October 2009

Bettorlogic's Injuries And Suspensions Column

Bettorlogic / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Bettorlogic look at key absentees from across the major European leagues and assess what impact their absences will have for us bettors......Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: Wolfsburg's Mainz just aren't in the right place

Kevin Hatchard / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

New betting.betfair.com Bundesliga tipster Kevin Hatchard tells us why defending champions Wolfsburg are a vulnerable side at the moment, meaning the smart money is on a shock Mainz win....Read more »

Serie A Betting: A good week to take on Sampdoria at home

Dave Farrar / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar has analysed all this weekend's Serie A Fixtures and picked the three matches worth having a betting interest in, including taking a gamble that Sampdoria, mauled midweek against Juventus, will struggle once again....Read more »

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

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Football Betting: Greek superpowers offer profit potential

Matthew Walton / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Olympiacos and Panathinaikos show no signs of abating in their dominance of the Greek Super League and that means profit for punters, says Matthew Walton....Read more »

World Cup 2010: Trouble in the Rainbow Nation as Parreira's tactics fail to please

Jonathan Wilson / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Things aren't looking so good for the host nation with the World Cup just a few months away, says Jonathan Wilson, despite the presence of a record-breaking Brazilian in the dugout...Read more »

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

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La Liga Preview: Emery files notice that Valencia are a force to be reckoned with

Tobias Gourlay / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Deportivo might not be alright after all, but Tobias Gourlay is, and he's keen to atone for the disappointments of last week....Read more »

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

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Ligue 1 betting: Toulouse underrated and overpriced for their trip to Marseille

James Eastham / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Toulouse picked up a point at Marseille's Stade Velodrome last season and are fully capable of doing at least as well when they face l'OM this weekend, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Lay Marseille v Toulouse at [1.65]....Read more »

World Cup Betting: Comparing Lionel to Diego is a Messi business

Paul Moon / 27 October 2009 / 4 Comments

The similarities between Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi are many and only time will tell if Barcelona's current number 10 can achieve what "El Pibe" did. They will join forces as Maradona coaches Messi in the upcoming World Cup and...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Parreira's South Africa will be ready when the real action starts

Ben Lyttleton / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite being in terrible form, Ben Lyttleton believes that when the World Cup comes around, the host nation will be ready to have a decent run. Specially if the re-appointed Carlos Alberto Parreira is able to recall a certain Benni...Read more »

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

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

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La Liga Betting: Ibrahimovic turns on the heat as Messi runs out of gas

Ben Lyttleton / 26 October 2009 / Leave a comment

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic was bought for €35m plus Samuel Eto'o, eyebrows were raised about the cost of the transfer. Ben Lyttleton tells us why it may have proven to have been a masterstroke by Pep Guardiola after all as the...Read more »

Betterlogic's European Injuries and Suspensions Column

Bettorlogic / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Roma will be expected to perform well on Sunday after their draw in South-West London on Thursday night despite missing their record goalscorer, Francesco Totti. Betterlogic look at Roma's performances with and without Totti as well as looking at other...Read more »

Serie A Betting: Expect goals when Palermo host Udinese

Dave Farrar / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar is expecting no shortage of goals in the Palermo/Udinese clash this weekend and can also see a surprise on the cards when Chievo host Milan and Atalanta entertain Parma....Read more »

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

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La Liga Preview: They're not SuperDepor, but they're alright

Tobias Gourlay / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay is checkmated by some of this weekend's Spanish fixtures, but reckons Deportivo La Coruña's robust defence will serve them well....Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: Still the most entertaining league around

Jonathan Wilson / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Whereas in the likes of England and Spain the league winners end up being the same teams and safety is the key word, the Bundesliga continues to be an advert for unpredictability and attacking football, says Jonathan Wilson....Read more »

Ligue 1 Betting: Back Bordeaux to blast their way back to the top

James Eastham / 22 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Laurent Blanc's boys bounced back from consecutive league defeats by beating Bayern Munich in the Champions League in midweek, which means Le Mans are in for a tough 90 minutes when they face the French champions on Saturday night. Best...Read more »

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

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Europa League Betting: Benfica v Everton

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Everton are two from two in the Europa League so far this season but a trip to Benfica's Estadio Da Luz will represent one of the toughest away days they'll face all year in any competition and they're likely to...Read more »

Champions League Betting: 2-3 correct scoreline matched at 250 as Pato stuns Real Madrid

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

All the in-running prices on Betfair on an action-packed night of Champions League betting......Read more »

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 »

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

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Champions League Betting: Real Madrid v AC Milan

Tobias Gourlay / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay is no rabbit in the bright lights of the Spanish capital. He knows exactly what to do....Read more »

