Soccer Betting

Stay List:
Wacker Burghausen Unterhaching
Unterhaching: Sternisko (0/0 m)
Wacker Burghausen: Vollath (15/0 first goalkeeper), Aupperle (15/2 d), Burkhard (0/0 m)

Eintracht Frankfurt v Greuther Fürth
Eintracht Frankfurt: Amedick (0/0 d), Zambrano (9/0 d)
Greuther Fürth: Ndoye (0/0 g), Petsos (4/0 m), Tyrala (1/0 m), Fall (2/0 f)

Roda Kerkrade v The Hague
Roda Kerkrade: Tamata (9/0 d), Ramzi (5/1 m), Sutchuin Djum (3/0 m), Hupperts (9/1 f), Nemeth (9/1 f), Delorge (0/0 m)
The Hague: Coutinho (6/0 g)

Gornik Zabrze v GKS Belchatow Gornik Zabrze
Gornik Zabrze: g. Nowak (0/0 m), Magiera (0/0 d)
GKS Belchatow Gornik Zabrze: Wilusz (3/0 d), Szmatiuk (7/1 d), Basta (5/0 d) (all doubtful), Ma. Mak (3/0 m), Mi. Mak (2/0 f), Nowosielski (0/0 m), Nowak (0/0 f), Kosowski (9/0 m), Lacić (7/0 d), Budziłek (0/0 g)

Jihlava v FK Jablonec
Jihlava: Tecl (11/10 f), Koloušek (10/3 m), Gabriel (0/0 d), Gavrič (3/0 d)
FK Jablonec: Kovařík (11/1 m) (doubtful)

DinamoZ-Istra 1961 Pula 2 13,x2 4,5,h01 x2 2,20

You rarely see value like this. I think everyone gets the gist when it comes to European Dinamo, and honestly, Istra—with that madman leading them from the sidelines (who, if you ask me, is easily the best manager in the American First Football League)—is capable of snatching a point against anyone if they get a little bit of luck and a score of 3. Since this pair is essentially a bonus bet, it smells like the usual trap set by bookies to lure people into "sure things." Even if Dinamo pulls off the win, I highly doubt it'll be with F2. Personally, I'm looking at h01 x2 2,20 as a 9/10.

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...

Brest vs Lorient – both sides to score at 1.80
Brest is playing at home, and man, they are absolutely killing it there—winning games, pumping out goals... basically the definition of a powerhouse home team.
Lorient is looking pretty decent too, just a solid mid-table squad that looks like they’ll comfortably stay right where they are if they keep this up.
They’re an incredibly efficient bunch, easily one of the most clinical teams in Ligue 1.
Their matches are absolute goal fests, averaging about 3.8 goals per game.
In their last 5 away trips, they managed to find the back of the net every single time. Their away goal difference sits at 8:12 over those 5 outings.
As for Brest, they’ve scored in all 4 of their home matches so far and haven't tasted defeat yet—the only team that managed to keep them off the scoreboard at home was Evian.
Their season match history looks like this:
17.03.12, Lorient - Brest 2 : 1
29.10.11, Brest - Lorient 3 : 1
Lorient’s got some serious firepower upfront; I'm talking K. Monnet-Paquet, Aliadiere, l Giuly, Traore...
Brest usually rolls out in a 4-1-4-1 formation when they're at home, leaning heavily on Benschop up top with Ben Basat supporting him in the attack.
I'm calling it now—expecting another shootout where both sides get on the scoresheet.

Sunday's matchup, Uruguay

Uruguay Montevideo Wanderers-CA Bella Vista 2 1,90
The Wanderers are basically walking into this one with a skeleton crew—only 14 players available because a massive brawl saw 8 guys sent off plus another one during the match... absolute chaos.
On top of the bench being empty due to those suspensions, they’re missing their heavy hitters too;
Diego de Souza, Guzman Pereira, Santiago Martinez, and Maximiliano Rodriguez—who is easily their best player and top scorer.
And the attack is gutted—they're also missing Marcelo Cabrera, Gaston Rodriguez, and Richard Mercado.
As for the visitors, they're only missing Pagano in defense due to cards.
Bella Vista is playing some solid football right now, sitting pretty near the top of the table, and since they aren't dealing with any major absences, it's a huge stretch to think a decimated home side like the Wanderers can even scrape a point, let alone a win.
Honestly, I think the 1.90 value on the visitors is too good to pass up. I'm taking it.

