No selections on the blog today, I only previewed one match on the email service, so will have to keep that solely for subscribers. Pretty sure that there will be something to share tomorrow, on what looks a very busy day.
The blog remains in fantastic form, with over 68% winners since December 23rd, that's 56 winners from just 82 selections. These are not short priced selections, in the last 8 days alone, there have been winners at 4.30, 2.66, 2.13 and 2.03, the lowest odds winner was 1.77.
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Good Luck.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE..........
Another nice day yesterday, with Torquay and the Chelsea half time draw obliging, so a very nice profit to add to the coffers.
I eventually covered 5 matches on the Sunday email, but have decided to keep these just for subscribers, so there will not be any previews on the blog today.
If you wish to subscribe to the service, you can find full details, including an archive and results on the new website, which can be found @ www.predictuwin.com . You can also ask any questions via the "contact us" tab/button on the site.
Good Luck .
I eventually covered 5 matches on the Sunday email, but have decided to keep these just for subscribers, so there will not be any previews on the blog today.
If you wish to subscribe to the service, you can find full details, including an archive and results on the new website, which can be found @ www.predictuwin.com . You can also ask any questions via the "contact us" tab/button on the site.
Good Luck .
Saturday, February 16, 2008
SATURDAY FOOTBALL ....
BLUE SQUARE PREMIERSHIP
TORQUAY UNITED - EBBSFLEET UNITED
Our recent BSP outright selection Torquay host Ebbsfleet and look in good shape, they have not conceded in over 500 minutes of football, will be very motivated, especially with leaders Aldershot facing Stevenage (3rd) tomorrow and the visitors, will currently be making the very long difficult journey west, after playing an away league match late on Thursday, just 41 hours recovery time, some nine of which has probably been spent on a bus !
Hosts do have a change of keeper today, but Martin Rice was the regular starter until very recently and this is not a concern.
6 points Torquay -3/4 ball 2.06 asian line.... NOW 1.99
GERMANY
BUNDESLIGA
ENERGIE COTTBUS - BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Cottbus look to be coming to terms with life in the Bundesliga, they have lost just once in 5 (and twice led in that 3-2 defeat to Leverkusen), scoring 12 goals and a win this afternoon, could take them out of the drop zone.
Dortmund are without a win in 3, conceding 10 goals, pretty poor on the road where they have a 2-2-6 record, however, it is the goals against column that makes you sit up and take notice, the 24 goals conceded, being the highest in the division.
Key game in Cottbus' season, they showed terrific spirit to come back from 3-1 down at Bochum last week to snatch a point and I expect them to be fired up today.
5 points Cottbus level ball 2.13 asian line.... NOW 1.93
ENGLAND FA CUP
CHELSEA - HUDDERSFIELD
Going to finish with a small bet at a big price. Visitors at +2.25 goals look quite interesting, will Chelsea really be interested in running up a hatful of goals, they have bigger fish to fry and a far more important game in midweek.
I did consider that, but have decided to play the half time draw, which is a very juicy price. Hosts have scored just one goal in the opening period of their last 6 starts and have only won one of their last 13 starts, by two or more goals.
Huddersfield are no mugs, they had four consecutive clean sheets before the midweek loss at Carlisle, when, no doubt, they were looking ahead to this fixture. They will be cheered on by 6000 travelling supporters and will take heart from their last visit here in 2006, in the 3rd round of the cup, they lost 2-1 to a late Chelsea winner, which would suit nicely.
3 points half time draw 4.0 + circa 4.30 on the exchanges.
Good Luck.
TORQUAY UNITED - EBBSFLEET UNITED
Our recent BSP outright selection Torquay host Ebbsfleet and look in good shape, they have not conceded in over 500 minutes of football, will be very motivated, especially with leaders Aldershot facing Stevenage (3rd) tomorrow and the visitors, will currently be making the very long difficult journey west, after playing an away league match late on Thursday, just 41 hours recovery time, some nine of which has probably been spent on a bus !
Hosts do have a change of keeper today, but Martin Rice was the regular starter until very recently and this is not a concern.
6 points Torquay -3/4 ball 2.06 asian line.... NOW 1.99
GERMANY
BUNDESLIGA
ENERGIE COTTBUS - BORUSSIA DORTMUND
Cottbus look to be coming to terms with life in the Bundesliga, they have lost just once in 5 (and twice led in that 3-2 defeat to Leverkusen), scoring 12 goals and a win this afternoon, could take them out of the drop zone.
Dortmund are without a win in 3, conceding 10 goals, pretty poor on the road where they have a 2-2-6 record, however, it is the goals against column that makes you sit up and take notice, the 24 goals conceded, being the highest in the division.
Key game in Cottbus' season, they showed terrific spirit to come back from 3-1 down at Bochum last week to snatch a point and I expect them to be fired up today.
5 points Cottbus level ball 2.13 asian line.... NOW 1.93
ENGLAND FA CUP
CHELSEA - HUDDERSFIELD
Going to finish with a small bet at a big price. Visitors at +2.25 goals look quite interesting, will Chelsea really be interested in running up a hatful of goals, they have bigger fish to fry and a far more important game in midweek.
I did consider that, but have decided to play the half time draw, which is a very juicy price. Hosts have scored just one goal in the opening period of their last 6 starts and have only won one of their last 13 starts, by two or more goals.
Huddersfield are no mugs, they had four consecutive clean sheets before the midweek loss at Carlisle, when, no doubt, they were looking ahead to this fixture. They will be cheered on by 6000 travelling supporters and will take heart from their last visit here in 2006, in the 3rd round of the cup, they lost 2-1 to a late Chelsea winner, which would suit nicely.
3 points half time draw 4.0 + circa 4.30 on the exchanges.
Good Luck.
SATURDAY PLANS ....
I sent the email out about an hour ago, it included previews of 5 football matches today, covering four domestic games and one from mainland Europe.
Likely to put one, maybe even even two of these on the blog here, or on the new site a little later. If you would like to receive all the selections, consider subscribing to the daily newsletter, costs are reasonable and full details can be found at www.predictuwin.com .
I will send a free copy of today's email, to anybody who subscribes today before 15.30 cet.
Good Luck.
Likely to put one, maybe even even two of these on the blog here, or on the new site a little later. If you would like to receive all the selections, consider subscribing to the daily newsletter, costs are reasonable and full details can be found at www.predictuwin.com .
I will send a free copy of today's email, to anybody who subscribes today before 15.30 cet.
Good Luck.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO PLAY AT HOME ....
