October 2009

Premier League betting: Birmingham v Man City

Jaymes Monte / 31 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With the takeover of Birmingham City finally complete Sunday's game reads like a before and after advert for football's multi-billionaire investors. Jaymes Monte takes a look at a fixture which may have a considerably different feel to it in a...Read more »

Bettorlogic's Injuries and Suspensions Column: Spurs will miss Lennon

Bettorlogic / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Bettorlogic have compiled a report using our player analysis tool Player PRO highlighting the most important players that are likely to be missing in the Premier League this weekend....Read more »

Premier League Preview: Saturday 3pm Kick-offs

Mike Norman / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Mike Norman has a 'magnificent' seven Premier League games to preview for us this weekend and has decided to use a vital weapon in search of winning selections - form and stats. Best Bet: Back Over 3.5 Goals at [3.8]...Read more »

SPL Betting Preview: Killie will be no pushovers as Celtic try to click

John Girvan / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After tough weekend last time out, John Girvan is backing Celtic, St Johnstone and Dundee United to improve his fortunes......Read more »

The Championship Betting: Halloween doesn't scare Keane

Andrew French / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It may be Halloween weekend, but a lot more people are scared of Roy Keane than they are of ghosts and ghouls, especially as the Ipswich manager is still looking for his first win. Andrew French reckons Saturday's the day....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

Richard Walker / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Richard Walker expects a proper old school North London derby unravel before our eyes on Saturday lunchtime with red cards, needle and plenty of goals with the [2.52] on over 3.5 goals looking the best bet of the match....Read more »

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals Column: North London derby to produce goals once again

Ed Nicholson / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson carries on trying to find the value in Betfair's Premier League over/under 2.5 goals markets. This week goals at the Emirates and Goodison Park seem to be on the cards....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday October 30

The Joker / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

The Pay As You Lay Column: Three odds-on shots worth taking on in England, Spain and France

Andrew Atherley / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Andrew Atherley will be selecting three odds-on shots worth laying. But there's a catch: he only gets paid by betting.betfair.com if at least two prove to be winning bets. This week he's banking on overs in a Premier...Read more »

Ben Davies: 'I'm backing Hanns to achieve great things at Notts'

Ben Davies / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Notts County midfielder discusses the arrival of a new manager who can bring success to Meadow Lane, the horrors of living in a hotel and the joys of home cooking and good friends....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers

Dan Fitch / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Blackburn Rovers face another tough away trip as they take on Manchester United. Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch expects a United win, but wonders where the goals will come from. Best bet: Back Rooney to score first @ [4.5]....Read more »

Non-League Betting Preview: Unfashionable Workington make an attractive bet

Gary Boswell / 29 October 2009 / 2 Comments

As looks ahead to an action-packed weekend of non-league football, the Boz bids to rediscover his form with a couple of bankers....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Thursday October 29

The Joker / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

League One Betting Preview: Lions can win ugly

Alan Dudman / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Hard times for Tranmere, Millwall hit top form and Walsall quality competes with Wycombe's workers. Alan Dudman selects the weekend's best League One bets......Read more »

League Two Betting Preview: Bury are in rude health

Ian Lamont / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Bury can maintain their excellent away record, the Millers kick on with title challenge and it's backs to the wall for Stanley. Ian Lamon selects the best League Two bets......Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Arsenal's young Gunners still on track for Carling Cup glory

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City all book their places in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup....Read more »

The Perfect Punter Chapter 12: Fate, faith and being sick of the footballing life of Brian

Perfect Punter / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A keen football betting fan, The Perfect Punter tells us about two cracking bets involving Liverpool that got away and why journeyman midfielder Brian Howard shouldn't expect any Christmas cards from in the foreseeable future....Read more »

Premier League Betting: United are still not over Ronaldo

Andrew Atherley / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Manchester United are yet to fully adapt to life after Ronaldo and are struggling for goals at Old Trafford. Chelsea, meanwhile, are hammering them in......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Redknapp can crown great year with derby win

Frank Gregan / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Spurs had "one of those days" against Stoke last weekend but they dusted themselves down mid-week in the Carling Cup and can record a famous victory over Arsenal on Sunday......Read more »

