2-2 (+0.34)
2007 YTD: 250-228-34 (+20.12)
This is probably the fourth or fifth time that I have broken the 20 unit mark. And everytime... I've collapsed completely on the next play...ope: I'm praying things will change!
Don't need to pray, you've earned it. You won't collapse. Your Denmark and England "overs" were absolutely fu$$ing brilliant. Don't deviate, and stay the course. Looking forward to your EPL selections, but be extra careful in Serie A this week (should you need the fix), it could get surprisingly ugly...
UEFA Champions League
Chelsea -2 vs. Rosenborg @ 2.08 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Hate Chelsea and their style of play. But there is a massive class difference here, and despite the loss of their two best scorers, they should have more than enough quality to see Rosenborg off convincingly.
Shakhtar Donetsk -0.5 vs. Celtic @ 2.05 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Not convinced by Celtic's away form in Europe.
Chelsea -2 vs. Rosenborg @ 2.08 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Hate Chelsea and their style of play. But there is a massive class difference here, and despite the loss of their two best scorers, they should have more than enough quality to see Rosenborg off convincingly.
Shakhtar Donetsk -0.5 vs. Celtic @ 2.05 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Not convinced by Celtic's away form in Europe.
UEFA Champions League
Sporting Lisbon vs. Man Utd - Over 2 Goals @ 1.88 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
This depends on Ferguson's team selection. He's tactically inept in Europe, often resorting to defensive formations rather than the 4-4-2 that produces Man Utd's best football. I don't think he can pack the midfield tonight as Fletcher and Hargreaves are unavailable leaving only Scholes and Carrick as the fit central midfielders. The return of Ronaldo, Rooney, and Saha should also persuade him to go 4-4-2. I think Sporting will have opportunities if they can use the width well especially as Wes Brown is very poor at rightback.
Arsenal vs. Sevilla - Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.96 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
This could go either way. Everyone seems to be expecting a classic goalfest. Two teams with similar counter attacking styles could cancel each othes out. My assumption though, is there will be goals. Sevilla use the width exceptionally well, and can cross from all parts of the pitch. Width as well as setpieces are capable of causing the Arsenal defence problems. Their pace will also cause problems for Senderos. We all know Arsenal are capable of playing beautiful football, and should be able to create a few chances. They're in confident mood and seem to be getting goals from the strikers, midfielders, and at setpieces.
Roma -1.25 vs. Dynamo Kyiv @ 1.90 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Roma in great form at the start of the season, looking both defensively solid aswell as their usual brilliant attacking selves. Kyiv apparently struggling in their league despite some recent wins that apparently saw some shoddy performances. They've got defensive injuries. Roma have a host of attacking players returning. Only problem is that Spalleti has an abundance of options to choose from.
Sporting Lisbon vs. Man Utd - Over 2 Goals @ 1.88 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
This depends on Ferguson's team selection. He's tactically inept in Europe, often resorting to defensive formations rather than the 4-4-2 that produces Man Utd's best football. I don't think he can pack the midfield tonight as Fletcher and Hargreaves are unavailable leaving only Scholes and Carrick as the fit central midfielders. The return of Ronaldo, Rooney, and Saha should also persuade him to go 4-4-2. I think Sporting will have opportunities if they can use the width well especially as Wes Brown is very poor at rightback.
Arsenal vs. Sevilla - Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.96 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
This could go either way. Everyone seems to be expecting a classic goalfest. Two teams with similar counter attacking styles could cancel each othes out. My assumption though, is there will be goals. Sevilla use the width exceptionally well, and can cross from all parts of the pitch. Width as well as setpieces are capable of causing the Arsenal defence problems. Their pace will also cause problems for Senderos. We all know Arsenal are capable of playing beautiful football, and should be able to create a few chances. They're in confident mood and seem to be getting goals from the strikers, midfielders, and at setpieces.
Roma -1.25 vs. Dynamo Kyiv @ 1.90 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Roma in great form at the start of the season, looking both defensively solid aswell as their usual brilliant attacking selves. Kyiv apparently struggling in their league despite some recent wins that apparently saw some shoddy performances. They've got defensive injuries. Roma have a host of attacking players returning. Only problem is that Spalleti has an abundance of options to choose from.
2-1 (+0.86)
2007 YTD: 254-230-34 (+21.88)
Solid hit with Roma 2-0. Man Utd play their typically useless defensive game away from home in Europe yet again. Bad call on my part. Pretty lucky with the Arsenal over. They get a goal in the final minute. Their first two goals were fortunate aswell! :toast:
Thanks Don! Roma was the play I actually felt most comfortable with. Wish I played PSV-0.5 though!
Pretty hard to assess what the psychology of the Chelsea team will be. They've just had their leader/mentor replaced by someone whose effectively Abaramovich's stooge. Do they look to put in maximum effort? Or are they slightly disillusioned by the situation? Man Utd need to go in for the kill in this match. Saha, Rooney, Ronaldo have to play! Good luck.
Adding
Bolton vs. Tottenham - OVER 2.5 @ 1.95 @ Betsafe (1 unit)
Two teams struggling in the league, both making terrible defensive mistakes, but with enough quality upfront to create chances and score.
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Bolton vs. Tottenham - OVER 2.5 @ 1.95 @ Betsafe (1 unit)
Two teams struggling in the league, both making terrible defensive mistakes, but with enough quality upfront to create chances and score.
