April 2012 - Soccer betting, odds and opinion

Champions League Betting: New Bayern Munich fans aplenty

Richard Aikman / 30 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Richard Aikman fills you in as to why Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham will be cheering on Bayern in the Champions League showdown with Chelsea. Read more »

EPL Betting: Derby will go to wire

Lee Dixon / 30 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon isn't expecting anything other than a low-scoring draw when the two Manchesters meet in their monday night Premier League match-up. Read more »

La Liga Betting: Real close to the big one

Paul Bugeja / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay assesses where the two bug guns of La Liga stand as the season comes to a close.Read more »

EPL Betting: Hail the home-coming heroes

Lee Dixon / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

When the Blues play embattled QPR at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League match-up on Sunday, Lee Dixon can already hear the crowds welcoming home the conquering heroes. Read more »

EPL Betting: Blackburn handed lifeline

Lee Dixon / 29 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Whether the Spurs season will be deemed a success or failure is in the balance, so Lee Dixon looks over their Premier League game against Blackburn to help assess which way it will go.Read more »

EPL Betting: Pressure on Dalglish

Lee Dixon / 28 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a miserable defeat last week, Lee Dixon wonders whether Kenny's Liverpool boys can get up for an away victory at Norwich. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Who to select?

Paul Bugeja / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Symons imagines Roberto Di Matteo will be shuffling his player pack deftly to ensure he selects the best squad possible as Chelsea prepares for two Cup finals.Read more »

EPL Betting: Chelsea will run over QPR

Paul Bugeja / 27 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Being short in defense won't trouble Chelsea too much when they meet poor travellers QPR in the EPL match-up on Sunday. Read more »

EPL Betting: Monday Manchester Marvel

Paul Bugeja / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Sergio Aguero's good record against United is something Andrew Atherley has taken into account as he looks at recent results and form-lines between Manchesters City and United in a bid to uncover the best bets ahead of Monday's Premier League showdownRead more »

EPL Betting: McLeish on borrowed time

Paul Bugeja / 26 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even taking in to account Aston Villa's horror run with injuries, Hannah Duncan lays their poor EPL season firmly at the feet of one of the most unpopular managerial appointments of the season.Read more »

EPL Betting: Rooney to get the Boot

Ralph Ellis / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Wayne Rooney has been in terrific form for Manchester United this season, and despite Robin van Persie being the PFA's Player of the Year, Ralph Ellis thinks the Man U star is deserving of the highest praise. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Madrid to deny Bayern

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

A confident Real Madrid effectively have La Liga in the bag, and so it's another piece of silverware of the Champions pedigree they are now eyeing off.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Barca knock out shock

Paul Bugeja / 25 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In a semi-final that had it all for Max Liu, Chelsea knocked out Barcelona to progress to the Champions League finals.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Tale of two cities

Matthew Walton / 24 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ahead of this week's second legs of the Champions League, Matthew Walton flips through the form-book to determine where the best bets lie.Read more »

EPL Betting: Can Harry sign off with four from four?

Richard Aikman / 23 April 2012 / Leave a comment

In a matter of weeks, Tottenham have gone from title contenders to Europa League candidates, and with Newcastle flying, Richard Aikman is fascinated to see who finishes in the top four.Read more »

EPL Betting: Battle of the Mans

Paul Bugeja / 23 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Who would have predicted an eight-goal draw at Old Trafford and Liverpool being beaten at Anfield...?Read more »

La Liga Betting: Mourinho has all the moves

Paul Bugeja / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid's win at the Camp Nou for the first time since May 2008 means three years of consecutive defeats for Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.Read more »

EPL Betting: Three for Man U

Lee Dixon / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The hammer blow delivered to Everton in last week's FA Cup will be something Lee Dixon feels Manchester United will take advantage of when they meet the Toffees in their Sunday Premier League match-up. Read more »

EPL Betting: Disappointing result for home-side

Paul Bugeja / 22 April 2012 / Leave a comment

An interesting mix of Premier League results this weekend mean different things to different clubs...Read more »

EPL Betting: Snoozefest but punter's delight

Paul Bugeja / 21 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Aston Villa and Sunderland Premier League match-up might not be the most exciting game of the weekend, but Gareth Purnell sees money to be made for eager EPL punters.Read more »

EPL Betting: Take out of sorts Spurs

Lee Dixon / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Emmanuel Adebayor is one of the players Lee Dixon feels hasn't quite been at the races for Spurs in recent weeks and who must stand up if they are to beat QPR in their next Premier League match-up.Read more »

