Championship Play-off Final Betting Preview

Derby Can Nick Goal Fest

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There’s not a great deal between the two teams (they shared a win apiece in the league), but Derby are fancied to nick it, and expect plenty of goals too! Granted, the Rams' form has been a bit hit and miss recently, but it’s worth remembering that West Brom had only won four of their last 12 going into the Play-Offs. So, at a tasty bet365 (13/10 West Brom, 9/4 the Draw), back the Rams to win and hope thay can outscore their opponents.

And goals shouldn’t be too much of a problem with the likes of Steve Howard and a fully fit Giles Barnes leading the attack for Derby. They are 13/2 and 9/1 respectively to score the first goal with bet365, and anyone taking those prices should seriously consider backing them each way as they will get paid out if they score at anytime in the game, at 1/3 odds.

At the other end of the field, don’t be surprised to see Kevin Phillips make his mark too. The West Brom striker has netted six in his last three and could contribute to a goal-fest at Wembley – 9/4 to score anytime with bet365. In that case, a bet on the 'overs' looks a must bet also at 21/20.

Hot picks to be considered:

Derby to win in 90 minutes @ 3/1

Derby to win 3-2 @ 33/1

West Brom to win 3-2 @ 28/1 (saver)

Over 2.5 Goals @ 21/20 – maximum bet!

Giles Barnes to score first @ 9/1 (each way 1/3 odds, unlimited places with bet365!)

Kevin Phillips to score anytime @ 9/4

Blackpool To Take It All

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1. Blackpool - Yeovil
Sunday, 27 May, at Wembley
Kick off: 15:00 uk


Prediction: Blackpool to win
WON - 2:0
The odds:
in Decimal 2.20
Bwin in Decimal 2.25

The verdict:
Bookies points Blackpool as a favourite to win this final and promote but it will be a tough one having in mind the Yeovil form. The Somerset club is famous as "giants killer" in the domestic tournaments and will try to win today in a style that have demonstrated at City Ground. But I will go for Blackpool anyway because the team is performing very well when it comes to such clashes due to a wide experience in the play-off battles. Blackpool will break a 70-year old club record if they win at Wembley, the team are in spectacular form indeed and in a impressive winning series.
On line midfielder Chris Brandon is again available for Blackpool. The biggest concern for Yeovil is the condition of their captain Terry Skiverton but he will probably lead the team out at Wembley.

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Easy Wins For Drogheda And The Saints

Spartak Moscow And Start In Norway Can Make Your Profit Bigger

1. Drogheda - Shamrock
Friday, 25 May, at United Park
Kick off: 19:45 uk
Prediction: Drogheda to win
LOST 0:2
The odds:
in Decimal 1.72
Bwin in Decimal 1.70
William Hill in Decimal 1.70
Ladbrokes in Fractional 4/6

The verdict:
Drogheda will try to rebuild some pride tonight at United Park when they welcome Rovers in attempt to fill the gap to the leaders. Last time when both( and it was earlier this month) met United felt 3:0 down. Now they want revenge and the class of the team allow an easy home win that will not let The Saints extend their lead on the top of the league. Few key players are still doubtful for United but there is a big chance to see Cahill, Webb or Gray in action.
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2. St. Patricks - Sliego Rovers
Friday, 25 May
Kick off: 19:45 uk
Prediction: Home win
WON - 3:1
The odds:
in Decimal 1.44
Bwin in Decimal 1.53
William Hill in Decimal 1.50
Ladbrokes in Fractional 1/2

The verdict:
There is no doubt that The Saint are heavy favourites to win this one and occupy the first position with a serious lead. The team is in a great form and if you want you can have better odds taking St. Patricks to win the first half also.
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Champions League Final Betting Preview

Two years on from the drama of Istanbul, AC Milan and Liverpool meet again in the Champions League final in Athens, with revenge very much on Milanese minds. Carlo Ancetti’s side are favourites with bet365 to lift the trophy at 8/11, with Liverpool at 11/10 to repeat their 2005 victory.

If anyone needed reminding of that amazing meeting in Istanbul, Milan surrendered a 3-0 half time lead as Liverpool fought back to claim a 3-3 draw before winning on penalties. While this game promises to be keenly contested, we are unlikely to see such an open affair (bet365 make a repeat scoreline an 80/1 shot!). The Italians are a durable defensive unit, while Liverpool, under Rafael Benitez, have made a reputation for denying their opponents room to breathe. With chances likely to be limited, the draw at 15/8 is sure to be popular, although Liverpool at 11/5 also makes plenty of appeal given their record in this competition (won five of their previous six finals!). Milan can be backed at 13/10 with bet365 to win in 90 minutes.

