<4.20> <3.25> <1.72>
FC Steaua vs Bayern Munich. I see odds at 1.72 for Bayern as a very good deal as Steaua aren't a very good side. They do dominate the romanian league, and have even won the Champions League once, but I doubt they will be able to hold off Bayern. Bayern strikers are all in top form, Luca Toni has scored 3 in the past 2 matches, Podolski has been scoring lots and Klose just scored a hat trick for Germany during the international break. I honestly don't think there's any way Bayern will not win this one with the likes of Ribery, Schweinsteiger and Mark van Bommel as the supporting cast. Well, maybe not if FC Steaua unleash their hidden FM LEGEND Bogdan Stancu.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Bayern Munich @ 1.72 = $8.60
i'll agree with roland. bayern are brilliant, and should have too much for steaua. EDIT: cancelling this tip. have a bad feeling about steau causing an upset..heavy boat for bayern and all..
Eddy's prediction: $5 on bayern munich @ 1.72 = $8.60 (CANCELLED)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
PANATHINAIKOS vs INTER (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE)
<4.25> <3.20> <1.72>
Panathinaikos are no pushovers. At home, they are really difficult to break down and beat. However, I think that the special one is too special for Panathinaikos to cope with. Inter have players that can conjure magical moments such as Luis Figo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and as such I think they will win.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Inter @ 1.72 = $8.60
Panathinaikos are no pushovers. At home, they are really difficult to break down and beat. However, I think that the special one is too special for Panathinaikos to cope with. Inter have players that can conjure magical moments such as Luis Figo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and as such I think they will win.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Inter @ 1.72 = $8.60
MARSEILLE vs LIVERPOOL (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE)
<3.50> <3.15> <1.90>
Liverpool win here. As much as I'd love to see them lose, I don't think they will (So if they actually lose, i gain real life satisfaction but lose money, and vice versa, so it's a win win situation for me I guess). Anyway, Marseille aren't a bad side and they have some decent players like Ben Arfa. They also have had a good run of games leading up to this match and they have won all their home matches this season. However, they have been rather leaky at the back and inconsistent in the Champions League. Liverpool will celebrate the return of Stevie G and are one of the most consistent sides in the Champions League. The corresponding fixture was a 4-0 away win for Liverpool. Liverpool are on a "We beat Man Utd" high. Go for Liverpool.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Liverpool @ 1.90 = $9.00
Liverpool win here. As much as I'd love to see them lose, I don't think they will (So if they actually lose, i gain real life satisfaction but lose money, and vice versa, so it's a win win situation for me I guess). Anyway, Marseille aren't a bad side and they have some decent players like Ben Arfa. They also have had a good run of games leading up to this match and they have won all their home matches this season. However, they have been rather leaky at the back and inconsistent in the Champions League. Liverpool will celebrate the return of Stevie G and are one of the most consistent sides in the Champions League. The corresponding fixture was a 4-0 away win for Liverpool. Liverpool are on a "We beat Man Utd" high. Go for Liverpool.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Liverpool @ 1.90 = $9.00
Sunday, September 14, 2008
TOTTENHAM vs ASTON VILLA (EPL)
<1.95> <3.15> <3.35>
Hmm, tough one here. Odds for spurs are so low because of their sensational 1-1 draw with Chelsea, but we have to keep in mind that 1) they scored an amazingly lucky goal, and 2) it was a derby, duh, so it was already preordained by the footballing Gods. Spurs have had trouble scoring goals with the departure of Berbs and Keane. Pavlyuchenko has been brought in, but I doubt he'll be the immediate source of inspiration upfront for Spurs. Villa lost to Stoke and then drew with Liverpool.. you know what's coming next! Villa win! Lets just say that the Spurs have a very lightweight midfield with no capable defensive midfielder to stem Villa's attacks, which is REALLY deadly. Would you want Milner, Agbonlahor and Ashley Young running at you?
