<1.47> <3.55> <6.00>
Team news: Scotland won't have James McFadden, Alan Hutton, Barry Ferguson, Lee McCulloch and David Weir. Czech Republic won't have Rosicky. So the Scotland first team looks really depleted and I doubt they will be able to trouble Petr Cech. Czech Republic have a great big man - small man partnership in the form of Jans Koller and Milan Baros. With the supply from Marek Jankulovski, they can score goals. With Cech in goal, they have one of the world's best keepers. Czech Republic to win.
- Roland's Prediction: $10 on Czech Republic @ 1.47 = $14.70
$5 on SPECIAL Czech Republic 1st Goal @ 1.42 = $7.10
I agree with roland. with such a depleted squad, it's unlikely czech republic will come away with anything at all. however, scotland are likely to play very defensive and make life hard for the czechs. so its a czech win, but not as confident as roland.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on czech republic @ 1.47 = $7.35
Friday, May 30, 2008
DALIAN SHIDE vs ALBIREX NIIGATA (SINGAPORE LEAGUE CUP)
<2.45> <3.10> <2.52>
albirex and dalian have not won for so so long. albirex's last victory was a 2-1 defeat of dalian, and dalian's last win was 3-1 against geylang. both sides haven't won for like 7-8 games, so it might be easy to predict a draw against two fairly even sides here. however, i think that ryota doi and akira takase have too much firepower in them not to trouble dalian, and as such, i'm predicting albirex to finally win again after so long, and i'm pretty confident. note: this is where i sometimes shoot myself in the foot, betting too much on one team cos of gut feel, but ah heck i'll stick with my choice.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on albirex @ 2.52 = $25.20
$5 on albirex +1.5 @ 1.11 = $5.55
$5 on albirex to win A-A on HT-FT @ 4.70 = $23.50
albirex and dalian have not won for so so long. albirex's last victory was a 2-1 defeat of dalian, and dalian's last win was 3-1 against geylang. both sides haven't won for like 7-8 games, so it might be easy to predict a draw against two fairly even sides here. however, i think that ryota doi and akira takase have too much firepower in them not to trouble dalian, and as such, i'm predicting albirex to finally win again after so long, and i'm pretty confident. note: this is where i sometimes shoot myself in the foot, betting too much on one team cos of gut feel, but ah heck i'll stick with my choice.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on albirex @ 2.52 = $25.20
$5 on albirex +1.5 @ 1.11 = $5.55
$5 on albirex to win A-A on HT-FT @ 4.70 = $23.50
Thursday, May 29, 2008
HOLLAND vs DENMARK (INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY)
<1.45> <3.60> <6.20>
Holland's friendly in preparation for Euro2008 is against Denmark, who have not even qualified for Euro2008. This speaks of the disparity between both teams. Holland played brilliantly against Ukraine and won 3-0 while missing several stars in the likes of Robben, Van Persie, Van Nistelrooy, Sneijder and Van Der Sar. Good news for me in the fact that Van Basten has confirmed that they will play against Denmark. I'm backing Holland all the way, as Denmark's last game was a 1-1 draw with Czech Republic, who aren't really highly rated. Denmark's strike duo of Jon Dahl Tomasson and Nicklas Bendtner might cause some trouble for the Holland defence, but I'm pretty sure that great attacking football will prevail.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on Holland @ 1.45 = $14.50
$5 on Holland -1.5 @ 2.20 = $ 11
Holland's friendly in preparation for Euro2008 is against Denmark, who have not even qualified for Euro2008. This speaks of the disparity between both teams. Holland played brilliantly against Ukraine and won 3-0 while missing several stars in the likes of Robben, Van Persie, Van Nistelrooy, Sneijder and Van Der Sar. Good news for me in the fact that Van Basten has confirmed that they will play against Denmark. I'm backing Holland all the way, as Denmark's last game was a 1-1 draw with Czech Republic, who aren't really highly rated. Denmark's strike duo of Jon Dahl Tomasson and Nicklas Bendtner might cause some trouble for the Holland defence, but I'm pretty sure that great attacking football will prevail.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on Holland @ 1.45 = $14.50
$5 on Holland -1.5 @ 2.20 = $ 11
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
RUSSIA vs SERBIA (INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY)
<2.00> <3.10> <3.85>
russia continue their preparations for euro 2008 with a match against serbia, who should prove much tougher opponents compared to kazakhstan, who they thrashed 6-0. the presence of the talented midfielders arshavin, torbinsky, zhirkov, coupled with the defensive balance provided by smertin, has made them a more complete team than most people give them credit for. i think russia should win this one, provided they start their stars.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on russia @ 2.00 = $10.00
$5 on russia scoring 1st goal @ 1.70 = $8.50
russia continue their preparations for euro 2008 with a match against serbia, who should prove much tougher opponents compared to kazakhstan, who they thrashed 6-0. the presence of the talented midfielders arshavin, torbinsky, zhirkov, coupled with the defensive balance provided by smertin, has made them a more complete team than most people give them credit for. i think russia should win this one, provided they start their stars.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on russia @ 2.00 = $10.00
$5 on russia scoring 1st goal @ 1.70 = $8.50