DIVISION 2
CHESTERFIELD - PETERBOROUGH
Much has gone wrong at Saltergate and it is hard to put your finger on exactly what the cause might be . They have won just once in 8 starts, 5 times conceding 2 or more goals, registering only one clean sheet in 9 matches. Boro are a very talented side, perhaps too talented for Division 2, if they secure promotion, which I expect them to, they might be seen to better effect next season. They can close to within 3 points of the top 3 with a win and will probably be happier away home, who wouldn't in Division 2, where an away win is as likely as a home victory (see my recent stats post). Last night was very typical, 7 of the 10 matches, produced away wins and two of the others were leading by 2 and 3 goals respectively, before drawing, few teams seem comfortable on home soil.
The visitors have plenty of goals in them and it is hard to see the porous home defence keeping them at bay.
5 points Peterborough level ball 1.94 asian line.
CHESTERFIELD - PETERBOROUGH
Much has gone wrong at Saltergate and it is hard to put your finger on exactly what the cause might be . They have won just once in 8 starts, 5 times conceding 2 or more goals, registering only one clean sheet in 9 matches. Boro are a very talented side, perhaps too talented for Division 2, if they secure promotion, which I expect them to, they might be seen to better effect next season. They can close to within 3 points of the top 3 with a win and will probably be happier away home, who wouldn't in Division 2, where an away win is as likely as a home victory (see my recent stats post). Last night was very typical, 7 of the 10 matches, produced away wins and two of the others were leading by 2 and 3 goals respectively, before drawing, few teams seem comfortable on home soil.
The visitors have plenty of goals in them and it is hard to see the porous home defence keeping them at bay.
5 points Peterborough level ball 1.94 asian line.
Good Luck.
UEFA CUP ...........
ZENIT ST PETERSBURG - VILLARREAL
BRANN BERGEN - EVERTON
I was planning to bet Villarreal, but wanted to take them with the level ball option and the odds look a bit skinny now, so going to pass, but will add a few notes. Obviously Zenit are in their mid winter break and unusually, both teams are flying in from Spain, where ZSP have been training, for this match. Hosts sold two key defenders to English clubs and a replacement is not registered in time to play, Lombaerts is suspended and they will be forced to play a midfielder in central defence. Pretty cold in St Petersburg and some light snow.
Brann have not played since December 3rd, which is a terrible disadvantage and I can assure you that, dispite going for a Champions league spot in the Premiership, that Everton are very keen on this competition and with no league match at the weekend, can be expected to give their all, this is a club desperate for some silverware. No Arteta in the squad, but a "forgiven" Yakubu has been added and will be looking to get back into David Moyes' good book. Everton have won all 3 away ties in Europe and should make it 4 in a row.
5 points Everton -1/2 ball 1.77 + asian line.
BRANN BERGEN - EVERTON
I was planning to bet Villarreal, but wanted to take them with the level ball option and the odds look a bit skinny now, so going to pass, but will add a few notes. Obviously Zenit are in their mid winter break and unusually, both teams are flying in from Spain, where ZSP have been training, for this match. Hosts sold two key defenders to English clubs and a replacement is not registered in time to play, Lombaerts is suspended and they will be forced to play a midfielder in central defence. Pretty cold in St Petersburg and some light snow.
Brann have not played since December 3rd, which is a terrible disadvantage and I can assure you that, dispite going for a Champions league spot in the Premiership, that Everton are very keen on this competition and with no league match at the weekend, can be expected to give their all, this is a club desperate for some silverware. No Arteta in the squad, but a "forgiven" Yakubu has been added and will be looking to get back into David Moyes' good book. Everton have won all 3 away ties in Europe and should make it 4 in a row.
5 points Everton -1/2 ball 1.77 + asian line.
Good Luck.
WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL .....
I hope that you all looked at the new site www.predictuwin.com yesterday, as there was an extra free selection for blog readers, which provided a winner, at a decent price. Suggest you look at both sites for a couple of weeks, whilst I get into a routine.
Today , I previewed 4 matches on the email service and will try to cover a couple on the blog a little later. Some interesting match ups in the UEFA Cup, but plenty to ponder, with so many teams at a distinct disadvantage, due to being in their "off" season. Training and playing friendlies, is no substitution for the real thing.
Good Luck.
Today , I previewed 4 matches on the email service and will try to cover a couple on the blog a little later. Some interesting match ups in the UEFA Cup, but plenty to ponder, with so many teams at a distinct disadvantage, due to being in their "off" season. Training and playing friendlies, is no substitution for the real thing.
Good Luck.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
DIVISION 1 ..........
MILLWALL- SOUTHEND UNITED
Wow, I have been looking at Millwall's recent stats and they are enough to make even the toughest Lions fan weep.
The most recent home defeat to Doncaster was truly dire. Millwall had just 35% possession and not a single attempt on target, Rovers dominated and had an incredible 31 attempts on goal, the only surprise is that they did not score more than three goals !
It was little better at Forest over the weekend, meeting an inform host, about whom I have been receiving terrible reports, they again saw little of the ball and troubled the home goal very little.
Southend have picked up after a bit of a dip,have collected 7 points from 3 games and can go into a play-off place with a win this evening. Boss Steve Tillson did really well in the transfer window, signing a lot of talent, including strikers Alex Revell (£150k) from Brighton and Hal Robson -Kanu , England U19 International from Reading on loan. He is joined by fellow loanees Charlie Mulgrew , Wolves and Scotland U21 full back and Chelsea midfielder Anthony Grant, who impressed greatly at Wycombe last season.
Wow, I have been looking at Millwall's recent stats and they are enough to make even the toughest Lions fan weep.
The most recent home defeat to Doncaster was truly dire. Millwall had just 35% possession and not a single attempt on target, Rovers dominated and had an incredible 31 attempts on goal, the only surprise is that they did not score more than three goals !
It was little better at Forest over the weekend, meeting an inform host, about whom I have been receiving terrible reports, they again saw little of the ball and troubled the home goal very little.
Southend have picked up after a bit of a dip,have collected 7 points from 3 games and can go into a play-off place with a win this evening. Boss Steve Tillson did really well in the transfer window, signing a lot of talent, including strikers Alex Revell (£150k) from Brighton and Hal Robson -Kanu , England U19 International from Reading on loan. He is joined by fellow loanees Charlie Mulgrew , Wolves and Scotland U21 full back and Chelsea midfielder Anthony Grant, who impressed greatly at Wycombe last season.
5.5 points Southend level ball 2.04 asian line.
Good Luck.
TUESDAY MORNING .....
Very busy day today with a full lower league domestic programme in England, I have a lot of ideas and will definitely have some previews to share, so check back later.
The new website is now up and running and you can view it at http://predictuwin.com/ it may take a few days to get into a routine, but eventually, there will be more free to view blog content on www.predictuwin.com, than on here.
