[Arsenal v Manchester United > Saturday November 22nd]

Re: Arsenal v Manchester United > Saturday November 22nd ARSENAL – MANCHESTER UNITED Any time scorer – Welbeck at 2.40 @ Marathonbet The big game of this day is that of “Emirates” between Arsenal and Manchester United. Both teams have a high need for the win, in order to make better their modest start at this year’s Premier League. The Gunners have won only four of the first 11 games, whereas United is still looking for the first victory against one of the “bigs”. I think that Danny Welbeck will play a crucial role at this game. He moved the summer from “Old Trafford” to “Emirates”, becoming gradually a leader at the front line of Arsenal. The Englishman has a lot to prove at his previous team and I have it for sure that will score.

[International Friendlies 18th-19th November]

Re: International Friendlies 18th-19th November SPAIN – GERMANY G/G at 1.75 @ Marathonbet A friendly fight between the last two World Champions is that of Vigo between Spain and Germany. This fact is enough to “dress” the game with a very attractive “suit”. The Spanish team is under reconstruction after the unsuccessful presence at Brazil, which was considered as the closing of a “gold” circle. Germany, on the other hand, will come at this match with a lot of new faces, in comparison with the World Cup. It is nearly sure that we will watch a game of high quality, with both opponents having players able of goalscoring. I cannot predict who will be the winner, but I think that both teams will give us many goals.

[UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifiers > Friday November 14th]

Re: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifiers > Friday November 14th SCOTLAND – REPUBLIC OF IRELAND G/G at 2.02 @ Marathonbet A very interesting match is going to be held at “Celtic Park”. Scotland hosts Republic of Ireland, with both teams having a desire for the win. The Scotch team has collected four points (1-1-1) so far, being at the 3^rd place of Group D. As a result, the hosts will try to reach the three points, in order to remain dreaming of a direct qualification at the final stage of Euro 2016. The Irish team, on the other hand, is unbeaten at its three first matches (2-1-0) and shares the 1^st place of the group with Poland. In addition, Irish have left as winners from their two last visits at Scotland. Last but not least, so the coach Martin O’Neill as a number of players are very familiar with “Celtic Park”, as they have a… past with the shirt of Celtic. I can’t predict the final winner, but I am nearly sure that both teams will score at this match.

[Sky Bet Championship > November 7th & 8th]

Re: Sky Bet Championship > November 7th & 8th BOLTON – WIGAN Draw at 3.40 @ Marathonbet Both teams come with a necessity for the win at this match. Bolton lies at the 23^rd place of the table and the danger of relegation still exists. Nevertheless, the Wanderers show signals of recovery at the last period, counting three wins at their last five games. Wigan, on the other hand, runs a series of one defeat and five draws at its last six games for Championship. Some years ago both featured at Premier League, but the recent situation is totally different. A glance at the tradition gives the clue of 4 draws at their last nine games at “Reebok”. I will stick at this fact, thinking that the match will end up without a winner, although this result will leave both unhappy.

[UEFA Europa League > Thursday November 6th]

Re: UEFA Europa League > Thursday November 6th APOLLON LIMASSOL – GLADBACH Both teams to score + Total Over 2.5 at 2.18 @ Marathonbet Apollon Limassol comes at this match with a necessity of win, if the Cypriot team wants to remain alive for the qualification at the “32” of the competition. In the same time, Apollon will look for a revenge for the heavy defeat (5-0) at Germany. Gladbach, on the other hand, will make a big step for the “32” if takes the victory. The German team has without doubt a stronger squad, whereas Apollon faces several problems for today’s match. Nevertheless, the fact that the Cypriot team tends to score at European home matches, makes me to choose a combination of G/G with Over 2.5.