ENGLAND vs USA (International Friendly)
<1.38> <3.80> <7.10>
Well. England are favourites to win this one, and rightly so. With "cabbage man" Capello in charge, everyone has been talking about how he's a strict manager who does not place importance in off pitch relationships with the players, drawing a clear distinction between manager and player. This will make the English players play to impress their new manager and they will raise their game for this. Thus I'm backing England. Furthermore, the USA team comprises of many players who haven't impressed in the premiership - DaMarcus Beasley sucked for ManCity, Clint Dempsey hasn't scored for Fulham in ages, Carlos Bocanegra was just released by Fulham... All of which points towards 1 fact: these players can't do it in the premiership. And they are up against the precise same opponents - English Premiership players. So England to win. By a mile. Oh and Capello has promised a strike partner for Rooney, who will play a second striker role, so expect an attacking 4-4-2 line up which will result in goals.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on England @ 1.38 = $13.80
$5 on England -1.5 @ 2.15 = $10.75
and i have to agree with roland. england shouldn't have any trouble at all overcoming usa here, but whether it's gonna be quite as comfortable as he suggests, i'm not too sure. usa, after all, have a very fit side, and on fitness alone, they probably are equals with england. usa have quality in their ranks though, players like clint dempsey will ensure england's midfield have little time to play around, while landon donovan and brian mcbride will not be the easiest guys to mark. and roland says in the epl, usa players come up short, but the reason for me thinking this might not be so easy is the form of the players between the sticks. whether it's friedel, hahnemann, howard or keller, they're one of the best in the league. in any case, england win, but i'm not confident enough to back them on the handicap.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on england @ 1.38 = $13.80
Well. England are favourites to win this one, and rightly so. With "cabbage man" Capello in charge, everyone has been talking about how he's a strict manager who does not place importance in off pitch relationships with the players, drawing a clear distinction between manager and player. This will make the English players play to impress their new manager and they will raise their game for this. Thus I'm backing England. Furthermore, the USA team comprises of many players who haven't impressed in the premiership - DaMarcus Beasley sucked for ManCity, Clint Dempsey hasn't scored for Fulham in ages, Carlos Bocanegra was just released by Fulham... All of which points towards 1 fact: these players can't do it in the premiership. And they are up against the precise same opponents - English Premiership players. So England to win. By a mile. Oh and Capello has promised a strike partner for Rooney, who will play a second striker role, so expect an attacking 4-4-2 line up which will result in goals.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on England @ 1.38 = $13.80
$5 on England -1.5 @ 2.15 = $10.75
and i have to agree with roland. england shouldn't have any trouble at all overcoming usa here, but whether it's gonna be quite as comfortable as he suggests, i'm not too sure. usa, after all, have a very fit side, and on fitness alone, they probably are equals with england. usa have quality in their ranks though, players like clint dempsey will ensure england's midfield have little time to play around, while landon donovan and brian mcbride will not be the easiest guys to mark. and roland says in the epl, usa players come up short, but the reason for me thinking this might not be so easy is the form of the players between the sticks. whether it's friedel, hahnemann, howard or keller, they're one of the best in the league. in any case, england win, but i'm not confident enough to back them on the handicap.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on england @ 1.38 = $13.80
Monday, May 26, 2008
BALESTIER KHALSA vs SENGKANG PUNGGOL (S-LEAGUE)
<2.10> <2.95> <3.20>
both teams, amazingly, have identical records in terms of points, since they last met in a dour 0-0 draw few months back. they have only managed one win each, with balestier overcoming home 2-1, while sengkang defeated the young lions in the last match 3-2. despite sengkang ruining my bet last week, i feel balestier's attacking prowess (relative to low-scoring sengkang) should be enough to get at least one goal in against sengkang. han yiguang is back, and they missed his urgency against tampines rovers, finally succumbing to a 2-0 defeat. they'll want to pick themselves up for this one quickly, so i'm going for a balestier win, to put some daylight between themselves and sengkang. it must be said though, that sengkang has shown improvement in their previous two matches, but why i'm so confident is borne more out of gut feel than anything.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on balestier @ 2.10 = $21.00
both teams, amazingly, have identical records in terms of points, since they last met in a dour 0-0 draw few months back. they have only managed one win each, with balestier overcoming home 2-1, while sengkang defeated the young lions in the last match 3-2. despite sengkang ruining my bet last week, i feel balestier's attacking prowess (relative to low-scoring sengkang) should be enough to get at least one goal in against sengkang. han yiguang is back, and they missed his urgency against tampines rovers, finally succumbing to a 2-0 defeat. they'll want to pick themselves up for this one quickly, so i'm going for a balestier win, to put some daylight between themselves and sengkang. it must be said though, that sengkang has shown improvement in their previous two matches, but why i'm so confident is borne more out of gut feel than anything.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on balestier @ 2.10 = $21.00