Roland's prediction: $5 on Aston Villa @ 3.35 = $16.75
spurs haven't won yet this season, so they'll surely win today? well i'd like to go with that, but villa are a quality team. as such i'll go for the slightly safer option of spurs scoring first. aston villa might be good, but spurs are definitely a class above them in the midfield region. corluka's arrival is also gonna strengthen spurs in their bid to keep a clean sheet here. i expect modric to have a breakthrough performance here.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on spurs to score 1st @ 1.75 = $8.75
Hmm, tough one here. Odds for spurs are so low because of their sensational 1-1 draw with Chelsea, but we have to keep in mind that 1) they scored an amazingly lucky goal, and 2) it was a derby, duh, so it was already preordained by the footballing Gods. Spurs have had trouble scoring goals with the departure of Berbs and Keane. Pavlyuchenko has been brought in, but I doubt he'll be the immediate source of inspiration upfront for Spurs. Villa lost to Stoke and then drew with Liverpool.. you know what's coming next! Villa win! Lets just say that the Spurs have a very lightweight midfield with no capable defensive midfielder to stem Villa's attacks, which is REALLY deadly. Would you want Milner, Agbonlahor and Ashley Young running at you?
Roland's prediction: $5 on Aston Villa @ 3.35 = $16.75
spurs haven't won yet this season, so they'll surely win today? well i'd like to go with that, but villa are a quality team. as such i'll go for the slightly safer option of spurs scoring first. aston villa might be good, but spurs are definitely a class above them in the midfield region. corluka's arrival is also gonna strengthen spurs in their bid to keep a clean sheet here. i expect modric to have a breakthrough performance here.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on spurs to score 1st @ 1.75 = $8.75
Saturday, September 13, 2008
STOKE CITY vs EVERTON (EPL)
<3.10> <3.15> <2.05>
everton lost their last game quite unflatteringly to a resurgent pompey side. they lacked any sort of fluency, and yakubu managed to miss a penalty as well. this time around though, everton are playing the worst team in the league, stoke city. this time around, they boast record signing belgian midfielder fellaini, and i think the feel-good factor surrounding everton after his signing along with that of louis saha, should be enough to lift everton to only their second victory this term.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on everton @ 2.05 = $10.25
everton lost their last game quite unflatteringly to a resurgent pompey side. they lacked any sort of fluency, and yakubu managed to miss a penalty as well. this time around though, everton are playing the worst team in the league, stoke city. this time around, they boast record signing belgian midfielder fellaini, and i think the feel-good factor surrounding everton after his signing along with that of louis saha, should be enough to lift everton to only their second victory this term.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on everton @ 2.05 = $10.25
DERBY vs SHEFFIELD UTD (COCA-COLA CHAMPIONSHIP)
<2.73> <3.15> <2.25>
derby have endured a terrible start to the season, having lost thrice and drawn once. and you all know what i'm going to say next. yes, pick derby to win this game, despite them being the underdogs. they are at home, after all, and having had a look at the squads available, sheffield united's quality is equal, if not worse than derby's. derby's only problem is that they have yet to adapt to the championship football yet, and they don't know how to win, as they are still on that wretched no-win streak stretching back 36 games. but they'll win today.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on derby @ 2.73 = $13.65
derby have endured a terrible start to the season, having lost thrice and drawn once. and you all know what i'm going to say next. yes, pick derby to win this game, despite them being the underdogs. they are at home, after all, and having had a look at the squads available, sheffield united's quality is equal, if not worse than derby's. derby's only problem is that they have yet to adapt to the championship football yet, and they don't know how to win, as they are still on that wretched no-win streak stretching back 36 games. but they'll win today.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on derby @ 2.73 = $13.65
COLOGNE vs BAYERN MUNICH (BUNDESLIGA)
<5.30> <3.50> <1.53>
cologne were lucky to defeat karlsruhe 2-0 two weeks ago, and should slump to defeat at home against bayern. cologne will miss umit ozat, who collapsed two weeks ago but is now recovering well, and pierre wome, which makes their defence a little unstable. couple that with miroslav klose's return to form, and you begin to see why bayern should have no problems here. tim borowski has also done well since joining, and i think he will win the midfield battle with the combative petit.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on bayern munich @ 1.53 = $7.65
