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S3 · E116
Yesterday · 45 min
Buy or Fade? Reading Early-Season Soccer Data At The International Window | Pinnacle FC Ep. 116
Which early-season soccer trends are worth trusting? On Episode 116 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use the international break to assess what the opening weeks have taught us across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga. They look beyond wins, losses and league positions to examine expected goals, expected points, Asian Handicap records, totals and team performance — identifying sides they believe could improve and others whose early results may not be sustainable. From Manchester United's underlying numbers and Brighton's impressive start to Barcelona's extraordinary attacking output and the Bundesliga's goal-heavy opening weeks, Gareth and Jake explore how bettors can separate results from process when evaluating soccer teams. Plus, the latest injuries, teams to watch when club football returns and the early-season betting angles catching their attention. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E115
September 16 · 42 min
Betting Before the Longest International Break Ever: How to Prepare & Best Bets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 115
The international break is coming... on Episode 115 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use EPL gameweek 5, La Liga matchday 7, Serie A matchday 5, and Bundesliga matchday 4 as a live guide to navigating a weekend of fixtures that carries an extra layer of complexity: it's the last domestic football before the longest international break the modern game has seen. A two-week window, earlier in the calendar than ever before, creates unique considerations for bettors that go beyond the usual pre-break noise. How does a team's mentality shift when a long break is around the corner? How should it affect your approach to futures markets, in-play bets, and same-game parlays? And what should you be doing with your betting positions before two weeks of international football reshapes the domestic landscape? Gareth and Jake break it all down before going game by game through a packed weekend across all four leagues. EPL headliners include Tottenham vs Aston Villa, Brighton vs Arsenal, and Bournemouth vs Liverpool — all getting the full in-depth treatment — alongside La Liga matchday 7, Serie A matchday 5, and Bundesliga matchday 4. Best bets and the reasoning behind every pick are woven throughout. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E114
September 12 · 11 min
Early Season Trends in Soccer Betting: When to Trust Them & How to Use Them | Pinnacle FC Ep. 114
Trends are everywhere at the start of a season, but knowing which ones are worth betting on and which ones will disappear by October is one of the most valuable skills a soccer bettor can develop. On Episode 114 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe deliver a focused, teachable breakdown of the early season trends that are shaping the markets across Europe's top leagues right now and the framework for deciding when a trend has become legitimately bettable. Goals are up across the board. Defensive-minded soccer appears to be in retreat. Recruiting patterns are shifting in ways that are already showing up in the data. The Bundesliga is producing numbers that demand attention. Gareth and Jake break down each trend in depth — what's driving it, whether it's structural or a small-sample spike, and crucially, how much data you actually need before a trend becomes something you should be pricing into your bets. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E113
September 9 · 38 min
Identifying Which Early Trends Are Real & Best Bets Across EPL, La Liga, Serie A & Bundesliga | Pinnacle FC Ep. 113
Four weeks into the season and the noise is starting to separate from the signal. On Episode 113 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use EPL Gameweek 4, La Liga Matchday 5, Serie A Matchday 4, and Bundesliga Matchday 3 as a live guide to identify which early-season trends are genuine. Patterns are emerging: teams that look better or worse than their pre-season price suggested, markets that have already corrected, and those that haven't caught up yet. Gareth and Jake break down the framework for separating sustainable trends from small-sample noise, how to assess whether a team's early results reflect genuine quality or variance, and how that should shape the way you approach this weekend's slate. The EPL headlines include the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford and Liverpool welcoming a winless Fulham side. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E112
September 6 · 39 min
Champions League Matchday 1: Draw Reaction, Market Movement & Best Bets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 112