Champions League Betting: Chelsea v Atletico Madrid

Ben Lyttleton / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton tels us how this weekend's events on the domestic front sum up the constant turmoil at Atletico Madrid. Next up, Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League where Nicolas Anelka attempts to make it three in three...Read more »

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

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Champions League Betting: Stuttgart v Sevilla

Tobias Gourlay / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite recent disappointments, Stuttgart and Sevilla both have their chins up. Tobias Gourlay tries to decide who has the glass jaw....Read more »

Champions League Betting: The importance of Matchday 3

Ben Lyttleton / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton tells us about a fascinating trend on the domestic front ahead of Matchday 3 in the Champions League. And why it's make or break time as regards the teams looking to book their places in the Champions League...Read more »

Champions League Betting: Liverpool v Lyon

James Eastham / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Liverpool cannot afford anything other than a win over Lyon at Anfield on Tuesday night, but Claude Puel's exciting visitors will pose a stiff challenge, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Liverpool v Lyon over 2.5 goals @ [2.04]....Read more »

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

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World Cup 2010 Betting: The outsiders

Feizal Rahman / 18 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Poland in '74, Cameroon in '90 and Bulgaria in '94 - Feizal Rahman looks back at the sides who have come from nowhere to take the World Cup by storm and asks who will be 2010's surprise package?...Read more »

Bettorlogic's Injuries And Suspensions Column: Boudebouz absence is bad for Sochaux

Bettorlogic / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Key players will be missing from teams all around Europe through injury or suspension this weekend. Bettorlogic tell us how we can benefit from knowing what happens when they're absent....Read more »

Serie A Betting: All eyes on the Totti

Dave Farrar / 16 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A late, late equaliser from Ronaldinho has saved Leonardo's job for the time being but the visit of Roma to the San Ciro has the potential to pile on more misery on the Milan coach. Their captain and talisman Francesco...Read more »

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

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World Cup Betting: Serbia are worthy of real respect

Jonathan Wilson / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After a disastrous 2006 World Cup, Serbia will be back in 2010 to make amends. They qualified by finishing above France and in Nemanja Vidic, Branislav Ivanovic and Dejan Stankovic they have a spine that will make for a very...Read more »

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

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La Liga Preview: Are Sevilla the real deal?

Tobias Gourlay / 15 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay wonders whether two has become three in the race for the Spanish title and fancies that Villarreal are ready to improve....Read more »

European Football Betting: Making a profit from natural drawn thrillers

Matthew Walton / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Bookmakers are taking a hammering, so they like to tell us, on account of the low number of draws in the Premier League this season. And, statistically speaking, there is some substance to this claim as the 76 games...Read more »

Ligue 1 Betting: Back resurgent St Etienne to nick a point in the south

James Eastham / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Alain Perrin's critics have gone into hiding. The former Pompey boss was roundly ridiculed following St Etienne's poor start to the season, but he's having the last laugh now as the new-look Verts are playing some of the best football...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Uruguay stand in the way of this lot making it to South Africa

Alsy / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Having come within a minute of having their World Cup dreams dashed, Argentina dodged a bullet as Martin Palermo's late, late winner kept them on track at home to Peru at the weekend. But tonight's opponents Uruguay are a whole...Read more »

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

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World Cup Betting: France v Austria

Feizal Rahman / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

If France are to reach the World Cup, they will have to do it the hard way, via the play-offs. On Wednesday night they face an Austrian side who will offer them a good dress rehearsal for the real thing,...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Germany v Finland

Feizal Rahman / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As ever, Germany have qualified for the World Cup and appear to be peaking at just the right time. This home match against Finland may be a dead rubber in most people's books but Joachim Low's side aren't the sort...Read more »

World Cup Qualifiers Betting: Denmark v Hungary

Richard Aikman / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Denmark should make short work of Hungary at the Parken Stadium on Wednesday night - even though they have already qualified for the World Cup, writes Richard Aikman...Read more »

World Cup Qualifiers Betting: Bosnia-Herzegovina v Spain

Richard Aikman / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Spain certainly have the quality to overcome Bosnia-Herzegovina in midweek but injuries, suspensions and the fact they have long-since qualified for the World Cup are considerations that could well bring the European champions to heel in Zeneca, writes Richard Aikman....Read more »

World Cup Betting: Sweden v Albania

Editor / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Sweden all but blew their chances of making the World Cup with defeat away to Denmark but if Portugal somehow fail to beat Malta at home, their match against Albania will all of a sudden be of huge signifinace again....Read more »

World Cup Betting: Lithuania v Serbia

Ben Lyttleton / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A remarkable 5-0 win over Romania means Serbia have already booked their place in the draw for the World Cup. But momentum is an important thing in football and Raddy Antic's troops will be keen to finish off the campaign...Read more »