SUPER REDS vs YOUNG LIONS (S-LEAGUE)
<1.45> <3.60> <6.20>
super reds head into this match with a mini injury crisis, seo su jong the most notable absence. they were unlucky to draw 2-2 against woodlands on friday, as woodlands staged a classic smash-and-grab effort, going up 2-0 in the first half. however, i do see super reds trimphing here to get over the unnecessary dropped points, as at the end of the day, they have a very good side. i'm backing them on all fronts, and i hope my gamble pays off.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on super reds @ 1.45 = $14.50
$5 on SPECIAL super reds to lead at halftime @ 1.95 = $9.75
$5 on super reds -1.5 @ 2.20 = $11.00
super reds head into this match with a mini injury crisis, seo su jong the most notable absence. they were unlucky to draw 2-2 against woodlands on friday, as woodlands staged a classic smash-and-grab effort, going up 2-0 in the first half. however, i do see super reds trimphing here to get over the unnecessary dropped points, as at the end of the day, they have a very good side. i'm backing them on all fronts, and i hope my gamble pays off.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on super reds @ 1.45 = $14.50
$5 on SPECIAL super reds to lead at halftime @ 1.95 = $9.75
$5 on super reds -1.5 @ 2.20 = $11.00
Saturday, May 24, 2008
ROMA vs INTER (COPPA ITALIA)
<2.25> <2.88> <2.98>
simply put. you don't often get 2.98 for inter milan to win. why it's so high, is primarily because roma are at home, with the game being held at stadio olimpico. BUT they are without francesco totti, cancelling out the mini-injury crisis at inter. ibrahimovic is back, and ibrahimovic will score.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on inter @ 2.98 = $14.90
Sorry Eddy, I'll disagree. Apparently, Ibrahimovic is definitely out of this match, and Inter will be without Materazzi and Julio Cruz who are suspended, adding to Inter's long injury list. Roma don't have many injury problems other than Totti. I'd back Roma to win because they triumphed 6-2 over Inter last season at Stadio Olimpico, and I fully expect Roma to do the same this time round.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Roma @ 2.25 = $11.25
simply put. you don't often get 2.98 for inter milan to win. why it's so high, is primarily because roma are at home, with the game being held at stadio olimpico. BUT they are without francesco totti, cancelling out the mini-injury crisis at inter. ibrahimovic is back, and ibrahimovic will score.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on inter @ 2.98 = $14.90
Sorry Eddy, I'll disagree. Apparently, Ibrahimovic is definitely out of this match, and Inter will be without Materazzi and Julio Cruz who are suspended, adding to Inter's long injury list. Roma don't have many injury problems other than Totti. I'd back Roma to win because they triumphed 6-2 over Inter last season at Stadio Olimpico, and I fully expect Roma to do the same this time round.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Roma @ 2.25 = $11.25
BALESTIER KHALSA vs TAMPINES ROVERS (S-LEAGUE)
<4.55> <3.30> <1.65>
balestier head into this game on the back of a very encouraging run, holding teams like geylang, gombak and super reds to draws, while the outstanding win against home united will probably live long in the memory. tampines seem to have recovered well from the 5-0 thumping dished out by the super reds, beating home united and gombak. i see tampines having the edge here, even if a defensive crisis has forced singaporean international mustafic fahrudin into central defence. rafi ali is a seasoned campaigner, and i see him utilising his guile to full effect here, against a willing but naive balestier khalsa defence.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on tampines @ 1.65 = $8.25
balestier head into this game on the back of a very encouraging run, holding teams like geylang, gombak and super reds to draws, while the outstanding win against home united will probably live long in the memory. tampines seem to have recovered well from the 5-0 thumping dished out by the super reds, beating home united and gombak. i see tampines having the edge here, even if a defensive crisis has forced singaporean international mustafic fahrudin into central defence. rafi ali is a seasoned campaigner, and i see him utilising his guile to full effect here, against a willing but naive balestier khalsa defence.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on tampines @ 1.65 = $8.25
BRISTOL vs HULL (CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS)
<2.77> <3.10> <2.25>
both teams have defied all the odds to reach this stage, disposing of watford and crystal palace, way more established sides. hull have never been in the premiership, and they won't get a better chance. in this match-up i just feel, quality will shine through, and hull have the better side, i reckon. they boast the likes of the evergreen dean windass, frazier campbell, caleb folan, and nick barmby. bristol probably only have mcindoe to boast about. hull to win, cos i believe in fairy tale endings, and what better way for it to happen than for dean windass to win promotion at 39 years old, for his hometown club?
