Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

[Spooner]

	Saturday 17 December 2011	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
	Aberdeen v Hibernian (12:30 GMT)	2.25	3.4	3.75	100.52 %
	Hearts v Dunfermline Athletic (15:00 GMT)	1.67	3.9	7	99.81 %
	Kilmarnock v Dundee United (15:00 GMT)	2.5	3.4	3.1	101.67 %
	Motherwell v St Mirren (15:00 GMT)	1.91	3.6	5	100.13 %
	Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle (15:00 GMT)	1.28	6	14	101.93 %
	Sunday 18 December 2011	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
	St Johnstone v Celtic (15:00 GMT)	7.4	4.33	1.54	101.53 %

[McNasara]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Hearts today finalised all remaining November salary payments to players and the club Board also issued a statement to supporters to remain resolute and not to be swayed by the more sensationalist parties using the club's current challenges to promote themselves Finally a good news for Jambos...

[1875]

Aberdeen vs Hibernian A big six pointer this one for both clubs as they badly need the points. This is a fixture that tends to throw up goals and with Both defences being poor I expect to see a few on Saturday. Garry oconner makes the difference to the hibs front line So the loss of Leigh griffiths isn't important. Aberdeen themselves come into this on the back of a win but at st Johnstone midweek but again showed there problem by conceeding against a side struggling for fit strikers who were missing Sheridan and sandaza, however vernon is in good goal scoring form for the dons. Both teams to score @ 1.86 (betfair)

[max jaffa]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

Aberdeen vs Hibernian A big six pointer this one for both clubs as they badly need the points. This is a fixture that tends to throw up goals and with Both defences being poor I expect to see a few on Saturday. Garry oconner makes the difference to the hibs front line So the loss of Leigh griffiths isn't important. Aberdeen themselves come into this on the back of a win but at st Johnstone midweek but again showed there problem by conceeding against a side struggling for fit strikers who were missing Sheridan and sandaza, however vernon is in good goal scoring form for the dons. Both teams to score @ 1.86 (betfair)

Aberdeen paper quoted as saying Garry O'Connor is an injury doubt. If he doesn't play that leaves Hibs with a back up strike force of Sodje and Agogo. These guys have hardly been prolific this season. I think that prior to this snippet from Hibs, both teams to score was an excellent choice. It all comes down to team news. Leaning towards an Aberdeen win now.

[max jaffa]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Aberdeen generally available at 11/10. If O'Connor doesn't play for Hibs, I will take these odds.

[DHorozov]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

Sport	Football (Scotland)
Event	Hearts - Dunfermline
Selection	Hearts
Strength	10/10
Date	17/12/2011
Bookmaker/Price	Ladbrokes @ 1.62
Reasoning	Hearts is having tough times so far this season in Premier League. The team is in fifth position with just six wins in eighteen games (6-4-8). Their ambition before the start of the campaign was well above of what the they have achieved so far. Hearts lost three of their last four games in the league, but the defeat that hearted the most was the one at home against Saint Johnstone (1:2). If they want to climb back to the top positions first Hearts need to improve a lot their home stats (5-0-4) and tomorrow against the poor Dunfermline they have the chance to do so. Dunfermline is on the bottom of the table with just three wins in seventeen games (3-5-9). The interesting thing about them is that all three wins are away from home, where they play better football then the one at their stadium (3-1-5). But the team is playing worse and worse with every other game. Dunfermline have only one win in their last 13 games (1-3-9) in the league. Hearts have outstanding stats at Tynecastle Stadium against Dunfermline, winning 17 of the 20 games they played (17-3-0).

[1875]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

Aberdeen generally available at 11/10. If O'Connor doesn't play for Hibs' date=' I will take these odds.[/quote'] O'Conner and Osbourne are both doubts but I think they will make it. Both big players for Hibs, If when the team lineups are named and these two are missing the price on a home win could be attractive. H2H has seen both teams to score in 8 of the last 10 meetings at Pittordrie, although 2 of the last 3 have ended in only Hibs scoring but I cannot see this Hibs side keeping a clean sheet on saturday (only kept 3 in 17 league matches this season). Aberdeen too have only kept 3 clean sheets having played 1 game more (18).

