UEFA Cup : European & International Football

UEFA Cup Final Betting: Shakhtar Donetsk v Werder Bremen

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:55:13 +0000

Ben Lyttleton tells us why Frings aren't the same for Werder Bremen when the suspended Diego isn't around and how Shakhtar can benefit from his absence ahead of the UEFA Cup final on Wednesday night. Best bet: Shakhtar to win the match in 90 minutes @ [2.86].

UEFA Cup Final Betting: Expect Goals ... Expect Profits

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:35:46 +0000

Matthew Walton has few tips which could help you see off the UEFA Cup in the best possible way - by making some money on it...

Football Betting: Time for UEFA to re-think their suspensions policy

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:34:21 +0000

As Darren Fletcher, Dani Alves, Eric Abidal, Diego, Hugo Almeida and Tomas Huebschman all prepare to miss the UEFA and Champions League finals through suspension, Nik Wardle considers whether their offences were serious enough to warrant such a harsh punishment.

UEFA Cup Betting: Back the hosts to make Istanbul

Wed, 06 May 2009 16:32:22 +0000

Thursday night's all-Ukrainian semi-final is perfectly poised but with a partisan crowd behind them, Ben Lyttleton believes that Mircea Lucescu's men can prevail in spite of suspensions. Meanwhile, can Weder Bremen recover against Hamburg? Best Bet: Shakhtar to win 2-0 @ [11.5].

UEFA Cup Betting: The story of the 20008/9 campaign so far

Wed, 06 May 2009 14:46:03 +0000

More than 100 teams started out this competition and some as far back as July 2008 via the Intertoto Cup. Hot-favourites AC Milan, recent back-to-back winners Sevilla and moneybags Manchester City have all fallen by the wayside and then there were four, says Matthew Walton.

UEFA Cup Betting: Familiar foes target final

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:56:24 +0000

Ben Lyttleton believes that domestic distractions and an injury to their star striker puts Hamburg at a big disadvantage in the all-German semi-final. Meanwhile, will Shakhtar's European hunger make them the kings of Ukraine? Best Bets: Over 3.5 goals in Bremen-Hamburg @ [2.86]

UEFA Cup Semi-Final Odds: Poor value Bremen are one to swerve

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:38:29 +0000

Stats man Andrew Atherley has looked at the four semi-finalists and the German outfit look like shaky favourites.

UEFA Cup Betting Preview: Zenden still dreaming of beautiful game

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:35:44 +0000

Marseille may have lost the first leg but with a passionate home support behind them, Ben Lyttleton believes that there are more goals to come in their tie against Shakhtar Donetsk. Best Bet: Back Marseille for half-time/full time @ [3.25].

UEFA Cup Betting: Can Marseille and PSG set up all French semi?

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:56:15 +0000

Ben Lyttleton likes the sound of two French sides meeting in the last four but, while Marseille may have the measure of Shakhtar, a rash of injuries could leave Paul Le Guen's men with problems against Dynamo Kiev. Best Bet: Marseille to qualify @ [2.02]

UEFA Cup Betting: AaB v Manchester City

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:10:04 +0000

Unlike other English clubs, Manchester City have shown the UEFA Cup the respect it deserves and now they are about to reap the rewards, say Alister Morgan. Best Bests: The Draw @ [4.3]

UEFA Cup Bets: French trio to offer little "Resistance"

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:57:42 +0000

As we reach the business end of the UEFA Cup, Ben Lyttleton tells us why the French trio of PSG, Marseille and Saint Etienne have bigger fish to fry than this competition and how the latter's opponents Werder Bremen, may well turn out to be this year's champions.

UEFA Cup Bets: Don't take anything for granted at this stage of proceedings

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:10:47 +0000

As the likes of Manchester City and Udinese take 2-0 leads into the second legs against Aalborg and Zenit respectively, "Magical" Matthew Walton looks at the stats to assess how important it is to take advantages and play at home in second legs of UEFA Cup ties.

UEFA Cup Betting: A tale of two Brazilians...

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:48:26 +0000

Alister Morgan looks at the careers of two Brazilian attackers, both successful, but maybe not playing for the clubs they expected to be...

UEFA Cup Betting: Man City v AaB

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:58:37 +0000

Manchester City are now the only English team left in the competition and if that wasn't pressure enough, they're also the new tournament favourites. Dan Fitch looks at their first leg encounter against AaB where he suggests you go with under 2.5 goals @ [2.04].

UEFA Cup Betting Preview: Zenit know what it takes to win

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:24:39 +0000

They may be yet to start their domestic season but Dick Advocaat's side know what it takes to win the UEFA Cup. Richard Aikman is backing them to end Udinese's unbeaten run. Best bet: Back Galatasaray to beat Hamburg @ [5.2].