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Soccer 11th February 2026

2026 LOI Betting Column | Week 2 | Cork City Set For Title Romp

Cork City’s First Division campaign begins amid expectations of an instant return to the top flight. With Derry City hosting newly promoted Dundalk and Treaty United visiting Turners Cross, we break down the key fixtures and best bets for Week 2 of the 2026 League of Ireland season.

Soccer 5th February 2026

2026 LOI Betting Column | Matchday 1 | Derry City look primed to start strong as the League of Ireland returns

The League of Ireland is back for 2026, and Kieran Burke returns with his weekly LOI betting column for BAR 1 Betting. After finishing last season with a level-stakes profit, the LOI TV commentator previews Matchday 1, with Derry City tipped to start fast following a strong winter and the return of James McClean, alongside betting value elsewhere in the Premier Division.

Soccer 4th February 2026

BAR 1 Betting Appoints Alan Cawley as New League of Ireland Ambassador

BAR 1 Betting has announced Alan Cawley as its new League of Ireland ambassador ahead of the 2026 season. The former Shelbourne title winner and RTÉ pundit will front a new weekly show, LOI Lowdown, across BAR 1 Betting’s social channels, offering expert analysis, fixtures previews and weekly betting insights throughout the League of Ireland campaign.

BAR 1 Betting has also announced a charity bet sponsorship of the long-standing weekly League of Ireland podcast ‘Between the Stripes LOI podcast’.

Soccer 21st January 2026

UEFA Champions League Preview: Chelsea, Liverpool & Newcastle in Action Tonight

The penultimate round of the UEFA Champions League league phase takes centre stage tonight as Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United all feature in crucial European fixtures. Chelsea host Pafos at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool face a daunting trip to Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome, and Newcastle welcome PSV Eindhoven to St James’ Park with qualification hopes still alive. With key stats, form trends and betting insights across all three matches, BAR 1 Betting brings you everything you need to know ahead of another decisive night in the Champions League.

Soccer 15th December 2025

Manchester United vs Bournemouth Preview – Premier League Monday Night Football

Manchester United return to Monday Night Football after last week’s emphatic win at Wolves, but face a tricky test as Bournemouth visit Old Trafford. With the Cherries struggling for form yet sensing defensive vulnerability in the hosts, and key players like Bruno Fernandes and Antoine Semenyo in focus, this Premier League clash promises goals — and betting value — under the lights.

Soccer 23rd October 2025

LOI Betting Tips: An Almost 5/1 Treble for the Penultimate Weekend

League of Ireland Betting Tips – The Finish Line in Sight

The finish line is fast approaching, yet nothing is decided in the 2025 League of Ireland campaign. For the second week running, Shamrock Rovers missed the chance to clinch the title, suffering another Dublin derby defeat away to St. Pat’s. The Hoops can still secure a fifth league crown in six years by picking up a point away to Derry City on Sunday.

Elsewhere, the battle for European qualification and the relegation fight remain finely balanced. Monday’s draw between Bohemians and St. Pat’s leaves just one point separating those two sides and Drogheda United in the race for fourth, while Galway United, Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC are level on points as the scrap to avoid the relegation play-off goes down to the wire.

After another profitable week — taking the season’s overall profit/loss to +8.84 — LOI TV commentator and Between the Stripes LOI Podcast host Kieran Burke has put together his latest League of Ireland betting tips, featuring a near 5/1 treble for the penultimate round of fixtures.

Check out this week’s LOI predictions and best bets below.