England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30

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[TR] [TH=class: firstColumn]Tuesday 28 August 2012[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Aston Villa v Tranmere Rovers (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]9.5[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]101.95 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Burnley v Plymouth Argyle (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]7.5[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]102.22 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Carlisle United v Ipswich Town (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.6[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.4[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.69 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Coventry City v Birmingham City (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.9[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.4[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]105.56 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Crawley Town v Bolton Wanderers (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.25[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.2[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]104.80 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Doncaster Rovers v Hull City (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.37[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]104.01 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Gillingham v Middlesbrough (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.6[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.25[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]105.56 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Leeds United v Oxford United (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.53[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.3[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]8[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.97 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Leicester City v Burton Albion (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.75[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]9[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.59 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Milton Keynes Dons v Blackburn Rovers (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.12[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.37[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.52 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Norwich City v Scunthorpe United (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.45[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]8[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.69 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Nottingham Forest v Wigan Athletic (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.62[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.7[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.70 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Preston North End v Crystal Palace (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.55[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.7[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]105.66 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Queens Park Rangers v Walsall (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]5.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]9.5[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.14 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Sheffield Wednesday v Fulham (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.6[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.25[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.47 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Stevenage v Southampton (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.6[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.6[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]2.1[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]103.17 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Stoke City v Swindon Town (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.57[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.33[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]5.75[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]104.10 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Sunderland v Morecambe (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.29[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]5.75[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]11[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]104.00 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Swansea City v Barnsley (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.53[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]6.5[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]104.41 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Watford v Bradford City (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.8[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]6[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]97.22 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]West Ham v Crewe Alexandra (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.8[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]8[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.00 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row1] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Yeovil Town v West Bromwich Albion (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.5[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.6[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.9[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]102.38 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Reading v Peterborough United (20:00 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.57[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]4.2[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]6.5[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]102.83 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TH][/TH] [TH=class: firstColumn]Wednesday 29 August 2012[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Everton v Leyton Orient (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]1.33[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]6[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]11[/TD] [TD=class: bppWidth bpp, align: center]100.76 %[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR] [TH][/TH] [TH=class: firstColumn]Thursday 30 August 2012[/TH] [TH]Home[/TH] [TH]Draw[/TH] [TH]Away[/TH] [TH=class: bppWidth]BPP[/TH] [/TR] [TR=class: row0, bgcolor: #F0F0F0] [TD=align: center][/TD] [TD=class: firstColumn]Northampton Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers (19:45 BST)[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.8[/TD] [TD=class: selectionBestOdd, align: center]3.5[/TD] 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[AHughes]

Re: Capital One Cup > 28th August These are the wrong set of fixtures.

[Dylan]

Re: Capital One Cup > 28th August Looking at the actual fixtures there are few things that jump out immediately, that I’ll be investigating further. The first is Villa vs Tranmere with Villa priced at 1.50 now. Not great odds, but despite the troubled start to the season I expect Villa to prevail here. After those performances there is a good chance that Lambert will put out his best team, as they clearly need more time together to gel. They looked a bit better in the second half vs Everton and it’s not unlikely that Lambert will stick with that team to keep the momentum of that performance going. I also quite like the look of Fulham at 2.50 . Fulham have got themselves a good squad and I think the two performances we’ve seen from Jol’s side already have signalled that they will be more than comfortable in the league this season. That might then give them a bit of freedom to have a cup run, as that’s something they’ve not done domestically in a while. Even if they do decide to mix things up a little they have decent players like Rodagella, Kasami, Frei etc to come in. I’m not underestimating Wednesday here but Fulham look a team well placed for a run in this competition. There are some decent prices on a few other Premiership teams to that are worth looking at. On paper Southampton (2.2) & West Brom (1.91) seem nicely priced. Even with a few changes I would fancy these two team to have too much form lower league opposition, especially West Brom, who will probably start Lukaku, Brunt, Rosenborg etc. I also think Ipswich at 2.6 might be a decent shout. Despite the 6-0 at the weekend, they are not a bad side and should assuming they put out a strong team be able to beat Carlisle. Again like with Villa its not unlikely that Jewell will field a strong team in this one to try and regain some form & confidence. Wolves (2.30) away at league two Northampton also is worth looking at and whilst the odds are not great on Leeds (1.50), they normally take cups quite seriously and have quite an easyish tie vs Oxford at home. In terms of upsets, I don’t see too much. Maybe Swindon at 6.5’s to beat Stoke, but even then that’s probably not as high as I would have liked for a League 1 vs Prem clash. Obviously these are just early thoughts, and i'll take a day or to mull them over. Any info from lower league punters would be greatly appreciated.

