<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
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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
WEST HAM vs BLACKBURN (EPL)
<2.25> <3.20> <2.70>
blackburn look kinda shitty this season. i predicted that they will hover around the relegation zone, and if so, these are the sort of matches they will lose. west ham, i feel, can ride on dean ashton this season, and with quality service from the wings in the likes of etherington/mccartney and faubert/behrami, west ham are gonna win.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on west ham @ 2.25 = $11.25
Blackburn haven't been by any means bad. They may have lost Bentley, but still have a decent team. They do miss Bentley's creativity and will look to Gamst Pedersen to provide some spark to their attack. West Ham will be without Mark Noble, and their usual host of mass injuries. They slumped to a 3-0 defeat away to Man City and barely scraped past Macclesfield Town in the Carling Cup (don't let the 4-1 trick you, it was just 3 goals in extra time). Both teams are in a bad patch and I don't think there will be a clear winner tonight. If you can, take Blackburn at a handicap of +0.5 or 0.25.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Draw @ 3.20 = $16
blackburn look kinda shitty this season. i predicted that they will hover around the relegation zone, and if so, these are the sort of matches they will lose. west ham, i feel, can ride on dean ashton this season, and with quality service from the wings in the likes of etherington/mccartney and faubert/behrami, west ham are gonna win.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on west ham @ 2.25 = $11.25
Blackburn haven't been by any means bad. They may have lost Bentley, but still have a decent team. They do miss Bentley's creativity and will look to Gamst Pedersen to provide some spark to their attack. West Ham will be without Mark Noble, and their usual host of mass injuries. They slumped to a 3-0 defeat away to Man City and barely scraped past Macclesfield Town in the Carling Cup (don't let the 4-1 trick you, it was just 3 goals in extra time). Both teams are in a bad patch and I don't think there will be a clear winner tonight. If you can, take Blackburn at a handicap of +0.5 or 0.25.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Draw @ 3.20 = $16
Friday, August 29, 2008
HULL CITY vs WIGAN (EPL)
<2.42> <3.20> <2.48>
Don't be fooled by Hull being in 4th place. They beat Fulham at home with the promoted-club-first-game-frenzy, then drew at Ewood Park against a Bentley-less Blackburn. Their "good form" will end soon, and I think Wigan at 2.48 to win is good value, as they were brilliant against Chelsea and deserved a draw at Stamford Bridge. Kirkland should be back so I'm backing Wigan.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Wigan @ 2.48 = $12.40
Got to agree with roland. wigan haven't played badly at all in the first two matches. west ham looked like they were gonna collpase despite taking a 2-goal lead. and amr zaki is looking quite classy. with heskey they can form a decent partnership, and i think hull's honeymoon period will have to be over for the time being. wigan desperately need these points, and i think they will get it.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on wigan @ 2.48 = $12.40
Don't be fooled by Hull being in 4th place. They beat Fulham at home with the promoted-club-first-game-frenzy, then drew at Ewood Park against a Bentley-less Blackburn. Their "good form" will end soon, and I think Wigan at 2.48 to win is good value, as they were brilliant against Chelsea and deserved a draw at Stamford Bridge. Kirkland should be back so I'm backing Wigan.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Wigan @ 2.48 = $12.40
Got to agree with roland. wigan haven't played badly at all in the first two matches. west ham looked like they were gonna collpase despite taking a 2-goal lead. and amr zaki is looking quite classy. with heskey they can form a decent partnership, and i think hull's honeymoon period will have to be over for the time being. wigan desperately need these points, and i think they will get it.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on wigan @ 2.48 = $12.40
EVERTON vs PORTSMOUTH (EPL)
<1.95> <3.20> <3.30>
Everton haven't hit top gear but turned in a decent performance against West Brom last week. Portsmouth aren't by any means shitty, but Kranjcar's absense for 3 months will be sorely missed by them. Defoe has a virus apparently and Pompey look really short on numbers, as I did predict in my pre-season review :D Campbell and Distin look like age has finally caught up on them and I'd expect Yakubu trouble them, but don't expect it to be high scoring so go for under if you can.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Everton @ 1.95 = $9.90
Everton haven't hit top gear but turned in a decent performance against West Brom last week. Portsmouth aren't by any means shitty, but Kranjcar's absense for 3 months will be sorely missed by them. Defoe has a virus apparently and Pompey look really short on numbers, as I did predict in my pre-season review :D Campbell and Distin look like age has finally caught up on them and I'd expect Yakubu trouble them, but don't expect it to be high scoring so go for under if you can.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Everton @ 1.95 = $9.90
Thursday, August 28, 2008
FC MIDTJYLLAND vs MANCHESTER CITY
<3.90> <3.52> <1.70>
manchester city fell to a surprising home defeat last time out when the danish side visited them, but they did create chances, which were not taken. this time around, jo is back for manchester city, and what better way to kick off his career at city than to score the goals here? it is an away match, but i think city should have enough to at least force extra time, and so i'm going for a city win here.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on manchester city @ 1.70 = $8.50
manchester city fell to a surprising home defeat last time out when the danish side visited them, but they did create chances, which were not taken. this time around, jo is back for manchester city, and what better way to kick off his career at city than to score the goals here? it is an away match, but i think city should have enough to at least force extra time, and so i'm going for a city win here.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on manchester city @ 1.70 = $8.50
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
COVENTRY vs NEWCASTLE (LEAGUE CUP)
<3.65> <3.35> <1.80>