Ben's Banter: Shrewsbury's David Hibbert

Ben Herd / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Aldershot's right-back receives a warm welcome on his return to Shrewsbury and catches up with an ex-team-mate who has taken League Two by storm this season......Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Wednesday October 28

The Joker / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

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Carling Cup Betting Preview: Arsenal v Liverpool

Feizal Rahman / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Liverpool's away form hasn't been good this season but, after beating Manchester United at the weekend, are they ready to triumph over Arsenal's youngsters at the Emirates?...Read more »

Carling Cup Betting Round-up: Owen class seals United win

maxliu / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Holders through to quarter-finals after Owen gives youngster lesson in finishing......Read more »

World Cup Betting: Who should be on the plane to South Africa

Paul Moon / 27 October 2009 / 1 Comments

There's a while to go and injuries and form will inevitably have a role to play but Paul Moon knows who would be on the plane to South Africa if he was Fabio Capello. Michael Owen doesn't make the cut....Read more »

Championship Betting: Strachan is far better at managing than keeping secrets

Ralph Ellis / 27 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Gordon Strachan's "leaked" wish-list of loan signings on his first day at Middlesbrough brought many a chuckle in the Media but it's a sign of his intentions and the fact he means business, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Tuesday October 27

The Joker / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

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Premier League Betting: Lennon's Twist Sees Him Shouting To The Bench

Dan Fitch / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

They don't make them like they used to. After Aaron Lennon refused to play on for Spurs, Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch looks at how the modern footballer has become a wimp....Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Barnsley v Man Utd

Mike Norman / 26 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It wasn't that long ago that Barnsley were knocking Liverpool and Chelsea out of the FA Cup. Now presented with the chance to eliminate United from the Carling Cup, "Mystical" Mike Norman thinks it's a real possibility....Read more »

Premier League Betting: A weekend of missed opportunities

Ralph Ellis / 26 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis tells us about a number of missed betting opportunities of his own and a number of missed opportunities for the likes of Everton, Manchester City, Man Utd and Tottenham. All of which have allowed Chelsea to re-establish themselves...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Monday October 26

The Joker / 26 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

'Crisis' over at Anfield but was there ever one in the first place?

Feizal Rahman / 25 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Feizal Rahman thinks Benitez has not received enough praise for his achievements at Anfield, which will make today's win all the sweeter...Read more »

Premier League Title Odds Update: Liverpool back in it after winning Anfield mega-clash

Joe Dyer / 25 October 2009 / Leave a comment

United beaten 2-0 as Liverpool haul themselves back in the title chase...Read more »

Premier League Title Betting: Chelsea put the pressure on United ahead of Liverpool test

Joe Dyer / 24 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Five-nil Blackburn battering sends the Blues to the top of the league...Read more »

Sofa so good for football fans with Betfair

Joe Dyer / 24 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The biggest sofa in footy is touring the country as Betfair's Front Room campaign kicks off...Read more »

Premier League Betting: West Ham v Arsenal

Richard Walker / 24 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Arsene Wenger will celebrate his birthday with three Premier League points at Upton Park on Sunday, says Richard Walker...Read more »

Welcome to The Betfair Front Room

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Find out about the football fan initiative everyone is talking about......Read more »

Betterlogic's Injuries and Suspensions Column: Black Cats' defence may be vunerable without Cattermole

Bettorlogic / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ahead of a busy Premier League weekend, Betterlogic look at how the absences of some key players may affect our betting....Read more »

Liverpool v Manchester United Betting: The match preview

James Eastham / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

James Eastham considers the stats, the injuries and the odds before deciding that Sir Alex Feguson's men are the strong selection for this match. Plus the other good bets available on the game....Read more »

SPL Betting Preview: Mowbray's ultimatum could pay dividends

John Girvan / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tony Mowbray has told his Celtic players to improve or leave; it's the kind of threat that could work for or against you says John Girvan, but the Celtic Park club should still record a victory this weekend....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

Dan Fitch / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

If you're struggling to defend set pieces, then you don't want to be playing Blackburn, but Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch still fancies Chelsea to claim all three points in Saturday's evening kick off. Best Bet: Under 2.5 goals @...Read more »

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals Column: Chelsea to carry on scoring freely

Ed Nicholson / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson looks at Arsenal's visit to Upton Park and Blackburn's trip to Stamford Bridge in search of the best bets on the Betfair over/under 2.5 goals markets....Read more »

Liverpool v Man Utd Betting: Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 goals?

