Sunday’s games are all about high stakes, headlined by Manchester City v Arsenal. I’m backing three teams in a 6/1 boosted acca, and it’s a bet you might want to jump on now.
Sunday Football Acca Tips: I’m Getting Better Than 6/1 For My Treble
Up to 6.15/1 was available with 10bet for this treble, but using bet365’s acca boost, we can beat that by getting a 5% bump. I’m sticking with bet365 for this one then, one of the best bookmakers around.
| Game | Bet | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City v Arsenal | Man City to Win | 5/6 |
| Aston Villa v Sunderland | Villa to Win | 4/6 |
| Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough | Ipswich to Win | 5/4 |
| Total Odds | 6.16/1 (inc 5% boost) |
*Odds correct at 10:15 on 17/04/2026. Odds subject to change.
Bet 1: Man City to Beat Arsenal @ 5/6
I always say, in part, the bookies have done much of our job for us. Favourites in sports betting are in that position for a reason – it’s up to us to decide which ones have weaknesses, aren’t good value, or are at risk. I don’t feel Man City are in that position this weekend.
Most of City’s big hitters are fit, in form, and can smell blood. Since losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League, they’ve found their stride. They beat Sunday’s rivals Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup Final, hammered Liverpool 4-0, and swept Chelsea aside 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Personally, I find Man City boring to watch. Pep Guardiola’s style is to pass the opposition to death, and they’re not everyone’s cup of tea as a club. They are, however, masters in this situation. When the heat is on, they step up.
Why is that period of time since the League Cup Final important? Well, Arsenal were going great guns until that Wembley defeat. Since losing there, they’ve been dumped out of the FA Cup by Southampton, lost at home to Bournemouth, and managed a hard fought, narrow 1-0 win on aggregate against Sporting Lisbon.
What confirms to me that a bet is worth taking on is the thought that the opposition does have a weakness. That is the case with Arsenal. They were excellent up to a few weeks ago, but I reckon this game is a step too far for them. City are unbeaten at home in the league since their early season slip against Spurs, while the Gunners could be without some key players at the Etihad.
I’m going for the home win as part of an acca, but our Jonathan has even more detail on the biggest game of the day, maybe the season. You’d be wise to take a look at his Man City v Arsenal bet builder.
Bet 2: Aston Villa to Beat Sunderland @ 4/6
Aston Villa played a crucial Thursday night Europa League game, but that’s not always a blocker to success in the Premier League. They came away with a simple win, 4-0 against Bologna, to cruise into the semi-finals. I reckon that’s important in the context of this game.
After a blip at the beginning of the year, I wanted to see that Villa are back. They are. For their part, I feel like Sunderland have been rock-solid, but have lived a rather charmed Premier League life at times.
I’m always more worried about dangerous away teams and outsiders who have serious talent, even when inconsistent. That’s not Sunderland. They have a solid base but aren’t at Villa’s level.
Yeah, I can use stats and data to a degree, and I do use the past as a guide. But, taking on a sports bet is ultimately about predicting the future. You need to channel your inner Mystic Meg in this game. I can see Sunderland, as impressive as they’ve been, running out of puff towards the end of a long Premier League season.
Villa, on the other hand, already a much better team than Sunderland, are once again hitting their stride. The final nail in the betting coffin: there’s no lack of motivation, with a Champions League place for Unai Emery’s troops more than possible but not yet secured. Home win.
Bet 3: Ipswich to Beat Middlesbrough @ 5/4
This should be a belter! The early kick-off in the Championship is a promotion mash-up between Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough.
Recent form is crucial when assessing Championship teams during what is a gruelling season for all. On February 1, Boro were level with Coventry at the top of the table on 58 points, seven ahead of Ipswich. By Friday this week, Kim Hellberg’s side had slipped 13 points behind the league leaders, and three behind the Tractor Boys.
Ipswich also have the second-best goal difference in the league, something I always look at when the season matures, some nine goals better than Boro. There is a contrast between these teams, and a big shift in momentum which means those stats are bound to show an even bigger gap come the end of the campaign.
Any doubts about fitness in the Ipswich camp don’t concern their better players, something I find absolutely crucial, and they’ll be desperate to put right the wrongs of their 2-0 loss at Portsmouth. In terms of form, I’m not worried, as Boro themselves are on a run of six games without success.
