November 2009

Expect a closer game at the Bridge than you may expect

Ed Nicholson / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson takes a detailed look at the Premier League fixture list, and points out three bets (two with savers) worth placing in his beloved under/over 2.5 goal column.......Read more »

The Bettorlogic Injuries And Suspensions Column: No mercy even without Van Persie

Bettorlogic / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Robin Van Persie will be out for approximately six weeks after an injury sustained whilst playing for Holland but the stats show this won't halt Arsenal's progress or their ability to score. Plus other key Premier League injuries and how...Read more »

Scottish Football Betting: A Kris Boyd double will do us just fine

John Girvan / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

John Girvan acknowledges that the Old Firm aren't quite the force they used to be and that the fear factor just isn't there but Rangers should still be good enough to overcome the handicap at home to Kilmarnock. Plus the...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Man Utd v Everton

Mike Norman / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

ESPN's live Saturday teatime game may be an exciting one on paper, but it's a fixture that has provided few goals in recent years and is likely to do so again says "Mystical" Mike Norman. Best Bet: Back Under 2.5...Read more »

The Pay As You Lay Column: Three odds-on home teams worth opposing

Andrew Atherley / 20 November 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 taking on three home teams in...Read more »

The Championship Betting: Surprise package Blackpool can heap more misery on the Royals

Andrew French / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

In his regular 'profit-making' Championship preview, Andrew French is of the opinion that Blackpool can prevent Reading from recording an elusive home victory, whilst Sheffield United are set to put a few months of hurt behind them....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Liverpool v Manchester City

Dan Fitch / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch is struggling to predict the outcome of Liverpool v Manchester City, but with Bellamy, Tevez, Adebayor, Gerrard and possibly Torres on the pitch, he's certain he'll see goals. Best Bet: Back over 2.5 goals @...Read more »

League One Betting: Hartlepool can cause a splash at Huddersfield

Alan Dudman / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Huddersfield Town [1.60] versus Hartlepool [6.20], the draw [4.20] Huddersfield - the team many tipped for the title at the start of the season, are once again hitting a rich vein of form. At [17.50] to win the division,...Read more »

Ben Davies: The worst day of my life

Ben Davies / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Read on to find out why Notts County midfielder Ben Davies spent Saturday afternoon in a hotel room rather than on the pitch and his thoughts on Emmanuel Adebayor's latest comments regarding his infamous goal celebration against Arsenal....Read more »

League Two Betting: Injury-plagued Lincoln are worth taking on

Ian Lamont / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian Lamont looks ahead to the weekend's fixtures in League Two where Chris Sutton's Lincoln have half their first team out injured and are worth opposing at home to Grimsby. Plus the best of the rest from the other action....Read more »

Ben's Banter: Macclesfield's Ross Draper

Ben Herd / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben is adjusting to life under a new manager at Aldershot off the pitch as his side picked up a point against Macclesfield on the pitch. After the game he caught up with Ross Draper....Read more »

Non-League Betting: Oxford win is by no means academic

Gary Boswell / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

An in-form Gary Boswell talks us through his weekend selections in the world of non-league football....Read more »

Ferguson punishment an indication of double standards and loss of freedom of expression

Frank Gregan / 18 November 2009 / 2 Comments

Frank Gregan sticks up for Sir Alex Ferguson in the wake of his fine and two-match suspension over his comments about Alan Wiley's fitness and considers the more general issue of fines in football....Read more »

Betfair Competition: Win Tickets to El Clasico!

