StevieDay1983 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 The draw for the 2016/17 Europa League Quarter Finals was made earlier today and it provided some tough ties for us punters. The bookies might suggest favourites in all four first leg matches but there is more than meets the eye in a few of these match-ups. @delfino, @KikoCy, @giraldi, @Icongene, @dogmeister, @rangers234, @ElPrincipito007, @KingSoccertips, @vasilli07, @betcatalog, @immortal--, @DW_United, @discipline, @WinningAdvice, and @CloughandTaylor, you all had some fair points to make on the previous round of action. What are your thoughts here? Right now, if I had to make calls on the outcomes of the games I would back a draw between Ajax and Schalke... maybe a draw no bet for Schalke, draw no bet for Man Utd away in Anderlecht as well, Celta Vigo to beat Genk (but I think Genk will be tough to beat and could sneak it over two legs), and then Lyon to beat Besiktas. immortal-- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraldi Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Tough decision to be made indeed, to not bet included. I am very disappointed I lost one of my three favourites – Roma (2 remains Ajax and Anderlecht) At first sight, without any closer information, what to say? Schalke has some problems with only few points over relegation zone and 2 games against 2 “colleagues” just around the EL game against Ajax. Ajax stays OK and has full power activated for the finish anyway just few points behind Feyenoord . If Ajax beat Feyenoord on 2nd April will also beat Shalke. Anderlecht, another team on very good shape against a team that does not feel very well. But here the last word has KikoCy. I will back Anderlecht anyway We can say that Genk and Celta finished the problems in their leagues so all the attention is on CL. A kind of lottery in my opinion so if I will bet I will choose the better price. Genk @6.00 is very good I have no idea about Lyon-Besiktas but the odds 1.53 I do not like. Depends what I will find until middle of April I will take my decision. Anyway 6.50 is huge. Lyon is not a super team at the moment ( au contraire ) and Besiktas is not a small nor easy team … Gidds and StevieDay1983 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDay1983 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 As these games draw ever closer, do any of you guys have any thoughts on what to back? I really think Manchester United are worth backing away from home to win. Anderlecht will be tough but this is the sort of game where I can see Mourinho getting his side to grind out a draw or even a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icongene Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I think Man U are sadly going to win it but there's fcuk all value in them at this stage outright (sitting around 2.10). Im looking at the rest of the pack I'm tempted to back Celta at 7s. They've got a favourable draw and seem to have given up on La Liga and decided Europe is the goal. Remember they can still claim a Champions League spot here and that must be a HUGE motivator. They play in a good league and have already put out one of the favourites in Shakhtar. They went to Russia too and put in a very professional performance so I like them on a small stake outright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malabgd Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 AFC Ajax v Schalke 04 AFC Ajax: Dolberg (25/13 f, probably in), Schöne (25/7 f, suspended) Schalke 04: Stambouli (18/0 m, doubtful), Choupo-Moting (23/3 f), Coke (2/0 d), Baba (13/0 d), Naldo (18/1 d), Uchida (0/0 d), Aogo (5/0 d), Embolo (7/2 f) Anderlecht v Manchester United Anderlecht: Lukasz Teodorczyk (30/20 f, top scorer, doubtful), Andy Najar (9/0 m, probably out) Manchester United: Antonio Valencia (25/1 m), Ashley Young (8/0 m), David De Gea (29/0 first goalkeeper)(all doubtful), Wayne Rooney (19/2 f, captain), Juan Mata (22/6 m, 2nd top scorer), Phil Jones (14/0 d), Chris Smalling (15/1 d) Daily updated injuries and suspensions information from more then 100 football leagues and competitions worldwide at: www.injuriesandsuspensions.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic0024 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Europa League: Schalke have drawn their last 3 games in Europa League. Celta Vigo have won their last 3 games in Europa League. Man Utd are undefeated in their last 6 games in Europa League. Interesting 17 Football Streaks for 13.04.2017 ... http://eurofootballrumours.com/football-streaks-13-04-2017 Edited April 13, 2017 by Magic0024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikoCy Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Ajax win @ 2.4 Lyon win & BTTS @ 2.875 Celta @ 1.667 or O2.5 @ 1.9 Marcos Rojo anytime card @ 3 Will also lump a small amount on an acca of the first picks @ 34.51. With Celta O2.5 it's 39.33. Edited April 13, 2017 by KikoCy replaced Celta win with O2.5 StevieDay1983 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcalo Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 There is something about the Man U fixture...are they going to lose? I think they might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorkuk Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, andrewcalo said: There is something about the Man U fixture...are they going to lose? I think they might. With the match against Chelsea on sunday it would be foolish not to rest some key players. Maybe a draw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcalo Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 29 minutes ago, doctorkuk said: With the match against Chelsea on sunday it would be foolish not to rest some key players. Maybe a draw? It strikes me as the type of game where United generally go tits up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasilli07 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) 36 minutes ago, doctorkuk said: With the match against Chelsea on sunday it would be foolish not to rest some key players. Maybe a draw? I doubt they will rest players. Winning the EL guarantees them a CL group stage spot. If they wanted to qualify through the league, they would have given up on the EL long ago. Their inconsistent league form doesn't make things easier for them. Edited April 13, 2017 by vasilli07 StevieDay1983 and andrewcalo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthethings Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I will probably be on Anderlecht to win, FWIW. Home dogs are undervalued in KOs in this competition...I'm sure that Man Utd would approach the return leg the same whether the first match finishes 1-1 or 1-0. To me the wild card is Ibra. They didn't have the likes of him before. Last year they lost away to Midtyjjand and Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icongene Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Confirmed that Kasper Dolberg is back in the team for tonight for Ajax which is a huge boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDay1983 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 3 hours ago, vasilli07 said: I doubt they will rest players. Winning the EL guarantees them a CL group stage spot. If they wanted to qualify through the league, they would have given up on the EL long ago. Their inconsistent league form doesn't make things easier for them. I agree. I think their full focus is on the Europa League now. I think they know deep down that a top four finish is not realistic any more. They are arguably the strongest side left in the Europa League so it's a great opportunity to earn Champions League football next season. I'm expecting a strong line-up and strong showing from United tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcalo Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Looks like a classic Derby clash tonight then @StevieDay1983! I'm betting against them. Better get tooled up son lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDay1983 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, andrewcalo said: Looks like a classic Derby clash tonight then @StevieDay1983! I'm betting against them. Better get tooled up son lol Bring your betting slip, your pen, and your coins fella! I'm gonna give you a Celtic smile! I'm so confident... I'm putting my £10 free bet with Sky Bet on it... and that's not even a cheap affiliate plug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthu7 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 not being cheeky/ genuine question. why would you bet £10 to get back £7.50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcalo Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 19 minutes ago, tomthu7 said: not being cheeky/ genuine question. why would you bet £10 to get back £7.50? Yeah @StevieDay1983 why just £7.50? Are you desperate for £7.50 or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcalo Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, andrewcalo said: Yeah @StevieDay1983 why just £7.50? Are you desperate for £7.50 or something? @StevieDay1983 do you need to borrow £7.50? EDIT: £7.50 - that's how much a ticket to see Swansea will cost you next season Edited April 13, 2017 by andrewcalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjack Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 lyon besiktas was dodgy af Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDay1983 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Well, what a load of shit that was! Thanks Jose you massive douchebag. The man who was the master of closing up a 1-0 win now can't even close up a book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcalo Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcalo Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 The result fucked me too, the grey haired wonder twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sajtion Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 i was celebrating when anderlecht scored an equaliser and i bagged a nice profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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