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Made a big mistake by doing the single when the treble I chose came in, let the chasing pack get close but what to do this week?????

Tipsters Challenge Football Competition
Welcome to the brand new Punters Lounge Football Tipsters Challenge 
The competition will kick off on August 11th and our season will be split into four separate sessions.
This allows us to keep things fresh and also for new players to join at various times of the season.
 
2019/20 Format as follows:
4 ten-week mini-seasons
TC1 – Aug 10th – Oct 12th TC2 – Oct 19th – Dec 21st TC3 – Dec 28th– Feb 29th TC4 – Mar 7th – May 9th  
Entrants split into 8/9 divisions, which will include a maximum of 15 players in each. Players will be distributed into divisions in order of their final total from the previous mini-season. (Top 15 players in Division 1, next highest scorers in Div. 2 etc.…..) Each mini-season will last 10 weeks and players must play in at least 7 of those weeks in order to keep their place in the competition. (So you get 3 weeks off basically) Cash prizes will be awarded at the end of week 10 in that particular mini-season.  Punters Lounge Prizes
Div 1: £70, £45, £25
Div 2: £60, £40, £20
Div 3: £50, £30, £20
Div 4: £40, £25, £15
Div 5: £30, £20, £10
Div 6: £25, £15, £10
Div 7: £20, £10 (2 Places)
Div 8: £20, £10 (2 Places)
Div 9: £20, £10 (2 Places)

Total: £640
The top 5 OVERALL totals in each mini-season will also receive Punters Lounge Merchandise - see below.

Punters Lounge Merchandise

Updated 3rd April 2019:

You can now win unlimited Punters Lounge merchandise, even if you have won them before. It consists of the mug with a wraparound logo, updated to our new 3D logo recently. You'll also win a pack of 10 pens, which have also been upgraded to a much better quality. See below  



Rules:
Players start with a virtual bank of £100. Players can stake up to 50% of their current bank in any one week until their bank drops to £10. Minimum bet is £5 or half bank if that is lower. Once the bank drops to £10 or lower, the players stake must be either half bank or 'All in'. The player will be eliminated if an 'All in' bet loses. Players can bet on the following markets: Outright Result, Both Teams To Score and Over/Under 2.5 goals. Players are required to select ONE bet per week only and can be a combination of the above. Players can either bet on a single, a double or a treble only on any of the accepted markets. No Editing of bets to change selections, just repost if you change your mind. Players must play in 7 weeks during the 10 week season or will be eliminated. Only exception to the above rule is when a player misses 3 weeks on the trot, this will also result in elimination. Any bets posted outside these limits will be reduced in order written. (i.e.; 4 fold down to a treble) No bets will be accepted that are related in any way, in other words you can only use a team once in your bet whether that be BTTS, Over/Unders or 1,X,2. Any bets posted in error will be settled on the first part of the bet and the others treated as NR's. All bets must be posted by 3pm on Saturday (earlier if it’s a Friday or Sat Midday game.
If a game is abandoned or postponed the bet will be reduced, ie; Treble to a double etc.. No rearranged matches will be taken into account. Prices to be taken from the supplied Odds thread only. (If it’s not on there, you can’t do it) Any bets with instructions missing will be governed by the price taken, after that bets will be settled in the positive outcome. (Overs/ BTTS) If no stake has been attached to the bet a default £10 win will apply or half of your bank if its less than £10. If any bet is posted after the kick off, that match will become void and the rest of the bet reduced. Treble to a Double, Double to a Single. If it was a single the whole bet will be void and a no-show will be awarded. In week 10 of the mini season duplicate bets in the same division is not allowed, first come first served, any copied bets will deemed as a loser under the fair play rule. The TC Odds thread will be posted up each Tuesday for the following weekend matches and selections threads will be set up at the same time.

League tables will be posted once all matches have been completed for that week, typically this will be after the Monday night match.

The Sat 3pm deadline for all bets is put in place so no one can gain an advantage by knowing if an opponent has won or lost before placing his bet. So strictly no posts allowed after the deadline will be accepted.
Leagues Covered 
English Premier
Championship
League One
League Two
Scottish Premiership
Spanish La Liga
Italian Serie A
German Bundesliga
French Ligue 1
 

Belgium won. Next stake £583.33

Ok we are back in action, Friday's selections below, the weekend to arrive by Friday night.