[ewana]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

Sport	Football (Scotland)
Event	Hearts - Dunfermline
Selection	Hearts
Strength	10/10
Date	17/12/2011
Bookmaker/Price	Ladbrokes @ 1.62
Reasoning	Hearts is having tough times so far this season in Premier League. The team is in fifth position with just six wins in eighteen games (6-4-8). Their ambition before the start of the campaign was well above of what the they have achieved so far. Hearts lost three of their last four games in the league, but the defeat that hearted the most was the one at home against Saint Johnstone (1:2). If they want to climb back to the top positions first Hearts need to improve a lot their home stats (5-0-4) and tomorrow against the poor Dunfermline they have the chance to do so. Dunfermline is on the bottom of the table with just three wins in seventeen games (3-5-9). The interesting thing about them is that all three wins are away from home, where they play better football then the one at their stadium (3-1-5). But the team is playing worse and worse with every other game. Dunfermline have only one win in their last 13 games (1-3-9) in the league. Hearts have outstanding stats at Tynecastle Stadium against Dunfermline, winning 17 of the 20 games they played (17-3-0).

Yes Dunfermilne have a bad record at Tynecastle. They have not won there since 1990. They have won at Celtic Park 3 times since then which suggests that this is a great record for Hearts. Believe the Pars may be missing some key players so this looks a decent bet.

[McNasara]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Rangers v Inverness CT Here we've a big difference in quality. Rangers is a leader in the standings struggling for the title, and CT is relegation material, according to my predictions for this season. Gers don't play nice to watch, but still have an advantage over Celtic, and they want to keep that +4 before Old Firm. Still don't have lost match at Ibrox, and last two wins were achieved although they weren't much better than his opponent. But that's their style, as said. Rangers have a better h2h, but they've won only one of CT's last three visits to Ibrox. Inverness have the most defeats in the league, although not in last place. After a big victory in Paisley, they've missed a great opportunity at home in last round (led 2:0 and at the end lost 3:2 against Dundee). Strikers Aluko and Naismith are out, another one Lafferty with defender Goian are in doubt for home team. But Butcher (CT coach, ex Gers player) have bigger problems with absences: defender Hogg is ruled out for the season and midfielder Davis is suspended, while Doran, Chippendale, Meekings, Proctor, Piermayr and Tudur Jones are all expected to remain on the sidelines. So here expect Rangers' win course, but I believe that away side will play open cause don't have pressure or calculations before this game. In Glasgow will be nice weather, so hope to goals... over 2,5 @1.77 (sbobet) @1.75 (pinnacle) 4/10 fair>> @1.60

