Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

[staffy]

[TABLE=class: couponTable] [TR] [TH][/TH] [TH=class: firstColumn]Friday 2 March 2012[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [TH] [/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Blackpool v Hull City (19:45 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.4 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.75 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]106.08 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TH] [/TH] [TH=class: firstColumn]Saturday 3 March 2012[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [TH] [/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Barnsley v Nottingham Forest (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.2 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.3 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.2 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]107.01 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Birmingham City v Derby County (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 1.61 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.8 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 5.79 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]105.49 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Crystal Palace v Peterborough United (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.13 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.3 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.75 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]103.92 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Doncaster Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.62 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.26 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.62 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]106.87 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Ipswich Town v Bristol City (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 1.9 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.45 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 4.48 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]103.69 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Leicester City v Coventry City (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 1.76 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.8 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 5.5 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]101.32 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Millwall v Reading (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.87 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.29 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.5 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]105.24 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Portsmouth v Middlesbrough (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.64 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.26 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.53 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]108.08 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Watford v Burnley (15:00 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.44 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.27 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.9 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]106.05 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Leeds United v Southampton (17:20 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.59 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.26 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.65 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]107.02 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TH] [/TH] [TH=class: firstColumn]Sunday 4 March 2012[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [TH] [/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0] [TD][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn] Cardiff City v West Ham (12:45 GMT) [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.6 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 3.4 [/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd] 2.7 [/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp]104.91 %[/TD] [TD=class: tvListings][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

[dj rob]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 Middlesbrough AH0 1.8 Pinnacle 4/10 I always like Boro away from home (8-3-4) and I think if a team wins here it will be Boro. Draw looks likely, too, as last three encounters ended without a winner. Portsmouth is a home team and will fight till the end but in this match, I feel, it won´t be enough. Since their last win vs. Peterboro on 28th of Jan they only scored two goals in five matches. Boro achieved some decent away results at Leicester, Sunderland and Millwall recently...must bet for me. Barnsley 2.88 Pinnacle 3/10 Outstanding odds for the home side who won 8 matches at home (2 draws, lost 7). Nottingham is favourite? I don´t buy this, even if they reached an impressive result at Birmingham. Seen over the course of this season, they lost after they beat a strong team (e.g. win @Blackpool earlier this season). Barnsley usually score (and concede), but offers more goals than Forest. Both defenses look a little shaky. So the goal line looks wrong being set at 2.25 @ 1,81, but I don´t like betting on goals, just a hint for those who do these kind of bets. Barnsley is overish at home (10 overs/7 unders), Nottingham away (8 overs/7 unders)...both to score looks like a good bet, too. The draw offers no value in this matchup, so I voted for a straight bet instead of an AH option.

[Jase82]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 The Championship could get interesting if we go bust before the end of the season. All our results will be expunged... Will happen if we don't get some fundage before end of April. As for Saturday's game, be careful as we could have players returning, and the week off has given the squad a chance to recuperate... I'd have said that all the value will be gone on Boro before KO, and at such a skinny price for the DNB I'd rather take the draw, as that seems a very likely scenario. Should be another low scoring affair though with Luke Varney struggling, and no one else to really step up to the goal scoring plate. Also the loss of top scorer Huselklepp leaves us without a viable goal threat. In the absence of Luke Varney that means we will struggle up top.

[cantspell]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

The Championship could get interesting if we go bust before the end of the season. All our results will be expunged... Will happen if we don't get some fundage before end of April. As for Saturday's game, be careful as we could have players returning, and the week off has given the squad a chance to recuperate... I'd have said that all the value will be gone on Boro before KO, and at such a skinny price for the DNB I'd rather take the draw, as that seems a very likely scenario. Should be another low scoring affair though with Luke Varney struggling, and no one else to really step up to the goal scoring plate. Also the loss of top scorer Huselklepp leaves us without a viable goal threat. In the absence of Luke Varney that means we will struggle up top.