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on hull @ 2.25 = $11.25
Both teams have no injury concerns and will be at full strength. However, what I feel will be the deciding factors would be: 1) Man Utd loanee Fraizer Campbell has really impressed and done very well in the championship. He's quick, fast and two footed and will really trouble the Bristol City defence. 2) Hull City have never ever been in the premiership and will be more amped up for this match than Bristol City are. 3) Hull City have been the better side compared to Bristol City.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Hull City @ 2.25 = $11.25
both teams have defied all the odds to reach this stage, disposing of watford and crystal palace, way more established sides. hull have never been in the premiership, and they won't get a better chance. in this match-up i just feel, quality will shine through, and hull have the better side, i reckon. they boast the likes of the evergreen dean windass, frazier campbell, caleb folan, and nick barmby. bristol probably only have mcindoe to boast about. hull to win, cos i believe in fairy tale endings, and what better way for it to happen than for dean windass to win promotion at 39 years old, for his hometown club?
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on hull @ 2.25 = $11.25
Both teams have no injury concerns and will be at full strength. However, what I feel will be the deciding factors would be: 1) Man Utd loanee Fraizer Campbell has really impressed and done very well in the championship. He's quick, fast and two footed and will really trouble the Bristol City defence. 2) Hull City have never ever been in the premiership and will be more amped up for this match than Bristol City are. 3) Hull City have been the better side compared to Bristol City.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Hull City @ 2.25 = $11.25
Friday, May 23, 2008
WOODLANDS vs SUPER REDS (S-LEAGUE)
<4.60> <3.50> <1.60>
frankly, this is a game pitting two very good sides together, and i would normally not bet on such games, given their unpredictability. however, as this game will be shown live on channel 5 tonight, it is always fun to have a little wager on the game, to enhance the watching experience. super reds are the arsenal of the s-league, playing quick one-two football, and dazzling fans with their athleticism and flair. woodlands boast a potentially devastating strikeforce which is surprisingly muted this season, mainly due to laakkad being off-form. park tae won is still brilliant though, and i rate him as one of the stars of the s-league. in this game though, i'm going for a super reds victory, even if the opinion on the betting floor is that woodlands should be backed here. the odds are tempting, but i think super reds have too much quality to not win this one.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on super reds @ 1.60 = $8.00
frankly, this is a game pitting two very good sides together, and i would normally not bet on such games, given their unpredictability. however, as this game will be shown live on channel 5 tonight, it is always fun to have a little wager on the game, to enhance the watching experience. super reds are the arsenal of the s-league, playing quick one-two football, and dazzling fans with their athleticism and flair. woodlands boast a potentially devastating strikeforce which is surprisingly muted this season, mainly due to laakkad being off-form. park tae won is still brilliant though, and i rate him as one of the stars of the s-league. in this game though, i'm going for a super reds victory, even if the opinion on the betting floor is that woodlands should be backed here. the odds are tempting, but i think super reds have too much quality to not win this one.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on super reds @ 1.60 = $8.00
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
MANCHESTER UNITED vs CHELSEA (UEFA CL)
<2.30> <2.70> <3.10>
manu should be on a high heading into this one, considering they have after all, just won the epl for the second time in a row. however, i think that at the back of their heads, they fear chelsea. with most of the squad heading off in different directions, i see this as being the last hurrah for chelsea. in any case, both teams are very even, and any of the three outcomes (manu win, chelsea win, draw) could happen. as such, i see 3.10 being outstanding value for chelsea to triumph in 90min. also, everyone has predicted this as a tight game with few goals. however, i think that this match has the potential to be a firecracker, with goals from both sides, as the quality on show is truly amazing. over 2.5 is a good shot, especially considering the odds. another bet u can try is ronaldo notching the first goal in the game. he is an oustanding and very selfish goalscorer, and as such, odds of 5.oo are unignorable for him.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on chelsea @ 3.10 = $15.50
$5 on SPECIAL total goals over 2.5 @ 2.55 = $12.75
$5 on SPECIAL ronaldo to be first goalscorer @ 5.00 = $25.00
I think that I'll have to disagree with Eddy on this one. Sir Alex Ferguson will want to secure a second Champions League trophy and will play it cagey in this one. Chelsea's players will be slightly overawed by the occasion, but still very amped up for this one as it's the first time that Chelsea is in the Champions League final. I expect a very cagey match from both teams as both do not want to lose. I think experience counts a lot in this one and I think Man Utd just have the edge and will win in the end. Ronaldo @ 5.00 is also unignorable as Cashley Cole seems to have been injured by Makelele during training, and we all know how Cashley Cole has stopped Ronaldo in recent matches. Without Cashley Cole, I doubt Bridge can handle Ronnie well.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on Man Utd eventual champions @ 1.75 = $17.50
