A pre-season Madrid derby, the 2nd round of a shortened Rugby Championship and the Challenge Cup semi-finals make-up our Spread Bets of the Day!

1. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – Atletico Madrid to win, 26.6-32.3
A breeding ground for big transfers, Atletico Madrid have lost another round of players this summer, including Lucas Hernandez, Gelson Martins, Rodri and, most importantly, Antoine Griezmann. They haven’t been shy about spending that money, however, picking up Marcos Llorente, Felipe, Kieran Trippier and Joao Felix.

Real have been just has busy, their highest profile signee being Eden Hazard, finally completing his long-sought-after move to the Bernabeu.

Neither Madrid side has particularly impressed during the pre-season, so Friday’s fixture could be a chance to make a statement of intent. Atletico are the clear underdogs, at a win match binary spread of 26.6-32.3 to Real’s 42.2-47.7.


2. New Zealand vs South Africa – Match Multi-Points, 702-755
2019’s shortened Rugby Championship could effectively be decided on Saturday morning, when New Zealand host South Africa at 8.35am on Sky Sports Main Event. After a tight 1st half the Springboks blew Australia away following the break, winning 35-17; the All Blacks, on contrast, only narrowly bested Argentina 20-16.

Rassie Erasmus’s side were the only nation to beat New Zealand in last year’s Championship, and will be looking to edge their way to a 4th title this weekend. Spreadex are offering a Match Multi-Points spread of 702-755.


3. St Helens vs Halifax – St Helens by 26-30, 7.6-15.4
Saturday’s first Challenge Cup semi-final between Warrington and Hull is fairly well-matched; the other fixture less so.

Dominant Super League leaders St Helens take on Championship mid-tablers Halifax at 4.30pm on BBC Two, and will be looking to win big. Spreadex are offering a St Helens by 26-30 Winning Margin binary spread of 7.6-15.4.


4. Peter Wright vs Daryl Gurney – Highest Checkout x Total 180s, 2262-2402
In maybe the tastiest World Matchplay quarter-final, no. 6 seed Peter Wright takes on no.3 seed Daryl Gurney. The Flying Scotsman has managed the best checkout, at 170; SuperChin, meanwhile, has the most 180s so far.

That means the Highest Checkout x Total 180s spread sits at 2262-2402.


5. Stuttgart vs Hannover – Mario Gomez SMM, 35-41
Stuttgart and Hannover, both relegated from the Bundesliga last season, start their stint in Germany’s 2nd division with a game against each other on Friday.

Die Roten are expected to win, helping Bayern Munich legend Mario Gomez to a SMM spread of 35-41, despite only scoring 7 goals total in 2018/19.

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