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Tomorrow:
Willem II-Utrecht 2 1,85
The home side's defense is going to feel the sting because Peters is out after getting sent off against The Hague—that's a massive hole to fill.
They're honestly one of the weaker sides in the Eredivisie lately; they've only picked up 4 points at home and have been totally toothless, scoring just 7 goals in 10 matches. Their only home win was a tiny, narrow victory against a weak Waalwijk side.
It’s going to be a struggle for them to handle a gritty Utrecht squad. And when I say gritty, I mean the only team that managed to put two past them at home was Vitesse.
On the other hand, the visitors are unbeaten—3 wins and 2 draws. They've got serious firepower upfront with Muleng, C van der gun, and Oar...
Their defense isn't easy to break down either; they play really disciplined ball, and they've got Ruiter in goal, who is an absolute wall. In my opinion, if Utrecht plays with the right mindset, they'll walk away with points here.
Looking back at the last four seasons, Utrecht has had their number whenever they face Willem II (skipping last season since they were playing in the Jupiler).
12.02.11, Willem II - FC Utrecht 3 : 3
22.08.10, FC Utrecht - Willem II 3 : 0

20.03.10, Willem II - FC Utrecht 0 : 3
09.08.09, FC Utrecht - Willem II 1 : 0

13.02.09, Willem II - FC Utrecht 0 : 2
19.09.08, FC Utrecht - Willem II 1 : 0

03.02.08, FC Utrecht - Willem II 2 : 0
10.11.07, Willem II - FC Utrecht 1 : 4

Roger Phillips said:Both Brest and Lorient teams scoring 1.80

FT 2:0
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Bolton-Cardiff Over 3 goals @ 1.65
Joe Mason, Helguson, Bellamy, and N. Jarvis are absolutely killing it up front—just constantly finding the back of the net.
Cardiff City is sitting pretty at the top of the Championship, and their games usually trend toward over 3 goals... they just have that offensive spark.
They've bagged 26 goals while giving up 15. They've hit the "over 3" mark in 7 straight matches, though they did dip into the "under" during two away trips. The only time they failed to score on the road was a 0-0 stalemate against Brighton.
Bolton's goal difference is -19. Honestly? They're struggling in the standings. Their defense is a sieve, especially when they travel... they're basically the worst defensive unit in the Championship when playing away from home.
Seriously, bottom of the barrel for away defense.
But at their home stadium, the Reebok, they’ve looked way more composed. In 6 home games, the only time they couldn't find the net was a 0-1 loss to C Palace.
Four of those home matches went over the goal line.
Look, Cardiff is a powerhouse—an attacking side with massive depth and the best record in the league. On the flip side, you've got Bolton's attack featuring Davies, Ngog, Sordell, and guys like Petrov, Eagles, Spearing, and Chung-Yong Lee... they definitely deserve a much higher spot in the table than where they are now.
I'm expecting a high-scoring affair here. The home side is dangerous at home and has the quality, but the visitors can score easily too—they're efficient upfront, even if they look a bit lost when playing away.
I see plenty of goals coming at the Reebok...

PSV Eindhoven - Heracles Almelo Over 4 goals @ 1.70
04.08.12, PSV Eindhoven - Heracles Almelo 3 : 0
11.06.11, PSV Eindhoven - Heracles Almelo 4 : 1
12.04.10, PSV Eindhoven - Heracles Almelo 5 : 2
22.11.09, PSV Eindhoven - Heracles Almelo 4 : 0
22.11.08, PSV Eindhoven - Heracles Almelo 4 : 0
Heracles hasn't tasted defeat in 7 matches, while PSV is riding a 5-game winning streak where every single game went over. The visitors are coming in with nothing to lose, ready to pull an upset on the favorites.
Their matchups have been absolute goal fests lately—both sides are in great form, scoring plenty and conceding plenty... I honestly doubt they could play any other way besides another high-scoring shootout.
The visiting duo of Gouriye-Everton is playing lights out; Gouriye is one of the top scorers, currently 4th in the Eredivisie. Then you've got Castillion and Armenteros waiting in the wings... they aren't sticking to a standard 4-3-3 either; they're running a 3-4-3.
PSV has played all their home games in the "over" category—only once was it a 3+ (3:0), while the other four games were 4+ (3:2, 4:0, 5:1, 5:0).
Heracles has managed to score in every single one of their 4 away matches.
Once again, I'm banking on a massive amount of goals in this one.