The Champions League is back! On Episode 112 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use the opening matchday of the 2026-27 league phase as a live guide to betting Europe's biggest club competition: how to read the outright market at the start of a new campaign, how to size your bets as the league phase takes shape, and how to approach a full slate of Champions League fixtures with a sharp, process-driven methodology. The episode opens with a full futures market breakdown: who the market is pricing as genuine contenders, where the value lies beyond the obvious favourites, and how the early league phase schedule can influence your outright positions. Gareth and Jake break down how to read Champions League markets differently from domestic football, why the competition's expanded format creates unique betting opportunities, and what to watch for as the league phase develops week by week. Then it's game by game through the matchday one slate: Real Madrid vs Inter, Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid, Napoli vs Arsenal, Barcelona vs Feyenoord, PSG vs Slovan Bratislava, Porto vs Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal, and Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt all get the full treatment. Best bets, market analysis, and the reasoning behind every pick are woven throughout, giving you a framework you can apply to every Champions League matchday this season. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E111
September 4 · 43 min
How the Transfer Window Moves Betting Markets: A Complete Guide | Pinnacle FC Ep. 111
The transfer window: a misunderstood force in soccer betting? It can be one of the most exploitable for bettors who know how to read it. On Episode 111 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe deliver a comprehensive guide to how player movements affect betting markets, why prices shift the way they do around deadline day, and how to position yourself ahead of the market rather than reacting to it after the fact. From how a single signing can collapse a relegation price overnight, to how squads weakened by late departures create value in early-season fixtures, the transfer window creates pricing inefficiencies that appear on a predictable schedule every single year. Gareth and Jake break down the mechanics — how bookmakers adjust to transfer news, how quickly the market moves, and where the slowest reactions tend to happen. The episode draws on examples from the current European transfer window across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga, using real moves to illustrate the broader principles. Whether it's a marquee arrival inflating a title favourite's price beyond its true value, a key departure opening up value on a team the market has written off, or a managerial change that the futures market hasn't fully priced in yet, this episode gives you a repeatable framework for using the transfer window as a betting edge every season. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E110
September 2 · 41 min
When Does Early Season Data Become Reliable? | Adjusting to the Market | Pinnacle FC Ep. 110
On Episode 110 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use EPL Matchday 3, La Liga Matchday 4, Serie A matchday three, and Bundesliga Matchday 3 as a live guide to one of the most important skills in soccer betting: knowing how much to trust what you've seen so far. Sample size is everything at this stage of the season. Three weeks of results carry real information, but they also carry noise, and the bettors who overreact to small samples are exactly who the market is priced to exploit. Gareth and Jake break down how to build on the framework from the first two weeks, how your read on each team should be evolving, and how to adjust your bet sizing as confidence in certain positions grows. The game-by-game breakdown covers all four leagues — EPL headliners including Arsenal vs Chelsea, Ipswich vs Liverpool, Hull City vs Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham all get the full treatment, with picks and best bets woven throughout, followed by La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E109
August 26 · 43 min
Week 2 Soccer Betting: Reading Early Market Signals & Bet Sizing | Pinnacle FC Ep. 109
On Episode 109 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe use this week's EPL, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga fixtures as a live classroom in one of the most valuable skills in soccer betting: learning from week one and adjusting your approach accordingly. Before a ball is kicked in week two, Gareth and Jake break down what the opening weekend's results told us about the market, which lines moved and why, what the early results mean for in-season pricing, and how to calibrate bet sizing as the picture slowly comes into focus. Understanding how to read early market signals and size your bets appropriately in the first weeks of a season is a skill that compounds all year. Then it's game by game through the weekend's fixtures. Premier League headliners including Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Crystal Palace vs Manchester City, Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham vs Newcastle all get the full breakdown, with the picks and best bets used to illustrate the broader principles throughout. La Liga and Serie A round out the episode with further market analysis and best bets. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E108
August 19 · 45 min