cologne were lucky to defeat karlsruhe 2-0 two weeks ago, and should slump to defeat at home against bayern. cologne will miss umit ozat, who collapsed two weeks ago but is now recovering well, and pierre wome, which makes their defence a little unstable. couple that with miroslav klose's return to form, and you begin to see why bayern should have no problems here. tim borowski has also done well since joining, and i think he will win the midfield battle with the combative petit.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on bayern munich @ 1.53 = $7.65
Friday, September 12, 2008
PORTSMOUTH vs MIDDLESBROUGH (EPL)
<1.80> <3.30> <3.70>
The Defoe-Crouch partnership seems to be starting to blossom, and Glen Johnson has been a revelation as a RWB. Middlesbrough have Tuncay out and Aliadiere + Wheater doubtful, which is a huge blow to them. Pompey don't deserve to be 16th and it's time to get some much needed points in the bag.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Portsmouth @ 1.80 = $9.00
The Defoe-Crouch partnership seems to be starting to blossom, and Glen Johnson has been a revelation as a RWB. Middlesbrough have Tuncay out and Aliadiere + Wheater doubtful, which is a huge blow to them. Pompey don't deserve to be 16th and it's time to get some much needed points in the bag.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Portsmouth @ 1.80 = $9.00
FULHAM vs BOLTON (EPL)
<2.00> <3.20> <3.15>
Andy Johnson is back. He will score against a toothless Bolton who have Elmander, Matt Taylor and Gary Cahill out. After their brilliant win over le Arse, Fulham will be high on confidence and their creativity in midfield with the likes of Bullard, Gera and Davies should be able to create goals.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Fulham @ 2.00 = $10.00
Andy Johnson is back. He will score against a toothless Bolton who have Elmander, Matt Taylor and Gary Cahill out. After their brilliant win over le Arse, Fulham will be high on confidence and their creativity in midfield with the likes of Bullard, Gera and Davies should be able to create goals.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Fulham @ 2.00 = $10.00
BLACKBURN vs ARSENAL (EPL)
<4.60> <3.50> <1.60>
arsenal will win this one, because they are the best team in the world. words of an arsenal fan. seriously though, i think arsenal will win, based on the fact that blackburn are shite this season. also, arsenal lost their last away match, and will want to get back to winning ways.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on arsenal @ 1.60 = $8.00
Blackburn are shite and will not have Grella, Dunn and Ooijer. Mokoena and Reid in the centre of midfield spells trouble for Blackburn. Arsenal don't have Nasri, who has been a bright spark, but their side should not have too much difficulty seeing a lousy Blackburn side off with their ability to keep possession and dominate games. Coming from a United fan.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Arsenal @ 1.60 = $8.00
arsenal will win this one, because they are the best team in the world. words of an arsenal fan. seriously though, i think arsenal will win, based on the fact that blackburn are shite this season. also, arsenal lost their last away match, and will want to get back to winning ways.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on arsenal @ 1.60 = $8.00
Blackburn are shite and will not have Grella, Dunn and Ooijer. Mokoena and Reid in the centre of midfield spells trouble for Blackburn. Arsenal don't have Nasri, who has been a bright spark, but their side should not have too much difficulty seeing a lousy Blackburn side off with their ability to keep possession and dominate games. Coming from a United fan.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Arsenal @ 1.60 = $8.00
LIVERPOOL vs MANCHESTER UTD (EPL)
<2.90> <2.95> <2.25>
well it's the big one. liverpool face off against arch-rivals man utd, and early odds movement sees punters favouring the red devils, despite them playing away from home. ronaldo is out, and liverpool look to be playing gerrard and torres despite them only just recovering from injuries. i'm looking forward to a cracker. united have had the indian sign over the liverpudlians for quite a long while now, but all bad runs have to end somewhere, and i think liverpool will do it tomorrow. robbie keane will get his first goal as well, i just have this feeling. liverpool level ball would be a brilliant bet, as i can't see them losing, but with spools, i think you should go for liverpool home win.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on liverpool @ 2.90 = $14.50
Well, my earlier thought was that it was going to be a goalless draw - Fletcher was top scorer for United and Liverpool had Torres + Gerrard out. A change in circumstances now with Berbatov joining United, Rooney ending his goal drought and Torres + Gerrard being declared fit. I went for level ball Man Utd because I'm a fan, duh. Go for it if you can, because Rooney is a player who won't stop scoring until he breaks his metatarsal. Remember that Benitez hasn't scored against United in the league, and his only goal against United was a John O'Shea own goal. Go figure. Another bet to consider would be total goals under 2.5, as these games are generally tight. United players will be returning from their international escapades, while Gerrard and Torres won't be 100% fully fit, so expect it to be a match where both teams cancel each other out.