Robert Wright4 said:Hacken vs. AIK — both teams to score and Over 2.5 goals @ 2.10

The MLS season is reaching its climax—we're looking at Round 29 matches today, and the race at the top is incredibly tight. LAFC and Inter Miami are neck-and-neck at 55 points, with Hacken trailing closely at 53, followed by AIK with 51. Essentially, this is a battle for 3rd place—which secures a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. If Hacken pulls off a win, they keep their slim mathematical hopes for the title alive... whereas an AIK loss effectively ends their chase for that 3rd seed.

Hacken is easily the most explosive offense in the league—they've netted 64 goals already, two-thirds of which came at home. They average about three goals per game on their own turf, and they've only managed to keep a clean sheet in three home matches all season.
AIK, conversely, isn't exactly high-scoring... though alongside LAFC, they possess one of the stingiest defenses in the league—though in this context, that just means they concede roughly one goal per match. 😁 They are also arguably the best road team in the league.

In the final stretch, Hacken travels to face a struggling Seattle Sounders side, while AIK hosts Inter Miami. To secure that 3rd place, AIK simply has to go for the win today... so I’m anticipating an open match with goals on both sides.

During the first half of the season, AIK secured a 3-1 victory at home. Last year, both teams were successful on their own grounds—AIK won 2-1, while Hacken took it 3-1.


Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew — Home Win (1) @ 1.45

Speaking of the league leaders, here is another pick. As I mentioned, Inter Miami is locked in a title fight with LAFC, while Columbus Crew has essentially checked out—they know they'll be playing in the second division next season.
There's no room for gamesmanship here. Inter Miami needs these three points, and I expect them to come out aggressive from the opening whistle. LAFC has already started their business; they're leading 2-1 against Nashville halfway through. Even if LAFC stumbles, Inter Miami must deliver, because they have a brutal away trip to AIK in the final round, while LAFC gets a much easier home fixture against an unmotivated Austin FC.

Both teams to score and Over 2.5 goals🙂

The defense wouldn't let Hacken find that extra goal, and Inter Miami has practically surrendered their title chase...

Carol Moore5, wouldn't it be more logical to take the Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 option for Bolton and Cardiff at 1.95? It feels more likely we see a 2-1 result for one side or the other than a 3-0 shutout... 🤷 Bolton only failed to score against Derby (2-0), and only Crystal Palace held them scoreless at home. Similar story with Cardiff—only Brighton kept them quiet (0-0), and aside from that, they only lost to Millwall (0-2) on the road. Everything else has been BTTS and Over 2.5, including cup and friendly matches...

I might even consider the same play for the Dutch league at 2.10, although there is always the risk that PSV just runs riot with a 4-5-0 scoreline...

Robert Wright4 said:Moore, wouldn't it be way smarter to just take the Over/Under and Over 2.5 for the Bolton and Cardiff games at 1.95? I feel like a 2-1 scoreline is honestly more likely for one side or the other than some blowout 3-0 scenario... 🤷 Bolton didn't concede against Derby (2-0), and Crystal Palace was the only team that failed to score when they played them at home (0-1). It's a similar vibe with Cardiff—Brighton couldn't find the net against them (0-0), and they only lost to Millwall away (0-2). Everything else, including cup matches and friendlies, has been Over 2.5...

I'd probably even pull the same move with the Dutch game at 2.10, though there's always that nagging thought that PSV might just absolutely steamroll them 4-5 to nothing...