[Real Madrid v Liverpool > Tuesday November 4th]

Re: Real Madrid v Liverpool > Tuesday November 4th REAL MADRID – LIVERPOOL Over 3.5 at 1.84 @ Marathonbet Two big names of the European football are meeting at “Santiago Bernabeu”, but in the same time Real Madrid is a much stronger team this year. The Spaniards come from a series of 11 straight wins at all competitions, having scored 46 goals at this number of games. The count 3/3 wins at Champions’ League group stage and they are also at the top of Primera Division, after their 0-4 win against Granada on weekend. Liverpool, on the other hand, continues to be problematic and raises high concerns at its fans. The Reds count one (difficult) win and two losses at the group stage and show up at the 7^th place of Premier League. The team of Brendan Rodgers has significant weaknesses at defense and attack, thus playing a very predictable football. Nevertheless, the Reds are obliged to take a positive result at today’s match, in order to retain their hopes for qualification at the round of “16”. This fact, in combination with Real Madrid’s brilliant attack, leads me to the choice of Over 3.5 at this match.

[Crystal Palace v Sunderland > Monday November 3rd]

Re: Crystal Palace v Sunderland > Monday November 3rd CRYSTAL PALACE – SUNDERLAND Both teams to score at 1.833 @ Marathonbet A game between two teams, which are both characterized by the need for the victory, is that of “Selhurst Park”. Crystal Palace is without a win at its last three matches, counting two losses and one draw. Sunderland, on the other hand, comes from two straight defeats, having conceded 10 goals at these two games. Additionally, both opponents cope with the danger of relegations, a fact that strengthens the need for the three points. Personally, I am not able of predicting the final winner, but I am nearly sure that so Crystal Palace as Sunderland will give more importance at their offensive duties. As a result, the G/G choice seems to me the wisest.

[Everton v Swansea City > Saturday November 1st]

Re: Everton v Swansea City > Saturday November 1st EVERTON – SWANSEA Everton to Win at 1.833 @ Marathonbet I expect a very interesting match at “Goodison Park” between Everton and Swansea. The Toffees are in a very good spirit, as they come from the victories against Aston Villa (3-0) and Burnley (1-3). In addition, they are looking for a revenge after being left out from Swansea at the 3^rd round of League Cup. Swansea, on the other hand, comes (at terms of Premier League) from the victory against Leicester, which was the first at the last six weeks (1-2-3). We have all to stress the fact that Swans count only one win at their last 21 competitive matches against the Toffees. The consideration of all these facts leads me to the conclusion that Everton will celebrate today the win No 200 at Premier League.

[Copa Total Sudamericana 2014]

Re: Copa Total Sudamericana 2014 BOCA JUNIORS – CERRO PORTENO Final score 1-0 at 5.80 @ Marathonbet Boca Juniors host today Cerro Portenio for the 1^st leg of the quarter-finals of Copa Sudamericana. The Argentinian team had a very difficult qualification against Deportivo Capiata at the stage of “16”, taking the “ticket” for the quarterfinals at penalties. At Primera Division, Boca lies at the 5^th place of the table, eight points behind River Plate, which leads the race. As a result, it is very difficult to reverse the situation and win the title. Taking into account the fact that has 3/4 Under 2.5 at this year’s Copa Sudamericana, I think that the “xeneizes” are going to take a win with 1-0 as final score.

[Capital One Cup - October 28th & 29th]

Re: Capital One Cup - October 28th & 29th LIVERPOOL – SWANSEA Draw at 4.00 @ Marathonbet Liverpool meets Swansea for the Round of “16” of League Cup. The tradition is with the Swans, as at the 2012/13 edition of the competition Swansea won by 1-3 in “Anfield” at the same round and took the trophy at the final of Wembley, by winning Bradford with score 5-0. The Reds will play with many changes at their starting line-up, whereas Swansea is going to present, at a big degree, the line-up of Premier League. Of course, this fact doesn’t mean that Liverpool doesn’t want the “ticket” for the quarter-finals. I think that we are going to watch a very interesting game, with the final winner being decided either at extra time or penalties. As a result, the draw at this match seems to me a very good choice.