How to Bet Soccer's Opening Weekend: EPL, La Liga & Serie A Strategy, Analysis & Best Bets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 108
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/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S3 · E107
August 14 · 57 min
How to Bet Soccer Futures: The Complete Guide to EPL, La Liga, Serie A & Bundesliga Markets | Pinnacle FC Ep. 107
Season 3 of Pinnacle FC begins with a masterclass. On Episode 107, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe deliver a comprehensive guide to betting soccer futures — what to do, what to avoid, and how to approach the outright markets across Europe's four major leagues as a new season gets underway. Futures betting is one of the most misunderstood corners of the soccer betting market. The value windows are narrow, the mistakes are costly, and most bettors approach them the wrong way. Gareth and Jake break down the fundamentals — when to bet futures, how odds move throughout a season, why line shopping matters more in outright markets than anywhere else, and the key principles that separate sharp futures bettors from recreational ones. The EPL takes center stage, with detailed market analysis and real examples used throughout to illustrate the concepts. La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga all receive dedicated coverage, with Gareth and Jake assessing the current outright landscape across each league and identifying where the early season value may be hiding. Whether you're new to soccer futures or looking to sharpen your approach heading into a new season, this is the essential starting point. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E106
July 16 · 39 min
World Soccer Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina: Full Betting Breakdown, Props & Predictions | Pinnacle FC Ep. 106
The biggest game in world football is here. On Episode 106 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe deliver the most comprehensive betting breakdown of the series for the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19. Is this the most compelling matchup the tournament could have produced? Spain and Argentina have never faced each other in a World Cup Final, making Sunday's showpiece a historic first. Spain is seeking their second World Cup title after lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010, led by 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and tournament top scorer Mikel Oyarzabal. Argentina, the defending champions, are looking to become the first back-to-back World Cup winners since Brazil captured the 1958 and 1962 titles, and they've done it the hard way, surviving dramatic late comebacks in virtually every knockout game. Match history and context, sides and totals analysis, player props including goalscorer markets, bookings, game props, and Gareth and Jake's final best bets and predictions for the biggest game of the year. After breaking down the final, Gareth and Jake break down the third-place game between France and England in Miami on Saturday, July 18; two teams that dominated for large stretches of this tournament and still have plenty to play for in the market. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E105
July 13 · 44 min
World Soccer Cup Semifinal: Best Bets, Props & Predictions for France vs Spain and England vs Argentina | Pinnacle FC Ep. 105
The World Soccer Cup is down to four. On Episode 105 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe open with reactions to a stunning quarterfinal round: France dispatching Morocco 2-0, Spain edging Belgium 2-1 with Mikel Merino the hero again, Jude Bellingham's extra-time brace sending England past Norway 2-1, and Argentina surviving yet again to beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, before turning to the updated futures market heading into the final four. Then it's a deep dive into both semifinal matchups. First, France vs Spain in Dallas on July 14: the two most consistent teams of the tournament meeting in what promises to be a tactical masterpiece. Then, England vs Argentina in Atlanta on July 15: a rematch loaded with history, with England chasing their first title since 1966 and Messi's Argentina looking to defend their title. Both games get the full treatment: sides, totals, player props including goalscorer markets and bookings, market breakdowns, and Gareth and Jake's best bets and predictions for what promises to be two unforgettable semifinal fixtures. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle for all of your World Soccer Cup betting content and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E104
July 9 · 55 min
World Soccer Cup Quarterfinal: Reactions, Futures Updates & Best Bets for All Four Matches | Pinnacle FC Ep. 104