In addition to the blog, you can read the email archive going back over some 4-5 months and there will be lot's of new content added in the coming months..... take a look.
Back Later.
The new website is now up and running and you can view it at http://predictuwin.com/ it may take a few days to get into a routine, but eventually, there will be more free to view blog content on www.predictuwin.com, than on here.
In addition to the blog, you can read the email archive going back over some 4-5 months and there will be lot's of new content added in the coming months..... take a look.
Back Later.
Monday, February 11, 2008
TONIGHT'S FOOTBALL ..........
SCOTTISH FA CUP
MOTHERWELL - DUNDEE
Motherwell finally secured a win over Kilmarnock at the weekend, with an injury time winner, however, this doesn't tell the full story, as they dominated the game and created a host of goalscoring opportunities.
They now sit just a point behind Dundee United in 4th spot in the table, with 3 games in hand, they clearly look the third best team in the SPL this season.
Dundee should only really be interested in getting into the top flight. Only one team is promoted from Division 1 and they currently sit in second place, 7 points adrift of Hamilton, who they must still play twice. They are not in the greatest of form, having gone 5 games, 4 draws, without a win. Strikers Antoine-Curier and McMenamin, who have scored Dundee's last 3 goals between them, are both cup-tied this evening. Home win.
6 points Kilmarnock -3/4 ball 1.83 asian line.... now 1.77.
MOTHERWELL - DUNDEE
Motherwell finally secured a win over Kilmarnock at the weekend, with an injury time winner, however, this doesn't tell the full story, as they dominated the game and created a host of goalscoring opportunities.
They now sit just a point behind Dundee United in 4th spot in the table, with 3 games in hand, they clearly look the third best team in the SPL this season.
Dundee should only really be interested in getting into the top flight. Only one team is promoted from Division 1 and they currently sit in second place, 7 points adrift of Hamilton, who they must still play twice. They are not in the greatest of form, having gone 5 games, 4 draws, without a win. Strikers Antoine-Curier and McMenamin, who have scored Dundee's last 3 goals between them, are both cup-tied this evening. Home win.
6 points Kilmarnock -3/4 ball 1.83 asian line.... now 1.77.
Good Luck.
MONDAY PLANS ....
I have previewed three matches on the email service today, two in the UK, where I have some key team news and one from mainland Europe. Will probably put one of these on the blog later, providing the odds hold up.
The new website has now gone live, but apparently, it can take 24 hours for the web address to be viewable everywhere .... you learn something new every day ! I will put a link here as soon as possible.
Good Luck.
The new website has now gone live, but apparently, it can take 24 hours for the web address to be viewable everywhere .... you learn something new every day ! I will put a link here as soon as possible.
Good Luck.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
SUNDAY EVENING UPDATE ...
Schalke won, making a half century of winners in 49 days, that's 50 winners from 74 selections since December 23rd.
This week alone, I have given 7 from 9 winning selections, which made a profit of almost 29 points. I know that some of you have had a very good run following the blog recently, if you want to invest some of those profits, here is a final chance to join the subscription service at advantageous rates. You can sign up for three months via moneybookers, details can be found on this link, for £120, 177 euros or US239. This works out to about £1.30 per day and I paid much more than that for a single newspaper today. It is a saving of around 25% on the rates from tomorrow, when the new website goes live.
Yes, that's right, you can have all the GOWI selections delivered to your inbox every morning for 13 weeks, for less than 2 euros per day.
This offer can only be held open until midday Monday and payment can only be made by Moneybookers, or by Western Union transfer.
Good Luck.
This week alone, I have given 7 from 9 winning selections, which made a profit of almost 29 points. I know that some of you have had a very good run following the blog recently, if you want to invest some of those profits, here is a final chance to join the subscription service at advantageous rates. You can sign up for three months via moneybookers, details can be found on this link, for £120, 177 euros or US239. This works out to about £1.30 per day and I paid much more than that for a single newspaper today. It is a saving of around 25% on the rates from tomorrow, when the new website goes live.
Yes, that's right, you can have all the GOWI selections delivered to your inbox every morning for 13 weeks, for less than 2 euros per day.
This offer can only be held open until midday Monday and payment can only be made by Moneybookers, or by Western Union transfer.
Good Luck.
SUNDAY UPDATE .....
Since 23rd December I have given 73 selections on the blog, 49 of which have won, I am writing this before the kick off of the Schalke game. That is a 67.12% strike rate, over a huge sample of matches, it is more than two winners every three selections, if that sounds easy, try to pick 4 roughly even money winners, from 6 selections and if you are successful (well done !), try to do it again and then again, 12 times in total ..... then it is not so easy !
Look out for the new Celtic signing, about whom I wrote this earlier today ....
The visitors will be boosted by the inclusion of new signing Barry Robson, who can play down either wing and gives the Glasgow giants another option, or two.
He certainly did give them another option, a dead ball specialist, he scored direct from a free kick, with his very first touch of the ball. Keep an eye on him in the first goalscorer markets, it may take the oddsmakers a few weeks to shorten his price.
Good Luck.
Look out for the new Celtic signing, about whom I wrote this earlier today ....
The visitors will be boosted by the inclusion of new signing Barry Robson, who can play down either wing and gives the Glasgow giants another option, or two.
He certainly did give them another option, a dead ball specialist, he scored direct from a free kick, with his very first touch of the ball. Keep an eye on him in the first goalscorer markets, it may take the oddsmakers a few weeks to shorten his price.
Good Luck.
GERMANY .... BUNDESLIGA
DORTMUND - SCHALKE
This is arguably the biggest derby in Germany and one, totally dominated in recent seasons by Schalke. They have lost only once in 7 visits here, winning 4 and home and away, have tasted defeat just twice in 17 meetings.
They will be looking forward to facing a home defence that has kept just one clean sheet in 15 and has conceded 7 goals in their last two league starts.
Shalke will be without Kuranyi up front, which is a loss, but they have other attacking options and in the 4-1 win in the reverse fixture, he only contributed one goal. They are unbeaten in 10 starts, have only lost once on the road all season and a win will take them up into 3rd spot in the Bundesliga.
5 points Schalke -1/2 ball 2.66 general quote.
This is arguably the biggest derby in Germany and one, totally dominated in recent seasons by Schalke. They have lost only once in 7 visits here, winning 4 and home and away, have tasted defeat just twice in 17 meetings.
They will be looking forward to facing a home defence that has kept just one clean sheet in 15 and has conceded 7 goals in their last two league starts.
Shalke will be without Kuranyi up front, which is a loss, but they have other attacking options and in the 4-1 win in the reverse fixture, he only contributed one goal. They are unbeaten in 10 starts, have only lost once on the road all season and a win will take them up into 3rd spot in the Bundesliga.