Italy - Serie A
Roma -0.5 vs. Juventus @ 1.96 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
A hungry and in-form Roma with a passing game capable of beating any team in the world, against an old/slower Juventus forced to field an inexperienced defence due to injuries. Got to feel that with the form Roma are in, and the brilliant atmosphere of the home crowd, they can really take it to Juve.
Roma -0.5 vs. Juventus @ 1.96 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
A hungry and in-form Roma with a passing game capable of beating any team in the world, against an old/slower Juventus forced to field an inexperienced defence due to injuries. Got to feel that with the form Roma are in, and the brilliant atmosphere of the home crowd, they can really take it to Juve.
England Carling Cup
Man City -1.25 vs. Norwich @ 1.94 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Man City with a deep squad against an out of form Championship side with big injury problems and key suspensions.
Luton +0.25 vs. Charlton @ 1.93 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Luton in decent form, at home, and put in a good showing to knock Sunderland out of the cup. Charlton apparently resting alot of first team players.
Reading vs. Liverpool -0.5 @ 2.07 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Reading tend to rotate the squad for cup competitions. They don't have the squad depth to account for that. Liverpool with a strong squad and rumoured to be playing their first team including Torres to account for a poor showing at the weekend.
Man City -1.25 vs. Norwich @ 1.94 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Man City with a deep squad against an out of form Championship side with big injury problems and key suspensions.
Luton +0.25 vs. Charlton @ 1.93 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Luton in decent form, at home, and put in a good showing to knock Sunderland out of the cup. Charlton apparently resting alot of first team players.
Reading vs. Liverpool -0.5 @ 2.07 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Reading tend to rotate the squad for cup competitions. They don't have the squad depth to account for that. Liverpool with a strong squad and rumoured to be playing their first team including Torres to account for a poor showing at the weekend.
Thanks mate
Genoa vs. Udinese PK @ 2.07 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Udinese finding form after a shocking 5-0 home defeat to Napoli. A key victory over Juventus away, followed by a 2-0 victory over struggling Reggina at home with Di Natale scoring a couple of amazing goals. Their two away games have produced 4 points. That's brilliant as it involves a 1-1 draw at Inter, and 1-0 victory over Juventus. Newly promoted Genoa seem to lack quality. Defensively decent but struggling up front.
Juventus vs. Reggina +1.5 @ 1.91 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Juve should be supremely confident after snatching an undeserved late draw at Roma. They were outplayed for the majority of the match, seemed to be a defensive shambles, and lacked the pace and stamina up front except for Iaquinta. Key injuries in defence could prove to be something that a struggling and winless Reggina side could possibly take advantage of.
Fiorentina vs. Roma PK @ 2.05 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
I'm looking for a strong response from Roma following the draw at home to Juventus. They'll be missing their star man Totti, aswell as midfielder Perrotta, and rightback Cassetti. They've got another couple of huge games coming up with Inter on Saturday followed by a trip to Man Utd. Their squad is more than good enough to cope however. Spalletti made some very astute signings, and the team spirit amongst the best in the world. Aquilani should get a place in midfield, along with Vucinic settling up front as more of a typical striker rather than Totti's playmaking style. Fiorentina are reliably great. A strong attack featuring Pazzini and Mutu, aswell as solidity all over the pitch. Generally difficult to beat at home, but I'm banking on a motivational pickup from Roma to go all out and cement their title credentials the rest of this week.
Also wanted to take Atalanta PK @ Siena but there has been some significant movement in the odds so will try and find out what that is.
Genoa vs. Udinese PK @ 2.07 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Udinese finding form after a shocking 5-0 home defeat to Napoli. A key victory over Juventus away, followed by a 2-0 victory over struggling Reggina at home with Di Natale scoring a couple of amazing goals. Their two away games have produced 4 points. That's brilliant as it involves a 1-1 draw at Inter, and 1-0 victory over Juventus. Newly promoted Genoa seem to lack quality. Defensively decent but struggling up front.
Juventus vs. Reggina +1.5 @ 1.91 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
Juve should be supremely confident after snatching an undeserved late draw at Roma. They were outplayed for the majority of the match, seemed to be a defensive shambles, and lacked the pace and stamina up front except for Iaquinta. Key injuries in defence could prove to be something that a struggling and winless Reggina side could possibly take advantage of.
Fiorentina vs. Roma PK @ 2.05 @ Pinnacle (1 unit)
I'm looking for a strong response from Roma following the draw at home to Juventus. They'll be missing their star man Totti, aswell as midfielder Perrotta, and rightback Cassetti. They've got another couple of huge games coming up with Inter on Saturday followed by a trip to Man Utd. Their squad is more than good enough to cope however. Spalletti made some very astute signings, and the team spirit amongst the best in the world. Aquilani should get a place in midfield, along with Vucinic settling up front as more of a typical striker rather than Totti's playmaking style. Fiorentina are reliably great. A strong attack featuring Pazzini and Mutu, aswell as solidity all over the pitch. Generally difficult to beat at home, but I'm banking on a motivational pickup from Roma to go all out and cement their title credentials the rest of this week.
Also wanted to take Atalanta PK @ Siena but there has been some significant movement in the odds so will try and find out what that is.
