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Sunday, 5 April 2026

European Tour 4- German Darts Grand Prix Day 2 Picks 2026 (Sunday 5th April)

The middle day of the European Tour events sees the big Seeds enter the tournament and that means a lot of Second Round action to be completed across two Sessions.

At the German Grand Prix, that middle day is a Sunday rather than a Saturday and the tournament looks a wide open one without the current top two in the World Rankings and Gerwyn Price.

We have already had a number of upsets through the First Round and so the big names that have travelled to Germany have to be careful- once again there have been plenty of complaints about issues getting into Europe for this event, which may see more players pull out of events going forward, but those problems crossing the border will feel much more troubling if players do not make use of the open tournament and at least make it through to the final day.


Jermaine Wattimena-Niels Zonneveld over 5.5 180s: These two compatriots have played one close match on the European Tour this season that lasted ten Legs and a similar distance should see plenty of maximums being hit.

The layers are finding it hard to separate Jermaine Wattimena and Niels Zonneveld in the outright market and you can make a case for both.

The former has not had the most consistent season, but had a solid Players Championship outing last Monday and Jermaine Wattimena remains dangerous. He will certainly feel he can get the better of Niels Zonneveld if the World Number 39 is not able to produce a stronger performance than the one he had on Saturday, although Zonneveld continued to pile in the maximums.

Niels Zonneveld can go a long way to covering this total maximum mark on his own, but Jermaine Wattimena is capable when he finds his rhythm and clearing the 5.5 line may be the best approach to take.


Danny Noppert to win & most 180s v Ritchie Edhouse: The consistency at hitting the maximums has helped Danny Noppert take his game to the next level and that power scoring can see him edge past Ritchie Edhouse in the Second Round.

2026 has been an inconsistent year on the Tour so far for Ritchie Edhouse.

While he has fought through to Qualify for a couple of European Tour events, he has not really put together any solid form at the Players Championship. The opening win here will have given Edhouse confidence and he deserves respect as a former European Champion when he surprised a lot of people in 2024.

Backing that up has been difficult and Danny Noppert should find a way past him back into another Finals Day at one of the European Tour events this season.


Luke Woodhouse-Kim Huybrechts over 5.5 180s: He may have entered the German Grand Prix as the World Number 59, but there have been some signs that Kim Huybrechts has rediscovered some of his best form on the oche.

He was a strong winner in the First Round and has put together some decent results on the floor, although not quite pushing into contention to win an event.

The 6-3 win over Peter Wright may have been easier with stronger finishing, but Kim Huybrechts smashed in four maximums in those nine Legs and he has been a big scorer in the past.

Luke Woodhouse is another that finds plenty of maximums and this could be a good Second Round match with the Belgian being underrated as a significant underdog.

Both players will be looking for the strong scoring to put themselves in a position to have enough goes at a double to earn the victory and they are more than capable of covering this 5.5 180s line as long as the match is not a blowout.

The expectation is that we will see at least nine Legs and that could see the two players have enough time to surpass this mark.


Josh Rock to win & most 180s v Ryan Joyce: The Premier League has been challenging for Josh Rock, but he has picked up at least one win in each of the last two Nights.

He may not Qualify for the Play Offs, but that will have helped Josh Rock's confidence nad there have been some better signs about the performances being produced in that tournament setting.

It should be noted that Rock has largely played pretty well outside of the Premier League this season and he should be able to produce the most maximums in this contest with Relentless.

Ryan Joyce will be steady and he will believe in his doubling- that has always been a strength and so Josh Rock will have to be a little wary about this opponent.

However, Joyce had been struggling a little bit prior to the First Round win on Saturday and an improving Josh Rock should complete the Match Double.


Nathan Aspinall to win & most 180s v Ricardo Pietreczko: The home fans are going to be right behind Pikachu, but Nathan Aspinall's scoring power gives him the real edge in this contest.

It will be really important to not get engrossed in Ricardo Pietreczko's antics, nor getting involved with the crowd and so there is going to be some mental pressure on Nathan Aspinall in this one.

He has not been happy about issues he has had getting to Germany, while The Asp has not been playing at his very best over the last three weeks. Some of the draws have landed him in some tough spots, which is the case again here, but Pietreczko has also been struggling for form.

Ricardo Pietreczko had lost five matches in a row before edging out Ian White in a last Leg decider in the First Round- being able to win in that manner will give him belief, but Nathan Aspinall may have too much scoring for the home player and that can give him every opportunity of still be playing here on Monday.


Martin Schindler to win & over 1.5 180s v Brendan Dolan: There are big expectations on Martin Schindler, but the start to the 2026 season has largely been disappointing.

He will feel confident in this Second Round match up against Brendan Dolan- Martin Schindler beat him 6-1 earlier this year and has won the last four against Dolan.

However, Martin Schindler will know that the home fans are expecting a deep run in this tournament.

Last year he did have some solid European Tour outings, but Schindler has won one match in the previous three events already played this season. He will want to start putting some consistent results together and that begins by seeing off a Brendan Dolan who has been struggling for consistency of his own since Players Championship 5 in late February.

Martin Schindler is still a solid maximum hitter and he will need those scores to put himself in a position to be playing on the last day at home and it does feel like he has enough to win this match.

MY PICKS: Jermaine Wattimena-Niels Zonneveld Over 5.5 180s @ 1.83 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Danny Noppert to Win & Most 180s @ 2.30 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Luke Woodhouse-Kim Huybrechts Over 5.5 180s @ 1.72 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Josh Rock to Win & Most 180s @ 2.05 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Nathan Aspinall to Win & Most 180s @ 1.72 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Martin Schindler to Win & Over 1.5 180s @ 2.20 Bet365 (1 Unit)

German Darts Grand Prix Update: 1-1, - 0.39 Units (2 Units Staked, - 19.50% Yield)

Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Tennis Picks 2022 (April 5th)

Rain decimated the day's play at the ATP Marrakech tournament on Monday, while I did not really have the time to look through the WTA matches scheduled at Charleston and stuck with the two selections for the day.

Tuesday is another tough looking day with plenty of players making their first appearances on the clay courts in 2022 and I think that there have been few options.

I am not able to write out full analysis of any of the Picks for Tuesday, but both come from the WTA Charleston event, which is already entering the Second Round later in the day.