5 points Schalke -1/2 ball 2.66 general quote.
Good Luck.
SCOTLAND ... SPL
ABERDEEN - CELTIC
Aberdeen have gone off the boil recently, collecting just 4 points from a possible 15 and conceding 11 goals. They have several key injuries today and will be meeting a very motivated Celtic side, who need the 3 points to close the gap on Rangers to just 4 points and keep the title race alive.
The visitors will be boosted by the inclusion of new signing Barry Robson, who can play down either wing and gives the Glasgow giants another option, or two. They look back on track, have won their last 6 starts, conceding just a single goal and have a tremendous record against the Dons. They are 12-1-0 in the last 13 meetings, winning 6 from 7 at Pittodrie.
6 points Celtic -1 ball 2.03 + asian line.
Good Luck.
Aberdeen have gone off the boil recently, collecting just 4 points from a possible 15 and conceding 11 goals. They have several key injuries today and will be meeting a very motivated Celtic side, who need the 3 points to close the gap on Rangers to just 4 points and keep the title race alive.
The visitors will be boosted by the inclusion of new signing Barry Robson, who can play down either wing and gives the Glasgow giants another option, or two. They look back on track, have won their last 6 starts, conceding just a single goal and have a tremendous record against the Dons. They are 12-1-0 in the last 13 meetings, winning 6 from 7 at Pittodrie.
6 points Celtic -1 ball 2.03 + asian line.
Good Luck.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
CHAMPIONSHIP ....
LEICESTER CITY- PLYMOUTH ARGYLE
City got sloppy last week, conceding very early and again in injury time at Blackpool last week, after fighting back and dominating the middle period of the game. Boss Ian Holloway was left fuming and is sure to have his troops fired up today, especially facing his former club, with whom he now has a poor relationship and is left so angered by recent claims, that the two might end up in court. He really wants this one today, he knows the visiting players very well and as we discussed last week, Argyle have sold all their better players and look booked for midtable at best. City face a very difficult trip to Watford in midweek, so, just 4 points clear of relegation, need to continue their strong recent home form, which has seen 10 points collected and just one goal conceded in 4 starts.
6 points Leicester City -1/2 ball 2.10 general quote.
Good Luck.
City got sloppy last week, conceding very early and again in injury time at Blackpool last week, after fighting back and dominating the middle period of the game. Boss Ian Holloway was left fuming and is sure to have his troops fired up today, especially facing his former club, with whom he now has a poor relationship and is left so angered by recent claims, that the two might end up in court. He really wants this one today, he knows the visiting players very well and as we discussed last week, Argyle have sold all their better players and look booked for midtable at best. City face a very difficult trip to Watford in midweek, so, just 4 points clear of relegation, need to continue their strong recent home form, which has seen 10 points collected and just one goal conceded in 4 starts.
6 points Leicester City -1/2 ball 2.10 general quote.
Good Luck.
BLUE SQUARE PREMIERSHIP ....
DROYLSDEN - ALTRINCHAM
I am taking another chance on Altrincham, who are showing some fight and goals in them, they have scored twice in 4 of their last 6, a run during which they collected 8 points, which is only 5 less than the home team have managed all season.
Droylsden have conceded 72 goals in 28 starts, including 28 in their last 9, two or more in 8 of those, pretty dire statistics . They are without suspended striker Steve Daly, which should make it easier for Altrincham to keep their only real goalscoring threat, Jody Banim, quiet. Survival seems a lost cause for the hosts, so we can expect them to play an open style and I expect the visitors to score at least twice, so we have to take them, at a decent price.
5 points Altrincham -1/2 ball 2.50 general quote.
Good Luck.
I am taking another chance on Altrincham, who are showing some fight and goals in them, they have scored twice in 4 of their last 6, a run during which they collected 8 points, which is only 5 less than the home team have managed all season.
Droylsden have conceded 72 goals in 28 starts, including 28 in their last 9, two or more in 8 of those, pretty dire statistics . They are without suspended striker Steve Daly, which should make it easier for Altrincham to keep their only real goalscoring threat, Jody Banim, quiet. Survival seems a lost cause for the hosts, so we can expect them to play an open style and I expect the visitors to score at least twice, so we have to take them, at a decent price.
5 points Altrincham -1/2 ball 2.50 general quote.
Good Luck.
Friday, February 08, 2008
FRANCE ..... LIGUE 2
BASTIA - TROYES
Bastia are one the few teams that are in position to challenge the top 3 sides and hosting a direct rival in Troyes, who currently hold the coveted 3rd spot, they will have to go looking for maximum points. The hosts certainly have goals in them, they have scored 15 in their last 7 at home and in their last 17 starts, have on eight occasions, scored 3 or more goals, a fantastic total anywhere, but especially by French standards. Troyes will no doubt sit back and look for the point that would suit them, having said that, they have scored in their last 4 away starts and keeping Bastia at bay for 90 minutes, will not be easy.
H2h wise, the last 6 meetings have all contained two or more goals, at an average of 2.67 per start, well above the mean for French football.
6 points "over" 2 goals 1.85 asian line.
Elsewhere, LE HAVRE- GRENOBLE FOOT their last 7 meetings have all produced two or more goals, unlike STADE de REIMS - GUEUGNON, where their last 5 meetings have just totalled two goals, with 4 from 6 ending all square.
Bastia are one the few teams that are in position to challenge the top 3 sides and hosting a direct rival in Troyes, who currently hold the coveted 3rd spot, they will have to go looking for maximum points. The hosts certainly have goals in them, they have scored 15 in their last 7 at home and in their last 17 starts, have on eight occasions, scored 3 or more goals, a fantastic total anywhere, but especially by French standards. Troyes will no doubt sit back and look for the point that would suit them, having said that, they have scored in their last 4 away starts and keeping Bastia at bay for 90 minutes, will not be easy.
H2h wise, the last 6 meetings have all contained two or more goals, at an average of 2.67 per start, well above the mean for French football.
6 points "over" 2 goals 1.85 asian line.
Elsewhere, LE HAVRE- GRENOBLE FOOT their last 7 meetings have all produced two or more goals, unlike STADE de REIMS - GUEUGNON, where their last 5 meetings have just totalled two goals, with 4 from 6 ending all square.
Good Luck.
ENGLAND ... CHAMPIONSHIP ......
CHARLTON - CRYSTAL PALACE
Big South London derby between two promotion hopefuls and this is unlikely to be for the feint hearted. Much has been made of the fantastic job that Neil Warnock has done in ultra short time at Palace, but we should keep in mind, that this is a very young and inexperienced group of players. Their incredible run has come to an end recently and they have collected only a single point, from games against Southamptton and Leicester, both inferior teams to Charlton.