[Sir Puntalot]

Re: Capital One Cup > 28th August Post 1 corrected. :ok

[Kenton Schweppes]

Re: Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Nottingham Forest are being offered at 13/8 by Paddy Power to beat Wigan.Having seen Forest's last 2 performances they look a great attacking force but do appear to have a soft underbelly of being unable to finish teams off. Martinez will no doubt shuffle his pack as this competition won't be is priority he'll be hoping to win,but as I say not his priority. I would imagine Forest will make changes but I just think given their recent form,home advantage and at such a good price they can't be ignored.

[RedDevil92]

Re: Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Stoke-Swindon under 2.75 @1.83 4/10 10bet Stoke drew both of their matches so far. They didn't allow Arsenal great chances as their defense does work. Key offensive player Etherington is out and that is a reason why they canot do much up front. Pulis is likely to bring in some reinforcements whilst other players may leave. AS for this match, he is likely to rotate his squad as most higher ranked teams do. Swindon on the other hand started really well into the league. They gained 7 out of 9 possible points, while they haven't conceded any goals in 4 matches, including the 3-0 victory over Brighton in the first round of the Carling Cup. Now they play away from home and it should be much tougher for them. On saturday, they were leading 1-0 against MK Dons at half time with their opponents down to 10 men and Swindon didn't try much more up front to score. They just wanted to defend. This is also what they will do against Stoke, they will defend from the beginning very good and I cannot see them conceding many goals. All in all, this match looks like an underish game. I like this line very much. GL

[ThusPrider]

Re: Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Nottingham Forest vs Wigan As with midweek cup fixtures at this stage of the season, it is probably most relevant to talk about the potential squads and attitudes going into this game. Starting with Forest, a 0 - 1 away win against Fleetwood took them into the second round, in which O'Driscoll shoved out a very good side. It was a good game of football and though lowly Fleetwood failed to score, they exposed Forest on numerous occasions and were very lively in their first League Cup tie. Forest themselves looked also in the mood, and perhaps some of the errors can be forgiven being the first game of the season. In the league, Forest have made a good start. They were particularly impressive against Huddersfield in their last away match and though Rhodes scored an injury time penalty to make it 1 - 1, Forest had plenty of chances to seal the game and will feel this as two points dropped. More recently against Bolton, Forest was involved in an excellent game of football full of chances that ended 2 - 2. I'm particularly impressed with Blackstock, McGugan and Reid and also the general attacking potency. Everything seems to flow more and there is more optimism than from last season. With the new owners in charge, promotion to the Premier league will still be the aim for Forest. Though I still think O'Driscoll will put out another strong squad at home in a night to relish, especially after a positive league start. For Wigan and Martinez in charge, it has been slightly weird how the Spaniard has approached these cup competitions. Looking at the two Cup runs Wigan had last season, Martinez has put out a decent side with a few experiments around the wings and up front. About this time last year, they went away to Crystal palace and lost 2 - 1. This was just after a 3 - 0 defeat by Manchester City though Wigan had taken 5 points from their first 3 games, which is a decent start. In that game Martinez rung a few minor changes, but the performance was very mediocre. They didn't really start playing until they were 2 goals down, and the late goal by Watson against his former club came too late to give Wigan much hope. However it was worth noticing Wigan did respond well to going behind. In a less relevant FA cup tie against Swindow of league two, Wigan also lost 2 - 1 after getting the lead after a penalty was missed through McManaman, who wasn't a first team player then but there was a lot of optimism around his return. Wigan can deem themselves somewhat unfortunate to lose, especially that the winning goal was offside. However, a lot of credit has to be given to Swindon town in a win which Di Canio described as the "greatest achievement of his life". The subsequent headlines were the likes of "Swindon town giant killers" or "Lowly Swindon shocks Premier league Wigan"... at least Wigan fans can be happy with those quotes. Martinez was slightly unhappy with the defeat and said he should have made 11 changes. This is also bearing in mind Wigan were in a much worse situation in the league, being in the relegation zone and also having the worst goal difference midway through the season. I'm not a fan of using past statistics and even with those of last season, you have to ask what has changed. Wigan in my opinion has totally transformed after their most recent great escape at the end of last season. Though looking at their performances against Chelsea and Southampton, I know they can still play better after their display in their wins against the likes of Newcastle, Arsenal and Man Utd. With Forest chasing promotion and Wigan perhaps trying to survive for another season, the gaps between these clubs may be smaller than it may first feel, but however, with Wigan's great escape and the performance last season, Martinez and Whelan may have greater ambitions this season. Perhaps Martinez can feel Premier league survival is going to be easier this season especially with the optimism around the DW and their win against Southampton... but nevertheless Martinez will know it is important to remain mentally focused and will avoid getting carried away, always stating survival is our main goal... and perhaps secretly hoping for something better. But ultimately I think Martinez will try and get a cup run going. The loss of Moses to Chelsea is a big one, but Kone looks a worthy replacement and feels to have that strikers instinct, poaching a late goal against Southampton and a cool decisive finish. This is Forest's second home game of the season after a deserved 1 - 0 win over Bristol City. There will be a good attendance at the City ground, though the fact that this is live on TV in the UK will somewhat affect home and away supporters... but looking at Wigan's travelling band I feel the effects are going to be minimal for Wigan. I myself was going to the game until I realised it was on TV. No-one else I knew bothered to go so it definitely has an effect on attendance. Nevertheless I still expect a great atmosphere at the City ground on a night like this. Taking everything into account I feel this is going to be a tight game with the draw range widened. Especially with extra time and penalties unlike a reverse tie in the FA cup. This means there are slightly less incentives to pull your trousers down and commit for the win in the 89th minute... this also means that there is a smaller chance of you being caught with your trousers down and conceding. As said before Wigan is a team that will respond well to going behind, with the game against Chelsea the most recent example. Though they didn't manage to score, they created plenty of clear cut chances to do so. Wigan also enjoy throwing leads away like in some of the games mentioned earlier. Forest's most recent game with Bolton which ended 2 - 2 is also a good example and to a lesser extend their 1 - 1 against Huddersfield with the late Rhodes penalty. the the earlier game Forest managed to throw away a goal's lead but also manage to come back from 2 - 1 down. Finally, you may remember a League Cup fixture between Forest and Newcastle last season that ended 3 - 4 after extra time, a 2 -2 draw in normal time. It went in the exact order of Newcastle scoring, Forest scoring, Newcastle.. and so on in a thrilling contest at the City ground. Both sides are in good form and I see both always being in the game in a tight affair. To top it all off Coral are offering best odds on the draw at 12/5 and with it being live on Sky Sports, there is there consolation cash back offer... should any team do actually decide to pull their trousers down. Odds for the draw may drift to 5/2, though I doubt Coral will and hence: 28/8/12 FLC Nottingham Forest vs Wigan Draw 12/5 Coral 5/10 OPEN