Episode 104 of Pinnacle FC arrives at the business end of the 2026 World Soccer Cup. Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe open with reactions to the Round of 32 and Round of 16, the knockout stage that delivered sensational upsets and dramatic comebacks, and to a tournament that has completely defied expectations heading into the quarterfinals. Brazil eliminated by Norway, Germany out on penalties against Paraguay, the Netherlands taken out by Morocco, Belgium destroying the USA 4-1, Argentina surviving two consecutive last-gasp escapes and needing extra time to see off Cape Verde before Messi's late magic rescued a 3-2 win over Egypt. The storylines for this tournament have been insane, and Gareth and Jake break down what it all means for the markets. With the field now whittled to eight: France, Morocco, Belgium, Spain, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland, the outright picture has shifted dramatically. Gareth and Jake assess the updated odds for the winner, the Golden Boot race with Haaland, Mbappé, and Kane all still alive, and where the value lies heading into the final stretch. Then it's on to the four quarterfinal matchups: France vs Morocco in Boston, Belgium vs Spain in Los Angeles, Norway vs England in Miami, and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City. Every game gets a full breakdown, best bets, predictions, and market analysis for what promises to be four extraordinary fixtures. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle for all of your World Soccer Cup betting content and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E103
June 29 · 1 hr 9 min
Best Bets and Predictions For The World Soccer Cup Round of 32 | Pinnacle FC Ep. 103
Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe are BACK as they share their best bets and predictions for every game of the Round of 32 at the #FIFAWorldCup. Please excuse the lack of production value from us for this episode - some technical difficulties on our end that are being sorted. We wanted to ensure we got you the content ASAP for this week's fixtures. 💪 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle for all of your World Soccer Cup betting content and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E102
June 24 · 52 min
World Soccer Cup Matchday 3: Best Bets & Predictions for the Final 24 Group Stage Games | Pinnacle FC Ep. 102
The group stage reaches its climax on Episode 102 of Pinnacle FC, with Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe delivering best bets, picks, and predictions for all 24 final matchday 3 fixtures. But this episode goes deeper than the matchups. Gareth and Jake provide in-depth group-by-group updates heading into the final round of fixtures, breaking down the qualification scenarios, the permutations, and what each team needs from their last group stage fixture to best set themselves up. With the stakes at their highest and every result carrying knockout consequences, matchday three is where the group stage betting gets most complex and most rewarding. Gareth and Jake cut through the noise to find the best value across all 12 groups before the tournament enters its next phase. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle for all of your World Soccer Cup betting content and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E101
June 18 · 53 min
World Soccer Cup Matchday 2: Best Bets & Predictions for the Next 24 Group Stage Games | Pinnacle FC Ep. 101
Matchday 1 at the World Soccer Cup delivered a little bit of everything and now it's time to do it all again. On Episode 101 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe go game by game through the second round of group stage fixtures, delivering best bets, picks, predictions, and market analysis for all 24 matches. The action runs from June 18 through June 23, with standout fixtures including Belgium vs Iran, Argentina vs Austria and Norway vs Senegal. Plus, will Canada get their first win? Will Spain bounce back? The second round of matches looks to settle some of the groups that remain wide open after the firts round of fixtures. Gareth and Jake assess how the picture has shifted since matchday 1, which favourites are finding form, which underdogs are punching above their odds, and where the smart money is heading into a pivotal stretch of fixtures that could define who advances to the knockout rounds. Whether you're following the group winners, hunting value in the draw markets, or looking for the next upset, this is your complete betting guide to matchday 2 of the World Soccer Cup. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E100
June 9 · 57 min
Best Bets and Predictions For The First 24 Games Of The World Soccer Cup Group Stage | Pinnacle FC Ep. 100
Episode 100 of Pinnacle FC arrives at the perfect moment; the 2026 World Soccer Cup is here. To mark the milestone, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe go game by game through all 24 opening group stage fixtures, delivering best bets and predictions for every match across the first wave of World Cup action. The action gets underway on June 11 with Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, before a relentless schedule of fixtures kicks in across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Gareth and Jake cover every game from the headline clashes like Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, USA vs Paraguay, Brazil vs Morocco, France vs Senegal, Argentina vs Algeria and England vs Croatia, to the matches where the best value may be hiding in the market. Before diving into the games, the episode opens with a betting strategy segment; what to look out for in the group stage, how to approach the markets, and the key principles for navigating a 48-team World Cup with an expanded format for the first time in tournament history. Whether you're betting every game or picking your spots, this is your essential guide to the opening round of the biggest tournament in football. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E99