The Addicks also came down to earth with a bump, losing at Scunthorpe last weekend, they did restrict Scunny to just one attempt on target in 90 minutes, but that was enough to seal their fate. They are keen to get back on track and will be looking to impose themselves on the youngsters, Charlton are one of the few teams to out muscle Stoke this season, so are quite a daunting team. The signing of striker Andy Gray gives them plenty of options up front, with Iwelmu, Varney and McLeod all vying to start alongside him. They have pace to spare and are one of the few teams able to compete with Palace in this department. So, all in all, they look to hold all the aces. Greg Halford, who has struggled in the Premiership, but looked a class act in this division, has joined on loan fron Sunderland and will make his debut tonight, he looked very impressive in a reserve outing on Tuesday,key player Zheng Zhi, played for China on Wednesday, but is expected to return from Dubai in time to take his place.
6 points Charlton -1/4 ball 1.98 asian line.
Big South London derby between two promotion hopefuls and this is unlikely to be for the feint hearted. Much has been made of the fantastic job that Neil Warnock has done in ultra short time at Palace, but we should keep in mind, that this is a very young and inexperienced group of players. Their incredible run has come to an end recently and they have collected only a single point, from games against Southamptton and Leicester, both inferior teams to Charlton.
The Addicks also came down to earth with a bump, losing at Scunthorpe last weekend, they did restrict Scunny to just one attempt on target in 90 minutes, but that was enough to seal their fate. They are keen to get back on track and will be looking to impose themselves on the youngsters, Charlton are one of the few teams to out muscle Stoke this season, so are quite a daunting team. The signing of striker Andy Gray gives them plenty of options up front, with Iwelmu, Varney and McLeod all vying to start alongside him. They have pace to spare and are one of the few teams able to compete with Palace in this department. So, all in all, they look to hold all the aces. Greg Halford, who has struggled in the Premiership, but looked a class act in this division, has joined on loan fron Sunderland and will make his debut tonight, he looked very impressive in a reserve outing on Tuesday,key player Zheng Zhi, played for China on Wednesday, but is expected to return from Dubai in time to take his place.
6 points Charlton -1/4 ball 1.98 asian line.
Back later with some more news for tonight's action.
FRIDAY UPDATE ...........
I previewed four matches on the email service today and also wrote some notes on two other games, planning to carry one or two of these on the blog later this afternoon, but not exactly sure at the moment.
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The new website will be open to all next week, probably from late Monday morning, will put a link up on here and hope that you will take a look. There is a blog on the site, which carries free to view content. You can also view emails in full, going back over a 4-5 month period and subscribers have access to a full range of services. I will continue to post on here, but there will be more content on the new site.
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As usual, the only way to be sure of receiving all the content, is to join the subscription service, details can be found on www.bestbets4free.blogspot.com . Rates are set to rise shortly, so if you are planning to join, now, is as good a time as any.
The new website will be open to all next week, probably from late Monday morning, will put a link up on here and hope that you will take a look. There is a blog on the site, which carries free to view content. You can also view emails in full, going back over a 4-5 month period and subscribers have access to a full range of services. I will continue to post on here, but there will be more content on the new site.
Back Later.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL .....
ISRAEL - NORTHERN IRELAND
Big game for Israel, where only a win ,will aid their qualification hopes. They look a talented bunch and won the reverse fixture 3-1 in October, impressing everyone, this came on the back of a 2-2 draw with group big favourites Germany and they look a class above the Irish, who will be without two key players in McCaffrey and Waterworth. They should get plenty of home support, as this is being played immediately before the full team fixture.
6.5 points Israel -3/4 ball 1.85 asian line.... now 1.75
Good Luck.
Big game for Israel, where only a win ,will aid their qualification hopes. They look a talented bunch and won the reverse fixture 3-1 in October, impressing everyone, this came on the back of a 2-2 draw with group big favourites Germany and they look a class above the Irish, who will be without two key players in McCaffrey and Waterworth. They should get plenty of home support, as this is being played immediately before the full team fixture.
6.5 points Israel -3/4 ball 1.85 asian line.... now 1.75
Good Luck.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
TONIGHT'S FOOTBALL ....
U21 INTERNATIONAL
ENGLAND - IRELAND
There is a pretty big quality difference between these two teams. The Irish have just 4 players currently with Premiership clubs, plus two with Celtic, they have one "name" in the side. Eighteen of the English team are with top flight clubs and at least 11, could be termed regular starters, most could be named by even casual obsevers of "the beautiful game".
England have conceded just a solitary goal in 6 qualifying matches, that coming in a 1-1 away draw, to their only real group rivals, Portugal, last time out. They won the reverse fixture 3-0 and with places in the full squad still up for grabs, the whole team will be out to impress new n.t boss Fabio Capello, as indeed will U21 coach Stuart Pearce, who is part of the Italian's backroom team and will be joining up with him after this game, with a full report on the U21's. So, I do not see anything other than a fully committed performance and expect class to tell. Ireland have managed only a single goal in 4 qualifying matches.
England Under-21 squad: Hart (Man City), Heaton (Man Utd), Lewis (Peterborough), Gardner (Villa), Mancienne (Chelsea), Mattock (Leicester), Shawcross (Stoke), Taylor (Newcastle), Wheater (Middlesbrough), Huddlestone (Tottenham), Johnson (Middlesbrough), Lennon (Tottenham), Milner (Newcastle), Muamba (Birmingham), Noble, (West Ham), O'Hara (Tottenham), Surman (Southampton), Jerome (Birmingham), Moore (Aston Villa), Vaughan (Everton), Walcott (Arsenal).
6.5 points England U21 -1.75 goals 2.03 asian line.... now 1.93
Good Luck.
ENGLAND - IRELAND
There is a pretty big quality difference between these two teams. The Irish have just 4 players currently with Premiership clubs, plus two with Celtic, they have one "name" in the side. Eighteen of the English team are with top flight clubs and at least 11, could be termed regular starters, most could be named by even casual obsevers of "the beautiful game".
England have conceded just a solitary goal in 6 qualifying matches, that coming in a 1-1 away draw, to their only real group rivals, Portugal, last time out. They won the reverse fixture 3-0 and with places in the full squad still up for grabs, the whole team will be out to impress new n.t boss Fabio Capello, as indeed will U21 coach Stuart Pearce, who is part of the Italian's backroom team and will be joining up with him after this game, with a full report on the U21's. So, I do not see anything other than a fully committed performance and expect class to tell. Ireland have managed only a single goal in 4 qualifying matches.
