Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Stoke City vs. Aston Villa: Everything here points to a low-scoring match with 13th-place Stoke City (7-13-11) seeing 20 of its 31 games in the English Premier League go under the total heading into this home fixture against the Claret and Blue.
Rio Ferdiand of Manchester United looks on with Steven Gerrard of Liverpool (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Fulham vs. Wigan Athletic (10:00 a.m. ET/7:00 a.m. PT): Fulham has gone undefeated their last 10 meetings in this series (6-4-0), outscoring the Latics, 15-6 with four clean sheets in the process.
English Premier League Betting Odds and Predictions Week 18
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Wigan Athletic vs. Arsenal (ESPN2, 7:45 a.m. ET/4:45 a.m. PT): Eighteenth-place Wigan Athletic (4-3-10, 18 GF-32 GA) welcomes fifth-place Arsenal (7-6-4, 31 GF-18 GA) to the DW Stadium on Saturday in a match between clubs going in opposite directions in the English Premier League table.
Leighton Baines of Everton (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Norwich City at Everton at Reading (10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT): Everton cost us in this space here last week at Reading but best to get right back on the horse that threw you off in this case.
Javier Hernandez of Manchester United (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Arsenal at Manchester United (ESPN2, Computer: ESPN3, 8:30 am ET/5:30 am PT):Second-place Manchester United (7-0-2, 24 GF-13 GA) welcomes sixth-place Arsenal (4-3-2, 14 GF-6 GA) to Old Trafford in this weekend's English Premiere League lid-lifter.
One of the toughest challenges in football is the race to win promotion to the Premier League
from The Championship. The rewards for just one season in the top flight are reported to be worth
in excess of £100 million, thus, it is understandable why each of the 23 teams in the second tier
want to get out!
Fans of England will be delighted to note that Harry Redknapp has been given a chance to exercise
his tactical muscle, this summer, despite being pipped in the race for the England manager's chair.
He will join the Betfair punditry team for Euro 2012.
The former West Ham and Seattle Sounders midfielder will be the face of Betfair in Poland and the
Ukraine, providing fans with the best betting advice, match predictions, and insights into the
teams contesting the European Championships.
Spain plays their penultimate warm-up to the Euros with a friendly against South Korea. The
match will take place at Stade de Suisse in Bern, Switzerland with kickoff scheduled for 2:00 PM
USA Eastern time.
Spain player Fernando Torres
"Physically I feel very good and fresh because I haven't had the drain of so many games as my
team-mates.
Liverpool are set to reveal their new manager on Friday, June 1, 2012 Â which will likely be
either Brendan Rodgers or Roberto Martinez.
Martinez was the front-runner, at least according to oddsmakers, when the job was first
available but Rodgers has emerged as a strong possibility. Both had successful seasons this year as
Martinez led Wigan to a late season surge to avoid relegation and Rodgers helped Swansea earn
promotion to the EPL and finish in 11th place.
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez currently leads the betting odds as the next Aston Villa
manager. Martinez is followed by Norwich City manager Paul Lambert and Brighton & Hove Albion
manager Guy Poyet.
A new manager is unlikely to be announced right away but it could be as soon as later this
week.
Premier League betting: odds on a Manchester City or Manchester United title win - originally
posted on Soccerlens.com
Sky Sports are screening both Manchester games on the final day of the season, and it's City (on
SS1) who are firmly in the driving seat and long odds-on to clinch their first title in 44 years.
Ferguson's Replacement at United: Current Betting Odds - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
When Sir Alex Ferguson finally decides to close the curtains on his long and glorious career
there will certainly be more than a few managers in line to replace him. Below are the Sky Bet
current favourites:
Premier League Betting Preview: Stoke v Arsenal, Norwich v Liverpool, Chelsea v QPR and
Tottenham v Blackburn - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
The last weekend of April could see the Premier League title decided one way or the other.
But before Monday night, there's quite a lot of football still to play with Arsenal fighting to
secure third place, Chelsea and Tottenham fighting to make up ground to fourth place and Liverpool
fighting to stay ahead of Everton in the league table.
Weekend Betting Odds: Arsenal v Chelsea and Manchester United v Everton - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
Two cracking games on Sky this weekend, and first up is the lunchtime clash between Arsenal and
Chelsea on Saturday (12.45pm Ko, SS2). Arsenal v Chelsea The Gunners have been chalked up as even
money (2) favourites with Boylesports and Betfred to come out on top and they are expected to
do just that.
