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Saturday, December 20, 2008

CATANIA vs ROMA (SERIE A)

Roma are definitely the form team heading into this match. Unbeaten for 10 matches running, a win here would launch them up the table and help them salvage something from their terrible start to the season. Catania have never beaten Roma before in their past 6 meetings and I think that the resurgent Roma will be too strong for Catania.

Roland's prediction: $5 on Roma -0.5 @ 1.850 = $9.25

WEST BROM vs MAN CITY (EPL)

Honestly, West Brom have been disappointing all season. They are short on confidence and they haven't been able to perform. Man City have also been disappointing after going 3 matches without a win, leaving them in 17th. Both teams really need the points here, but I fancy Man City's extra quality in their squad to tell here and they will get a win. Robinho is "doubtful" but in the end he'll probably play anyway.

Roland's prediction: $5 on Man City -0/0.5 @ 1.960 = $9.80

WEST HAM vs ASTON VILLA (EPL)

Well, Villa just lost 3-1 to Hamburg, but that was a squad without Agbonlahor, Young, Barry, Milner and Laursen. They will be well rested and I think they will beat a mediocre West Ham side easily, especially since they finally broke into 4th and will look to maintain their position there.

Roland's prediction: $5 on Villa -0/0.5 @ 2.050 = $10.25

BLACKBURN vs STOKE (EPL)

Well, Blackburn are shit and have gone on a 6 game losing streak. Stoke are similarly shitty but have gotten 2 good draws against Fulham and Newcastle. I don't think Stoke's luck will continue as Blackburn will be rejuvenated under their new manager, big Sam, and Blackburn will get a much needed win here.

Roland's prediction: $5 on Blackburn -0.5 @ 1.825 = $9.12