[AHughes]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Last season the 3 that came up to the Premiership all went out at this stage due to basically sacrificing it and fielding under strength squads after they all looked at how Birmingham won the Carling Cup only to get relegated. They wanted to just focus on survivial and I do not see why the new 3 promoted teams will do the same. Southampton go to Stevenage and will be given a stern test there no doubt about that. Stevenage drew against Tottenham at their home ground last season in the FA Cup and they'll be right up for that. The young squad of Crewe Alex goes to Upton Park where they have every chance of causing an upset. West Ham were shockingly poor defensively against Swansea and if its one thing Crewe know what to do its score goals. Finally, Reading host Peterborough another side which will relish going to premier league opposition with no fear. The Posh like to play attacking football and could cause problems if Reading field a predicted weakened side. Stevenage DNB - 2.5 PaddyPower Crewe Alexandra DNB - 6.5 William Hill Peterborough DNB - 5.00 PaddyPower

[RedDevil92]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Sunderland-Morecambe AH-1.75 @1.81 4/10 10bet Sunderland's match against Reading on saturday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The players are rested now and Martin O'Neill will be hungry to win this. MON urged his players not to understimate their much weaker opponents. “The cup-tie is very important for us. We had a taste for the cup last year and the atmosphere that night against Everton in the FA Cup replay was extraordinary, and showed just what it means to the people here. We would love to do well. We have a home tie and really want to make the most of it. We just want to give it a real go and show people what we want to do." New signings Fletcher and Johnson are also likely to participate in this match. Morecambe is a team from the 4th division that lost 1-3 to Port Vale at home on saturday. They shouldn't be able to hold Sunderland down. MON wants to win this competition saying that the first match is very important. The fans are excited and there will be a lot of fans to cheer for their club. I expect a clear victory for Sunderland with at least 2 goals difference.

[RedDevil92]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 I think QPR is worth a shot as Mark Hughes revealed he will select a strong squad as they take this cup seriously. Zamora will miss this tie but Bosingwa will make his debut. In my opinion, QPR AH-1.25 is worth a shot.

