World Cup
2005-09-07 - Northern Ireland vs England
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:England goes into this match labelled as boring and unimaginative after they could only managed a 1-0 win over Wales in their last match and that too off a defender when it went it. That was largely due to Sven Goran Eriksson using a 4-5-1 formation, rather than the 4-4-2 formation.
Nevertheless England have won 34 of the 47 encounters in Northern Ireland, suffering just three defeats overall during their visits there. But most importantly, the Three Lions have only failed to win one out of 11 competitive fixtures (World Cup and European) against Northern Ireland. The question is though can they overcome the high handicap of 1 3/4 balls in this match?
It must be noted here that two of England's competitive trips to Belfast have ended in a 2-0 victory. Also the visitors England have won their last six World Cup qualifiers and have also managed a clean sheet in the last five matches going into this match.
The player to watch in this match is Michael Owen despite not playing a competitive match so far this season but it is hard to argue against his Englnad record that shows 32 goals from 71 caps and he has also scored for Real Madrid when he last played for them. Shaun Wright-Phillips or Joe Cole are likely to make way for the new Newcastle player.
Also watch out for Joe Cole as he has a tendency to score in World Cup Qualifiers and has scored against both Wales and Northern Ireland previously, could get on the scoresheets once again here.
Take England and give the 1 3/4 ball handicap here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
England to win 3-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take England to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Give the 1 3/4 handicap here.