MY PICKS: Anastasia Gasanova - 2.5 Games @ 1.91 Bet Fred (2 Units)
Sloane Stephens - 1.5 Games @ 1.83 Bet Victor (2 Units)

Friday, 5 April 2019

Weekend Football Picks 2019 (April 5-8)

I had a very strong Fantasy Football GW32 with 110 points produced through the Double GameWeek, but that means I am going to head into GW33 with slightly fewer than the eleven players you can start in any given week.

With just six Premier League games to be played this weekend I think there will be a number of people in a similar boat, although every point matters at this stage of the season. I would even suggest playing an additional transfer even for the cost of 4 points if you need to, but pick a player that is guaranteed to start as that should mean at least 2 of those points are returned.

I very rarely choose a goalkeeper or defender to lose points on because of their limited chances of a return, but a midfielder and striker can make up for those 'hits' taken very quickly.


The players I identified last week in my Fantasy portion of the thread turned out to be very good selections so I am hoping some readers would have benefited. The outstanding contributions in the Double GameWeek came from the top three Defenders I had selected, while all three higher priced strikers all scored too.

The Defenders were the best on the GW though with Cesar Azpilicueta scoring and keeping a clean sheet, Aymeric Laporte being involved in both clean sheets and adding an assist and Luke Shaw adding an assist even though the late Watford goal at Old Trafford was a blow in taking away the clean sheet.

With a smaller amount of Premier League games to be played this weekend I am going to have fewer players selected, but you can read my thoughts on the Weekend games from the Premier League and FA Cup and the Fantasy thoughts below.


Southampton v Liverpool Pick: The opening Premier League game of the weekend comes on Friday night from St Mary's as both Southampton and Liverpool chase the points they need to fulfil different ambitions.

The home team will be looking for one more win to really begin to feel they have enough points to avoid relegation. The 0-1 win at Brighton last weekend was a big result for Southampton who have won 3 of their last 4 Premier League games and their last 2 at St Mary's against Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur.

While the win over Spurs was a big result, Southampton know they could have been in a big hole by half time as they were being dominated by the top four club. That is a concern when they get ready to take on a Liverpool team who have won 4 in a row in all competitions and seem to have a little bit of fortune on their side as late goals have gone their way.

Liverpool have a solid away record in the Premier League and they are a team who have looked secure defensively, but I expect that to be tested by Southampton who will feel they have nothing to lose here. Any points earned against the top six has to be considered a bonus for Southampton in their fight to avoid the drop, but they have been better at home under Ralph Hasenhuttl and this is a team that can cause problems for the bigger clubs at St Mary's.

Both North London clubs have been beaten here since Hasenhuttl took over as manager of Southampton, while The Saints have also scored against Manchester United in a draw and Manchester City in a defeat at home. I do think they can do the same against a Liverpool team who have not had a clean sheet in 4 games and that includes conceding against Burnley and Fulham who are both below Southampton in the Premier League table.

The Southampton defensive issues makes it very difficult to imagine Liverpool not scoring here themselves so the selection is picking both teams to score at odds against.

Fantasy Star: Sadio Mane- you have to stick with the former Southampton player who has been in hot form.

Alternative: Roberto Firmino- I think Southampton could cause problems for Liverpool, but the latter are playing with a feeling of destiny behind them and someone popping up with a winner would not be a surprise.


Bournemouth v Burnley Pick: This is an interesting fixture with Bournemouth understandably the favourite, but they have a poor recent record against Burnley and that has to be factored into any selection that is made.

I did consider backing Bournemouth on the Asian Handicap which would return half the stakes in the case of a draw, but their recent record has been underwhelming. It would have looked a lot better if they had converted a late penalty to beat Wolves and then held on through injury time in their draw with Newcastle United, but those setbacks and overall recent form has to be a concern.

That is not to say that Burnley have been in great form having had 4 straight League losses prior to the international break, but the 2-0 win over Wolves last weekend at Turf Moor has to be a huge confidence boost. Burnley will make the long trip down to the south coast with very little to lose as they look to move even clearer of the bottom three, while their 3 straight wins over Bournemouth have to give them further belief.

What has been clear in recent games between these clubs is that they match up well and usually produce plenty of goals when they face one another. The last 5 have all ended with at least three goals shared out and I do think Bournemouth and Burnley will be chasing goals to protect what have been vulnerable defences.

Bournemouth have conceded in 3 home games in a row, while Burnley have scored at least once in 3 of their last 4 away Premier League games. The home team have only failed to score in 1 of their last 7 here in all competitions, and Burnley have not had a clean sheet in their last 5 away games.

With recent history and the recent performances of both teams I would not be surprised to see a 2-1 scoreline either way and I am going to recommend looking at three or more goals to be shared out on the day.

Fantasy Star: Callum Wilson- is back leading the line for Bournemouth who should have chances against a Burnley defence that has not looked as strong as previous years.

Alternative: Dwight McNeil- I identified him last week and he came up with an assist and a goal. Key player for Burnley in their fight against relegation.


Huddersfield Town v Leicester City Pick: Relegation has looked inevitable for a number of weeks now at Huddersfield Town, but big decisions look like they will need to be made. There have been reports of the players not being happy under new manager Jan Siewert so the Huddersfield Town board have to decide whether they want to bring someone else in to take the club forward on their return to the Championship.

It is going to be a big season for Huddersfield Town who won't want to spend too long out of the top flight as the return becomes that much more difficult. The Championship is loaded with some quality teams though and earning an immediate return to the top flight is going to be a real challenge for The Terriers.

The fans will begin to worry about that when they complete their Premier League fixture list and Huddersfield Town can play without some pressure now relegation is confirmed. That could free the players up, but they are short of the quality of those in the top flight and I think Leicester City will have too much for them.

Brendan Rodgers has made an immediate impact with the Leicester City players who had been struggling under Claude Puel and the attacking intent of the manager is something the players will enjoy. There is going to be work to mould the squad like Rodgers wants in the summer, but for now they are chasing the top seven finish which may see them playing in the Europa League next season.

3 wins in a row under Rodgers means Leicester City are playing with belief and they have been scoring plenty of goals in that run. They should have enough to see off Huddersfield Town here who have not been able to keep clean sheets and struggling to avoid defeats at the John Smith's Stadium and I will back the visitors to win a game featuring two or more goals.

Fantasy Star: Jamie Vardy- amongst the goals since Claude Puel was sacked and could keep his run going.

Alternative: James Maddison- I am expecting Leicester City to be the stronger team and the English midfielder does play in advanced positions on the pitch.


