October 15: Saturday Football Accumulator – 6/1

With the Premier League taking center stage again this weekend, we have another calendar stacked on our hands. So, for those of you looking to stick to a Saturday acca, we've found a handful of helpful tips worth following.

Suffering from a veritable second-half meltdown on the South Coast last weekend as they were finally hit by a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, Leicester find themselves in the midst of a veritable Premier nightmare League. Sitting bottom of the table and with huge pressure on the shoulders of Brendan Rodgers, the Foxes are in the thick of a relegation clash. Now losing seven of their last eight top games, the former Liverpool boss has also seen his side gain a reputation for rather glaring problems at the back. On a run that is highlighted by an action-packed 5-2 at Brighton last month, Leicester have already netted 24 Premier League strikes this season. Saving a single clean sheet from one of their 12 previous high-profile showdowns, we could see another spirited meeting come Saturday lunchtime. On the other hand, finally earning a welcome 2-1 win at home to Leeds last weekend, Crystal Palace should feel a real chance here. Drawing a line on their series of four games without a win, Patrick Vieira's men are looking for some stability. Hoping to pick up back-to-back domestic victories for the first time since the May opener, Saturday's opponents are used to producing enjoyable encounters. Each of their last four meetings ending with both teams finding the net, we support a similar outcome here.

Tip: Both teams should score @ 7/10

2:30 p.m. Werder Bremen vs Mainz

While Werder Bremen may have only made their return to the Bundesliga over the summer, the River Islanders have only continued to receive a round of applause. Marking their return from the international break in September with a stunning performance as they headed to a 5-1 home game against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the mood in Ole Werner's camp should be at an all-time high. Remarkably opening this weekend's fixtures, one point clear of Champions League berth, Weserstadion fans are dreaming of a genuine European charge this season. Similarly, last seen picking up an eye-catching 2-1 victory at Hoffenheim, Bremen have lost just one of their last five Bundesliga clashes. Looking to lay down another marker on Saturday afternoon, Werner will call on attacking talisman Niclas Fullkrug to lead their charge here. Once again finding the net at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena last time out, the 29-year-old has already scored eight Bundesliga goals in his first nine appearances. On the other hand, while Mainz could have hung on to a 1-1 draw at home to RB Leipzig last weekend, Christian Heidel's side are in the midst of a four-game losing streak. victory in the Bundesliga. With that run highlighted by a 4-1 away win at Hoffenheim last month, the Reds should be ready for a tough test here.

Tip: Werder Bremen win @ 11/8

7:45 p.m. Watford v Norwich

Seeing their superb unbeaten run come to an abrupt end at the hands of Preston last weekend, Norwich will be looking for an immediate response on Saturday night. Eventually hit by an action-packed 3-2 loss at home, Dean Smith's men will be desperate to prove it was just a small problem. However, with just one win in any of their previous four Championship contests, it's worth noting that Norwich have won just one clean sheet since September 3. Nonetheless, with last weekend's loss at Carrow Road their only defeat in one of their last eight encounters in any format, Smith's men have largely impressed with their scoreless performance in the final third. With 20 second-tier strikes since the opener of the 2022/23 campaign, the Canaries will be hoping to capitalize on a Watford side that have been in a worrying rut over the past week. Despite opening Slaven Bilic's term with an impressive 4-0 at Stoke earlier in the month, it seems like it was just a small b...