Israel - Romania

Pick: Romania Bet365
Odd: 2.62 Stake: 3/10

Date: 06/02/2008 20:45

Interesting match between Israel and Romania.
Israel has made huge progress in the last past years, and managed to gather 23 points in the qualifying group for Euro 2008, same as England who occupied the 3rd position in the end, and remain at home together with Israel.
Romania on the other hand seems more powerful than ever, and Victor Piturca's hunger for fame makes his players confident. After the "Golden Generation" who reached its limits in USA in 1994, it is time for the present generation to show what metal is made of - and this might be a last chance for players like Chivu, Lobont, Mutu or Contra. Now or never.
Israel will be a tough opponent, but under no circumstances I see Romania losing at Tel-Aviv.

Lanus - Olmedo

Date 02/06 00:00
Pick: Handicap (0:1) 1
Stake: 3/10 Odds: 1.80
Bookmaker: Bet365

Lanus lost 1-0 in the first leg.(a game played at high altitude).

I won't wait for asian lines for this game.I'm happy with this 1.8.
I remember teams from Ecuador loosing big when playing away in Argentina or Brasil.

Afterall Lanus is argentinian champions a win by two goals is a must in order to qualify and i don't think this is much to ask at all.

High stakes for me as i see Lanus scoring at least 3 times.

Lanus - Olmedo 3-0 +2.4

Egypt - Angola

Today, 19:00

Pick: Egypt Stake: 8/10 Odds: 1.90 Bookmaker: Bet365 Tonight in 3rd 1/4final of African Cup of Nations is a game between Egypt and Angola. Egypt played very good in group stage.: 30.01.2008. Zambija 1:1 Kup Afrike 26.01.2008. Sudan 3:0 Kup Afrike 22.01.2008. Kamerun 4:2 Kup Afrike Their most impressive game of the tournament was against Cameroon on the opening group game.They won 4:2. A great match was for Mohamed Zidan and Hossam Hassan. Egypt won the group C with 7 points. Angola played in group D, and they finished at 2nd place of the table, behind Tunisia. Their most impressive player was, Manucho, player from Manchester United, who will spend a half season in Panathinaikos. Angola played 2 draws and have one win against Senegal: 31.01.2008. Tunis 0:0 Kup Afrike 27.01.2008. Senegal 3:1 Kup Afrike 23.01.2008. South Africa 1:1 Kup Afrike Egypt is Champion from last edition of African Cup of Nations. They will play against Ivory Coast in semifinals if win tonight. They are better team, and I`m sure did they will win tonight! Egipt - Angola 2-1 +7.2

Tunisia - Cameroon

Pick: <2.5 Bet365
Odd: 1.65 Stake: 6/10

Today, 22:30

They showed big problems in first match against Egypt and most of them because they lost the ball very easy in midfield , defenders were left alone and got easily surprised by Egypt counters.
Then two big wins against two very poor teams with joke defences......but still unconclusive and uninteresting results when thinking about the match against Tunisia.
From what i saw 'till now this Cameroon side can concead a goal even from Luxembourg U21 team.
On the other hand Tunisia showed lots of mistakes in defence, especialy central defender Jaidi seams out of form.
Si , IMO this will be a close encounter with defensive mistakes and in consequence goals scored.
GL!

Tunisia - Cameroon 2-3 -6u

Inter - Empoli

Pick: Handicap (0:1) 1
UNIBET
Odd: 1.74 Stake: 4/10
Date :February 15th, 2008

I usually don´t bet much on international matches but this match seems to be a clear thing. Inter is on first place at the moment and they have got five points more than Roma. Last weekend they only played draw and their advance sank. Roma and Juve are playing against two teams from the end of the table and they also expect three points this weekend. During the weekend Inter played very good against Juve in the Cup and won with 2-3.
Inter won nine of thier ten home matches and i can´t imagine the won´t win this match. They have a goal-average from 2.6 goals per home match and i see them scoring some goals tomorrow,too. A win is duty and i am sure they will pull this duty. I go into this match with full stake and cover it with HC 0:1 X.
Inter - Empoli 1-0 -4u

Blackburn - Everton

Today, 17:00
Soccer - Eng. Premier
Pick: Over 2.25
Stake: 3/10 Odds: 2.10
Bookmaker: Bet365

Poor EPL round in terms of value, got my eyes on a pick for tomorrow, as for today the only offer I really like is the OVER between Blackburn and Everton. You know that I'm not an under/over stickler, and only rarely get involved in this market, but this time I really think there's some nice value to be had there.
The stats say everything and make the odds either. If you take a glance to Blackburn's home matches, and Everton's away matches you'll notice that the two sides have mostly been undersish, while in fact, I don't quite see Blackburn for instance scoring a goal and then defending the result with 11 men in their own box. On the contrary, I see them very free when they attack, attacking-minded attitude if I can say so.
All in all, the idea is that I do see Blackburn scoring, Santa Cruz is in top form and their middle works perfectly well, and I do see Everton scoring either, even if they miss Yakubu, they can still create chances I suppose, and take their last home match for example when they've missed some really nice chances, but Johnson just couldn't find the net, hopefully he gets it done today.

Blackburn - Everton 0-0 -3u

Portsmouth - Chelsea

Today, 16:00
Soccer - Eng. Championship
Pick: Under 2.5
Stake: 3/10 Odds: 1.70 (Unibet)

I cant see there 3 goals.
Probably 0:0 0:1 1:1 0:2
I have to bet it, because it is great example of under match.
Chelsea strong defence + Drogba out + Portsmouth attack on low level + H2H matches 0:2.


Portsmouth - Chelsea 1-1 +2.1u

Ivory Coast - Guinea

Pick: Ivory Coast (-1)

Odd: 1.70 Stake: 4/10 Bet365
February 03rd, 2008

Quarter final game between Cote d'Ivoire (who impressed so far) and Guinea (team that knocked out Marocco).
I decided to bet on this game early as i don't think the (-1) line will resist much longer.I have no doub't in my mind that Cote d'Ivoire will winn this match ,but i don't wanna put big stakes on a quarter final match when a "simple" win will put you through.
Guinea will be again without Feindouno witch is a very big blow for them ,he's doing all the play in midfield and without him strickers Mansare and Bangoura won't have many balls up front.
Cote d'Ivoire with Drogba, Kone,Dindane - in attack, Eboue, Toure, Boka - in defence, Yaya Toure, Zokora in midfield shouldn't have troubles scoring here.
They are focused and determinet to win this ACN and probably only Ghana (with refs) could stop them.
Anyway Cote d' Ivoire (-1) is a bet i really like for this match and i'll put high stakes.
GL!
Ivory Coast - Guinea +2.8

Tunisia - Angola

Pick: Under 2.5

Odd: 1.50 Stake: 4/10 Interwetten

Tunisia faced today Angola in game from group D for African Nations Cup.Situation is a little tricky bacause both teams are need only of 1 point to be sure for next stage.Odds ofcourse are dropped fast and now high odds are around 1.90.
Ofcourse nothing is so sure and can we see different result of Draw,but in this situation is a must try bet.
Tunisia crushed South Africa with fast 3 goals till 34 min. 3:1 - Francileudo Santos scored twice,while Chouki Ben Saada scored one goal.This comming after tought draw in first game with Senegal 2:2.
Angola impress with good performing and last game they downed Senegal with 3:1,so now they will try to keep respectable display with qualify for next round and this is priority of win in this game and they will be very happy on Draw result on the end.
With drwa ill try Under also because in this cautious battle cant see more of 2 goals i think...

Tunisia - Angola 0-0 +2u