Betting League Month 1 round up + month 2 week 1

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1 Panathinaikos v Anorthosis - Over/Under 2.5 goals (Backing Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.15)
2 Roma v Bordeaux - Over/Under 2.5 goals (Backing Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.02)
3 W Bremen v Inter - Over/Under 2.5 goals (Backing Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.88)

Treble @ 8.19 - 50 pts

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Hamburger SV v Aston Villa

This is the live one on Setanta tonight so we're hoping to make a few bob this evening. Early in the week Hamburg were odds against but when news began filtering through that Villa were leaving their big names behind in Birmingham the Germans were quickly re-priced at odds on. Worryingly Hamburg have only won once of their last five home European games but they are flying at the moment in the league. They are fourth at the moment and only a couple of points off the league leaders. Another factor to look at is that these sides are already through and are only playing for placings in the group. O'Neill is not concerned with this game and when he rested a few players in their last game they were beaten 2-1 at home to MSK Zilna. Also, this is Hamburg's last game for 5 and a half weeks and don't play again till January 27th so they have no need to rest players, hopefully. If Petric and Olic play tonight they will tear Villa's young defence to shreds, both are on fire this season. Lets hope the Germans are even half arsed for this one.

Backing Hamburg @ 1.93 (Betfair) 250 pts.

new Balance = 2850

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Hamburger SV v Aston Villa

This is the live one on Setanta tonight so we're hoping to make a few bob this evening. Early in the week Hamburg were odds against but when news began filtering through that Villa were leaving their big names behind in Birmingham the Germans were quickly re-priced at odds on. Worryingly Hamburg have only won once of their last five home European games but they are flying at the moment in the league. They are fourth at the moment and only a couple of points off the league leaders. Another factor to look at is that these sides are already through and are only playing for placings in the group. O'Neill is not concerned with this game and when he rested a few players in their last game they were beaten 2-1 at home to MSK Zilna. Also, this is Hamburg's last game for 5 and a half weeks and don't play again till January 27th so they have no need to rest players, hopefully. If Petric and Olic play tonight they will tear Villa's young defence to shreds, both are on fire this season. Lets hope the Germans are even half arsed for this one.

Backing Hamburg @ 1.93 (Betfair) 250 pts.

Old Balance = 2850

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Wasn't expecting it to be that easy. Had a feeling Olic and Petric would be the dangermen.

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Wasn't expecting it to be that easy. Had a feeling Olic and Petric would be the dangermen.

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FA Cup Round 3 kicks off tonight with Spurs -V- Wigan.

Read earlier that Wigan are resting their 'big' players tonight and giving their fringe players a run out so we've decided to have a few bets for tonight. Hopefully we'll see Spurs rushing into them from the off.

Over 2.5 goals @ 2.24 Betfair.

108.38 pts

new Balance = 3200.00

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FA Cup Round 3 kicks off tonight with Spurs -V- Wigan.

Read earlier that Wigan are resting their 'big' players tonight and giving their fringe players a run out so we've decided to have a few bets for tonight. Hopefully we'll see Spurs rushing into them from the off.

Over 2.5 goals @ 2.24 Betfair.

108.38 pts

Old Balance = 3200.00

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Game finished 3-1 to Spurs

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Game finished 3-1 to Spurs

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The Racing Post flagged up the Torquay Blackpool match as a potential upset and @3.75 I agree that the home side are worth chancing. Blackpool are struggling in the Championship and have recently had to let a load of players go due to their loan spells ending. This is from their website.

Caretaker manager Tony Parkes will be without the services of Gary Taylor-Fletcher for the game due to suspension, while Zesh Rehman, Lee Hendrie, Steve Kabba, Liam Dickinson, Graham Stack, Adam Hammill, Kyel Reid and Alan Gow have all now returned to their parent clubs following loan spells.

Torquay are going well in the conference and hopefully they can take advantage of Blackpools woes.

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Well I just checked there and they have only played about 55 games betweeen the lot of them but 8 players is still alot to lose at this stage of the season. Gow will be a loss to them as he has scored 5 goals in 10 games.

Here's a decent write up.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...up/7803334.stm

35 pts single @ 3.7 Betfair

2:50 Lingfield - Mile High Lad

Have this in my tracker after it finished like a train 18 days ago over the same trip at Kempton. It only managed 2nd @ 50/1. It'll have to beat a 4/7 shot but hopefully today's the day do to the bizo.

