<5.60> <3.52> <1.50>
arsenal were superb in their 4-0 demolition of blackburn last weekend, and the odds are reflecting that, offering a measly 1.50 for them to triumph away from home at a ground which is clearly not their favourite. last season's 3-2 win was one of few they have achieved in the past few seasons at the reebok, especially when big sam, the walrus-lookalike cunt was in charge. however, i feel that arsenal are impossible to go against in this match, considering how good their performances have been. adebayor is one of few players who can score a hattrick and still have had quite an unremarkable/bad game. he was constantly caught offside last weekend, which is rather frustrating. his midweek miss against dynamo kiev will also not have done his confidence any good, but i reckon he'll be back firing this weekend.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on arsenal @ 1.50 = $7.50
Friday, September 19, 2008
LIVERPOOL vs STOKE CITY (EPL)
<1.15> <5.65> <12.00>
liverpool have done very well this season, getting good results against the general opinions of punters, like against united and aston villa. however, liverpool do worst when everyone thinks they'll win, and what could be easier for pool than stoke at home? skrtel and carragher have been doing quite well in central defence, but after a midweek european match, rafa benitez is likely to rest one of them, and bring sami hyypia in. he would also want to count on hyypia's aeria prowess against stoke's long throws, which might seem smart. HOWEVER, rafa would be dumb to try such a move imo, as ricardo fuller is a tricky customer on the deck, and should he be given a one-on-one with hyypia, stoke fans should already start celebrating a goal. also rafa's rotation against supposedly weaker opposition might end up hurting their fluidity and movement. stoke though, are kinda shit, of course, so backing them on a draw or win seems rather foolhardy. instead, take them on the handicap, where only a 3-goal victory for liverpool will make you lose your money.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on stoke city +2.5 @ 1.48 = $7.40
Liverpool won't win by more than 2. Delap has hulk arms and will cause Liverpool tonnes of problems, especially since Reina loves to flap at crosses. I'm going to be putting a small bet on a Stoke win and draw due to the immensely high odds, and there's a fair chance of an upset.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Stoke City +2.5 @ 1.48 = $7.40
liverpool have done very well this season, getting good results against the general opinions of punters, like against united and aston villa. however, liverpool do worst when everyone thinks they'll win, and what could be easier for pool than stoke at home? skrtel and carragher have been doing quite well in central defence, but after a midweek european match, rafa benitez is likely to rest one of them, and bring sami hyypia in. he would also want to count on hyypia's aeria prowess against stoke's long throws, which might seem smart. HOWEVER, rafa would be dumb to try such a move imo, as ricardo fuller is a tricky customer on the deck, and should he be given a one-on-one with hyypia, stoke fans should already start celebrating a goal. also rafa's rotation against supposedly weaker opposition might end up hurting their fluidity and movement. stoke though, are kinda shit, of course, so backing them on a draw or win seems rather foolhardy. instead, take them on the handicap, where only a 3-goal victory for liverpool will make you lose your money.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on stoke city +2.5 @ 1.48 = $7.40
Liverpool won't win by more than 2. Delap has hulk arms and will cause Liverpool tonnes of problems, especially since Reina loves to flap at crosses. I'm going to be putting a small bet on a Stoke win and draw due to the immensely high odds, and there's a fair chance of an upset.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Stoke City +2.5 @ 1.48 = $7.40
BALESTIER KHALSA vs WOODLANDS (S-LEAGUE)
<4.00> <3.20> <1.77>
both teams haven't recorded victory in such a long time, making this a very difficult match to call. however, i think woodlands have a bit more quality in their squad, with the likes of park tae won, azlan alipah, jerry bartholomeusz, and hasrin jailani. balestier khalsa will again look to paul bekombo to score for them, and end a losing run of 684 matches. despite woodlands looking like quite clear victors here, it's hard to back them considering their terrible run. instead i'll go for them to score first, which is a safer option.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands to score first @ 1.60 = $8.00
both teams haven't recorded victory in such a long time, making this a very difficult match to call. however, i think woodlands have a bit more quality in their squad, with the likes of park tae won, azlan alipah, jerry bartholomeusz, and hasrin jailani. balestier khalsa will again look to paul bekombo to score for them, and end a losing run of 684 matches. despite woodlands looking like quite clear victors here, it's hard to back them considering their terrible run. instead i'll go for them to score first, which is a safer option.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands to score first @ 1.60 = $8.00
Thursday, September 18, 2008
EVERTON vs STANDARD LIEGE (UEFA CUP)
<1.55> <3.50> <5.05>
everton have struggled a little this season, but in their 3-2 away win at shitkickers stoke, they proved that they can deal with the most negative of teams. the signing of segundo castillo adds some much-needed steel to the everton midfield which has been found lacking in bite following the departure of lee carsley. yakubu will also be a real handful for the liege defence, and i fancy everton to record their first home win this season.
