Archived Premiership Football Betting Tips (7th May 2005)
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| Premiership football betting
tips are given one of the following three ratings: |
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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 7th
and 8th May 2005. |
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| Archived
Premiership football betting tips (7th & 8th May 2005) |
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| Sat 12:30 |
Chelsea v Charlton |
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Chelsea
will have been disappointed with their exit from the Champions League
at the hands of Liverpool but it wasn't through lack of effort. At
least they have the Premiership wrapped up and will want to win at
home to Charlton as they should be officially presented with the trophy;
they will not want Charlton to spoil the party. Charlton's end of
season slide has continued and they are now in the bottom half of
the table with no chance of Europe. Liverpool showed that the best
way of stopping Chelsea is to press their midfield and stop them playing
but I doubt Charlton will be capable of doing this to such good effect.
Chelsea to celebrate their title with a win. |
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Home
Win 2-0 ..... Best Odds: 1/3 VCBet |
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| Sat 3:00 |
Aston Villa v Man City |
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Villa were taken
apart at Spurs but the 5-1 scoreline did not reflect the chances that
Villa created, not to mention some refereeing decisions that did not
go their way. Only 1 point and 1 place separate these two and though
the possibility of 7th place and Europe remains it is less likely,
although the result from the Spurs and Boro game may affect the chances
of these two progressing; both will be hoping for a draw at the Riverside
whilst they take the points here. Villa have drawn their last 3 at
home whilst City have drawn their last 3 away but City have only lost
once under Pearce, who should be a certainty to take the mangerial
vacancy on a permanent basis. Pearce will have no fears and want his
players to take the game to Villa and I just think they might sneak
it. |
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Away
Win 0-1 ..... Best Odds: 2/1 Sportingbet,
PaddyPower |
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Blackburn v Fulham |
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Blackburn are a hard
grafting outfit and it is difficult to imagine them playing below
par just because they have nothing left to play for, although moving
up any number of places in the Premiership means more money. Savage
should be back after being rested for the visit to his old club Birmingham
so there should be a bit of bite about the Blackburn side. Fulham
did not capitalise on their win against Everton and lost out to a
mediocre Newcastle side midweek. They may be safe but if they finish
there Coleman will not be pleased; Andy Cole also seems to have lost
favour with the fans, not surprisingly for a goal hanger. Blackburn
are strong defensively and home advantage should give them the points. |
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Home
Win 1-0 ..... Best Odds: 11/10 bet365,
betOddorEven |
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Crystal Palace v Southampton |
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Both of these teams are facing up to the possibilities of relegation
and occupy third and fourth from bottom respectively. In their last
games Palace managed a draw away at Newcastle whilst Southampton
emerged with 3 points at home to relegation rivals Norwich. For
a team fighting against relegation Palace have OK home form having
won 6 from 18 but Southampton's away form is abysmal with 13 losses
from 18 games. At the back Palace are probably a better organised
side than Southampton but this fixture is going to be very tight.
Only 1 goal separates these two in the Premiership table but I think
Palace can just edge this one.
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Home
Win 2-1 ..... Best Odds: 5/4 betOddorEven,
PaddyPower |
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Everton v Newcastle |
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Everton's claim to 4th spot and the last Champions League place
looks almost certain as they are 3 points above Liverpool and have
a game in hand. They've won 11 from 18 at home and no doubt Duncan
Ferguson will come on and score the winner; a note of caution for
next season is that their long ball game may not be suitable against
sides that know how to keep the ball and play. They host Newcastle
who have just earned their 3rd away win of the season midweek at
Fulham. The return of Bramble is a big boost for them defensively
but they are still prone to errors at the back and I'm not sure
they'll be motivated for their second consecutive away game with
European football not on the agenda. Everton to prove too strong
for Newcastle.
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Home
Win 1-0 ..... Best Odds: 8/11 bet365 |
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Middlesbrough v Tottenham |
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Only 1 goal separates these two in the Premiership table with Spurs
the better placed in 7th and currently occupying the last European
slot. Obviously this game is a must win for either side but a draw
gives the teams below them belief that they can also attain the
much coveted 7th position. Boro's recent home form has been indifferent
what with the distraction of European competition this season whilst
Spurs have only taken 2 points from their last 6 away games; on
the road they have only scored 11 goals all season. Boro did well
to get a draw at Liverpool on Saturday and Spurs thrashed Villa,
and though a draw is probably not the best result for either side
it is not the worst.
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Draw
1-1 ..... Best Odds: 11/5 Sportingbet |
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Norwich v
Birmingham |
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Norwich
lost out in the thriller at Southampton while Birmingham came from
behind to beat Blackburn. Norwich have won their last 3 at home on
the bounce where as Birmingham have only taken 2 points from their
last 6 away games. Birmingham have nothing left to play for this season
but not the same can be said of Norwich who are fighting relegation
at the bottom of the table, although only 1 point separates the bottom
4 teams. Norwich will need to tighten up at the back after Saturday's
performance and will find Birmingham difficult to break down as they
are well organised, but back Norwich here as they will be fighting
for survival and have good home form whilst Birmingham don't have
too much motivationally to drive them. |
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Home
Win 2-1 ..... Best Odds: 10/11 Sportingbet,
bet365 |
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Portsmouth
v Bolton |
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Portsmouth
are now safe from the relegation issues and can start to plan for
next season in the Premiership but it will take time for Alain Perrin
to turn things around at Fratton Park and instill some confidence
and consistency. They host a Bolton side who could mathematically
still grab 4th place and the last Champions League spot but it is
extremely unlikely as Everton are 4 points ahead and have a game in
hand; Bolton should however take one of the UEFA places. Portsmouth
may find Bolton's mix of styles and strength at set pieces difficult
to play against, and in addition to their own poor performance at
City and lack of motivation Bolton could well take all the points. |
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Away Win 0-1
..... Best Odds: 6/4 PaddyPower |
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| Sat 5:15 |
Man Utd v
West Brom |
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After
United's demolition of Charlton away it should not be taken for granted
that United have given up on overtaking Arsenal for second place even
though there is a 4 point gap. They face a West Brom side who have
upped their standard in recent weeks but they are still firmly ensconced
in the relegation places and it looks like 3 from 4 will go down;
if it weren't for other sides down there picking up points West Brom
may have been a little safer by now. West Brom need to go for all
3 points as this is the only result that can really help them but
they need to be patient otherwise United will just pick them off on
the counter. United should take all the points. |
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Home Win 2-0
..... Best Odds: 1/3 Coral |
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| Sun 4:05 |
Arsenal v Liverpool |
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Liverpool
are now in the Champions League final and ironically, if they can
win it and only finish in 5th place in the Premiership they will not
qualify for next season's competition. Unfortunately for Liverpool,
their local rivals Everton currently hold 4th place and have 3 points
plus a game in hand over them. Additionally a trip to Arsenal is not
what they would want especially as Arsenal will be wanting to cement
their 2nd place and automatic qualification to the Champions League.
Liverpool's away form domestically has been awful losing 10 from 18
where as Arsenal have only lost once at home all season. Liverpool
showed against Chelsea that they can defend a lead but Arsenal will
pose more problems attack wise whilst Liverpool could definitely feel
the effects of the midweek game; not only that but Liverpool appear
to have been distracted by Europe most of the season. Arsenal should
take the points here. |
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Home
Win 1-0 ..... Best Odds: 3/4 Sportingbet |
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