Soccer Best Bets - August 23, 2026

Soccer best bets for August 23, 2026. This card covers all 15 scheduled games and ranks the bets from strongest to weakest. The order matters: the first plays have the best mix of price and current win probability.

Use the listed sportsbook price as the target. A worse line can wipe out the value, especially on favorites and alternate spreads. Odds move throughout the day, so compare books before placing anything.

Soccer best bets ranked

1. #1 Liverpool vs Newcastle United: Newcastle United at +60000
2. #2 Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Bournemouth at +60000
3. #3 AC Milan vs Torino: Torino at +90000
4. #4 Lecce vs Venezia: Venezia at +90000
5. #5 AS Monaco vs Le Havre: Le Havre at +90000
6. #6 Sassuolo vs Atalanta BC: Sassuolo at +90000
7. #7 Juventus vs Frosinone: Frosinone at +60000
8. #8 Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid: Atlético Madrid at +4000
9. #9 Real Racing Club de Santander vs Getafe: Draw at +6000
10. #10 Barcelona vs Elche CF: Draw at +2200
11. #11 Paris Saint Germain vs Rennes: Rennes at +5000
12. #12 Lille vs Angers: Angers at +100000
13. #13 Sporting Kansas City vs Atlanta United FC: Draw at +338
14. #14 New York City FC vs New England Revolution: New York City FC at +240
15. #15 Aston Villa vs Brighton and Hove Albion: Brighton and Hove Albion -4.25 at +280

#1 Liverpool vs Newcastle United

Best bet: Newcastle United (+60000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #1

Newcastle United is available at +60000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 64.1% compared with a 0.2% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Newcastle United at +60000 (Fanatics) — 64.1% market win probability vs 0.2% break-even.
• Over / Under: Over 3.5 at +360 (MyBookie) — 19.6% market win probability vs 21.7% break-even.

What could change the bet

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Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#2 Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Best bet: Bournemouth (+60000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #2

Bournemouth is available at +60000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 3.4% compared with a 0.2% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Bournemouth at +60000 (Fanatics) — 3.4% market win probability vs 0.2% break-even.
• Spread: Bournemouth +0.5 at -400 (MyBookie) — 70.6% market win probability vs 80% break-even.
• Over / Under: Over 2.5 at +255 (Bovada) — 30.2% market win probability vs 28.2% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#3 AC Milan vs Torino

Best bet: Torino (+90000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #3

Torino is available at +90000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 1% compared with a 0.1% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Torino at +90000 (Fanatics) — 1% market win probability vs 0.1% break-even.
• Spread: Torino +2 at +138 (Bovada) — 40.1% market win probability vs 42% break-even.
• Over / Under: Over 2.5 at +400 (Bovada) — 19% market win probability vs 20% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#4 Lecce vs Venezia

Best bet: Venezia (+90000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #4

Venezia is available at +90000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 0.8% compared with a 0.1% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Venezia at +90000 (Fanatics) — 0.8% market win probability vs 0.1% break-even.
• Spread: Venezia +2 at -222 (Bovada) — 65.9% market win probability vs 68.9% break-even.
• Over / Under: Over 2.5 at +350 (Bovada) — 21.2% market win probability vs 22.2% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#5 AS Monaco vs Le Havre

Best bet: Le Havre (+90000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #5

Le Havre is available at +90000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 0.4% compared with a 0.1% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Le Havre at +90000 (Fanatics) — 0.4% market win probability vs 0.1% break-even.
• Spread: Le Havre +1 at -122 (Bovada) — 52.6% market win probability vs 55% break-even.
• Over / Under: Under 1.5 at -950 (Bovada) — 85.9% market win probability vs 90.5% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#6 Sassuolo vs Atalanta BC

Best bet: Sassuolo (+90000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #6

Sassuolo is available at +90000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 0.4% compared with a 0.1% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Sassuolo at +90000 (Fanatics) — 0.4% market win probability vs 0.1% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#7 Juventus vs Frosinone

Best bet: Frosinone (+60000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #7

Frosinone is available at +60000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 0.4% compared with a 0.2% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Frosinone at +60000 (Fanatics) — 0.4% market win probability vs 0.2% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#8 Villarreal vs Atlético Madrid