Jase, I can't believe that things have got so much worse for you, really fear for you now. Hope you will be playing the Eagles on 17/4. Best of luck mate

[BIG X]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 4pts - Cardiff v West Ham - over 2.5 goals @ 2.08 Betfair Cardiff have gone overs in 5 out of their last 6 home games - scoring 3 goals themselves on 3 occasions and only keeping 1 clean sheet. Won 3-1 in their last home fixture West Ham have gone over 4 out of their last 6 away games - only failing to score once themselves and only keeping one clean sheet. Won 1-4 in their last away fixture

[sportxtipster]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 Blackpool vs Hull City With just 1 striker available as Taylor-Fletcher and Matt Philips are out, Blackpool will not be able to offer same attacking football with the same quality! Hull are having just 1 goals conceded in last 5 and scored just 3 in the match with Bristol City! with just 3 times going over 2.5 goals in their away games, in last 17 away games, Hull are no threat to lose this bet! under 2.5 goals @ 1.85 with Pinnacle Sports

[Jase82]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

Blackpool vs Hull City With just 1 striker available as Taylor-Fletcher and Matt Philips are out, Blackpool will not be able to offer same attacking football with the same quality! Hull are having just 1 goals conceded in last 5 and scored just 3 in the match with Bristol City! with just 3 times going over 2.5 goals in their away games, in last 17 away games, Hull are no threat to lose this bet! under 2.5 goals @ 1.85 with Pinnacle Sports

Why do you think Blackpool have only one fit striker? By my reckoning they have Roman Bednar, Kevin Phillips, Tom Ince and Brett Ormerod available. Is LuaLua available too? Don't disagree with the bet in principle, but Hull do posess some pretty decent offensive players at this level, who may find it an easier task scoring past this Blackpool defence. Also, Matt Phillips is a winger.

[BIG X]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 5pts - Blackpooll v Hull - Corner handicap Blackpool - 1 @ 1.95 Bet365 Hull are a well organised side under Barmby and they have the tightest defence in the Championship. I think it will be hard for Blackpool to break them down tonight, but I expect them to be on top for large periods of the game and I think they can cover this corner hanicap in the process. Blackpool have managed 3,6,11,11,6 and 8 corners in their last 6 home games. In these matches they would have covered this handicap 4 out of 6 games. Hull have managed 3,5,3,5,3 and 2 in their last 6 away games. In these matches they would have only beaten this handicap once in 6.

[Mindfulness]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 Watford V Burnley Draw @ 12/5 (Betfair) 1 Unit My tipping of draws has been appauling this season but a game in the championship has caught my eye for tommorow. We approach this fixture with both teams having lost 2 on the bounce. Watford have conceded 7 goals in the last 2 games but their home record is fairly acceptable reading: W7 D4 L6. They are currently 12 points above the relegation zone and as a result there is little or no pressure on them. Manager Sean Dyce is doing a great job there and I expect them to be fine. Burnley are coming into this one off the back of a 1-3 home defeat against Millwall, this would have a been a nasty setback to their dwindling playoff aspirations and I think 11^th place is just about their level at present. Inconsistency reigns supreme for Howe’s team and we should note their incredibly polarised away record: W8 D0 L8. It seems they are a do or die side on the road and are yet to draw away this season. Due to the recent defeats and poor defending of these two sides I expect the onus will be on defence for this match with neither side wanting to give things away on the cheap. We have two sides of comparable strength in my view and given the present circumstances they may just cancel each other out here to give Burnley that first away draw of the season.

[Kumanovac]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 I agree with Jase on Portsmouth, not to score @1,65 (local) is an obvious bet. But, my main pick is Crystal Palace Team over 1,5 goals @2,3 The guests are pretty sloppy in defence and taking into consideration Palace's last win in the Cham (4:0 against Watford) it is a good price. They do not score often, but they may have started a good period. Leeds BTS&over @2,3 Both offensive sides, many variable scorers in McCormack, Snodgrass, Lambert, Lallana, Sharp...

[Mindfulness]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

But' date=' my main pick is [b']Crystal Palace Team over 1,5 goals @2,3 The guests are pretty sloppy in defence and taking into consideration Palace's last win in the Cham (4:0 against Watford) it is a good price. They do not score often, but they may have started a good period.