Roland's prediction: $5 on draw @ 2.95 = $14.75
well it's the big one. liverpool face off against arch-rivals man utd, and early odds movement sees punters favouring the red devils, despite them playing away from home. ronaldo is out, and liverpool look to be playing gerrard and torres despite them only just recovering from injuries. i'm looking forward to a cracker. united have had the indian sign over the liverpudlians for quite a long while now, but all bad runs have to end somewhere, and i think liverpool will do it tomorrow. robbie keane will get his first goal as well, i just have this feeling. liverpool level ball would be a brilliant bet, as i can't see them losing, but with spools, i think you should go for liverpool home win.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on liverpool @ 2.90 = $14.50
Well, my earlier thought was that it was going to be a goalless draw - Fletcher was top scorer for United and Liverpool had Torres + Gerrard out. A change in circumstances now with Berbatov joining United, Rooney ending his goal drought and Torres + Gerrard being declared fit. I went for level ball Man Utd because I'm a fan, duh. Go for it if you can, because Rooney is a player who won't stop scoring until he breaks his metatarsal. Remember that Benitez hasn't scored against United in the league, and his only goal against United was a John O'Shea own goal. Go figure. Another bet to consider would be total goals under 2.5, as these games are generally tight. United players will be returning from their international escapades, while Gerrard and Torres won't be 100% fully fit, so expect it to be a match where both teams cancel each other out.
Roland's prediction: $5 on draw @ 2.95 = $14.75
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
FINLAND vs GERMANY (WC QUALIFYING)
<6.80> <3.75> <1.40>
Podolski seems to have carried on his form from the Euros, scoring twice over the weekend against Liechtenstein. While Finland aren't exactly as bad as Liechtenstein, they are still a pretty shite team, especially with Jari Litmanen out injured. At the back they have Hyypia and Jaaskelainen, who are established players, but I feel that Hyypia's lack of pace will be severely exploited in this game by the well-oiled German machine. Klose has had a very barren run of late, after his World Cup golden boot exploits, and I think this might be the match that ends that rotten streak.
Roland's prediction: $10 on Germany @ 1.40 = $14.00
$5 on Germany -1.5 @ 2.40 = $12.00
Podolski seems to have carried on his form from the Euros, scoring twice over the weekend against Liechtenstein. While Finland aren't exactly as bad as Liechtenstein, they are still a pretty shite team, especially with Jari Litmanen out injured. At the back they have Hyypia and Jaaskelainen, who are established players, but I feel that Hyypia's lack of pace will be severely exploited in this game by the well-oiled German machine. Klose has had a very barren run of late, after his World Cup golden boot exploits, and I think this might be the match that ends that rotten streak.
Roland's prediction: $10 on Germany @ 1.40 = $14.00
$5 on Germany -1.5 @ 2.40 = $12.00
CROATIA vs ENGLAND (WC QUALIFYING)
<2.25> <2.95> <2.90>
frankly, i don't quite know why i have faith in england. they play like shit half the time. however, i feel they will want revenge after missing out on the euros, and what better way than to inflict a defeat on croatia in zagreb? i think rooney will score in this one to break his long international drought, and croatia, might find themselves missing kranjcar A LOT, as they seek to break england down. england might not win, but the odds make it worth a shot. special post today, as i'll throw in a fancy bet, which you can hopefully find a bookmaker to take on.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on england @ 2.90 = $14.50
$5 on crowd violence leading to supporters injured/dead after the game @ ??? = $???
Agree with Eddy. England play like shit, but will step up for this game suddenly to take revenge. Otherwise, the tabloids would be all over their asses and then Capello will have to sleep with all his players in their beds to comfort them. Croatia will look to attack and looked sharp over the weekend in their 3-0 victory over Kazakhstan. England will be without Steven Gerrard, but Ferdinand is back and will provide stability at the back. Also, the croats will not pile 10 men behind the ball like Andorra so England should have a better time in attack. I have money on England 0, but since spools only offers 1.5 I'll go for an England win @ 2.90.
