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French Open Day 12 Best Bets And 6/1 Double: Swiatek Defence Under Series Threat
French Open Day 12 Best Bets Aryna Sabalenka to beat Iga Swiatek 2-1 - 3/1 Bet365 Coco Gauff to beat Lois Boisson 2-0 - 3/5 Betway Double pays 6/1 with Bet365 French Open Day 12 Betting Preview Four of the world's best players will face off in the semi-finals of the women's singles at the French Open on Thursday, with fans eagerly anticipating another brilliant day of action at Roland Garros. Advertisement There's little doubt about the most intriguing match of the day on paper as top seed Iga Swiatek takes on world number one Aryna Sabalenka, who is the 17/10 favourite to win a first French Open title with betting sites. Four-time winner Swiatek is looking for an unprecedented fourth title in a row at Roland Garros, but has looked vulnerable at times on her favourite surface during this clay court season. And in the other semi-final match-up, second seed Coco Gauff takes on home hopeful Lois Boisson. The American is hoping to make the final for the second time as she bids to win a second major, while 22-year-old Boisson is one of the stories of the competition having made the last four in her first Grand Slam appearance. Sabalenka is early favourite in the first semi-final, with tennis betting sites backing the world number one at 4/5, while Gauff is no bigger than 2/7 to get the better of 11/4 shot Boisson. Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek Prediction Sabalenka's impressive recent form, including a quarter-final win over Qinwen Zheng, means she enters the match as odds-on for victory on most betting apps. Advertisement But Swiatek has won each of the last three editions of the French Open – dating back to 2022 – as well as winning in 2020, and overcame Elina Svitolina 6-1, 7-5 in their quarter-final. The world number five has not been beaten at Roland Garros since a quarter-final defeat in 2021, and boasts a 92 per cent win rate having won 40 times already in Paris. However, Sabalenka presents the toughest challenge faced in that time, with the 27-year-old having won the last meeting between the two 6-3, 6-3 in Cincinnati last year. The world number one does trail quite heavily in the head-to-head match-up, having lost eight of the 12 matches between the two, with Swiatek holding a 5-1 record on clay, as well as winning their only previous Grand Slam encounter. Advertisement However, Sabalenka's form coming into the tournament has been better than her Polish opponent's, with the Belarusian having suffered only one defeat against top-10 players in 2025 (to Zheng in Rome). She made the finals in Madrid, Miami and Stuttgart, winning the first two. In contrast, Swiatek exited the Italian Open at the round of 32, the Madrid Open in the semi-finals, Stuttgart in the quarters and Miami at the same stage. These results will contribute to the four-time winner being slight underdog at 1/1 in the French Open odds, but her experience could tell once again at Roland Garros. Sabalenka is the in-form player, with the power and consistency to upset Swiatek, who has had a more difficult clay season so far. Advertisement And with a potential weakness spotted in Swiatek dropping a set to Svitolina in the last round, we're backing Sabalenka to win in three, which is offered at 3/1 with Bet365. French Open Day 12 prediction 1: Aryna Sabalenka to beat Iga Swiatek 2-1 - 3/1 Bet365 Coco Gauff vs Lois Boisson prediction Home favourite Boisson has become one of the stories of the tournament in Paris as the 22-year-old takes her place in the last four in her first ever Grand Slam appearance. A fourth-round win over third seed Jess Pegula made headlines, but most were writing her off against rising star Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-final, before she beat the sixth seed 7-6, 6-3 to book a semi-final place. Advertisement But the last four comes with yet another stern test for the world number 361, as she faces second seed Coco Gauff. While Boisson's run so far has been a memorable one, the semi-final will likely prove a step too far against the experienced Gauff, whose overall skills – including exceptional serve and overall power – will be quite unlike anything Boisson has faced up to this point. Gauff hadn't dropped a set in Paris before a thrilling three-set win over Madison Keys in the last. To that end, Gauff to win in straights is a strong option. French Open Day 12 prediction 2: Coco Gauff to beat Lois Boisson 2-0 - 3/5 Betway French Open Betting Offer Sinner has looked in great form in Paris so far and punters wanting to back the Italian to win his first French Open title can get claim enhanced odds of 50/1 with talkSPORT BET. Advertisement The bookmaker has boosted his French Open betting odds in the latest special talkSPORT bet sign up offer, which is only available to new customers. Open an account using the link below, make an initial deposit of at least £5 and then wager a maximum of £1 on Sinner at the normal odds in the French Open outright winner market. If Sinner does claim the title, talkSPORT BET will pay out on the £1 bet in cash with the extra winnings credited in free bets. Please gamble responsibly When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, or any other gambling medium. Advertisement Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
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17 hours ago
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Stoke-on-Trent community stalwarts honoured with freedom of city
