15 November 2008

WON +7.15

Apologies for the late posting... procrastinated last night and just remembered I haven't posted my selections up yet for today!

Match: Fulham vs Tottenham
Pick: Fulham (Draw No Bet)
Odds: 2.48 (Paddypower)
Stake: 5 units

Tottenham have been high flying since Redknapp took over, but I suspect they will soon start to slack a bit and take wins for granted. Fulham on the other hand are a very solid team, especially at home, and I suspect they should be able to match Tottenham. These odds are juicy as everyone has been jumping on the Tottenham bandwagon and the bookies know that.

Match: Newcastle vs Wigan
Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
Odds: 1.82 (Betfair)
Stake: 5 units

Why is this not lower? Wigan have trouble scoring, and Newcastle have a lack of striking options for this match too. Granted that both these teams are struggling and letting goals in, but mainly against sides that like to counter and go on the attack. Both these teams look like they might field more cautious formations and I wouldn't be surprised if the match ended 0-0.

Match: West Brom vs Chelsea
Pick: Chelsea -1.5 (Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.95 (Bet365)
Stake: 5 units

Oh Chelsea. What a disappointment midweek against an average Burnley side who just played a simple game of frustrating and pressing. Unfortunately for West Brom, Scolari is a good manager who will rouse his players for this game. West Brom just struggles against good counter teams as they like the attack themselves, leaving them open. Frankly, if I was the manager I would park the bus in front of goal as that seems to work against Chelsea, but they will be playing attacking flowing football which definitely suits Chelsea.