35 pts single @ 11/4 Powers

Also 15 pts double with Powers - Torquay (12/5) and Mile High Lad (11/4)

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The Racing Post flagged up the Torquay Blackpool match as a potential upset and @3.75 I agree that the home side are worth chancing. Blackpool are struggling in the Championship and have recently had to let a load of players go due to their loan spells ending. This is from their website.

Caretaker manager Tony Parkes will be without the services of Gary Taylor-Fletcher for the game due to suspension, while Zesh Rehman, Lee Hendrie, Steve Kabba, Liam Dickinson, Graham Stack, Adam Hammill, Kyel Reid and Alan Gow have all now returned to their parent clubs following loan spells.

Torquay are going well in the conference and hopefully they can take advantage of Blackpools woes.

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Well I just checked there and they have only played about 55 games betweeen the lot of them but 8 players is still alot to lose at this stage of the season. Gow will be a loss to them as he has scored 5 goals in 10 games.

Here's a decent write up.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...up/7803334.stm

35 pts single @ 3.7 Betfair :)

2:50 Lingfield - Mile High Lad

Have this in my tracker after it finished like a train 18 days ago over the same trip at Kempton. It only managed 2nd @ 50/1. It'll have to beat a 4/7 shot but hopefully today's the day do to the bizo.

35 pts single @ 11/4 Powers :(

Also 15 pts double with Powers - Torquay (12/5) and Mile High Lad (11/4) :(

Old Balance = 3351.05

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The horse came third but Torquay won 1-0 to ensure a bit of profit

New Balance = 3475.83

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The horse came third but Torquay won 1-0 to ensure a bit of profit

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Southampton -V- Man Yoo

The home side are in stinking form lately but I reckon today they'll be well up for it, obviously, and will make it hard for United to break through. I reckon United will take the 1-0 win and won't be trying too hard. They haven't been banging them in at all this season so lets hope they don't start this afternoon.

So I'm going with under 2.5 goals @ 2.38 (Betfair) - 50. 83 pts

New Balance = 3425.00

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Southampton -V- Man Yoo

The home side are in stinking form lately but I reckon today they'll be well up for it, obviously, and will make it hard for United to break through. I reckon United will take the 1-0 win and won't be trying too hard. They haven't been banging them in at all this season so lets hope they don't start this afternoon.

So I'm going with under 2.5 goals @ 2.38 (Betfair) - 50. 83 pts

New Balance = 3425.00

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The sending off and the peno ensured that this bet was a loser. In fairness though, it should have been double figures.

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Blackpool -V- Birmingham

Backing the away side here even though they have been quite stuttery lately. Birmingham are 3rd at the moment and now is the time for them to get their arse in gear to grab either one of the automatic promotion spots. In the previous meeting between the sides it was Blackpool who came out on top. McLeish has stated during the week that he wants revenge over this shower and he said he has plenty of players itching to get into the squad. Blackpool come into this game after poor display against Torquay in the cup last week and this punter is hoping that they are still hurting. Although, they lost a few players a couple of weeks ago they have brought in another 3 or so loan signings. Hopefully these are not enough to fill the cracks

Backing Birmingham @ 2.1 - 100 pts

New Balance = 3325.00

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Blackpool -V- Birmingham

Backing the away side here even though they have been quite stuttery lately. Birmingham are 3rd at the moment and now is the time for them to get their arse in gear to grab either one of the automatic promotion spots. In the previous meeting between the sides it was Blackpool who came out on top. McLeish has stated during the week that he wants revenge over this shower and he said he has plenty of players itching to get into the squad. Blackpool come into this game after poor display against Torquay in the cup last week and this punter is hoping that they are still hurting. Although, they lost a few players a couple of weeks ago they have brought in another 3 or so loan signings. Hopefully these are not enough to fill the cracks

Backing Birmingham @ 2.1 - 100 pts

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Game called off


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Game called off


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Newcastle United v Hull City - FA Cup round 3 replay

I'm going to take a gamble here. Going to have a shot at the away team. Newcastle will be without a host of first team players with more than 10 players on the sidelines for this one. However, Hull have Arsenal at the weekend and seem more keen on that one rather than the FA Cup so are fielding a few fringe players. St. James Park will be empty as well so hopefully that works in the favour of Hull. It won't come down to skill or class tonight but simply who wants it more. I'm not overly confident about this one either but @ 4.2 I think Hull are backable.

