and enters Wednesday with 12 goals and nine assists in MLS play this season.

Best Bet: Inter Miami Moneyline (+175)

The price on Miami reflects a combination of its recent form and a lengthy list of absences. The Herons will be without Mateo Silvetti, Santiago Morales, Micael, Germán Berterame and Tadeo Allende due to injury, while Rodrigo De Paul is unavailable due to suspension.

Miami has also dropped three straight matches across all competitions and has allowed nine goals during that stretch, capped by Saturday’s 4-1 defeat to Nashville. Even with those concerns, Inter Miami +175 is an intriguing number against a Philadelphia team that has spent much of the season near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Hard Rock Bet’s Stats Hub also points to a strong bounce-back trend for the Herons. Inter Miami has now won seven consecutive MLS matches immediately following a loss, meaning they should be primed for another get-right game tonight in Chester.

Philadelphia’s four-game MLS winning streak deserves respect, but Miami still owns the stronger season-long body of work and already scored six goals against the Union earlier this year. With Messi leading the attack, the plus-money price provides enough value to back the Herons to respond.

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet players are backing Messi and Inter Miami to walk away with three points tonight:

• Inter Miami is the choice on 85% of the tickets, complimented by 93.6% of the total handle.
• Philadelphia has received 11.5% of the bets while pulling in just 5.5% of all money wagered.
• The draw has seen limited action with 3.5% of all wagers and a 0.9% share of the handle.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props

Messi and Suárez account for all five of the most popular player props at Hard Rock Bet ahead of Wednesday’s matchup:

1. Lionel Messi – To Score or Assist
2. Lionel Messi – Over 1.5 Shots on Target
3. Lionel Messi – Anytime Goalscorer
4. Luis Suárez – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
5. Luis Suárez – Anytime Goalscorer

Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami Match Info

• Location: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania
• Date: Wednesday, August 19
• Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where to Watch: Apple TV

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The final round of UEFA Champions League qualifying gets underway Tuesday afternoon with a high-profile matchup as Fenerbahçe host Lyon in the first leg of their playoff at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, with a spot in the Champions League league phase on the line.

Fenerbahçe enters the playoff after an impressive run through qualifying, most recently eliminating Sturm Graz 3-0 on aggregate. The Turkish side won both legs without conceding, with Talisca and Mason Greenwood scoring in the 2-0 home victory before Talisca converted the only goal of the return leg. Talisca has now scored in all four of Fenerbahçe’s Champions League qualifiers this season.

Lyon took a more dramatic route to the playoff. After losing the opening leg of its third-round qualifier against Sparta Prague, the French side responded with a 3-0 victory at home to advance. Ernest Nuamah, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Tyler Morton found the back of the net in the decisive second leg, setting up a showdown with Fenerbahçe.

These clubs last met during the 2024-25 Europa League, playing to a scoreless draw in Istanbul. Lyon has historically had the upper hand in the matchup, winning each of the four previous Champions League meetings between the clubs, but Fenerbahçe enters Tuesday’s first leg unbeaten in its last six home Champions League qualifiers.

Fenerbahçe vs. Lyon Odds Today

Fenerbahçe is the home favorite on the 3-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:

• Fenerbahçe (-105)
• Draw (+250)
• Lyon (+260)

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

Early action at Hard Rock Bet is leaning toward the Turkish side:

• Fenerbahçe is the choice on 64.5% of the tickets, and those bets also make up a market-leading 76.6% of the total handle.
• Lyon has received 32% of the bets while drawing just 21.1% of all money wagered.
• The draw has seen limited action with 3.5% of all wagers, taking in a 2.3% share of the handle.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props

1. Talisca – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
2. Mason Greenwood – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
3. Mason Greenwood – Anytime Goalscorer
4. Loïs Openda – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
5. Talisca – Anytime Goalscorer

Fenerbahçe vs. Lyon Match Info

• Location: Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey
• Date: Tuesday, August 18
• Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Where to Watch: Paramount+

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The opening weekend of the 2026-27 EFL Championship season wraps up Monday afternoon with an all-Welsh matchup as Cardiff City host Wrexham at Cardiff City Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, with both clubs looking to start the new campaign on the right foot.

Cardiff returns to the Championship after earning promotion from League One last season. The Bluebirds got their competitive schedule started with a 3-2 Carabao Cup victory over Swindon Town, with Yousef Salech scoring twice to help Cardiff advance.

Wrexham, on the other hand, is back for another season in England’s second tier after finishing just outside the Championship playoffs last year. Sam Smith and Kieffer Moore headline the attack for a Wrexham side looking to improve on that 7th place finish and make another push toward the top six.

The clubs are already quite familiar with one another after meeting in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup last October. Cardiff came away with a 2-1 road victory in that matchup, with Salech and William Fish both finding the back of the net. Moore managed to score Wrexham’s lone goal against his former club in the loss.

Cardiff City vs. Wrexham Odds Today

Cardiff City holds a narrow edge on the 3-way moneyline at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook:

• Cardiff City (+145)
• Draw (+240)
• Wrexham (+175)

Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet

Early action at Hard Rock Bet has produced an interesting divide:

• Cardiff City is the choice on 52.2% of the tickets, though those bets make up only 40.9% of the total handle.
• Wrexham has received 44% of the bets while drawing a market-leading 52.4% of all money wagered.
• The draw has seen limited action with 3.8% of all wagers, but has taken in a 6.7% share of the handle.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props

1. Sam Smith – Anytime Goalscorer
2. Yousef Salech – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
3. Yousef Salech – Anytime Goalscorer
4. Kieffer Moore – Over 0.5 Shots on Target
5. Sam Smith – Over 0.5 Shots on Target

Cardiff City vs. Wrexham Match Info

• Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
• Date: Monday, August 17
• Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Where to Watch: Paramount+

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