[Woodgate]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Sheffield W-Fulham looks like a game with goals from both teams and over as well. Sheffield W are proven goalscorers but also conceders.

[Jase82]

Swansea -1.5 @ 2.10 - BET365. V Barnsley. I can see a number of potential shocks on the cards this round, but I can't for the life of me see this being one of them. Even if Swansea make a few changes I can see them still having too much Pace, and technical movement for Barnsley to cope with. Barnsley had a great result and performance On the first day of the new season against Boro. Since then their season has gone from bad to worse. They conceded three against wolves, and then were well beaten at the weekend, 5-1 by Brighton. I'd say Brighton are possibly the championships answer to Swansea, so that could be a decent marker to look at to see how they would cope with a side that moves the ball around nicely and keeps possession well. I don't think Barnsley are up to the defensive capabilities that would be required to hold Swansea. Maybe at home, but away they aren't particularly impressive. And I think they have bigger things to play for this season, while Swansea Can at the minute afford to play with a bit of freedom, and without the pressure that other Premier League sides will have. For some, like Villa, that have no momentum coming into games like these the pressure is too intensified.

[Jase82]

Ladbrokes, coral, and betfred all have burnley @ 1.44, which I think offers pretty good value. Plymouth were pretty awful in the last round against Pompey, and are only here courtesy of the fact we put out a side with an average age of eighteen. And that was with our thirty five year old assistant manager playing in defence. All that being said they should have ran out comfortable winners, but they created very little in the first half, before they scored a late goal, and in the second half they almost let us back into the game before scoring two very very late goals. In reality we were equal to them for about eighty seven minutes of the tie. They haven't had the best of starts to their league two season, and while burnley have lost their last two aways, they put in a great performance on the opening day to beat Bolton. I just can't see Plymouth being good enough away from home to get the better of burnley.

[Jase82]

Sheffield W-Fulham looks like a game with goals from both teams and over as well. Sheffield W are proven goalscorers but also conceders.

I was thinking Exactly the same, but I want to see what sort of team news comes out of the fulham camp before taking the plunge. Lots of changes from the away side could mean too much disruption for me.

[Jase82]

Forest v Wigan looks like another potential upset but the bookies have already factored that into their prices, with forest being made favourites. Wigan have started well, so it depends on What sort of changes they make. The win over Southampton at the weekend should have alleviated any pressure, as that was clearly a six pointer. Maybe under 2.5 goals as Wigan don't tend to be big scorers away from home, and Ali al habsi is in superb form (depending on whether he starts of course).

[Woodgate]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30

I was thinking Exactly the same' date=' but I want to see what sort of team news comes out of the fulham camp before taking the plunge. Lots of changes from the away side could mean too much disruption for me.[/quote'] I also expect Fulham to mixed it up a little bit, but I can still see the goals here. Petric could be rested but Rodallega could do some damage as well to the Sheffield defense. I expect Fulham to field a lineup with players such as Frei, Rodallega, Sidwell and Kasami and thats enough for me to get the goals scored.

[pg_yid]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 I always like to go for goals in the early rounds of the league cup. In the last few years a very high amount of games have finished over 1.5 goals, particularly in Prem vs non-Prem fixtures, and the bookies haven't really adjusted their prices accordingly. I have gone for an over 1.5 goal treble with Ladbrokes who have a 5% bonus offer on League Cup trebles this week. Sheffield Wednesday vs Fulham- Wednesday have started the season with some very exciting matches, whilst Jol is changing Fulham to be an attacking side in line with his footballing philosophy. Even if they rest players, I would imagine the general mentality at the club would be to play this pass and move, attacking football. It took a while for Fulham to shed their defensive habits of old but towards the end of last season and now at the start of this one they are a much more attacking team. As has been said, Jol would probably like to win this competition as Fulham should be safe from relegation. Villa vs Tranmere- Lambert is also one who likes attacking football as we saw last season with Norwich. As has been mentioned he could do with a win and against a side two divisions below, you'd strongly fancy this game to beat the 1.5 goal line. Reading vs Peterborough- I wouldn't touch Reading to win this game considering the performances of promoted EPL sides in the league cup in recent years. However, Peterborough are an incredibly overish side and we should see goals here. You'd fancy the away team to score, and Reading also to get on the scoresheet in front of their home fans, even if they play a weakened line up. Ladbrokes offer the best industry prices with all of these selections. It comes to 1.88 without the bonus (Stake 5/10).