EPL Betting: Persie for PFA player of year

Lee Dixon / 20 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Chelsea's mind possibly on their midweek Champions League date with Barcelona, Lee Dixon believes Arsenal are the bet in this weekend's Premier League match-up. Read more »

Europa League Betting: Bilbao weakness to be exposed

Kevin Hatchard / 19 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Kevin Hatchard suspects Athletic Bilbao's well-crafted plans to win the Europa League will fall short in the Portugese capital.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Chelsea to take it up to Barca

Lee Dixon / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Chelsea's reward for eliminating Benfica in the Champions League is a showdown with Barcelona, something Lee Dixon knows is a difficult task at the best of times...Read more »

EPL Betting: Wigan play way out of danger

Richard / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Skipper Gary Caldwell has been instrumental in Wigan's late surge, which has sent shockwaves through the Premier League.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Super Mario strikes

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 18 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Jose Mourinho was left fuming at the final whistle of the Champions League match that saw Bayern take the first leg lead in their defeat over Real. Read more »

Champions League Betting: Mourinho's men will rule

James Eastham / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Cristiano Ronaldo having an outstanding season, it's the Spanish visitors James Eastham believes are worth investing in when two European giants meet in Munich in Tuesday's Champions League match night.Read more »

Champions League Betting: League Slump good for Bayern

Richard / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Bundesliga hasn't held much luck for Bayern but the Champions League match up it has on tuesday night could be a different story.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Superpower battle

Matthew Walton / 17 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Matthew Walton thinks the numbers are good reading for fans of the German giants ahead of Madrid's midweek visit.Read more »

EPL Betting: Is Tevez the key to title?

Richard Aikman / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Tevez's hat-trick at Norwich was sublime and brought smiles to the Man U faithful, but RIchard Aikman feels his dressing room antics may have been the difference between success and failure.Read more »

EPL Betting: Walcott to help Arsenal take Emirates

Lee Dixon / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon is all over Theo Walcott being in such a rich vein of form, which means on Monday Arsenal can beat Wigan in their Premier League match-up at Emirates without concedingRead more »

EPL Betting: United go five points clear

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 16 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Manchester United beat Aston Villa convincingly but not without a little controversy.Read more »

EPL Betting: Man U to narrowly win

Lee Dixon / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Some may be expecting a goal-fest when Manchester United meet Aston Villa in their Sunday Premier League match-up, but not Lee Dixon, who thinks the margin will be narrow at best.Read more »

EPL Betting: Man U clean sheet no certainty

Soccer Widow / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The pressure is on the Reds to stay on track to win the title, and the Soccer Widow would like to suggest a few best bets for when they meet Aston Villa in their Sunday Premier League game.Read more »

Soccer Betting: FA Cup and EPL results

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

A come from behind win and a total romp were the two big stories in results in the FA Cup and Premier League this weekend so far. Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Sweet or sour for Spurs?

Lee Dixon / 15 April 2012 / Leave a comment

When North London meets west London in north-west London, Lee Dixon expects a tight affair in the weekend's second FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.Read more »

Champions League Betting: Real-Bayern over the years

Richard / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich two don't get on too well, so here's a look at how the animosity has festered over the decades......Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Jelavic can break deadlock

Lee Dixon / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon is preparing for Liverpool to suffer a bloody nose care of the Toffees when they meet them at Wembley in their weekend Premier League match-up. Read more »

EPL Betting: City's hopes to be dashed by Norwich

Lee Dixon / 14 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon warns Manchester City fans not to get too complacent about having a crack at the title and senses an upset when they meet Norwich in the early weekend Premier League kick-off.Read more »

EPL Betting: Dalglish next to go?

Richard / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Liverpool's alarming slump has claimed its first victim and there's every chance this is the first of several...Read more »

Soccer Betting: Pellegrini back to Real

Jonno Turner / 13 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Jonno Turner has a couple of Soccer tips across different leagues this weekend.Read more »

EPL Betting: Top of the Flops for 2012

Richard / 12 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With no dearth of candidates, it was fairly easy to compile this season's notable Premier League disappointments...Read more »

EPL Betting: Zamora is lifeline for QPR

Lee Dixon / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon feels Bobby Zamora can help Rangers pick up three points against an out-of-sorts Swansea side when they meet in their next Premier League match-up.Read more »

EPL Betting: Can Man City Bag three points?