Editor / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair is offering you the chance to win tickets to watch Barcelona v Real Madrid....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Why Gunners need Van Persie fit and firing

Andrew Atherley / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Arsenal fans will be hoping that placenta works its magic on Robin Van Persie's ankle, and Betfair punters should be keeping a close eye on the striker's progress too, says Andrew Atherley....Read more »

Next Scotland Manager Odds: Levein is favourite but Collins makes early bid

maxliu / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Will the Tangerines let Levein leave? Should the SFA favour youth or guile? Will Ferguson manage his country? The search is on for a replacement for George Burley and Betfair's Next Scotland Manager market offers punters plenty of value....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Frank's Freak Injury A Common Occurence

Dan Fitch / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch is still furtively sniggering at the news of Frank Lampard's freak injury, but takes time out to look at some of the other strange ways in which footballers have damaged themselves....Read more »

World Cup Play-off Betting: France v Republic of Ireland

Tareq Quiroz / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Republic of Ireland will need to produce something very, very special in France on Wednesday night if they are to qualify for South Africa 2010, says Tareq Quiroz....Read more »

World Cup Betting: Precious few positives for England to take from defeat in Doha

Jaymes Monte / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Jaymes Monte takes a look at England's World Cup chances and what we have learned from a mid-November clash against the favourites....Read more »

The 10 Players You Must Sign On Football Manager 2010

Dan Fitch / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Football Manager 2010 is out and ruining relationships across the land. Dan Fitch pinpoints the players you should sign to get to the top....Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Round-Up: Outsiders Ireland not giving up yet

Joe Dyer / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

World Cup qualifiers are tightly poised across Europe as no team wins by more than one goal...Read more »

International Football Betting: Brazil v England

Mike Norman / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Forgive Mike Norman if he doesn't sound too enthusiastic ahead of Brazil's clash with England, but with the Three Lions below strength there should only be one winner. Best Bet: Back Brazil at [2.16] to beat England....Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Republic of Ireland v France

James Eastham / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Those suggesting the game between Giovanni Trapattoni's men and les Bleus will end all-square in Dublin on Saturday night may turn out to be right, writes James Eastham. But the game may be more open than many observers have predicted....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why the Republic of Ireland will qualify for the World Cup

The Betfair Contrarian / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Using astrology to pick teams, making marriage proposals after crushing defeats and being the subject of a love song by an erotic actress; Raymond Domenech has entertained and embarrassed as manager of Les Bleus. He kept his job after a...Read more »

World Cup Play-offs Betting: Multiply your weekend winnings!

Matthew Walton / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Trixies, trebles and the joys of Betfair's To Qualify market - Matthew Walton explains how you can add up your World Cup play-off bets into a profitable multiple......Read more »

Non-league Betting Preview: Multiple meltdown

Gary Boswell / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Boz selects the best bets from this weekend's Blue Square Premier action to come up with a Betair Multiple......Read more »

Ben Davies: 'Beckham is still the best in the world'

Ben Davies / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Notts County midfielder discusses the importance of the FA Cup, casts a discerning eye over the candidates for England's right midfield berth and selects the best bets from this weekend's internationals......Read more »

League One Betting Preview: Goal supply sets Saints apart

Alan Dudman / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman explains why big name managers don't always succeed in the hurly-burly of League One. Elsewhere, our man sorts the golden tickets from the oompa-loompas......Read more »

League Two Betting Preview: Shrews fans - Holt your whining!

Ian Lamont / 12 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian Lamont tells us why Shrews fans need to get over it, why Howe won't abandon Bournemouth and asks if Stan can pull off a Howe-dini act. He also selects the best bets from the weekend's League Two fixtures....Read more »

Ben's Banter: Joe Hart on Ngog's dive and playing for England

Ben Herd / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Aldershot's right back climbs up the divisions this week to talk to Birmingham City goalkeeper Joe Hart before he jets off to Qatar for England's friendly against Brazil....Read more »

Football Betting: Arsenal learn winning style from Barca

Frank Gregan / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan has been impressed by the Gunners so far - so much so that he is predicting big things for them this season. Meanwhile, Madrid could face the ignominy of watching their greatest rivals win Europe's biggest prize in...Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: How to profit from the play-offs

Andrew Atherley / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Atherely has been studyin the form surrounding this weekend's play-offs for the final four European places at next year's World Cup......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Rooney's Street Striker is pedestrian

Dan Fitch / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch thinks that Wayne Rooney looks a lot more confident on the pitch than he does in front of the cameras, as the new series of Street Striker launches on Sky....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Blaming the ref and blaming the man in the mirror

