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The biggest football betting upsets from Saturday

Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated in Manchester United's goalless draw with Watford
Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated in Manchester United's goalless draw with Watford
Exploring the biggest upsets from Saturday, February 26 2022.
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This past weekend was not the best for football punters, as there were multiple upsets that most likely ruined your betting experience.

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Here are some of the biggest ticket busters from Saturday.

Manchester United 0-0 Watford

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a chance goes begging for Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a chance goes begging for Manchester United

Manchester United were valued at 1.38 odds for what should have been a routine win at Old Trafford against relegation candidate Watford.

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But despite 67% possession and 22 shots, United failed to find a breakthrough and Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes were particularly wasteful in a goalless draw.

Ferencvaros 1-1 Gyirmot

Ferencvaros failed to win at 1.20 odds
Ferencvaros failed to win at 1.20 odds

Top of the table in the Hungarian first division, Ferencvaros were valued at 1.20 odds to win at home against Gyirmot who sat second from bottom.

It was a big surprise when Gyirmot opened the scoring in the first half and even though Ferencvaros equalised, they could not do enough to find the winning goal.

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Maritimo 1-1 Sporting Lisbon 

Pedro Goncalves (C) celebrates his two goals for Sporting Lisbon against Dortmund
Sporting Lisbon failed to beat Maritimo as expected

Reigning Portuguese league champions Sporting Lisbon currently sit second on the log this season and were expected to win away at Maritimo.

But Sporting failed to live up to the billing at 1.55 odds, the game ended 1-1 with wasteful finishing the theme of the night.

Al Ahly 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns

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Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane (R) celebrates with star forward Mohamed Sherif (L) after the Egyptian club won the CAF Super Cup last May.
Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane (R) lost to his former club Mamelodi Sundowns

Fresh off a bronze medal at the FIFA Club World Cup, Al Ahly were valued at 1.38 odds to ease past Mamelodi Sundowns at home in the CAF Champions League group stage game.

However, Pitso Mosimane failed to get the better of his former team and was beaten by an 85th-minute goal by Thapelo Morena.

Leuven 0-0 Anderlecht 

Anderlecht coach Vincent Kompany was racially abused  during Sunday's match against Club Brugge
Anderlecht coach Vincent Kompany was sent off as his team endured a frustrating afternoon

Anderlecht needed a win to keep in touch with Club Brugge and Royale USG at the top of the Belgian Pro League but 12th-placed Leuven stood in their way.

It was an obstacle that proved too insurmountable for Vincent Kompany's team as the game ended goalless with the manager getting sent off along with his player Michael Murillo.

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