[Manchester United v Chelsea > Sunday October 26th]

Re: Manchester United v Chelsea > Sunday October 26th MANCHESTER UNITED – CHELSEA Chelsea to Win or Draw + Total Over 2.5 at 2.62 @ Marathonbet The clash of “Old Trafford” between Manchester United and Chelsea attracts the interest at the programme of Week 9 of this year’s Premier League. The Red Devils are looking for their first big win at this year’s championship, whereas the Blues come into this match as 1^st at the table. Louis Van Gaal is not still able of building a concrete team, with United showing many ups and downs at its performances. Chelsea, on the other hand, has a great squad and a concrete philosophy into the field, being unbeaten with seven wins and one draw. In conclusion, I think that Chelsea is going to leave from “Old Trafford” with point or points, but in the same time United will score for sure (Over 2.5).

[Sky Bet Championhip > October 24th - 25th]

Re: Sky Bet Championhip > October 24th - 25th FULHAM – CHARLTON Fulham to Win at 1.76 @ Marathonbet A derby of London is that of “Craven Cottage” between Fulham and Charlton. The Cottagers have a great need for the win, as the still lie at the relegation zone of the table. Nevertheless, Fulham seems revitalized at its last five games, having won the three of them and losing only one. The necessity for the win is enhanced, if someone takes into account the fact that Fulham relegated this year from Premier League to Championship. Charlton, on the other hand, lies at the 7^th place of the table, making dreams for the play-off stage. It counts two wins, two draws and one loss at its last five games. In my opinion, the… instinct of survival will be the crucial factor at this match, with Fulham taking the three points.

[Liverpool v Real Madrid > Wednesday October 22nd]

Re: Liverpool v Real Madrid > Wednesday October 22nd LIVERPOOL – REAL MADRID Liverpool to Win or Draw at 2.00 @ Marathonbet A fight between two of the most historical European teams will take place tonight at “Anfield”, as Liverpool hosts Real Madrid for the week three of the group stage of Champions League. The two opponents have won 15 European Champions’ cups at total (5 Liverpool, 10 Real Madrid), but at this period of team the Spaniards are in a much better form. The team of Ancelotti comes from seven straight wins at all competitions, having scored 32 goals at this series of games. Liverpool, on the other hand, comes from two wins at Premier League and has a bigger need for the win, as is has already lost one of its two first games at Champions League. In my opinion, the crucial factor at this fixture will be Liverpool’s motivation for a good performance in front of its fans. I think that the power of “Anfield”, in combination with the above referred motivation, will lead to a Liverpool’s win or draw.

[West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United > Monday October 20th]

Re: West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United > Monday October 20th WEST BROM – MANCHESTER UNITED Any Time Scorer – Angel Di Maria at 2.80 @ Marathonbet The match of “Hawthorns” is closing tonight the day 8 of this year’s Premier League. West Brom hosts Manchester United, with the “Red Devils” having built a great tradition against their opponents. We refer characteristically that the last home win of West Brom against united came at 1984! The team of Louis Van Gaal starts gradually to stabilize its performances, with the two recent wins against West Ham and Everton (both 2-1) bringing a calmness at the atmosphere. Angel Di Maria has played a vital role at this positive situation, scoring three goals at his last four matches with United. The Argentinian tends to be the new leader of the team and I think that tonight will once more find the way to goal.

[Southampton v Sunderland > Saturday October 18th]

Re: Southampton v Sunderland > Saturday October 18th SOUTHAMPTON – SUNDERLAND Draw at 4.15 @ Marathonbet A very interesting game is going to be held at “St Mary’s”. Southampton hosts Sunderland, in the aftermath of the rumors of the possible movement of Ronald Koeman at Dutch National Team. The coach of Southampton declared that this is not going to be done now, leaving an open window for the future. I think that this situation will cost at the Saints at today’s game, with Southampton being 3^rd at the table after seven matches (4-1-2). Sunderland, on the other hand, comes from its first win at this year’s Premier League, having combined with draws its 5/7 championship games. This statistical data, in combination with the above referred situation at Southampton’s dressing room, leads me to the choice of the draw.

