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26 February 2026
17:45 VfB Stuttgart v Celtic
VfB Stuttgart
50 WIN
@1.36
Lose
-50
Stuttgart have a good home record in the German league, collecting 26 points from a possible 33. Having won the away leg 4-1, they are likely to win again now at home.
17:00 5:00 Chelmsford City
Gifts Differing
Daily Racing
25 EW
@81.00
Lose
-50
Disappointed on debut when finishing last of six at Yarmouth in August. Should be better than that result showed, and with the benefit of having that experience is likely to improve. Holds an each-way chance.
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25 February 2026
19:45 Norwich v Sheff Wed
Norwich
50 WIN
@1.20
Win
10
Norwich have collected 39 points and are 18th in the table. Sheffield Wednesday have already been relegated. Sheffield Wednesday have just 7 points away from home. A home win for Norwich is likely.
19:00 Al Najma v Al Nassr Riyadh
Al Nassr Riyadh
50 WIN
@1.12
Win
6
Al Najma have collected just 8 points from their 22 matches, while Al Nassr will move to the top of the table with a win. Anything other than an Al Nassr victory would be a major surprise.
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23 February 2026
20:30 8:30 Wolverhampton
Lope Harswell
Daily Racing
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
Dead heated for first win at Newcastle in December. Not as good over this trip last time. Each-way chance if rediscovering previous form.
20:00 Walsall v Milton Keynes Dons
Walsall
50 WIN
@3.25
Lose
-50
Walsall will need to raise their game following a poor run of results. MK Dons are in good form, but Walsall won the reverse fixture and, now with home advantage, could complete the double.
19:00 7:00 Wolverhampton
Waterford Castle
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@1.73
Lose
-50
Showed plenty of promise in three starts last year. Has been gelded since last seen in August. Makes first start for a new yard and should be there or thereabouts.
19:00 Al Fateh SC v Al Akhdoud
Al Fateh SC
50 WIN
@1.55
Win
28
Al Fateh have won 3 and drawn 1 of the last 5 meetings. They sit 14 points above Al Akhdoud in the table. Despite losing their last 2 matches, Al Akhdoud have lost 4 of their last 5, drawing just once. Al Fateh should win
19:00 Al Qadisiya Al Khubar v Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Qadisiya Al Khubar
50 WIN
@1.33
Win
17
Al Qadisiya are 12 points above Al Ittifaq and have a superior goal difference. Both teams have won 2 of their last 5 meetings, with the reverse fixture resulting in a draw. A home win for Al Qadisiya is likely.
19:00 Damac FC v Al Ahli Jeddah
Al Ahli Jeddah
50 WIN
@1.30
Win
15
Al Ahli have won 3 and drawn 2 of the last 5 meetings. They are in better form with 4 wins and a draw from their last 5 matches, whilst Damac have won once and lost 3 of their last 5. An Al Ahli win is likely.
17:30 Fiorentina v Pisa
Fiorentina
50 WIN
@1.62
Win
31
Fiorentina have won 2 and drawn 1 of their last 3 matches in all competitions. Pisa have failed to win any of their last 5 and have lost 3 of them. The reverse fixture finished 0-0, but Fiorentina now have home advantage and are taken to win.
17:00 Fenerbahce v Kasimpasa
Fenerbahce
50 WIN
@1.30
Lose
-50
Fenerbahçe have collected 24 from a possible 30 points at home and are 2nd in the table. Only two teams are below Kas?mpa?a in the league. Four of their last five meetings have resulted in Fenerbahçe wins, with the reverse fixture finishing as a 1-1 draw. Home advantage should see a Fenerbahçe win.
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22 February 2026
17:15 Perpignan v Pau
Pau
To Win
50 WIN
@2.10
Lose
-50
Pau have won 11 of their 16 matches, while Perpignan have won just 3 times. Pau have won 4 of the last 5 meetings and are taken to win again.
15:10 France v Italy
France
To Win
50 WIN
@1.02
Win
1
France have been in top form in their opening two matches, winning both and scoring 90 points. Italy are much improved and beat Scotland in their opening match. If France continue in the same form, they should win.
15:00 Huddersfield Giants v Wakefield Trinity
Wakefield Trinity
To Win
50 WIN
@1.55
Win
28
Both teams lost last week, but Wakefield went down by just 2 points. If they can perform to the same level away from home, they should win.