$5 on SPECIAL Ronaldo first goalscorer @ 5.00 = $25.00
manu should be on a high heading into this one, considering they have after all, just won the epl for the second time in a row. however, i think that at the back of their heads, they fear chelsea. with most of the squad heading off in different directions, i see this as being the last hurrah for chelsea. in any case, both teams are very even, and any of the three outcomes (manu win, chelsea win, draw) could happen. as such, i see 3.10 being outstanding value for chelsea to triumph in 90min. also, everyone has predicted this as a tight game with few goals. however, i think that this match has the potential to be a firecracker, with goals from both sides, as the quality on show is truly amazing. over 2.5 is a good shot, especially considering the odds. another bet u can try is ronaldo notching the first goal in the game. he is an oustanding and very selfish goalscorer, and as such, odds of 5.oo are unignorable for him.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on chelsea @ 3.10 = $15.50
$5 on SPECIAL total goals over 2.5 @ 2.55 = $12.75
$5 on SPECIAL ronaldo to be first goalscorer @ 5.00 = $25.00
I think that I'll have to disagree with Eddy on this one. Sir Alex Ferguson will want to secure a second Champions League trophy and will play it cagey in this one. Chelsea's players will be slightly overawed by the occasion, but still very amped up for this one as it's the first time that Chelsea is in the Champions League final. I expect a very cagey match from both teams as both do not want to lose. I think experience counts a lot in this one and I think Man Utd just have the edge and will win in the end. Ronaldo @ 5.00 is also unignorable as Cashley Cole seems to have been injured by Makelele during training, and we all know how Cashley Cole has stopped Ronaldo in recent matches. Without Cashley Cole, I doubt Bridge can handle Ronnie well.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on Man Utd eventual champions @ 1.75 = $17.50
$5 on SPECIAL Ronaldo first goalscorer @ 5.00 = $25.00
SENGKANG vs YOUNG LIONS (S-LEAGUE)
<4.20> <3.15> <1.75>
sengkang, as usual, are underdogs for this one. they have only scored two goals all season, a shocking statistic, considering s-league defences are not the tightest. the young lions still have possession of khairul amri, who is vital to their chances in any game. firdaus salleh is suspended for this match, meaning sengkang will have to battle really hard in the middle, without his commanding (relative to rest of team) presence. i see lions doing it.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on young lions @ 1.75 = $8.75
sengkang, as usual, are underdogs for this one. they have only scored two goals all season, a shocking statistic, considering s-league defences are not the tightest. the young lions still have possession of khairul amri, who is vital to their chances in any game. firdaus salleh is suspended for this match, meaning sengkang will have to battle really hard in the middle, without his commanding (relative to rest of team) presence. i see lions doing it.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on young lions @ 1.75 = $8.75
Monday, May 19, 2008
BALESTIER KHALSA vs GEYLANG UNITED (S-LEAGUE)
<3.60> <3.15> <1.87>
both teams head into this one after being knocked out of the singapore cup by the two favourites, geylang and saffc. prior to cup games, balestier were on a 3-match unbeaten run, drawing with gombak and super reds, while sensationally beating home united. that set of results is fantastic for a side battling not to finish last. geylang, on the other hand, were unlucky in their last league outing to lose 3-2 to saffc, while their cup exit was also a painful one, where they fought hard against super reds, but ultimately lost in extra time. in truth, this could go either way, but i see geylang's quality telling in the end, so i'm rooting for geylang in this one.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on geylang @ 1.87 = $9.35
both teams head into this one after being knocked out of the singapore cup by the two favourites, geylang and saffc. prior to cup games, balestier were on a 3-match unbeaten run, drawing with gombak and super reds, while sensationally beating home united. that set of results is fantastic for a side battling not to finish last. geylang, on the other hand, were unlucky in their last league outing to lose 3-2 to saffc, while their cup exit was also a painful one, where they fought hard against super reds, but ultimately lost in extra time. in truth, this could go either way, but i see geylang's quality telling in the end, so i'm rooting for geylang in this one.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on geylang @ 1.87 = $9.35
Sunday, May 18, 2008
CATANIA vs ROMA (SERIE A)
<6.50> <3.65> <1.43>
Roma need a win to have a chance to steal the title, provided Inter lose or draw to Parma. Catania need a point to definitely ensure their survival in the league, although a loss would not matter if Parma and Empoli both drop points to Inter and Livorno respectively. For Roma, Juan will come back to the centre of defence and together with Mexes, they have been pretty solid all season. Other than the fact that their travelling supporters are banned, Roma have no fresh injury concerns. While some may point to the 1-1 draw in the Italian Cup when Roma visited Catania, Roma did dominate the match and if not for some brilliant saves from Bizzarri Roma could have won it very convincingly. Roma have the impetus in this match and I see them winning.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Roma @ 1.43 = $7.15