newcastle are going through an injury crisis of sorts, with martins, ameobi, viduka all out. owen and alan smith are both not near full fitness, and as such, attacking options are very limited. however, i still think newcastle can record a win, as freddy eastwood is injured for coventry, and he is a huge miss, considering his goalscoring prowess. kevin keegan has also mentioned the league cup as a possible route for newcastle into the uefa cup, and i think he will want to do well in this competition. win for the magpies.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on newcastle @ 1.80 = $9.00
newcastle are going through an injury crisis of sorts, with martins, ameobi, viduka all out. owen and alan smith are both not near full fitness, and as such, attacking options are very limited. however, i still think newcastle can record a win, as freddy eastwood is injured for coventry, and he is a huge miss, considering his goalscoring prowess. kevin keegan has also mentioned the league cup as a possible route for newcastle into the uefa cup, and i think he will want to do well in this competition. win for the magpies.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on newcastle @ 1.80 = $9.00
Sunday, August 24, 2008
YOUNG LIONS vs WOODLANDS (SINGAPORE CUP)
<3.37> <2.87> <2.07>
young lions is a shitkicker team that do not deserve to win ANY football matches. how they won 2-1 over woodlands last time out is beyond me. woodlands' last win came in june. do you think that's right? hell no. young lions actually won a game or two. shocking. guys if you're reading this, check to see if there are pigs flying outside or see if your mum suddenly turned into jessica alba. SURELY, young lions have to lose this one? i'm gonna tip against them once again, and i think they will lose. besides, although the young lions have home advantage in this one, the fact that the jalan besar pitch is actually level and smooth might mean that their rough-and-tumble style of football will not be as effective.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands @ 2.07 = $10.35
young lions is a shitkicker team that do not deserve to win ANY football matches. how they won 2-1 over woodlands last time out is beyond me. woodlands' last win came in june. do you think that's right? hell no. young lions actually won a game or two. shocking. guys if you're reading this, check to see if there are pigs flying outside or see if your mum suddenly turned into jessica alba. SURELY, young lions have to lose this one? i'm gonna tip against them once again, and i think they will lose. besides, although the young lions have home advantage in this one, the fact that the jalan besar pitch is actually level and smooth might mean that their rough-and-tumble style of football will not be as effective.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands @ 2.07 = $10.35
Saturday, August 23, 2008
FULHAM vs ARSENAL (EPL)
<6.40> <3.65> <1.43>
arsenal come into this match after a not-too-convincing display against the baggies. samir nasri though, looks like absolute quality, and i think the match rests on his performance tonight. cesc fabregas is still out, which is bad news, but i still think arsenal have enough in their tank to see off fulham, who are still missing andrew johnson, meaning they'll rely on the likes of erik nevland and seol ki-hyeon, which is kinda sad. an arsenal win, and i think the -1.5 is not very worth it.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on arsenal @ 1.43 = $7.15
arsenal come into this match after a not-too-convincing display against the baggies. samir nasri though, looks like absolute quality, and i think the match rests on his performance tonight. cesc fabregas is still out, which is bad news, but i still think arsenal have enough in their tank to see off fulham, who are still missing andrew johnson, meaning they'll rely on the likes of erik nevland and seol ki-hyeon, which is kinda sad. an arsenal win, and i think the -1.5 is not very worth it.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on arsenal @ 1.43 = $7.15
MANCHESTER CITY vs WEST HAM (EPL)
<2.18> <3.10> <2.87>
Which team is more depleted? City have Dunne out through suspension and a host of strikers missing (Benjani, Vassell, Bojinov and Jo @ Olympics). West Ham have even more people who are out - Anton Ferdinand, George McCartney, Jonathan Spector, James Collins, Kieron Dyer, AH SO MANY INJURIES KNN. Dean Ashton injured himself while taking a free kick last week and won't be at full fitness. City are very strong at home and I'm backing them to win tonight.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Manchester City @ 2.18 = $10.90
Which team is more depleted? City have Dunne out through suspension and a host of strikers missing (Benjani, Vassell, Bojinov and Jo @ Olympics). West Ham have even more people who are out - Anton Ferdinand, George McCartney, Jonathan Spector, James Collins, Kieron Dyer, AH SO MANY INJURIES KNN. Dean Ashton injured himself while taking a free kick last week and won't be at full fitness. City are very strong at home and I'm backing them to win tonight.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Manchester City @ 2.18 = $10.90
STOKE CITY vs ASTON VILLA (EPL)
<4.85> <3.45> <1.58>
If I had to support another team, it would be Aston Villa. They play great exciting football with Ashley Young and Agbonlahor's electrifying pace down the flanks with Carew as a focal point in attack. Their movement and lethal set pieces will definitely tear apart Stoke's defense, which was totally raped by Bolton last week.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Aston Villa @ 1.58 = $7.90
If I had to support another team, it would be Aston Villa. They play great exciting football with Ashley Young and Agbonlahor's electrifying pace down the flanks with Carew as a focal point in attack. Their movement and lethal set pieces will definitely tear apart Stoke's defense, which was totally raped by Bolton last week.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Aston Villa @ 1.58 = $7.90
WEST BROMWICH vs EVERTON (EPL)
<3.00> <3.15> <2.10>
West Brom showed that they like to pass the ball around, something that you hardly see relegation tipped teams do, which is why I'm supporting them and backing their cause to stay up. West Brom play against an injury ravaged Everton side which has Cahill, Neville, Hibbert, Van der Meyde, Pienaar out and Anichebe still in the olympics and they should have a great chance of clinching a crucial home victory. Kim Do Heon was really impressive and Luke Moore is back in contention, which is good news for West Brom.
