Top Soccer Betting Picks This Week: Ireland First Division, Serie A, Premier League Odds & Predictions

This will always be my favorite article to write because it’s a dive into the leagues that do not get the spotlight they deserve. There are hundreds of leagues around the world so getting to dive into this pool is no easy challenge. Here are my favorite plays from around the world this week.

Ireland First Division Betting Odds

Cork City vs. Cobh Ramblers Pick: Cork City -1.5 | -125 at DraftKings

Friday, August 19 | 2:45 p.m. ET

I can already hear the sigh from you as you read this play but hear me out. Yes, Ireland has burned us many times this year but it will not be here. Cork are an incredible 11-0-2 in their last 13 road matches, while the Ramblers are 2-10-1 their last 13 at home.

The Ramblers have failed to score in seven of the last 10 matches and now face a Cork side who are the best defensive squad in the league. The Ramblers have let up a league high 32 goals at home in 12 matches so look for Cork to cover this one easily. 

Serie A Betting Odds

Inter Milan vs Spezia Pick: Inter Milan Team Total Over 2.5 | -140 at DraftKings

Saturday, August 20 | 2:45 p.m. ET

A bit juicy on this one but I cannot see this not hitting. Inter return home after a dramatic 95’ winning goal at Leece. Inter just have too much talent not to cover this play with goal scorers all over the field. Spezia are competitive but always get blown out by the Serie A big clubs. Look for Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez to get things rolling early and often.

English Premier League Betting Odds

Arsenal vs. Bournemouth Pick: Arsenal -1.5 | +115 at DraftKings

Saturday, August 20 | 12:30 p.m. ET

The Gunners come into this match sitting in second place — no that’s not a typo. Arsenal looks like the team from the glory years the first two weeks of the season. The new players seem to really be clicking and looked really good early in the campaign.

The Cherries had a great 2-0 win over Aston Villa that many people did not expect. They were getting dominated in the stat column but still found a way to bag 2 goals on only 3 shots. Things will not come so easy against a stacked Arsenal side. Look for the Gunners to blow the Cherries out of the water on the scoreboard and stat sheet.