[Lennox]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Some interesting chat in here already, guys. Aberdeen-Hibs is an intriguing one. Pat Fenlon's set his new side up pretty solidly in his first two games and I can see him doing that again. I wonder, do the Dons have enough width to unlock them? As for Hearts, they're ludicriously short for a team that usually plays without a recognised striker. I wouldn't touch them with Monopoly money at that price. They may well, and should on paper, win, but Dunfermline, for all their faults, have been good travellers this season. Anyway, good luck to all of you involved in those games. I'm taking two... Kilmarnock v Dundee Utd - over 2.5 goals @ 1.99 with 188Bet (4pts) It's been Rugby Park for thrills this season. Fans have been treated to a total of 31 goals in 9 league fixtures. United, meanwhile, are welcome visitors for the paying punter; 37 goals being scored in their 9 away trips. That sets the scene for a good 'un tomorrow. In Kenny Shiels, Killie have a boss who'd rather lose 6-5 than win 1-0. Up front they might be a bit light tomorrow, with David Silva out and Paul Heffernan a doubt. That might mean James Dayton is pushed further forward, but it's the likes of the Englishman, Gary Harkins and Dean Shiels who I think will give United problems. Their neat and tidy, one-touch, pacy style could upset a sometimes slow and cumbersome United defence. Meanwhile, I'm expecting United to give the Killie backline a hard time. They'll push right up (which will leave space in behind their own defence) and try to pressure the Barca wannabes into errors. When it doesn't work for Killie, it REALLY doesn't work (look back at the 6-3 reverse to ICT for instance - what a state they got into). Johnny Russell recaptured some form last week and could push for a start, but neither Jon Daly and Gary Mackay-Stevens are to be taken lightly should they get the nod. In midfield, there's barely a defensive mind amongst them. Both teams will look to go forward whenever they have the ball. St Johnstone v Celtic - Celtic (-1AH) @ 1.93 with 188Bet (3.5pts) No real surprise that the Saints have come off the rails a bit over the last 7 days. Like most SPL clubs, when the injuries start to mount up, they're going to struggle. The same thing will happen to Motherwell eventually; the bench tells its own story. Steve Lomas might welcome back Francisco Sandaza, Jody Morris and Kevin Moon, but the manager has warned he won't take any risks. Points from this are a bonus for Saints, which means he may well stick with the side that lost at home to Motherwell and Aberdeen to ensure he doesn't lose key men for a more prolonged period. Either way, I don't see much to worry Celtic here. Since Neil Lennon dropped his defensive line back 10 yards, it's made a world of difference and Daniel Majstorovic, in particular, has looked the same player he is in a Sweden shirt. It's also given the front four of Samaras, Forrest, Hooper and Stokes a more expressive licence, and while they've hardly been banging them in, the chances are coming and you get the feeling someone's going to pay. Celtic will expose Saints' lack of pace in the wide areas. If Calum Davidson dares push up on the left, James Forrest will leave him looking like a statue. Simply don't see how Saints can both hurt Celtic and keep their own door locked.

[McNasara]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Motherwell v St Mirren The Steelman are in third place with 6 points ahead and one match less than the fourth placed team (St Johnstone). Just against them they were superior in the last round (away win 3:0). Now they want to improve performance at home, where haven't been anything good. Regarding tradition of these two at Fir Park, neither team have no advantage. The Buddies are hardly took one point in the last round (2:2 in Aberdeen) and that's only one point from the last nine available for them. The last three league meetings between the sides have produced just four goals in total. Well have no new injury problems, defender Saunders is long term injured. Away team will be without midfielder Thomson, while defender Mair is doubtful. Captain Goodwin will likely be fit. Mooy and Murray are again in training. All in all a very tough game to predict. In this case only a moderate number of goals seems to me like a good bet. Maybe 1:1... 2 or 3 @1.95 (bet365) 1/10 fair>> @1.85

[chris666]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Can you explain the difference between -1AH and -1 normal handicap re Celtic game. Any benefit topicking asian?

[scotty657]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December With an Asian handicap you recieve your stake back if the handicap forces a draw. For example Rangers -1 v ICT and it finished 2-1 to Rangers. ;)

[chris666]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

With an Asian handicap you recieve your stake back if the handicap forces a draw. For example Rangers -1 v ICT and it finished 2-1 to Rangers. ;)

Apreciated Scotty657, all in favour of getting stake back on losing bet!:)

[TOTTI3]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Hearts> Dunfermline=1 (1.53) bet365 stake 6 / 10 Hearts position 5° points 22 Dunfermline position 12° points 14 Preview: Hearts: in doubt: Andy Webster (defender 13 / 2) ; Injured: Danny Grainger (defender 13 / 0), Darren Barr (defender 0 / 0), Kevin Kyle (striker 0 / 0), Gary Glen (striker 0 / 0), Suso Santana (midfielder 0 / 0). Dunfermline: in doubt: Paddy Boyle (defender 7 / 0), Paul Burns (midfielder 16 / 1); absent: Nick Phinn (midfielder 1 / 0), Craig Easton (midfielder 3 / 0), Jason Thomson (defender 11 / 1). The Hearts has a score in house w5-d0-l4 12 goals scored 12 goals against 7 while the Dunfermline has a score out of the house w3-d1-l5 goals scored 9 goals against 14. The home team is having big problems this season in the Premier League. The expectations before the season was well above what we have achieved so far. If the team is going to get closer to the first position to win today's match against Dunfermline. The visiting team is at the bottom of the league with only 3 wins in 17 games. Curiosity won the 3 wins were all outside the home, has just one win in their last 13 league games. Statistics between the two teams is as follows W16-D4-L0 in favor of the home team, the goal difference is 45-9 in favor of Hearts. Quote of the sign 1 down on many books. :hope:hope:hope

[scotty657]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December TOTTI3 where do you find your team news?