Roland's prediction: $5 on England @ 2.90 = $14.50
frankly, i don't quite know why i have faith in england. they play like shit half the time. however, i feel they will want revenge after missing out on the euros, and what better way than to inflict a defeat on croatia in zagreb? i think rooney will score in this one to break his long international drought, and croatia, might find themselves missing kranjcar A LOT, as they seek to break england down. england might not win, but the odds make it worth a shot. special post today, as i'll throw in a fancy bet, which you can hopefully find a bookmaker to take on.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on england @ 2.90 = $14.50
$5 on crowd violence leading to supporters injured/dead after the game @ ??? = $???
Agree with Eddy. England play like shit, but will step up for this game suddenly to take revenge. Otherwise, the tabloids would be all over their asses and then Capello will have to sleep with all his players in their beds to comfort them. Croatia will look to attack and looked sharp over the weekend in their 3-0 victory over Kazakhstan. England will be without Steven Gerrard, but Ferdinand is back and will provide stability at the back. Also, the croats will not pile 10 men behind the ball like Andorra so England should have a better time in attack. I have money on England 0, but since spools only offers 1.5 I'll go for an England win @ 2.90.
Roland's prediction: $5 on England @ 2.90 = $14.50
UZBEKISTAN vs AUSTRALIA (WC QUALIFYING)
<3.05> <3.15> <2.07>
uzbekistan, i feel, have finally reached a stage where they really do not have much of a chance at all. australia will definitely qualify for the world cup, and it's matches like this they have to win to have a shot at it, as the uzbeks are one of the underdogs in the group. they should have too much quality for the uzbeks in this match of the fake asians. SERIOUSLY, which uzbek or aussie actually fits your typical asian profile?
Eddy's prediction: $5 on australia @ 2.07 = $10.35
The Poztralians beat Holland 2-1. They've shown that they can defend, so I don't think the Uzbeks can score against the Poztralians. Harry Kewell was taken off at half time so he should be fully rested for this match. Poztralians to win.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Australia @ 2.07 = $10.35
uzbekistan, i feel, have finally reached a stage where they really do not have much of a chance at all. australia will definitely qualify for the world cup, and it's matches like this they have to win to have a shot at it, as the uzbeks are one of the underdogs in the group. they should have too much quality for the uzbeks in this match of the fake asians. SERIOUSLY, which uzbek or aussie actually fits your typical asian profile?
Eddy's prediction: $5 on australia @ 2.07 = $10.35
The Poztralians beat Holland 2-1. They've shown that they can defend, so I don't think the Uzbeks can score against the Poztralians. Harry Kewell was taken off at half time so he should be fully rested for this match. Poztralians to win.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Australia @ 2.07 = $10.35
WOODLANDS vs GOMBAK (S-LEAGUE)
<2.15> <3.10> <2.93>
woodlands have taken 2 points of a possible 21 in recent games. to say that their form is poor would be an understatement. woodlands, though, aren't a bad side, but they've just come up against quality opposition, in the form of saffc, home, super reds, albirex niigata, and of course, the shitkickers of the league, young lions (not quality, just lucky and cunt-ish). against a gombak side missing BOTH gabriel obatola and kingsley njoku, woodlands shouldn't concede, and i think they should win this game.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands @ 2.15 = $10.75
woodlands have taken 2 points of a possible 21 in recent games. to say that their form is poor would be an understatement. woodlands, though, aren't a bad side, but they've just come up against quality opposition, in the form of saffc, home, super reds, albirex niigata, and of course, the shitkickers of the league, young lions (not quality, just lucky and cunt-ish). against a gombak side missing BOTH gabriel obatola and kingsley njoku, woodlands shouldn't concede, and i think they should win this game.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands @ 2.15 = $10.75
ALBIREX NIIGATA vs HOME UTD (S-LEAGUE)
<6.80> <3.75> <1.40>
albirex come into this in sparkling form, unbeaten in 7, while home united boast 6 wins in the last seven, a 1-0 loss to tampines rovers the only blip. with a new-found defensive solidity based on the impressive "taka" takatoshi uchida, and experience provided by seasoned campaigners tetsuya okayama and yoshitaka komori further upfield, it's no wonder home united are taking albirex seriously. however, all good runs have to come to an end, and i can't see albirex winning here again. however, i also don't see home united spanking them, especially with playmaker shi jiayi out.