14:00 Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
Crystal Palace's form has been dipping lately. They may have won 4 and drawn 1 of the last 5 meetings with Wolves, but Wolves have been improving and fought back from 2 goals down to draw with Arsenal. If finding the same form, they could come away with a win.
14:00 Nottm Forest v Liverpool
Liverpool
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
Liverpool have been inconsistent this season but have won 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. Forest have won 2 and drawn 2 of their last 5. Forest played on Thursday night in Turkey, so Liverpool are likely to be fresher. They are taken to win.
14:00 Sunderland v Fulham
Sunderland
50 WIN
@2.80
Lose
-50
Fulham have won 3 and drawn 1 of the last 5 meetings. Sunderland have been good at home and only lost their unbeaten home record when losing 1??"0 to Liverpool. They are taken to win.
02:35 Crusaders v Brumbies
Crusaders
To Win
50 WIN
@1.17
Lose
-50
Crusaders suffered a narrow defeat last week, while the Brumbies had a big away win. Crusaders have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, and they look likely to get their first win of the season.
Brumbies 13.50
Handicap
50 WIN
@1.91
Win
46
Crusaders have won 4 of the last 5 meetings with the Brumbies, but the Brumbies come into this match having scored 54 points last week. It's unlikely they will lose by more than 13 points.
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21 February 2026
20:00 Man City v Newcastle
Man City
50 WIN
@1.57
Win
28
These teams have already met three times this season, with City winning twice and Newcastle once. With City needing a win to keep their title challenge alive, a home win looks likely.
20:00 Wigan Warriors v Hull FC
Wigan Warriors
To Win
50 WIN
@1.18
Win
9
Both teams won their opening matches last week. Wigan have the advantage of playing at home and look the stronger of the two teams. They should win.
18:00 Toulouse Olympique v Castleford Tigers
Toulouse Olympique
To Win
50 WIN
@2.25
Win
62
Toulouse won away at Wakefield last week, while Castleford lost at home to Wigan. Toulouse now have home advantage and, if playing at the same level as last week, should win again.
17:30 5:30 Chelmsford City
Harlington
Daily Racing
Has won 2 of 3 starts since joining this yard, including over this course and distance 2 weeks ago. Only 2 lb higher today and likely to be there or thereabouts in hat-trick attempt.
17:30 West Ham v Bournemouth
Draw
50 WIN
@3.75
Win
138
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last six league matches, while West Ham have found some form, winning three and drawing one of their last five. With the reverse fixture finishing 2-2, a draw looks a likely outcome.
17:18 5:18 Chepstow
Bande Organisee
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionAThis tip was used on Horse Racing 4Fold Acca.
@2.20
Win
60
Took a tumble in both Irish points but showed plenty of promise on bumper debut when finishing 3rd over this course and distance. Improvement likely and should be there or thereabouts.
16:55 4:55 Fairyhouse
Look Me
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionAThis tip was used on Horse Racing 4Fold Acca.
@1.67
Win
33
Finished 2nd of 17 on debut at Fairyhouse in April last year. Not seen since, but has now joined Willie Mullins and it's no surprise to see it go one better.
16:40 4:40 Kempton
Fine Shot
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Win
480
Has not been seen since finishing a solid 3rd of 11 on bumper debut at Huntingdon in February last year. Each-way chance again if returning in the same form.
Merlin Allen
Daily Racing
Showed plenty of ability when 1st of 12 on debut at Aintree in November. Not seen since, but likely to improve and yard in good form. Every chance of following up.
16:40 Wales v Scotland
Scotland
To Win
50 WIN
@1.10
Win
5
Scotland suffered a surprise loss in their opening match but improved hugely to beat England last week. Wales have been poor in their two defeats, and another heavy defeat is likely.
Scotland -18.50
Handicap
50 WIN
@1.98
Lose
-50
Wales have been poor in their 2 matches and have conceded 102 points in those matches. Scotland improved to beat England by 11 points last week. Another big Scotland win is likely.
16:20 4:20 Fairyhouse
Ceroc
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@13.00
Void
0
Twice a hurdles winner who has been placed in 6 of 11 starts over fences. Needs to beat the best, but that would give an each-way chance.
16:13 4:13 Chepstow
Lastroboy
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
Bumper winner who won on hurdles debut in 2022. Finished 2nd in both starts in 2023 but was not seen again until December last year. Disappointed in that start and again in January, but probably needed the runs. Each-way chance if rediscovering previous form.