[Lennox]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

Kilmarnock v Dundee Utd - over 2.5 goals @ 1.99 with 188Bet (4pts)

Killie 1-1 Utd - LOSS Cracking game, tons of chances ... not enough goals. Hoping for better in Perth tomorrow. Well done those who earned a few pennies today.

[McNasara]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

Motherwell v St Mirren The Steelman are in third place with 6 points ahead and one match less than the fourth placed team (St Johnstone). Just against them they were superior in the last round (away win 3:0). Now they want to improve performance at home, where haven't been anything good. Regarding tradition of these two at Fir Park, neither team have no advantage. The Buddies are hardly took one point in the last round (2:2 in Aberdeen) and that's only one point from the last nine available for them. The last three league meetings between the sides have produced just four goals in total. Well have no new injury problems, defender Saunders is long term injured. Away team will be without midfielder Thomson, while defender Mair is doubtful. Captain Goodwin will likely be fit. Mooy and Murray are again in training. All in all a very tough game to predict. In this case only a moderate number of goals seems to me like a good bet. Maybe 1:1... 2 or 3 @1.95 (bet365) 1/10 fair>> @1.85

1:1 :clap

Rangers v Inverness CT Here we've a big difference in quality. Rangers is a leader in the standings struggling for the title, and CT is relegation material, according to my predictions for this season. Gers don't play nice to watch, but still have an advantage over Celtic, and they want to keep that +4 before Old Firm. Still don't have lost match at Ibrox, and last two wins were achieved although they weren't much better than his opponent. But that's their style, as said. Rangers have a better h2h, but they've won only one of CT's last three visits to Ibrox. Inverness have the most defeats in the league, although not in last place. After a big victory in Paisley, they've missed a great opportunity at home in last round (led 2:0 and at the end lost 3:2 against Dundee). Strikers Aluko and Naismith are out, another one Lafferty with defender Goian are in doubt for home team. But Butcher (CT coach, ex Gers player) have bigger problems with absences: defender Hogg is ruled out for the season and midfielder Davis is suspended, while Doran, Chippendale, Meekings, Proctor, Piermayr and Tudur Jones are all expected to remain on the sidelines. So here expect Rangers' win course, but I believe that away side will play open cause don't have pressure or calculations before this game. In Glasgow will be nice weather, so hope to goals... over 2,5 @1.77 (sbobet) @1.75 (pinnacle) 4/10 fair>> @1.60

2:1 :clap

Hearts today finalised all remaining November salary payments to players and the club Board also issued a statement to supporters to remain resolute and not to be swayed by the more sensationalist parties using the club's current challenges to promote themselves Finally a good news for Jambos...

4:0 amazing SPL weekend for me, unfortunately I didn't have time for analysis but totally expected results with realized profit over 14 units!!! :cigar:cigar:cigar

[scotty657]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December Well done McNasara :clap

[Lennox]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

St Johnstone v Celtic - Celtic (-1AH) @ 1.93 with 188Bet (3.5pts)

Saints 0-2 Celtic - WIN Neat!

[1875]

Re: Scotland > Weekend > Clydesdale Bank Premier League > 17-18 December

Aberdeen vs Hibernian A big six pointer this one for both clubs as they badly need the points. This is a fixture that tends to throw up goals and with Both defences being poor I expect to see a few on Saturday. Garry oconner makes the difference to the hibs front line So the loss of Leigh griffiths isn't important. Aberdeen themselves come into this on the back of a win but at st Johnstone midweek but again showed there problem by conceeding against a side struggling for fit strikers who were missing Sheridan and sandaza, however vernon is in good goal scoring form for the dons. Both teams to score @ 1.86 (betfair):eyes

Disappointed to lose this one, Especially with the chance Sodje had at the end to equalise.