I am delighted to share the information on my success rate on this blog.
That is a whopping 72.53%.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid
Spanish Copa del Rey, 21h30
Both teams are very offensive minded. And their mind is set to "hurt" the opponent as much as possible, that is why they do score often. Atletico recently won the Europa League, while Sevilla clinched the 4th spot in the Primera Division in the last seconds of the last game. Both by scoring.
Sevilla got to the final by defeating Barcelona, and doing it at the Camp Nou, tonight's venue.
Atletico will put Aguero and Forlan up front, while Sevilla will respond with Negredo and Kanoute flanked by Jesus Navas, Perrotti or Capel.
I tip both teams to score, at 7/10.
Spanish Copa del Rey, 21h30
Both teams are very offensive minded. And their mind is set to "hurt" the opponent as much as possible, that is why they do score often. Atletico recently won the Europa League, while Sevilla clinched the 4th spot in the Primera Division in the last seconds of the last game. Both by scoring.
Sevilla got to the final by defeating Barcelona, and doing it at the Camp Nou, tonight's venue.
Atletico will put Aguero and Forlan up front, while Sevilla will respond with Negredo and Kanoute flanked by Jesus Navas, Perrotti or Capel.
I tip both teams to score, at 7/10.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Vaslui vs Steaua
Romanian Liga I, 19h00
Steaua and Vaslui are chasing for a spot in Europe next season, maybe even in the UCL with a bit of luck. The hosts are 4th while the guests stand on 5th.
It will be a tight affair tonight, but Vaslui have better quality in their squad and I think Lacatus' side will win it.
Wesley and Costly are out for the hosts.
I tip Vaslui to win it, at 13/10.
Romanian Liga I, 19h00
Steaua and Vaslui are chasing for a spot in Europe next season, maybe even in the UCL with a bit of luck. The hosts are 4th while the guests stand on 5th.
It will be a tight affair tonight, but Vaslui have better quality in their squad and I think Lacatus' side will win it.
Wesley and Costly are out for the hosts.
I tip Vaslui to win it, at 13/10.
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Sevilla vs Barcelona
Spanish Primera Division, 21h00
Sevilla is battling for the last UCL qualifying spot, while Barcelona tries to stay first. The Catalans have one point in front of Realmadrid and travel to a place which is not the best for them. Barcelona have lost the Champions Cup Final there in 14 years ago.
In the last 10 meetings between these two, Sevilla won 2, Barca 5 with 3 matches ending in a draw.
Luis Fabiano is fit to play tonight and Navas will supply him and Kanoute with great crosses. For the guests Ibra is missing from the first eleven, as he is replaced by Bojan, with Messi and Pedro summing up the front line.
I tip Sevilla to resist tonight, with values as high as 6/5 up for grabs.
Spanish Primera Division, 21h00
Sevilla is battling for the last UCL qualifying spot, while Barcelona tries to stay first. The Catalans have one point in front of Realmadrid and travel to a place which is not the best for them. Barcelona have lost the Champions Cup Final there in 14 years ago.
In the last 10 meetings between these two, Sevilla won 2, Barca 5 with 3 matches ending in a draw.
Luis Fabiano is fit to play tonight and Navas will supply him and Kanoute with great crosses. For the guests Ibra is missing from the first eleven, as he is replaced by Bojan, with Messi and Pedro summing up the front line.
I tip Sevilla to resist tonight, with values as high as 6/5 up for grabs.
Friday, May 07, 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Manchester City vs Tottenham
English Premier League, 21h00
It is the showdown for the last place that puts you in the UCL. That means huge cash. Tottenham have a one point advantage over their opponents and could do with a point.
Still, Spurs have beaten City in 11 of their last 12 match-ups. City lost only 6 times this season with 2 games to play, their record being 7. Tottenham has scored in their last 10 games, winning 8 of them.
Fulop will deputise again in goal for City, while Gomes undergoes a physical test prior to the game. It will be Tevez and Adebayor up against Defoe and Pavlyuchenko, in a game that could change the face of English football, if won by the hosts.
I tip both teams to score, at 3/5.
English Premier League, 21h00
It is the showdown for the last place that puts you in the UCL. That means huge cash. Tottenham have a one point advantage over their opponents and could do with a point.
Still, Spurs have beaten City in 11 of their last 12 match-ups. City lost only 6 times this season with 2 games to play, their record being 7. Tottenham has scored in their last 10 games, winning 8 of them.
Fulop will deputise again in goal for City, while Gomes undergoes a physical test prior to the game. It will be Tevez and Adebayor up against Defoe and Pavlyuchenko, in a game that could change the face of English football, if won by the hosts.
