Last Updated on 25/01/2026 by Andy Clark
Punters looking for value this weekend were in for a treat as all four of our highlighted yellow card selections landed, producing combined odds of over 150/1. Here’s a recap of how each tip played out.
Big Winners from the Weekend Yellow Cards Tips
Here are some of the winners, including over £3,300 from a Yankee on the selections. There was delight for many thatsagoal readers who all sent their winners to us off the back of the remarkable bet winning.
How the Bet Was Won:
Saturday 7:45pm – Lecce vs Lazio: Danilo Veiga to be carded
Our Serie A prediction came true as Portuguese fullback Danilo Veiga was shown a yellow card. In a tight clash between two sides struggling for form, Veiga picked up a booking after clashing with Lazio left-winger Mattia Zaccagni, the most fouled player in Europe this season. With both teams desperate for points—Lecce fighting relegation and Lazio slipping away from European contention—Veiga’s aggressive defensive work paid off exactly as forecast.
Saturday 8:00pm – Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Pau Navarro to be carded
Villarreal right-back Pau Navarro joined the ranks of his predecessors by seeing yellow against Real Madrid. Vinicius Jr.’s threat on the left flank forced Navarro into a number of fouls, and the booking continued the streak of right-backs being penalized against the Brazilian winger. Navarro’s disciplinary stats suggested he would struggle to stay clean in this high-pressure matchup—and he didn’t disappoint.
Sunday 12:00pm – Portsmouth vs Southampton: Ebou Adams to be carded
In the Championship clash at Fratton Park, Portsmouth’s January signing Ebou Adams was booked in a heated midfield battle. Southampton’s track record of picking up bookings against opposing central midfielders, combined with Adams’ aggressive style (33 fouls in 16 league starts this season), made him an obvious candidate. The Gambian international made his mark immediately, proving once again that stats and form analysis can pinpoint these moments.
Sunday 2:00pm – Newcastle vs Aston Villa: Joelinton to be carded
Finally, Premier League central midfielder Joelinton didn’t fail to deliver. With Aston Villa being the most fouled side in the division, and Joelinton’s history against them (4 bookings in 6 previous meetings), this was one of the clearest picks of the weekend. Newcastle’s Brazilian midfielder received a yellow as expected, aided by referee Jarred Gillett’s card-happy tendencies.
The Verdict
All four yellow card tips landed, defying the odds and rewarding those who followed the statistical and tactical analysis. From Serie A to the Premier League and the Championship, this weekend proved that careful research can uncover extraordinary value—especially in markets like player bookings where individual tendencies and match context matter.
With a combined payout exceeding 150/1, it’s a reminder that sometimes the overlooked markets, like yellow cards, can produce headline-grabbing results.
You will find our yellow cards tips on this page every weekend.
Andy is the founder, owner and editor of thatsagoal.com, with over 20 years of experience in betting on sports. He has a keen eye for stats, particularly when looking at players to be carded, and these form a large part of the bet builder tips you see on the site. As well as creating daily football tips, Andy also keeps thatsagoal updated with all the best bookmaker promotions and offers for our readers. The Cheltenham Festival is one of the biggest weeks on the sporting calendar, and his expertise in betting promotions and marketing means you always get the best offers.