Newcastle United v Crystal Palace Pick: Both Newcastle United and Crystal Palace look to have enough to steer clear of the bottom three in the Premier League, but both Rafael Benitez and Roy Hodgson will be reminding their players that a win on Saturday will ease any remaining doubts about their ability to survive in the top flight.

There is almost nothing to lose for either team in this fixture with a 7 and 8 point lead over Cardiff City in the bottom three and I think that could see an attacking game develop.

Newcastle United have found a groove at home where they have scored at least twice in 5 successive League games and won each of those. That might be an issue for a Crystal Palace team who have not been defending as well as they would have liked and have conceded at least twice in losing 3 of 4 overall.

That includes losing 2-1 at Watford and 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur, but the latter is the first away game since late November in which Crystal Palace have failed to score. I do think they can create problems for Newcastle United with the pace and quality they have in the final third and I would not be surprised at all if we see both teams find the net in this one.

While neither will want to lose, I do think the three points will encourage the players to take chances too and I think that is going to produce a decent game of football. With both teams having some defensive problems, I can see this fixture going against the recent trend when these two teams face one another and I will recommend looking for at least three goals to be shared out at odds against.

Fantasy Star: Solomon Rondon- has scored in three of the last four games at St James' Park.

Alternative: Wilfried Zaha- the main threat for Crystal Palace who will be looking to counter attack in this fixture.


Everton v Arsenal Pick: There are some questions for both Everton and Arsenal to answer when they face each other in front of the television cameras on Sunday afternoon.

Marco Silva has been backed by the Everton board and his players seem to be playing hard for him having secured solid wins over Chelsea and West Ham United either side of the international break. The win over Chelsea ended a poor run at home, but Everton also held Liverpool in the Merseyside derby and I think they can cause problems for Arsenal.

One of the main reasons for that is Arsenal have not been as comfortable away from the Emirates Stadium and it is going to be the poorer away form that prevents them making the top four. The Gunners have a chance to make a statement by winning at Goodison Park and that will be a confidence boost for a team who are playing five of their remaining seven League games away from home.

Arsenal do have a decent record against Everton which is another reason they could be as short as they are to win this game. There is no doubt they are a very short price, but Arsenal looked very strong in their 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the start of March and I think they have the goals to win this game if at their best.

Goals have been a real feature of Everton versus Arsenal fixtures in recent years and I think this one is going to follow suit. The home team will look to get forward and Arsenal look to be rounding into strong form and I think they can combine to produce at least three goals on Sunday afternoon.

Fantasy Star: Alexandre Lacazette- leading the line for Arsenal more often than not and seemingly involved in plenty of their goals.

Alternative: Gylfi Sigurdsson- I seem to pick him in every Everton game as their main threat and positive returns in three of the last five fixtures suggests that remains the case. Key player if the home team are going to upset Arsenal.


Chelsea v West Ham United Pick: It can be something of an irritation for those clubs playing in the Europa League that they are asked to play on a Monday night ahead of a Thursday European commitment, but Chelsea have to deal with the schedule as it comes.

At this moment they have not prioritised a top four finish over the Europa League or vice versa as they chase a spot in the Champions League and so I do think a strong home team is selected.

They could be facing West Ham United at the right time as the team have perhaps just taken their foot off the pedal with the season coming to a conclusion. A top ten finish would be ideal for the club, but the players don't always think the same way with a number of them considering their future with the club in the summer.

West Ham United could be missing some key players for this trip across London too and they have not been at their best defensively in recent games. Add in the fact that The Hammers have been beaten in 6 of their last 7 away games in all competitions and I think it is going to be very difficult for them to get a result at Stamford Bridge this Monday.

The home team have been in very good form in front of their own fans too and I think they are playing with plenty of confidence even if Chelsea have not been blowing teams away. Maurizio Sarri's tactics have yet to really take hold with the players, but I think Chelsea will dominate the ball and they will likely have too much for a West Ham United team who are perhaps lacking a bit of focus at the moment.

You can't ignore the results West Ham United have had in recent visits to Stamford Bridge with 3 draws from their last 5 trips here, but I think Chelsea will have enough to win by a two goal margin on the day.

Fantasy Star: Eden Hazard- a goal and an assist in Chelsea's win over Brighton, everything goes through Eden Hazard.

Alternative: Olivier Giroud- got the nod ahead of Gonzalo Higuain on Wednesday and scored the opener which may mean another start for the Frenchman.


Manchester City v Brighton Pick: The first FA Cup Semi Final is played between Manchester City and Brighton and the Premier League leaders are a clear favourite to reach the Final that is played next month.

On current form it is very difficult to see anything other than a Manchester City win, but the key question is whether this is going to be a comfortable victory or one where Brighton can make things very difficult and try and earn the upset.

Chris Hughton's game plan has to be frustrate Manchester City for long periods and try and hurt them on the counter attack. As long as Brighton have a chance in the final 20 minutes I think the manager will be very happy, but recent form has been a worry and I do believe it will be very difficult to contain Pep Guardiola's men.

Manchester City have been a little wasteful in front of goal in their last couple of League games although they have comfortably beaten both Fulham and Cardiff City. They could have won both fixtures by wide margins if they had produced better finishing and I do think there will be spaces for them to exploit if they get their noses in front and just show a touch more composure in front of goal.

Brighton are rarely beaten easily, but they looked short of confidence in going down 3-0 at Chelsea during the week. The focus may already be on big League games coming up next weekend as Brighton fight to avoid a relegation to the Championship and I think Manchester City can keep their positive momentum going.

Most markets have been priced down for Manchester City as the layers take no chances with a team chasing an unprecedented Quadruple, but I will back them to cover the Asian Handicap here even if they have fallen short twice in the last week.


Watford v Wolves Pick: This may not be a FA Cup Semi Final that jumps off the page, but the performances of both Watford and Wolves throughout this season suggests it is going to be a decent game of football for the viewers.

Both teams have been able to play good, attacking football that has impressed the neutrals and I think both Watford and Wolves will enjoy playing on the big Wembley pitch. Wolves already showed that when crushing Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 here in the Premier League, but Watford also were leading against Spurs in an eventual 2-1 loss and I think the football that both managers expect their teams to play makes this an intriguing Semi Final.

Watford look a very big price as the underdog considering they deservedly beat Wolves at Molineux earlier this season, but Wolves have had the superior Cup run. That actually doesn't mean anything ahead of the Semi Final and I would be concerned in backing Wolves considering they have not won any of their last 4 away from their own Stadium.