Completely agree with you @StevieDay1983... Besides the ht/ft market, I am also looking at win with the clean sheet, and asian handicaps (-1, -1,5)... I think that Wales will be the one scoring first and after that, there will be simply too much space as Hungarians will have to push higher...
 

Wales vs Hungary
OK, so this is it. Wales play Hungary in their final 2020 European Championship qualifier (hopefully!) in a 7:45pm GMT kick-off tonight at the Cardiff City Stadium. The situation is simple. A win for either side in this game will seal their place in the finals next summer. A draw and it then allows Slovakia to sneak in through the back door if they can beat Azerbaijan at home. I'll be there tonight in the Canton Stand. If you're not doing anything I recommend you watch it for the home crowd's rendition of our national anthem alone.
Wales are looking a lot more balanced in recent games. Ryan Giggs bringing in Kieffer Moore up front was a leftfield choice given his poor strike rate for Wigan this season but he's been a revelation for us. It's freed up Gareth Bale to play deeper, helps to bring the likes of Daniel James and Harry Wilson in the game more, and he offers a different type of threat so if our free-flowing football doesn't create any opportunities we can go the ugly route. I had serious doubts about Giggs as a manager but I genuinely think he's learning from his mistakes. Football is a fickle game though. Failure to win this game and the fans will feel Giggs has failed. The big news is Aaron Ramsey being fit to come back in. In my opinion, he's our most important player and we've not had him for any of our matches until the Azerbaijan win last week.
Hungary will come into this game feeling they can win. They got a lucky 1-0 win against us in their home leg and the news that their star defender Willie Orban is out injured plus key players Mihaly Korhut and Laszlo Kleinheisler are also suspended means they're up against it. Marco Rossi's side have lost 4 of their last 5 matches including friendlies. They play a Wales team that are undefeated in their last 5 matches.
I feel uncomfortable saying this but I'm quietly optimistic. It worries me. Wales are looking more like the side that dismantled Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League and we're a far better side at home than we are away. Ramsey returning is a huge boost. Joe Allen is back from suspension. Bale is fit too. The only absence is David Brooks which is a big loss but we have enough attacking depth to cater for that. My head says we can win this game by 2-3 goals if we start well. My heart says this is Wales and we'll still probably mess it up! Argh, the dilemma! As a neutral, I'd say back us to win and back Bale to score.
Wales HT/FT @ 2.62 with Coral
Anytime Scorer: Gareth Bale @ 2.10 with Sportingbet

BTTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Over / Under 2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Blackpool 1.72
Coventry 1.65
Port Vale 1.80
20pt win treble 

MK Dons v Rotherham 2 @ 1.9
Southend v Oxford 2 @ 1.61
Northampton v Grimsby 1 @ 2
£100 Treble

Bets:     11
W-L-V:  10-1-0
S/R:      90.9%
Profit:   +90.8 units
Yield:    +79.0%
L10: W W W W W W W W W W
 

Lamia vs NFC Volos
This game is a prime example of why I love writing previews on matches in league I'm not overly familiar with. On a Monday morning, I can find myself finding value in an encounter between two teams that I wouldn't even have ordinarily considered. That's the case when Lamia host NFC Volos in this 6pm GMT kick-off on Monday evening at the Lamia Municipal Stadium.
Lamia are currently in 12th place with just 4 points from their 8 league games so far. It's been a really poor start to the season for Akis Mantzios and his players. In a strange start to their campaign, Lamia actually remain unbeaten at home because all 4 points they've earned have been four draws in the four home league games they've played. Is a much-wanted win just around the corner?
NFC Volos are not much better off than their opponents heading into this game. Juan Ferrando's men are in 11th place but have picked up more than double the points of Lamia with 9 points from their 8 league games. A win here would move them to within 3 points of the Championship round qualification spots. Unfortunately, their away form isn't the best with 3 defeats from their 4 away games in the league.
Call me foolish but I feel there's still enough home advantage in the ELO ratings to back a Lamia win. Remaining unbeaten at home, albeit through four draws, shows they're intent on making their home ground a fortress. That can play a huge part in defining a season. If they win this game then it drags them back in touch with the teams above them. I think they're worth backing at the price being offered.
Lamia to Win @ 2.30 with Betfair
BTTS No @ 1.75 with Betfair
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Panathinaikos is up recently, something that Tuba has shown. He has found consistency in his game, making collaborations, while defending seems to be tightening with the addition of Schenkfeld. AEK, in general, is volatile, defensively defensive and easily concedes the goal. As Panathinaikos has shown, with both Olympiacos and PAOK, he can counter the big teams. I'll risk and bet on Panathinaikos' victory
PANATHINAIKOS vs AEK ATHENS @@ PANATHINAIKOS, odds 3.30
If Aris is not serious, it will not have an easy day at home, Astera is dangerous. Both teams score and concede the goal easily, an open match can be made on either side
ARIS THESSALONIKI vs ASTERAS TRIPOLIS @@ Both team to score, odds 2.20
 

It's new Davis Cup time .