Port Vale Football Club and the club's chair and co-owner, Carol Shanahan, are set to be awarded the freedom of announcement comes as the club prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary and the city celebrates 100 years since it was federated.A number of other significant figures will also be recognised, including billionaire Bet365 co-founders Denise and Peter Coates, and former Stoke-on-Trent North MP Joan Walley.A ceremony is set to take place on Thursday to confer the honours. Freedom of the city is the top honour the council can bestow on people in recognition of their recipients on Thursday include the lord-lieutenant of Staffordshire Sir Ian Dudson, businessman John Goodwin, historian Fred Hughes, businessman Mo Iqbal and music promoter Mike Lloyd.A spokesperson for Port Vale Football Club said the honour was testament to Ms Shanahan's impact on Burslem and wider city in the six years since taking over the award for the club itself recognised its history and commitment to community engagement through the Port Vale Foundation, they added. 'Genuinely touched' Port Vale chief executive, Matt Hancock said: "This is a truly special moment for everyone connected to Port Vale and I am extremely proud to be accepting this honour on behalf of the club."Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status on 5 June 1925 by King George Shanahan said the city meant "the world" to her."I'm genuinely touched and a little bit overwhelmed to be receiving this honour, both for myself and on behalf of everyone at the football club," she added that to receive the individual honour while the club was also recognised made it even more special."Everything we do at Port Vale is rooted in our commitment to this community. I'm so proud of what we've achieved together so far and even more excited for what's still to come." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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2 days ago
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Germany vs Portugal prediction: Die Mannschaft to ease through to Nations League final
Will Cristiano Ronaldo score against Germany in the Nations League? (EPA) Germany vs Portugal Betting Tips Germany to win by two goals - 9/2 Bet365 Cristiano Ronaldo to score at any time - 41/20 BetMGM The first of the Nations League semi-finals get underway on Wednesday when Germany host Portugal at the Allianz Arena. Spain take on France in the other last-four match on Thursday, with the final and third-placed play-off matches taking place on Sunday. Advertisement The ground in Munich played host to an amazing match on Saturday as Paris Saint-Germain ran riot in the Champions League final, beating Inter Milan 5-0 and the German fans would love to see their side achieve the same scoreline this time out. Portugal finished top of the Group 1 table with four wins and two draws from their six matches, while Germany topped Group 3 with an identical record. This is the first time Julian Nagelsmann's side have reached the semi-finals of the competition, while for Portugal, they are looking to lift the trophy for the second time after being crowned champions in the first year of the competition in 2019. It is the German side who are favourites on football betting sites to win the competition at odds of 7/4, just ahead of Spain at 9/4, while Portugal are the outside bet at 5/1. Germany vs Portugal betting tips: Germany to prove too strong This is the first time the two sides have met in this competition, but they have plenty of history in other international competitions. Advertisement Their last competitive meeting came at the same venue, when they met in the group stages of Euro 2020, and it was Germany, who were victorious, running out 4-2 winners, despite Portugal opening the scoring. Cristiano Ronaldo gave his side the lead after just 15 minutes, but own goals from Ruben Dias and Raphaël Guerreiro put Germany ahead before Kai Havertz and Robin Gusens gave them a 4-1 lead. Diogo Jota pulled a goal back for Portugal, but they were outclassed by the Germans, as they secured their 11th win over their opponents. Portugal have only won three of the 19 meetings between the two sides, while five have ended all square. Advertisement It's hard to see anything but a win for Germany on Wednesday, after all, they have had the trickier of the routes to the final, beating the current European champions, Italy, in the semi-finals. Following a 2-1 win away in Milan, the two sides played out a 3-3 thriller in Dortmund, with Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst all on target to give them a 3-0 half-time lead. Moise Kean scored twice for Italy before a penalty deep in added time was converted by Giacomo Raspadori, but it wasn't enough, and Germany went through 5-4 on aggregate. Portugal, on the other hand, lost the first leg of their semi-final, beaten 1-0 by Denmark in Copenhagen, but bounced back in style, winning the second leg 5-2 after extra time despite Ronaldo missing a sixth-minute penalty. Advertisement Betting sites have Germany at 93/100 for the win, with Portugal 10/3, and you can get 45/16 for a draw after 90 minutes. Nagelsmann's side are the leading scorers in the competition with 23 goals from their eight games, and they have conceded just eight, the same number as Portugal. Germany vs Portugal prediction 1: Germany to win by two goals - 9/2 Bet365 Germany vs Portugal prediction: Who else but Ronaldo? If Portugal are to get anything in Munich, then so much will depend on the performance of their talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo. He has scored a world record 136 goals since making his Portugal debut back in 2003, and he is also the all-time