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A-League betting: Victory keen to hold onto top spot

7 January 2009 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Tuesday's meeting of the big two in the A-League, Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United, could turn out to be crucial in the battle for the top. Read more

Premiership Betting: Free-falling Arsenal may even miss out on a Top 6 finish

7 January 2009 | About Editor | Soccer

The betting on Betfair suggests the Big Four plus Everton and Villa have the Top 6 places in the Premiership sewn up but Robert Hughes isn't so sure that a Fabregas-less Arsenal are a shoo-in and makes a case for the likes of Hull and Fulham. Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo: Will he be superstar or super sulk in the second half of the season?

7 January 2009 | About Editor | Soccer

With his dream move to Real Madrid little more than a mirage at the moment, Cristiano Ronaldo has struggled for form in recent weeks. But will he return to his best form over the next few matches or be guilty of on-field indiscipline, asks Dan Fitch. Read more

A-League betting: United in strong position

30 December 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Adelaide United face two games in four days which could see them take a stranglehold on the A-League premiership, writes Andy Morris. Read more

EPL Preview: Manchester United v Middlesborough

29 December 2008 | About Editor | Soccer

They are average, says Richard Walker, but Middlesborough are still capable of springing the type of shock results which provide exceptional value. Can they do it again at Old Trafford? Read more

Premier League Football Round-up: Liverpool put Magpies to the sword and Robinho stuns Rovers

29 December 2008 | About Editor | Soccer

Liverpool send message to rivals with stunning win, Chelsea held and Robinho breaks Blackburn hearts... Read more

Premier League Betting: Could Aston Villa win the title?

29 December 2008 | About Editor | Soccer

In a season that is proving to be tighter than usual at both ends of the Premier League, there is an impending threat to the status quo, says Feizal Rahman. But Martin O'Neill's ambitions extend far beyond this season. Read more

Football Betting: The Premier League Christmas wishlist

24 December 2008 | About Editor | Soccer

A North East cup, a crack at the big time for English bosses and a bit of steel for the Gunners - Frank Gregan may not believe in Santa but he knows what some of the Premier League's biggest names want for Christmas this year. Read more

A-League betting: Hard to pick top four

22 December 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Just five rounds to go, but if anything the A-League ladder is even harder to read than it was last season, writes Andy Morris. Read more

A-League betting: Time for Jets' luck to change

18 December 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

From champions to bottom spot on the A-League ladder; there can be few greater contrasts in the fortunes of the Newcastle Jets. But surely they're overdue some good fortune, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Club World Championship betting: Vidmar set to take the long view

18 December 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Adelaide United have the chance to finish fifth at the Club World Championship in Japan. But do they really care, asks Andy Morris? Read more

Champions League betting: Curtain falls on group stage

9 December 2008 | About Bob Pelekanakis | Soccer

The curtain falls on the Group Stage of the Champions League this week and, as promised, here is a way to profit from the climax of this competition before the top 16 head to the knock-out stage. Read more

Premiership Betting: Ashley Young delivers 439-1 early Christmas miracle

8 December 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco | Soccer

Two of the most hectic and exciting minutes of in-play soccer betting on Betfair take place as Ashley Young ensures at least one Aston Villa backer will feel the credit crunch a little less this Christmas. Read more

A-League: United can relax while others scramble

8 December 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Adelaide United will remain top of the A-League whatever happens in this round, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Premier League Betting: English players fall out of love with Ronaldo

4 December 2008 | About Barry Smith | Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or will probably be followed by FIFA's World Player of the Year award but that doesn't mean he's a shoe-in to retain his domestic accolades, says Ralph Ellis. Read more

Premier League Betting: Road is key in relegation riddle

4 December 2008 | About Barry Smith | Soccer

This season's Premier League basement battle is shaping up to be one of the closest ever. Can Andrew Atherley help us unravel the relegation riddle? Read more

A-League betting: Can Phoenix rise to the top?

2 December 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Three wins on the trot mean we should take Wellington seriously as potential A-League champions, writes Andy Morris. Read more

EPL betting: Big four not so grand

26 November 2008 | About Bob Pelekanakis | Soccer

Kicking yourselves for not having profited from Chelsea and Liverpool unexpectedly dropping points at home in the English Premier League last weekend? Read more

A-League Round 13: Top two know they can do it

26 November 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United face teams they have already beaten this season as they go looking to open up a gap at the top of the A-League, writes Andy Morris. Read more

A-League Round 12 Odds: A weekend to get excited about

19 November 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Two of the biggest games of the season in the A-League will sort the men out from the boys, writes Andy Morris. Read more

World Cup qualifier betting: Socceroos should outclass desperate Bahrain

17 November 2008 | About James Heffield | Soccer

The return of Harry Kewell and Mark Bresciano should help the Socceroos squeak over the line in Wednesday night's football World Cup qualifier against Bahrain in Manama, writes James Heffield. Read more

A-League round 10 odds: Unsung heroes can seize initiative

27 October 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Adelaide United are largely unheralded, even in South Australia, but at the moment they are very much the in-form team in the A-League, writes Andy Morris. Read more

A-League round 9: Melbourne to bounce back with a Victory

20 October 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

You could have thrown a blanket over the top four A-League teams last season, and this term is shaping up to be just as close, writes Andy Morris. Read more

A-League round 8 odds: Jets need to fly higher

14 October 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Eight months ago the Newcastle Jets were crowned A-League champions. Now they need to find their form to avoid being also-rans this season, writes Andy Morris. Read more

World Cup qualifier betting: Same again will do for Socceroos

12 October 2008 | About Andy Morris | Soccer

Australia know exactly what they need to do to beat Qatar in their AFC World Cup qualification game in Brisbane, writes Andy Morris. Read more

 

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