p.s. please go watch albirex live at the jurong east stadium. they are amazing, and the atmosphere rocks.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on albirex +1.5 @ 1.53 = $7.65
albirex come into this in sparkling form, unbeaten in 7, while home united boast 6 wins in the last seven, a 1-0 loss to tampines rovers the only blip. with a new-found defensive solidity based on the impressive "taka" takatoshi uchida, and experience provided by seasoned campaigners tetsuya okayama and yoshitaka komori further upfield, it's no wonder home united are taking albirex seriously. however, all good runs have to come to an end, and i can't see albirex winning here again. however, i also don't see home united spanking them, especially with playmaker shi jiayi out.
p.s. please go watch albirex live at the jurong east stadium. they are amazing, and the atmosphere rocks.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on albirex +1.5 @ 1.53 = $7.65
Monday, September 8, 2008
YOUNG LIONS vs SUPER REDS (S-LEAGUE)
<6.90> <3.85> <1.38>
young lions have won two in a row in the league. right, get yourself off the floor now. it's true. somehow, they've done it. the bunch of shitkickers from jalan besar have somehow managed to SCORE 5 goals in their last 2, and are unbeaten in 5 in the league?! what's the world coming to? next thing you know, man city sign robinho! oh wait. damn. anyway, i wanna break my young lions jinx tonight. so go for super reds!
Eddy's prediction: $5 on super reds @ 1.38 = $6.90
$5 on super reds -1.5 @ 2.45 = $12.25
young lions have won two in a row in the league. right, get yourself off the floor now. it's true. somehow, they've done it. the bunch of shitkickers from jalan besar have somehow managed to SCORE 5 goals in their last 2, and are unbeaten in 5 in the league?! what's the world coming to? next thing you know, man city sign robinho! oh wait. damn. anyway, i wanna break my young lions jinx tonight. so go for super reds!
Eddy's prediction: $5 on super reds @ 1.38 = $6.90
$5 on super reds -1.5 @ 2.45 = $12.25
Saturday, September 6, 2008
HOLLAND vs AUSTRALIA (INTL FRIENDLY)
<1.40> <3.50> <6.70>
Holland are expected to field the same lineup that drew against Russia. Robin van Persie has been in good form, bagging 2 goals for Arsenal last match and also scoring against Russia last month. While van Nistelrooy and Van der Sar have retired from International football, their replacements in Stekelenberg and Huntelaar are of quality as well, and I see the Australians crumbling to the Dutch attack. Australia have injury concerns with Matthew Spiranovic out and Mark Milligan + Grella doubtful, but they do welcome back Harry Kewell, who probably is the only creative spark in the entire Australian team. Do not risk it all on Holland though, as this is just a friendly and is very unpredictable, and the Australians have shown a dogged determination throughout the Olympics in their defence and keeping goals leaked to a minimum. Also, both teams have important matches coming up in 4 days time, the Dutch against Macedonia and the Australians against the Uzbeks, so we might see a shitty, scrappy game, but the Dutch should have the quality to triumph in the end.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Holland @ 1.40 = $7.00
Holland are expected to field the same lineup that drew against Russia. Robin van Persie has been in good form, bagging 2 goals for Arsenal last match and also scoring against Russia last month. While van Nistelrooy and Van der Sar have retired from International football, their replacements in Stekelenberg and Huntelaar are of quality as well, and I see the Australians crumbling to the Dutch attack. Australia have injury concerns with Matthew Spiranovic out and Mark Milligan + Grella doubtful, but they do welcome back Harry Kewell, who probably is the only creative spark in the entire Australian team. Do not risk it all on Holland though, as this is just a friendly and is very unpredictable, and the Australians have shown a dogged determination throughout the Olympics in their defence and keeping goals leaked to a minimum. Also, both teams have important matches coming up in 4 days time, the Dutch against Macedonia and the Australians against the Uzbeks, so we might see a shitty, scrappy game, but the Dutch should have the quality to triumph in the end.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Holland @ 1.40 = $7.00
BAHRAIN vs JAPAN (WC QUALIFYING)
<2.85> <3.10> <2.20>
japan look to avenge a defeat earlier this year to bahrain, where they went up to the national stadium and were outplayed in a 1-0 defeat. however, things are different now, shunsuke nakamura (my favourite player), junichi inamoto, and daisuke matsui make their returns, and i think this extra quality could swing the tie in japan's favour. also, i think japan will be desperate to start the campaign on a winning note, as bahrain are one of the weaker sides in the group.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on japan @ 2.20 = $11.00