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

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World Cup 2010 Betting: Timing is everything

Ben Lyttleton / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Managers come and go but knowing when to do either is essential to how we perceive bosses, says Ben Lyttleton....Read more »

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

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World Cup Betting: Argentina and Portugal edge closer to South Africa

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A last-gasp winner from Martin Palermo means Argentina remain on track to qualify for the next World Cup whilst Sweden's defeat in Denmark and Portugal's win in Lisbon means there's a good chance we'll also see Cristiano Ronaldo strut his...Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Greece v Latvia

Tobias Gourlay / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

You might think Greece versus Latvia makes for a boring game of football. Not so, says Tobias Gourlay. Best Bet: Back Over 2.5 Goals at [2.1]...Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Czech Republic v Poland

Tobias Gourlay / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay previews a clash of two fallen middleweights. Best Bet: Back Both Teams to Score at [2.2]...Read more »

World Cup Betting: Portugal v Hungary

Dave Farrar / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Anything less than a win against Hungary and Portugal's players may as well start making plans for where to spend their holidays next summer. Hungary are no world beaters but they are a resilient bunch so don't expect the goals...Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Russia v Germany

James Eastham / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

A winner-takes-all match between two of Europe's heavyweight teams ought to deliver plenty of entertainment and goals, especially on Moscow's plastic pitch, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Russia v Germany over 2.5 goals @ [2.02]....Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Denmark v Sweden

James Eastham / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

This encounter could decide which side eventually tops the group - so expect no holds barred when the Nordic rivals go head-to-head, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Denmark v Sweden both teams to score @ [1.88]....Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Colombia v Chile

Ben Lyttleton / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

If Argentina's struggle to qualify for the World Cup is the most dramatic South American story of the campaign, the success of Chile is the most feel-good. The team are almost certain to qualify for South Africa and what...Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Argentina v Peru

Ben Lyttleton / 09 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Diego Maradona is in last-chance saloon, Argentina are expected to make eight changes to the side who lost to Brazil and Peru skipper Noberto Solano has completely dismissed his own side's chances. So what will happen on the day, asks...Read more »

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

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La Liga Top Goalscorer: There's only one Ronaldo

Alsy / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Eto'o's gone but the world's finest attacking talents flooded into Spain during the summer and, as a result, there are plenty of strong candidates to be La Liga's top scorer, says Alister Morgan....Read more »

Yevhen Kucherevskyi: Saluting one of the three kings of Ukrainian football

Jonathan Wilson / 08 October 2009 / Leave a comment

On the eve of England's World Cup qualifier in Ukraine, Jonathan Wilson looks back on the life of one of the greatest managers the country has ever produced...Read more »

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

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

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World Cup Betting: Qualified teams worth dodging in upcoming matches

Ben Lyttleton / 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 »

World Cup Betting: What odds these two won't be in South Africa next year?

Ben Lyttleton / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton looks at the controversy caused by Fifa's announcement this week that teams in the play-offs will be seeded, why the likes of Portugal and France may have to get to the World Cup the hard way and who...Read more »

La Liga Betting: Luis Fabiano goes from bad boy to golden boy

Ben Lyttleton / 05 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As the likes of Ibrahimovic, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo made the headlines in Spain this summer as star players joining La Liga, Ben Lyttleton looks at the impact of one who remained in Spain. Sevilla's Luis Fabiano has become one...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Monday October 5

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Serie A Betting: Atalanta can deliver a further body blow to Leonardo

Dave Farrar / 02 October 2009 / 1 Comments

It may be stating the obvious but AC Milan are vulnerable at the moment and Atalanta are a team who can make life even more complicated for them, says Dave Farrar....Read more »

The Bettorlogic European Injuries And Suspensions Column

Bettorlogic / 02 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 across Europe's major leagues this weekend....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday October 2

The Joker / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

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La Liga Preview: Finally, a Real test

Tobias Gourlay / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay looks forward to another scintillating round of La Liga....Read more »

Europa League Betting: Igor Biscan's disillusion with Croatian football

Jonathan Wilson / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Igor Biscan, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, is now playing his football with Dinamo Zagreb. Jonathan Wilson met the 31 year-old to talk about the Europa League, the future of Croatian football and the promising Mario...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Thursday October 1

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Ligue 1 Betting: Lyon to assert their authority before the international break

James Eastham / 01 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Sochaux and Le Mans' coaches refuse to teach their sides how to defend - so back a high-scoring encounter when the teams meet on Saturday night, writes James Eastham. Meanwhile, Claude Puel's Lyon ought to extend their unbeaten run to...Read more »