I tip both teams to score, at 3/5.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Villarreal vs Barcelona
Spanish Primera Division, 22h00
When Barcelona defeated Realmadrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, almost everyone was of the opinion that the Blaugrana cannot lose the title anymore. Yet, this was a very bad week for them, as Inter scrapped a memorable qualification at the Camp Nou Stadium playing with only 10 men for more than an hour. Such was Barcelona's lack of aggression that the Italian champions found it kind of normal to progress to the Final.
Tonight Barca can lose also the Primera Division title, as they take on Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine is a traditional tormentor for the Catalans as they frustrated Guardiola's men time and time again. The last two games finished with draws in the Camp Nou, after a Barcelona win and two Villarreal victories.
The hosts are in with a chance to get a UCL spot at the last sprint so it will very important for them to compete at their highest capabilities tonight.
I tip Villarreal not to lose tonight, at 6/5.
Spanish Primera Division, 22h00
When Barcelona defeated Realmadrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, almost everyone was of the opinion that the Blaugrana cannot lose the title anymore. Yet, this was a very bad week for them, as Inter scrapped a memorable qualification at the Camp Nou Stadium playing with only 10 men for more than an hour. Such was Barcelona's lack of aggression that the Italian champions found it kind of normal to progress to the Final.
Tonight Barca can lose also the Primera Division title, as they take on Villarreal. The Yellow Submarine is a traditional tormentor for the Catalans as they frustrated Guardiola's men time and time again. The last two games finished with draws in the Camp Nou, after a Barcelona win and two Villarreal victories.
The hosts are in with a chance to get a UCL spot at the last sprint so it will very important for them to compete at their highest capabilities tonight.
I tip Villarreal not to lose tonight, at 6/5.
Manchester City vs Aston Villa
English Premier League, 16h00
This is a game for the last UCL qualifying spot, a battle that also includes Tottenham. The three of them have not took part in Europe's elite competition since its rebranding in 1993.
These two have met 154 times in the English top-flight, with Villa winning only 2 of the last 14 games. That should be a boost for City who also play at their home stadium. The reverse fixture ended 1-1.
Villa have picked up 13 points of a possible 15 since being thrashed 7-1 at Chelsea. City have not scored in the last two games after scoring 11 in the previous two.
I tip the home side to win it, at 4/5.
English Premier League, 16h00
This is a game for the last UCL qualifying spot, a battle that also includes Tottenham. The three of them have not took part in Europe's elite competition since its rebranding in 1993.
These two have met 154 times in the English top-flight, with Villa winning only 2 of the last 14 games. That should be a boost for City who also play at their home stadium. The reverse fixture ended 1-1.
Villa have picked up 13 points of a possible 15 since being thrashed 7-1 at Chelsea. City have not scored in the last two games after scoring 11 in the previous two.
I tip the home side to win it, at 4/5.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Barcelona vs Inter
Uefa Champions League Semifinal 2nd leg, 20h45
It will be the Catalans' passing against Inter's resilience one against each other tonight at the Camp Nou. The stakes are huge, as the winner will play FC Bayern in the Final in Madrid. Inter are favourites after a 3-1 win in the 1st leg and Mourinho will be up for it again tonight.
In the first leg Barcelona had huge numbers: 72% possession of the ball, 650 passes compared to Inter's 250 and also more shots on goal. The Italian side was the realistic one, as they scored three goals from 4 shots.
The home players are very confident as they managed a 2-0 against Inter in the group stage, a result that will put them through if it is repeated tonight. Puyol and Iniesta miss out for Barcelona, as Sneijder has been declared fit for Inter. Messi did not score in 6 precedents against Mourinho's teams, while Inter are on a 6 win run, which will probably stop tonight, but I cannot seem them losing by more than the odd goal.
I tip Inter to go through, at 6/11.
Uefa Champions League Semifinal 2nd leg, 20h45
It will be the Catalans' passing against Inter's resilience one against each other tonight at the Camp Nou. The stakes are huge, as the winner will play FC Bayern in the Final in Madrid. Inter are favourites after a 3-1 win in the 1st leg and Mourinho will be up for it again tonight.
In the first leg Barcelona had huge numbers: 72% possession of the ball, 650 passes compared to Inter's 250 and also more shots on goal. The Italian side was the realistic one, as they scored three goals from 4 shots.
The home players are very confident as they managed a 2-0 against Inter in the group stage, a result that will put them through if it is repeated tonight. Puyol and Iniesta miss out for Barcelona, as Sneijder has been declared fit for Inter. Messi did not score in 6 precedents against Mourinho's teams, while Inter are on a 6 win run, which will probably stop tonight, but I cannot seem them losing by more than the odd goal.