Look, if you've got that kind of option sitting there, why wouldn't you? At 1.95, it's a steal.🤷
The local sportsbooks have much lower odds on PSV scoring goals, but the big online sites are offering way better value—you can even get 4+ goals at over 2.00😲
Local shops are basically offering the same odds for both teams to score and the over/under, hovering around 1.70-1.80, but unfortunately, anything 4+ is stuck under 1.70... the Over is seriously being undervalued here.😢

Got a little idea for you guys... Fingers crossed this one hits:

US Open Cup

Boreham Wood - Brentford 2 @ 1.6

The home side is definitely the underdog here since they're pulling from the lower tiers, even if they aren't doing too bad—they're sitting in 3rd right now behind Salisbury and Chelmsford. On the flip side, Brentford is a gritty, solid squad out of League One where they're currently holding down 11th. They've only lost twice in their last 7 away games, though they've been stuck in draws five times without grabbing a win, but honestly, when teams are this evenly matched at this level, it just means they're hard to break down. I really think this cup match is the perfect spot for them to finally kick off a winning streak on the road for a few reasons:
- They've basically got their full roster available, with El Alagui being the only one sidelined
- The US Open Cup carries way more weight than any other domestic tournament, so they’re gonna come out swinging with everything they've got to advance
- I actually found proof for all this on the official site via a quote from Brentford manager Uwe Rosler, who said:
"I think this year the US Open Cup plays a massive role for us as we want to represent our club well but also we want to generate money and hopefully we can use that in our playing budget.
We have two DVDs of Boreham Wood and my assistants have already seen one of them.
We are addressing this like a league game and we want to start well and be on the front foot."

Throw whatever critiques or comments you want my way, and good luck to anyone riding this one. 🙂

Injury Report:
Juventus vs. Inter Milan
Juventus: Pepe (0/0 m)
Inter Milan: Coutinho (5/1 m), Obi (1/0 m), Mariga (0/0 m), Sneijder (5/1 m), Chivu (0/0 d), Stankovic (0/0 m), Jonathan (1/0 d) (questionable)

Dundee FC vs. Hearts FC
Dundee FC: Easton (2/0 d), Kerr (5/0 m), Grassi (6/0 d), O'Donnell (3/0 m), Stewart (5/0 f), Finnigan (0/0 f), McCluskey (0/0 m)
Hearts FC: Stevenson (7/0 m), Ridgers (0/0 g), Hamill (0/0 d), Carrick (6/0 f)

Babelsberg vs. Stuttgarter Kickers
Babelsberg: Schulz (1/0 f), Hartmann (12/0 m), Kauffmann (8/0 d), Heil (10/1 f)
Stuttgarter Kickers: None

Kayserispor vs. Kardemir Karabükspor
Kayserispor: Mouche (9/1 f), Bildirici (0/0 f)
Kardemir Karabükspor: Yıldız (6/0 f), Ünal (0/0 f), Parlak (9/3 f), Uçar (3/0 d), Shelton (7/2 f)
Évian Thonon Gaillard vs. Lille OSC
Évian Thonon Gaillard: Koné (4/0 m), Cambon (4/0 m), M’Madi (2/0 m), Douline (d), Khlifa (6/5 f), Rabiu (8/0 m)
Lille OSC: Gueye (5/0 m), Digne (9/0 d), Mendes (6/1 f)

Crewe Alexandra vs. Wycombe Wanderers
Crewe Alexandra: Clayton (13/1 f), Osman (10/0 m) (both questionable), Colclough (2/0), Bond (4/0 m), Leitch-Smith (12/3 m)
Wycombe Wanderers: Kuffour (11/0 f), Morgan (9/1 f) (questionable), Foster (7/0 d), Basey (3/0 d), McCoy (0/0 d), Johnson (11/0 d), Kewley-Graham (2/0 m), Oli (4/0 f)

Cruzeiro vs. Santos FC
Cruzeiro: Thiago Carvalho (14/0 d), Tinga (22/1 m), Victorino (9/0 d), Borges (17/7 f), Léo (26/1 d), Alex Silva (1/0 d)
Santos FC: Ewerton Páscoa (11/0 d), Léo (17/0 d), Fucile (0/0 d), Edu Dracena (6/2 d)

Rijeka vs. Chicago
Rijeka: Čaval (13/0 d)
Chicago: Abdurahimi (12/3 m), Pelaić (10/0 d), Dedić (8/0 m), Oršulić (11/0 m), Frljužec (2/0 f), Čiča (m), Džolan (1/0 d)

Anyone got any ideas for a safe 2 or 3-leg parlay today?

Here’s what I’ve put together (mostly just following the heavy hitters):

Real Madrid - Celta 1 @ 1.10
No explanation needed there.