Roland's prediction: $5 on West Brom @ 3.00 = $15.00
West Brom showed that they like to pass the ball around, something that you hardly see relegation tipped teams do, which is why I'm supporting them and backing their cause to stay up. West Brom play against an injury ravaged Everton side which has Cahill, Neville, Hibbert, Van der Meyde, Pienaar out and Anichebe still in the olympics and they should have a great chance of clinching a crucial home victory. Kim Do Heon was really impressive and Luke Moore is back in contention, which is good news for West Brom.
Roland's prediction: $5 on West Brom @ 3.00 = $15.00
NEWCASTLE vs BOLTON (EPL)
<1.70> <3.30> <4.20>
After working their socks off and holding United to a draw last week, everyone's going to be betting on Newcastle winning, which is why I'm going to tip a draw. Bolton are by no means a shitty side, with new signings Elmander and Muamba impressing last week. Newcastle look a totally different side with their new fitness program, but I believe they were able to eke out a draw with United because United like to pass it around and their extra fitness helped in tracking back and getting numbers back, but the physical Bolton style of football should cause them some problems at the back. Owen could be back but he's not close to match fitness and will be manhandled by Bolton.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Draw @ 3.30 = $16.50
newcastle are a good side, but so are bolton. however, with the game being at st james, i think that newcastle hold the advantage, especially as they hold the creative edge in midfield. kevin nolan and fabrice muamba are solid, but they surely cannot compare with the guile of duff and gutierrez, both of whom i tip to shine this season. james milner's direct running will also cause all sorts of problems, while obafemi martins will be his usual explosive self. newcastle to win. (edit: changed this post to newcastle to score first, cos i felt it was a safer bet. but newcastle won anw, so..no problems)
Eddy's prediction: $5 on newcastle to score first @ 1.65 = $8.25
After working their socks off and holding United to a draw last week, everyone's going to be betting on Newcastle winning, which is why I'm going to tip a draw. Bolton are by no means a shitty side, with new signings Elmander and Muamba impressing last week. Newcastle look a totally different side with their new fitness program, but I believe they were able to eke out a draw with United because United like to pass it around and their extra fitness helped in tracking back and getting numbers back, but the physical Bolton style of football should cause them some problems at the back. Owen could be back but he's not close to match fitness and will be manhandled by Bolton.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Draw @ 3.30 = $16.50
newcastle are a good side, but so are bolton. however, with the game being at st james, i think that newcastle hold the advantage, especially as they hold the creative edge in midfield. kevin nolan and fabrice muamba are solid, but they surely cannot compare with the guile of duff and gutierrez, both of whom i tip to shine this season. james milner's direct running will also cause all sorts of problems, while obafemi martins will be his usual explosive self. newcastle to win. (edit: changed this post to newcastle to score first, cos i felt it was a safer bet. but newcastle won anw, so..no problems)
Eddy's prediction: $5 on newcastle to score first @ 1.65 = $8.25
Friday, August 22, 2008
SAFFC vs TAMPINES (SINGAPORE CUP)
<1.65> <3.25> <4.65>
with this being the first leg of a tight semi-final, i expect both teams to be really cautious, and as such, i'll do something that i really seldom do. i'm gonna tip a draw here, especially cos both teams recorded impressive wins last time out. tampines beat home utd 2-0, while saffc sensationally overturned super reds 3-0.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on draw @ 3.25 = $16.25
with this being the first leg of a tight semi-final, i expect both teams to be really cautious, and as such, i'll do something that i really seldom do. i'm gonna tip a draw here, especially cos both teams recorded impressive wins last time out. tampines beat home utd 2-0, while saffc sensationally overturned super reds 3-0.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on draw @ 3.25 = $16.25
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