June 3 · 48 min
World Soccer Cup Futures Betting Guide: Outright Winner, Golden Boot, Golden Ball & More | Pinnacle FC Ep. 99
With the World Cup just days away, Episode 99 of Pinnacle FC is your complete futures betting guide. Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe break down every major outright market ahead of the tournament, delivering analysis, best bets, and their definitive team rankings across a range of categories. The outright winner market is wide open heading into June 11, with France and Spain locked together as co-favourites and England a clear third. Gareth and Jake assess where the value lies across the full field, from the elite tier down to the longshots worth a look. The guys also share their best bets for teams to make/miss the Last 16 and Quarter-Final. From there, the conversation moves through the individual award markets — Golden Boot, Golden Glove, and Golden Ball — with player goal matchups adding further betting depth. With Mbappé, Kane, Vinicius Jr, and Yamal all in the top tier of world football, the individual markets promise to be as competitive as the tournament itself. The episode closes with Gareth and Jake ranking teams across a series of categories, giving you a definitive framework for navigating the futures market before the first ball is kicked. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E98
June 2 · 1 hr 7 min
Best Bets for Every World Soccer Cup Group | Pinnacle FC Ep. 98
The World Cup is here and Pinnacle FC is ready. Episode 98 kicks off the show's World Cup coverage, with Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe working through all 12 groups from A to L, offering predictions, analysis, and best bets for every group outcome. From the headline groups featuring Argentina, France, Brazil, Spain, England, Germany and Portugal, to the intriguing open contests where the betting value may be hiding, Gareth and Jake leave no group untouched. The 48-team field spans 12 groups, including Brazil and Morocco in Group C, France and Norway in Group I, Argentina and Algeria in Group J, and England and Croatia in Group L, with no shortage of compelling markets across the board. Each group gets a dedicated breakdown covering the teams, the form, the value bets, and Gareth and Jake's outright predictions for who progresses. Whether you're looking to back a group winner, find value on a surprise qualifier, or identify the groups most likely to throw up upsets, this is your essential betting guide to the World Cup group stage. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesportsbook 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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
S2 · E97
May 27 · 24 min
PSG vs Arsenal: The Champions League Final Betting Guide | Pinnacle FC Ep. 97
The biggest match in European club football is here. On episode 97 of Pinnacle FC, Gareth Wheeler and Jake Osgathorpe deliver a comprehensive betting breakdown ahead of the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final between PSG and Arsenal at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday, May 30. Arsenal return to the final for the first time in 20 years, having become the first club in Champions League history to win all eight league phase matches before eliminating Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting CP, and Atlético Madrid in the knockouts. PSG's route was far more chaotic; the holders scraped through the play-offs past Monaco, before dismantling Chelsea 8-2, sweeping Liverpool aside 4-0, and surviving a dramatic 6-5 aggregate semi-final against Bayern Munich. There is recent history between the sides too, with PSG eliminating Arsenal at the semi-final stage last season on their way to lifting the trophy. But does the narrative match the quality on the pitch? Gareth and Jake assess whether this is a truly worthy final, control and defensive solidity against attacking dynamism and what the stylistic contrast means for the betting markets. From there, the conversation moves through the main match markets, the bookings and disciplinary markets, game props, and closes with Gareth and Jake's best bets and predictions for what promises to be a memorable night in Budapest. 📺 Subscribe to Pinnacle and watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pinnaclesports 📲 Follow Pinnacle on: Twitter/X: twitter.com/Pinnacle Instagram: pinnacle.betting TikTok: tiktok.com/@pinnacle.betting Facebook: facebook.com/PinnacleSports Join the conversation on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PinnacleSportsbook/ 👥 Twitter/X handles: Gareth Wheeler - @GarethWheeler Jake 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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