Feizal Rahman / 11 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Feizal Rahman brings you the the stats, the insight and the tips for the big mid-week games in the Premier League.Read more »

La Liga Betting: Madrid must stay Real

Ben Lyttleton / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton isn't preparing to etch Real Madrid's name on the La Liga silverware just yet after a draw against Valencia and a tough tie with Bayern Munich to come. Read more »

EPL Betting: It's discipline that makes difference

Ralph Ellis / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Given the willy-nilly way cards have been handed out this season, Ralph Ellis believes discipline will be a defining factor in the race for the Premier League title.Read more »

EPL Betting: A must win for either side

Lee Dixon / 10 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon expects a share of the spoils on Tuesday night when the Reds meet the Rovers in their next Premier League match-up.Read more »

EPL Betting: Goodison brings good game

Gareth Purnell / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

As two of the Premier League's grittiest sides meet on Merseyside, Gareth Purnell recommends erring on the side of less goals than more when it comes to goal-score betting.Read more »

EPL Betting: United favourite for a reason

Joe Dyer / 09 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a much-expected Manchester United win over QPR , United go heavy odds-on to take out the Premier League title.Read more »

EPL Betting: United to march right through QPR

Lee Dixon / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

United are favourites in their Premier League match against QPR, but that doesn't mean Lee Dixon is prepared to hail them winners-elect just yet...Read more »

EPL Betting: What's wrong with City?

Lee Dixon / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The wheels have come off at Manchester City in recent games and there's more misery to come at The Emirates on Sunday, says Lee Dixon...Read more »

EPL Betting: Top-four looking good for Chelsea

Joe Dyer / 08 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After a last-minute score by Chelsea kept their top-four hopes alive, Joe Dyer pours over the results from a big day in the Premier League and considers the latest odds.Read more »

EPL Betting: Easy win for Stoke at home

Lee Dixon / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Wolves look lost at the moment, and Lee Dixon doesn't hold much hope for them finding their way again with a trip to Stoke in this weekend's Premier League match-up. Read more »

Serie A Betting: When third meets fourth

Dave Farrar / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

When Lazio meets Napoli this weekend in Serie A, Dave Farrar believes it will be a chance to shine for Napoli's Miguel Britos and that the away team will come away with the points.Read more »

EPL Betting: Classic could end in a draw

Lee Dixon / 07 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With Stephane Sessegnon in great form since returning from suspension, Lee Dixon expects goals in classic Premier League match style when Sunderland meet Spurs.Read more »

EPL Betting: A draw is as Good as Friday gets

Lee Dixon / 06 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Gilfy Sigurdsson's six goals in just 11 appearances is an almost certain indicator to Lee Dixon that he will get on the score-sheet in what will be a fine Premier League match between Swansea and Newcastle. Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Legends of years gone by

Alex Lee / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Alex Lee's list of nine FA Cup heroes of the past surprisingly contains one of the four rather than two-legged variety...Read more »

EPL Betting: Swans to be strong

Andrew Atherley / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Andrew Atherley believes Danny Graham and Swansea can cause Newcastle plenty of problems in their Good Friday Premier League match up. Read more »

Champions League: Chelsea semi-final underdogs

Joe Dyer / 05 April 2012 / Leave a comment

With a 'late-scare' win over Benefica, Chelsea move on to the semi-finals in the Champions League but remain an outside chance. Read more »

EPL Betting: Valencia the key for Man U

Richard / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Having featured 31 times for Manchester United this season, Antonio Valencia is fast becoming every bit as important as Wayne Rooney.Read more »

Champions League: Messi takes Barca through to semi

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Champions League see Barcelona and Bayern Munich in semi-finals box seats after two-goal margin wins overnight. Read more »

EPL Betting: Man City could be comeback kids

Richard / 04 April 2012 / Leave a comment

The Premier League archives reveal enough comebacks for Man City to not give up hope just yet..Read more »

Champ League Betting: Home doesn't mean a win

Richard / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Although the Opta stats are clearly in favour of home wins in several of tomorrow's Champion League matches, foregone conclusions are dangerous to make...Read more »

EPL Betting: Hot heads and conflict abound

Ralph Ellis / 03 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis ponders how a frenetic emotionally charged weekend in the Premier League has affected markets going into the pointy end of the season.Read more »

EPL Betting: Tough times at Ewood Park

Lee Dixon / 02 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon expects Blackburn to make life really tough for Manchester United when they meet them in their next Premier League match-up. Read more »

EPL Betting: Speculation affecting Spurs

Lee Dixon / 01 April 2012 / Leave a comment

Even though they have been struggling, Lee Dixon believes the Spurs will return to winning ways this weekend in their Premier League match-up with Swansea. Read more »

EPL Betting: Man City title chance evaporating

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 01 April 2012 / Leave a comment

After dropping points to Sunderland in this weekend's Premier League match-up, Jamie Pacheco is beginning to question their title chances. Read more »