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by Lee, last updated 2009-08-28 02:33:16Premiership Tips - 29th-30th August 2009
29th August 2009
Chelsea (1.17) Draw (8) Burnley (23)
Chelsea's season could not have got of to a better start, with three wins from three Carlo Ancelotti's men will be brimming with confidence. The same could also be said for Burnley who after opening the season with a defeat at Stoke they went onto to beat Manchester United then Everton. Last year Burnley did get a draw against the Blues and beat them on penalties. Should be a home win but useless odds. It did take an injury time Drogba goal to see off Hull City. Other bets worth considering are Drogba to score anytime @1.91 at bet365. Both teams to score is 2.5 @ Sky Bet.
Prediction:Home win best odds available 1.17 (Boylesport)
Blackburn (2.25) Draw (3.3) West Ham (3.5)
The Hammers were involved in that match against Millwall which brought back many ugly memories of the 1980s. Regarding team matters, manager Gianfranco Zola has said he only has one centre forward, Carlton Cole, and that the next in line is himself. Some other player trouble behind the scene, including the stabbing of Davenport. Blackburn should have come away with a point from Sunderland at the very least, so they'll be in 'angry bear' mode. Tricky one to call this. I am leaning towards 1X and the biggest price is the draw.
Prediction:Draw best odds available 3.3 (bet365)
Bolton (7) Draw (4) Liverpool (1.57)
With five wins from the last six encounters, Liverpool have to be the favourites, although I don't expect Gary Megson's side to give them an easy game. Bolton are a well organised team and I can see them frustrating Liverpool. But in Gerrard and Torres they have the class players that can make the difference. Villa managed to contain them by putting 11 men behind the ball and cutting out the space. Bolton being the home side may be a bit more adventurous. If Liverpool are going to have any chance of winning the league they will have to bounce back from the defeat against Aston Villa, like they did after the opening day loss against Spurs. Being away from the Anfield crowd might even be better for them.
Prediction:Away win best odds available 1.57 (bluesquare)
Stoke (2.4) Draw (3.3) Sunderland (3.25)
Sunderland didn't appear in the first half against Blackburn, then came out and won the points. They would have lost games like that last year. Darren Bent and Kenwyne Jones seem to have made a good strike partnership. It was Stokes home record that kept them up last year. Very early in the season but I don't think Stoke have progressed much since last year and maybe are even going backwards. They needed extra time to see off Leyton Orient whereas a severely weakened Sunderland breezed passed Norwich.
Prediction: Away win best odds available 3.25 (Sky Bet)
Tottenham (1.36) Draw (4.8) Birmingham (11)
Spurs are the form side at the moment. Top of the table, after 3 games and putting 5 past Donny midweek they show they have no problems scoring. Early days but Birmingham have only scored 1 goal this season and it was their winner against Portsmouth. They also top the table for injuries, having 8 first teamers out. This has home win written all over it but 1.36 on Spurs? I think a better bet may be the overs option. 3 or more goals is 1.73 at bet365.
Prediction:Home win best odds available 1.36 (PaddyPower)
Wolverhampton (2.15) Draw (3.4) Hull (3.75)
All gold v all gold. Wolves have had an interesting start. They had a good win against Wigan and then Manchester City should have been out of sight but in fact were holding on in the end. Mick McCarthy's men will need to be winning games like this at home if they are to have any chance of survival. Hull will be buoyed by last week's win against Bolton and finally getting points on the board. With the tigers having travelled to Southend for their midweek fixture I can see them finding this game tough.
Prediction: Home win best odds available 2.15 (bluesquare)
Manchester United (2.25) Draw (3.4) Arsenal (3.6)
The first big four meeting of the season should be a good early test for both sides. I'm expecting a tight game. With van der Saar and Ferdinand both missing for United I can see Arsene Wenger's side causing United a few problems, but not enough to be victorious. Man U have started badly and I am not convinced that the 5-0 against Wigan was a fair reflection of the game. First half they were all square and Wigan just collapsed after the first goal went in. Arsenal are flying at the moment. They eased passed Celtic in the Champions League. I guess it takes a brave man to back against Man U at Old Trafford so I won't. Its the draw for me.
Prediction: Draw best odds available 3.4 (bet365)
30th August 2009
Portsmouth (7) Draw (3.8) Manchester City (1.62)
These teams have been well matched in recent seasons but, following hugely contrasting summers the form book goes out of the window. Pompey are in turmoil even with the midweek victory over Hereford they are still to pick up a point in the Premier league. City have signed a wealth of talent and I expect Adebayor, Tevez and Robinho to prove far too strong for Paul Hart's men. With all the talk of City signing too many strikers, they still haven't let a goal in. Only danger is that Hughes played the full strength side against Palace in the cup. If City are going to break in to the top 4, this is the type of game they should be winning.
Prediction:Away win best odds available 1.62 (PaddyPower)
Everton (1.8) Draw (3.75) Wigan (5.3)
Everton have made a poor start in the league and are rock bottom. Joleon Lescott's gone to Manchester City, so they can concentrate on other matters now.They have signed midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov from Lokomotiv Moscow. He has some good match practice behind him because the Russian league begins earlier. Since the win against Villa, not much has gone right for Wigan. It must have been an understrength side against Blackpool on Wednesday when they were thumped 4-1. Last week's second half collapse to Man U couldn't have helped confidence at all. Odds are too low for me to want to back Everton on current form. I will go for the draw.
Prediction:Draw best odds available 3.75 ( )
Aston Villa (1.8) Draw (3.6) Fulham (5.3)
Two evenly matched sides face off at Villa Park where three of the last four meetings finished level. With Villa beating Liverpool Monday night their confidence will be up once again. Villa have been knocked on the Europa league even though they won their game. Fulham lost but went through on aggregate. Its a long trip to Russia they've had and I wonder how much its taken out of Fulham. Martin O'Neil has been complaining about the Villa fans. Maybe they'll take note and support their team properly.
Prediction:Home win best odds available 1.8 ( )
English Championship Football Betting Tips
29th August 2009
Plymouth (2.6) Draw (3.4) Sheffield W (2.88)
Plymouth find themselves hovering precariously above the relegation zone after only picking up 2 points from 4 games. Add to this 2 consecutive defeats at the hands of Cardiff City and Derby County and Paul Sturrock will soon start feeling the pressure if results do not start picking up soon. Wednesday have gone from cloud 9 to the depths of despair all in the space of a few days. Having thumped Scunthorpe 4-0 last week they then went onto lose 2-0 away at Port Vale, a game in which Francis Jeffers saw red for a Headbutt on Vale's Tommy Fraser. Owl's boss Brian Law's then studied video replay's of the incident and fined Jeffers two weeks wages and placed him on the transfer list.
Prediction: Draw best odds available 3.4 (skybet)
Sheffield Utd (2.5) Draw (3.3) West Brom (3)
With the Blades earning themselves a fantastic 3-1 win away at Reading and also having a rest in midweek they will really fancy the 3 points from this fixture. They have also shown they can score from anywhere on the pitch with 3 different scorers netting for Kevin Blackwell's men. West Brom have taken 10 points from a possible 12 this term and confidence will be high. After showing grit and determination to overcome Rotherham in midweek the Baggies will be hoping to get at least a point from this encounter. As a Blade though, I will go for the home win.
Prediction: Home win best odds available 2.5 (bet365)
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