THE BETTOR'S BLOG JAN 2ND

# Bettor's Blog - January 2, 2026

Welcome to the first Bettor's Blog of 2026! After the New Year's Day action, we're straight into another day of betting opportunities across football, horse racing, and greyhounds. William Hill has a packed schedule with competitive odds across the board. Let's break down today's highlights.

## Football Focus

The post-holiday football calendar ramps up today with key matches across Europe and beyond. William Hill's top football betting markets feature:

- **Italian Serie A**: Cagliari vs AC Milan (kick-off 12:45) – Milan are favourites at around 11/20, with Cagliari at 9/2 for an upset.

- **French Ligue 1**: Toulouse vs Lens (12:45) – A tight contest, Lens slight favourites at 29/20.

- **Spanish La Liga**: Rayo Vallecano vs Getafe (13:00) – Rayo edged as favourites at 11/10.

- **Portuguese Primeira Liga**: Gil Vicente vs Sporting CP (11:45) and Guimaraes vs Nacional (13:45) – Sporting heavily backed at 1/2.

- **Australian A-League**: Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory (early morning action) – Victory strong favourites at 3/4.

Look out for William Hill's boosted accas and in-play offers on these games. Lower leagues and international friendlies also provide value for accumulators.

## Horse Racing Highlights

Jump racing dominates today's card on William Hill, with meetings at:

- **Ayr** (Afternoon, Jump, Turf)

- **Fakenham** (Afternoon, Jump, Turf)

- **Chelmsford City** (Evening, All-Weather)

These fixtures offer solid betting opportunities, especially in handicaps and novices. Check William Hill for Best Odds Guaranteed and extra places on selected races. No major graded action today, but plenty of competitive fields to dive into.

## Greyhound Racing Action

Evening meetings are scheduled at several top tracks, including:

- **Nottingham**

- **Newcastle**

- **Romford** (evening card starting around 6:00pm)

- **Harlow**

William Hill covers all traps with ante-post and live betting. Look for traps with strong recent form – these cards often deliver fast-paced racing perfect for multiples.

## Daily Crypto Roundup

The crypto market kicks off 2026 on a steady but cautious note after a volatile 2025 that saw Bitcoin peak above $126,000 before correcting sharply.

- **Bitcoin (BTC)**: Trading around $87,500–$89,000, holding steady with minor recovery from year-end dips. Analysts eye a potential push toward $100,000+ in January if ETF flows stabilize and macro conditions improve.

- **Ethereum (ETH)**: Hovering near $2,950–$3,000, showing resilience amid low volatility.

- Overall market: Global cap around $3 trillion, with sentiment shifting from extreme fear. Key themes for early 2026 include potential US regulatory clarity (CLARITY Act progress expected soon), stablecoin growth, and institutional rotation. Optimists predict BTC $150,000–$200,000 by year-end, while bears warn of consolidation.

That's your betting and market snapshot for January 2. Play responsibly, and good luck out there! Check William Hill for the latest odds and promotions. Back tomorrow for more.