England Under-21 squad: Hart (Man City), Heaton (Man Utd), Lewis (Peterborough), Gardner (Villa), Mancienne (Chelsea), Mattock (Leicester), Shawcross (Stoke), Taylor (Newcastle), Wheater (Middlesbrough), Huddlestone (Tottenham), Johnson (Middlesbrough), Lennon (Tottenham), Milner (Newcastle), Muamba (Birmingham), Noble, (West Ham), O'Hara (Tottenham), Surman (Southampton), Jerome (Birmingham), Moore (Aston Villa), Vaughan (Everton), Walcott (Arsenal).
6.5 points England U21 -1.75 goals 2.03 asian line.... now 1.93
Good Luck.
TUESDAY ....
I have sent out previews of three fooball matches on the email service today and am likely to cover one of them on here, later in the day.
Been taking a look at some stastics from european football leagues this morning ...
If it's goals that excite you, give Greece a miss, their top division averages just 2.17 goals per game and the second tier, a really miserly 1.81.
Of the major european footballing nations, it will come as no surprise that France (2.18) provides the fewest and Netherlands (3.14) the most goals.
Best for home wins is Romania (52%), followed by Germany, Greece and Scotland SPL, all with 49%. Least, are supplied by English Division 2 (37%), well clear of France 2 (41%), Scotland Div 1 (41%) and Italy (42%).
Few away wins in Austria (18%) and Portugal (19%), if looking for road teams to back, turn your attention to England Div 2 (38%), Slovenia (35%) and the SPL (33%).
You will really struggle to find a draw amongst Scotland's finest, just 18% in the SPL, easily the lowest in Europe , followed by Germany with 23%. Having seen the total goals scored, most would name Greece as the best for draws and you would be correct, with a whopping 36%, followed by France 2, Austria and Portugal, all with 34%.
So, think long and hard before taking any team playing away in Austria or especially Portugal, where even the big two struggle on the road and half the league, have just 3 wins between them.
With the average "true" price of a draw in the SPL 5.50 and 4.33 in the German Bundesliga, be wary of taking any stalemate at "traditional" quotes, if you can lay them at such, take a secoond look.
Don't be scared of backing visiting sides in England Division 2, where an away win is as likely as a home, the only league that can make this claim.
Good Luck.
Been taking a look at some stastics from european football leagues this morning ...
If it's goals that excite you, give Greece a miss, their top division averages just 2.17 goals per game and the second tier, a really miserly 1.81.
Of the major european footballing nations, it will come as no surprise that France (2.18) provides the fewest and Netherlands (3.14) the most goals.
Best for home wins is Romania (52%), followed by Germany, Greece and Scotland SPL, all with 49%. Least, are supplied by English Division 2 (37%), well clear of France 2 (41%), Scotland Div 1 (41%) and Italy (42%).
Few away wins in Austria (18%) and Portugal (19%), if looking for road teams to back, turn your attention to England Div 2 (38%), Slovenia (35%) and the SPL (33%).
You will really struggle to find a draw amongst Scotland's finest, just 18% in the SPL, easily the lowest in Europe , followed by Germany with 23%. Having seen the total goals scored, most would name Greece as the best for draws and you would be correct, with a whopping 36%, followed by France 2, Austria and Portugal, all with 34%.
So, think long and hard before taking any team playing away in Austria or especially Portugal, where even the big two struggle on the road and half the league, have just 3 wins between them.
With the average "true" price of a draw in the SPL 5.50 and 4.33 in the German Bundesliga, be wary of taking any stalemate at "traditional" quotes, if you can lay them at such, take a secoond look.
Don't be scared of backing visiting sides in England Division 2, where an away win is as likely as a home, the only league that can make this claim.
Good Luck.
Monday, February 04, 2008
MONDAY UPDATE ....
I am just sticking with the Egypt bet (below) on the blog today, my other two selections, given on the email service have been well backed , one from 1.92 to 1.80 and the other, hammered from 2.13 to 1.87, so much of the value has now gone.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS ..........
EGYPT- ANGOLA
Egypt can field their strongest possible side from the off tonight, with playmaker Mohamed Aboutrika and key striker Mohamed Zidan ready to start. This gives them so many more options and they should be far too strong for Angola, who can be pleased with their tournament so far. These two met in a warm up game, pre tournament, early last month, it ended 3-3 ,but the difference in class was clear. I also think that it is key, that two of Angola's top players, Flavio and Gilberto, earn their living in Egypt, playing for the biggest club team Al Ahly. Not saying that there will be anything funny , sure that both will do their best, but Al Ahly is one of the biggest clubs in Africa, maybe the biggest, with truly massive support and returning to Cairo, having put the national team out of this tournament, would not be my idea of a fun time.
5.5 points Egypt -1/2 ball 1.85 asian line.... now 1.80
Good Luck.
Egypt can field their strongest possible side from the off tonight, with playmaker Mohamed Aboutrika and key striker Mohamed Zidan ready to start. This gives them so many more options and they should be far too strong for Angola, who can be pleased with their tournament so far. These two met in a warm up game, pre tournament, early last month, it ended 3-3 ,but the difference in class was clear. I also think that it is key, that two of Angola's top players, Flavio and Gilberto, earn their living in Egypt, playing for the biggest club team Al Ahly. Not saying that there will be anything funny , sure that both will do their best, but Al Ahly is one of the biggest clubs in Africa, maybe the biggest, with truly massive support and returning to Cairo, having put the national team out of this tournament, would not be my idea of a fun time.
5.5 points Egypt -1/2 ball 1.85 asian line.... now 1.80
Good Luck.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
NFL ... SUPERBOWL XLII ............
NEW YORK GIANTS - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Patriots are looking to become the first team in history to go 19-0 in a single season. They have rewritten the record books already and their total points, touchdowns, Brady's 50 td passes and Moss' 23 td receptions, are all the best we have ever seen.
The Giants have set a record of their own and their 10 straight road wins in one season, is unlikely to ever be beaten.
These two met in the final game of the regular season , the Giants led 28-16 before Brady rallied New England to a 38-35 win. That has been indicative of recent Patriots wins, which have been a little more workmanlike, than what went before. They have lost their last 5 and 7 from 8 games "against the spread", New York have covered in their last 5.
Twelve points + is a very big handicap to overcome and NY have come together as a team, Eli Manning has shaken off his nerves and has not thrown an interception in the post season. What a family double it would be, if he could emulate brother Payton's win in last years finale.
Underdogs have a decent record in the "World Championship", winning 12 times and it is a toss up handicap wise, with the favourites winning ATS in 21/41 Superbowl's. Giants and the points for me.
5.5 points New York +12.5 points Vegas line 1.91.
