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Banker – Tom Bowles
Pre-season games can be tough to predict, but Arsenal should beat Benfica in the Emirates Cup.
The Gunners have won three of their last four friendlies at their home stadium, a sequence that includes a 5-1 victory over Saturday’s opposition three summers ago.
Benfica were also beaten by Hull City last weekend, so back Arsenal to win at {ODDS:173221815:8/15}.
The next pick, Atlanta United to beat Orlando City on Saturday night, is nailed on.
Atalanta have won their last four matches on the spin, including at Orlando’s place last time out.
That was Orlando’s second successive defeat, while they have lost four and won just one of their previous seven away matches.
Back Atlanta to win at {ODDS:172626904:11/20}.
The game that will bring this treble home is also a certainty: Chapecoense to beat Atletico GO.
Chapecoense have won three of their last four matches in all competitions, including their last two at home.
Bottom-of-the-table Atletico have the worst away record in Serie A, picking up just one point from their last seven outings.
Back Chape to win at {ODDS:172991732:8/15}.
Value bet – Jack Green
We kick off the value bet at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal welcome Valencia to their home pre-season tournament.
The Gunners have only failed to score in two Emirates Cup openers since the tournament’s conception in 2007 and have lifted the trophy on four occasions.
I fancy them to get off to a good start at {ODDS:173221815:8/15}.
Next, to Belfast for Carl Frampton’s homecoming fight against Andres Gutierrez.
The former two-weight world champion has won eight of his 10 fights in Belfast by stoppage, so another knockout win against the young Mexican looks a good bet at {ODDS:165206456:6/4}.
Finally, to UFC 214 at Anaheim, where Jon Jones is making his return to the Octagon after a year-long suspension.
The American was the UFC’s pound-for-pound king before the lay-off, and should beat light-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, just as he did at UFC 182.
Given that Jones’ last four fights have all gone the distance, another points victory is the best bet at {ODDS:157393924:6/5}.
Long shot – Will Rook
We’re going to start small(ish) and work our way up with this week’s long shot.
To begin with, I’m on New York Red Bulls.
The Eastern Conference side have won six out of eight in all competitions, including three on the spin in the MLS.
With Montreal Impact having lost four and drawn two of their last six on the road, this one should get us off to a winning start.
Back the Red Bulls at {ODDS:172629506:4/7}.
Working our way up, and over to Brazil, it’s Corinthians who should do the business.
They’re unbeaten in Serie A so far this season, winning 12 and drawing four, and have opened up an eight-point gap to second place.
Given that they also boast the division’s best home record, with six wins and two draws, they should have no trouble in dispatch Flamengo, who have won just one in five.
Back the league leaders at {ODDS:172992814:5/4}.
Finally, I’m going big to bring this tempting treble home.
Santos have won six and drawn two of their last eight in all competitions and also top the form table in Serie A.
Gremio, meanwhile, have lost two out of four at home.
At {ODDS:172995116:17/4}, Santos are too tempting to ignore.
Insider knowledge
How are UFC fighters paid?
UFC fighters are contracted to the company, and are therefore receive a purse for every fight.
Many also receive win bonuses, but only some are given a cut of the pay-per-view earnings.