Some will point to Watford losing their last 3 away from Vicarage Road, but those have come at Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. Compare that to the Wolves run of away games without a victory being at Bournemouth, Huddersfield Town, Chelsea and Burnley and the fact that they have lost half of those fixtures and I was close to suggesting backing Watford to avoid a loss in normal time by backing them as the underdog on the Asian Handicap.

Instead I am going to look for the two teams to combine for at least three goals which is not what the layers are expecting judging by the odds against quotes. Wolves don't score a lot of goals away from Molineux, but they did score three at this Stadium against Tottenham Hotspur and I think their style will be suited to the big surroundings.

Watford have been scoring and conceding goals regularly in recent weeks and I would not be surprised if both teams get on the scoreboard in this one. The nature of the Cup does lead to spaces potentially opening up if a team is chasing the fixture and I will look for three or more goals to be shared out between these teams who are both also chasing a 7th place finish in the Premier League.



Fantasy Football
Only six of the scheduled ten Premier League fixtures are being played in GW33 but that doesn't mean there are not options for people playing the Fantasy game. There may not be as many players identified in this part of the Weekend Football thread as usual, but you can see those I think can be the difference makers in this GW below.

Goalkeeper 4.8 Million and Above
Kepa (Chelsea- 5.4 Million): A home game with a West Ham United team that may already have turned their attention to the summer does offer a real chance of a clean sheet.

Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City- 5 Million): In recent games Leicester City have struggled for clean sheets, but they earned one last week and a trip to Huddersfield Town does offer an opportunity for another.


Goalkeeper 4.7 Million and Below
Angus Gunn (Southampton- 4.3 Million): Is going to need to be a big influence if Southampton are going to derail the Liverpool title run. Hard to see a clean sheet and in all honesty I think it's going to be tough for a real positive return from this position outside of the bigger investments.


Defender 5.1 Million and Above
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool- 5.5 Million): A lot cheaper than both Andrew Robertson and Virgil Van Dijk and retains the same kind of attacking threat as those two pose.

Emerson (Chelsea- 5.2 Million): Marcos Alonso has not been in the best form and struggling with an injury. It could mean a run in the team for Emerson who has an attacking threat to his game too.

Ben Chilwell (Leicester City- 5.1 Million): Another defender with an attacking edge and one who could add a clean sheet with the trip to Huddersfield Town to come this weekend.


Defender 5 Million and Below
Jonny Evans (Leicester City- 4.8 Million): A cheaper way into the Leicester City defence although without the same threat as Chilwell.

Florian Lejeune (Newcastle United- 4.4 Million): Been much better at home and Newcastle United have had a couple of clean sheets here in the last few games.


Midfielder 7.1 Million and Above
Eden Hazard (Chelsea- 11.1 Million): At this stage Chelsea are not prioritising the Europa League over the Premier League top four race and everything good for them comes through Eden Hazard.

Sadio Mane (Liverpool- 10.1 Million): The price jump is down to the form Sadio Mane has been in, cheaper option than Mohamed Salah and player in form.

Mesut Ozil (Arsenal- 7.9 Million): Not a bad price for a player who has been in good form and back in the manager's plans. Problem is Arsenal have been poor away from home and Ozil can underline their lethargy on their travels.


Midfielder 7 Million and Below
James Maddison (Leicester City- 6.8 Million): A trip to Huddersfield Town and James Maddison has produced decent returns in three of the five games played since Claude Puel was sacked.

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea- 4.2 Million): Maurizio Sarri has indicated he will keep the same line up that beat Brighton and Callum Hudson-Odoi had a strong showing that day.


Forward 6.4 Million and Above
Roberto Firmino (Liverpool- 9.3 Million): Scored last week and another alternative to the pricey Mohamed Salah to get involved in the Liverpool attack.

Jamie Vardy (Leicester City- 9.1 Million): He has been a popular pick for me in this section, but the goals being scored makes the England player hard to ignore.

Olivier Giroud (Chelsea- 7.7 Million): Started up front for Chelsea and scored in the win over Brighton. With hints the same team start against West Ham United, Olivier Giroud could be a relatively cheap attacking option.


Forward 6.3 Million and Below
Solomon Rondon (Newcastle United- 5.9 Million): Has scored in three of the last four games at St James' Park.

Ashley Barnes (Burnley- 5.7 Million): Should have chances at Bournemouth and scored twice against them earlier this season.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton- 5.4 Million): Has scored in two of the last five games for Everton and playing a vulnerable Arsenal defence this weekend.

MY PICKS: Southampton-Liverpool Both Teams to Score @ 2.00 Bet365
Bournemouth-Burnley Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.85 Bet Victor
Leicester City to Win & Over 1.5 Goals @ 2.15 Bet Fred
Newcastle United-Crystal Palace Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.30 Ladbrokes
Everton-Arsenal Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.72 Bet365
Chelsea - 1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.91 Bet Victor
Manchester City - 2.25 Asian Handicap @ 1.96 Bet365
Watford-Wolves Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.15 Bet Victor

Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Midweek Football Picks 2018 (April 3-5)

It is still a little sore looking at the Champions League Quarter Final line up and wondering how Manchester United are not a part of the last eight in the competition this season.

Hopefully the football on the pitch will help me move on with some quality looking fixtures to come on Tuesday and Wednesday before some good looking ties in the Europa League Quarter Final with those four ties set to play their First Legs on Thursday.

At this moment you would have to say that there looks to be a couple of clear winners in both the Champions League and Europa League Quarter Finals and then a couple of ties which look pretty finely balanced.

We will have a different view by Friday morning once the First Leg matches are in the books.


Juventus v Real Madrid Pick: This looks to be a quality Champions League tie in the making and I am not surprised that the layers are finding it difficult to separate Juventus and Real Madrid in the First Leg.

Both teams will have their ambitions from the First Leg, but you have to think Juventus must believe they are going to need a lead to take to the Spanish capital next week.

That should perhaps enable a very good game of football to develop with the way these two teams end up matching one another.

I would have to expect Juventus will play an attacking brand and try and force the lead, but that may also leave them a little open for the counter attack. Real Madrid showed in Paris Saint-Germain they still pose a real threat going forward, but they are a team that can be vulnerable defensively and it should mean Juventus have their own successes going forward.

Defensively Juventus have not looked as strong as previous years though and I think that is where Real Madrid will also play their part in an exciting fixture.

