Chelsea – Wolverhampton

Nothing much to say about Chelsea. They look like a mean machine, especially at home. All four wins with 14 goals scored and not a single conceded (691 minutes in total). They also have won 14 and lost one of their last 15 Premier League matches at Stamford, 8 wins in a row. Chelsea have big squad for rotation and European trips (played CL game at Moscow) don’t make any worries for Ancelotti. After a virus Drogba should be fit, while Lampard is still out.

Wolves look like they suffer from the second season syndrome. They’ve noticed just one win, at the opening day (at home, against Stoke 2-1). Three consecutive defeats on the road, Fulham, Spurs and Wigan. Mick McCarthy has a habit, sometimes to rest his best players against top sides. Now, he’ll be forced to give a chance to some youngsters and fringe players. Midfielder Guedioura is out with a broken leg, another midfielder Stephen Hunt and defender Jody Craddock are also injured. Mancienne is ineligible to face his parent club and skipper Henry is suspended. Five players. For this game, 19 years old David Davise has been recalled from his loan at Walsall!

Ancelotti doesn’t calculate during the game and his players look like they’re really enjoying in the game and scoring goals. Also Chelsea haven’t had much problems with defensive sides (usually at home lose the points against top league teams), as they won nine competitive games this season and in all of those had a lead at the half time. Wolves, with all missing players, don’t look like a team that can stop them.

Bet: Chelsea -2
Odd: 1.69 10Bet
Stake: 8/10

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Chelsea-Inter

Well,I've been thinking a lot about this one.Main question for me is who has a bigger problem.

a)Turnbull-Chelsea
In my opinion,he's actually better option than Hilario,but this is not FA Cup and I'm not sure how he'll cope with the pressure.I have no doubt,Mourinho mentioned him in at least one interview just to make him additionally nervous.And his debut in CL (Apoel, 2-2 at home) wasn't so bright. Public say they're cursed.First Terry slipped in Moscow,then were robbed by that bold punk,this time maybe one Turnbull's mistake and 0-1 at the start.And I'm really scary when try to imagine Turnbull with Sneijder,Eto'o or Milito in one picture.

b)Defence line-Inter
It's not the same game.Pulling the shirt is a yellow card,everywhere except in Italy.Kicking in the someone's legs in 16 metres is penalty.Karate kick in the stomach is a red card.Referee is German and I'm not sure how much Maicon,Lucio,Samuel and Zanetti can follow this rules when face Drogba or Anelka for example.With Ballack even more harder.

I have no doubt for which side I'll cheer up,for Chelsea.Their advantage is team quality.They play as a squad,not like a bunch of spoiled stars.On the other side...You can love him or hate him,but he's simply genius.Jose Mourinho will be biggest strength for Inter.1.60 for a home win?Why then you don't bet on -1 ah at 2.05-2.15?What's the possibility for end with one goal margin for Chelsea?

Eventually,I've concluded there's no reason to be nervous about a game like this.Pint of a beer and enjoying in tv coverage.Also,I'm sure this game can not end peacefully.No chance.My bet will be on a red card.

Cheers,

Dule

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Chelsea - Barcelona

Just two more games in Champions League, this season. From the beginning Man.Utd. and Barca are the biggest favorites, already seen in Rome. United submited their superiority, easily wining on Emirates, tonight audience expect same from Barca. I'll try to explain why I think it won't happen. So...

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Chelsea didn't have a good rating to conquer CL in Scolari era, but when Hiddink took a charge, everything changed, players are full of self-confidence, play tactically perfect, even returning in race for title in Premier. Chelsea made a very good result at Camp Nou. They played tough, ruining Barca's style of play with a lots of tackles and fouls, waiting for their chance. Home side was furious on referee who allowed Chelsea to play like that and they're surely not happy with decision to Norwegian referee Tom Henning Øvrebø will be in charge tonight. I think Chelsea will play the same, will not attack too much and risk to concede from counter-attack. Stamford Bridge is a little smaller pitch, another advantage for home side. In the previous meeting, Mourinho got an idea, even to make a pitch wet, to make harder for Barca. :) Chelsea will wait for some free, or corner kicks when their players are physically superior. Some injury problems. Carvalho is out (plus, I think), but the problem can be potentially missing of Alex. Ashley Cole is back and will go on left side, while Bosingva take the right. Maybe Ivanovic will go at his nature position of centre back. Chelsea haven't lost their last 17 European games on Stamford.

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Barca came in London in a good mood, after they trashed Real on Bernabeu. But, it happens when You leave enough space to Barca's magicians. They accept the ball on 30 metres from opposite goal, then look around, make a dribble, pass, or some combination and that's the way how Barca likes to play. But the problem is English clubs who don't allow that. Guardiola talk about decadent football (???!!!). No, let them to make a fools from You. In the last four European seasons, Barca once won the competition, other three times was eliminated from English clubs.  They talk how they didn't have enough luck. What about Drogba's missing? Guardiola has two big problems. Puyol and Marques are out (long time injured Millito, too), Henry is in doubt. So Pique and young Caceres will try to stop Chelsea's attackers. Hm... 

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My reasons for Chelsea, in this order. 1.English style of play against Spanish, 2. Hiddink against Guardiola (Btw. I still can't figure it out why he changed Eto'o in the first game, instead injured Henry.), 3. Barca's defence, 4. Unreal odds for a home win. Enough for a bet. Pinnacle offers 2.87, Expekt 2.80. Home win!