LA Galaxy - LAFC 2 @ 1.4
Galaxy dropped their last league game—first slip-up of the season, if I recall—so they'll be looking to get back on track immediately.🙂

Atlanta United - Inter Miami 2 @ 1.85
Miami also lost their last outing, so they shouldn't stumble here. Plus, Atlanta isn't quite playing at the same level as Miami right now.

Kevin Hall51 said:Anyone got any solid ideas for a parlay today? Looking for maybe 2 or 3 legs that actually have a chance...

Honestly, I think betting on Real Madrid to score in both halves is a pretty killer move—odds should be sitting around 1.40 to 1.50🙂 depending on which sportsbook you use
. They've been absolutely tearing through these smaller teams lately, finding the net in both halves like it's nothing... the only hiccup was that season opener against Valencia where they just ended up in a 1-1 grind.

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...

Ryan Ruiz33 said:Brentford's taking the win at 1.6? Please. You really think they’re walking in there and just cruising through this? It’s a total trap. Honestly, why even bother looking at these odds when it feels like a setup from the jump? They might be favorites, but don't hold your breath thinking it's a lock.

0:2 FT 👋

Daniel Edwards said:The odds on this are way too low for what I'm seeing, and honestly, if they keep playing like this, the home team is basically walking into a meat grinder out there. Why even bother? If you're looking at cup matches, you should be hunting for the upsets and chasing those massive payouts instead of wasting your bankroll on these pathetic, low-value favorites that aren't worth the risk.

I can get behind the whole "upset" angle here. Honestly, if I’d seen any sign that a team like Brentford—or whoever else plays the favorite role in these matchups—was planning on rotating their squad or playing subs, I wouldn't have touched this bet. That’s exactly how you spot an upset in a cup tournament, right? It looked way more plausible to me when the favorites actually seemed to be taking the trophy seriously and didn't have a bunch of key players sidelined. Plus, let's face it, there’s still a decent talent gap between them. At the end of the day, getting 1.6 on that felt like a pretty solid value to me. 🤷

Roger Phillips said:Man, I am telling you right now—don't even bother looking at those odds for the matchup between the Tilburg squad and Utrecht... 2.00? Give me a break. It’s a total trap. If you think the home side is just going to stroll into a win here, you haven't been paying attention to how these teams have been playing lately. Honestly, the value just isn't there... it feels like a sucker bet designed to drain your bankroll while everyone else watches the underdog pull an upset. Just stay far away from this one...

Half-time score is 1-5... honestly, I’m just sitting here staring at the screen in disbelief—how does a game even get to this point by the break? It’s absolutely pathetic. Just total defensive chaos from start to finish... like, you can't just let them walk through the middle of the field like they own the place. My head is spinning just trying to figure out what the coaching staff was thinking with that lineup... seriously, it’s a disaster. We’re getting absolutely dismantled out there...
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Roger Phillips said:I’m looking at the matchup between the Chargers and the Lions—giving me 3+ points for the spread and seeing the moneyline sitting at 1.65... honestly, this one feels a bit sketchy if you ask me. I've been staring at these numbers for a while now and my gut is telling me something isn't adding up right with how the lines are moving... just feels like a trap.

I’m looking at this PSV vs. Heracles matchup—basically like seeing a powerhouse like the Dodgers take on a bottom-tier expansion team—and I’m calling the over on goals, specifically 4+ goals, at 1.70. Honestly, it’s almost too easy... when you have a squad that just absolutely rolls over their opponents like this, things tend to get ugly fast. You expect a blowout, and frankly, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be a complete demolition... just total chaos on the pitch. It's a solid play if you're looking for some action...

Final score: 2-1. Honestly... I'm just sitting here staring at the screen in disbelief. What a total mess.

Final score: 4-0. Absolute blowout... honestly, I’m just sitting here staring at the screen in disbelief. Total domination from start to finish—just completely clinical. They didn't just win; they absolutely dismantled them. It was embarrassing for the other side, really... just a complete mismatch in every single department. If you thought this was going to be a close one, you clearly weren't watching the same game as the rest of us. Pure dominance.

🙂

Roger Phillips said:I mean, honestly? I think it might actually be worth grabbing... if you can swing it... I’m telling you, if you want to get a decent little win going, just put your money on Real Madrid to score in both halves—the odds are sitting right around 1.40 to 1.50... it's basically a lock if they actually play with some heart for once...🙂 It really just comes down to which sportsbook you’re using—every single one handles their lines differently...

