Sports Betting Blog

April 5, 2011 by Ben Filed under: Football 

This years stand out tie in the Champions League has got to Manchester United vs Chelsea. In terms of betting, this is a tricky game to call. Chelsea played their best so far this season recently to come back from 1-0 to beat United 2-1. At the weekend, Chelsea stumbled whereas United came back from 2-0 down to win 4-2.

For this game, I have no strong opinions. Any result wouldn’t be surprising. I could make a case for the home win, draw or away win. In terms of betting, I have placed my wagers at Paddypower. They have an amazing special for this game.

If Man Utd win this match, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/Last goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match.

This is much better than the normal offers Paddy Power and other bookmakers run. Manchester United are 12/5 (3.4) to win this game. Usually, these special offers have pretty poor situations for paying out, eg, some midfielder scoring the last goal of the game.

This offer also includes correct scores which is interesting. I’ve personally gone for 1-0, 0-0 and 1-1. I think it will be tight and the odd goal will win it. If Manchester United do win, then paddypower will refund those correct scores. If they don’t win then those scores are the most likely IMO to payout.

Paddy Power were famously burnt a few years ago in the Champions League when they offered to refund ALL losing bets if ’30+ goal a season’ Ronaldo scored anytime. He did and Paddy Power lost a lot of money.

Click here to visit the site and get a free £25 matched bet if you are a new customer.