European Leagues : European & International Football

Eredivisie News: Internal unrest adds to sense of crisis at Ajax

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:25:10 +0000

Ajax are struggling in the league, their entire board is about to walk out and Manchester United are in town next week. Things could be going better...

Ligue 1: PSG set to continue their match towards the title

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:10 +0000

After three successful bets last weekend James Eastham picks out the smartest selections from France's matchday 23.

Portuguese Football: Trophy-less season not on Porto's agenda

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:23:28 +0000

After losing their long unbeaten league run recently, the pressure is on Porto coach Vitor Pereira to get back on track and lift at least one trophy this season says Ben Lyttleton.

Ligue 1 Betting: Why in-form Marseille are set to stumble

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:09 +0000

James Eastham believes Lyon will pick up at least a point from their trip to the Velodrome for Sunday night's big showdown in France.

European Transfer List: Five biggest January movers so far

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:08:16 +0000

It has been a fairly dull window, and even the final days threaten to underwhelm with Carlos Tevez now judged unlikely to move. Michael Lintorn picks out five high-profile transfers that actually have taken place...

Ligue 1 Betting: Lille set to struggle without Sow's goals

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:37:39 +0000

James Eastham believes the defending French league champions will lack firepower without their Senegal international.

Ligue 1: Be smart and stick with Lille in the title race

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:24:52 +0000

Lille were crowned French champions last season and are the team to follow in 2012, says James Eastham, who also picks out this weekend's best bets.

Eredivisie News: Steve McClaren set for Twente comeback

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:50:21 +0000

Three months after ending his brief spell as Nottingham Forest boss by resigning, Steve McClaren is expected to return to management at the club where he enjoyed his greatest success, Twente.

Ligue 1 Betting: Lille ready to ruin PSG's party at the Parc

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:51:53 +0000

The value lies with the visitors as PSG face the defending league champions on Sunday night, says James Eastham.

Ligue 1 Betting: PSG and Lille to keep the goals count high

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:06:34 +0000

Two title-chasing sides in France are set to be involved in high-scoring encounters this weekend, writes James Eastham.

Ligue 1 Betting: Resurgent Marseille to claim Friday-night glory

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:08 +0000

After thrashing arch-rivals PSG in last weekend's big game, Didier Deschamps' side are set to continue climbing the table, says James Eastham.

Ligue 1 Betting: PSG to continue title march at arch-rivals Marseille

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:53:33 +0000

Sunday night marks one of the few occasions this season where PSG will be underdogs, so take advantage, says French football expert James Eastham.

Ligue 1 Betting: Goals set to flow in Dijon and Ajaccio

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:20:47 +0000

Two of France's newly-promoted sides have the sort of defensive problems that can make you money this weekend, writes French football expert James Eastham.

Ajax must discover defensive solidity or league is gone

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:59:09 +0000

The giants of Dutch football are the Eredivisie's great entertainers, scoring goals but conceding in vast numbers, and solving that problem at the back should be priority no.1 for Frank De Boer, says Ben Lyttleton

Ligue 1 Betting: Backing the draws your route to weekend profit

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:27:47 +0000

A clutch of home sides are too short in France's top division this weekend, so going against the favourites is the smart way to bet, writes James Eastham.