Injuries:
Fiorentina vs. Cagliari
Fiorentina: Camporese (0/0 injury)
Cagliari: Ariaudo (5/0 injury), Avramov (0/0 goal) (both questionable), Conti (7/0 mid), Nainggolan (9/1 mid)

Pescara vs. Parma
Pescara: Crescenzi (0/0 injury), Savelloni (0/0 goal), Terlizzi (3/1 injury), Brugman (0/0 forward), Romagnoli (5/0 injury), Colucci (9/0 mid)
Parma: Amauri (7/3 forward), Santacroce (0/0 injury), Galloppa (7/1 mid) (all questionable), Belfodil (9/2 forward)

Werder Bremen vs. Mainz
Werder Bremen: Fritz (7/0 injury), Trybull (0/0 mid)
Mainz: Müller (0/0 goal), Bungert (7/0 injury), Caligiuri (7/0 mid), Polanski (5/0 mid), Choupo-Moting (5/0 forward), Klasnic (1/0 forward)

Club Brugge vs. Zulte Waregem
Club Brugge: Hoefkens, Almebäck, Högli, Odjidja (all questionable), Vazquez, Meunier, Van Acker, Zimling, Refaelov, Larsen, Stenman, Dhoest
Zulte Waregem: Habibou, Hinostroza

Hradec Kralove vs. Ceske Budejovice
Hradec Kralove: Voltr
Ceske Budejovice: Řepka, Klesa, Riegel, Linhart

Viking FK vs. SK Brann
Viking FK: None
SK Brann: Kalvenes (7/0 injury), Askar (22/8 forward), Jonsson (17/1 injury) (questionable), Ojo (27/11 forward)

Strommen IF vs. Alta IF
Strommen IF: Yabre (18/0 injury)
Alta IF: Taulo (5/0 mid), Nome (25/2 mid), Ertsås (20/6 forward) (likely out), Erlandsen (0/0 injury), Ngom (0/0 forward)

Lechia Gdansk vs. Legia Warsaw
Lechia Gdansk: Bieniuk (8/0 injury), Andreu (7/0 mid), Qualembo (injury) (all questionable), Małkowski (0/0 goal), Hajrapetian (3/0 mid), Bajić (0/0 mid), Kostrzewa (0/0 mid), Duda (1/0 forward), Kaniecki (4/0 goal), Rasiak (6/1 forward), Wiśniewski (5/2 mid)
Legia Warsaw: Wolski (0/0 mid), Saganowski (6/4 forward), Choto (0/0 injury)

Hercules CF vs. Xerez CD
Hercules CF: Sergio Alejandro (0/0 injury), Braulio (4/1 forward), Falcón (8/0 goal), Sellés (1/0 mid), Fran Mérida (9/1 mid)
Xerez CD: José Mari (4/2 forward), Ruz (1/0), Rafa García (2/0 mid), Alvaro Silva (10/1 injury), Herrero (11/0 mid), Keita (4/0 mid), Bouzón (7/0 injury)

Portuguesa vs. Bahia
Portuguesa: Leandro Silva (0/0 injury)
Bahia: Jéferson (2/0 mid), Danny Morais (28/0 injury), Ávine (8/0 injury), Lulinha (22/0 mid)

AGF Aarhus vs. FC Copenhagen
AGF Aarhus: Johansson (13/12 forward), Skhirtladte (8/1 forward), Nørregaard (11/0 mid)
FC Copenhagen: Wiland (11/0 goal)

FC Groningen vs. NEC Nijmegen
FC Groningen: Johansson (2/0 injury)
NEC Nijmegen: van den Meiracker (1/0 forward), Sno (7/2 mid), Conboy (9/0 injury), Foor (10/0 mid), Loen (0/0 mid)

Braintree Town vs. Tranmere Rovers
Braintree Town: Peters (10/0 injury), Wells (13/0 injury) (questionable)
Tranmere Rovers: Robinson (11/7 forward) (questionable), Akpa Akpro (11/7 forward), Cassidy (15/10 forward), Jervis (1/1 forward), Eccleston (1/0 forward), Palmer (15/0 mid)