The last 10 Real Madrid away Champions League games have featured three or more goals shared out, while 4 of the last 6 Juventus home Champions League ties have done the same. The 2-1 scoreline from 2015 when these teams last played here is a real consideration for the outcome of this tie, and the last 3 times Juventus have hosted Real Madrid there have been at least three goals scored each time.

At odds against I do think the layers are underestimating the chance of seeing goals in this one.

With the two teams approach to the fixture, I think Real Madrid and Juventus will combine for three or more goals in this one and I will back that to be the outcome of this one at odds against.


Sevilla v Bayern Munich Pick: The Champions League Quarter Final matches look to be decent ties, but there are a couple of them where there looks to be a clear winner.

One of those is Bayern Munich in their Quarter Final against Sevilla and I don't believe the German Champions will make the same mistakes Manchester United did in both Legs of their Last 16 tie against Sevilla.

The First Leg is still intriguing with Sevilla showing toughness at home and they will have been encouraged with the way they played for large parts of the 2-2 draw with Barcelona on Saturday. They led 2-0 that day and will believe they can trouble Bayern Munich, although I do worry about a team who have conceded as many home goals as Sevilla have of late.

Sevilla have also drawn 3 of their 5 home Champions League ties this season and were 0-3 down to Liverpool in one of those which again would concern me if I was a fan of the Spanish club.

Bayern Munich are also playing as well as any team remaining in the competition and they have been very strong on their travels in the Champions League. The side have won 5 of their last 6 away games in the Champions League including the last 3 in a row and they have been scoring goals for fun in recent weeks which will encourage them to come to Sevilla and express themselves.

They have scored at least twice in each of their 5 away wins in the Champions League over the last twelve months including a 1-2 win at Real Madrid before going down in extra time last season. With the attacking options Bayern Munich have at their disposal, I do expect they will break down this Sevilla team who have conceded at least twice in 3 of their last 4 home games which is not a good look.

The away side are short enough in the prices, but they are just under odds against to win a game which features two or more goals and I do think Bayern Munich could hit that number themselves. They likely need to score at least twice to win here, but I do think Bayern Munich can do that and I will back them to secure a First Leg lead which sets them up for passage through to the Semi Final.


Barcelona v Roma Pick: It feels like it would be a pretty big surprise if Barcelona are not able to beat Roma in the Champions League Quarter Final over the next seven days even if I remain a little unconvinced about how strong this current Barcelona side are.

This has been a season in which Roma have overachieved in the Champions League but they have to be respected for some of the performances they have produced.

The stand out performances came against Chelsea in the Group Stage, but Barcelona may be a tougher prospect for a group of players who will remember the 6-1 defeat here in the Group Stage two seasons ago.

Roma have also been beaten at Atletico Madrid this season and they have been a poor travelling team in the Champions League. Now they have to face a Barcelona team who have won plenty of games at home both domestically and in the Champions League and who will have the majority of the ball in the First Leg as they look to build a lead to take to the Italian capital next week.

I do think Barcelona will come away with a lead and I think the control of the ball will restrict the chances Roma are able to create.

While I am not convinced Barcelona are as strong defensively as other teams in Europe, they have been good enough at home to earn plenty of clean sheets. Barcelona have only conceded 1 goal in 4 Champions League games here this season, while they have conceded just 2 goals in 12 at home in all competitions.

Barcelona may be able to play well enough to contain Roma in this First Leg too having beaten Italian Champions Juventus 3-0 in the Group Stage. Their visitors have already failed to score once in a defeat in Spain this season and I am going to back Barcelona to win this one with a clean sheet at odds against.


Liverpool v Manchester City Pick: All eyes in England will be on this Champions League Quarter Final as the two representatives remaining in the competition from the Premier League play one another.

Liverpool and Manchester City have already produced two high-scoring games in the Premier League and there is every chance the Champions League tie over the next seven days will also feature plenty of goals.

Both Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola will recognise how well the other's team have played when it comes to the attacking side of the game and both have to feel the biggest weakness of Liverpool and Manchester City are both in defensive areas.

I would be surprised if those vulnerabilities are not attacked in both Legs of this Champions League Quarter Final and I don't think either manager can play for a draw with the way they have defended at times. Both Liverpool and Manchester City have some tremendous attacking options which should be able to create chances against their defensive opponents and I am expecting to see at least four goals here.

Games between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield have produced plenty of goals in recent seasons including the 4-3 win for Liverpool back in January. That result has to give the home team confidence even though they are the home underdog and I think Liverpool have to be respected in this one.

Both managers will still approach this Quarter Final First Leg with the same philosophy that has worked well for them in the Premier League this season and so anything other than goals would be a real surprise. I expect to see plenty of attacking threat throughout this First Leg and I don't think either team will settle for a narrow win if they have got some momentum behind them.

With attack likely to be an important part of the game for both teams throughout this one, I will look for this to be the third game in the 2017/18 season between Liverpool and Manchester City that has at least four goals shared out.


Arsenal v CSKA Moscow PickThis is arguably the best of the remaining seven teams that Arsenal could have faced in the Europa League Quarter Final, but anyone taking CSKA Moscow for granted could be in for a big surprise.

While Russian teams have not been the best of travellers in recent seasons, CSKA Moscow have shown some toughness this season and they have won 4 of 7 away European games. That includes wins at Benfica and Basel in the Champions League Group, but the most impressive victory came at Lyon in the Last 16 of the Europa League when CSKA Moscow overturned a 0-1 home defeat from the First Leg.

They also led at Old Trafford before losing 2-1 to Manchester United back in December and CSKA Moscow have to be respected against an Arsenal team that are still some way short of being in top gear.

It may be a positive for Arsenal fans that despite being a little below their best that their team have won 4 in a row in all competitions. They have won their last 3 at the Emirates Stadium while scoring three times each time against Watford, AC Milan and Stoke City although the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a real loss for the side.

Arsene Wenger has managed to rest some key players now and the return of Alexandre Lacazette is a bonus for his team and I do think Arsenal will have enough to win this one.

However I think CSKA Moscow have shown they can cause problems for teams with the pace they have and I think the Russian side will give themselves every chance of earning their place in the Semi Final. That will begin by at least earning an away goal at the Emirates Stadium and backing both teams to score at odds against looks a big price when you consider how well CSKA Moscow have been playing themselves.

