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A trip to pools..

May 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Well i was at the Singapore pools outlet just now and i though i would like to try my luck this week. The rule is that never bet against teams involved in a relegation battle and i think this rule is quite correct. Therefore i would normally leave out the bottom few but this week i bought mainly on those few.

Fulham vs Birmingham

There’s a high possiblilty that this game will end up draw so i decided to put my money on 1-1($6) and 2-2($11). If i’m at live betting, having a small sum at odd goals would save some money if the result go either way.

Reading vs Tottenham

Reading could win here but they are up against a Spurs side capable of scoring.  A draw(3.20) looks a good bet but i missed out 1-1(6.50)

Blackburn vs derby

The question here is how many goals can Blackburn score. I think its 2 so 2-0(5.70) is my bet.

I left out man utd match because the odds is really not good and (1/2) is -2 1/2 goals so man utd have to win by 3 clear goals to collect money which i think may not happen.

Best Bet

I would put all my money on a blackburn win but the payout is a measly 1.20 which i think is not worth it. Most value for money is actually Fulham vs Birmingham at 2-2($11). The opening odds was $13 by the way. I’m banking on this result to collect my winnings too. I actually bet on Newcastle and Chelsea too. Chelsea 1-0($6.50) and 2-1($7) but i will be more than happy not to collect money on this result. I think i’m going for 2 goals also.  

Categories: Soccer Betting

How i wish i can enter the contest..

May 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment

hmmm i have been quite interested in the newpaper reader vs tipster challenge every week so i’ll be challenging them here whenever i can. Since nothing is at stake except “face”, you guys can join mi as well. =)

As i have reviewed the matches earlier, i should not elaborate alot on my predictions then.

Man utd vs West Ham

Man utd have the firepower and they will want to settle this quick. Man utd 2-0, H-H

Fulham vs Birmingham

A draw is on the card for these 2 evenly match teams. 2-2 draw with the match at 1-1 at half-time.

Bolton vs Sunderland

Bolton have more desire to win. 1-0 win with the tie goalless at half time.

Aston villa vs wigan

Villa to win 1-0, goalless at half time as wigan will be defending like mad.

My predictions are pretty much similar to the tipsters except for the match between villa and wigan. I think Tipster 1 will win though. Lets see who come out top, beginner’s luck maybe haha 

Categories: Weekly Challenge

EPL Previews- 03/05/2008(relegation 6-pointers)

May 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Well this week matches proved to be as interesting as ever, I’ll be previewing some of the matches playing later at night.

Man Utd vs West Ham

The Hammers has been the bogey team for the Red Devils in the previous season with a particular Carlos Tevez netting the winner last season. West Ham had been playing very well against Man Utd but they have nothing to play for in this game and the Devils will not want the title to slip up at their home turf.  Man utd for a comfortable 2-0 win. Watch out for Tevez against his old club although i’m no so sure he will start the game after running his heart out against Barcelona.

Fulham vs Birmingham

The “Big Match” of the night! A relegation 6 pointers up for grab. Both team are in the bottom three and a win here could be crucial. Fulham is at home and they will need the 3 points more. With both Bolton and Reading playing at home against teams with nothing to play for, this match will be nothing short of drama and hard tackling. A draw is on the card and i’m going for a 2-2 draw as the team are pretty on par and could even out eah other.  

Bolton vs Sunderland

Like I said earlier, Sunderland have nothing  to play for but one man could spolit the party for Bolton- Roy Keane. The former Man utd captain doesnt like to lose but with preimer league status next season safe already, Roy Keane may just instruct his players to enjoy the game. Bolton to win 1-0

Blackburn vs Derby

It would be quite foolish to back Derby away from home. They are the worst team in the EPL in history. If Derby get something out of this game, Santa Cruz shall just go Man Utd next season and play for true winner. Blackburn to win comfortably 2-0.

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth

Portsmouth is looking forward to the FA cup finals. They will not play as well but they are the best away team outside of the big 4. Boro still have an outside chance of being relegated. Play safely can try for 0-0 draw.

Reading vs Tottenham

Reading needs points to stay up and their home form is one of the better of the teams involved int he relegation battle. They should not lose to a Spurs side already looking forward to next season where Juande Ramos can weave his magic. Berbatov may scores though. Try 1-1 draw.

Aston Villa vs Wigan

Wigan is 5 points ahead of Birminham. A draw tonight could make sure of safety and they will park the bus at Villa Park tonight to look for the draw. Villa is chasing Everton for that coveted 5th place and knowing that Everton faces an extremely tough match against Arsenal, Martin O’Neil boys sholud not let the chance slip. Wigan’s away form is not that good also so a home win is on the card. 1-0 win for Villa. I like Steve Bruce though they held Chelsea to a draw.

That’s all for tonight matches. 1 more hour to kick off!! All Man utd fans hold your breath!

                                                   

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