Eddy's prediction: $10 on everton @ 1.55 = $15.50
Tim Cahill is back, Everton should be getting back into the groove of things and scoring goals. Remember that Liege have lost their midfielder FOULlaini, who had an excellent game against Liverpool, to Everton (he is cup tied by the way). And as Eddy said, Everton show that they can compete with negative teams, and with Standard Liege away they should face a tough test. Everton will win this one though.
Roland's prediction: $10 on Everton @ 1.55 = $15.50
everton have struggled a little this season, but in their 3-2 away win at shitkickers stoke, they proved that they can deal with the most negative of teams. the signing of segundo castillo adds some much-needed steel to the everton midfield which has been found lacking in bite following the departure of lee carsley. yakubu will also be a real handful for the liege defence, and i fancy everton to record their first home win this season.
Eddy's prediction: $10 on everton @ 1.55 = $15.50
Tim Cahill is back, Everton should be getting back into the groove of things and scoring goals. Remember that Liege have lost their midfielder FOULlaini, who had an excellent game against Liverpool, to Everton (he is cup tied by the way). And as Eddy said, Everton show that they can compete with negative teams, and with Standard Liege away they should face a tough test. Everton will win this one though.
Roland's prediction: $10 on Everton @ 1.55 = $15.50
OMONIA vs MANCHESTER CITY (UEFA CUP)
<5.30> <3.65> <1.50>
City lost their last game, so they will win this one. No seriously. Omonia stink and I don't even know who plays for them. City have Petrov and Johnson out but summer signings Kompany and Zabaleta and Robinho are set to feature. As Eddy's brilliant logic states, City will win this one.
Roland's prediction: $10 on City @ 1.50 = $15.00
well i must admit that sometimes i base my decisions on that above-mentioned logic, and *hint hint* you will see that feature in this weekend's predictions. anyway, i think manchester city have too much quality for omonia, who have little european pedigree, timo wenzel and claudiu niculescu arguably qualifying as european-class players.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on city @ 1.50 = $7.50
City lost their last game, so they will win this one. No seriously. Omonia stink and I don't even know who plays for them. City have Petrov and Johnson out but summer signings Kompany and Zabaleta and Robinho are set to feature. As Eddy's brilliant logic states, City will win this one.
Roland's prediction: $10 on City @ 1.50 = $15.00
well i must admit that sometimes i base my decisions on that above-mentioned logic, and *hint hint* you will see that feature in this weekend's predictions. anyway, i think manchester city have too much quality for omonia, who have little european pedigree, timo wenzel and claudiu niculescu arguably qualifying as european-class players.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on city @ 1.50 = $7.50
NAPOLI vs BENFICA (UEFA CUP)
<1.95> <3.15> <3.35>
Napoli head into this game on the back of a deserving 2-1 win at home against Fiorentina. Their home record is impeccable, having won ALL at home so far (which amounts to 3 games, but I digress), and beating the likes of Inter and Juve at home last season. Napoli have the likes of Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi who are great going forward, the latter impressing in the Beijing Olympics for Argentina. At the back they have Paolo Cannavaro, brother of Fabio. How can they lose? Just kidding. Benfica have only played 3 games so far and will be short on match fitness, so I think that this game might be too soon for them. Napoli win.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Napoli @ 1.95 = $9.75
Napoli head into this game on the back of a deserving 2-1 win at home against Fiorentina. Their home record is impeccable, having won ALL at home so far (which amounts to 3 games, but I digress), and beating the likes of Inter and Juve at home last season. Napoli have the likes of Marek Hamsik and Ezequiel Lavezzi who are great going forward, the latter impressing in the Beijing Olympics for Argentina. At the back they have Paolo Cannavaro, brother of Fabio. How can they lose? Just kidding. Benfica have only played 3 games so far and will be short on match fitness, so I think that this game might be too soon for them. Napoli win.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Napoli @ 1.95 = $9.75
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
DYNAMO KIEV vs ARSENAL (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE)
<4.60> <3.30> <1.65>
Well, 2 form teams meet. Kiev have won their last 6, while Arsenal have recovered from their away loss to Fulham and have scored 11 and conceded 0 in their last 3 matches. This promises to be a great game, because Arsenal will trounce them and I will win money. Nasri and Silvestre are out for Arsenal but Walcott has hit top form, bagging assists left right centre and getting goals for England too. Van Persie has scored in their last 3 matches, and Adebayor just scored a hat trick for le Arse. They have so much firepower in their ranks and I don't see them not coming out with a result.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Arsenal @ 1.65 = $8.25
i agree with roland on this one. the arsenal should have too much firepower for dinamo kiev to handle. plus we lost the last 3 matches we played in their home stadium and that bad run has to end somewhere?