As top scorer in the competition with 10 goals, Kaka will be a popular choice in bet365's first goalscorer market at 13/2, although he is unlikely to be afforded anything like the space he enjoyed in the semi final meeting with Man United. With the suspicion that Milan are vulnerable at the back, there could be plenty of opportunities for Steven Gerrard to star (as he did two years ago!), especially as he’s likely to be utilised in a more offensive role for this game. He’s our hot each way pick to score first at 9/1 and, remember, bet365 are offering unlimited places (at 1/3 odds) on this market, so you’ll get paid out if he scores at anytime in the game!

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Lokomotiv Champion? Strange Things Can Happen In Bulgaria

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LOST - 2:5
Lokomotiv Sf - Levski
Saturday, 18 May, at Lokomotiv
Kick off: 14:30 uk/ 16:30 BG

Prediction: Lokomotiv to win


The odds:
in Decimal 4.00
Bwin in Decimal 4.20

The verdict:
It might be crazy but I will follow that scenario tomorrow when the title in the Bulgarian championship will be settled. Lokomotiv, currently on second place and Levski, still on the top with 2 points advantage, shall decide who will be the new champion of Bulgaria at the stadium in "Nadejda" (from Bulgarian "hope").
Lokomotiv have no injured or banned players and the coach Grozdanov will have full squad to choose from. If the team win this one he would be considered as the new champion having in mind that in the last round will meet the absolute amateurs from Chernomoretz Bourgas-Sofia. Lokomotiv have already lost one big derby against CSKA and I think they learned their lesson. What makes me believe that a miracle in "Nadejda" is possible? It is something outside the game itself. Nikolay Gigov, the boss of Lokomotiv, is still the only one from the leading clubs in Bulgaria who still have no title, despite the fact he has invested solid amount of money in that club. Ganchev won with Litex, Iliev with Lokomotiv Plovdiv, even Slavia did - Lokomotiv will not be that close, not soon. Decide for yourself but have that possible scenario considered very closely.
Levski will be without the keeper Petkov and the defender Jivko Milanov.

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United To Make The Double

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Chelsea - Manchester U
Saturday, 19 May, at Wembley
Kick off: 15:00 uk
LOST - 0:0
Prediction: United to win

The odds:
in Decimal 2.75
Bwin in Decimal 2.60
William Hill in Decimal 2.75
Ladbrokes in Fractional 6/4

Bet at home in Decimal 2.65

The verdict:
The big game has come and today is the day for placing all the predictions on the table and choose the most profitable one. It won't be a surprise that I will go for United to win the game in the 90 minutes and if you did your homework browsing the top tipsters verdicts you know that this is a very possible end at the new Wembley stadium.
Chelsea have all sorts of injury problems and it is funny that Maurinho can be forced to use the keeper Hilario as an substitute striker. Chelsea are without Michael Ballack, Ricardo Carvalho, Andriy Shevchenko and the manager is not sure that he can use also Ashley Cole, Jon Obi Mikel and Arjen Robben. It seems to me that the balance in this team have been lost somewhere at the end of the season and it will be really hard to gain the concentration back.
On the other hand United have a very clear aim - Title and FA Cup trophey double. Neville and Saha are out but all others are fit and ready to prove that the Red Devils are the undisputed English football leader this season.
That is why I will take United at generous 2.75 at bet365.


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FA Cup Final Preview

The FA Cup final is back at Wembley this year and bet365 make Manchester United slight favourites in the betting at 9/5 to win in 90 minutes, with Chelsea 15/8 to do the same. The draw will be popular at 2/1 with many customers expecting the two teams to cancel one another out as they did in a recent league match.

The Red Devils got the upper hand over Chelsea in the Premiership and are 9/1 with bet365 to win the match by a correct score of 2-1. If you fancy the Blues to instead gain revenge, a bet on them winning 3-0 is 33/1.

Premiership top scorer Didier Drogba is 13/2 to score the first goal, as is United superstar Wayne Rooney. Chelsea captain John Terry likes to come forward for set pieces and is 25/1 to get his name on the scoresheet first.

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W.B.A. To Win The Midlands Derby

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1. W.B.A. - Wolves
Wednesday, 16 May, at Hawthorns
Kick off: 19:45 uk
WON - 1:0
Prediction: home win
The odds:
in Decimal 2.00
Bwin in Decimal 1.95
William Hill in Decimal 2.0
Ladbrokes in Fractional evens
Bet at home in Decimal 2.00

The verdict:
Ok, I admit the last two predictions of mine were far away from fantastic but I think today I have the chance to rebuild some pride taking W.B.A in this Midlands derby. The home side took the visit 3:2 in the first leg and now are starting the return in better position with a clear chance for a Wembley final. WBA perform very well at home and score plenty of goals during the season. There is no reason to believe that they will lose the rhythm in this game and will allow Wolves to come back. The defender Neil Clement is back for Baggies.
The visitors have no fresh injuries.