Best bet: Atlético Madrid (+4000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #8

Atlético Madrid is available at +4000 at FanDuel. The no-vig market is 5.1% compared with a 2.4% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Atlético Madrid at +4000 (FanDuel) — 5.1% market win probability vs 2.4% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#9 Real Racing Club de Santander vs Getafe

Best bet: Draw (+6000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #9

Draw is available at +6000 at FanDuel. The no-vig market is 2.5% compared with a 1.6% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Draw at +6000 (FanDuel) — 2.5% market win probability vs 1.6% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#10 Barcelona vs Elche CF

Best bet: Draw (+2200) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #10

Draw is available at +2200 at FanDuel. The no-vig market is 5.5% compared with a 4.3% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Draw at +2200 (FanDuel) — 5.5% market win probability vs 4.3% break-even.
• Spread: Elche CF +3.25 at +100 (Bovada) — 47.8% market win probability vs 50% break-even.
• Over / Under: Over 3.5 at -200 (Bovada) — 65% market win probability vs 66.7% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#11 Paris Saint Germain vs Rennes

Best bet: Rennes (+5000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #11

Rennes is available at +5000 at FanDuel. The no-vig market is 2.2% compared with a 2% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Rennes at +5000 (FanDuel) — 2.2% market win probability vs 2% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#12 Lille vs Angers

Best bet: Angers (+100000) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #12

Angers is available at +100000 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 0.1% compared with a 0.1% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Angers at +100000 (Fanatics) — 0.1% market win probability vs 0.1% break-even.
• Spread: Lille -2 at -140 (Bovada) — 55.6% market win probability vs 58.3% break-even.
• Over / Under: Under 2.5 at -700 (Bovada) — 83.1% market win probability vs 87.5% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#13 Sporting Kansas City vs Atlanta United FC

Best bet: Draw (+338) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #13

Draw is available at +338 at LowVig. The no-vig market is 22.6% compared with a 22.8% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Draw at +338 (LowVig) — 22.6% market win probability vs 22.8% break-even.
• Spread: Sporting Kansas City +1 at -130 (LowVig) — 54.7% market win probability vs 56.5% break-even.
• Over / Under: Under 3 at +105 (LowVig) — 47.7% market win probability vs 48.8% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#14 New York City FC vs New England Revolution

Best bet: New York City FC (+240) · Moneyline · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #14

New York City FC is available at +240 at Fanatics. The no-vig market is 28.8% compared with a 29.4% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: New York City FC at +240 (Fanatics) — 28.8% market win probability vs 29.4% break-even.
• Spread: New York City FC +0.5 at -167 (MyBookie) — 57.4% market win probability vs 62.5% break-even.
• Over / Under: Under 2.5 at -143 (MyBookie) — 55.1% market win probability vs 58.8% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

#15 Aston Villa vs Brighton and Hove Albion

Best bet: Brighton and Hove Albion -4.25 (+280) · Spread · MARKET LEAN

Why this bet ranks #15

Brighton and Hove Albion -4.25 is available at +280 at Bovada. The no-vig market is 25.1% compared with a 26.3% break-even rate at that price. It ranks here after comparing the available price with the consensus market probability. The number is more important than the team name: if the price moves materially past the listed target, the bet should move down the card.

Moneyline, spread and total

• Moneyline: Aston Villa at +2500 (Caesars) — 3.6% market win probability vs 3.8% break-even.
• Spread: Brighton and Hove Albion -4.25 at +280 (Bovada) — 25.1% market win probability vs 26.3% break-even.
• Over / Under: Under 4.5 at -575 (Bovada) — 81.2% market win probability vs 85.2% break-even.

What could change the bet

Confirm team news, absences, and weather before kickoff. A key attacker or goalkeeper missing can move the moneyline and totals. Recheck the price after confirmed lineups.

Shop this matchup across multiple sportsbooks. For the same selection, take the highest plus price or the lowest amount of juice. On spreads, take the extra half-point when it is available; on totals, compare both the number and price before deciding.

Final Soccer betting card

The list above is already ordered from best to worst. Start at the top, demand the listed price, and skip any play after a bad line move. Smaller edges belong lower on the card and should not be treated like the top bet.

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