[Sky Bet Championhip > October 17th & 18th]

Re: Sky Bet Championhip > October 17th & 18th ROTHERAM – LEEDS Leeds to Win or Draw + Total Under 2.5 at 2.75 @ Marathonbet Rotheram comes at this match with a streak of two games without a defeat, as it had a draw against Charlton (1-1) and took the win against Blackburn. Leeds, on the other hand, comes from two draws, with new coach Darko Milanic still looking for his first win at the bench of the team. I think that Leeds has an advantage for a good result at this game, with the above referred motive of its coach being an important fact. Moreover, I am seeing a game with few goals, as Rotheram comes from 4/5 Under 2.5 and Leeds has combined with Under 2.5 its three last games. In conclusion, I choose a draw of win for Leeds in combination with Under 2.5.

[UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifiers > Monday October 13th]

Re: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifiers > Monday October 13th BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA – BELGIUM Draw at 3.45 @ Marathonbet Really interesting the fight between Bosnia and Belgium at Zenica. The Bosnians are still looking for their first win at the EURO 2016 qualifiers, having collected only one point at the games against Cyprus (loss with 1-2) and Wales (0-0). As a result, they are highly motivated for this match. The tradition is on their side, since they count three wins and one loss at their four games against Belgium. Belgium, on the other hand, made an impressive start at the qualifiers, taking the wide win with 6-0 against Andorra. The team of Mark Wilmots will surely try for the three points at tonight’s match, but the power of Bosnian fans is significant. In conclusion, I think that the wisest option for this match is a draw.

[UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifiers > Thursday October 9th]

Re: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifiers > Thursday October 9th ENGLAND – SAN MARINO Final Score 3-0 at 14.00 @ Marathonbet England hosts the weak San Marino and the “Three Lions” will not be satisfied only with the win, but they want to combine it with a very good performance. The team of Roy Hodgson made a positive start at the qualifiers for EURO 2016, taking an away win against Switzerland (0-2) with two goals from Danny Welbeck. The history of the fixture is 100% in favour of England, as it counts 4/4 wins against San Marino with average scoring 6.5 goals per game. I don’t think that the score margin will be that wide in tonight’s game, but I am taking the risk to choose the 3-0 as final score.

[Sky Bet Championhip > October 3rd - 5th]

Re: Sky Bet Championhip > October 3rd - 5th NOTTIGHAM FOREST – IPSWICH Under 2.5 at 1.85 @ Marathonbet An interesting game is that of Nottigham against Ipswich, which closes tha day 11 of this year’s Championship. The host team comes from a series of three draws and wants the victory, in order to retain its hope for immediate promotion to Premier League. Ipswich, on the other hand, is unbeaten at its last six Championship matches, having combined the 5/6 with Under 2.5. I think that we are going to watch a tight and tough game, with a denge at the ball possession and with a few chances for goal. The odd of 1.85 at Under 2.5, that gives Marathonbet, seems to me very attractive, as I have forgotten to refer that the three draws of Forest are all with 0-0 as final score.

[Aston Villa v Manchester City > Saturday October 4th]

Re: Aston Villa v Manchester City > Saturday October 4th ASTON VILLA – MANCHESTER CITY Final Score 0-1 at 7.30 @ Marathonbet An interesting game is going to be played at “Villa Park”. Aston Villa wants to show a better face at the third continuing game against one of the “big” teams of Premier League, having lost with 3-0 the games against Arsenal (home) and Chelsea (away). These two results ended an unbeaten run of four games (3-1-0) for the team of Birmingham. Manchester City, on the other hand, will look for a win, which will fulfill many scopes and will play a huge role at the uplifting of its morale. The Citizens are in danger of staying out of the “16” phase of Champions League and as a result they will try to balance this possible negative fact with their good performances at Premier League. The last two away wins against Aston Villa have come with 0-1 as final score and I think that City will repeat today a win with this score.