Eddy's prediction: $5 on arsenal @ 1.65 = $8.25
Well, 2 form teams meet. Kiev have won their last 6, while Arsenal have recovered from their away loss to Fulham and have scored 11 and conceded 0 in their last 3 matches. This promises to be a great game, because Arsenal will trounce them and I will win money. Nasri and Silvestre are out for Arsenal but Walcott has hit top form, bagging assists left right centre and getting goals for England too. Van Persie has scored in their last 3 matches, and Adebayor just scored a hat trick for le Arse. They have so much firepower in their ranks and I don't see them not coming out with a result.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Arsenal @ 1.65 = $8.25
i agree with roland on this one. the arsenal should have too much firepower for dinamo kiev to handle. plus we lost the last 3 matches we played in their home stadium and that bad run has to end somewhere?
Eddy's prediction: $5 on arsenal @ 1.65 = $8.25
JUVENTUS vs ZENIT ST PETERSBURG (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE)
<1.62> <3.35> <4.70>
Heavy boat on Juventus, which is why I've left this post for today. Zenit are in good form, winning the last 3 games including the one in the Super Cup against Manchester United. They play very much like the Russian national team and boast some great attacking options in Arshavin, who will want to produce an EPL-moving performance, and Pogrebnyak, who will want to prove that he's better than Pavlyuchenko as he was sidelined during Euro through injuries. Okay, I made those motivations up, but they sound convincing right? Anyway, Juve have drawn 4 and won 2 in their last 6 games, so they aren't really the form team right now. Del Piero is set to return for Juve and Chiellini will come back from injury, so it's going to be tough for Zenit. However, they are Russians, and we've seen them in the Euro and against United in the Super Cup - they can rise up to the occasion. I think this is the best occasion for them to rise up to, being their debut in the Champions League, and if there will ever be a dark horse (fuck off cluj), it will be Zenit St Petesburg. A Zenit handicap will be the way to go as I forsee that Juve, if they do actually win, will win by at most 1 goal, because they are Juve.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Zenit @ 4.70 = $22.80
Heavy boat on Juventus, which is why I've left this post for today. Zenit are in good form, winning the last 3 games including the one in the Super Cup against Manchester United. They play very much like the Russian national team and boast some great attacking options in Arshavin, who will want to produce an EPL-moving performance, and Pogrebnyak, who will want to prove that he's better than Pavlyuchenko as he was sidelined during Euro through injuries. Okay, I made those motivations up, but they sound convincing right? Anyway, Juve have drawn 4 and won 2 in their last 6 games, so they aren't really the form team right now. Del Piero is set to return for Juve and Chiellini will come back from injury, so it's going to be tough for Zenit. However, they are Russians, and we've seen them in the Euro and against United in the Super Cup - they can rise up to the occasion. I think this is the best occasion for them to rise up to, being their debut in the Champions League, and if there will ever be a dark horse (fuck off cluj), it will be Zenit St Petesburg. A Zenit handicap will be the way to go as I forsee that Juve, if they do actually win, will win by at most 1 goal, because they are Juve.