I tip Inter to go through, at 6/11.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Arsenal vs Manchester City
English Premier League, 18h30
It will be a game of great importance for Manchester City, as they are fighting for 4th spot. Arsenal have wasted their chance to go all the way for the title with a mind-blowing defeat at Wigan, after they were winning 2-0 after 80 minutes of play.
As I said Arsenal will play only for pride, whereas City will play for reaching Europe's elite competition for the first time in history. Adebayor is in the middle of controversy, as he acted savagely in the reverse fixture, both defying Arsenal supporters and stamping his ex-teammate van Persie.
I tip City not to lose this one, at 3/5.
Manchester United vs Tottenham
English Premier League, 13h45
Manchester United are battling out with Chelsea for the title, trailing by one point as it stands. They welcome 4th place Spurs today, in an attempt to gain an advantage on the Blues, which themselves lost a week ago at White Hart Lane, 2-1. United are without Rooney in this one and it will be a question of resilience if they are to beat a strong team that have all to lose.
For Spurs it will be a monumental feat to win today, as they have not beaten a Top Four side away in 66 previous attempts. Watch for the likes of Bale and Modric to perform.
I tip Spurs not to lose, at 6/5.
English Premier League, 18h30
It will be a game of great importance for Manchester City, as they are fighting for 4th spot. Arsenal have wasted their chance to go all the way for the title with a mind-blowing defeat at Wigan, after they were winning 2-0 after 80 minutes of play.
As I said Arsenal will play only for pride, whereas City will play for reaching Europe's elite competition for the first time in history. Adebayor is in the middle of controversy, as he acted savagely in the reverse fixture, both defying Arsenal supporters and stamping his ex-teammate van Persie.
I tip City not to lose this one, at 3/5.
Manchester United vs Tottenham
English Premier League, 13h45
Manchester United are battling out with Chelsea for the title, trailing by one point as it stands. They welcome 4th place Spurs today, in an attempt to gain an advantage on the Blues, which themselves lost a week ago at White Hart Lane, 2-1. United are without Rooney in this one and it will be a question of resilience if they are to beat a strong team that have all to lose.
For Spurs it will be a monumental feat to win today, as they have not beaten a Top Four side away in 66 previous attempts. Watch for the likes of Bale and Modric to perform.
I tip Spurs not to lose, at 6/5.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
FC Bayern vs Olympique Lyonnais
Uefa Champions League Semifinal 1st leg, 20h45
It will be a passionate affair tonight at the Allianz Arena in Munich as the Bavarian giants take on the best team of the last decade in France. Lyon have reached this stage of the competition for the first time, after several years when they were knocked out in the Round of 8. They have beaten Real Madrid and Bordeaux to get this far and it should be noted that les Gones were the team that passed the ball the least in the previous round, merely 5 times less than Barcelona players did. Lyon have a very good coach in Claude Puel, whose mentor is Arsene Wenger. Look out for a possible tactical genius arising. The players to look out for are Lisandro Lopez, Delgado and Pjanic.
As for Bayern, they have reached this stage by upsetting both Fiorentina and Manchester United, by the same 4-4 score and qualifying on the away goals rule. They have put on a show at the weekend defeating Hannover 7-0. No wonder are they called FC Hollywood. Ribery and Robben are the most explosive players the Germans have, but look out also for Olic. Louis van Gaal will sweat over the defensive block as van Bommel and Badstuber miss out.
I tip both teams to score, at 3/4.
Uefa Champions League Semifinal 1st leg, 20h45
It will be a passionate affair tonight at the Allianz Arena in Munich as the Bavarian giants take on the best team of the last decade in France. Lyon have reached this stage of the competition for the first time, after several years when they were knocked out in the Round of 8. They have beaten Real Madrid and Bordeaux to get this far and it should be noted that les Gones were the team that passed the ball the least in the previous round, merely 5 times less than Barcelona players did. Lyon have a very good coach in Claude Puel, whose mentor is Arsene Wenger. Look out for a possible tactical genius arising. The players to look out for are Lisandro Lopez, Delgado and Pjanic.
As for Bayern, they have reached this stage by upsetting both Fiorentina and Manchester United, by the same 4-4 score and qualifying on the away goals rule. They have put on a show at the weekend defeating Hannover 7-0. No wonder are they called FC Hollywood. Ribery and Robben are the most explosive players the Germans have, but look out also for Olic. Louis van Gaal will sweat over the defensive block as van Bommel and Badstuber miss out.
I tip both teams to score, at 3/4.
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