Since CSKA Moscow entered the Champions League Group Stage, 4 of their 5 away European ties have ended with both teams scoring. Arsenal have conceded in 3 of their 5 home Europa League ties and both teams scoring at odds against looks the call in this one.


Atletico Madrid v Sporting Lisbon PickJust because a team looks to be the clear favourite in any competition they enter, there is still some hard work to do to make sure all the goals are achieved and that is true for Atletico Madrid who are five matches away from winning the Europa League.

A manager like Diego Simeone is unlikely to allow his players to become complacent and Atletico Madrid are rounding into magnificent form with 13 wins in 15 games in all competitions.

The First Leg at home looks a very good chance for Atletico Madrid to put themselves into a strong position in this Quarter Final. They have won 8 in a row at home in all competitions and kept clean sheets in each of those games, while Atletico Madrid have won 3 European home games with clean sheets in those too.

They could be facing Sporting Lisbon at the right time as the Portuguese team have lost half of their last 6 games in all competitions. Defeats in 3 of their last 4 away games has to be a concern for Sporting Lisbon who will try and frustrate Atletico Madrid and then hit them on the counter attack.

Sporting Lisbon are just not quite as good on their travels as they are at home and defeats in Barcelona and Juventus show they can struggle to compete at the level on which Atletico Madrid usually operate.

Scoring an away goal will be difficult for Sporting Lisbon in this Stadium and I think Atletico Madrid have found some real consistency going forward which makes them very dangerous. They have scored 18 goals in their 8 straight home wins and I think they are going to be earn a way into a very strong position at the end of this First Leg.

I will back Atletico Madrid to win by a couple of goals, at least, on the night at odds against.


Lazio v Salzburg PickFor most people Lazio will be a clear favourite to get by Salzburg in this Europa League Quarter Final, but I think this has the making of a tough tie for them.

While they may play at a higher level more consistently, Salzburg have shown they can step up in the Europa League and beating clubs from Spain and Germany as the underdog will have given the players confidence. The success against Borussia Dortmund in the Last 16 was a particularly strong result for Salzburg and they have the makings of a team that can upset the odds for a third straight Round.

Salzburg have been unbeaten for a long time which will have given the players more belief in what they are trying to achieve, while they have proved tough to beat at European level with a run of 10 away ties without a defeat behind them.

Lazio have been strong at home, but they have drawn 2 of their last 3 Europa League ties here, while they had not won any of 4 home games prior to the win over ten man Benevento. While I accept Lazio are a tough team to beat, this could be a First Leg where Salzburg are able to do enough to secure a result to take back home.

It would be a surprise if Salzburg were able to win here, but they have played well enough to become the third team in four visits to Lazio to leave with a draw. I think that is worth a small interest in this First Leg of this Quarter Final in a tie where Lazio are odds on favourites to have a lead before the return in Salzburg next week.


Leipzig v Marseille PickBoth Leipzig and Marseille are in a position to finish in the Champions League places domestically but both will also feel this is a Europa League Quarter Final tie they can win and move a step closer to earning their Champions League spot by winning this competition.

Both Leipzig and Marseille play a good brand of football and I do think there will be goals when they meet in the First Leg in Germany.

Leipzig have shown they have a team that can create chances against any they face, but they have also been defensively vulnerable and I expect that will show up here.

The only concern for me has to be the poor form Marseille showed away from home before the win in Athletic Bilbao. They hadn't been scoring many goals away from home in the Europa League, but they do come into this First Leg in decent form which eases those concerns.

I expect to see both teams have their opportunities in this one and I would expect the tie to be in the balance when they resume in the south of France next Thursday. With the kind of attacking players on show I will look for Leipzig and Marseille to combine for at least three goals in the First Leg.

MY PICKS: Juventus-Real Madrid Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.10 Paddy Power (2 Units)
Bayern Munich Win & Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.83 Boyle Sports (2 Units)
Barcelona Win to Nil @ 2.10 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Liverpool-Manchester City Over 3.5 Goals @ 2.75 William Hill (2 Units)
Arsenal-CSKA Moscow Both Teams to Score @ 2.10 Ladbrokes (2 Units)
Atletico Madrid - 1.25 Asian Handicap @ 1.83 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Lazio-Salzburg Draw @ 3.75 Bet Fred (1 Unit)
Leipzig-Marseille Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.72 Bet Fred (2 Units)

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Midweek Football Picks 2017 (April 4-5)

The 2016/17 season is running down, but there are plenty of fixtures that need to be completed over the next two months and that means an additional round of domestic games this Tuesday and Wednesday.

Last weekend has just made the top and bottom of the Premier League feel a little more exciting and a similar set of results could potentially see the title race opened up as well as the battle to avoid relegation.

I wrote a small piece about Manchester United prior to the West Brom game which can be read here.

And then onto the picks from the latest round of fixtures.


Burnley v Stoke City Pick: It is unlikely that Stoke City will be dragged back into a relegation scrap, but Mark Hughes will still want his team to show more heart and desire than they did when wilting at Leicester City on Saturday. A top half finish has become something The Potters have been accustomed to doing in recent seasons, but they are in a battle to finish 9th for a fourth consecutive season.

While Hughes will be looking for a reaction from his players, Sean Dyche will be looking to reignite his Burnley team who have lost 5 of their last 7 Premier League games. They have also been beaten in back to back games at Turf Moor by Lincoln City and Tottenham Hotspur and all of a sudden the 32 points earned by Burnley need to be added to.

They have seen teams below them improve their own form and that has dropped Burnley to 15th in the Premier League table and just 5 points clear of Hull City in the bottom three. This is almost a must win game for them as Burnley's away form has been so poor that they could be under immense pressure next weekend when they head to Middlesbrough if losing a second League game in a row at Turf Moor.

Burnley do look like they are fortunate in facing an opponent who have not been at their best in recent weeks and who have failed to score in their last 4 away games in the Premier League. However the home team have not hit the net in their last 2 overall and Burnley have not scored in their last 2 games here.

There will be tension in the ground as Burnley's home fans understand the importance of the game and recent meetings between these sides at Turf Moor have been very close and competitive affairs. I am expecting the same on Tuesday night, and I will be looking for issues in the final third to be prevalent for another game.

Recent games have shown enough reason to think one, or both, of these teams will fail to score here and I will back that at a little under odds against.


