Bet on this Weekend’s Sport
20th March, 2008
Bet on this Weekend’s Sport
Saturday’s Premiership Football
Tottenham v Portsmouth – Live on Sky Sports 1, k/o 12:45pm
After the tremendous 4-4 draw against Chelsea in mid week, Tottenham will be looking to take all three points against Portsmouth. In recent weeks, Tottenham have stuttered somewhat, having lost to Birmingham and Man City, but then demolishing West Ham and matching Chelsea, so it’s difficult to predict which Tottenham will turn up on Saturday. Portsmouth have been in good form of late, having won three of the last four games, which included games against Man Utd and Aston Villa. Pompey have lost three of the last nine away games (Sunderland, Everton and United), and their impressive away form this season has seen them win eight league games from 15, scoring 22 goals. With Jermaine Defoe returning to his old club, don’t bet against him getting on the scoresheet. With Tottenham at home, bookies have priced them as favourites for this match, with VC Bet offering 9/10 on a home win, while Portsmouth have been priced at 2/1 (Better) to get something at White Hart Lane. BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Tottenham v Portsmouth if Darren Bent scores at anytime in this match.
Everton v West Ham – Live on Setanta Sports 1, k/o 5:15pm
After last weekend’s surprise defeat to Fulham, Everton’s grasp on fourth place has slipped somewhat and they will be desperate to get back to winning ways against West Ham. Liverpool’s run of five straight wins has left the Toffees trailing, but given the Reds’ next three games are against Man Utd, Everton themselves and Arsenal, the table could look very different in a couple of weeks. The Hammers’ victory over Blackburn last weekend would have gone a long way to repairing the damage of three consecutive 4-0 defeats. And while a European place is surely out of their grasp, Alan Curbishley’s team will be determined to finish a largely disappointing season on a high. Bookmakers have placed Everton as favourites, pricing them at 8/11 (Centrebet) to get the win, while VC Bet have priced West Ham at 23/5 to reinstall some pride at Goodison Park.
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Everton v West Ham if Andy Johnson scores at anytime in this match.
Sunday’s Premiership Football
Man Utd v Liverpool – Live on Sky Sports 1, k/o 1:30pm
The first big match this Super Sunday sees fierce rivals Man Utd take on Liverpool at Old Trafford. United are strong at home and have lost just one of their 15 fixtures at Old Trafford in the top-flight this term, conceding just five times in the process. United boast plenty of strength in depth and the likes of Anderson and Hargreaves protect the back four just as effectively as Alonso and Mascherano do for Liverpool, while United’s attacking options are unrivalled in the Premiership. The Red Devils have triumphed in their last four meetings against Liverpool. However, in recent seasons the Merseyside outfit has a better record at the Theatre of Dreams than most, having prevailed in three of their last eight league visits. Encounters between these sides are invariably tight – only one of their last seven matches has produced more than a solitary goal – and one goal may well again prove enough either way. Rafa Benitez’s charges have won their seven fixtures in all competitions subsequent to the shock defeat to Barnsley and the club’s most potent attacking weapons, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, have been in cracking form. Indeed, the dynamic duo are responsible for eight of Liverpool’s last 10 goals overall and there should be more to come. Either an uncharacteristic mistake a moment of brilliance on the part of either of these giants of the game could prove the difference. Man Utd have been priced as favourites at 5/6 (Better), meanwhile Liverpool have been priced at 11/4 by Centrebet to dent United’s title challenge.
Man Utd v Liverpool Odds:
- Man Utd to Win 5/6 Better
- Draw 21/10 Centrebet
- Liverpool to Win 33/10 VC Bet
BGbet are offering to refund all losing correct score bets on Man Utd v Liverpool match if the game finishes 0-0.
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Man Utd v Liverpool if Michael Carrick scores at anytime in this match.
Chelsea v Arsenal – Live on Sky Sports 1, k/o 4:00pm
The second big game of Super Sunday sees Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge aiming to do what no other team has managed in the last four years - win. The Gunners were the last team to inflict a home defeat on The Blues, and must match that feat to keep the pressure on United at the top. However, Chelsea will go all out for the win that would blow the title race wide open. Chelsea have been in better form in the past few weeks, having won two of the last four games. Arsenal on the other hand have drawn their last four Premiership games on the trot, seeing their three point advantage turn into a three point deficit behind Man Utd. This match will be a tight and anxious affair that could go either way, Arsenal have good record of surprising when the odds are against them. Chelsea’s home form has been tremendous in recent years, having remained unbeaten in four years, a statistic that they will be resolute in defending against the Gunners. With both teams title challenge on the line in this match, neither team can afford to sit back and be content with a draw. With Chelsea’s home advantage, the Blues have been priced as favourites at 5/4 (VC Bet), meanwhile Arsenal have been priced at 11/5 by Better to keep the pressure on United.
Chelsea v Arsenal Odds:
- Chelsea to Win 11/10 Better
- Draw 11/5 Centrebet
- Arsenal to Win 5/2 VC Bet
BGbet are offering to refund all losing correct score bets on Chelsea v Arsenal match if the game finishes 0-0.
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on Chelsea v Arsenal if Frank Lampard scores at anytime in this match.
BGbet have a fantastic offering on the Premiership football this weekend. Place a Correct Score bet on any of the weekend Premiership matches and if it gets beat by an Injury time goal we will refund your losing correct score stakes on that game.
Don't forget to check out our sports betting tips for this weekend's Premier League action plus some golf tips.
Weekend Racing
This Saturday big race sees two fantastic races, the Lincoln at 4:00pm Doncaster and the Handicap Chase at 4:45pm Haydock. BGbet have some fantastic promotions for the weekend’s racing:
BGbet will be paying ¼ odds 1-2-3-4-5 on The Lincoln at 4:00pm Doncaster.
If your horse falls during the Handicap Chase at 4:45pm Haydock, BGbet will refund your stakes in the form of free bets.
Have a read of our horse racing tips before having a punt this weekend.
By Chris M