Weekend Betting Odds: Arsenal v Chelsea and Manchester United v Everton - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
Two cracking games on Sky this weekend, and first up is the lunchtime clash between Arsenal and
Chelsea on Saturday (12.45pm Ko, SS2). Arsenal v Chelsea The Gunners have been chalked up as even
money (2) favourites with Boylesports and Betfred to come out on top and they are expected to
do just that.
Saturday's live lunchtime kick off on Sky Sports is the match between Chelsea and Tottenham
Hotspur. With both sides in the running for a Champions League place this season, this could be a
very important result as far as a top four finish is concerned. The upcoming European Championships
could be in the backs of some players minds and could be having a negative affect on some while
encouraging others to play well to try and force their way into the final squads.
Who are this year's Champions League favourites? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
With the 2012-13 season underway, the Champions League group stages are not too far away from
being drawn. Holders Chelsea will look to defend their crown, but will have a host of European
giants eager to claim glory.
Some transfers happen under the radar, and then blow everyone away e.g. Cristiano Ronaldo to
Manchester United. Some happen over so long that everyone involved knows it's happening, so might
as well e.g. Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. Some happen over so long that everyone involved
knows it's happening, but will still fight tooth and nail to keep Fabregas from going.
TweetBayern Munich will face Chelsea in the Champions League Final at the Allianz Arena with the
Germans favourites amongst bookies in the latest betting odds. Bayern overcame Real Madrid 3-1 on
penalties after losing 2-1 on the night (3-3 on aggregate) to book their place in the final on 19
May at the Allianz Arena.
It's unlikely the truth about the row between Carlos Tevez and Roberto Mancini affair will ever be
known, but if at the end of the season the blue side of Manchester were to miss out by say a point
or even two, some hard questions may well be asked of the gaffer.
Unsurprisingly, his opposite number at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson, at one congratulated him on
his handling of a mess from which nobody has emerged with any great credit, as those betting
Premiership money will know.
Group D features host country Ukraine, England, France, and Sweden. France and England are the
betting sites favorites to advance but it's viewed as possibly the most even group. Below is a
preview for the group with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
11 June 2012France Match 7 EnglandUkraineÂ
Match 8 Sweden15 June 2012Ukraine Match 15
FranceSweden Match 16 England19 June
2012England Match 23 UkraineSwedenÂ
Match 24 France
Group Outlook
Similar to Group A, this one doesn't have a clear favorite but all four teams could
realistically finish in first place.
Group D features host country Ukraine, England, France, and Sweden. France and England are the
betting sites favorites to advance but it's viewed as possibly the most even group. Below is a
preview for the group with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
11 June 2012France Match 7 EnglandUkraineÂ
Match 8 Sweden15 June 2012Ukraine Match 15
FranceSweden Match 16 England19 June
2012England Match 23 UkraineSwedenÂ
Match 24 France
Group Outlook
Similar to Group A, this one doesn't have a clear favorite but all four teams could
realistically finish in first place.
Group C features the defending champions Spain along with Italy, Ireland, and Croatia. Spain are
expected to finish first but it is expected to be an even race for second place. Below is a preview
for the group with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
10 June 2012Spain Match 5 ItalyRepublic of
Ireland Match 6 Croatia14 June 2012ItalyÂ
Match 13 CroatiaSpain Match 14 Republic of
Ireland18 June 2012Croatia Match 21 SpainItaly Match 22 Republic of Ireland
Group Outlook
Almost everyone agrees that Spain will win the group and should have little trouble against the
other three teams.
Group C features the defending champions Spain along with Italy, Ireland, and Croatia. Spain are
expected to finish first but it is expected to be an even race for second place. Below is a preview
for the group with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
10 June 2012Spain Match 5 ItalyRepublic of
Ireland Match 6 Croatia14 June 2012ItalyÂ
Match 13 CroatiaSpain Match 14 Republic of
Ireland18 June 2012Croatia Match 21 SpainItaly Match 22 Republic of Ireland
Group Outlook
Almost everyone agrees that Spain will win the group and should have little trouble against the
other three teams.
Group B is widely considered the toughest and deepest of the Euro 2012 tournament. It contains
two favorites in Germany and Netherlands along with Portugal and Denmark. Below is a preview for
the group with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
9 June 2012Netherlands Match 3 DenmarkGermany Match 4 Portugal13 June 2012DenmarkÂ
Match 11 PortugalNetherlands Match 12
Germany17 June 2012Portugal Match 19
NetherlandsDenmark Match 20 Germany
Group Outlook
Germany are the clear favorites to win the group but the Netherlands will provide a very tough
test.
