Sky Bet is offering new customers enhanced odds of 50/1 for a goal to be scored during Newcastle's Premier League opener against Liverpool. The welcome offer boosts the over 0.5 goals market, currently priced at 150/1 on Sky Bet and similar on other betting sites, to 50/1.
How the offer works
Bettors need to create an account with Sky Bet, make a first deposit of at least £5, and place a maximum £1 bet on over 0.5 goals in the over/under goals market for Sunday's game. If a goal is scored by either side, the qualifying bet wins, and new customers receive a cash payout on the £1 bet before Sky Bet tops up the extra winnings with 5 x £10 BuildABet free bet tokens.
In the event of a 0-0 draw, punters will receive £10 in free bets for a BuildABet wager. Bets must be placed before 4:30pm BST on Sunday, August 23, 2026, when the game kicks off.
Claiming the offer
To claim, open a new Sky Bet account using a link on this page, deposit at least £5 using a debit card, Apple Pay, or Pay by Bank, and place a maximum £1 bet on over 0.5 goals before kick-off. If either team scores, the qualifying bet wins, with cash winnings paid on the £1 bet and extra winnings credited as 5 x £10 BuildABet free bet tokens. If the qualifying bet loses, punters receive 1 x £10 BuildABet free token.
Key terms and eligibility
The offer is available only to new customers aged 18+ based in the UK, with a minimum £5 deposit. Deposits from e-wallets such as Neteller and Skrill do not qualify. The maximum qualifying stake is £1 as a single first bet on over 0.5 goals. Greater stakes or multiple smaller bets do not count, and only the first bet placed with Sky Bet qualifies. Free bets are for football BuildABets only, cannot be used alongside other offers, and stakes are not returned with winnings. Free bets are non-withdrawable and expire 14 days after crediting. Qualifying bets must be placed by 4:30pm BST on Sunday, August 23.
Match odds and tips
Newcastle and Liverpool have produced some pulsating encounters in the Premier League era, especially in recent seasons. Last term, the fixture produced not only 10 cards but 10 goals, with the Reds winning 3-2 at St James' Park and 4-1 in the return clash at Anfield.
Best bet 1: Over 4.5 cards @ 19/20. Considering Andoni Iraola's Liverpool side is struggling with the physical demands of his pressing system, expect a few tired fouls, while a weakened Newcastle side is likely to commit its own healthy share of infringements, especially against a Liverpool side dangerous on the counter-attack.
Best bet 2: Over 3.5 goals, both teams to score & over 3.5 cards @ 2.08/1. In the past six Premier League games between these two sides, there have been 27 goals scored. Odds correct at the time of writing.
Other Sky Bet promotions
Sky Bet offers several promotions for regular customers, including AccaFreeze, which locks in a winning leg in-play on an acca with five or more legs; Sky Bet Club, which rewards weekly stakes of at least £30 at odds of evens or greater with two £2.50 BuildABet free bets; a 25 per cent winnings boost on BuildABet wagers for selected World Cup games; enhanced odds on selected World Cup markets each matchday; 2UP, which pays out if your team goes two goals ahead; and Ghost Leg, which removes a losing leg from a BuildABet with five or more selections placed before a game.
Responsible gambling
Sky Bet provides responsible gambling tools including deposit and loss limits, time-outs, session time reminders, and self-exclusion via GAMSTOP. The Standard's betting experts recommend setting a budget, researching bets, and not chasing losses. Betting should only be viewed as entertainment, never as a reliable income. Help is available via GambleAware, GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous, and NHS. Gambling can be addictive; always play responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. Any offers or odds listed are correct at the time of publication but subject to change, and terms and conditions apply.