Roma need a win to have a chance to steal the title, provided Inter lose or draw to Parma. Catania need a point to definitely ensure their survival in the league, although a loss would not matter if Parma and Empoli both drop points to Inter and Livorno respectively. For Roma, Juan will come back to the centre of defence and together with Mexes, they have been pretty solid all season. Other than the fact that their travelling supporters are banned, Roma have no fresh injury concerns. While some may point to the 1-1 draw in the Italian Cup when Roma visited Catania, Roma did dominate the match and if not for some brilliant saves from Bizzarri Roma could have won it very convincingly. Roma have the impetus in this match and I see them winning.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Roma @ 1.43 = $7.15
PARMA vs INTERNAZIONALE (SERIE A)
<5.80> 4.00> <1.42>
inter head into this match with the title on the line. three weeks ago, they looked to be in total command, but a loss to ac "flamini-poacher" milan, and then a disastrous draw with siena has left their title hopes hanging on a thread, with roma waiting to pounce. good news on the injury front for inter, as swedish striker zlatan ibrahimovic is back from a six-week layoff. parma are missing influential midfielder daniele dessena, and as such, i see parma getting relegated, and inter winning this match. on top of that, roma do not look likely to win, as they are being forced to travel without their away fans, for safety concerns.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on inter @ 1.42 = $7.10
$5 on A-A on HT-FT selection @ 2.05 = $10.25
$10 on inter to win serie a @ 1.27 = $12.70
I would not be so confidedent about Inter. Ibrahimovic is set to make the bench because he isn't match fit. Maxwell is apparently out with the flu, and Cambiasso is out. Inter's fans have also been, like Roma's, banned from the opposition's stadium. As we've witnessed last week in the relegation dogfight, strange things happen, and Parma are in need of a win to secure their 19th year running in the Serie A. However, Parma have conceded the most goals in the Serie A and I think that Inter have enough in them to clinch the title.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Inter @ 1.42 = $7.10
$10 on Inter to win Serie A @ 1.27 = $12.70
inter head into this match with the title on the line. three weeks ago, they looked to be in total command, but a loss to ac "flamini-poacher" milan, and then a disastrous draw with siena has left their title hopes hanging on a thread, with roma waiting to pounce. good news on the injury front for inter, as swedish striker zlatan ibrahimovic is back from a six-week layoff. parma are missing influential midfielder daniele dessena, and as such, i see parma getting relegated, and inter winning this match. on top of that, roma do not look likely to win, as they are being forced to travel without their away fans, for safety concerns.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on inter @ 1.42 = $7.10
$5 on A-A on HT-FT selection @ 2.05 = $10.25
$10 on inter to win serie a @ 1.27 = $12.70
I would not be so confidedent about Inter. Ibrahimovic is set to make the bench because he isn't match fit. Maxwell is apparently out with the flu, and Cambiasso is out. Inter's fans have also been, like Roma's, banned from the opposition's stadium. As we've witnessed last week in the relegation dogfight, strange things happen, and Parma are in need of a win to secure their 19th year running in the Serie A. However, Parma have conceded the most goals in the Serie A and I think that Inter have enough in them to clinch the title.
- Roland's prediction: $5 on Inter @ 1.42 = $7.10
$10 on Inter to win Serie A @ 1.27 = $12.70
Saturday, May 17, 2008
CARDIFF vs PORTSMOUTH (FA CUP FINAL)
<4.80> <3.30> <1.62>
portsmouth come into this game on the back of a horrible 4-match losing streak in the epl. however, the epl had ended a long time ago for them, and really they were just going through the motions, in preparation for their first fa cup final in 69 years. they have to win this, not only because it would be a major embarrassment if they didn't, but also because they have to win this to qualify for the uefa cup, or redknapp would be left red-faced, as he totally eased off in the epl when he could have had a go at securing a uefa cup spot through league placing. i see pompey coming out on top in this final.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on portsmouth @ 1.62 = $8.10
$10 on portsmouth to lift the fa cup @ 1.28 = $12.80
Portsmouth have the better quality. David James and Sol Campbell are set to return. While Jermain Defoe is cup tied, I still fancy the likes of Kranjcar, Muntari, Utaka to beat Cardiff, who haven't really been impressive. Furthermore, history is on Pompey's side - for the last 5 years every team that beat Manchester United won the FA cup.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on Portsmouth @ 1.62 = $16.20
$10 on Portsmouth to lift the fa cup @ 1.28 = $12.80
portsmouth come into this game on the back of a horrible 4-match losing streak in the epl. however, the epl had ended a long time ago for them, and really they were just going through the motions, in preparation for their first fa cup final in 69 years. they have to win this, not only because it would be a major embarrassment if they didn't, but also because they have to win this to qualify for the uefa cup, or redknapp would be left red-faced, as he totally eased off in the epl when he could have had a go at securing a uefa cup spot through league placing. i see pompey coming out on top in this final.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on portsmouth @ 1.62 = $8.10
$10 on portsmouth to lift the fa cup @ 1.28 = $12.80
Portsmouth have the better quality. David James and Sol Campbell are set to return. While Jermain Defoe is cup tied, I still fancy the likes of Kranjcar, Muntari, Utaka to beat Cardiff, who haven't really been impressive. Furthermore, history is on Pompey's side - for the last 5 years every team that beat Manchester United won the FA cup.
