Football Betting

Cup Quarter-Finals could be Destined for Stalemate

Given the option, there are few clubs who would welcome another match added to their schedule at this stage of the season. There is every chance , however, that as many as three of this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals will require a replay before it’s decided who will progress to the last four.

The one exception is probably at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea can finally put an end to Stoke City’s attempt to reach their first FA Cup Final. (more…)

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Blues’ Title Rivals to Take Advantage of Cup Obligations

Chelsea are taking a break from the Premier League this weekend to concentrate on the FA Cup and their supporters will be hoping strugglers Burnley and Wolves can do them a favour in the title race. The Blues’ surprise defeat at home to Manchester City last week has certainly opened the door for title rivals Manchester United and Arsenal, and it’s hard to believe both won’t take advantage this Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti’s team still remain narrow favourites for the crown, however. (more…)

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FA Cup

The FA Cup reaches the quarter final stage this weekend with Chelsea the firm 11/10 favourites to retain the trophy they won at Wembley in May.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side have not been on the best form in recent weeks, and host a Stoke side who were unbeaten in 2010 before Arsenal’s late show at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday. Tony Pulis’ team were my 40/1 outside tip for the Cup before the third round, and even though Chelsea might not be firing on all cylinders, their home record is terrific and I can’t see the Potters winning this one. (more…)

Posted in Championship Betting, FA Cup Betting, Football Betting, La Liga Betting, Premier League Betting, Scottish Premier Betting

A Betting Guide to this weeks Main Sporting Events

Football Betting

The FA Cup reaches the quarter final stage this weekend with Chelsea 11/10 favourites to retain the trophy they won in May. The Blues face Stoke City at Stamford Bridge whilst two of their London rivals - Fulham and Tottenham - meet at Craven Cottage. In the other ties, Reading host Aston Villa and Portsmouth face Birmingham.

In the Premier League, Manchester United can continue their title challenge with a win over Wolves at Molineux. (more…)

Posted in Championship Betting, Cricket Betting, Football Betting, Golf Betting, Horse Racing Betting, Premier League Betting, Rugby Betting, Tennis Betting, Weekly Previews

Spain are one of the perennial underachievers on football’s biggest stage. Despite boasting some of the biggest club sides and best players in the history of the sport, they haven’t progressed beyond the quarter final stage of a World Cup finals since they finished fourth way back in 1950.

However, all could change in 2010. Spain arrive in South Africa as European champions and with a 100% qualifying record and the pre-tournament favourites are fancied to finally break their World Cup hoodoo this summer. Here are four reasons why Spain are the 4/1 favourites to triumph in South Africa. (more…)

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