japan look to avenge a defeat earlier this year to bahrain, where they went up to the national stadium and were outplayed in a 1-0 defeat. however, things are different now, shunsuke nakamura (my favourite player), junichi inamoto, and daisuke matsui make their returns, and i think this extra quality could swing the tie in japan's favour. also, i think japan will be desperate to start the campaign on a winning note, as bahrain are one of the weaker sides in the group.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on japan @ 2.20 = $11.00
AUSTRIA vs FRANCE (WC QUALIFYING)
<5.50> <3.40> <1.53>
france look to banish the memories of an appalling euro 2008, where an ageing team comprising only two players under the age of 62 stumbled out of the tournament in the group stages, having not won a single match. in good news for them, abidal is suspended, meaning the much-better patrice evra gets to play. nasri will also take over malouda, and i think evra and nasri should link up perfectly on the left flank. ribery is the only miss, and i think france will be too strong for austria. however, this being france after all, don't go all in, as austria are not THAT lousy as well, boasting the likes of ivanschitz, scharner and stranzl.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on france @ 1.53 = $7.65
Agree with France. Thuram and Makelele have FINALLY retired, which removes two dinosaurs who have loads of experience but no pace from the squad. Looks like Diarra and Toulalan might be the holding midfielders, which is great because Diarra has looked in great form recently, and makes me wonder why he was ever sold. Nasri and Govou should line up as wing forwards and that will give them lots of pace, while Benzema and Henry will be upfront. I think France will struggle to score because Benzema hasn't really performed on the international stage, and Henry has lost his former glorious freely scoring self. France to win, but by a slight margin.
Roland's prediction: $5 on France @ 1.53 = $7.65
france look to banish the memories of an appalling euro 2008, where an ageing team comprising only two players under the age of 62 stumbled out of the tournament in the group stages, having not won a single match. in good news for them, abidal is suspended, meaning the much-better patrice evra gets to play. nasri will also take over malouda, and i think evra and nasri should link up perfectly on the left flank. ribery is the only miss, and i think france will be too strong for austria. however, this being france after all, don't go all in, as austria are not THAT lousy as well, boasting the likes of ivanschitz, scharner and stranzl.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on france @ 1.53 = $7.65
Agree with France. Thuram and Makelele have FINALLY retired, which removes two dinosaurs who have loads of experience but no pace from the squad. Looks like Diarra and Toulalan might be the holding midfielders, which is great because Diarra has looked in great form recently, and makes me wonder why he was ever sold. Nasri and Govou should line up as wing forwards and that will give them lots of pace, while Benzema and Henry will be upfront. I think France will struggle to score because Benzema hasn't really performed on the international stage, and Henry has lost his former glorious freely scoring self. France to win, but by a slight margin.
Roland's prediction: $5 on France @ 1.53 = $7.65
Thursday, September 4, 2008
HOME UNITED vs GOMBAK UNITED (S-LEAGUE)
<1.50> <3.40> <5.95>
home united have not beaten gombak united in 4 previous attempts. enough said. home united to win.
Eddy's prediction: $10 on home united @ $1.50 = $15.00
home united have not beaten gombak united in 4 previous attempts. enough said. home united to win.
Eddy's prediction: $10 on home united @ $1.50 = $15.00
BALESTIER KHALSA vs YOUNG LIONS (S-LEAGUE)
<2.73> <2.93> <2.37>
no prizes for guessing who i'm going with here. balestier khalsa and young lions both suck, but young lions suck more, imo. plus i hate them and they are shitkickers. young lions also have a severe problem in attack, where they celebrate every goal they score by slaughtering 68 lambs and offering it to every god known to mankind. when interviewed, the lambs were not worried about a goalfest, most of them describing the young lions attack as "baaaaaaaaad". as such, i think the odds on a balestier win is definitely worth a shot, and i'm going with a fiver, and an outside bet of five on -1.5, where the odds are 6.00!!!!
