Three fixtures, two leagues, and a stack of parlay value. Here are the best combinations for Wednesday's FA Cup tie and Thursday's La Liga double-header.
FA Cup & La Liga Parlay Picks - August 26-27, 2026
We've got three fixtures across two competitions on Wednesday and Thursday, and the odds are serving up some genuinely interesting parlay angles. From a lower-league FA Cup tie to Barcelona hosting Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, let's break down the best combinations on the board.
Fixture Breakdown
FA Cup: Bootle FC vs Northwich Victoria FC (Wed Aug 26, 19:45 UTC)
This is a classic FA Cup preliminary-round clash between two non-league outfits. Bootle FC come in as heavy favourites at -152 (betPARX), reflecting their status as the stronger side on paper. With both teams likely to push forward in a low-stakes knockout environment, goals feel very much on the table. The Over 3.5 at +104 (betPARX) is a value flag here - implied probability of around 49%, but the wide-open nature of non-league FA Cup ties historically pushes goal totals higher than the market expects. A draw at +325 or an away win at +330 are lottery tickets; Bootle's home advantage looks decisive.
La Liga: Celta Vigo vs CA Osasuna (Thu Aug 27, 19:30 UTC)
Note: Form data for Celta Vigo is not available for the current period, so we're leaning on odds movement and market signals here. Celta Vigo at +100 (BetMGM) is essentially an even-money pick at home, which represents solid value against an Osasuna side that has historically struggled on the road against mid-table La Liga competition. The market is pricing this as a near coin-flip, but home advantage gives Celta the edge. BTTS Yes at -105 (theScore Bet) also looks sharp - both clubs tend to play open football and this fixture has historically produced goals at both ends. Under 2.5 at -133 (Bally Bet) is a bit short for our liking, making the Over 2.5 at +110 (BetMGM) the more attractive total line if you want to play the goals market.
La Liga: Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao (Thu Aug 27, 20:00 UTC)
Barcelona's price of -294 (BetMGM) makes them a tough single to include in a parlay without killing the combined odds. The more interesting angle here is BTTS No at +110 (DraftKings) - that's a value flag. Athletic Bilbao are a defensively disciplined side, and while Barcelona will create chances, a clean sheet for Barca while Bilbao struggle to score is a plausible outcome. Alternatively, Over 3.5 at +110 (BetMGM) is intriguing if you believe Barcelona will cut loose at home. The draw at +500 (Bally Bet) and Bilbao outright at +800 (Bally Bet) are long shots but not without precedent in this fixture.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Goals Double (+224 combined)
- Bootle FC Over 3.5 Goals - +104 (betPARX)
- Celta Vigo vs Osasuna Over 2.5 Goals - +110 (BetMGM)
Two attacking-minded fixtures where the market is offering near-even money on goals. Non-league FA Cup ties are notorious for high-scoring affairs, and Celta vs Osasuna has the makings of an open La Liga contest. Combining these two totals legs gives you a clean, value-driven double with solid implied probability on each leg.
Parlay 2 - Home Win & BTTS Treble (+357 combined)
- Bootle FC to Win (1X2 Home) - -152 (betPARX)
- Celta Vigo vs Osasuna BTTS Yes - -105 (theScore Bet)
- Barcelona to Win (1X2 Home) - -294 (BetMGM)
This is your safer-structure parlay built around two heavy-favourite home wins propped up by the BTTS Yes in the Celta-Osasuna match. Yes, the Barca and Bootle prices are short, but that's what the BTTS leg is there to boost. The combined odds come out around +357 - not bad for a parlay anchored by two favourites. The weakest link is BTTS Yes in Celta-Osasuna, but at -105 the market is telling you it's a genuine 50-50, and we like the value.
Parlay 3 - Value Long Shot Combo (+652 combined)
- Bootle FC Over 3.5 Goals - +104 (betPARX)
- Celta Vigo to Win - +100 (BetMGM)
- Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao BTTS No - +110 (DraftKings)
This is the value-hunter's parlay. All three legs are at or above even money, which is rare when one of them involves a Barcelona home fixture. BTTS No at +110 (DraftKings) is the standout value flag of the entire slate - the market is paying you a premium to back Athletic Bilbao failing to score against Barca, which is far from an outlandish outcome. Celta Vigo at even money at home is another overlay. String all three together and you're looking at combined odds north of +652.
Best Single-Leg Value Flags
- Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao BTTS No +110 (DraftKings) - Paying over even money for what should be a sub-50% probability event given Barcelona's home record.
- Bootle FC Over 3.5 +104 (betPARX) - Non-league FA Cup ties routinely go high-scoring; near-even money is generous.
- Celta Vigo ML +100 (BetMGM) - Even money at home in La Liga is always worth a second look.
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