I've picked out two winners (I hope) in tonights Europa League 1st Round, 2nd Leg matches.
Sigma Olomouc vs. Everton and Hearts vs. Dinamo Zagreb. For Everton as well as Zagreb goes, that they both won the first match by 4-0, which could make me fear that they won't start with strongest setup, however I believe that both of them should be able to get wins tonight, Everton especially, where David Moyes troups really have something to prove to their fans after a miserable opening to the Premier League this year.
Zagreb have had the direct opposite and are after the 5 first matches leading the Croatian first division, scoring and amazing 21 (!) goals, also notching up 2 clean sheets.
My bets:
€20 on Everton to win, odds 11/10
€20 on Dinamo Zagreb to win, odds 11/8
Thursday 27 August 2009
Status Update
Bets made : 10
Bets won : 7
Winning rate : 70%
Bettings : €90
Winnings : €107.79
Profit 2009: €17.79
Bets won : 7
Winning rate : 70%
Bettings : €90
Winnings : €107.79
Profit 2009: €17.79
Last nights results
You win some, you lose some. I believe that yesterdays results reflect on this good old saying. The match between Apoel Nicosia and FC Copenhagen was quickly lost, after only 18 minutes of play the danes were trailing 2-0 and the final result of 3-1 means they don't even qualify for the group stages.
In Leyton Orient v. Stoke 4 minutes was the difference between win and lose. Since my bet was only valid for the first 90 minutes, I recorded second loss out of two.
Fortunately Cardiff and Tottenham got the job done well and saved the night, and my instict about a goal rich match between Doncaster and Spurs turned out to be right.
Last nights bettings : €45
Last nights winnings: €45.10
A slightly modest addition to the total profit, but it could've been a lot worse.
2009 profit now is at €17.79
In Leyton Orient v. Stoke 4 minutes was the difference between win and lose. Since my bet was only valid for the first 90 minutes, I recorded second loss out of two.
Fortunately Cardiff and Tottenham got the job done well and saved the night, and my instict about a goal rich match between Doncaster and Spurs turned out to be right.
Last nights bettings : €45
Last nights winnings: €45.10
A slightly modest addition to the total profit, but it could've been a lot worse.
2009 profit now is at €17.79
Wednesday 26 August 2009
Champions League Qualification Play Offs 2nd Betting round
Just as yesterday, I've decided to bet on a single match from the CL qualification Play Offs, the 2nd leg between Apoel Nicosia and FC Copenhagen.
In all fairness my knowledge of football in Cyprus is very limited, which is also why I'm not betting half a fortune on tonights match, however the season opening in the league from FC Copenhagen has been far from what their fans would consider acceptable, and this may well be caused by the fact that Solbakken have decided to put all focus on qualifying for the CL group stages.
My bet : €5 on FC Copenhagen to win, odds 17/10
In all fairness my knowledge of football in Cyprus is very limited, which is also why I'm not betting half a fortune on tonights match, however the season opening in the league from FC Copenhagen has been far from what their fans would consider acceptable, and this may well be caused by the fact that Solbakken have decided to put all focus on qualifying for the CL group stages.
My bet : €5 on FC Copenhagen to win, odds 17/10
Carling Cup - Round 2 2nd Betting round
Time for another set of bets, and for tonight I've picked 3 matches from the Carling Cup.
First match is the encounter between Leyton Orient and Stoke City. There's usually quite a huge difference between playing in the Premier League and League 1, and although the Carling Cup is known for it's surprises, I don't believe that Leyton have got what it takes to qualify for the next round.
Stoke have gotten a decent start in the Premiership and nicked 4 points in the first 3 matches, and despite not scoring in the last two matches, I have a good feeling about this one and believe that their quality definitely will see off the challenge from Orient.
My bet : €10 on Stoke to win, odds 10/11
Next match on the betting programme is the one I feel most confident about, Doncaster versus Tottenham. These two teams represent night and day in their respective league. While Spurs have gotten the most memorable start to the Premier League in many years and have maximum points after three matches, Doncaster are yet to record their first win in the Championship this season. They're however not in a miserable position, as they've drawn 3 of 4.
I would be very disappointed if Redknapps boys don't take this one within 90 minutes, and on top of that I believe that this could very well be the match with a goal galore.