I like a couple of specials too...
Let's start with Randy Moss, he has never shown his fantastic best in the post season, in 6 playoff appearances, he has yet to register more than 4 receptions and over 90 yards receiving, only once. Hills have his over/under total receiving yards set at 90.5, Ladbrokes have done their homework and have it at a full 10 yards less. Given his playoff record, under is clearly the way to go.
4.5 points under 90.5 yards 1.83 Hills.
Pinnacle have put him in a handicap match bet with Plaxico Burress and the NY receiver gets a 20.5 yard start, which looks huge. Moss has a single reception in each of this year's p/o games, averaging 16 yards, in his 3 games Burress' average is 5.3 receptions and almost 66 yards. In the previous meeting, Moss had a great day, with 100 yards, but Burress managed 84, so would still have been a handicap winner. This looks a strong bet, Moss, as usual will come in for special attention, so is as valuable to the team as a decoy and might not see too much of the ball.
5 points Burress +20.5 points 1.87 Pinnacle.
Finally, a tiny bet on any Giant to score two or more touchdowns, if this turns into a shootout, it is a huge price. It happened in the earlier meeting, in 2 of their 3 p/o games and in 4 of their last 5 starts, so no forlorn hope.
2 points any New York player to score two touchdowns 3.62 Pinnacle.
Most of these bets will be offered elsewhere, so shop around.
Good Luck.
Patriots are looking to become the first team in history to go 19-0 in a single season. They have rewritten the record books already and their total points, touchdowns, Brady's 50 td passes and Moss' 23 td receptions, are all the best we have ever seen.
The Giants have set a record of their own and their 10 straight road wins in one season, is unlikely to ever be beaten.
These two met in the final game of the regular season , the Giants led 28-16 before Brady rallied New England to a 38-35 win. That has been indicative of recent Patriots wins, which have been a little more workmanlike, than what went before. They have lost their last 5 and 7 from 8 games "against the spread", New York have covered in their last 5.
Twelve points + is a very big handicap to overcome and NY have come together as a team, Eli Manning has shaken off his nerves and has not thrown an interception in the post season. What a family double it would be, if he could emulate brother Payton's win in last years finale.
Underdogs have a decent record in the "World Championship", winning 12 times and it is a toss up handicap wise, with the favourites winning ATS in 21/41 Superbowl's. Giants and the points for me.
5.5 points New York +12.5 points Vegas line 1.91.
I like a couple of specials too...
Let's start with Randy Moss, he has never shown his fantastic best in the post season, in 6 playoff appearances, he has yet to register more than 4 receptions and over 90 yards receiving, only once. Hills have his over/under total receiving yards set at 90.5, Ladbrokes have done their homework and have it at a full 10 yards less. Given his playoff record, under is clearly the way to go.
4.5 points under 90.5 yards 1.83 Hills.
Pinnacle have put him in a handicap match bet with Plaxico Burress and the NY receiver gets a 20.5 yard start, which looks huge. Moss has a single reception in each of this year's p/o games, averaging 16 yards, in his 3 games Burress' average is 5.3 receptions and almost 66 yards. In the previous meeting, Moss had a great day, with 100 yards, but Burress managed 84, so would still have been a handicap winner. This looks a strong bet, Moss, as usual will come in for special attention, so is as valuable to the team as a decoy and might not see too much of the ball.
5 points Burress +20.5 points 1.87 Pinnacle.
Finally, a tiny bet on any Giant to score two or more touchdowns, if this turns into a shootout, it is a huge price. It happened in the earlier meeting, in 2 of their 3 p/o games and in 4 of their last 5 starts, so no forlorn hope.
2 points any New York player to score two touchdowns 3.62 Pinnacle.
Most of these bets will be offered elsewhere, so shop around.
Good Luck.
SPAIN ... LA LIGA
RECREATIVO - SEVILLE
Home side are in the relegation zone, but Primera is so tight, that they are only 7 points adrift of the visitors, who currently lie in a healthy looking 7th spot.
Seville's only have eyes on a top 4 finish and securing another Champions League place, to do so, they will have to start winning on the road in the league. Their away form (1-2-7) is a real mystery, however, if they are to close the eight point gap, it is a problem that they are going to have to address. Today is as good as time as any to start they might argue and they can take heart from their h2h record with Recreativo. They have not lost in 5 trips here, winning the last 3 and overall, have won the last 7 meetings.
However, we know that Recreativo's need is much greater and they will never get a better chance to take one of these Andulisian derbies, as Seville have incredible injury/missing (!) and suspension problems, with the following players all out.....
Keita, Kanoute, Crespo, Navarro, Chevanton, Adriano, Navas and Kone.
Hosts travel to high flying Espanol next and could find themselves in real trouble if they do not get something today, Seville home and away are two very different sides and that is without their horrendous problems. we have to take the hosts, especially getting a start.
6 points Recreativo +1/4 ball 1.93 asian line.... now 1.90
Home side are in the relegation zone, but Primera is so tight, that they are only 7 points adrift of the visitors, who currently lie in a healthy looking 7th spot.
Seville's only have eyes on a top 4 finish and securing another Champions League place, to do so, they will have to start winning on the road in the league. Their away form (1-2-7) is a real mystery, however, if they are to close the eight point gap, it is a problem that they are going to have to address. Today is as good as time as any to start they might argue and they can take heart from their h2h record with Recreativo. They have not lost in 5 trips here, winning the last 3 and overall, have won the last 7 meetings.
However, we know that Recreativo's need is much greater and they will never get a better chance to take one of these Andulisian derbies, as Seville have incredible injury/missing (!) and suspension problems, with the following players all out.....
Keita, Kanoute, Crespo, Navarro, Chevanton, Adriano, Navas and Kone.
Hosts travel to high flying Espanol next and could find themselves in real trouble if they do not get something today, Seville home and away are two very different sides and that is without their horrendous problems. we have to take the hosts, especially getting a start.
6 points Recreativo +1/4 ball 1.93 asian line.... now 1.90
Good Luck.
ENGLAND ... PREMIERSHIP
FULHAM - ASTON VILLA
Hosts have to start winning games and soon, to have any chance of Premiership survival.
At least at Craven Cottage they score goals, their total of 16, is greater than all their relegation rivals.
Villa score a large percentage of their goals from set pieces, the main taker of these is Ashley Young and he is suspended today, missing his first game of the season, which could prove key. MON's side have not kept a clean sheet in 11 starts.
Therefore, we can expect Fulham to score, it they do, it is likely to come early. They are much stronger in the opening 45 minutes, infact, in a first half league table, they would be 6th and pushing for a european spot, they have led in 9 and only trailed in 4 of 24 starts. After the break, they have "lost" 22 points.