Group B is widely considered the toughest and deepest of the Euro 2012 tournament. It contains
two favorites in Germany and Netherlands along with Portugal and Denmark. Below is a preview for
the group with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
9 June 2012Netherlands Match 3 DenmarkGermany Match 4 Portugal13 June 2012DenmarkÂ
Match 11 PortugalNetherlands Match 12
Germany17 June 2012Portugal Match 19
NetherlandsDenmark Match 20 Germany
Group Outlook
Germany are the clear favorites to win the group but the Netherlands will provide a very tough
test.
While Group A lacks any of the favorites for Euro 2012, it's very evenly matched with all four
teams having a decent chance to advance to the knockout stage. Below is a preview for the group
with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
8 June 2012Poland Match 1 GreeceRussiaÂ
Match 2 Czech Republic12 June 2012GreeceÂ
Match 9 Czech RepublicPoland Match 10 Russia16 June 2012Czech Republic Match 17 PolandGreece Match 18 Russia
Group Outlook
Russia are the slight favorites to win the Group with Poland not very far behind them.
While Group A lacks any of the favorites for Euro 2012, it's very evenly matched with all four
teams having a decent chance to advance to the knockout stage. Below is a preview for the group
with the list of fixtures.
Fixtures
8 June 2012Poland Match 1 GreeceRussiaÂ
Match 2 Czech Republic12 June 2012GreeceÂ
Match 9 Czech RepublicPoland Match 10 Russia16 June 2012Czech Republic Match 17 PolandGreece Match 18 Russia
Group Outlook
Russia are the slight favorites to win the Group with Poland not very far behind them.
The Netherlands continues their warm-up to the Euro 2012 tournament with a friendly against
Slovakia. The match will take place at De Kuip Stadion in Rotterdam, Netherlands with kickoff
scheduled for 2:30 PM USA Eastern time.
Netherlands player Arjen Robben
"It was a special week (playing in UCL final for Bayern Munich) but I am back here on the
practice field with Holland and the Euros is the new target.
When the Czech Republic first take to the field against Russia, on 8 June, many of their fans may
be worrying just where their goals are going to come from. Michal Bilek's side only found the net
on 12 occasions, despite conceding just eight in a successful qualifying campaign.
The concern can be found in a lack of a reliable goal scorer.
England Euro 2012 Betting Odds - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
England interim manager Stuart Pearce has this week revealed that the England squad for Euro
2012 will be named before the end of the Premier League campaign, whether a new permanent boss is
in place or not. With the last game of the season on Sunday 13th May, it is reasonable to expect
the successful and unsuccessful players to be unveiled a couple of days before this.
Three things Pakistani football can learn from Euro 2012 - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
The 2012 European Championships will kick off this summer in Poland and Ukraine. The Euro 2012
betting odds hugely favour Spain and Germany, but beyond the favourites and indeed beyond the 16
teams competing at Euro 2012, there are plenty of footballing lessons for Pakistan and Pakistani
football to learn from, and hopefully apply to our own national team's cause.
Even more than a Real Madrid-Barcelona Champions League final, EURO 2012 is what every European
and football enthusiast is waiting for in the coming months. We are now exactly 10 weeks away from
this Summer's 2nd-greatest sporting event (for all the love I have for soccer, even I have to admit
that the Olympics come before the Euros) and on paper, Italy's path to qualification has been
nothing short of excellent.
Chelsea v Liverpool FA Cup Final Betting Odds - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
The 2012 FA Cup final takes centre stage on Saturday (5.15pm KO, Live on ITV1) and bookmakers make
Chelsea favourites to beat Liverpool in normal time. The Blues have been chalked up at 2.5
(Betfred and bet365) to do the business in 90 minutes, with Liverpool 3 chances (Betfred andÂ
Boylesports), and the draw rated a 3.
It has been a very difficult month for Tottenham who have seen there 10 point lead over 4th place
over turned by rivals Arsenal, and fingers of blame are starting to point towards Harry Redknapp
being linked with the England job.
It's easy to put two and two together and look for any old excuse but could there be any truth in
it?
Eleven matches were played in the Championship, at the weekend, with the most notable development
being Birmingham's return to the play-off positions on goal difference. The Blues, in sixth,
currently have a goal tally worthy of the top three in the division.
Birmingham drew 1-1 with Cardiff City, after Marlon King failed to score a penalty, and Mark Hudson
hammered home for the Welshmen.
As the end of the 2011/12 league campaign draws near, Bristol City have improved their ranks –
and their chances of surviving relegation – by bringing in some fresh blood.
The Robins have signed QPR's Hogan Ephraim and Andre Amougou, of Burnley fame, on loan until the
end of the season.