Ed Nicholson / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Whereas most of the talk ahead of this match will obviously be about who walks away with the points, Ed Nicholson turns his attentions to the ever-popular over/under 2.5 goals market and tells us which way he is swaying.......Read more »

The Pay as you Lay Column: Upton Park could be potential banana skin for Gunners

Andrew Atherley / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Andrew Atherley will be selecting three odds-on shots worth laying. But there's a catch: he only gets paid by betting.betfair.com if at least two prove to be winning bets. This week, Arsenal against West Ham and two offerings...Read more »

Leona Lewis and Elton John doesn't inspire eleven footballers, says Ben Davies

Ben Davies / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Notts County midfielder on Sven Goran Eriksson's assurances, bad musical tastes and dreaming of facing Nottingham Forest in a competitive match....Read more »

The Championship Betting: Hot and Cold Scunny can win again

Andrew French / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's fair to say that Scunthorpe United aren't the most consistent team in the Championship, but when they're hot they're hot, says Andrew French, and he fancies them to beat struggling Peterborough on Saturday....Read more »

Premier League betting: Wolves v Aston Villa

Jaymes Monte / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Villa are looking solid this season and will have a tentative eye on a top four place, but Wolves' inconsistency make them a difficult team to bet on. Jaymes Monte tries to decipher an angle of attack for Saturday's early...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday October 23

The Joker / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Steve Staunton

Ralph Ellis / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With the big game at Anfield on Sunday, Betfair thought we'd look at the roots of the hottest rivalry in English football. So we headed off to meet new Darlington manager Steve Staunton who was playing for Liverpool back when...Read more »

Why I'm backing Liverpool against Manchester United this weekend...

Joe Dyer / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ignore the form, ignore the drift, ignore the injuries - Liverpool can defeat manchester United on Sunday to make a decisive return to the title chase, says Joe Dyer....Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Fans who are worth a goal a game

Gary Boswell / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell tells us about FC United, who have something of the Manchester United of old about them and some of the most vocal supporters in the land. This weekend they're outsiders against Northwich Victoria in the FA Cup and...Read more »

Liverpool v Manchester United Betting: How the Betfair market got it dramatically wrong

Matthew Walton / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A week ago Liverpool were clear favourites to beat Man Utd in Sunday's big showdown. A series of events has seen the odds flip-flop but "Magical" Mathew Walton wonders whether the home side should ever have been favourites and whether...Read more »

League One Betting: Free scoring Saints to take on solid Dons defence

Alan Dudman / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman looks at some of this weeks big games in League One, including a mouthwatering contest on the South coast where MK Dons travel down to Southampton to take on one of the league's form sides....Read more »

League Two Betting: Peschisolido's promotion push

Ian Lamont / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Almost a third of the way through the season and Paul Peschisolido appears to be risiing to the challenge at Burton Albion. Ian Lamont looks at Peschisolido's reign so far and casts an eye forward to this weeks fixtures....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Thursday October 22

The Joker / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

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Europa League Betting: British duo set for a tough night

Mike Norman / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman is of the opinion that both Fulham and Celtic will do well to gain wins over quality sides Roma and Hamburg respectively when the Europa League continues on Thursday. Who are we to disagree?...Read more »

Liverpool v Man Utd Betting: The greatest rivalry in English footbal

Frank Gregan / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan tells us how there are many derbies and rivalries in English football but none quite match the competitiveness and intensity of this North Western clash. Here are a few reasons why these two aren't best buddies and incidents...Read more »

Liverpool Betting: Reds can't cope without injured duo of Gerrard and Torres

Andrew Atherley / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Atherley crunches the numbers to find out exactly how many points per match the star duo of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres is worth and how much Liverpool miss them when they're absent as Rafa Benitez's season looks to...Read more »