leading appearance-maker in men's international football, having played 219 games, breaking the previous record of 196 set by Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa against Liechtenstein in March 2023. Advertisement He has also scored ten international hat-tricks, a record he shares with who else but Lionel Messi. Betting apps are offering 6/1 on him scoring first or 41/20 on him scoring anytime. You can also get 70/1 on him adding to his number of hat-tricks. With the 40-year-old believed to be looking for a new club in time to take part in the inaugural Fifa Club World Cup, he will be desperate to impress. Germany vs Portugal prediction 2: Ronaldo to score at any time - 41/20 BetMGM Nations League Free Bet Offer Virgin Bet are offering customers the chance to claim a free bet for Spain vs France in Thursday's Nations League final when they place a Germany vs France bet builder the day before. Advertisement Just put together a bet builder for Wednesday's clash with combined odds of evens or greater and stake at least £5 on the wager before kick-off. In return, Virgin Bet will give bettors £5 in free bets to wager on Spain against France. The free bet can only be used on a single selection with odds of 1/2 or greater. Please gamble responsibly When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. When using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, or any other gambling medium. Advertisement Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bet offers or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
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28-05-2025
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French Open day 5 predictions: Four betting tips to consider for Thursday's action
Novak Djokovic to beat Corentin Moutet in straight sets - 4/5 Bet365 Jannik Sinner to win, under 26.5 games - 1/1 Bet365 Cameron Norrie to beat Federico Gomez 3-1 - 12/5 William Hill Under 17.5 games in Coco Gauff vs Tereza Valentova - 1/1 BoyleSports Four-fold accumulator pays 24/1 with Bet365 The French Open continues at Roland Garros on Thursday, with day four providing plenty more drama as Casper Ruud and Emma Raducanu were among the names to bow out in the second round. Ruud joined Daniil Medvedev as a notable name to exit the men's singles tournament, while Raducanu brought a short campaign to an end in a match few expected her to win. But plenty of the world's best players remain in contention in both the men's and women's tournaments, with Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff among those still standing at this early stage. Day five sees Sinner and Djokovic in action, while British hopeful Cameron Norrie faces Argentine Federico Gomez and world number two Coco Gauff continues her campaign against junior champion Tereza Valentova. Unsurprisingly, tennis betting sites have Sinner, Gauff, Djokovic and Norrie as clear favourites ahead of their respective matches, though with such short odds on offer for the outright results we've compiled a small accumulator bet including each match-up, with combined odds of 24/1 with Bet365. Novak Djokovic returns to Paris hoping to land a fourth French Open title at Roland Garros, having won in 2016, 2021 and 2023. But despite previous success here, this is the major that the Serbian has won the least, having conceded a walkover to Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals in 2024. The 38-year-old won the Geneva Open as a warm-up for this tournament, finally securing his 100th ATP Tour-level title, and beat American Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round to get to this point. However, other recent tournament performances have been a little disappointing for Djokovic, who lost in the round of 64 in the Madrid Open, the round of 32 in Monte Carlo and the final of the Miami Open. He faces home hopeful Corentin Moutet in round two, with the 26-year-old having defeated compatriot Clement Tabur in three sets to advance. But the Frenchman is hoping to reach the third round for just the third time and it should be a stretch too far for him, with Djokovic looking on decent form having won 81 per cent of first-serve points and 74 per cent of his second serves against McDonald. And with that in mind, we're going with Djokovic to win in straight sets, which is offered at 4/5 with Bet365. French Open Day 5 prediction 1: Novak Djokovic to beat Corentin Moutet in straight sets - 4/5 Bet365 World number one Jannik Sinner returned from his suspension to make the final of his home tournament in the Rome Open earlier this month, though the loss to Carlos Alcaraz in that showpiece proved that the three months off may have affected his match fitness and sharpness. The Italian advanced to this stage with a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 win over Arthur Rinderknech in round one, and as the 23-year-old hunts his first French Open title, he faces a rematch from this stage last year as he once again faces veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet at Roland Garros. Gasquet has announced that he will retire after this home tournament, and home fans will be desperate for him to spring an upset on Thursday after beating compatriot Terence Atmane in the first round. However, it is not looking promising for the 38-year-old, who has lost his last three matches against Sinner including a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 loss at this stage in 2024. Considering Sinner's explosive return and status as world number one, we're going with Sinner to win in under 26.5 total games, at evens with Bet365. French Open Day 5 prediction 2: Jannik