My bet : €10 on Tottenham to win, odds 4/9
Finally I've picked my first match where a team from Premier League isn't represented, the clash between Cardiff City and Bristol Rovers. I'm very certain of one thing only in this match; If Michael Chopra is in the beginning eleven, Rovers might as well raise the white flag, as they won't stand a chance. Chopra is the man behind 75% of Cardiffs goals in the Championship so far, scoring an amazing 6 goals in 3 games!!
Bristol Rovers on the other hand have also gotten a good start in League 1 and currently find themselves in 4th position, with 9 points from 4 matches. This is the first encounter between these two sides in 9 years, and I only hope that tonights result will be similar to the last one, where Cardiff sent Rovers out of the FA Cup with a 5-1 thrashing.
My bet : €20 on Cardiff to win, odds 8/15
First match is the encounter between Leyton Orient and Stoke City. There's usually quite a huge difference between playing in the Premier League and League 1, and although the Carling Cup is known for it's surprises, I don't believe that Leyton have got what it takes to qualify for the next round.
Stoke have gotten a decent start in the Premiership and nicked 4 points in the first 3 matches, and despite not scoring in the last two matches, I have a good feeling about this one and believe that their quality definitely will see off the challenge from Orient.
My bet : €10 on Stoke to win, odds 10/11
Next match on the betting programme is the one I feel most confident about, Doncaster versus Tottenham. These two teams represent night and day in their respective league. While Spurs have gotten the most memorable start to the Premier League in many years and have maximum points after three matches, Doncaster are yet to record their first win in the Championship this season. They're however not in a miserable position, as they've drawn 3 of 4.
I would be very disappointed if Redknapps boys don't take this one within 90 minutes, and on top of that I believe that this could very well be the match with a goal galore.
My bet : €10 on Tottenham to win, odds 4/9
Finally I've picked my first match where a team from Premier League isn't represented, the clash between Cardiff City and Bristol Rovers. I'm very certain of one thing only in this match; If Michael Chopra is in the beginning eleven, Rovers might as well raise the white flag, as they won't stand a chance. Chopra is the man behind 75% of Cardiffs goals in the Championship so far, scoring an amazing 6 goals in 3 games!!
Bristol Rovers on the other hand have also gotten a good start in League 1 and currently find themselves in 4th position, with 9 points from 4 matches. This is the first encounter between these two sides in 9 years, and I only hope that tonights result will be similar to the last one, where Cardiff sent Rovers out of the FA Cup with a 5-1 thrashing.
My bet : €20 on Cardiff to win, odds 8/15
Tuesday 25 August 2009
Status Update
Bets made : 5
Bets won : 4
Winning rate : 80%
Bettings : €45
Winnings : €62.69
Profit 2009: €17.69
Bets won : 4
Winning rate : 80%
Bettings : €45
Winnings : €62.69
Profit 2009: €17.69
Champions League Qualification Play Offs results
Maccabi Haifa 3 - Salzburg 0
1-0 : Vladimir Dvalishvili
2-0 : Eyal Golsa
3-0 : Mohammad Ghadir
No doubts about the outcome here, and I'm very satisfied with the results, which also means that Maccabi Haifa have qualified for the group play of the Champions League.
Bet : €5
Win: €10.75
1-0 : Vladimir Dvalishvili
2-0 : Eyal Golsa
3-0 : Mohammad Ghadir
No doubts about the outcome here, and I'm very satisfied with the results, which also means that Maccabi Haifa have qualified for the group play of the Champions League.
Bet : €5
Win: €10.75
Champions League Qualification Play Offs
I've chosen a bet on a single match from tonights 2nd leg play off games, between Maccabi Haifa and Salzburg. Many teams face difficulties playing in Israel, and I don't think that Salzburg will feel it much different. In addition to this I simply don't believe they can continue their lucky strive, which have taken them this far. I feel confident of a home win tonight.
My bet : €5 on Maccabi Haifa to win, odds 23/20
My bet : €5 on Maccabi Haifa to win, odds 23/20
Monday 24 August 2009
Carling Cup - Round 2 results
Match 1:
Norwich 1 - Sunderland 4
0-1 : Teemu Tainio
0-2 : Andy Reid
0-3 : Andy Reid
1-3 : Wesley Hoolahan
1-4 : Owain Tudor Jones (OG)
The goal bonanza on Carrow Road continued tonight and the homecrowd of Norwich have now seen 20 goals in 3 matches, with a massive 13 of these scored against them. Sunderland was so much better than the hometeam and the win was fully deserved.