Championship Betting: Shock at The Riverside as Southgate is sacked

Mike O’Donnell / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Middlesbrough have sacked manager Gareth Southgate despite sitting fourth in the Championship. Chairman Steve Gibson blamed falling attendances at the Riverside for his decision....Read more »

Ben's Banter: Bury's Wayne Brown

Ben Herd / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After a busy week for Aldershot Town's Ben Herd, he managed to catch up with Bury's influential goalkeeper, Wayne Brown....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Wednesday October 21

The Joker / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Champions League Betting Review: Night of shocks across Europe as Liverpool, Barcelona and Inter all fail in front of home fans

Joe Dyer / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Anfield woes continue as Liverpool go down to fourth straight defeat leaving Champions League qualification in doubt...Read more »

Notts County: Sven rules out homecoming

Mike O’Donnell / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Swedish FA confirm that Sven Goran Eriksson will not be making a return to his homeland following extensive talks about managing his national side....Read more »

Champions League Betting: CSKA Moscow v Manchester United

Ben Lyttleton / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Manchester United will have to overcome jet lag, the cold and injuries if they are to get anything out of this trip to CSKA Moscow but there is a gulf in class between the sides nonetheless and all things considered,...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Crouching striker, hidden party animal?

Ralph Ellis / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis tells us why photos in today's papers of Peter Crouch in party mood raise questions about a possible lack of discipline in the Spurs ranks.....Read more »

The Championship Betting: Out-of-form Toon can gain overdue win

Andrew French / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Three games without a victory might not sound a lot, but to a quality side like Newcastle United it definitely represents a bad run says Andrew French; and he's fully expecting them to get back to winning ways tonight....Read more »

Premier League Betting: The First Rule Of Football Is That Nobody Knows The Rules

Dan Fitch / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Everyone is talking beach balls at the moment, but Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch has sympathy for the referee. After all, how can we judge a man for not knowing a rule that none of us knew either?...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Tuesday October 20

The Joker / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

World Cup Play-Offs Betting: Hard luck of the Irish as they draw France

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Giovanni Trapattoni heard the news he didn't want to hear as France's name was pulled out of the hat as the Republic of Ireland's opponents in the World Cup play-offs. Meanwhile, Portgal won't be ecstatic about their draw either as...Read more »

Champions League Betting: AZ Alkmaar v Arsenal

James Eastham / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The hosts have yet to show the sort of quality that suggests they can compete against the better sides in this season's competition, so back Arsenal to enjoy a comfortable evening in Holland on Tuesday, writes James Eastham. Best bet:...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Doing the basics right

Ralph Ellis / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As Everton failed to deal with route one tactics and Chelsa succumbed to two goals from set-pieces, Ralph Ellis looks at the importance of doing the simple things well and the rewards for those who do them....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Monday October 19

The Joker / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Premier League Sunday Round-up: Lively North-west derbies see Rovers triumph and City held

maxliu / 18 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Blackburn up to 12th after eventful derby win and City draw at Wigan after Zabaleta is sent off......Read more »

Premier League Betting Preview: Fulham v Hull City

Richard Walker / 18 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Twenty goals shipped in eight Premier League games - including hammerings both home and away - point to opposing Hull City away at Fulham, live on ESPN on Monday night, writes Richard Walker....Read more »

Premier League Betting Round-up: United are title favourites after Chelsea defeat

maxliu / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Sir Alex's side overtake Blues at the top of table and Liverpool lose again......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Blackburn v Burnley

Mike Norman / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It may not be the most high profile derby to be played in the Premiership says Mike Norman, but when Blackburn host Burnley this Sunday, Lancashire pride is very much at stake. Best Bet: Back Any Unquoted in Correct Score...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Wigan v Manchester City

Dan Fitch / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The erratic Wigan Athletic will be looking to rise to the occasion when they face Manchester City, just as they did against Chelsea. However, Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch expects a City win. Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ [1.96]...Read more »

The Championship Betting: In-from Cardiff can win again

Andrew French / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a case of win one, lose one, draw one for most Championship sides at the moment says Andrew French, but in-form and free scoring Cardiff can win again when they host Crystal Palace on Saturday....Read more »

SPL Betting Preview: Gers go for the jugular

John Girvan / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Once again the Old Firm are talking about fleeing the SPL. We've heard it all before, so let's focus on the here and now. First up this weekend Rangers can build on their Old Firm victory by grabbing an early...Read more »

Bettorlogic's Injuries And Suspensions Column: Are Man Utd better off without Rooney?