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Derby To Win Again

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LOST 2-3

Derby - Southampton
Thusday, 15 May, at Pride Park
Kick off: 19:45 uk

Prediction: Derby to win
The odds:
in Decimal 2.20
Bwin in Decimal 2.00
William Hill in Decimal 2.20
Ladbrokes in Fractional 7/1
Bet at home in Decimal 2.05

The verdict:
It is hard to believe that Derby will celebrate the play-offs final earlier and Southampton will take the chance for coming back in the game. The home side have 2:1 advantage from the first game and will surely stay patient and wait for a counter attack chances to open. The visitors have no good memories from Pride Park as general and will be really hard to gain some pride back here. Another positive news for Derby is Bisgaard fit again and Peschisolido also recovered from an ankle injury.
On the other hand Southampton are additionally hit by injury problems - Gareth Bale (ankle) and striker Kenwyne Jones will miss the game.
I will go for Derby to win again and guarantee a final spot in a style.


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Revenge On Man United

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LOST - 0:0
Chelsea - Man United
Wednesday, 09 May, at Stamford Bridge
Kick off: 20:00 uk
Prediction: Chelsea to win

The odds:
in Decimal 2.10
Bwin in Decimal 2.10
William Hill in Decimal 2.20
Ladbrokes in Fractional 11/10
Bet at home in Decimal 2.10

The verdict:
It is a perfect moment for Chelsea to use the anger coming from the lost title and to impress the fans with a clear win on the big rival at Stamford. Do not forget that United will keep an eye on the upcoming FA final and probably will rest some key players today. Scholes and Giggs will miss the game, they said.
Chelsea will be without Drogba and Robben but many other higly motivated strikers are waiting on the bench including youngsters Sinclar and Sahar. Actually, exactly the motivation will be the decisive factor in the game that will lead Chelsea to the win.

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Man United Will Win The City Derby

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WON - 0:1
Man City - Man United
Saturday, 05 May, at City Of Manchester
Kick off: 12:45 uk
Prediction: United to win

The odds:
in Decimal 1.50
Bwin in Decimal 1.50
William Hill in Decimal 1.53
Ladbrokes in Fractional 1/2

The verdict:
I can give you just one advice here and it is "hurry up and take United as early as possible to keep the good odds". It is the best chance for United to win their confidence back after the Champions League exit in the midweek and they will not going to miss it. The local rivals Manchester City are in desperate form at home and on the edge of a poor goalless record.
Rio is surely back for United and will lead the team in this rising from the dust. A win here and negative result for Chelsea in Arsenal game means title for the Red Devils.

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The Bremen Town Musicians Will Leave The Tournament With Honour

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LOST - 1:2

Werder - Espanyol
Thursday, 03 May, at San Siro
Kick off: 19:45 uk
Prediction: Werder to win

The odds:
in Decimal 1.50
Bwin in Decimal 1.55
William Hill in Decimal 1.57
Ladbrokes in Fractional 1/2

The verdict:
Is one fairy-tale finish still available for Werder Bremen? Why not, but from my perspective it is too risky to bet on that. I prefer to choose the home win only and be safe enough with not bad 1.50 award.
Werder have lost the last Bundesliga game - 2:3 down by Arminia, and coming back home they will be determined to achieve a positive result. Of course, they are 0:3 down here from the first leg but they proved to be a solid team at home. Werder need to attack from the first minute and with Klose in front it is possible to score more than 2 goals if things turn wrong for Espanyol from the same beginning. Friz, Wiese and Borowski are out but Espanyol have also problems with Ivan de la Pena, Pandiani and Hurtado missing the game.
I will go for a home win here relying on Werder's home form.

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Milan To Join Pool At The Final

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Milan - Man United
Wednesday, 02 May, at San Siro
Kick off: 19:45 uk
Prediction: Milan to win
WON - 3:0
The odds:
in Decimal 2.10
Bwin in Decimal 1.95
William Hill in Decimal 2.20
Ladbrokes in Fractional 6/5

The verdict:
If you are an experienced tipster you probably know that it is a golden rule to miss that kind of tricky games in your daily bets. And why? You can not be sure about anything tonight. But I am going to take the risk because i really can smell the history repeat itself with another Milan - Liverpool final.
Milan have no injury worries, full squad determined to lead the Italian giant to the great final and have a chance for some payback. It is easy to predict a home win if you consider the United's recent form in defence, even Rio is coming back for the game, the news agencies said. i am sure Milan will not take the risk from the same beginning, it won't be their style. It is a solid team that can play with a ball as long as it needs and then, often in the late 2nd half, score one and keep the result till the end. Do not forget that we have a football genius in Milan's squad - Kaka. He plays in a very dangerous area behind the top striker and if he can get some balls behind the United midfielders and just a hint for free space, we can see another glorious night for him.
On the other hand we have Ronaldo and Rooney but i think they are just too explosive for that stage and their nerves will not let them show all the potential.
I will go for a draw in the first half and a home win at the end of the 90 minutes.

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