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Europa League Betting Preview: Standard Liege v Hamburg

The German side travel to Belgium with a narrow advantage on Thursday night but are they overly reliant on their classy Dutch striker? Richard Aikman selects the best bets for what should be an absorbing clash. “Both sides have nothing else to play so each are expected to throw caution to the wind. That makes over 2.5 goals an appealing bet at 1.92 .” Hamburg hold a slender advantage from the first leg but Standard’s away goal and strong home record in Europe will leave them full of confidence for the return leg in Belgium. Dieudonné Mbokani gave the visitors the lead last week with a powerful header before two quick-fire replies nudged Hamburg ahead.

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Apr 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Europa League Betting: Hamburg v Standard Liege

Influential absentees suggest a nicely priced away victory is on the cards but could a nagging buttock problem hit Standard where it hurts? Richard Aikman previews “Hamburg were lucky not to lose by more against Borussia Monchengladbach and can only hope that their strong home form in Europe, where they have strung together five wins and a draw in their last six matches, will continue. “ Dominique D’Onofrio knows that if fellow Belgian club Anderlecht can beat Hamburg 4-3, then his Standard Liège side are in with a shout against the Bundesliga side

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Mar 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Premier League Betting: Are Fulham Europe’s most improved club?

Fulham were on the brink of relegation when Roy Hodgson arrived at the club just over two years ago. Now they’re in the last eight of the Europa League. Feizal Rahman discusses the rise and rise of the Cottagers. “Their progress from relegation fodder to seventh place last season must make Fulham the most improved club in England, if not Europe.” In 1996, whilst the mighty Juventus were claiming a Champions League trophy, Fulham were at an all-time low – finishing 17th in the old Division Three. Fourteen years on and the small family club of West London dramatically edge the Italian behemoth out of the Europa League

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Mar 22, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Champions League draw: Arsenal draw the short straw and face Barcelona

The reaction on Betfair to the Champions League and Europa League draws as English sides are handed tough draws. “Arsenal will feel like they drew the short straw in today’s draw when they found out they will face defending champions and 3.0 tournament favourites Barcelona.

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Mar 19, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Bundesliga Betting: Robben to keep rocking Bundesliga defences

Kevin Hatchard is full of praise for the fleet-footed Arjen Robben and knows the talented Dutchman will have to keep performing if Bayern are to keep winning, starting with this weekend’s trip to Eintracht Frankfurt. “Robben’s influence is also being felt in the Bundesliga.

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Mar 19, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Dutch Football Betting: McClaren’s Twente chase first title

Few expected Steve McClaren to be a success in Holland and, after an impressive first season, even the ex-England boss was doubtful of his side’s prospects this term. But FC Twente, through a combination of shrewd acquisitions and formidable team spirit, are now homing in on their first league title. “If Twente hold on, McClaren will become the first English coach to win a major first-division title since Howard Wilkinson at Leeds United in 1992.” The match between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven is normally the most decisive in the Dutch league calendar. With both clubs trailing behind FC Twente in the race for the Eredivisie this season, Sunday’s encounter in Amsterdam, won 4-1 by Ajax, was overshadowed by another impressive win from Steve McClaren’s Twente, who are now five points clear at the top. Twente needed to come from behind to beat ADO Den Haag 3-1 on Friday night, but the victory keeps McClaren on course to improve from last season’s second-place finish for what would be Twente’s first title win since 1926.

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Mar 15, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

The Bettorlogic Injuries And Suspensions Column

As big-name players sit out this weekend’s action through injury and suspension, Bettorlogic look at what tends to happen in their absence. “Mauro Zarate was red-carded last weekend in Lazio’s defeat at Sampdoria and his absence should significantly damage Lazio’s chances of easing their relegation worries against Bari.” Click here to subscribe to Player PRO and have a free 14 day trial.

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Mar 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Bundesliga Betting: Schalke can win this weekend but can they go all the way?

Wolfsburg won the Bundesliga last season when everyone wrote them off but can Schalke emulate them this year, asks Kevin Hatchard. Plus the best of this weekend’s betting. “If you are going to back Schalke to win the Bundesliga, back them now. If they come through the next few games unscathed, those odds could shorten considerably.

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Mar 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

The Joker’s Bet of the Day: Thursday March 11

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way… The Joker’s Bet of the Day: Back Under 2.5 Goals at 1.97 in Hamburg v Anderlecht Caracas FC and the Joker were undone yesterday by a Brazil striker whose arrivals (arrives, Ron?) in opponents’ boxes are accompanied in the Joker’s head by the Ride of the Valkyries Apocalypse Now music. He scored twice as Flamengo won 3-1, but, unlike Hitler before him, the Joker refuses to allow Vagner Love to skew his worldview. In fact, he’s going to forget last night ever happened and move straight on to this evening’s Europa League action, which includes Hamburg v Anderlecht

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Mar 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Bundesliga Betting: Bayern to be stopped in their tracks again

Kevin Hatchard is back to talk us through the best betting opportunities in the Bundesliga this weekend, including why Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Hamburg can deny league favourites Bayern Munich another three more points. “Van Nistelrooy may play some part in this match, and if he does Hamburg are capable of extending their five-match unbeaten run

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Feb 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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