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Armenia v Ireland - 4pm SS1 and England v Bulgaria - 8pm ITV1
Money-Back Special: If Robbie Keane or Steven Gerrard score last in their respective games, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st /last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on that match. If Robbie Keane or Steven Gerrard play no part in their respective games, the special will revert to 'last goal scored outside of the box' for that match. Max Refund E/£100 per customer.
Win-Draw-Win*
Armenia 4/1
Draw 5/2
Ireland 4/6
Tired Of Excuses - US Open Betting
With Andy Murray having the typically Scottish complexion that requires sun-screen for sitting close to a 40 watt blub, questions have been raised about his level of fitness heading into the US Open. Many commented about how tired he looked in losing to Mardy Fish at the recent Cincinnati Masters, but Murray responded with the kind of energetic answer that allayed all fears. "I feel fine," he yawned. Could Andy win in the city that never sleeps?
Outright Betting*
R Federer 13/8
A Murray 3/1
R Nadal 10/3
Football Betting Odds and Tips - The Long Shots
Review
A 5.5 point profit on our La Liga patent last week - if only Deportivo had managed to nick a home goal… Our long shot of West Brom winning at Liverpool never quite looked like coming off, whereas after losing two weeks in a row on a Newcastle result, I’ll probably steer clear of them for a while. Let’s see what this week brings.
Top Tip - 3pts Lithuania to beat Scotland at 13/8
Scotland begin their attempt to reach a major international tournament for the first time in 1998 this Friday, although Craig Levein’s side face a tricky opening fixture in Lithuania. Whilst they will find qualification tough, they could really do with getting off to a flying start in Kaunas. Levein has the luxury of the strongest Scotland squad in some time, with Blackpool’s in-form Charlie Adam likely to feature alongside the Wolves pair of Steven Fletcher and Christophe Berra. Graham Dorrans and Darren Fletcher provide a good combination in midfield, whilst Levein is blessed with a range of attacking options including Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd, James McFadden and Garry O’Connor.
Whilst Lithuania don’t boast many household names, they do have an experienced, talented squad. They beat both Bulgaria and Austria in World Cup qualifying, so Raimondas Žutautas’ team are not to be underestimated. Record goalscorer Tomas Danilevicius plies his trade for Livorno, whilst experienced defender Marius Stankevicius plays for Sampdoria in Serie A.
It is the sort of match Scotland need to win if they are going to qualify for their first European Championships in 16 years, I think the home side could prevail in this one. Lithuania beat Scotland in the corresponding fixture during Euro 2004 qualifying, and at 13/8 they are good value to do so again.
Lithuania v Scotland Betting
Euro 2012 patent - 0.5 pts Croatia (8/13), Norway (5/6), Slovenia (4/6)
The first round of Euro 2012 qualifying matches has actually thrown up a large number of potentially one-sided encounters. World Cup finalists Spain and Netherlands face Liechtenstein and San Marino respectively, whilst Russia play Andorra and Portugal play Cyprus. Finding value is therefore a little tricky….
Croatia have been regular participants at international tournaments of late and can get their campaign off to a winning start in Latvia. Whilst the Latvians can be competitive on their day, I fancy Croatia to qualify for Euro 2012 from a group where their main rivals are Greece, Israel and Georgia.
Norway are, based on the size of their country and number of professional players, the most successful international football team in the world. Whilst they haven’t reached a major international finals in a decade, they should be too good for Iceland in Reykjavik. Goals may be a problem for the Norwegians (33 year old Steffan Iversen is still getting an international game) but at 5/6 they can get their Group H campaign up and running with a win.
I tipped Slovenia to be a surprise World Cup quarter finalist this summer, and only a late USA goal prevented the nation reaching the knockout stages. For a tiny country, reaching two World Cups and a European Championship is a major achievement, and they can continue their good form with a win over Northern Ireland on Friday.
Whilst Northern Ireland have been improving over recent years, they lost this fixture 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifying, and I can’t see Nigel Worthington’s side improving on that result.
Slovenia v N Ireland Betting
Football Long Shot - 1pt Theo Walcott to score the first goal and England to beat Bulgaria 2-0 at 25/1
Harshly discarded from England’s 23 man squad for the 2010 World Cup, Theo Walcott was a man with a point to prove. And, over the first few weeks of the new Premier League season, prove it he has. Walcott has been in scintillating form for Arsenal and has forced his way back into Fabio Capello’s England side.
And now, with the Three Lions’ Euro 2010 campaign getting under way, Walcott looks to be a vital part of the side.
England should beat a Bulgaria side missing their inspirational striker Dimitar Berbatov, and anything other than a win will heap huge pressure on coach Fabio Capello. With talismanic striker Wayne Rooney still short of fitness and form, it may be the in-form Walcott that can spark England to life at Wembley. Back the youngster to net his fifth goal in three matches and for England to run out comfortable 2-0 winners.
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Kilkenny v Tipperary - All Ireland Hurling Final - Sun. 3.30pm - RTE2
Money-Back Special: If Tipperary win this match, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st, last, anytime goalscorer and 1st team goalscorer bets on the match. Applies to 70 mins play only. Max Refund E/£100 per customer.
Match Betting*
Kilkenny 2/5
Draw 12/1
Tipperary 9/4
What A Shah-ame! Cricket Betting
After 14 years of loyal service and varying levels of mediocrity for Middlesex, batsman Owais Shah, 31, has been told that he's surplus to requirements at the county. More accurately, it was a bit like a schoolgirl dumping her boyfriend in 1st class. They got a friend to tell him. "Owais was very surprised and hurt that he was not the first one to know the club were going to release him," his agent John Bennett declared. Will Middlesex survive without him and beat Essex? Thurs 4pm SS1
Match Betting*
Essex 1/2
Middlesex 8/5
A Venus Flytrap! Tennis Coupon
Twelve months after giving a line judge a piece of her mind, there's no chance of a repeat performance from Serena Williams at the US Open. She's out injured. Venus will be left to carry the family torch at Flushing Meadows which presumably means the responsibility falls on her shoulders to abuse officials, act like a diva and win the tournament. She already wears bad outfits. She's carrying an injury and hasn't won in New York since 2001. Don't get in on the remaining sister act!
Match Betting*
S Peer 1/9
P Parmentier 5/1
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