[Dylan]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Ok, so I’ve just taken Ipswich to qualify against Carlisle. All the reports I’ve read regards this match seem to indicate that Jewell will go with a strong side with the aim to bounce back from that weekend defeat vs Blackpool. Prior to that things had been going ok for Ipswich, and on paper to me they look a decent enough outfit. They have no new injury worries from the weekend so Jewell does have a full squad to pick from. Carlisle have a few more issues with two of the first eleven from Saturdays win over Pompey unlikely to play. Cadamarteri has picked up a knock, and Jake Jervis a young winger from Birmingham won’t play as per the terms of his loan agreement. Ipswich to qualify 1.73 at Bet 365 (3.5 /10 units) Still mulling over Villa and West Brom bets as well.

[Jase82]

Villa v tranmere is a weird one. I was looking at tranmere to pull off a shock, but the bookies seem to have identified this one as a possible banana skin. Odds of 7 for tranmere are poor given the fact they play two tiers below villa, and aren't a top half league one side. Even both to score are poor odds @ around 1.8. I'd want above evens judging by the strengths of both sides. So all this amounts to some slight value on the home side.

[Jase82]

Crawley v Bolton under 2.5 goals @ 2.05 - StanJames. If you look at crawley's recent fixtures versus higher league opponents in the cup they tend to produce gritty tight games. I think that may be the case again here. Bolton haven't been particularly spectacular since their relegation from the premier league, and while they do possess some quality still, I doubt whether Crawley will fear them too much. I can't find to qualify in ET, and only PaddyPower have to qualify on PENS @ 12. I can easily see this going the distance.

[swindonfan]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30

Villa v tranmere is a weird one. I was looking at tranmere to pull off a shock' date=' but the bookies seem to have identified this one as a possible banana skin. Odds of 7 for tranmere are poor given the fact they play two tiers below villa, and aren't a top half league one side. Even both to score are poor odds @ around 1.8. I'd want above evens judging by the strengths of both sides. So all this amounts to some slight value on the home side.[/quote'] Yes it seems to be the same pattern amongst all the games with premier league teams against league 1 or 2. Premier league team priced around 1.5. The only one bucking the trend is West Ham who are priced much lower 1.38. doesnt make that much sense because Alladyce has said he will make a lot of changes. Although West ham have some quality back up players Maynard, diarra, vaz ta. Same with Stoke they will make maybe 8 or 9 changes but they have squad players who are almost as good some might say bad:lol as their first team. I still expect a 2nd string stoke to beat Swindon although probably by a small margin. One bet that really stands out for me is :puke:puke:puke:pukeOxford:puke:puke:puke:puke to get something at Leeds. Warnock will rest a lot of players and the squad players at Leeds are not nearly as good as west Hams or Stokes. Warnock is probably the least interested in the league cup of all managers left in the competition in my opinion and that can be a crucial factor.

[Jase82]

Yup, west ham was another one I was looking at, but I'd speculate the odds are like that because Crewe are defensively atrocious. They're the Blackpool of the lower leagues.

[mad_men]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Totally agree about Swansea -1.5 ! Besides Barnsley is having plenty of injury problems:

Defenders John Stones and Scott Golbourne were both hauled off in that game and may have to settle for a place on the bench. Bobby Hassell and Martin Cranie replaced them and could be in line for starting places, while Lee Collins provides further options at the back. Luke Steele is still struggling with a groin/stomach problem but fellow goalkeeper Ben Alnwick is available again after suspension. Midfielder David Perkins remains sidelined with a hamstring injury while Matty Done (knee), Paul Digby, Jim McNulty, Mido, Toni Silva (all hamstring) and Jim O'Brien (dislocated shoulder) are also out. Source: ClubCall

[RedDevil92]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30

One bet that really stands out for me is :puke:puke:puke:pukeOxford:puke:puke:puke:puke to get something at Leeds. Warnock will rest a lot of players and the squad players at Leeds are not nearly as good as west Hams or Stokes. Warnock is probably the least interested in the league cup of all managers left in the competition in my opinion and that can be a crucial factor.

Oxford has several players ruled out through injuries plus further players being doubts for this one. Better to await the startin line-ups.