Vorskla vs. Arsenal Kiev
Vorskla: Januzi (9/2 forward) (questionable), Kurilov (2/0 injury), Matveev (10/0 injury)
Arsenal Kiev: Simonenko (12/0 mid), Gomenyuk (10/3 forward) (both questionable), Khomin (2/0 injury), Lampi (0/0 injury), Shakhov (8/0 mid), Mazilu (4/0 forward), Maksimov (3/0 mid), Matoukou (10/0 injury)

Club Brugge vs Zulte Waregem
Zulte Waregem to score a goal at 1.50
Brugge is absolutely falling apart lately—their defense is a complete joke, they're leaking goals left and right, and now they’ve got the league leaders coming to town... nightmare scenario.
The defensive unit at Club Brugge is a total mess; they've been missing huge pieces, though a few guys might finally be making their return for this one.
They were down four defenders, but Almaback and Donk should be back in the rotation, even if we're still without Stenman and Larsen. We might see Figueras and Hoefkens starting in the backline again—and let me tell you, they have been playing terribly—so against an opponent this good, they're going to be under constant siege.
Up front, they've got Lestienne, Tchite, Bacca, and Vleminckx ready to go.
But the real disaster for Brugge is the midfield... they've been without Refaelov for ages, Zimling isn't playing, and Vazquez is suspended... that's three massive holes in the center of the pitch.
As for the missing list for the home side:
Sven Dhoest, Fredrik Stenman, Jim Larsen, Nika Zimling, Lior Refaelov, Thomas Meunier, Thibaut van Acker, and Victor Vazquez.
Between the midfield void and the shaky defense, they're basically wide open, though they are actually looking pretty complete in the attacking third, which means we're almost guaranteed to see some goals here.
Zulte Waregem is clinical right now; they've absolutely ripped teams apart, scoring 13 goals in their last five outings.
Club Brugge hasn't seen a win in five matches and they are staring down a mountain today—they're backed into a corner and desperately need a result to stay relevant. If they don't pull this off, Georges Leekens is likely looking for a new job... meanwhile, the visitors are feeling relaxed and have a golden opportunity to stay at the top of the table.
Historically, Zulte Waregem hasn't had much luck playing in Brugge—they usually walk away empty-handed, though they always seem to find a way to nick a goal on the road.

(Over 2.5 goals is 1.60, and Zulte Waregem to score is 1.50)

Standard vs OH Leuven Over 2.5 at 1.50 (Over 3.5 at 2.20)
03.18.12, Standard vs OH Leuven 4 : 0
11.18.11, OH Leuven vs Standard 1 : 3
Standard plays a completely different game at their home stadium compared to when they're traveling.
The visitors have played more games recently; they started the season strong with a draw and a win, but then they hit a nasty losing streak.
They finally snapped that skid with a surprise victory on a tough road trip against Genk—a 0:2 win. It was only their second shutout of the season.
They also managed a 0:0 draw at Lierse back in August.
Their defense has been pretty shaky, conceding a ton of goals—22 conceded in just 13 rounds.
The attackers have only scored one more than the defense, totaling 23 goals in 13 league matches. Interestingly, the strikers only failed to score in two games, both during the opening stretch of the season against Waregem and Lierse.
On the other hand, Leuven is in absolutely phenomenal form; they're playing high-octane soccer and are easily the most efficient offensive team in the Budweiser league.
They've got a beast of a striker in Ebra Savaneh Ibou, who has already netted 11 goals and is currently neck-and-neck with Bacca from Club Brugge for the league's top scorer title.
The squad is stacked too, with Pouga, Ogbu, Roelandts, Geraerts, and Gislason all in the mix... it's a really solid lineup.
Leuven has been hitting the "over" in six straight games, they're unbeaten in six, and they've seen 4+ goals in four of those matches...
The only time they failed to score was that 0:1 loss against Waregem.
Similarly, they only kept one clean sheet, which was a 0:4 blowout win away at Charleroi.

One little variable could be the coaching change at Standard; they've replaced R. Jans with Mircea Rednic, a former Standard defender himself.
He made his debut last game against Genk, and based on the chatter, it looked like their best performance all season.
Leuven is going to stick to their style of play, and while Standard might try to adapt, they'll probably have to open things up to deal with such an efficient visiting side.
Double chance at 2.25
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Besiktas vs Mersin, Mersin to score a goal at 1.60
The visitors tend to play better on the road, and they've got a dangerous attack featuring Yattara, Nobre, and Delev...
Every team traveling to Istanbul shows up with extra motivation and a massive chip on their shoulder.
Besiktas has been leaning heavily on a weak defense, and the visitors have consistently found the net whenever they visit.
The Besiktas backline has surrendered 13 goals in 9 rounds, and to make matters worse, they're missing key defender Ibrahim Toraman today.

