English Premier
2009-04-18 - Middlesbrough vs Fulham
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:For Middlesbrough this is a crucial game where their Premiership survival is concern as they are battling against relegation at the moment. Last week, they managed to beat Hull City which was surprisingly their first win of 2009.
Their record at The Riverside is good, as they have been beaten just once in their last nine home matches. In their last six games they have been unbeaten as well.
For the visitors Fulham, they go into this match knowing that their Premiership survival is already secured and have won their last two away games as well. Fulham have never actually won at The Riverside before with their last win coming way back in 1984.
Middlesbrough knows a win here could lift them out of the relegation zone for the first time in three months Gareth Southgate is thinking of whether to start with the same side that beat Hull with Tuncay Sanli starting in midfield in that fixture.
Alternatively Southgate could decide for a more conservate lineup which means the likes of Julio Arca, Josh Walker or Mohamed Shawky could be favoured here. Gary O'Neil is out as he serves the final game of his two match suspension. We will once again see Brad Jones in goal despite the fact that he dislocated a finger against Hull City last week.
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is also considering sticking to the same side that beat Manchester City. Most interesting is the return of goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer after he left the side to join Fulham.
Take Fulham not to lose this match.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Draw Match 1-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for this match to end in a draw.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Fulham and accept the 1/4 ball here.
