October 8: Saturday Football Accumulator – 8/1

With Europe's top flight once again taking center stage this weekend, we have another stacked program from across the continent on our hands. So, for those of you looking to place a Saturday acca, we've found a handful of helpful tips worth following.

While Newcastle could have faced a tough test when they returned from the September international break last weekend, Eddie Howe's side put on a hugely impressive display at Fulham. Eventually heading to a 4-1 at Craven Cottage, there's no doubt the Magpies will be looking to keep that momentum going here. Ending their six-game losing streak, the former Bournemouth boss will also be happy to return home on Saturday afternoon. While some in their camp still dream of mounting a genuine European charge this season, Newcastle have continued to impress with their largely rugged screens in the north-east. Including opening the 2022/23 campaign with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in August, Howe's side have lost just one of their 14 previous Premier League encounters at St. James' Park . With that run dating back to December 2021, the Magpies will be looking to cash in on a Brentford side looking for some stability. Marking their return to action last weekend with a 0-0 stalemate at Bournemouth, the Bees have managed just one victory in one of their last six appearances in the top flight. With Newcastle claiming a 2-0 victory in their last encounter against Thomas Frank's side seven months ago, we back a similar result here.

Tip: Newcastle win and Under 4.5 goals at 6/5

5:30 p.m. Huesca v Lugo

Marking their return from the international break with a tough 0-0 stalemate at Granada, Huesca are enjoying largely impressive form. Heading into the fortnight with a 1-0 win at home to Leganes, Cuco Ziganda's side have lost just one of their last five Segunda clashes. Opening this weekend's fixtures only a single point behind in the first half, the hosts on Saturday have also continued to shine at home of late. Now winning each of their last three second-tier competitions in front of their own fans, it's worth pointing out that Huesca have lost just one Segunda appearance at El Alcoraz since January 23. Seeking to soar up the leaderboard here, Ziganda's team have also received plenty of praise for their gritty displays at the back. Shipping just one strike since the end of August, the Aragon-based side should be looking to capitalize on a Lugo side that are enduring a long slump. Marking their return to action with an action-packed 3-2 defeat in Ibiza, Saturday's guests have now picked up just a single point in one of their last four Segunda clashes. Likewise, suffering back-to-back road losses and dispatching three strikes in each of those back-to-back losses, we're backing a home win here.

Tip: Huesca wins on 20/21

6 p.m. Amiens vs Dijon

While Amiens might have had to settle for a slow finish last season, the hosts on Saturday have really come out on top this time around. Marking their return to action last weekend with a 1-0 away win at Rodez, Philippe Hinschberger's men find themselves holding a buffer point at the top of the Ligue 2 standings and with a top-flight return top of their agenda. Likewise, heading into the fortnight with a resounding 3-0 victory at home to Niort, Les Licornes have now won three of their last four second-tier encounters. Having suffered just one defeat in one of their first 10 Ligue 2 appearances, Stade de la Licorne supporters will also be thrilled with their side's recent performances at the back. Having sent just one goal in one of their last four domestic games, Hinschberger's side have also benefited from a veritable purple stain on their floor. Worth pointing out, the hosts on Saturday collected 13 points in their first five games in front of their own fans. Upstairs...