Betting tips / Paul Robinson / 08 January 2012 / Leave a comment Bet Now View Market

In search of winners in the over/under 2.5 goals markets, Paul Robinson has stepped up to the plate in the absence of the Inside Man.

Levante v Mallorca
La Liga returns today after a winter break and early season surprise package, Levante, face Mallorca in what promises to be a drab encounter. The Frogs keep it very tight at the back in their own pond, securing four clean sheets in their last seven in the league, which included one against Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid. While they do have goals in them, I'm slightly concerned about how tuned up their key players will be after a couple of weeks off.

Mallorca are down in 14th and the main reason for that is that they are averaging less than a goal a game. Joaquin Caparros' men have fired three blanks in their last seven on the road, however they do keep it reasonably tight, conceding no more than two in six of their seven away from home this season, with the exception being a trip to the Nou Camp which is easily forgiveable.

Under 2.5 is odds-on here, but even that seems like value in what appears likely to be a snoozefest of epic proportions.

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Back under 2.5 goals @ [1.8]

Peterborough v Sunderland
Back to the FA Cup on Sunday for a clash between Championship Peterborough and Premier League Sunderland. Posh are usually the first side you look for when considering your over 2.5 multiple every week and while the goals have dried up recently, I have a feeling that they will be back with a vengeance for this one. Darren Ferguson's side have just the two blanks in 13 games in all competitions at London Road this season and they're yet to keep a clean sheet. Need I go on?

Sunderland have been revitalised since Martin O'Neill took charge and the Black Cats have suddenly found their shooting boots. Nine goals in their last four, Stephane Sessegnon hitting top form and with the self-proclaimed best striker in the world, Nicklas Bendtner in the line up, it all points to Sunderland blowing Peterborough away on Sunday and sailing through to round four.

Sunderland look good for the win here but I can't see Peterborough not getting on the score sheet, so overs looks a very safe bet for those who are trying to find a banker this weekend.

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Back over 2.5 goals @ [1.76]

Udinese v Cesena
If you ever fancy a bet on under 2.5 goals then Serie A is often the first port of call.

Udinese are third in the table and just two points off top spot. The key to their success has been their defensive record as they've conceded just nine goals all season. Francesco Guidolin has set the Little Zebras up to be extremely hard to beat and while they don't bang them in, they have generally been scoring a steady one or two per home match.

Cesena are second bottom in the division and are a pretty woeful outfit. The Seahorses have mustered a paltry eight goals from 16 matches and the only reason they aren't bottom is because their defence keeps it relatively tight. With just three goals on their travels this campaign, I can't see them adding to that this weekend against an ultra mean Udinese backline.

1-0 or 2-0 look like the most obvious scorelines and as I was expecting unders to be around the [1.65] mark, I'm more than tempted to get involved at [1.8].

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