Bet : €10
Win: €17.27
Match 2:
Gillingham 1 - Blackburn 3
0-1 : David Dunn
0-2 : David Hoilett
1-2 : Simeon Jackson (pen)
1-3 : Morten Gamst Pedersen
Excellent result for Blackburn this evening, where they finally managed to get the goal scoring going. Nice to see norwegian Pedersen get a goal, after his very disappointing last season.
Bet : €10
Win: €16.67
Match 3:
Southampton 1 - Birmingham 2
1-0 : Adam Lallana
1-1 : Lee Bowyer
1-2 : Lee Carsley
Wow....this match got me up the couch. Birmingham equalised with only 13 minutes to go and got the winning goal 3 minutes later. Not overwhelming, but I'm pleased with the result.
Bet : €10
Win: €18
Match 4:
Hartlepool 1 - Burnley 1 (after 90 minutes)
1-0 : Adam Boyd
1-1 : Steven Fletcher
This result really came as a big surprise, as I had Burnley as very clear favourites. However Hartlepool played their rear ends out their pants and managed the draw within 90 minutes.
Bet : €10
Win: €0
Norwich 1 - Sunderland 4
0-1 : Teemu Tainio
0-2 : Andy Reid
0-3 : Andy Reid
1-3 : Wesley Hoolahan
1-4 : Owain Tudor Jones (OG)
The goal bonanza on Carrow Road continued tonight and the homecrowd of Norwich have now seen 20 goals in 3 matches, with a massive 13 of these scored against them. Sunderland was so much better than the hometeam and the win was fully deserved.
Bet : €10
Win: €17.27
Match 2:
Gillingham 1 - Blackburn 3
0-1 : David Dunn
0-2 : David Hoilett
1-2 : Simeon Jackson (pen)
1-3 : Morten Gamst Pedersen
Excellent result for Blackburn this evening, where they finally managed to get the goal scoring going. Nice to see norwegian Pedersen get a goal, after his very disappointing last season.
Bet : €10
Win: €16.67
Match 3:
Southampton 1 - Birmingham 2
1-0 : Adam Lallana
1-1 : Lee Bowyer
1-2 : Lee Carsley
Wow....this match got me up the couch. Birmingham equalised with only 13 minutes to go and got the winning goal 3 minutes later. Not overwhelming, but I'm pleased with the result.
Bet : €10
Win: €18
Match 4:
Hartlepool 1 - Burnley 1 (after 90 minutes)
1-0 : Adam Boyd
1-1 : Steven Fletcher
This result really came as a big surprise, as I had Burnley as very clear favourites. However Hartlepool played their rear ends out their pants and managed the draw within 90 minutes.
Bet : €10
Win: €0
Carling Cup - Round 2
Time for another round of Carling Cup matches. I've chosen 4 matches to bet on, although I'm very unsure about the outcome, and may be in for a surprise or two.
First match is played tonight on Carrow Road for the clash between Norwich and Sunderland. The Black cats are clear favourites to get through to the next round, and the season opening from Norwich taken into consideration, I'm willing to bet on it.
However the last match in League 1 saw Norwich trash Wycombe 5-2, and this may well have given them the confidence boost they need, if they're to gain anything from tonights match.
In their first 3 matches, Sunderland have exceeded my expectations with 2 wins out of 3, only losing points at home to Chelsea on the 2nd matchday. Kenwyne Jones and Darren Bent seems to have hit the form at the moment, and with these gentlemen in the attack, I believe that Sunderland are capable of getting the win.
My bet : €10 on Sunderland to win, odds 8/11
The second match looks like something that could be a very interesting encounter, as we see newly promoted League 1 outfit Gillingham side take on Blackburn Rovers. After the first four matches, Gillingham currently find themselves in 20th position, only recording one win so far, but what has surprised me, is the fact that they've managed to score 8 goals already, and only conceeding 7.
Blackburn have far from gotten the opening of the season they could wish for, and find themselves without any points after their first two matches, only scoring one goal, letting 4 in. However I'm feeling very confident that Blackburns superiority will see off the challenge from The Gills.