Back Hull @ 4.2 50 pts (betfair)

Streamed here:

http://footballzones.blogspot.com/20...city-live.html

And two better writes up than my waffle here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...up/7815524.stm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...newcastle-hull

New Balance = 3375.00

Good man put my last fiver on this :D

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Newcastle United v Hull City - FA Cup round 3 replay

I'm going to take a gamble here. Going to have a shot at the away team. Newcastle will be without a host of first team players with more than 10 players on the sidelines for this one. However, Hull have Arsenal at the weekend and seem more keen on that one rather than the FA Cup so are fielding a few fringe players. St. James Park will be empty as well so hopefully that works in the favour of Hull. It won't come down to skill or class tonight but simply who wants it more. I'm not overly confident about this one either but @ 4.2 I think Hull are backable.

Back Hull @ 4.2 50 pts (betfair)

Streamed here:

http://footballzones.blogspot.com/20...city-live.html

And two better writes up than my waffle here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...up/7815524.stm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...newcastle-hull

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Great stuff, Newcastle were all over them, judging by the highlights, but we'll take that one

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Good man put my last fiver on this :D

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Cheers for the reply, thought I was talking to myself :D

your definitely not talking to yourself..Have been keeping a very close eye on these the past few weeks, you've made it worth my while. any tips for the weekend?

Not doing anything myself for tomorrow but if I was made place a bet it would be over 2.5 goals in the Blackburn game.

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Too hung over to give a write up but overs in the Blackburn -v- Newcastle game looks solid to me @ 2.02 (Betfair) - 100 pts

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Too hung over to give a write up but overs in the Blackburn -v- Newcastle game looks solid to me @ 2.02 (Betfair) - 100 pts

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3-0 Home win :cool:


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Amazing....... Around how much would you earn a year from gambling?

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3-0 Home win :cool:


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That's a shocking United line up especially with Neville at centre halve. United have to go all out if they don't want to go to ET so hopefully Derby can catch them on the break. I reckon Derby can nick a goal at least. Yes, United are rock solid in defence this season but not with Foster in goal and those 4 in front of him.

Backing United not to keep a clean sheet @ 2.68 (betfair) 100 pts

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raheny red, you are brill and all, but man can u put ur tips up a bitearlier - thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):)

(by theway - i did the opposite - manure to keep a clean sheet - before ur bet!!!!):eek:

damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
raheny red, please............................................ .................................................. .........post early, and often!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

(i just missed ur last 3 bets!!!)

started checking this thread a few weeks ago - yet to start placing money on them but man, im very impressed. Fair play.

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That's a shocking United line up especially with Neville at centre halve. United have to go all out if they don't want to go to ET so hopefully Derby can catch them on the break. I reckon Derby can nick a goal at least. Yes, United are rock solid in defence this season but not with Foster in goal and those 4 in front of him.

Backing United not to keep a clean sheet @ 2.68 (betfair) 100 pts

Old Balance = 3574.16 :)

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Lovely stuff, 2 dead ball goals does the trick :cool:

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Lovely stuff, 2 dead ball goals does the trick :cool:

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Portsmouth -V- Villa

Backing the away side in this one as they have been firing the wins in on their travels in the league. Portsmouth have lost their last 2 home games by 3 goals (0-3 and 1-4). Hopefully Villa can nick a few in what could be Adams' last game in charge for the home side.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...em/7844589.stm

http://www.soccerstats.com/pmatch.as...=4&matchid=221

Backing Villa @ 2.32 150 pts (betfair)

New Balance = 3683.93

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Portsmouth -V- Villa

Backing the away side in this one as they have been firing the wins in on their travels in the league. Portsmouth have lost their last 2 home games by 3 goals (0-3 and 1-4). Hopefully Villa can nick a few in what could be Adams' last game in charge for the home side.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...em/7844589.stm

http://www.soccerstats.com/pmatch.as...=4&matchid=221

Backing Villa @ 2.32 150 pts (betfair)

