
Bet: Man City -1ah
Odd: 2.11 Canbet
Stake: 7/10
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Spartak Moskva - MSK Zilina 3-0 WON
Colchester - Dag & Red 2-2 LOST
Norwich - Leicester 4-3 WON
Statistic:
September
Profit: +1.82 units Yield: +1.65%
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Profit: +27.18 units Yield: +12.11%
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Leicester won’t be relegated, that’s sure, but better results will come when they make a cut. Currently they look like a sinking boat. Hosts believe their Saturday’s defeat was a robbery, now are preparing a strong response.
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Bet: Norwich -0.25
Odd: 2.08 Pinnacle
Stake: 8/10
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After eight rounds, Daggers have collected only 6 points and it seems their adventure in the higher level will hardly last longer than a season. Just one point on the road in previous four games with goal difference 2-8. If there’s any reason for the optimism, it’s last round draw at Charlton. However, I don’t really think they can play two away games on that level twice in four days. They’ll miss two defenders for tonight’s game, Will Antwi and Abu Ogogo.
After tough games, Colchester should feel relaxation to see Daggers on the other half of the pitch. Another 3 points should launch them to the top. Smell of Championship could be the strongest motivation. Home win, 2-0 correct score.
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Bet: Colchester -0.75
Odd: 1.97 Pinnacle
Stake: 8/10
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Russians are contender for the second place in the group. Assuming no one will take too much from Chelsea, with away win at Marseille they already finished a big part of the job. Now, they need to confirm that points, every mistake would erase it. Spartak’s boss has been trying to remark the absence of few midfielders, but seems only Drincic’s is worth of notice.
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Despite recent progress of Slovakian football, I don’t rate Zilina too high. Can’t imagine them in the next round and most they could is to make some effort and win French for the third spot. They also have a big “imperfection” as they play offensive football regardless the opponent’s name. So they did against Chelsea and conceded 4, instead 1 or 2. Now boss Hapal announced the same plan which, in my opinion, can only see them hurt. Spartak have some problems against highly defensive sides, but actually like when someone comes “for a win”.
Home side is strong favorite here and everything except a convincing win would be a first class surprise (for me, at least). However, I’m not ready to take any bigger handicap.
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Bet: Spartak -1
Odd: 1.88 bet365
Stake: 7/10
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Leeds - Sheffield United 1-0 WON
Birmingham - Wigan 0-0 LOSS
Statistic:
September
Profit: -4.98 units Yield: -5.72%
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Profit: +20.38 units Yield: +10.11%
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After just five rounds passed, Wigan already announced their candidacy for moving down to Championship. One very lucky victory (over Spurs on the road, 1-0), one draw (Sunderland at home, 1-1) and three defeats with shocking goal difference 2-13! Wigan have only won one of their last eight Premier games and before Spurs, they had noticed six consecutive defeats on the road. In the previous round, Man City took all 3 points from DW Stadium with Wigan had not a single attempt on a target. They look very bad and I think manager Roberto MartÃnez is close to face the exit door. Only light in the dark is N’Zogbia’s recent shape, but it cannot be enough to push the whole team. Captain defender, Gary Caldwell, is still sidelined as well as midfielder Cleverley.
It’s a big difference in quality, here. Birmingham will play for the fans as it is first game after WBA and this should be their “best shot” (or very near to that). I’m aware the most of their wins are with a goal margin, but here expect something more.
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Bet: Birmingham -0.75
Odd: 2.12 188bet
Stake: 8/10
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Blades sacked his manager, Kevin Blackwell, after home defeat vs. QPR 0-3. Harsh decision, in my opinion, as Rangers seem to be the strongest league club. And United this year won’t be able to repeat the ambitions from previous seasons (play-off). Blackwell’s successor, Gary Speed (ex Leeds player), has been trying to implement his own style of play. Which means battle in whole game, very few goals conceded (three clean sheets in five games), but also very few goals scored (3 goals in those 5). They have lots of problems in creating the chances and they really suffer with the absence of Darius Henderson in the attacking line. Skipper and central-defender, Chris Morgan, is still sidelined. I think their only advantage will be history that says Blades haven’t lost vs. Leeds in the last seven encounters.
