Saturday (9/5) Soccer Best Bets: 3 Plays to Target Across the Premier League and MLS

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Published: Sat Sep 05, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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We've made it to the weekend!

Another massive Saturday slate is ahead, and there's plenty to get into.

We're also less than a week away from Champions League action. Be on the lookout for our UCL plays next week and throughout the tournament.

There's a lot to choose from today, but I narrowed it down to my three favorite spots.

Let's get into the plays!

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Manchester City vs. Coventry

I really don't want to overthink this spot.

Manchester City are still one of the best clubs in the world, regardless of how the season has started.

Coventry are a newly promoted side with some quality pieces.

Still, they are simply outmatched here.

It has been a brutal introduction to Premier League life for Coventry.

They opened the season on the road against Arsenal. Now they have to travel to Manchester City.

We already saw what Arsenal were able to do to this Coventry side.

City may not be Arsenal right now, but they still have more than enough talent to dominate this matchup.

Coventry also enter this game lacking confidence.

They lost at home to Hull City despite being the better side for much of the match.

Manchester City, meanwhile, have won their first two Premier League games.

They should come into this one feeling very good.

Rayan Cherki didn't start against Arsenal, but he has already made a difference in the No. 10 role.

That added creativity could be huge against a side that will likely sit deep.

Erling Haaland is also coming off a two-goal performance.

If City get an early goal, this could get ugly.

I expect the hosts to control the match and eventually wear Coventry down.

Play: Manchester City -2 (-120)

Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham

Morgan Gibbs-White and Nottingham Forest are looking for their first win of the EPL season.

Morgan Gibbs-White and Nottingham Forest are one win away from the UEL Final

I'm going to keep targeting this Tottenham back line for now.

There are still too many holes in both the defense and midfield.

Spurs looked awful in their opener against Brentford.

They were completely played off the pitch and struggled to create anything meaningful.

They followed that up with a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle.

I'll give Tottenham some credit for the first half in that match.

They played better and probably deserved a goal.

Still, the overall quality just hasn't been there.

Nottingham Forest haven't been perfect either, but I've liked more of what I've seen from them.

Forest also added Daniel Muñoz before the transfer window closed.

I think he's a perfect fit for this team.

He gives them more stability on the right side while also adding another threat going forward.

I expect Forest to come out aggressively at home.

They should look at what Brentford did and try to replicate that early pressure.

If Forest score first, Tottenham could be in serious trouble.

The confidence already looks fragile.

Getting plus money on Forest to score before halftime is exactly the angle I want.

Play: Nottingham Forest 1H Team Total Over 0.5 (+115)

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Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United

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Can Messi and Miami run up the score again at home tonight against Atlanta.

There isn't much I love on the MLS slate tonight.

But we have to end Saturday with a little MLS chaos.

This is a massive total, and I normally wouldn't go this high.

However, after what we saw from Miami last time out, I'm willing to take the shot.

Lionel Messi looked like Lionel Messi again.

Miami scored seven goals at home in their last match, and Messi was involved in almost everything.

He finished with four goals and an assist.

I don't expect Miami to score seven again.

Still, four goals from the hosts alone would not surprise me.

Atlanta have been poor this season.

They did put together a three-game winning streak, but I wasn't convinced by those performances.

I didn't think they were the better side in any of them.

They were then beaten 2-0 at home by Charlotte.

That scoreline honestly could have been worse.

Miami have also had their own defensive issues.

That gives Atlanta a real chance to contribute one or two goals here.

I do like the adjustment of moving Casemiro to center back.

Putting Segovia and Rodrigo De Paul in the wide midfield roles also gives Miami more balance.

Still, this is a match built for chances.

Messi is in form, Miami are flying, and Atlanta can be exposed defensively.

If the visitors grab a goal, this total becomes very reachable.

I expect Miami to roll, and I'm willing to bet on another shootout.

Play: Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United Over 4 Goals (+100)

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