Coventry (1) 1.65
Bromley (1) 2.00
Chesterfield (1) 1.70
£7.50 Treble

Coventry 1 1.65
blackpool 1 1.72
gillingham 1 2.30
80 Pts treble plz 

Heerenveen vs Sparta
The Dutch Eredivisie gives us a game that I couldn't resist covering for this weekend's preview. It's the mid-table clash between Heerenveen and Sparta in a 5:30pm GMT kick-off this Saturday at the Abe Lenstra Stadium. At first glance, there's nothing too exotic about this game but when you look at their results a little bit deeper it becomes a fascinating game to wager on.
Heerenveen are 7th in the top flight of Dutch football and their fans will no doubt be loving the improvement on last season's 11th placed finish. Manager Johnny Jansen has seen his team record the 4th best away record in the division and also remain unbeaten at home. However, the interesting statistic is that they have only won 1 and drawn 5 of their 6 league matches at home.
Sparta will be looking to win this game and leapfrog their opponents. Manager Henk Fraser's men have won 1, drawn 3, and lost 2 of their 6 away league games. Another team that has discovered the habit of grinding out draws. Unfortunately, it's three league games without a win now and the club has not tasted victory on the road since the 2-1 win away to ADO Den Haag back on 17th August.
The statistics technically point to two sides that love to draw as the home side and the away side. Well, not literally love to draw but it seems they've made a habit of it. I think this is a game though where the home side will have enough to get the win. Sparta are becoming a trouble side on their travels and with Heerenveen looking like a team that are tricky to break down on their own patch, I'm not convinced that Sparta can keep them at bay.
Heerenveen to Win @ 2.10 with Sportingbet
Heerenveen HT/FT @ 3.40 with Coral
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Kosovo vs England
The 2020 European Championship qualifiers group phase come to a close for Kosovo and England on Sunday afternoon when the two teams meet in a 5pm GMT kick-off at the Fadil Vokkri Stadium in Pristina. Both of these sides already know their fate with the home side set for the play-offs in March and the away side already qualified. This should still be an engaging game between two attack-minded teams.
Kosovo have impressed in their debut European Championship qualification campaign. Bernard Challandes has seen his team push Czech Republic all the way to the penultimate game for the second automatic qualification spot. Unfortunately, a 2-1 loss away in Plzen on Thursday sealed their destiny in the play-offs. The good news is that due to their UEFA Nations League performance they are in Path D which includes lower-ranked sides Georgia, Belarus, and North Macedonia. So, there is quiet optimism around the Kosovo camp that they can still qualify for the finals next summer.
England have eventually made light work of qualification. The 7-0 hammering of Montenegro at Wembley on Thursday night was the perfect response to the 2-1 defeat against Czech Republic in the final game. Top spot is now secured for the Three Lions due to their head-to-head record and goal difference against Czech Republic but this is a chance for Gareth Southgate to give some fringe players a runaround.
The only previous meeting between these two teams was earlier in the campaign when England won 5-3. A 5-1 lead at half-time had made it seem like the job was done and dusted but Kosovo fought back by getting two quick goals after the break and it made it a nervy finish. Kosovo have won 2 and drawn 1 of their qualification games at home so this won't be easy for England. I think if Kosovo still had something to play for then this could be a different affair but I think a relaxed atmosphere will see England get the job done even if it is only by a goal or two.
England HT/FT @ 2.15 with Coral
Anytime Scorer: Raheem Sterling @ 2.38 with BetVictor

Tsitsipas vs Thiem.
Absolutely equal. Watch only. Both in terrific shape. Bookies also agree, and offer even odds.
Merry Christmas punters!
See you in Australian Open!

I apologise. Tsitsipas proved to be the x factor. Huge player. There isn't any player on Earth like Tsitsipas. The next number ONE for the coming 15 years.
Such a nerve, such a winning mentality, he NENER stops. He never gives up. Over and above, he has ALL the weapons and ALL hitters. All shots. His Arsenal is beautiful, amazing, impressive, and stronger than any other ATP player at his age. 
Now lets go for Thiem!
C'mon Thiem! Give the lesson my boy! 