[HastGill1]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 West Ham v Crewe Think West Ham look very short at 1.36, wouldn't have thought anyone should be taking that. As mentioned above Crewe score and concede most games and West Ham will be making tons of changes as Big Sam usually treats this comp with a fair amount of contempt. The odds aren't the greatest, I was hoping for nearer to 2.3 but that was probably a bit optimistic, evens will do for a small play. West Ham will probably change at least 8 or 9 players I imagine, would fancy Crewe to notch a goal against a reserve team. Both to Score - 2.0 - boyles - 2.5 Points Short note about the Gills if anyone is thinking of having a bet on that game, think we look a bit short to be honest both sides have had a good start to the season, Middlesborough will obviously be making changes as promotion is the target and despite us winning all our games so far this season mad dog Allen has averaged about 5 changes in each game so christ knows what team we will be fielding. I wouldn't bet on it.

[Kenton Schweppes]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30

Yes it seems to be the same pattern amongst all the games with premier league teams against league 1 or 2. Premier league team priced around 1.5. The only one bucking the trend is West Ham who are priced much lower 1.38. doesnt make that much sense because Alladyce has said he will make a lot of changes. Although West ham have some quality back up players Maynard, diarra, vaz ta. Same with Stoke they will make maybe 8 or 9 changes but they have squad players who are almost as good some might say bad:lol as their first team. I still expect a 2nd string stoke to beat Swindon although probably by a small margin. One bet that really stands out for me is :puke:puke:puke:pukeOxford:puke:puke:puke:puke to get something at Leeds. Warnock will rest a lot of players and the squad players at Leeds are not nearly as good as west Hams or Stokes. Warnock is probably the least interested in the league cup of all managers left in the competition in my opinion and that can be a crucial factor.

Even if Leeds make changes he's talking about fielding Andy Gray and Adam Drury both of whom are experienced players. Oxford have some key players out too and it may be a tight affair but its hard to see how Leeds won't prevail. Leeds are rarely on the end of a cup defeat from a team lower down the pyramid than themselves. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-v-oxford-united-warnock-forced-to-utilise-whole-squad-1-4866856

[kal_Dhillon]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30

Even if Leeds make changes he's talking about fielding Andy Gray and Adam Drury both of whom are experienced players. Oxford have some key players out too and it may be a tight affair but its hard to see how Leeds won't prevail. Leeds are rarely on the end of a cup defeat from a team lower down the pyramid than themselves. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/latest-whites-news/leeds-united-v-oxford-united-warnock-forced-to-utilise-whole-squad-1-4866856

Don't think he will mess with the defence one bit.He has in interviews said he wants to get them to build an understanding.Diouf will probably start to build up some fitness provided his contract talks hasn't collapsed.Youngsters like Byram & Dom Poleon might get a chance to get a run out.Couple of transfer listed players like Pugh & Nunez will most likely get a run out.Don't think its a bad team thats going to be out there.Im pretty confident warnock wants to win this game & try to get a lucrative money spinning 3rd round cup tie if he can with money being tight at elland road due to the alleged takeover.

[RedDevil92]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2194392/Capital-One-Cup-Football-League-clubs-forced-play-strong-sides.html Well, let's see how this one works. According to this, teams like Leeds are forced to play their best players.

[RedDevil92]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Another nice match is Yeovil-West Bromwich. WBA's coach Clarke targets League Cup run with the cup victory being his target. Therefore he will field a strong side where new signing Rosenberg could mark his debut while fellow striker Odemwingie is a injury doubt. Odds seem to be ok under these circumstances as there is a two league gap between these teams. Yeovil may be on the top of the third division but they won't reain there. Over 2.5 seems also very interesting as I can see this easily ending 1:2.

[Dylan]

Re: England > Capital One Cup > August 28-30 Totally agree on West Brom. The price has dropped a tiny bit from when I mentioned them earlier in the thread but they still look good value at 5/6. Clarke may make a few changes but I doubt he will do anything drastic, and there should be 5 or so of the first 11 from Saturday still in the team. As RedDevil points out both the manager Clarke and James Morrison have spoke this week about wanting to have a good cup run and similar to my thoughts on Fulham they look well placed to do so. They have a good squad and early performances in the league would suggest that they will be comfortable enough to not have any major worries this season. West Brom to win 1.83 at Ladbrokes (3.5 / 10 units) Will also take Villa as well, give the rise in price to 5/9 now. There is no suggestion that Lambert will make major changes other than for the suspended Clark. He doesn’t have the squad capable of rotating anyway, and I think his first 11 need a lot more practice together after that performance on the weekend. They did play a little better in the last 30 minutes or so and I’m sure he’ll put out a similar team to try and regain that impetus. It will also be important to get a win and a decent performance in front of the home fans. Villa -0.5AH 1.53 at Bet365 (5 /10 units)