Eddy's prediction: $10 on balestier @ 2.73 = $27.30 (EDITED, cos odds rose)
no prizes for guessing who i'm going with here. balestier khalsa and young lions both suck, but young lions suck more, imo. plus i hate them and they are shitkickers. young lions also have a severe problem in attack, where they celebrate every goal they score by slaughtering 68 lambs and offering it to every god known to mankind. when interviewed, the lambs were not worried about a goalfest, most of them describing the young lions attack as "baaaaaaaaad". as such, i think the odds on a balestier win is definitely worth a shot, and i'm going with a fiver, and an outside bet of five on -1.5, where the odds are 6.00!!!!
Eddy's prediction: $10 on balestier @ 2.73 = $27.30 (EDITED, cos odds rose)
Monday, September 1, 2008
HOME UNITED vs DALIAN SHIDE (S-LEAGUE)
<1.10> <6.70> <14.00>
home united are very short favourites here and i can see why. they are good. dalian suck. however, +2.5 looks good, cos home united won by 3 in their last game, and shouldn't be able to do it again? haha, my reasoning. in a hurry, thus the short post. sorry...
Eddy's prediction: $5 on dalian +2.5 @ 1.70 = $8.50
home united are very short favourites here and i can see why. they are good. dalian suck. however, +2.5 looks good, cos home united won by 3 in their last game, and shouldn't be able to do it again? haha, my reasoning. in a hurry, thus the short post. sorry...
Eddy's prediction: $5 on dalian +2.5 @ 1.70 = $8.50
Sunday, August 31, 2008
CHELSEA vs TOTTENHAM (EPL)
<1.27> <4.40> <8.80>
chelsea have won their first two without conceding, while spurs have lost their first two and looked very unimpressive. should be a walk in the park for chelsea then? considering that the game is being played at stamford bridge, where chelsea haven't lost since the likes of jesus patrolled the earth, tottenham don't seem to have a chance. however, i think that all runs have to end someday, and i think tottenham can end their own torrid run by breaking chelsea's wonderful run. they ARE that unpredictable. ballack is unavailable, thus reducing the bastard factor for chelsea, meaning they'll be SLIGHTLY easier to beat. luka modric has been tipped for big things, but he has yet to shine. i still insist that he is a player for the big games, as he showed in croatia's fantastic victory over germany in the euros. i think 8.80 is the best you'll get for a tottenham win, and it's worth a shot for sure.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on tottenham + 1.5 @ 1.67 = $8.35
$5 on tottenham @ 8.80 = $44.00
chelsea have won their first two without conceding, while spurs have lost their first two and looked very unimpressive. should be a walk in the park for chelsea then? considering that the game is being played at stamford bridge, where chelsea haven't lost since the likes of jesus patrolled the earth, tottenham don't seem to have a chance. however, i think that all runs have to end someday, and i think tottenham can end their own torrid run by breaking chelsea's wonderful run. they ARE that unpredictable. ballack is unavailable, thus reducing the bastard factor for chelsea, meaning they'll be SLIGHTLY easier to beat. luka modric has been tipped for big things, but he has yet to shine. i still insist that he is a player for the big games, as he showed in croatia's fantastic victory over germany in the euros. i think 8.80 is the best you'll get for a tottenham win, and it's worth a shot for sure.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on tottenham + 1.5 @ 1.67 = $8.35
$5 on tottenham @ 8.80 = $44.00
Saturday, August 30, 2008
BORUSSIA MOCHENGLADBACH vs WERDER BREMEN
<4.15> <3.35> <1.70>
werder bremen and mochengladbach have something in common this season - both sides yet to register their first wins. i fancy werder to win this one though. their lack of fluency in the first game is understandable, while a 2-2 draw with a schalke side strengthened over the summer is a good result. in further good news, influential playmaker diego is back for them, and his presence alone should guarantee victory for werder.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on werder bremen @ 1.70 = $8.50
werder bremen and mochengladbach have something in common this season - both sides yet to register their first wins. i fancy werder to win this one though. their lack of fluency in the first game is understandable, while a 2-2 draw with a schalke side strengthened over the summer is a good result. in further good news, influential playmaker diego is back for them, and his presence alone should guarantee victory for werder.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on werder bremen @ 1.70 = $8.50
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