Ralph Ellis / 09 November 2009 / 1 Comments

As Sir Alex Ferguson once again blamed the referee for Man Utd's defeat, Ralph Ellis tells us why managers need to look at the performances of their own players first and foremost....Read more »

Latest Premier League Odds: Chelsea beat United to open gap

maxliu / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Markets react as controversial Terry header gives Blues crucial advantage in title race......Read more »

Premier League Football Betting: Hull battle back for vital win

maxliu / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Injury time strike gives Tigers dramatic win and saves manager's job. For now......Read more »

Worrying times at Fratton Park as things go from bad to worse for Pompey

Jaymes Monte / 08 November 2009 / 2 Comments

It is little over a year since Harry Redknapp deserted a sinking ship and exchanged his Fratton Park dugout for the relative financial comforts of White Hart Lane. Jaymes Monte takes a look at where it all went wrong for...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Liverpool v Birmingham City

Dan Fitch / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

With Liverpool currently in such poor form, could Birmingham City surprise them? Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch thinks that it will all come down to whether Gerrard and Torres are available. Best Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ [2.24]....Read more »

Premier League Betting Preview: Hull City v Stoke City

maxliu / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Stoke City come to the KC Stadium tomorrow and Hull's new chairman will be watching with great interest as his finger hovers over the fire button. Max Liu believes the game could be up for Phil Brown....Read more »

Premier League Betting Round-up: City draw again as score backers celebrate with Clarets

maxliu / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Gunners and Villa record but comprehensive wins but City stutter again......Read more »

Premier League Betting Preview: Chelsea v Manchester United

James Eastham / 07 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Chelsea appointed Carlo Ancelotti to help them win the Champions League, but the Italian looks like he's going to collect the Premier League trophy almost by default, writes James Eastham as he selects the best bets from Sunday's big game....Read more »

Bettorlogic's injuries and suspensions column: Clichy absence is good for Arsenal

Bettorlogic / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Gael Clichy, Kenwyne Jones and Jlloyd Samuel are all out this weekend. Bettorlogic try to predict what happens when they're absent and how we can cash in on this knowledge....Read more »

Scottish Football Betting: Rangers to overcome the handicap

John Girvan / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

John Girvan's column is back in profit and he's keen to kick on so here are his selections for this weekend's Clydesdale Bank Premier action....Read more »

Paulo Sousa: It's very difficult not to rely on Cristiano Ronaldo

Editor / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

With Portugal's play-off against Bosnia looming, betting.betfair.com went to chat to 51-cap former Portugal midfielder Paulo Sousa, now in charge at Swansea. We asked him about Portugal's chances, life without Cristiano Ronaldo and Welsh derbies....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Wolves v Arsenal

Jaymes Monte / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Jaymes Monte can't see past a convincing Arsenal victory as The Gunners begin to lengthen their stride in their assault on the Premier League summit. Best Bet: Back Arsenal -1.5 @ [2.0] in the Asian Handicap market....Read more »

The Pay As You Lay Column: One English, two German

Andrew Atherley / 06 November 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 setting his sights on one Premier...Read more »

The Championship Betting: Inconsistent Baggies will find it tough at Leicester

Andrew French / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Championsip is once again proving that it's the toughest division of all as anyone continues to beat anyone. This doesn't faze our man Andrew French however, and he fancies these four to triumph on Saturday....Read more »

FA Cup Betting: Non-League duo can give it a real go

Gary Boswell / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

As Charlton and Norwich take to the pitch in front of the TV cameras at the weekend in the FA Cup, their respective opposition may not be teams most of us are familair with. But that's not to say they...Read more »

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals Column: Goals in Sunday's "Grand Slam" match

Ed Nicholson / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson goes about his usual business of trying to find the value in this weekend's Premier League over/under 2.5 goals markets....Read more »

Ben's Banter: Rotherham's Kevin Ellison

Ben Herd / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A poor match by all accounts for the neutrals at th weekend but a first clean sheet of the season for Aldershot, which made Ben Herd pretty happy. After the match he sat down with Kevin Ellison for the usual...Read more »