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Decided to do your bet for the first time. It won but feck that was close near the end...a win is a win:D

Yeah, got Villa at 2.4 with expekt.com. Happy days. :)

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Portsmouth -V- Villa

Backing the away side in this one as they have been firing the wins in on their travels in the league. Portsmouth have lost their last 2 home games by 3 goals (0-3 and 1-4). Hopefully Villa can nick a few in what could be Adams' last game in charge for the home side.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...em/7844589.stm

http://www.soccerstats.com/pmatch.as...=4&matchid=221

Backing Villa @ 2.32 150 pts (betfair)

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Great stuff indeed. Best example ever of a snatch and grab win away from home. What was the possession in the end, something like 70-30?!

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Great stuff indeed. Best example ever of a snatch and grab win away from home. What was the possession in the end, something like 70-30?!

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Over 2.5 goals in the Everton - Liverpool game @ 2.54 - simply way too big for me to ignore.


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Over 2.5 goals in the Everton - Liverpool game @ 2.54 - simply way too big for me to ignore.


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Poo. :(

Hey Raheny..any chance you can pick a few you fancy from this and I'll do a few bets the weekend.Don't worry I'm not going to put my life savings on it..just something to keep me interested over the weekend..I haven't won on it in about 6 months!! cheers.

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Over 2.5 goals in the Everton - Liverpool game @ 2.54 - simply way too big for me to ignore.


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Spurs V Arsenal

In the past 2 seasons there have been over 20 goals in this derby. Hoping for plenty of the same today.

backing Over 2.5 goals @ 2.06 - 250 pts

New Balance = 3612.22

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Spurs V Arsenal

In the past 2 seasons there have been over 20 goals in this derby. Hoping for plenty of the same today.

backing Over 2.5 goals @ 2.06 - 250 pts

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Crap again.

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Spurs V Arsenal

In the past 2 seasons there have been over 20 goals in this derby. Hoping for plenty of the same today.

backing Over 2.5 goals @ 2.06 - 250 pts

Old Balance = 3612.22

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Blackburn Rovers -V- Coventry City

Hoping for an upset here. These two sides met last year in the cup, a game in which Coventry ran out 4-1 winners. However, there have been plenty of changes since then. Though, in saying that, this punter won't be complaining with a repeat of that result :). With Blackburn in danger of losing their Premiership status Big Sam has already hinted that he may rest a few of his bigger players. While Blackburn have been having a **** season they have have being doing well under the guidance of their new manager, losing just once in ten games. Lately, Coventry have found themselves in a rich vein of form losing just twice in their last ten games. This may end up being an easy one for Rovers but with the prospect of them leaving out a couple of star players, coventry could sneak it and are worth a bet.

Backing Coventry @ 5/1 (both Boyles and Skybet). 100 pts

New Balance = 3512.22

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Blackburn Rovers -V- Coventry City

Hoping for an upset here. These two sides met last year in the cup, a game in which Coventry ran out 4-1 winners. However, there have been plenty of changes since then. Though, in saying that, this punter won't be complaining with a repeat of that result :). With Blackburn in danger of losing their Premiership status Big Sam has already hinted that he may rest a few of his bigger players. While Blackburn have been having a **** season they have have being doing well under the guidance of their new manager, losing just once in ten games. Lately, Coventry have found themselves in a rich vein of form losing just twice in their last ten games. This may end up being an easy one for Rovers but with the prospect of them leaving out a couple of star players, coventry could sneak it and are worth a bet.

Backing Coventry @ 5/1 (both Boyles and Skybet). 100 pts

Old Balance = 3512.22

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Watford -V- Chelsea

So far Chelsea have played two lower league sides in this seasons Cup campaign. In all three games (they played Southend twice and Ipswich once) they have conceded a goal. "Chelsea captain John Terry is suspended and fellow defender Ricardo Carvalho (hamstring) is also missing. Michael Essien is back in training but not close to playing yet". With 3 great defensive players missing I'm hoping Watford can nick a goal.

Backing Watford to score 1 goal or more @ 5/6 (Powers)


Burnley -V- Wolves

Hoping for plenty of goals in this one. In Wolves last 3 games there have been 13 goals. While in Burnley's last 3 games there have been 9 goals. Let's hope there is plenty of attacking from both sides.

