EFL preview, accumulator tip and best football betting offers for Saturday

The British football season is gearing up for its full return following the interruption of Qatar 2022. The Premier League returns on Boxing Day, the Scottish Premiership is back this weekend and we have another exciting round of matches from the English Football League.

This is great news for bettors longing for domestic action, solid trends and form lines to follow and the excitement of festive derbies. The leading bookies featured in this article offer attractive betting odds and over 100 pre-match and in-play markets on every game played this week.

This article has everything you need to get the best deals and bonuses, create an exciting accumulator and register for the welcome bonus.

Get set for the EFL this weekend with £105 in free bets

Major online sportsbooks have released their odds, allowing you to get in early and make predictions on the big winners of the weekend. Will Burnley maintain their title charge against Middlesbrough? Is there hope for basement boys Huddersfield against Watford?

Choose the welcome bonus that suits you most from the below list and click the link to get started. You can join more than one app and land multiple free bets.

Betfair free bets

Place a £10 bet and get £40 in free bets

Place a single Sportsbook £10 bet on any football market, at minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5), and get £30 in free bets on bet settlement, valid for 30 days plus an extra £10 free football bet builder will be available to claim from the promotions hub. Only deposits via cards will qualify. T&Cs apply.

Paddy Power free bets

Get up to £45 in free sports bets

Place a single £10 bet on any football market, at minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5), and get £35 in free bets on bet settlement, valid for 30 days plus an extra £10 free football bet builder will be available to claim from the promotions hub. Only deposits via cards will qualify. T&Cs apply.

Ladbrokes free bets

Bet £5 and get £20 in free bets

18+. New UK+IRE customers only. Certain deposit methods and bet types excluded. Minimum first £/€5 bet within 14 days of account registration at minimum odds of 1/2 to get 4 x £/€5 free bets. Free bets are available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets are valid for seven days and the stake is not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.

How to claim your football betting offers

Claiming the free bets is quick and easy. The steps below will guide you through the registration process and to the bonus in a matter of minutes.

1. Click any link from the above list
2. Complete the registration form
3. Make your first deposit
4. Place bet a qualifying sportsbook bet
5. Receive your free bet instantly

Featured Saturday football betting offer

The Ladbrokes app is packed with great odds, attractive betting markets and other Saturday football delights. Choose the match that catches your eye and make a prediction, or aim high and creates an accumulator bet with big odds attached. Don't have an account with Ladbrokes? Even better, and here's why.

Ladbrokes offer all new players who and register an online betting account a £20 free bet. Register, make your first deposit and wager of £5 or more, and the free bet tokens will be dropped into your betting balance without delay.

14-1 Saturday accumulator for the EFL

By now, you should have your bookmaker(s) sorted and your free bets in hand. But how can you put them to good use? The below accumulator pays over 14-1 if it comes good.

Coventry are down in 15th and lost last time, but that was a rare defeat for an ambitious side better than their current position. They won each of their four games before that and should win at home against Swansea's three from the last 15 points available.

West Brom are improving and have claimed victory in each of their last four at this level. A high-five looks likely against Rotherham after just one win in five.

Preston will need their fair share of luck against a QPR side encouraged by the appointment of Neil Critchley. PNE are sixth after winning four of five. QPR have dropped to ninth after one point from five games.

Cardiff are good enough to beat Blackpool in Wales. The Bluebirds have been poor of late, but the Seasiders are second from bottom and feeling sorry for themselves.

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