Bettorlogic / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As injuries and suspensions rule out some of the Premier League's best players for the weekend's matches, Bettorlogic tell us how we can benefit from knowing what happens when they're absent......Read more »

The Pay As You lay Column: Liverpool and Chelsea to be stopped in their tracks

Andrew Atherley / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Andrew Atherley will be selecting three odds-on shots worth laying. But there's a catch: he only gets paid by betting.betfair.com if at least two prove to be winning bets. Here is this week's offering.....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Money can't buy you love but can it buy you Premier League survival?

Ralph Ellis / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis tries to get to the bottom of what's going on at Birmingham City where Carson Yeung has promised as much as £40m for Alex McLeish to spend on players in the near future....Read more »

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals Column: Goals at the Stadium of Light

Ed Nicholson / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson crunches the numbers, weighs up the odds and recommends the best Premier League bets this weekend on the over/under 2.5 goals markets......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Aston Villa v Chelsea

James Eastham / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

James Eastham is unconvinced by Carlo Ancelotti's league leaders - so he's backing Aston Villa to get something out of their Saturday lunchtime encounter. Best bet: Aston Villa v Chelsea draw @ [3.8]....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday October 16

The Joker / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

League One Betting: Baptism of fire for Gary Waddock

Alan Dudman / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Aldershot's Gary Waddock has taken over the reigns from Peter Taylor at Wycombe Wanderers and visitors Colchester are unlikely to make life easy for him in his first match in charge, says Alan Dudman. Plus the best of the rest...Read more »

Non-League Betting: X marks the spot

Gary Boswell / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell returns to his (so far) profitable strategy of backing three draws to level stakes this weekend - if one comes in, you're in profit. Gateshead v Chester is the first match on the list, read on to find...Read more »

League Two Betting: The season Rochdale can kick on

Ian Lamont / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian Lamont tells us what's new in League Two this week, ahead of another intriguing round of fixtures, where Rochdale can get another win that will help them in yet another promotion quest....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Thursday October 15

The Joker / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Managers getting sacked is just part of the game, says Ben Davies

Ben Davies / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After yet another eventful week at Meadow Lane, Ben Davies gives us his views on outgoing manager Ian McParland, the candidates to suceed him and why Craig Bellamy would always be welcome at Notts....Read more »

World Cup Qualifiers: Crouch helps England sign off in style

maxliu / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England third favourites to triumph in South Africa after securing comfortable win. Meanwhile, drama in Italy brings in big prices......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Supporters have a right to know who owns clubs

Frank Gregan / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan served in the armed forces but he knows a bit about market forces too. Here, he explains how foreign money has produced a lack of accountability in English football. Meanwhile, will new investment keep Pompey up?...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Republic of Ireland v Montenegro

Daniel McDonnell / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ireland may have made the play-offs but they should still have enough to get past Montenegro...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Optimum conditions for Fulham and Stoke provide optimum betting opportunities

Andrew Atherley / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Forever in search of interesting trends, Andrew Atherley tells us why our money should be on Fulham and Stoke this weekend....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Wednesday October 14

The Joker / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Ben's Banter: Morecambe's Stuart Drummond

Ben Herd / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben celebrated his first home start since returning from injury with a 4-1 win over Morecambe. The visitors' Stuart Drummond managed to put his disappointment at the result to one side for long enough to chat to Ben.......Read more »

World Cup Betting: England v Belarus

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England finish off their qualifying campaign with a home tie against Belarus. A match they are likely to win even without the injured duo of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney but don't expect the floodgates to open in terms of...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Tuesday October 13

The Joker / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Proof That Footballers Do Tweet FA

Dan Fitch / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As a freelance journalist, Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch perfectly understands the pressure of filling your day when you've finished work by lunchtime. He takes a break from his life of leisure to look at footballers on Twitter....Read more »

Notts County Exclusive: Player tells Betfair of shock at manager's sacking

maxliu / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Notts County midfielder describes shock as McParland is sacked and speculation mounts surrounding big name replacement......Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Could expectations be dashed at high altitude?

