The Champions League group stage kicks-off on September 18 and teams across Europe are dreaming of lifting the famous trophy in the final in Madrid next May.
Real Madrid are chasing their fourth successive victory in the competition, but there are a host of clubs who hold a genuine chance of winning Europe’s top football prize. Continue reading “Champions League 2018/19: Ronaldo to be the difference maker for Juventus”
Opening games at any major tournament can often be subdued affairs but that certainly wasn’t the case at this summer’s World Cup. Host nation Russia were under pressure, having failed to win a competitive match since 2015, but they brushed aside a weak Saudi Arabian unit with an impressive 5-0 scoreline.
The game was particularly notable for a double strike by Russian midfielder Denis Cheryshev who produced an early contender for goal of the tournament in second-half injury time. The former Real Madrid winger also made a significant move in what can often be the most lucrative outright market of them all. Continue reading “Cheryshev Double Highlights Golden Boot Conundrum”
With the World Cup in Russia fast approaching, bookmakers are starting to give their odds regarding the chances the countries involved have of taking home the coveted trophy. It is interesting to peruse the line to see who is fancied and who might be given the tag of “longshot”. We take a look at three categories that could best describe one nation’s chances of winning in Russia. Continue reading “Favourite, Realistic, Wildcard: Our World Cup Picks”
World Cup 2018 in Russia hosts both Sweden and Denmark in the same World Cup which hasn’t happened since 2002. Norway might not have made it to Russia, but the country still has some representation upcoming summer through the Norwegian coach Åge Hareide that currently manage the Danish national team. Continue reading “Both Sweden and Denmark in World Cup 2018”
The bookies anticipating a busy summer thanks to a month-long World Cup with numerous betting possibilities
The draw for the 2018 World Cup has now been made and bookmakers all over the world are now preparing for a tournament featuring thirty-two of the strongest football nations on the planet. Continue reading “Bookmakers get ready for a bumper 2018 World Cup”
I get the same feeling every year around the end of May. There is just something missing in my weekends. There is a lack of excitement and a lack of interest. I’m used to getting a buzz watching the football and then come May, it all just stops.
Once the FA Cup final has been played, there is literally nothing left for a few months. I miss the action. I miss cheering on my team. I even miss the disappointment when we lose and I really miss the anger when we are rubbish and don’t even get in the game.
But it’s not even any of these that I miss the most. It’s the other teams which I really miss. I don’t really watch their games, but every result matters and it all comes down to two little pounds. Continue reading “Filling The Football Void”
While the Premier League stands out for its competitiveness, the La Liga takes pride in its sleek style of game-play. The clubs involved in La Liga love playing football and it’s a rarity to see two teams involved in a physical battle. Continue reading “Spanish La Liga Betting”
A quick preview of World Cup Qualifying Group D’s first two matchdays, with a look at historical precedents for gamblers to consider when placing bets.
Written by Tamhas Woods. Continue reading “Road to Russia: Group D – Autumn Betting Preview”
After a brutal season in English Premier League Aston Villa is making some changes. Currently the week 36 premier league predictions have them on the sharp side of a record breaking streak. It has been widely reported that Aston Villa are on the verge of appointing a new manager and the rumors are that it is going to be Nigel Pearson. It is believed that he is the hot favourite ahead of David Moyes who is also in the running for the head coach role in the West Midlands. Continue reading “Aston Villa is closing in on appointing Nigel Pearson as their new manager”
After a torrid start to their Serie A title defence, the 2015/16 is finally looking up for Juventus.
The reigning Scudetto champions won just one of their first six domestic fixtures back in August, and head coach Massimiliano Allegri was coming under fire from supporters as well as scrutiny from the club’s board of directors. Continue reading “Football betting: Keeping Pogba could be the difference for Juve”
In what has been a turbulent year for Premier League fans, with several of the ‘sure-fire’ teams losing to newcomers like Bournemouth, Watford and Leicester and Chelsea-legend Mourinho getting the boot, it seems that several Bettors and Spread Betting customers are enjoying this more unpredictable start to the season. Comical odds of what a lucky punter would have achieved had they placed a bet on Leicester to win at the start of the season or Jamie Vardy to get the Golden Boot have been doing the rounds on Social media, but several Betting enthusiasts have actually realised these potentials. Continue reading “Take Advantage of Spread Betting”
Upsets are part of the sporting fabric, they are what make competition – even at the very highest level – so enthralling.
In football circles, there are, however, a few sides who do the business more often than not, with there being few chinks to be found in their seemingly impenetrable armour.
Continue reading “Football betting: Picking holes in Bayern Munich”
Online football betting is an exciting way to enjoy both football as a spectator sport and the online betting arena. Play it with a little strategy behind you, and you have every chance of making some serious money.