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Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion in Betting Forum · Dec 22, 2012

Cleveland - Detroit 1 @ 2.20 Germany

Back to Cleveland again—mostly because they've been treating me quite well lately, so why stop now? It really comes down to current momentum, similar to how things looked in yesterday's matchup. While Seattle - Portland was recently riding a massive wave of form, today it's Cleveland's turn—they’ve gone 4-1-0 in their last five league games with an impressive 18-4 goal difference. Detroit, meanwhile, hasn't managed a win in their last five outings. On top of that, Detroit had to grind through a cup match that went all the way to penalties this past Tuesday, whereas Cleveland stayed fresh after playing Saturday... There might be some headaches for the home side after January if they can't keep McGoldrick around once his loan ends, but for now, the squad is clicking perfectly and worth following...

Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion in Betting Forum · Dec 21, 2012

Seattle Sounders - Portland Timbers 1 @1.90

I feel like giving this a shot tonight—even if the odds aren't spectacular since Portland is sitting at the top of the table. That said, the bookies aren't being foolish either; it's pretty obvious Portland hasn't been playing with their usual spark lately—they've managed just one win and four draws in their last five matches. On the flip side, Seattle has gone 2-2-1 in their last five, and from what I've seen, they actually look like they're finding their rhythm again... Looking back at the head-to-head history, Portland tends to be a bit of a thorn in Seattle's side, and they'll be missing their captain again tonight. So, basing this purely on current momentum, Portland looks shaky compared to Seattle. Plus, there's the Tony Di Cania factor—he'll definitely be looking to pull an upset against the league leaders...

Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion in Betting Forum · Nov 25, 2012

Southampton @2.30 Germany

Newcastle hasn't looked convincing for a while now—it’s pretty clear their Europa League run has been draining them in the league. They played Marseille on Thursday, and as a consolation prize, they’re down Ben Arfa, who is easily their most creative spark. Even with him, facing a Southampton side that's finding its rhythm would be a tall order... but without him, I think they'll struggle to walk away with anything today...

Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion in Betting Forum · Nov 24, 2012

Bursaspor vs Antalyaspor: Home Win @ 2.05 Germany

I'm going to take a little gamble on these wild Turkish sides—one of my favorite players, Tuncay Sanli, is currently playing for Bursa. They just played the league leaders, Besiktas, a couple of weeks ago and ended in a 3-3 draw... honestly, it could have easily been a 7-7 shootout. They were down twice but fought their way back, though they did miss a few golden opportunities to clinch the win. Last round, they absolutely crushed Mersin 3-0—they had two penalties, sure, but based on how they played, they earned that win. Their momentum is clearly building—quite the contrast to Antalyaspor, who drew recently before losing 3-5 at home to Besiktas. Antalyaspor has already managed three away wins this season, which is much better than their dismal 3-3-11 record from last year, so I think betting against them is the move right now. I wouldn't be surprised by an over, but I'll stick with the home win for the better odds... maybe a 3-1 finish, similar to their last matchup...

Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion in Betting Forum · Nov 22, 2012

Metalist-Bayer 1 @2,20 Germany

The odds were at 2.30 in Germany just before the shops opened—not a bad shout, really—especially when you consider that stinky Stanleybet is offering 2.05 for this one. Both sides have already secured their spots in the next round, so it's really just a question of who wants it more tonight... And clearly, that’s going to be the home side. They'll be fielding a strong lineup in front of a packed stadium, hungry for that first win against Bayer. Metalist is a tough, attack-minded squad loaded with talented Brazilians—they're riding high right now after three straight wins. On the other hand, Bayer is missing some huge names; no Schürrle, Bender, Hosogai, Toprak, Castro, or even Schwaab, Kadlec, Bellarabi, or Sam... and the captain, Rolfes, might only show up if he can get away from the hospital after his wife gave birth yesterday!

So, basically, we've got Bayer's youngsters facing off against a highly motivated home team. Bayer has a brutal schedule coming up—league games this Sunday, then Wednesday, then again on Saturday—so they definitely need to rotate the squad... Meanwhile, Metalist doesn't play again until Monday...

Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion in Betting Forum · Nov 20, 2012

Galatasaray @2,00

It honestly feels like a missed opportunity not to back Galatasaray tonight—especially given the roster Ferguson brought over to Istanbul... Even if these guys sometimes struggle when the pressure mounts, I think they have enough quality to scrape a win against this United side over 90 minutes. Having Elmander back in the lineup should be huge too—he looked sharp in the second half against Karabukspor—so expect their attack to be much more dangerous tonight...