- Roland's prediction: $10 on Portsmouth @ 1.62 = $16.20
$10 on Portsmouth to lift the fa cup @ 1.28 = $12.80
KYOTO PURPLE SANGA vs YOKOHAMA F MARINOS (J-LEAGUE)
<3.05> <3.35> <2.00>
yokohama f marinos are truly a "home team", ie they can only play at home. in 6 matches played at home, they've won 4 and drawn 2. their away fortunes are much worse though, having 1 win to show from 6 attempts, in which 4 matches were lost. to add to yokohama's woes, they haven't won in 3 games, picking up a possible 2 from 9 points. while it looks like doom and gloom for yokohama in this match, at least kyoto aren't exactly world-beaters. they're third from bottom, although they have been playing quite well, considering they've just been promoted. in a clash of two teams that don't look likely to win, most would go for the draw, but i just think yokohma have enough in them to garner just their second away victory.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on yokohama f marinos @ 2.00 = $10.00
yokohama f marinos are truly a "home team", ie they can only play at home. in 6 matches played at home, they've won 4 and drawn 2. their away fortunes are much worse though, having 1 win to show from 6 attempts, in which 4 matches were lost. to add to yokohama's woes, they haven't won in 3 games, picking up a possible 2 from 9 points. while it looks like doom and gloom for yokohama in this match, at least kyoto aren't exactly world-beaters. they're third from bottom, although they have been playing quite well, considering they've just been promoted. in a clash of two teams that don't look likely to win, most would go for the draw, but i just think yokohma have enough in them to garner just their second away victory.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on yokohama f marinos @ 2.00 = $10.00
CONSADOLE SAPPORO vs NAGOYA GRAMPUS EIGHT (J-LEAGUE)
<4.00> <3.45> <1.70>
nagoya grampus eight are a side riding high in the j-league, second only to urawa reds. newly-promoted consadole sapporo from hokkaido, are second from bottom, and only managed to snap a long streak without wins last week when they took on omiya ardija. nagoya themselves only snapped a 3-match losing streak two weeks ago, when they beat fc tokyo and were then held by vissel kobe last week. nagoya to win. somehow i'm confident it'll happen.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on nagoya @ 1.70 = $17.00
nagoya grampus eight are a side riding high in the j-league, second only to urawa reds. newly-promoted consadole sapporo from hokkaido, are second from bottom, and only managed to snap a long streak without wins last week when they took on omiya ardija. nagoya themselves only snapped a 3-match losing streak two weeks ago, when they beat fc tokyo and were then held by vissel kobe last week. nagoya to win. somehow i'm confident it'll happen.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on nagoya @ 1.70 = $17.00
Thursday, May 15, 2008
DALIAN SHIDE vs WOODLANDS WELLINGTON (S-LEAGUE)
<3.55> <3.25> <1.85>
woodlands wellington were the surprise losers last time out against the young lions, who are essentially a 3-man show consisting of khairul amri, isa halim and hariss harun. this time around, they have goalkeeper yazid yasin back from injury, although hasrin jailani, their tigerish midfielder will have to sit this one out due to suspension. dalian shide have not convinced me at all this season, and i feel they are a team that always struggles to get goals. woodlands looked unlucky against young lions, as they should have hit 4 or 5, if not for the fantastic saves from jasper chan. as such, i'm backing woodlands in this one.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands to win @ 1.85 = $9.25
$5 on woodlands -1.5 @ 3.15 = $15.75
$5 on woodlands to lead at halftime @ 2.35 = $11.75
woodlands wellington were the surprise losers last time out against the young lions, who are essentially a 3-man show consisting of khairul amri, isa halim and hariss harun. this time around, they have goalkeeper yazid yasin back from injury, although hasrin jailani, their tigerish midfielder will have to sit this one out due to suspension. dalian shide have not convinced me at all this season, and i feel they are a team that always struggles to get goals. woodlands looked unlucky against young lions, as they should have hit 4 or 5, if not for the fantastic saves from jasper chan. as such, i'm backing woodlands in this one.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on woodlands to win @ 1.85 = $9.25
$5 on woodlands -1.5 @ 3.15 = $15.75
$5 on woodlands to lead at halftime @ 2.35 = $11.75
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
ZENIT ST PETERSBURG vs GLASGOW RANGERS (UEFA CUP)
<2.20> <3.15> <2.80>
in a welcome boost for zenit, they welcome back andrey arshavin for this uefa cup final, which has seen the two favourites sensationally knocked out earlier, bayern and fiorentina. The talented playmaker is rumoured to be on arsene wenger's radar, and he won't get a better chance at playing himself into wenger's good books than this match. on overall quality, i see zenit having the edge as well, even though top scorer pogrebniak is suspended. rangers will miss daniel cousin, allan mcgregor, and more importantly, kevin thomson is a doubt. i see zenit winning this.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on zenit @ 2.20 = $11.00
