English Football Betting: 26 Dec 2015 - 30 Dec

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[slick]

Cheers ODM, I was just going to shove those up.

 

[Punter]

I'm looking at Super Heinz bet for Boxing day.

I've got to be taking Stoke @ more than 2/1 at home. Obviously a risky one but the way they beat City there a couple of weeks ago and Utd's current form, i'm throwing them in for another Manchester scalp.

Brighton lost their first game in 19(?) last week and we've seen the pattern before, unbeaten for ages then lose a couple on the bounce. A tough away game at Brentford, who look a little value @ 6/4

Burnley are a whopping 7/2 away at Hull, while Gillingham and Luton are back in form and nicely enough priced for me to put on my bet slip.

A short priced Eastleigh (11/10) away at Bromely is also on my betslip.

I'm also adding Cue Card (7/2) to the bet to win the King George, to complete the 7 selections.

 

[slick]

Stoke City host an out of form Manchester United in the early kick-off on Boxing Day. The Potters have been inconsistent in front of their home fans in recent weeks, with impressive victories against Chelsea and Man City offset by defeats to Crystal Palace and Watford. United haven’t won in their last 6 games in all competitions though and have lost 3 consecutive matches now, so the home side look a good bet at 9/4 (3.25).

Newcastle United v Everton is a game that promises goals, with both sides struggling at the back. Everton have kept just one clean sheet in their last 11 league games, and have drawn virtually half of their Premier League fixtures so far this season. Backing the Draw and Both Teams To Score could pay dividends at 10/3 (4.33).


The final game of the day sees Arsenal travel to St Mary’s for a fixture the Gunners have found tricky in recent seasons. Southampton beat them here last season and drew the previous two, meaning that they haven’t lost at home to Arsenal since winning promotion to the Premier League in 2012. Saints are out of form though, recording a draw and 5 defeats in their last 6 matches in all competitions. With this in mind Arsenal could well win this one, and are priced at 21/20 (2.05).

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[slick]

I'm looking at Super Heinz bet for Boxing day.

I've got to be taking Stoke @ more than 2/1 at home. Obviously a risky one but the way they beat City there a couple of weeks ago and Utd's current form, i'm throwing them in for another Manchester scalp.

Brighton lost their first game in 19(?) last week and we've seen the pattern before, unbeaten for ages then lose a couple on the bounce. A tough away game at Brentford, who look a little value @ 6/4

Burnley are a whopping 7/2 away at Hull, while Gillingham and Luton are back in form and nicely enough priced for me to put on my bet slip.

A short priced Eastleigh (11/10) away at Bromely is also on my betslip.

I'm also adding Cue Card (7/2) to the bet to win the King George, to complete the 7 selections.

Good luck Punt, I'd go along with most of that but I think Burnley will have their work cut out away to Hull, not impossible though becaue Burnley are one of the form teams and a great price like you mention.

 

[slick]

Can't believe Leicesters price either, they have been at the top far too long to see it as a fluke and with Liverpool struggling at home or to get any result lately how can the League leaders be nearly 3/1, that's worth a sneaky punt in anybodys book.

 

[slick]

I'll have some of Arsenal too @ over evens, Saints aren't a patch on the team they were last yr whilst the Gunners look the part at the moment and with most of their Injury casualties coming back into the fold for selection it's quite hard to ignore them @ that price.

 

[ThunderCelt]

I can't see much in the lower leagues so I'm concentrating on the Premiership on Boxing Day. Can't add much to what has already been said - Stoke look big (or rather United too short) so I'm on them, and also Leicester, Watford, and Sunderland, all double chance as the home sides are all capable of a stutter and they look too short. I do, though, need two of the four to come in to show a profit.

In the National, I'm already well committed on Eastleigh antepost but Sky have them 14/1 to win the league and are also offering decent each way terms which look over generous

 

[ONEDUNME]

Can't believe Leicesters price either, they have been at the top far too long to see it as a fluke and with Liverpool struggling at home or to get any result lately how can the League leaders be nearly 3/1, that's worth a sneaky punt in anybodys book.