[Sky Bet Championhip > October 3rd - 5th]

Re: Sky Bet Championhip > October 3rd - 5th BLACKPOOL – CARDIFF Draw at 3.45 @ Marathonbet An interesting game is going to be played today at Blackpool’s field. The host team has collected only three points at its 10 last games for Championship, with the three draws at its last five matches. Cardiff, on the other hand, has combined with draws its last three games for the championship. In addition, a glance at the history of the fixture is showing us that half of the last ten games (5/10) are without a winner. Having cited all this data, it is easy to understand that my choice for this match is a draw, taking also into account the high value of the odd (3.45).

[UEFA Europa League > Thursday October 2nd]

Re: UEFA Europa League > Thursday October 2nd VILLAREAL – APOLLON LIMASSOL Over 2.5 at 1.63 @ Marathonbet Villareal comes at this match with the necessity of the three points, after the draw against Gladbach at the 1st day of the group stage. The Spaniards have a very good tradition at their home games at Europa League, as they come from nine victories. Apollon Limassol, on the other hand, is of course the outsider for the win, but in the same team has shown an exceptional face at this year’s Europa League. The victories against Lokomotiv Moscow (1-4) and Zurich (3-2) have proved the attacking abilities of the Cypriot team, showing that Apollon is capable of scoring at tonight’s match as well. As a result, I expect a match with many goals, thinking that Over 2.5 is a very clever choice.

[APOEL v Ajax > Tuesday September 30th]

Re: APOEL v Ajax > Tuesday September 30th APOEL – AJAX Over 2.5 at 2.20 @ Marathonbet A very interesting fixture is expected tonight at Nicosia, with APOEL hosting Ajax. The Cypriot team has a lot of desire for the win, coming from a very good performance at its away loss at “Camp Nou” (1-0) for the first day of the group stage. APOEL has won its two home games at this year’s Champions League (2-0 against Helsinki, 4-0 against Aalborg) and wants to add a new golden page at its European book. Ajax, on the other hand, has as advantage its huge historical background, but in the same time comes from a series of seven away games without a win at Champions League (0-3-4). I think that both opponents will score at this match, which will be proved very attractive for the viewers. In conclusion, I am seeing an Over 2,5.

[West Bromwich Albion v Burnley > Sunday September 28th]

Re: West Bromwich Albion v Burnley > Sunday September 28th WEST BROM – BURNLEY To Win by 1 Goal – West Brom at 3.65 @ Marathonbet This is the only Premier League fixture of the day. Both teams lie at the bottom places of the table, thus having a great need for the three points. I think, though, that West Brom has a psychological advantage for the win, since comes from the great away win against Tottenham (0-1) and the qualification against Hull at the 3^rd round of Capital One Cup. Moreover, Albion is much more experienced at England’ top flight. Burnley, on the other hand, gives great importance at its solid defence and as a result, I don’t think that the final score will open. In conclusion, I am seeing a tight game, with West Brom winning with a 1-gola margin.

[Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur > Saturday September 27th]

Re: Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur > Saturday September 27th ARSENAL – TOTTENHAM Final score 2-1 at 8.20 @ Marathonbet I am curious to watch the derby of North London between Arsenal and Tottenham. The Gunners are going into the match having the tradition at their part, since they have lost only 2 of the last 21 home matches against Tottenham for Premier League. Arsen Wenger’s team seems to be in a better psychological situation in comparison with their opponents and I think that has the first word for the victory. Tottenham, on the other hand, will try to prove that has not been out of the title race so soon and I consider Spurs as capable of scoring a goal. In conclusion, I am seeing a game with a lot of chances for goal, with Arsenal the final winner with score 2-1.