Sinner to win, under 26.5 games - 1/1 Bet365 British hopeful Cameron Norrie comes into the second round as favourite hoping to equal his best performance at Roland Garros, with a win taking him into round three for just the fourth time. The 29-year-old is a former British number one and world number eight, though his best major performance remains a semi-final berth at Wimbledon in 2021. But he seems to have recovered from recent injuries and a dip in form over the last few months, having performed well in the Geneva Open when taking Djokovic to a deciding set in their semi-final. In addition, the Briton stunningly beat world number 11 Daniil Medvedev in round one in Paris to secure his spot here, with a hard-fought five-set victory showing that he is capable of digging in where necessary. Fortunately he is unlikely to need the same effort to beat Federico Gomez, with the world number 144 playing at Roland Garros for the first time. The Argentinian has won three Challenger events on clay within the last year or so, and although he's an unknown quantity in major tournaments, he could prove more difficult an opponent than suggested by the 1/8 odds in Norrie's favour. And so, with little value on offer on the more straightforward bets, we're suggesting a wager on Norrie to win 3-1, which is offered at various betting sites at odds of 12/5. French Open Day 5 prediction 3: Cameron Norrie to beat Federico Gomez 3-1 - 12/5 William Hill World number two Coco Gauff enters the French Open after back-to-back finals in the Madrid and Rome Opens, though she eventually lost both – to world number one Aryna Sabalenka and number four Jasmine Paolini. The 21-year-old began her campaign at Roland Garros with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 win over Olivia Gadecki, and looks to be carrying over her promising form from the last couple of months to events in Paris. And the American faces 18-year-old Tereza Valentova in her major debut, with the Czech hopeful having won three qualifiers before beating French opponent Chloe Paquet 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in round one. Valentova is the reigning junior champion at Roland Garros, but Gauff's strong serve and aggressive play, combined with her overall quality on clay, will likely be far too much for the youngster on her tour-level debut. And with that in mind, we're backing Gauff – a finalist here in 2022 – to win fairly easily. And with several of her last few early tournament matches having seen around 16 games, we think a wager on there being under 17.5 games in the match could provide value at evens with BoyleSports. French Open Day 5 prediction 4: Under 17.5 games in Coco Gauff vs Tereza Valentova - 1/1 BoyleSports Always practice responsible gambling. When have a bet using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, or any other gambling medium. Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses. It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution. You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs. You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having: NHS Help GambleAware Gamblers Anonymous We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
New York Post
27-05-2025
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2025 French Open predictions: Duckworth-Bublik, Arnaldi-Aliassime picks
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The 2025 Men's French Open saw its first real surprise on Monday morning when No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz lost to World No. 66 Daniel Altmaier in four sets. Outside of Fritz's departure, the first two days at Roland Garros have been true to form, but there are a couple of favorites who look vulnerable on Tuesday, which is the final day of the first round. 2025 French Open picks for Tuesday James Duckworth (+400, Fanatics Sportsbook) vs. Alexander Bublik, approx. 6:30 a.m. ET Alexander Bublik has never made it beyond Round 2 at the French Open. AFP via Getty Images There's just no knowing what kind of performance you're going to get out of Alexander Bublik from match to match. The high-ceiling, low-floor native of Kazakhstan is just as likely to completely combust as he is to take care of an inferior opponent. Bublik's volatility only grows when he's on the clay at Roland Garros. Bublik has never made it beyond Round 2 at the French Open, as his powerful serve is muted in these slower conditions. We're counting on that for Tuesday's match against James Duckworth. The 33-year-old Australian may not have the skillset to contend with a player like Bublik in a vacuum, but Duckworth has a never-ending motor and is the type of opponent that can frustrate a mercurial sort like Bublik. If Duckworth can remain patient, he has a decent chance of outlasting Bublik in this match. The Play: Duckworth ML (+400, Fanatics Sportsbook) Matteo Arnaldi (+105, Bet365) vs. Felix Auger Aliassime, approx. 11 a.m. ET It's been another sluggish clay-court season for Felix Auger Aliassime. The Montreal native did make it to the semifinals of ATP Hamburg last week, but he had lost four matches in a row before that, including to the No. 126 and No. 237 players in the world. Auger Aliassime is at his best in quick conditions, where he can take advantage of his powerful serve and groundstrokes, but he can fall apart quickly when things slow down and he's forced to remain composed. Matteo Arnaldi hasn't been lights out during the European clay swing, but he's better suited for these conditions. The wrong player is favored in this match. The Play: Arnaldi (+105, Bet365) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