15:52 3:52 Lingfield
Bellini Spirit
Daily Racing
25 EW
@19.00
Lose
-50
Both previous races have been at Chelmsford and improved on debut performance to finish 2nd last time. This longer trip could suit and holds at least an each-way chance.
15:45 3:45 Fairyhouse
Kings Hill
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@29.00
Void
0
Only win in 14 hurdles starts came in 2024. Has shown some promise in three starts over fences. Each-way chance if finding some improvement.
15:00 3:00 Kempton
Loaded And Locked
Daily Racing
25 EW
@12.00
Lose
-50
Point-and-bumper winner who has improved in each of three hurdles starts and won at Hereford last time. Further improvement likely and holds an each-way chance.
15:00 Aston Villa v Leeds
Aston Villa
50 WIN
@1.85
Lose
-50
Aston Villa are 3rd in the table, while Leeds are 15th. Only Burnley and Wolves have a worse record away from home than Leeds. Villa have been good at home and should win.
15:00 Bolton v Blackpool
Bolton
50 WIN
@1.53
Lose
-50
Only Orient have a worse record away from home than Blackpool. Bolton have been good at home and are 21 points above Blackpool. A Bolton win is likely.
15:00 Brentford v Brighton
Brentford
50 WIN
@2.10
Lose
-50
Brentford are 7th in the table, while Brighton have slipped to 14th. Brighton have not won any of their last six Premier League games, losing three of them. Brentford have won two and drawn one of their last three. With home advantage, they should win.
15:00 Chelsea v Burnley
Chelsea
50 WIN
@1.22
Lose
-50
Chelsea have won 3 and drawn 2 of the last 5 meetings with Burnley. They sit 5th in the table, while Burnley are one place off the bottom and only Wolves have a worse record away from home. A Chelsea win is likely.
15:00 Middlesbrough v Oxford Utd
Middlesbrough
50 WIN
@1.36
Lose
-50
Middlesbrough lost top spot when losing at Coventry earlier this week, but they are likely to bounce back and beat Oxford, who are one place off the bottom of the table and have collected just 13 points from 16 away matches.
15:00 Millwall v Portsmouth
Millwall
50 WIN
@1.87
Lose
-50
Millwall are 3rd in the table and have a good record at home. Portsmouth are one place above the relegation zone and have collected just 14 points from 15 away matches. A home win for Millwall is likely.
14:38 2:38 Fairyhouse
Miss Lia
Daily Racing
25 EW
@12.00
Lose
-50
Not seen since November but has finished 2nd in 3 of last 4 outings. Holds an each-way chance if returning in the same form.
14:10 England v Ireland
England
To Win
50 WIN
@1.22
Lose
-50
Both teams have won once from their two matches, but Ireland made hard work of beating Italy last week. England have the home support behind them, and if performing to the same level as when beating Wales comfortably, should win again.
14:05 2:05 Fairyhouse
Sportinthepark
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@9.00
Lose
-50
Races over fences and hurdles. Has won 2 of 6 starts over hurdles and races off a mark 8 lbs lower than chasing mark. Holds every chance if finding best form.
13:10 1:10 Kempton
Favour And Fortune
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
Five-time winner who has not been seen since finishing 3rd at Aintree in April last year. Absence to overcome, but holds an each-way chance if returning in the same form.
13:05 1:05 Newcastle
Jimbo Sport
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@2.10
Win
55
Was a winner on bumper debut in March last year and has placed in both hurdles starts since. Further improvement likely, and should be there or thereabouts.
08:35 Western Force v Blues
Blues
To Win
50 WIN
@1.33
Win
17
Both teams listed their opening matches last week, with the Blues picking up a losing bonus point. The Blues have won the last 5 meetings and they are taken to win.
01:00 Taylor Fritz vs Tommy Paul
Taylor Fritz
Win Match
50 WIN
@1.70
Lose
-50
These players have met eight times before, with each player winning four times. Fritz is the higher-ranked player and should justify that ranking by winning.
Taylor Fritz to win 2 - 1
Set Betting
50 WIN
@4.20
Lose
-50
These players have met eight times before, with each player winning on four occasions. Fritz is likely to justify his higher ranking and win a close match.
Taylor Fritz
1st Set Winner
50 WIN
@1.75
Lose
-50
Eight previous meetings have seen each player winning four times. Fritz is the higher-ranked player and, having won the last meeting in straight sets, is likely to win the first set.
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