FA Cup Round 1 Betting Preview: Dream on

Alan Dudman / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

As Wembley's Wim Jonk he lost the wand but as tipster he's different mustard. Alan Dudman musters magic bets from the FA Cup first round fixtures featuring League One sides......Read more »

Ben Davies: Hughesy is lethal in front of goal and in the dressing room

Ben Davies / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Notts County midfielder gets a cool reception from his former fans while hot, hot sauce wreaks havoc in the dressing room. Meanwhile, our man selects his best bets for Sunday's big game....Read more »

FA Cup Round 1 Betting Preview: The road is long

Ian Lamont / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

For Ian Lamont it starts at Kenilworth Road and ends at Wembley as he selects the best bets from the FA Cup first round fxitures featuring League Two clubs......Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Thursday November 5

The Joker / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Champions League On Betfair: 1.11 Liverpool blow their big chance...

Joe Dyer / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The pain just goes on and on for Rafa's Reds who concede late on at Lyon to put Champions League qualification in serious danger...Read more »

Europa League Betting: Everton v Benfica

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Mediocre league results, an ever-growing injury list and a 5-0 drubbing in Portugal two weeks ago doesn't bode well for Everton fans. But how can we punters make money from this match, asks Jamie Pacheco....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Brown is paying for his loyalty

Frank Gregan / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Phil Brown should have quit Hull while he was ahead, says Frank Gregan, but now he's facing the sack and an uncertain future....Read more »

Curbishley payout is proof that clarity is needed over transfer policy duties

Ralph Ellis / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

As Alan Curbishley waits to hear about exactly how much he will receive in compensation for his constructive dismissal at West Ham, Ralph Ellis looks at the need for clarity at a club when it comes to knowing who calls...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Arsenal are right up there in title race

Andrew Atherley / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A quarter of the way in to the season, Andrew Atherley assesses the Premier League table to explain why Arsenal can win the title and the likes of Everton and Fulham should be opposed post-Europe....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Wednesday November 4

The Joker / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Champions League Betting Odds: Chelsea and United through with last gasp draws

maxliu / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

English sides qualify for last 16 as punters cash in on draw drama......Read more »

Champions League Betting: Arsenal v AZ Alkmaar

Mike Norman / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Arsenal and Robin van Persie are in top form at the moment, so combined with Alkmaar's poor recent run, "Mystical" Mike Norman can see only one outcome. Best Bet: Back Robin van Persie To Score at around [1.8]....Read more »

Champions League Betting: Lyon v Liverpool

James Eastham / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

It's almost all-or-nothing time for Liverpool - but they won't get the win they're looking for at Stade de Gerland, says James Eastham. Best bet: Both teams to score @ [1.76]....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Tuesday November 3

The Joker / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

Premier League Betting: Will Someone Please Come Fourth!

Dan Fitch / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Fourth position in the Premier League is a much coveted position, yet Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch has a feeling that no team wants to finish there....Read more »

Champions League Betting: Will Liverpool be felled by two-legged beasts?

Matthew Walton / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The mid-point of the Champions League group stage sees teams play each other in consecutive fixtures. This throws up ample opportunities for bettors but a worrying set of stats for Rafael Benitez, says Matthew Walton....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Chelsea on fire as Benitez stares down the barrel

Ralph Ellis / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis reflects on a weekend of Premier League football which exposed Liverpool's lack of depth as well as Manchester United's failure to replace Cristiano Ronaldo....Read more »

Champions League Betting: Man Utd v CSKA Moscow

Mike Norman / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman predicts an easy victory for Man Utd, but he's undecided as to whether or not Sir Alex's men - minus key defenders - will be able to keep a clean sheet. Best Bet: Back Over 3.5 Goals...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Monday November 2

The Joker / 02 November 2009 / Leave a comment

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

World Cup Betting: The perennial "nearly men"

Feizal Rahman / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

We all know who they are, the sides who have al the ability aned potential to go all the way but in the end just don't. Here's what Feizal Rahmann makes of their chances this time round....Read more »

Premier League Betting: A Saturday of high drama

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

All the in-runing prices from a Saturday afternoon in the Premier League that saw a bit of everything......Read more »