Tag: "wednesday"

Ligue 1 Betting: Back Les Verts to bring Lyon back down to earth

Just because Claude Puel’s Lyon knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League in midweek doesn’t mean they’ll have things all their own way in the derby against St Etienne on Saturday night, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Monaco v Bordeaux over 2.5 goals @ 2.38 . Recommended bets: Back St Etienne +1.25 Asian handicap at Lyon @ 1.95; Le Mans v Nice over 2.5 goals @ 2.40; Monaco v Bordeaux over 2.5 goals @ 2.38. St Etienne +1.25 at Lyon (Saturday, 8pm UK time) Lyon produced one of the biggest upsets of the European season by knocking Real Madrid out of the Champions League on Wednesday night but the players have only a few days to recover before facing St Etienne in one of the most hotly-contested derbies in France. Lyon are unbeaten against their local rivals in 16 years but St Etienne are one of the few sides in Ligue 1 playing well enough to challenge Claude Puel’s hosts.

Mar 11, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

XY Factor – Wednesday 10 March

The XY Factor is in action at Wolverhampton on Wednesday…. Today’s Race: Wolverhampton 9.00 Today’s Bet and current Betfair price: 2 point win and 2 point place EFFICIENCY 8.8 Yesterday’s Return: -4.00 Running Return (March) -12.28 VERDICT: EFFICIENCY was an eye catching fifth last time out having been given a lot to do. She is fairly strong in tonight’s race,

Mar 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Champions League Betting: Real Madrid v Lyon

Many were surprised by Real’s demise at the hands of Lyon in the first leg and the French outfit know that an away goal at the Bernabeu would really set the cat amongst the pigeons. Dave Farrar talks us through what might happen on the night. “So I’ll tentatively suggest that Lyon may be able to keep things quiet until half time, and that they’re certainly overpriced to do so, and also that the Frenchmen can stay within range of Real and possibly do enough to put the Spanish giants out.” Given Real Madrid’s frightening form at the Santiago Bernabeu , it’s awfully tempting to take the 1.6 about them qualifying against Lyon. Lyon thoroughly deserved their 1-0 first leg win, but it was interesting to see them going all out for a second goal. Claude Puel and his team know that you need a significant advantage to hold on to if you’re heading for a Wednesday night date at one of Europe’s most imposing stadia

Mar 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Champions League Betting: Manchester United v AC Milan

AC Milan have a mountain to climb in the second leg after their 2-3 reversal at the San Siro and despite the fact that Leonardo’s side are likely to crash out at this stage, they are over-priced to win on the night, says Dave Farrar. “United are a good football side, but not a great one, and they have thrown in some shocking performances this season. If they aren’t at their best on Wednesday, then they could be caught cold, particularly given that Marco Borriello will be back to lead the line for Milan.” We’re left with an interesting conundrum ahead of Manchester United’s attempt to seal their quarter final place against Milan. By far and away the likeliest outcome on Wednesday evening is that United will end up qualifying, but they are unbackable to do so at 1.09 , so we have to ask ourselves where the value may lie. Milan’s second goal at the San Siro made a big difference to this game. If the task facing Leonardo’s side had been a three goal win, then you’d have felt that the Rossoneri would have pretty much given up the ghost, but now they know that a 2-0 scoreline would take them through, Milan’s very experienced squad can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Mar 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

NBA Weekend Betting: A pair of wagers for Sunday’s action

Nick Shiambouros rounds up the latest news from the NBA before hunting down a pair of tips “In my opinion Durant should win the MVP award this year after his incredible season. This young man is averaging nearly 30 points per game and is one of the most explosive players in the game.” The Los Angeles Lakers were beaten 114-111 by a resilient Miami Heat team on Thursday evening. There were 31 lead changes in this very entertaining affair that was decided in overtime. As usual Dwyane Wade led the way for Miami with 27 points which delighted the home crowd. Kobe Bryant scored 39 points for Los Angeles but the rest of the team were not very productive on offense.

Mar 05, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Ligue 1 Betting: Double up on Lyon and Marseille to make a profit

Lyon and Marseille are the best sides in France’s top flight at the moment, which is why they ought to win comfortably against lowly opposition this weekend, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Lyon and Marseille in a win double @ 2.23 . Recommended bets: Back Grenoble v Le Mans over 2.5 goals @ 2.64; back Lyon to win at Boulogne and Marseille to beat Lorient in a win double @ 2.23. Grenoble v Le Mans over 2.5 goals (Sunday, 4pm UK time) Will Grenoble finish the season with a flourish despite the fact they’re almost certainly doomed to relegation (13pts adrift of safety with only 12 games to go)? There were signs of fighting spirit in their unexpected 2-0 win at Nancy last weekend, which was only their third victory in 26 league games so far. And it was no surprise that Yoric Ravet , who scored both goals, has missed almost the entire season through injury

Mar 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Football Betting: Why nobody needs a role-model

Hypocritical calls for football players to set perfect examples to youngsters benefits neither players nor fans, says Max Liu. “Roy Keane and Zinedine Zidane were never boring; role models are boring and boredom is unforgivable.” Will John Terry’s commanding performance in England’s win against Egypt put an end to sanctimonious calls for footballers to be role models? Probably not, but I ask because on Wednesday night we saw the best of Terry. We would have seen the best of Ashley Cole too had he been fit; players are at their best on the pitch, playing football is what they excel at and what they’re paid to do. Yes, they endorse charities and provide platitudes about racial equality, but the current received wisdom that they should be role models for children is folly. I’ve always had heroes – Marcel Proust, Bruce Springsteen , Tony Benn – because heroes suddenly fill the sky, they don’t so much lift us out of our own lives as imbue them with wonder and exhilaration. I’m for anything that allows us to dream. What I’m not for is spic-and-spam non-entities who will advertise McDonalds as soon as they’re retired

Mar 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

XY Factor – Wednesday 3 March

The XY Factor heads to Kempton on Wednesday evening…. Today’s Race: Kempton 7.45 Today’s Bet and current Betfair price: 2 point win and 2 point place JESSE JAMES 8.0 Yesterday’s Return: -4.00 Running Return (March) -8.00 VERDICT: The 7.45 at Kempton this evening is a fascinating event for no other reason than it represents the Cheltenham tune-up for Starluck who is having his first flat outing in nearly two years. He is pretty strong in the market too but a better option might be JESSE JAMES who also has an absence to overcome but has proven form on the all-weather and represents a stable that does well at Kempton.

Mar 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

IRELAND’S EYE on Wednesday

Wednesday 3 March IRELAND’S EYE Its National day at Downpatrick in Ireland and at Folkestone where the Ulster National and the Kent National take place while Bangor makes it a hat trick of jump fixtures on a busy Wednesday. Meanwhile on the all weather Wolverhampton and the twilight card at Kempton give flat enthusiasts plenty of betting opportunities on the DAQ.

Mar 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

International Friendly Betting: Netherlands v USA

The Dutch have owned the USA before (well, parts of it) and they will do so again on Wednesday night, believes Tobias Gourlay.

Recommended Bet: Say ‘Yes’ to Netherlands Clean Sheet at 2.04 v USA

Coach Bob Bradley is assembling an experienced squad for Team USA’s friendly with the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Only four players are flying out from North America for the game, even though important European-based players like Clint Dempsey, Oguchi Onyewu and Charlie Davies are unavailable through injury. With only a couple more friendlies arranged for late May before South Africa 2010, this is Bradley’s last chance for a first-hand look at possible replacements before he names his World Cup squad. Expect a few reshuffles on Wednesday night.

Mar 02, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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