The 4-0 against Watford was mainly due to some hilarious Watford defending more than anything else. I personally don't see a radical change in Palace's 'for' column for the remainder of this season but I do think you may have uncovered a good bet for this game. Peterborough have defensive issues at the momment which adds weight to your selection: http://www.skysports.com/football/match_preview/0,,11065_3409123,00.html

[Jase82]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 Luke Varney, Dave Kitson and David Norris all return tomorrow. Liam Lawrence is rated at 50/50, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him make the bench at least.

[Mindfulness]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

Luke Varney' date=' Dave Kitson and David Norris all return tomorrow. Liam Lawrence is rated at 50/50, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him make the bench at least.[/quote'] If Liam Lawrence does make the bench it'll be for Cardiff as he's off to the bluebirds on-loan. I would offer you Lennie Lawrence but we need him.

[Jase82]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

If Liam Lawrence does make the bench it'll be for Cardiff as he's off to the bluebirds on-loan. I would offer you Lennie Lawrence but we need him.

ahhhh fcuk... That's us up the creek then! Zero creativity.

[CiderHead]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 Barnsley have won three out of the last five games at home and have picked up 26 points with a 8-2-7 record. Forest have won just two in the last eight away from home and have been poor all season. They have a 5-1-9 record picking up 16 points so I don't see how they are priced up as favourites. I backed Barnsley at home to Portsmouth who are in a similair situation to Forest at the moment. I'm quite happy to take Barnsley at 2.8 WilliamHill

[BIG X]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

5pts - Blackpooll v Hull - Corner handicap Blackpool - 1 @ 1.95 Bet365 Hull are a well organised side under Barmby and they have the tightest defence in the Championship. I think it will be hard for Blackpool to break them down tonight, but I expect them to be on top for large periods of the game and I think they can cover this corner hanicap in the process. Blackpool have managed 3,6,11,11,6 and 8 corners in their last 6 home games. In these matches they would have covered this handicap 4 out of 6 games. Hull have managed 3,5,3,5,3 and 2 in their last 6 away games. In these matches they would have only beaten this handicap once in 6.

9 - 5 to Blackpool on corners. A nice win to start the weekend with. Well done to all other winners.

[Kumanovac]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

The 4-0 against Watford was mainly due to some hilarious Watford defending more than anything else. I personally don't see a radical change in Palace's 'for' column for the remainder of this season but I do think you may have uncovered a good bet for this game. Peterborough have defensive issues at the momment which adds weight to your selection: http://www.skysports.com/football/match_preview/0' date=,11065_3409123,00.html

Yes, I saw the goals - it was pretty odd how they allowed Palace. Nevertheless, when you start scoring (in one way or another) it is a moral boost for the next games and I feel like the luck is on your side too. :)

[luckotheoirish]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 IPSWICH @4/5 stakes 1/10.....Padraig powers....I've opposed Bristol city on a couple of occasions recently and I'm going to do so again today.Ipswich have only won 7 Out of 15 at home but recently they thumped West Ham 5-1 and Cardiff 3-0 on their own patch. Bristol city are 4-3-10 away with a goal diff of -16 on their travels.On top of this they may have potentially 6 players missing today through injury.They are bottom of the form table with 1 point from their last 18 scoring 3 and conceding 15.they've set up a base training camp near Ipswich in the hope of turning their fortunes around....not sure if it will work though and I'm on the tractor boys today....

[Kumanovac]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 ^^ Is Bullard expected to play?

[Guest]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

4pts - Cardiff v West Ham - over 2.5 goals @ 2.08 Betfair Cardiff have gone overs in 5 out of their last 6 home games - scoring 3 goals themselves on 3 occasions and only keeping 1 clean sheet. Won 3-1 in their last home fixture West Ham have gone over 4 out of their last 6 away games - only failing to score once themselves and only keeping one clean sheet. Won 1-4 in their last away fixture

Agreed. Cardiff are ranked 2nd in goals scored at home, while West Ham are ranked 4th in goals scored away this season, and both sides looks to be full strength for the game.