Spot on - or rather, looking at it from the other end of the telescope, how the fuck can Liverpool be odds on. They're shit. My problem is that they are one of the three teams that are guaranteed to lose if I back them and win if I lay them so I'm forced to leave what will turn out to be the best lay of the year alone.

Looking at the fixtures the trend of the underdog looks like it might well continue so Stoke draw no bet looks a decent go at 5/4 or, even better 10/11 on the Asian Handicap +0.25.

Chelsea are a lay at around 1/2 and Newcastle and Southampton are well capable of holding Everton and Arsenal as well.

It's a minefield of coupon busters to me.

My head is telling me that the Villa West Ham game will be a draw but draw no bet evens West Ham is enough to tempt me. West Ham and Villa have scored a total of 8 goals between them in the last seven league games so the unders is the obvious bet, which is why I'm going over over 2 goals at 13/10. Plus over 1 goal in the first half at 9/4.

Consider the above as a tip - it's my Christmas present to you; you're welcome.

 

[ONEDUNME]

I suppose I should mention that I've chucked both Everton and Arsenal in my footy comp' predictions. I've done with logic - I'm using a pin.

 

[Kegman]

Arsenal are the only real team in the EPL this weekend that I'm thinking about punting. Southampton in last 7 games in all comps have lost 5, drew with Villa and beat Sunderland which is shocking form. Arse are going good guns but the last time i backed them they lost to WBA so if they don't win then you know i backed them.

 

[Punter]

Christian Benteke has been talking the talk this week. Lets see if he can back it up.

Small bets in a Laddies shop before going out on the lash.

Anytime @ 5/4, 1st @ 4/1, Last @ 4/1, a brace @ 13/2, Hat-trick @ 28/1

 

[slick]

Christian Benteke has been talking the talk this week. Lets see if he can back it up.

Small bets in a Laddies shop before going out on the lash.

Anytime @ 5/4, 1st @ 4/1, Last @ 4/1, a brace @ 13/2, Hat-trick @ 28/1

Nice one Punt.

 

[Punter]

A couple of small punts in the lower leagues, at big prices for me tomorrow.

I'm not on yet but i'm looking at 5/1 and 17/2 chances. I'll wait and see if they go ahead first.


York City will come out fighting at Mansfield Town. With the City practically under water, they could do with a lift and i'm sure they'll be giving 100%.
They ended a run of 16 games without a win last game with a 2-1 win over Morecambe, a win that see them move out of the relegation zone and while Mansfield are having a decent enough season, i just think they are in a bit of a false position.
I also like the fact that after Saturdays postponed game against Northampton, they donated all food that couldn't be re-used to a local charity. I know that has little to do with football but i believe you can make a little bit of luck through good deeds and i wouldn't be surprised with all things considered that the ref may be inclined to sway things their way in the 50/50 cases.

I've not made my mind up yet but York are 5/1 outright (Bet365), 3/1 DNB (Skybet), 13/10 Double Chance (Bet365) and 13/10 +1 handicap (Bet365).


In the league below, i'm considering the team at the bottom, Kiddie Harriers. They are away at 2nd placed Forest Green Rovers.
A stupid shout i'm sure but they put up a good fight in the derby against top of the table Cheltenham on Saturday, while FGR got stuffed 4-1 at 2nd bottom Torquay.
Something maybe amiss with FGR right now, they started the season off with 9 straight wins but now sit 7 points behind the leaders, albeit with a game in hand.

Harriers are 15/2 outright (various), 7/1 DNB (Bet365), 12/5 Double Chance (Bet365) and 12/5 +1 handicap (Bet365).

 

[ThunderCelt]

I agree with Punter; before Boxing Day I had assumed a treble of Cheltenham/Forest Green/Easteigh would be a 'banker' but none of the three covered themselves in glory Boxing Day. I'm not brave enough to oppose any of them, though. The only one I'm going for is Eastleigh, who should have enough to get past Aldershot, who were abject again in losing our local derby against Woking . Not a sure bet as we can at least defend a bit, and as Eastleigh prefer to keep possession than go all out we're capable of holding out witrh some luck, but I think there's mileage in the short 4/6. Given we can't score (failed in four of our last ten) and Eastleigh keep it solid Eastleigh to win to nil at about 2/1 looks tempting, but I'll stick with the straight win.