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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 45 MIN

How to Bet Soccer's Opening Weekend: EPL, La Liga & Serie A Strategy, Analysis & Best Bets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 108

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The new season is here — and how you approach the opening weekend tells you a lot about how you'll bet all year. On Episode 108 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use the opening weekend of the Premier League, La Liga's matchday two, and Serie A's first fixtures of the season as a live masterclass in how to bet early-season soccer.Opening weekends are unique betting environments. The market is operating with limited data, public money is louder than usual, and the pricing inefficiencies that sharp bettors look for are most likely to appear when a season is young. Gareth and Jake break down the framework for navigating all of it — how to read early-season lines, where the books are most vulnerable, and how to use pre-season information without over-relying on it.The Premier League returns on August 21 with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City, while the opening weekend also features Hull City vs Manchester United, Newcastle vs Liverpool, Brentford vs Tottenham, and Fulham vs Chelsea  — a fixture list that provides the perfect canvas for demonstrating how to approach early-season markets across a full slate of games. La Liga's matchday two and Serie A's opening round add further depth, with Gareth and Jake applying the same framework across all three leagues. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook📲 Follow Pinnacle on:Twitter/X: twitter.com/PinnacleInstagram: pinnacle.bettingFacebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports👥 Twitter/X handles:Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheelerJake Osgathorpe - @JAKEOZZ⚠️ Gambling is age-restricted. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.Visit our responsible gaming page for more information and support: https://www.pinnacle.com/en/future/responsible-gaming/curacao

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The new season is here — and how you approach the opening weekend tells you a lot about how you'll bet all year. On Episode 108 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use the opening weekend of the Premier League, La Liga's matchday two, and Serie A's first fixtures of the season as a live masterclass in how to bet early-season soccer. Opening weekends are unique betting environments. The market is operating with limited data, public money is louder than usual, and the pricing ine...

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