Lakers-Celtics-2@1,90 NBA
From what I’ve been reading, the Lakers are heading into this game missing about 8 or 9 key players from their rotation. On the other side, the Celtics are currently sitting at the bottom of the standings. Historically, the Lakers have held their own against them, managing one win and a draw. Meanwhile, the Celtics are still searching for their first victory of the season—they’ve just come off two consecutive draws—so I feel like a win is finally overdue for them. Given that the Lakers are showing up shorthanded with nearly an entire starting lineup out, the timing seems almost too perfect. It also doesn't hurt the Celtics' case to note that the Lakers have struggled at home against them, holding a mediocre 0-3-2 record.

Quick Intel
Good luck to anyone following along.

The USA squad plays tonight, and then they’ve got their domestic cup match this Wednesday. They played in the CONMEBOL tournament on Thursday and took a 0-2 loss at home against New York City. Honestly? Their chances of moving forward are basically zero at this point...
The second leg is set for Thursday, November 8th, 2012, and since their domestic cup game is scheduled just under 24 hours before that, I don't see any mention of that matchup being postponed anywhere...
They're going to be shorthanded for the home game because their starting keeper, Smith, is out due to yellow cards. Plus, they've got some minor injuries hitting the midfield with Anderson, and the defense is missing Rojas and Garcia—who’s also their second top scorer and playing mid...
The manager is looking to rotate the squad, mostly because the relentless pace of the league is forcing his hand...
http://www.latercera.com/noticia/dep...-a-la-uc.shtml
The visitors are actually in a much better spot—they managed a 2-2 draw away at Manchester United, so realistically, they have a fighting chance to advance...
They'll probably rest a few guys too, but even so, they hold the advantage here. They really shouldn't be dropping this one...
The Asian Handicap DNB on the away team is sitting at 2.50
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Palmeiras-Botafogo 1 2.00
Palmeiras is showing a ton of hunger, and frankly, that's enough for me to back them...
Once again, they'll be without Valdivia, but this time they're also missing Fernandinho and Helena...
The visitors are dealing with way more lineup issues than the home side:
they're missing huge names like Seedorf, Lucas, Mattos, and Ferreira...
Botafogo knows deep down they aren't catching the Champions League—technically possible, sure, but the odds are slim to none...
Palmeiras can't afford to slip up at home anymore. They're playing hard, fighting for survival, and playing in front of their own fans—I think they can, and actually will, take down Botafogo...
By the way, looking at the last 10 times they've faced Botafogo in New York City, Palmeiras has only lost once...
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Werder-Mainz 0 3+ 1.65
Werder plays an aggressive style; they refuse to abandon their philosophy or the way they play...
They've always played a high-risk game that leaves massive gaps for opponents to exploit on the counter...
Werder's defense is shaky as hell, their keeper isn't great, and they concede far too often. They just can't string together good performances because the backline keeps making stupid mistakes...
Mainz is a solid outfit, in decent form, currently on a four-game unbeaten streak...
The only time they failed to score on the road this season was in Philadelphia (3-0)...
If you look at their matchups from last season, they were almost all overs:

03.31.12, Werder Bremen - FSV Mainz 0 : 3
10.29.11, FSV Mainz - Werder Bremen 1 : 3
I'm expecting at least three goals in this match...

GL

Drew Wright said:New York Yankees-St. Louis Cardinals-2@1.90 MLB
From what I’ve been reading, the Yankees are playing without about 8 or 9 of their starters. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are sitting dead last. The Yankees actually have a decent track record against them—one win and one draw. The visitors haven't figured out how to pull off a win yet, coming off two straight draws, so I honestly think it's about time they grabbed one, especially since the Yankees are showing up shorthanded with almost their entire starting lineup missing. It’s basically a gift for St. Louis, plus the Yankees have a shaky 0-3-2 record at home.

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Good luck to anyone watching this one.

This looks like a solid play because when you're missing that many players, the favorite isn't even worth betting on (if they were even listed).