My bet : €10 on Blackburn to win, odds 4/6
Next is Southampton playing at home to Birmingham. The one of the three matches that I'm most concerned about. Even though Soton was relegated to League 1, and yet is to record their first win of the season, I believe that Alan Pardews lads are capable of delivering a noteworthy result, even if they don't manage to win. From the head-to-head it's difficult to see who can take a victory, but history is in favour of Southampton, winning 19 out of the 45 matches between the two sides.
Birmingham on the other hand have impressed in the first three Premier League matches, only losing by a single goal away to Man. Utd, recording a win home against Pompeys and their match this Saturday saw them draw againts Stoke. My biggest concern is that they've only managed to score one goal, but the lack of forwards capable of putting them in the net is also a problem for Soton. However they still have managed to get 3 goals in their 4 matches.
My bet : €10 on Birmingham to win, odds 4/5
My final bet in this round is the match between Hartlepool and Burnley. Last mentioned has gotten an amazing opening to the Premier League this season, with 2 wins out of 3. Last seasons promoters from League 2, Hartlepool find themselves struggling in League 1, with 4 points from the first 4 matches. In addition they've only managed to score two goals, and they will really have to play to their best, if they're to get anything from this match.
With Brian "The Beast" Jensen showing fantastic form with two clean sheets in the last 2 matches, I'm confident that the Monkey Hangers will be incapable of scoring in this match, leaving the result to the Burnley forwards.
My bet : €10 on Burnley to win, odds 5/6
First match is played tonight on Carrow Road for the clash between Norwich and Sunderland. The Black cats are clear favourites to get through to the next round, and the season opening from Norwich taken into consideration, I'm willing to bet on it.
However the last match in League 1 saw Norwich trash Wycombe 5-2, and this may well have given them the confidence boost they need, if they're to gain anything from tonights match.
In their first 3 matches, Sunderland have exceeded my expectations with 2 wins out of 3, only losing points at home to Chelsea on the 2nd matchday. Kenwyne Jones and Darren Bent seems to have hit the form at the moment, and with these gentlemen in the attack, I believe that Sunderland are capable of getting the win.
My bet : €10 on Sunderland to win, odds 8/11
The second match looks like something that could be a very interesting encounter, as we see newly promoted League 1 outfit Gillingham side take on Blackburn Rovers. After the first four matches, Gillingham currently find themselves in 20th position, only recording one win so far, but what has surprised me, is the fact that they've managed to score 8 goals already, and only conceeding 7.
Blackburn have far from gotten the opening of the season they could wish for, and find themselves without any points after their first two matches, only scoring one goal, letting 4 in. However I'm feeling very confident that Blackburns superiority will see off the challenge from The Gills.
My bet : €10 on Blackburn to win, odds 4/6
Next is Southampton playing at home to Birmingham. The one of the three matches that I'm most concerned about. Even though Soton was relegated to League 1, and yet is to record their first win of the season, I believe that Alan Pardews lads are capable of delivering a noteworthy result, even if they don't manage to win. From the head-to-head it's difficult to see who can take a victory, but history is in favour of Southampton, winning 19 out of the 45 matches between the two sides.
Birmingham on the other hand have impressed in the first three Premier League matches, only losing by a single goal away to Man. Utd, recording a win home against Pompeys and their match this Saturday saw them draw againts Stoke. My biggest concern is that they've only managed to score one goal, but the lack of forwards capable of putting them in the net is also a problem for Soton. However they still have managed to get 3 goals in their 4 matches.
My bet : €10 on Birmingham to win, odds 4/5
My final bet in this round is the match between Hartlepool and Burnley. Last mentioned has gotten an amazing opening to the Premier League this season, with 2 wins out of 3. Last seasons promoters from League 2, Hartlepool find themselves struggling in League 1, with 4 points from the first 4 matches. In addition they've only managed to score two goals, and they will really have to play to their best, if they're to get anything from this match.
With Brian "The Beast" Jensen showing fantastic form with two clean sheets in the last 2 matches, I'm confident that the Monkey Hangers will be incapable of scoring in this match, leaving the result to the Burnley forwards.
My bet : €10 on Burnley to win, odds 5/6
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