Ralph Ellis / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

When it comes to World Cup betting, punters need to consider more than the teamsheets, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Monday October 12

The Joker / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

World Cup Betting: England need to start looking out for number one

Feizal Rahman / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday night's defeat to the Ukraine put an end to England's 100% record in qualifying but will also be remembered for producing the first-ever sending off by an England goalkeeper. And it's between the sticks that Fabio Capello's problems lie,...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Rep Ireland v Italy

Dave Farrar / 09 October 2009 / 1 Comments

An Italian manager coaching the Republic of Ireland provides a fascinating sub-plot to an already intriguing match. To bet on it you need to understand the context of it, says Dave Farrar, and the circumstances mean going low on goals...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Ukraine v England

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England have already qualified but have an 100% qualifying record to play for, whilst a win for Ukraine would see them leapfrog Croatia and become strong favourites to reach the play-offs. But where does that leave us with the betting,...Read more »

Non-League Betting: Goalkeeping problems set to pull the plug on Bath?

Gary Boswell / 09 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Betfair joins in at this Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup and The Boz sets sail on his annual cruise through the potential shocks in an attempt to land a level stakes profit in every round. Got as far...Read more »

I'm glad I don't have to play against Ade Akinbiyi, says Ben Davies

Ben Davies / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Notts County midfielder tells us about the latest things happening in his life on and off the pitch......Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday October 9

The Joker / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Somebody's got to win - why not us?

Frank Gregan / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England have a genuine goalkeeper, a settled defence and a decent midfield - hardly claims to set the world on fire, but winning tournaments is all about team-work. What we desperately need, is a world-class striker, says Frank Gregan....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Thursday October 8

The Joker / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

League One Betting Preview: Pardew plan reaps rewards

Alan Dudman / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Improving Saints target three Friday night points, Bees need to tighten up at the back and Canaries look the value in title race......Read more »

Will it be goodbye Bridge and Richards as Hughes aims to scale his own Everest?

Ralph Ellis / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis is predicting three more big buys at Manchester City as the world's richest club aim for the Champions League...Read more »

League Two Betting Preview: Stan the man?

Ian Lamont / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

If Steve Staunton is as tenacious as a manager as he was as a player, then Darlington will soon buck their ideas up says, Ian Lamont. Seasoned football punters know that it's rarely that simple but that doesn't mean the...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Wednesday October 7

The Joker / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Premier League Betting: When this lot go ahead they stay ahead

Andrew Atherley / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

In-running betting is now a huge part of punting on Betfair and it pays to know what should happen after the first goal of the match is scored. Everton are one of the sides who generally go on to win...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Qualified teams worth dodging in upcoming matches

Matthew Walton / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England, Spain and Netherlands have all qualified for the World Cup and though the Netherlands did end up with an 100% qualifying record, the other two are unlikely to follow suit, says "Magical" Matthew Walton....Read more »

Premier League Relegation Odds: Saudi tycoon buys Portsmouth

maxliu / 06 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Do the Betfair markets believe the takeover at Fratton Park will save Pompey from the drop?...Read more »

Ben's Banter: Lincoln City's Richard Butcher

Ben Herd / 06 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Ben is right back in the swing of things after his injury lay-off but he couldn't prevent Aldershot from going 1-0 down at Lincoln. After the match he caught up with Lincoln favourite Richard Butcher....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Tuesday October 6

The Joker / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Football Betting: Live From Studio Five Is Dead From The Neck Up

Dan Fitch / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch has never understood why Ian Wright had managed to enjoy a TV career, but nothing had prepared him for the hideousness of Live From Studio Five and the quality of Football Behind Bars....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Why winners can afford to lose

Ralph Ellis / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

You can't win a Premier League title in October. But can you lose it then? asks Ralph Ellis as he looks back on the weekend's action....Read more »

Premier League Title Odds: Advantage Chelsea

Joe Dyer / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Liverpool beaten as Chelsea retake summit and title favouritism...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Aston Villa v Manchester City