Backing Over 2.5 goals @ 8/11 (Powers)

Not doing singles on the latter two, just a small treble on all three selections.

20 pts treble

New Balance = 3492.22

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Blackburn Rovers -V- Coventry City

Hoping for an upset here. These two sides met last year in the cup, a game in which Coventry ran out 4-1 winners. However, there have been plenty of changes since then. Though, in saying that, this punter won't be complaining with a repeat of that result :). With Blackburn in danger of losing their Premiership status Big Sam has already hinted that he may rest a few of his bigger players. While Blackburn have been having a **** season they have have being doing well under the guidance of their new manager, losing just once in ten games. Lately, Coventry have found themselves in a rich vein of form losing just twice in their last ten games. This may end up being an easy one for Rovers but with the prospect of them leaving out a couple of star players, coventry could sneak it and are worth a bet.

Backing Coventry @ 5/1 (both Boyles and Skybet). 100 pts

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Balls! That was so fecking close :(

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Blackburn Rovers -V- Coventry City

Hoping for an upset here. These two sides met last year in the cup, a game in which Coventry ran out 4-1 winners. However, there have been plenty of changes since then. Though, in saying that, this punter won't be complaining with a repeat of that result :). With Blackburn in danger of losing their Premiership status Big Sam has already hinted that he may rest a few of his bigger players. While Blackburn have been having a **** season they have have being doing well under the guidance of their new manager, losing just once in ten games. Lately, Coventry have found themselves in a rich vein of form losing just twice in their last ten games. This may end up being an easy one for Rovers but with the prospect of them leaving out a couple of star players, coventry could sneak it and are worth a bet.

Backing Coventry @ 5/1 (both Boyles and Skybet). 100 pts

New Balance = 3512.22

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Missed your recomendation but laid Blackburn on Betfair @ 1/4 when they went 1-0 up so made a nice profit

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Blackburn Rovers -V- Coventry City

Hoping for an upset here. These two sides met last year in the cup, a game in which Coventry ran out 4-1 winners. However, there have been plenty of changes since then. Though, in saying that, this punter won't be complaining with a repeat of that result :). With Blackburn in danger of losing their Premiership status Big Sam has already hinted that he may rest a few of his bigger players. While Blackburn have been having a **** season they have have being doing well under the guidance of their new manager, losing just once in ten games. Lately, Coventry have found themselves in a rich vein of form losing just twice in their last ten games. This may end up being an easy one for Rovers but with the prospect of them leaving out a couple of star players, coventry could sneak it and are worth a bet.

Backing Coventry @ 5/1 (both Boyles and Skybet). 100 pts

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Grrr Rovers equalise in the 93rd minute. Finished 2-2. No complaints :o though, Coventry didn't deserve the winner imo.

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Aston Villa -V- CSKA Moscow

Time to get back to winning ways tonight. This could be a tricky affair but should be a game with plenty of goals. During the group games both sides witnessed plenty of goals:

23/10 Aston Villa 2 - 1 Ajax
06/11 Slavia Praha 0 - 1 Aston Villa
04/12 Aston Villa 1 - 2 Žilina
17/12 Hamburg 3 - 1 Aston Villa

23/10 CSKA Moskva 3 - 0 Deportivo
06/11 Feyenoord 1 - 3 CSKA Moskva
27/11 CSKA Moskva 2 - 1 Lech
04/12 Nancy 3 - 4 CSKA Moskva

Out of the 8 games only 1 failed to reach 2.5 goals, hopefully we see goals tonight. 2.18 looks good to me and will result in a max bet.

I have a sneaky feeling the Russians may walk away with a win here. Although they haven't played competitively since 4th December they will be well up for this one and should be able to break the Villa defence. CSKA have scored in each of their last 6 away games in European fixtures. Their top hitman, Vagner Love has managed a whopping 8 goals in 4 matches in this season's competition. While the Russians will be a tad rusty they will be quite fresh. On the otherhand Villa have a huge game at the weekend against Chelsea and this season is starting to take its toll on O'Neill's men. 4.1 for the away win is juicy.

Backing over 2.5 goals @ 2.18 (Betfair) - 400 pts
Backing CSKA Moscow @ 4.1 (Betfair) - 18.12 pts

Here's hoping for a 2-1 away win.

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