Leicester City v Sunderland Pick: The last thing Sunderland needed in their precarious position in the Premier League is a distraction like the one David Moyes is currently providing. The manager has apologised for suggesting he would 'slap' a female journalist, but the FA have called him in for a meeting and I am not sure how preparation can be ideal for this trip to The King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

They are also running into a Leicester City side who have markedly improved since their decision to sack Claudio Ranieri and replace him with Craig Shakespeare for the rest of the season. The Foxes have won 5 in a row since that decision and they have scored at least twice in all of those games and won each game by at least a two goal margin.

Scoring goals has been a huge problem for Sunderland and there is a chance that Jermain Defoe will miss this game which will only add to the problems. Since the 0-4 win at Crystal Palace, Sunderland have not scored in their last 5 games in the Premier League and this is a team that doesn't keep too many clean sheets.

Those two factors combined suggests Sunderland are on their way down to the Championship and I can't see anything but a Leicester City win on Tuesday. The home team are in form and trying to put some distance between themselves and the bottom three before the Champions League Quarter Final against Atletico Madrid is played next week.

The motivation is high and Leicester City have won 4 in row at home while scoring at least twice in each game. Sunderland have been beaten by at least two goals in 7 of their last 9 away games in all competitions and I am going to back Leicester City to win this one while covering the Asian Handicap.


Manchester United v Everton Pick: Jose Mourinho was not very happy after another draw at Old Trafford in the Premier League against a team Manchester United were heavily favoured to beat. That has really damaged the chances of Manchester United to finish in the top four of the Premier League, although Mourinho hasn't quite put all of his eggs into the Europa League basket when it comes to Champions League Qualification.

The key for Manchester United is to beat Everton and Sunderland in their next couple of League games and see if that has strengthened their chances of a top four finish. In that regards Mourinho has admitted he will play his strongest team in both games despite the injuries that are restricting his chances to rotate anyway.

The return from suspension for Ander Herrera and Zlatan Ibrahimovic is very important for Manchester United and there will be a hope that the latter in particular can produce the final touches the side need.

It does look a good time to face an Everton team who have not been as strong on their travels and who have an injury list to rival the one that Manchester United can produce. They were clearly second best when losing at Liverpool on Saturday and Everton were beaten much more convincingly at Tottenham Hotspur than the 3-2 scoreline might have suggested on that day.

The likes of Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku can pose problems for Manchester United but there looks to be more options for Jose Mourinho in this one. Ibrahimovic in particularly is a huge boost for Manchester United and should be fresh having been given an enforced break, and I do think the home team are creating enough chances to win games.

It can be hard to back Manchester United when you think of the way games have gone for them at Old Trafford and have drawn 4 of their last 5 League games here. However I think they are playing better than Everton and they will have the chances to win this game.

Manchester United can't keep missing the chances they have created and Everton won't be as negative as West Brom as they look for a vital three points to achieve their own goals this season. Everton have conceded three times at White Hart Lane and Anfield and I think Manchester United have been solid enough defensively to take advantage and win this one by a couple of goals on Tuesday.


Arsenal v West Ham United Pick: There is a growing feeling that Arsene Wenger is going to announce that he is staying with Arsenal as manager even if the side were to miss out on a top four spot. Some even suggested a couple of wins this week will see Wenger make the announcement before the fixture to be played on Easter Weekend and Arsenal should be too good for West Ham United.

Defensively Arsenal have not played that well in recent weeks, but they are facing a West Ham United team who have lost 4 in a row and just haven't been playing well at all of late.

Defeats at Bournemouth and Hull City will not really help the confidence and West Ham United are sliding in a wrong direction in the Premier League table. The Hammers have conceded at least twice in their last 4 League games, all defeats, and they have conceded at least three times in half of those games.

The recent weeks haven't seen Arsenal produce too many wins, but Wenger has said that he felt his side have turned a corner by fighting back twice in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday. One thing Arsenal have done is score goals and I think it will be difficult for West Ham United to stay with them considering the amount the latter are conceding.

Arsenal were beaten here last season by West Ham United, but prior to that they had beaten them four times in a row at The Emirates Stadium. The atmosphere inside the Stadium is far from harmonious at the moment, but this could be one of the better days for Arsenal and I do think they can beat a West Ham United team who have lost 4 Premier League games in a row and conceded plenty during that time.


Southampton v Crystal Palace Pick: There are always going to be surprise results over the course of a season but the Crystal Palace win at Stamford Bridge really was a result that not many would have expected. It is the result that has made it 4 wins in a row for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, while they have won 3 of their last 4 away games to move clear of the bottom three.

However they are far from certain to avoid the drop as the likes of Swansea City and Hull City have been winning games recently and that makes this a big game for Crystal Palace.

The Eagles will be looking to keep the momentum going and make sure they maintain the buffer between themselves and the bottom three. After winning at Chelsea and scoring twice in 3 of their last 4 away games, Crystal Palace will certainly head to the south coast with a lot of confidence behind them.

Southampton are a hard team to read because of their inconsistencies in front of goal without the likes of Manolo Gabbiadini and Charlie Austin to call upon. They showed against Bournemouth they can create some clear cut chances in games, but finding the right finish is tougher without Gabbiadini and Austin and makes it difficult to know what to expect from the home team.

They don't concede a lot of goals so you can understand why Southampton are favourites to win this game, but I am not convinced they should be odds on to win this one. They are facing a Crystal Palace team who have conceded 1 goal in their last 4 games, while they also have clean sheets in half of their last 4 away League games.

Sam Allardyce will look to make sure Crystal Palace don't give Southampton too many encouraging moments in the final third, while his own side have shown they can find their way to goal. That makes the away side look a big price to win here and one that almost tempted me in, but you can get Crystal Palace at odds against to simply avoid defeat and that is a good enough angle for me.

The first goal on the evening could be critical to determining the winner, but I am looking for an in-form Crystal Palace to do enough to avoid a loss here and keep the points churning as they look to avoid relegation.


Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur Pick: After winning at a tough ground like Turf Moor I don't think it is a big surprise that Tottenham Hotspur are strong favourites to win at Swansea City on Wednesday night too. However I still can't ignore the fact that Tottenham Hotspur have not been as strong away from home as they have been at White Hart Lane and Swansea City will likely cause some problems of their own.

They may have only drawn with Middlesbrough, but Swansea City got into some good positions and missed the services of Fernando Llorente. There is no guarantee the Spaniard is back for this one, but Swansea City have played well at home under Paul Clement and will look to get forward and score goals.