Richard Walker / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

City's bad boy returns for a lip-smacking Monday nighter where two of the league's most attacking teams do battle. Match previewer Richard Walker isn't keen on the home side's chances...Read more »

Saluting the stubborn, principled perfectionist that is Arsene Wenger

Feizal Rahman / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Frenchman became Arsenal's longest serving manager this week, yet despite the great success he has enjoyed in north London some are beginning to question the direction the club are going. Feizal Rahman offers an appreciaton of the last 13...Read more »

Baffling times at Notts County as money men snare the oldest club in the world

Paul Moon / 03 October 2009 / 1 Comments

Paul Moon is all worked up again! But what's caught his ire? That very confusing situation at Meadow Lane...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Underdogs' day as Pompey break duck, Hull finally win and Sunderland nearly shock United

Joe Dyer / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Afternoon of unexpected results kicks off weekend's Premier League action...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Chelsea v Liverpool

Mike Norman / 03 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ignore previous low-scoring league matches between these two says "Mystical" Mike Norman, and instead get ready for goals between two sides that haven't exactly been great defensively this season. Best Bet: Back Over 3.5 Goals at [4.0]....Read more »

Bettorlogic's Injuries and Suspensions Column

Bettorlogic / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Denilson, Steven Pienaar and James McFadden all miss out on this weekend's action. Bettorlogic tell us how the stats change in their absence and how we as punters should cash in on this information....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Non-televised games preview

Mike Norman / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

You'd have to be someone who is completely mad about football to get excited about this weekend's non-TV games. Thankfully we've got "Mystical" Mike Norman. Best Bet: Back Burnley at [2.34] to beat Birmingham....Read more »

Michael Owen Exclusive: "I'd love to go to the World Cup"

Chicken Dinner / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The good news for Manchester United fans is that their derby-day hero, Michael Owen, will not be out as long as originally feared following his groin injury. Betfair spoke exclusively to the United striker to find out how the first...Read more »

Scottish Football Betting: All eyes on the Old Firm

John Girvan / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Rangers have fallen behind in the race for the Scottish title and Sunday's grudge match at home to Celtic offers the blue half of Glasgow an opportunity to peg back three priceless points. That's not to say that they actually...Read more »

The Championship Betting: Unpredictable results set to end

Andrew French / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Unpredictable results are about the only things we can predict in the Championship says Andrew French... especially if the last few weeks of results are anything to go by. Who will triumph this weekend?...Read more »

The Pay As You lay Column: Spurs can't keep on scoring freely

Andrew Atherley / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Andrew Atherley will be selecting three odds-on shots worth laying. But there's a catch: he only gets paid by betting.betfair.com if at least two prove to be winning bets. This week Andrew turns his attentions to Ligue 1...Read more »

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals Column: Low-scoring match at Stamford Bridge? You bet

Ed Nicholson / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson picks two matches from this weekend's Premier League where there is a strong case for going "overs" or "unders". One of which is at Stamford Bridge where a typically tight and attritional match is unlikely to see goals....Read more »

Ben Davies: I prefer the DVD box set to the card school

Ben Davies / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Notts County's ever-present midfielder Ben Davies talks about the benefits of moving to the Presidential Suite at the hotel he's staying, looking forward to an Entourage and the best and worst of the Notts County card players....Read more »

Europa League Betting: BATE Borisov v Everton

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Everton travel to Belarus to face a BATE side who have not won once in six attempts in European competitions. The Toffees have won their last four without conceding a goal yet tonight's match will certainly be no walk in...Read more »

League One Betting Preview: Title contenders battle to get back on track

Alan Dudman / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman selects the best bets from the top of the table clash as well as the rest of the weekend's third tier action......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Man Utd v Sunderland

Jaymes Monte / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Champions returned to the top of the Premier League last week. But they haven't been overtly impressive this season and are missing the flair and creativity of Cristiano Ronaldo. Jaymes Monte takes a look at their upcoming fixture and...Read more »

League Two Betting Preview: Get wise to draw at Morecambe

Ian Lamont / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steady Shrews build promotion challenge, Adams puts whole side on the list and Bournemouth thrive at the tip despite injuries. Ian Lamont picks the best League Two weekend bets......Read more »