£1 Saturday acca pays £262

Top eight on the highlight of the week

A Saturday football fixture list in full-flight at this time of year, it’s a wonderful thing. There’s everything to play for at both ends of the table in the Premier League, and that’s the case all the way down the ladder. Teams pushing for promotion, fighting for their lives to beat the drop. It’s a great time to be a punter.

Saturday presents us with another chance to hit the jackpot. Small stakes for big rewards, it’s what the football acca is all about, and why we love it! Focussing on the English game, we’ve picked out our eight teams worth having, with every £1 staked paying £262.21. Prices and returns mentioned are correct at the time of writing.

Leicester beat West Brom

Despite putting together a five-match winning run recently, Leicester have fallen off the pace again and are now just six points better than the relegation zone. It shouldn’t come to that, but they have a great chance here to pull clear. West Brom have lost each of their last three, and if Leicester are in the mood, it will be four at a worthwhile 9/5.

Southampton beat Hull

The Tigers are scrapping away to beat the drop, but their best football is played at the KCOM, that has been the case all season, and they shouldn’t get anything against a capable Southampton at St Mary’s. The hosts are targeting a top-eight finish, and will aid their cause here at 8/13.

QPR beat Nottingham Forest

The Hoops have been dragged down towards the danger zone, but must be fancied against a Forest side stuck in a similar predicament. QPR are on a miserable run, and just want to see the end of the season, but this is a must win to avoid a nervy couple of weeks. Home comforts at 6/4.

Reading beat Wigan