September 2: Saturday European Accumulator – 7/1

With another busy European schedule this weekend, we are treated to a series of heavyweight clashes across the continent. So, for those of you looking to enjoy a Saturday acca, we've found three helpful tips worth watching.

Ending last season 12 points shy of what would have been a superb ticket to the Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen are certainly out of trouble this time around. Opening the 2023/24 campaign with a stellar performance at home by claiming a 3-2 win over German giants RB Leipzig, Xabi Alonso's men are riding a recent wave of momentum. Last seen steaming their way to a routine 3-0 victory at Borussia Mönchengladbach, the hosts on Saturday quickly gained a reputation for their scoreless performances in the final third. As well as capping off their pre-season preparations with an eye-catching 4-0 win over Premier League side West Ham on August 5, the former Liverpool midfielder will undeniably smell another golden chance here. Happy to return to the BayArena on Saturday afternoon, Leverkusen are rightly seen as an overwhelming contender here. Scoring three goals in their back-to-back Bundesliga wins, Alonso's men will be looking to capitalize on a struggling Darmstadt. While the Lilies might have shocked many by winning a return to the top flight last season, Torsten Lieberknecht's side failed to adapt to the huge step up in class. Last seen battered by a routine 4-1 drumbeat at home to Union Berlin, Saturday's guests are still waiting to score a single Bundesliga point on the board. Scoring seven goals in their last three meetings against Leverkusen, Darmstadt's elusive defense faces a real challenge here.

Tip: Bayer Leverkusen will score in both halves at 19/20

7:45 p.m. Napoli versus Lazio

Making major Serie A history last season by winning their first domestic crown since 1990, Napoli have certainly received a round of applause from across Italy. However, while the reigning champions may have gone through a real transition this summer, the Blues certainly seem to be enjoying life under new boss Rudi Garcia. With the mood still high around the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, it's no secret that Saturday's hosts are aiming to defend their domestic title this time around. Last seen putting on another eye-catching display as they cruised to a routine 2-0 win at home to Sassuolo, the former Lyon boss saw his top-flight side open the 2023/24 campaign with consecutive victories in Serie A. . Opening the proceedings with a 3-1 victory at Frosinone on August 19, Napoli will certainly feel the opportunity to make a strong statement here. While Lazio could have clinched a hugely impressive silver medal last season, it's fair to say that Maurizio Sarri's men have come down to earth. Opening the new campaign with a shock 2-1 defeat at Lecce, the former Chelsea boss finds some pressure on his shoulders early on. Last seen putting in another worrying performance as they eventually suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Genoa, the Eagles will be more than aware they face a huge challenge here. Losing four of their last five meetings against the defending champions, a similar result is expected on Saturday night.

Tip: Napoli win and less than 4.5 goals at 1/1

8:00 p.m. Monaco against Lens

Finally disappointed last season after missing out on a chance to claim a return to the Champions League, Monaco are desperate to go further this time around. Opening the 2023/24 campaign with an action-packed 4-2 win at Clermont on August 13, Adi Hutter's side picked up seven points from their first three Ligue 1 encounters. Forced to settle for a a remarkable 3-3 stalemate at Nantes last weekend, Saturday's hosts will be desperate to claim an immediate boost here. Renowned for his lively results on both sides of the summer break, the former Eintracht Frankfurt...