I am going to keep things simply and stick to a straight bet, but given these stats, a bet on the Londoners seems likely to offer great hedging potential.
5.5 points Fulham +1/4 ball 2.09 asian line.... now 1.98
Hosts have to start winning games and soon, to have any chance of Premiership survival.
At least at Craven Cottage they score goals, their total of 16, is greater than all their relegation rivals.
Villa score a large percentage of their goals from set pieces, the main taker of these is Ashley Young and he is suspended today, missing his first game of the season, which could prove key. MON's side have not kept a clean sheet in 11 starts.
Therefore, we can expect Fulham to score, it they do, it is likely to come early. They are much stronger in the opening 45 minutes, infact, in a first half league table, they would be 6th and pushing for a european spot, they have led in 9 and only trailed in 4 of 24 starts. After the break, they have "lost" 22 points.
I am going to keep things simply and stick to a straight bet, but given these stats, a bet on the Londoners seems likely to offer great hedging potential.
5.5 points Fulham +1/4 ball 2.09 asian line.... now 1.98
Good Luck.
UNSTOPPABLE TIGER ..........
Tiger Woods came from 4 strokes back to snatch victory in the Dubai desert Classic, with 5 birdies in the final 7 holes.
Amazingly, the gap between world number one Woods and number two Phil Mickleson, is far greater than the one between big Phil and the golfer ranked number 1000 in the world !
When it looked as though the field were closing in on Woods, he stepped up a gear and has taken things to a whole new level, wonder how good he could be if someone was pushing him ?
Back later.
QUICK UPDATE ....
I have now sent today's email and think it is a pretty good one, even if I do say so myself !
The first event covered starts at 16.00 UK time and if anyone joins the email service before 15.00, I will start their subscription from tomorrow and send today's by return, as a bonus.
Blogwise, I will definitely cover one of the football matches on here and cannot let the Superbowl pass without some comment .
Back Later.
The first event covered starts at 16.00 UK time and if anyone joins the email service before 15.00, I will start their subscription from tomorrow and send today's by return, as a bonus.
Blogwise, I will definitely cover one of the football matches on here and cannot let the Superbowl pass without some comment .
Back Later.
SUNDAY MORNING ..........
Norwich left it late yesterday, but believe me, we were overdue getting one in our favour, especially after Bilbao blew a two goal lead late on Thursday, in a match their opponents should have been happy to lose by a single goal !
Still , we are looking at another good week on the blog, 7 of the 11 selections having won since Monday.
I am just putting the finishing touches to today's email and am pretty happy with the selections, it contains fairly extensive previews of four events today, with seven (!) suggested bets. Hopefully, I will be able to put something from these onto the blog later today.
The only way to get access to all the GOWI offerings , is to subscribe to the email service, further details can be found, as usual on http://www.bestbets4free.blogspot.com/ .
The new website is now (finally) open to subscribers and once fully tested, will be available to all, so keep checking back for further details, it features an email archive that you can read in full, going back some 5 months and a host of other features, including a free to read, daily blog.
We have plenty to look forward to today, especially the Superbowl, where the New England Patriots, are looking to become the first team in NFL history to go 19-0. Almost as exciting as Brentford winning again yesterday !
Good Luck.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
CHAMPIONSHIP ....
NORWICH CITY - PRESTON NORTH END
City are unbeaten in 10 league games and have signed a number of very promising youngsters from Premiership clubs on loan. The best of these could well be Kieran Gibbs from Arsenal, he is held in high regard by Arsene Wenger and was the only player the frenchman allowed to leave the Gunners on loan, understand that this is because, of his frienship with Norwich boss Glenn Roeder.
PNE have had a fantastic week with the win at Derby in the cup and the home victory over league leaders WBA in midweek. However, that is bound to have left them a little drained, as they were chasing shadows for much of the latter, Albion dominated possession and created 16 attempts on goal, a large % of which (11) being on target. They had two men sent off very late in that game and have 3 suspended today. I expect them to come back down to earth with a bump at Carrow Road.
6 points Norwich -1/2 ball 2.09 asian line.
City are unbeaten in 10 league games and have signed a number of very promising youngsters from Premiership clubs on loan. The best of these could well be Kieran Gibbs from Arsenal, he is held in high regard by Arsene Wenger and was the only player the frenchman allowed to leave the Gunners on loan, understand that this is because, of his frienship with Norwich boss Glenn Roeder.
PNE have had a fantastic week with the win at Derby in the cup and the home victory over league leaders WBA in midweek. However, that is bound to have left them a little drained, as they were chasing shadows for much of the latter, Albion dominated possession and created 16 attempts on goal, a large % of which (11) being on target. They had two men sent off very late in that game and have 3 suspended today. I expect them to come back down to earth with a bump at Carrow Road.
6 points Norwich -1/2 ball 2.09 asian line.
Good Luck.
Friday, February 01, 2008
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ....
FRENCH CUP
RACING STRASBOURG - METZ FC
Derby game here and definitely no love lost between these two sides. Both will welcome a little relief from league action. Metz are doomed and will be back in Ligue 2 next season, so they will, no doubt, be 100% concentrated on getting one over on their local rivals this evening.They would be my choice for the game getting a 3/4 ball handicap start, with Racing still having survival in the top flight as their priority.
However, I am going to take the "over", there are normally goals in this match up and 7 of the last 8 meetings have produced 2 or more goals, 6 have had 3 or more and the overall average is 3.125 goals.
Racing have had 2 or more in 13 from 16 starts, Metz in 16 from 19, including the last 8. They have met once already this season Strasbourg winning 2-1 in a bad tempered affair in Metz, a match where they were plenty of chances (total 25) at both ends.
5.5 "over" 2 goals 1.80 asian line.... NOW 1.71
Good Luck.
RACING STRASBOURG - METZ FC
Derby game here and definitely no love lost between these two sides. Both will welcome a little relief from league action. Metz are doomed and will be back in Ligue 2 next season, so they will, no doubt, be 100% concentrated on getting one over on their local rivals this evening.They would be my choice for the game getting a 3/4 ball handicap start, with Racing still having survival in the top flight as their priority.
However, I am going to take the "over", there are normally goals in this match up and 7 of the last 8 meetings have produced 2 or more goals, 6 have had 3 or more and the overall average is 3.125 goals.
Racing have had 2 or more in 13 from 16 starts, Metz in 16 from 19, including the last 8. They have met once already this season Strasbourg winning 2-1 in a bad tempered affair in Metz, a match where they were plenty of chances (total 25) at both ends.
5.5 "over" 2 goals 1.80 asian line.... NOW 1.71
Good Luck.
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