@Rey86 I'd check your settings again, but I've added email notification for you as well for now. 

Port Vale vs Carlisle
League Two is the focus for our second preview in this section where we take a look at the meeting between Port Vale and Carlisle in a 3pm GMT kick-off this Saturday afternoon at Vale Park. These two clubs have experienced contrasting starts to their league campaigns with the home side pushing for the play-offs and the visiting team just about keeping their head above the relegation zone.
Port Vale are currently located just outside the play-off positions in 10th place. Manager John Askey will be hoping his team can move up into promotion contention with the club currently just 2 points outside the top seven. It's a campaign that has the foundations of a strong home record with the Valiants yet to suffer a defeat in their 8 home league matches. It's also just 1 loss in their last 8 league games with no goals conceded in their last 225 minutes of league football.
Carlisle have not had things quite as easy this season. The club is sat in 19th place and hovering dangerously above the relegation spot with just 5 points separating them from bottom-placed Morecambe. The Cumbrians sacked manager Steven Pressley earlier this week so it'll be interesting to see how the team reacts to his dismissal. It was a strange decision by the board because the club were unbeaten in their last three matches. However, with just 2 wins in their 8 away matches, I can see why patience was running thin.
Any time a club remove a manager you always worry about how the players will react to that manager leaving. I feel this game is worth backing the home side because they've been so strong at home. Carlisle will need to get this next managerial appointment right or risk dropping out of the Football League. For the time being, they're a team struggling and I'm not sure Pressley going will aid that in the short term.
Port Vale to Win @ 1.95 with Marathonbet
Port Vale HT/FT @ 3.20 with Coral

Rotherham vs Accrington Stanley
The international break may well be in full swing but we mustn't forget that we've still got a full schedule of matches in this section to take care of. My first preview coming up is the clash between Rotherham and Accrington Stanley that kicks off at 3pm GMT on Saturday afternoon at the New York Stadium. The odds and ratings back a home win but the price has drifted in recent days. Is it cause for concern?
Rotherham are performing quite well under Paul Warne after relegation from the Championship last season. The club is sat in 10th place in League One right now but they're only 2 points off the pace of the play-offs. Results have been a bit sketchy at home lately with the Millers having lost their last two league games at home but the performances have actually warranted more from those games. The fact they've won 4 of their last 6 league games shows they have every reason to remain confident coming into this game.
Accrington Stanley will be keen to start picking up points. John Coleman's men are in a precarious position of 19th place and just 2 points above the relegation zone. Just 1 win in their 9 away league games also suggests they're not too effective on the road. Granted, that includes 4 draws but an inability to get all 3 points on the road will breathe confidence into their hosts. It's also now just 1 win in their last 6 league games.
I was going to cover Blackpool's home game with AFC Wimbledon which is arguably better value but I just feel this is a game where the home team are ripe for a win. Yes, Rotherham have only picked up 2 wins at home this season but this is the sort of game you'd expect them to see off. Accrington aren't anything special this season and even though they'll put up a resilient display I'm putting my faith in the ELO ratings to see Rotherham come through with a solid win.
Rotherham to Win @ 1.84 with Marathonbet
Draw HT/ Rotherham FT @ 4.80 with 888Sport
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It might be just a false speculation but 1) the fact that Medvedev and Zverev are both Russians, 2) Medvedev has the chance to stop his “best friend” Nadal, to whom he lost at least twice this year 3) Medvedev is not very stable currently, I think there is a big chance that Medvedev will not “try his best” to win tonight.
Zverev at 1.78 Unibet

Eastleigh v Harrogate
I must admit I get the feeling Eastleigh are going to call this game off given their injury crisis and there is an inspection planned in the morning, but Harrogate are a big price at 15/8. I was tempted to put them up in the first place, but on given it a further thought I think they are a bet. Eastleigh have a lot of players missing through injury at the moment, especially in defence and given Harrogate have been in great form of late you would fancy them to take full advantage of that fact. Harrogate have almost gone unnoticed given they made a slowish start, but all of a sudden they find themselves in 4th place just 4 points of the top of the table. All things considered I would make them favourites so if it does go ahead they look a good bet.
Harrogate 1pt @ 15/8 with BetVictor