United Lineup: Sam Johnstone, Anders Lindegaard; Rafael, Alexander Buttner, Phil Jones, Tom Thorpe, Marnick Vermijl, Scott Wootton, Michael Carrick, Davide Petrucci, Larnell Cole, Tom Cleverley, Darren Fletcher, Anderson, Nick Powell, Ashley Young, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Javier Hernandez, Joshua King, Danny Welbeck, Federico Macheda.

NBA Betting: Vol. 2 in Betting Forum · Nov 12, 2012

Drew Wright said:Maybe it's because they kicked things off at 9...🤷

It was available at SS...

It was actually available at the time—but apparently, people here read everything too closely... so by the time I went to make my deposit around 7 PM, they had already capped my limit... $500. 😠

stormyseal9 said:I hope someone was able to catch that...👍Money's in the bank—now it's time to just relax and head out...🙂,🙂

Thanks to you and the rest of the crew as well... 👍

Soccer Betting Tips & Discussion in Betting Forum · Nov 9, 2012

LA Galaxy vs. Inter Miami @1.80 SS

Is there any actual reason to skip watching Inter Miami right now? Honestly, I don't see one—unless you still take those "legendary" motivational coaches too seriously, the type who should probably just move into a TV studio and leave the football alone... ☕ Miami is on an incredible run, their play is actually improving, they're scoring consistently, and they're fighting hard for that second seed. LA isn't looking great, and frankly, all the motivation in the world can't fix a lack of pure talent on the pitch...

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Nov 7, 2012

FC Sochaux (Pik) vs Evian TG 1 @1.88 PSK

Since I got tagged for an analysis... 🙂 This is basically a "six-pointer" match—two sides struggling with poor results, shaky performances, and a laundry list of injuries. Looking at how both teams have fared over the last month, I see more winning potential with FC Sochaux right now. You see, Evian is missing Khalifa—he’s really the engine behind their attack, scoring out of nowhere and setting up others—he actually single-handedly carried them against Montpellier last month. It’s hardly surprising they’ve dropped two straight games since he went down with an injury. They'll also be without Barbosa, who is equally vital to their offensive setup. On the flip side, one has to be careful because FC Sochaux hasn't secured a win in quite a while (their last victory was actually against Evian TG in the cup!). Still, the 2.45 odds in the HL look tempting... so I'm going with Pik.

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Nov 3, 2012

Ryan Ruiz33 said:- The US Open Cup is leagues ahead of any other domestic cup competition—they're going to field their strongest lineup just to move forward...

The odds feel way too short because of that exact reason—you have to expect the home side to go all out to secure the win. Personally, I think when it comes to tournament play, it’s better to hunt for those upsets and higher payouts rather than risking it all on favorites that don't offer much value...

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Nov 2, 2012

Brighton & Hove Albion - Leeds United 1 @2,0 SS

About a month ago, Brighton & Hove Albion was sitting pretty at the top of the Championship—they even pulled off five straight wins back then—but things have cooled off lately with a six-game winless streak... They should be able to capitalize tonight against a tired Leeds United side, especially since they had to field their starters on Tuesday, minus their top scorer and keeper... should be an interesting matchup...

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Oct 31, 2012

Hajduk @2.10 SS, win @1.50 PSK

People in Split can hype themselves up all they want—but let's be honest, they clearly have a bit of an inferiority complex when it comes to Hajduk. A few days ago, Hajduk pulled off a 1-0 win, and based on how they played, they were definitely the better side... Today, Križanac should ideally bolster the Split defense, though I wonder just how match-ready he actually is. Plus, Vulić won't be able to fully implement his tactical vision in such a short window
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It's no secret that Hajduk is a young squad—which explains their style of play—meaning they have the talent to pressure opponents and create openings, yet they're just as prone to a total collapse. Right now, I feel like they could really hit their stride; the crowd will be loud, confidence is high, and since Dinamo is out, they know this trophy is within reach. They're calling for rain this afternoon, but looking at the sky, I don't see much happening—at least not until tonight 🙂

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Oct 26, 2012

St. Etienne vs Rennes

I’ve been keeping a closer eye on the French league lately—just for a few rounds—and this one feels like a solid bet for the over... Both sides have been creating plenty of chances, though their defenses have looked a bit porous recently. Rennes just edged out Montpellier 2-1, while St. Etienne played out a 1-1 draw against Nice in an open match where Nice actually missed a penalty... Looking at their head-to-head history, they've hit the over twice in their last three meetings, with the other being a 1-1 draw. Since Brandão and Erding are both in such great form right now, I'm expecting goals... It’s a great price, definitely worth a shot.