Roland's prediction: $5 on Zenit @ 4.70 = $22.80
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
SWANSEA vs DERBY COUNTY (COCA-COLA CHAMPIONSHIP)
<2.00> <3.20> <3.15>
derby county picked up their first win since paul jewell took over by beating sheffield united (predicted by the great one), and i think they will continue their winning ways here. winning is a habit, and swansea don't look like they can stand up to a resurgent derby team. swansea are no minnows though, as they rank among the top few teams in the country. well, technically at least, as they are a welsh team. anyway back to serious matters, i think derby are in good shape and form to record their first away win of the season, despite them missing injured midfielder with a name that's too long. well if u really want it, it's przemyslaw kazmierczak, who i don't think will be overly popular with commentators. he will be ably replaced by nacer barazite though, the bright arsenal prospect. also, a boost for derby as they welcome back lewin nyatanga from injury, and he'll definitely help bolster the defence.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on derby @ 3.15 = $15.75
derby county picked up their first win since paul jewell took over by beating sheffield united (predicted by the great one), and i think they will continue their winning ways here. winning is a habit, and swansea don't look like they can stand up to a resurgent derby team. swansea are no minnows though, as they rank among the top few teams in the country. well, technically at least, as they are a welsh team. anyway back to serious matters, i think derby are in good shape and form to record their first away win of the season, despite them missing injured midfielder with a name that's too long. well if u really want it, it's przemyslaw kazmierczak, who i don't think will be overly popular with commentators. he will be ably replaced by nacer barazite though, the bright arsenal prospect. also, a boost for derby as they welcome back lewin nyatanga from injury, and he'll definitely help bolster the defence.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on derby @ 3.15 = $15.75
PSV EINDHOVEN vs ATLETICO MADRID (UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE)
<2.30> <3.10> <2.70>
atletico level would be a brilliant bet, cos i dun see them getting beaten by a rather mediocre PSV side. psv boast the likes of timmy simons, danny koevermans, ibrahim afellay, and carlos salcido. i use the word "boast" very liberally here, as those players are hardly ones you'll see strutting their stuff in a major european league anytime soon. and no, the dutch eredivisie doesnt count as a major european league. anyway, atletico were defeated by valladolid 2-1 at the weekend, but that was because chief strikers diego forlan and sergio aguero were rested. with them leading the line in eindhoven, i expect the psv defence to endure a torrid time. while atletico did very well in the transfer market, strengthening with johnny "lil jon" heitinga, paulo assuncao among others, adding defensive steel, psv replaced unreliable keeper heurelho gomes with andreas iSUCKsson, who is even more unreliable. i think there is a huge gulf in class here, and atletico should prevail. to end this lengthy post off, carlos salcido warned atletico, saying that there would be "an electric atmosphere" awaiting the atletico players. READ: psv sux, therefore they have to rely on home atmosphere. poor carlos salcido is possibly shitting in his pants now, thinking of one-one-ones with aguero, forlan and simao.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on atletico @ 2.70 = $13.50
atletico level would be a brilliant bet, cos i dun see them getting beaten by a rather mediocre PSV side. psv boast the likes of timmy simons, danny koevermans, ibrahim afellay, and carlos salcido. i use the word "boast" very liberally here, as those players are hardly ones you'll see strutting their stuff in a major european league anytime soon. and no, the dutch eredivisie doesnt count as a major european league. anyway, atletico were defeated by valladolid 2-1 at the weekend, but that was because chief strikers diego forlan and sergio aguero were rested. with them leading the line in eindhoven, i expect the psv defence to endure a torrid time. while atletico did very well in the transfer market, strengthening with johnny "lil jon" heitinga, paulo assuncao among others, adding defensive steel, psv replaced unreliable keeper heurelho gomes with andreas iSUCKsson, who is even more unreliable. i think there is a huge gulf in class here, and atletico should prevail. to end this lengthy post off, carlos salcido warned atletico, saying that there would be "an electric atmosphere" awaiting the atletico players. READ: psv sux, therefore they have to rely on home atmosphere. poor carlos salcido is possibly shitting in his pants now, thinking of one-one-ones with aguero, forlan and simao.
Eddy's prediction: $5 on atletico @ 2.70 = $13.50
STEAUA vs MUNICH (CHAMPIONS LEAGUE)
<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)
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)
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
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