Leeds will start aggressively and will be keeping that pace during all 90 minutes. I expect their good performances finally change into good results. Blades carry the same style of play and that’s the way how Leeds like opposition to play. Sheffield also obviously lack in quality this season. Blackwell’s departure was a big mistake, Speed won’t stay too long. Home win with some caution.
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Bet: Leeds -0.25
Odd: 1.82 Pinnacle
Stake: 9/10
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Blackburn - Fulham 1-1 1/2 LOSS
Notts County - Leyton Orient 3-2 WON
Huddersfield - Yeovil 4-2 WON
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Statistic:
September
Profit: -4.36 units Yield: -6.23%
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Profit: +21.00 units Yield: +11.38%
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Yeovil collected decent 7 points so far, but both wins came at home against two sides that surely will struggle, Leyton and Tranmere. Good result was also surviving at Oldham (0-0), but disturbing was their disability to resist against only average sides in League One (Bristol Rovers 1-2, Hartlepool 0-2 at home) and their crash vs.
In my opinion, Hudders have been playing much under their full potential and need one trashing to get on the track. Poor travelers, Yeovil, look like an ideal opposition. 3-0, 4-0 correct score.
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Bet: Huddersfield -1ah
Odd: 2.10 Pinnacle
Stake: 8/10
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Orient started the season in a manner that fully justifies public opinion about them as relegation contenders. Four defeats, draw and one win is probably a trend that will follow them through the season. Beside expected failure against Hudders, shocking were their displays and defeats against neighbors Charlton (1-3, with one player more), Yeovil and in last away game Dag&Red. Boss Slade has a problem in defense line as his key defender, Charlie Daniels, is injured and will face a late fitness test. Club brought a replacement for him on loan from Millwall, experienced Andrew Frampton, but he also got an injury in last round and will be sidelined.
County will be fully motivated here, as they have to win games like Leyton at home if wish to stay in the league. They’re still in “debut season” syndrome and I expect their climbing on the table. Home win.
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Bet: Notts County -0.5
Odd: 1.83 Pinnacle
Stake: 8/10
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Mark Hughes at his new job still hasn’t felt a taste of defeat with one win and 3 draws. However, Fulham are poor travelers through the seasons. In previous one, they made terrible record of just one win (and 7 draws) of 19 games! In comparison with that season, they lost excellent Chris Smalling (Man Utd), another key defender Konchesky (L’pool) and of course boss Hodgson, but biggest loss is
My only concern here is
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Bet: Blackburn -0.25
Odd: 1.77 bet365
Stake: 9/10
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Couldn't decide what was the bigger shock, City or Wednesday. Can't really remember when all my picks were down at the half time. At least, good-old Leeds turned the game. However, total balance is positive, but September started bad. Hope for the better days.
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Man City - Blackburn 1-1 LOSS
Leeds - Swansea 2-1 WON
Sheff Wed - Carlisle 0-1 LOSS
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Statistic:
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Profit: -15.3 units Yield: -69.55%
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Profit: +10.06 units Yield: +7.37%
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Wednesday are main contender for a direct promotion, look like a mean machine recently (didn’t at Brentford though, but really should have got something from that game) and I can’t see them losing too much points this season, especially at home. With all respect,
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Bet: Sheff Wed -0.75
Odd: 2.00 bet365
Stake: 7/10
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Bet: Leeds -0.25
Odd: 2.05 Canbet
Stake: 8/10
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I said once, I’ll be backing City as long as they feel as contenders for a title. They have a great potential and things will be fine as long as there’s good atmosphere. At
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Bet: Man City -1.25
Odd: 2.16 188bet
Stake: 8/10
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Bet: Huddersfield -1ah
Odd: 2.05 bet365
Stake: 8/10
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Yeovil started with a home win vs. Leyton (1-0), but in next five competitive games have noticed a one draw and four defeats. They looked harmless in front, with just two goals scored in those five. Additional problem for boss Skiverton is striker Sam Williams is suspended after a red card in Cup game (home defeat vs.
Yeovil already lost against Bristol Rovers, Hartlepool and
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Bet: Notts County to win
Odd: 1.90 Expekt
Stake: 7/10
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Bet: Slovenia -1ah
Odd: 2.07 Pinnacle
Stake: 7/10
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Statistic:
Profit: +25.36 units
Yield: +22.15%
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