The chances they created against Middlesbrough will be a worry for Tottenham Hotspur, especially as Middlesbrough have shown they can defend well at this level for much of the season. Swansea City should have chances to score goals even in the absence of Llorente in this one, but Tottenham Hotspur have shown they may be able to keep moving forward even without Harry Kane.

Tottenham Hotspur have scored 10 goals in 3 games without Kane and they may just have enough with Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen to make sure they earn the three points in this one. It won't be easy because Swansea City are unbeaten in 4 home games in the Premier League, and so it is hard to back Tottenham Hotspur with a lot of confidence.

It is the fact I do think Swansea City can make life difficult at times which makes me wary of backing Tottenham Hotspur. The fixture has regularly produced goals in recent years and this feels another that has the makings of a 2-1 result, most likely for Tottenham Hotspur.

7 of the last 8 games between these teams and the last 4 at The Liberty Stadium have all ended with at least three goals shared out and I will back that to be the outcome of this one.


Chelsea v Manchester City Pick: This fixture has suddenly taken on new meaning after Chelsea were beaten by Crystal Palace on Saturday and most neutrals and the television companies may just be hoping Manchester City can do the same on Wednesday. A Manchester City win coupled with Tottenham Hotspur winning their next two League games would mean a 1 point gap at the top of the table by the time Chelsea next kick off.

That would be an amazing turnaround in a League where it looked like Chelsea might coast towards the title as their rivals failed to find the consistency to keep up. Manchester City's inconsistencies might have cost them a real title challenge, but they are playing with plenty of attacking verve which is going to make life difficult for the home team.

Since the 4-0 loss at Everton, Manchester City have won 3 and drawn 1 of their 4 away League games and scored at least twice in each. Defensively they had been better, but the top teams will expose what is a vulnerable back line and Chelsea shouldn't be any different, although their own defence will be tested to the full.

When these teams met at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester City created so many chances but did not punish Chelsea and that ultimately helped them lose their way in a 1-3 defeat. Those chances created will give Manchester City confidence to earn revenge as they try and hold off Manchester United and Arsenal for a top four place, but Chelsea have enough attacking talent of their own to expose the Manchester City vulnerabilities.

It certainly looks like a fixture that is going to produce some very strong attacking football and goals have flowed at Stamford Bridge for the most part. 15 of 18 games at Stamford Bridge this season have ended with at least three goals shared out, while the last 4 overall between Manchester City and Chelsea have ended the same way.

Pep Guardiola is not going to allow his Manchester City team to do anything but try and get forward and score goals and that should give Antonio Conte the chance to use counter attacking tactics. Chelsea and Manchester City should combine for an entertaining game for the fans tuning in and I will back at least three goals to be shared out between them.


Liverpool v Bournemouth Pick: The loss of Sadio Mane is a blow for Liverpool, especially if he is out for the majority of the remainder of this season, but the top four chances have certainly improved last weekend. Now Liverpool are expected to back up the win over Everton and make it 5 wins in a row at Anfield in the Premier League and I do think they are likely to be able to do that.

Mane is absent along with key players like Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana, while Liverpool's defence continues to be one that will give teams a chance to score against them. However Bournemouth will have to be a lot better than they were on Saturday if they are to take advantage of that.

Rash finishing was the reason Bournemouth didn't find the net against Southampton and they also missed a penalty, but it is the way they performed defensively which will be a real concern. For the second away game in a row, Bournemouth rode their luck in the first half as both Manchester United and Southampton have been able to create a lot of clear opportunities against them.

Both teams were poor in front of goal, but Liverpool are a side that score plenty of goals here. Losing Mane does take away some of that power, but Divock Origi can come in and produce as he showed by scoring the third goal against Everton and Bournemouth have to know how often Liverpool have scored early goals in blowing away opponents.

I was leaning towards Liverpool winning this game and covering the Asian Handicap or perhaps even leading at half time and full time, the latter at odds against looking a decent price.

However the game against Burnley at Anfield shows that Liverpool can still have some issues against the 'lesser' teams in the Premier League. They are missing some key players too and instead there might be something in taking on the 'first goal line' which has been set up to the 23rd minute in this one.

The first goal in the last 6 games at Anfield has come in the 24th minute or earlier and in 5 of those games it came inside the first 16 minutes. Bournemouth did play out a goalless draw on Saturday at Southampton, but prior to that the first goal in their previous 5 away games had come in the 25th, 3rd, 1st, 5th and 23rd minute.

The manner in which both Bournemouth and Liverpool play should lead to attacking football from the opening of this one and I am going to be looking for an early goal, for either team, to be the outcome.

MY PICKS: Burnley-Stoke City Both Teams to Score- NO @ 1.91 Paddy Power (2 Units)
Leicester City - 1.25 Asian Handicap @ 2.05 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Manchester United - 1 Asian Handicap @ 2.05 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Arsenal - 1.25 Asian Handicap @ 1.84 Bet365 (2 Units)
Crystal Palace + 0.5 Asian Handicap @ 2.12 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Swansea City-Tottenham Hotspur Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.85 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Chelsea-Manchester City Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.75 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Liverpool-Bournemouth First Goal Up to and Including 23rd Minute @ 1.80 Paddy Power (2 Units)

April Update: 3-6, - 5.60 Units (18 Units Staked, - 31.11% Yield)

March Final39-40-3, + 6.64 Units (157 Units Staked, + 4.23% Yield)
February Final31-50, - 29.34 Units (157 Units Staked, - 18.69% Yield)
January Final32-47-1, - 30.88 Units (164 Units Staked, - 18.83% Yield)
December Final38-40, - 7.93 Units (153 Units Staked, - 5.18% Yield)
November Final40-38-3, + 5.76 Units (159 Units Staked, + 3.62% Yield)
October Final29-41-2, - 21.23 Units (139 Units Staked, - 15.27% Yield)
September Final43-28-1, + 35.17 Units (133 Units Staked, + 26.44% Yield)
August Final31-38-2, - 9 Units (124 Units Staked, - 7.26% Yield)
Season 2016/17243-272-9, - 57.45 Units (1029 Units Staked, - 5.58% Yield)

Season 2015/16133-174-2, + 0.89 Units (669 Units Staked, + 0% Yield)
Season 2014/15159-208-5, - 20.22 Units (647 Units Staked, - 3.13% Yield)
Season 2013/14164-185-3, + 15.84 Units (577 Units Staked, + 2.75% Yield
Season 2012/13+ 4.42 Units (415 Units Staked, + 1.07% Yield)