Archived Premiership Football Betting Tips (30th April 2005)
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| Premiership football betting
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Banker,
large stake, predicted outcome is more than likely. |
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Likely
outcome, medium stake, worth a gamble. |
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Worth a flutter,
small stake, be prudent with these and stick to matches where you
can spot the value. |
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| Below
were the predicted outcomes for the weekend fixtures of Sat
30th April, Sun 1st May and Mon 2nd May 2005. |
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| Archived
Premiership football betting tips (30th April, 1st & 2nd
May) |
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| Sat 3:00 |
Birmingham v Blackburn |
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Most
eyes would probably have been on Savage's return to St. Andrews but
he is unlikely to feature as Hughes will probably rest him after several
hard games following return from injury. Birmingham have now signed
Pennant and may look expensive at £3m but others were interested;
maybe he can repay Bruce's faith by staying out of trouble and turning
in some good performances. Both teams are hard to beat and don't create
that many chances; Birmingham have drawn their last 2 at home whilst
Blackburn have drawn their last 3 away so it looks like a draw. |
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Draw
0-0 ..... Best Odds: 9/4 PaddyPower |
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Fulham v Everton |
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Fulham have not lost
in their last 6 home fixtures and Everton have lost their last 2 away
but this one remains a difficult one to predict. Fulham have been
inconsistent all season and it's still possible mathematically for
them to be caught up in the relegation struggle so they need to win
this one to guarantee safety but Everton will have a say in matters
as they will want to cement their 4th place position and the last
Champions League place. Boa Morte has povided the inspiration for
Fulham whilst Duncan Ferguson has chipped in lately with some vital
goals. This will be a tight affair and difficult to pick between the
2 sides. |
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Draw 1-1 .....
Best Odds: 15/8 betOddorEven |
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Liverpool v Middlesbrough |
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Liverpool have learned
that should they win the Champions League and only make 5th place
it is unlikely they will qualify for next season's Champions League;
it will be 4th place and most likely Everton that grab the remaining
spot however bad for football that may seem. Liverpool have only lost
3 home games and their injury list has been shortening over recent
weeks leaving more options available to Benitez. Boro's away form
has been indifferent and their injury list, if anything, has worsened;
they are still in with a chance of finishing 7th and taking the extra
UEFA cup place so this should drive them forward but Liverpool's home
form is the clincher here and they should take all the points. |
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Home
Win 2-0 ..... Best Odds: 8/11 bet365,
betOddorEven
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Man City v Portsmouth |
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City are a rejuvented
side under Pearce and have not lost in their last 5 games; most will
be hoping that he's given full responsibility next season and if so
City can consider Europe an option the season after. Portsmouth now
look to have avoided relegation but have nothing to play for, added
to which their away form is woeful. They may have demolished Southampton
in the first half at Fratton Park but City away is a different proposition;
another home win for City and more points gained for Pearce's job
application. |
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Home
Win 1-0 ..... Best Odds: 5/6 Sportingbet,
PaddyPower |
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Newcastle v Crystal Palace |
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Newcastle have had a pretty dismal season in the Premiership and
with nothing left to play for they will be pleased for the season
to be over. The injury to Kieron Dyer will be a blow, especially
as they have a number of players out injured but it's about time
they conjured up a win at home. They face a Palace side who are
just outside the relegation places on goal difference but have only
taken 1 point from their last 6 away fixtures. With only 1 away
win all season they will be scrapping for survival but Newcastle
need to salvage some pride and have the talent to do so if they
put their mind to it. Shearer to inspire a Newcastle win.
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Home
Win 1-0 ..... Best Odds: 5/6 Coral,
bet365,
Stan
James |
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Southampton v Norwich |
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Ignore what's happening at the top of the table because this has
got to be the game of the weekend. The two bottom teams face each
other at St. Marys with survival still possible, although it looks
like only 1 from 4 can stay up. A win for either of these 2 sides
could take them out of the bottom three depending on other results
so there's all to play for. Southampton will miss Crouch through
injury and Redknapp through suspension whilst Niemi has not performed
well after returning from injury, but the biggest miss will be Crouch
who has inspired his team to better performances recently. Unfortunately
they face a Norwich side who are definitely on the up; although
they are yet to win away they have put together a string of fine
performances to give themselves a chance of staying up. Southampton
are in disarray where as Norwich are buoyant.
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Away
Win 1-2 ..... Best Odds: 13/5 |
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| Sat 5:15 |
Bolton v Chelsea |
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If Chelsea
win this one the title is theirs but the outcome of this game is by
no means a foregone conclusion. Bolton play well against the bigger
teams, as evidenced by their 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge, and will
still feel they have a chance of getting 4th spot if results go their
way. Chelsea have only dropped 7 points away all season winning their
last 6 games on the road but I just feel that Bolton may well get
something from this one. I don't expect Chelsea to lose but their
minds could be distracted by the Champions League plus they may not
want to risk players ahead of the return fixture at Anfield. Duff
is already unavailable through injury but how much is Mourinho willing
to gamble. Bolton to hold out for a draw. |
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Draw
0-0 ..... Best Odds: 12/5 Sportingbet |
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| Sun 1:00 |
Tottenham
v Aston Villa |
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One point
and one place separate these two in the charge for 7th place and the
last European slot. Spurs have done unusually well to remain in contention
this late in the season and will need to take something from this
game and the one against Boro to keep alive their European hopes.
They now have some strength in depth and the injuries look to have
cleared up for the most part but they face a Villa side who have improved
recently with 3 wins from 6 away from home. Both sides need Europe
to attract better players and build their squads into those that can
compete with the top sides for the big prizes; any silverware would
be nice. Expect this to end even. |
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Draw
1-1 ..... Best Odds: 12/5 Coral,
PaddyPower |
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| Sun 4:05 |
Charlton v
Man Utd |
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By their
own standards, United's away form this season has been appalling as
they have only won 8 and lost 4 from 17, and can best explain why
they are sitting in 3rd place and 4 points adrift of Arsenal. However,
they travel to Charlton who's season has petered out to nothing as
they have now slipped away from the European places and with 3 losses
in their last 6 home games, United will see this as a potential 3
points even though United have lost their last 2 on the road. United
are still missing some influential players such as Scholes and Neville
but Ferguson will want them to remain committed until the final kick
of the season. After all, Charlton have little left to play for. |
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Away
Win 0-1 ..... Best Odds: 10/11 Sportingbet,
bet365 |
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| Mon 8:00 |
West Brom v
Arsenal |
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Although
Bryan Robson has turned around West Brom's home form and their attempt
at climbing away from relegation has been admirable there won't be
many to back his side to win this encounter. Arsenal play some mesmerising
football at times and this will be a tough test for West Brom who
haven't lost any of their last 6 at home, whilst Arsenal have only
lost one of their last 6 away. Henry may still be injured but Campbell
could return, although Wenger may want to stick with Senderos after
some good performances. West Brom unlikely to be able to hold out
for 90 minutes. |
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Away
Win 0-2 ..... Best Odds: 4/6 bet365,
PaddyPower |
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