[xfx]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 I've taken a huge leap of faith with reading. They've been outstanding lately, with 5 wins on the trot and letting in none. Millwall has not been doing so well, coupled with the historic advantage of reading's meeting with millwall, I'm sided towards a reading win.

[sportxtipster]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4 Crystal Palace vs Peterborough The inability of Palace to win games, to be decisive is something that push me to get this bet! 6 of the last 8 games have been ended with draws and here including also the cup game. Peterborough are having not enough strength to win in London, but they are able to get one point. The difference of 10 points from the red line is not a big one and they should be careful by now! draw @ 3.66 with Pinnacle Sports Millwall vs Reading Away side has already 5 wins in a row, but I think can make the 6th! The Den is not anymore a fortress and Millwall lost to weaker sides than the Royals. McDermott's men are set to win also here in order to go on automatic promotion places. Will be hard for them, but they are a serious side in this league and are having no injuries or suspension! Liam Trotter misses for Millwall. expect Reading to win @ 2.40 with bet365

[Mindfulness]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

Watford V Burnley Draw @ 12/5 (Betfair) 1 Unit My tipping of draws has been appauling this season but a game in the championship has caught my eye for tommorow. We approach this fixture with both teams having lost 2 on the bounce. Watford have conceded 7 goals in the last 2 games but their home record is fairly acceptable reading: W7 D4 L6. They are currently 12 points above the relegation zone and as a result there is little or no pressure on them. Manager Sean Dyce is doing a great job there and I expect them to be fine. Burnley are coming into this one off the back of a 1-3 home defeat against Millwall, this would have a been a nasty setback to their dwindling playoff aspirations and I think 11^th place is just about their level at present. Inconsistency reigns supreme for Howe’s team and we should note their incredibly polarised away record: W8 D0 L8. It seems they are a do or die side on the road and are yet to draw away this season. Due to the recent defeats and poor defending of these two sides I expect the onus will be on defence for this match with neither side wanting to give things away on the cheap. We have two sides of comparable strength in my view and given the present circumstances they may just cancel each other out here to give Burnley that first away draw of the season.

FT: Watford 3-2 Burnley = BET LOST, My shocking run with betting on draws continues. I think I will have to revert to the instinct method when it comes to stalemates as my technical resoning just doesn't seem to cut it when it comes to predicting draws. Also having some bad luck but can't complain today as it was 2 muppet back lines bungling it to the death. "The onus on defence" was nowhere to be seen.

[luckotheoirish]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

IPSWICH @4/5 stakes 1/10.....Padraig powers....I've opposed Bristol city on a couple of occasions recently and I'm going to do so again today.Ipswich have only won 7 Out of 15 at home but recently they thumped West Ham 5-1 and Cardiff 3-0 on their own patch. Bristol city are 4-3-10 away with a goal diff of -16 on their travels.On top of this they may have potentially 6 players missing today through injury.They are bottom of the form table with 1 point from their last 18 scoring 3 and conceding 15.they've set up a base training camp near Ipswich in the hope of turning their fortunes around....not sure if it will work though and I'm on the tractor boys today....

3-0, bet won....

[Guest]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

Agreed. Cardiff are ranked 2nd in goals scored at home' date=' while West Ham are ranked 4th in goals scored away this season, and both sides looks to be full strength for the game.[/quote'] Dammit, my 7th straight match LOSS in a row. Haven't had any luck this week.

[BIG X]

Re: Weekend > Championship > March 2/3/4

4pts - Cardiff v West Ham - over 2.5 goals @ 2.08 Betfair Cardiff have gone overs in 5 out of their last 6 home games - scoring 3 goals themselves on 3 occasions and only keeping 1 clean sheet. Won 3-1 in their last home fixture West Ham have gone over 4 out of their last 6 away games - only failing to score once themselves and only keeping one clean sheet. Won 1-4 in their last away fixture

0 - 2 West Ham = Loss After a terrible first half from both teams we had more than enough chances for the 3 goals in this match. Although Cardiff were still poor they hit the woodwork twice and Maynard missed a couple of great chances for West Ham.