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Oct 23, 2012

Feeling a bit bored, so I thought I’d share a little sample of what top-tier analysis looks like. ☕😛

Barnsley - Philadelphia Eagles 1 @2.35 HL

Since news broke today that the Eagles' manager is moving over to Bolton, I think there's some real value in taking the home win at these odds. You see, Doug Freedman isn't just any coach—he played for the Eagles back in the day, if I recall correctly, and even after stepping into the manager role, he’s managed to steer this squad up to fourth place. His departure, announced just today, is a massive blow to the locker room... Beyond that, the Eagles are missing Zah today—a truly classy attacker who can change a game in an instant. He was the one who single-handedly breathed life back into them against Burnley a couple of weeks ago when they were trailing 0-2.

On the flip side, Barnsley will be without their leading scorer, Davis. That said, Barnsley is a solid outfit that's finding its rhythm again after a bit of a slump—they picked up an away win against Charlton last week, and even though they lost 1-0 to Leeds the week before due to a questionable penalty, they actually played quite well and just missed their chances. I suspect they might capitalize on all the chaos currently swirling around the Eagles tonight—plus, losing Zah is a huge factor in favor of the home side. Moderate stake.

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Oct 14, 2012

Ethiopia (2.5) vs Sudan 2 @ 1.80 SS

Just a month ago, Sudan pulled off a wild 5-3 win—mostly thanks to two penalties handed out in those final ten minutes... They actually led 3-1 at the half. Now, Ethiopia really needs to push forward and find at least two goals, and honestly, even without penalty help, they've shown they can score... Looking for the over here... ☕

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Oct 7, 2012

Daniel Edwards said:We really ought to wait for the official lineups—there are rumors swirling that Berbatov might sit this one out, and Mladen Petrić is nursing an injury too... If Berbatov isn't even on the bench, I'm taking Southampton at 2.60; otherwise, I'll go with the over. Fulham tends to struggle on the road, and if they're missing those two key players, Southampton could definitely pull off the win.

Fulham's lineup:
Schwarzer, Sebastian Riether, Hughes, John Arne Riise, Kacaniklic, Ruiz, Baird, Sidwell, Damien Duff, Raúl Rodallega.

No Berbatov or Petrić—the two most dangerous attackers for Fulham in my book. Still, I just took the PiK at 2.10...

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Oct 7, 2012

Roger Phillips said:Southampton FC vs Fulham FC over 1.70
Both sides seem to be playing with plenty of scoring potential—it's quite lively... Fulham has been incredibly offensive lately, coming off six straight matches with plenty of goals. Southampton is just starting to find their footing again after that win last round. They've been seeing high scores recently too, hitting those 3+ and 4+ totals... They're looking for a solid result today. Looking back at their last ten outings, nine of them went over the line. I'm expecting goals...
Southampton pobjedom u proslom kolu tek staje na noge. Oni imaju niz od 4 utakmice sa 3+, 4+...
Danas idu po dobar rez. Od zadnjih 10 utakmica ovih ekipa, 9 ih je zavrsilo u overu. Ocekujem golove.

I think it’s best to wait for the official lineups—there are rumors that Dimitar Berbatov might sit this one out, and Mladen Petrić is nursing an injury... If Berbatov isn't even on the bench, I might take Southampton at 2.60 odds instead, otherwise, I'm sticking with the over. Fulham tends to struggle away from home, and if they're missing those two key players, Southampton could definitely pull off the win...

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Sep 29, 2012

Ethan Jones5 says:
Norwich is at @1.50

Liverpool's defense seems wide open lately—so I think they could concede tonight... even if Norwich isn't playing much better than them, a shaky backline makes scoring pretty easy

I'd honestly rather take the 1.8 odds on a Liverpool win—they've been playing well, just had some bad luck—instead of betting on a team struggling this much, having only scored twice in five games...🤷

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Sep 23, 2012

Can Hajduk Split pull off the win? The 2.15 odds aren't bad—though I have to say, that 2.70 at SS for the first half looks pretty tempting... It feels like they tend to lose steam later on, usually putting all their energy into that opening half... 🤷

Soccer Betting in Betting Forum · Sep 22, 2012

Coventry Carlisle 1 @2.10 HL

I’m giving Coventry one more shot—it felt like the squad wasn't quite buying into Richard Shaw as their manager, especially after those two losses following the Stevenage match... But now they've brought in a new coach who immediately signed three new players—the locker room should be shaken up, and I'm hoping that fresh energy kicks in soon. Looking at a draw...