$5 on zenit winning uefa cup @ 1.55 = $7.75
in a welcome boost for zenit, they welcome back andrey arshavin for this uefa cup final, which has seen the two favourites sensationally knocked out earlier, bayern and fiorentina. The talented playmaker is rumoured to be on arsene wenger's radar, and he won't get a better chance at playing himself into wenger's good books than this match. on overall quality, i see zenit having the edge as well, even though top scorer pogrebniak is suspended. rangers will miss daniel cousin, allan mcgregor, and more importantly, kevin thomson is a doubt. i see zenit winning this.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on zenit @ 2.20 = $11.00
$5 on zenit winning uefa cup @ 1.55 = $7.75
SAFFC vs PERAK (AFC CUP)
<1.40> <4.15> <5.80>
and my losing streak continued. this sucks. same thing here, i think i'll stick to the safer bets. saffc have already qualified, and are looking to rest half their first team, including the likes of duric, wilkinson and shaiful esah. perak though, need a point at least to confirm their place in the next round, and i think they will go all out for it. also, perak are well-rested, not having played in 10 days. however, saffc are still a strong side, so i'll play it safe, and go for perak +1.5.
EDIT: turns out i'm not on a losing streak after all. my crystal palace bet WAS a winner. 2-1 after extra time, but 0-1 at full time. i really hope i haven't thrown the ticket away. GRR
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on perak +1.5 @ 1.50 = $7.50
and my losing streak continued. this sucks. same thing here, i think i'll stick to the safer bets. saffc have already qualified, and are looking to rest half their first team, including the likes of duric, wilkinson and shaiful esah. perak though, need a point at least to confirm their place in the next round, and i think they will go all out for it. also, perak are well-rested, not having played in 10 days. however, saffc are still a strong side, so i'll play it safe, and go for perak +1.5.
EDIT: turns out i'm not on a losing streak after all. my crystal palace bet WAS a winner. 2-1 after extra time, but 0-1 at full time. i really hope i haven't thrown the ticket away. GRR
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on perak +1.5 @ 1.50 = $7.50
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
BRISTOL CITY vs CRYSTAL PALACE (CHAMPIONSHIP)
<2.30> <3.10> <2.70>
crystal palace fell to a rather surprising 2-1 defeat at home to bristol city on saturday, and i must say i was quite impressed by the way bristol city played. however, i'm going to back crystal palace again today, despite james scowcroft's injury ruling him out of this crucial tie. crystal palace must win to have any chance of coming up into the premiership next season, and i fully expect them to do it.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on crystal palace @ 2.70 = $13.50
crystal palace fell to a rather surprising 2-1 defeat at home to bristol city on saturday, and i must say i was quite impressed by the way bristol city played. however, i'm going to back crystal palace again today, despite james scowcroft's injury ruling him out of this crucial tie. crystal palace must win to have any chance of coming up into the premiership next season, and i fully expect them to do it.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on crystal palace @ 2.70 = $13.50
Monday, May 12, 2008
SENGKANG vs TAMPINES (SINGAPORE CUP)
<8.90> <4.90> <1.23>
having endured a mostly-losing streak over the weekend, it's time to revert to safety bets for the time being. tampines have a good side on paper, while sengkang have a shit side, however you look at it. i think tampines should have no problems winning this one. whether they can do it convincingly is another thing, as sengkang love to defend very deep, and could yet frustrate the stags.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on tampines @ 1.23 = $12.30
having endured a mostly-losing streak over the weekend, it's time to revert to safety bets for the time being. tampines have a good side on paper, while sengkang have a shit side, however you look at it. i think tampines should have no problems winning this one. whether they can do it convincingly is another thing, as sengkang love to defend very deep, and could yet frustrate the stags.
- Eddy's prediction: $10 on tampines @ 1.23 = $12.30
KOREAN SUPER REDS vs GEYLANG UNITED (S-LEAGUE)
<1.35> <3.90> <7.55>
the korean super reds are in hot form, while geylang have been playing impressively, yet not getting the results. i think they are a good side, and so im tipping them tonight, to cause an upset in the singapore cup, which has been fairly predictable so far.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on geylang +1.5 @ 1.58 = $7.90
$5 on geylang @ 7.55 = $37.75
the korean super reds are in hot form, while geylang have been playing impressively, yet not getting the results. i think they are a good side, and so im tipping them tonight, to cause an upset in the singapore cup, which has been fairly predictable so far.
- Eddy's prediction: $5 on geylang +1.5 @ 1.58 = $7.90
$5 on geylang @ 7.55 = $37.75
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