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AEK Athens-Lokomotiv Moscow: 1-3 +8 Units

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Keep the winners flowing! Have you anything for UK football this weekend?

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There will be something probably, but it would better to wait for some team news first.

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I will wait. I COULD even be drawn back in to football betting again!

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Why not mate? Football is THE KING of sports and betting adds more excitement in watching the matches.
Here is a long-shot, which is worth the risk imo...

Date: 05/11/2011
Competition: English Premier League
Match: Newcastle vs. Everton
Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.35
Stakes: 5 Units

Venue: St. James Park
Kick-Off: 12:45

Now, that looks like a bargain, doesn't it? Massive odds for Newcastle, at a time when the Magpies are boasting an unbeaten run so far in the season with six wins and four draws. You will probably hear a lot about their tough schedule ahead, which will bring them against Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. This is their chance to stay close to the top spots, before the nightmare run in the next three rounds. They also have a record to match, as Newcastle hasn't remained unbeaten in their opening 11 EPL matches ever since the 1994/1995 season. Surely, the bookies are crazy to offer so high prices... Or maybe not?

I usually say "No Bet" for matches like this one, where one side will probably be hugely backed, with the vast majority of the punters thinking that "the odds are too good to be true". However I am going to make an exception this time, just to share with you my thoughts.

How many of you expected Newcastle to start the season as if the Toon were a "title-challenger"? OK, Alan Pardew has done a good work at St. James' Park without any top-class players. Demba Ba has been on fire, with 8 goals in 9 matches. The Senegalese striker made his mark a couple of years ago at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and after a short spell at West Ham, he signed a three-years contract with Newcastle. He is the one who deserves a big share of the credit for the terrific run of his team so far. Alan Pardew admitted that even himself is surprised at the club's start, adding that he hopes the fans will not become over-demanding. Striker Ameobi (3 apps / 0 goals) is ruled out of Saturday's clash, along with Gabriel Obertan (FW, 10 apps / 0 goals) who is struggling with an illness. Ivorian midfielder Cheik Tiote (9 apps / 0 goals) is doubtful and he will pass a late fitness test.

Everton is currently sitting 16th, four points above the danger zone. Contrary to Newcastle though, the Toffees have already faced Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool. On top of that, those four matches came in the last five rounds. So, normally you would expect David Moyes' side to start climbing the ladder anytime soon. In their previous match, Everton suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat at the hands of United. Having watched the match, I wouldn't say that they played bad at all. The return of the Dutchman Drenthe (MF, 6 apps / 2 goals) is a boost, while Moyes is hoping to have some more fresh legs available. Midfielders Tim Cahill (8 apps / 0 goals) and Phil Neville (6 apps / 0 goals), as well as French defender Sylvain Distin (8 apps / 0 goals) are injury doubts. The most significant problem for Moyes is the suspension of Marouane Fellaini (MF, 9 apps / 0 goals).

Possible line-ups:
NEWCASTLE: Krul - Simpson, S.Taylor, Coloccini, R.Taylor - Ben Arfa, Tiote, Cabaye, Gutierrez - Best, Ba.
EVERTON: Howard - Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines - Coleman, Rodwell, Osman, Drenthe, Cahill - Saha.

H2H STATS

05/03/2011 Newcastle vs. Everton: 1-2 (2)
22/02/2009 Newcastle vs. Everton: 0-0 (X)
07/10/2007 Newcastle vs. Everton: 3-2 (1)
24/09/2006 Newcastle vs. Everton: 1-1 (X)
25/02/2006 Newcastle vs. Everton: 2-0 (1)
28/11/2004 Newcastle vs. Everton: 1-1 (X)
03/04/2004 Newcastle vs. Everton: 4-2 (1)
01/12/2002 Newcastle vs. Everton: 2-1 (1)
29/03/2002 Newcastle vs. Everton: 6-2 (1)
21/10/2000 Newcastle vs. Everton: 0-1 (2)

To my eyes, there is not such a huge difference between the two teams. At least not as much as the table rankings suggest. Everton has managed to get a win and two draws in their last four visits to St. James Park. Although I don't fancy the away win tomorrow, I believe that the two opponents will probably cancel each other out. Draws are not my favorites, but somehow I think that it is a result which will make everyone happy. Newcastle will still be unbeaten, ahead of the difficult schedule ahead. Everton would be sattisfied with one point earned after their nightmare run. While the bookies would be happily counting their profits out of yet another popular bet.

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Newcastle-Everton: 2-1 -5 Units

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Date: 06/11/2011
Competition: Spanish Primera Division
Match: Zaragoza vs. Gijon
Pick: Zaragoza (-0.25)
Odds: 1.89
Stakes: 7 Units



Venue: La Romareda, Zaragoza
Kick-Off: 15:00

It's time to step on the brakes for Real Zaragoza, who are currently on a three-game losing run. Adding the forthcoming matches against Barcelona and Sevilla, it's becoming obvious that this is a do-or-die match for the Aragonese side. Even if it is too early, I would say that this is a "six-pointer" clash between two opponents with similar goals. Javier Aguirre's team has a dreadful defensive record, having conceded 20 goals already after the first 10 rounds. That's really embarassing and by far the worst defensive performance in La Liga. Coach Javier Aguirre has declared that Sunday's clash is like a final for Zaragoza. And I am sure that the fans at La Romareda are fully aware of its importance. Portuguese defensive midfielder Fernando Meira (9 apps / 0 goals) is suspended. Besides him, Aguirre doesn't have any new concerns and he will probably make a couple of changes in the midfield, compared to the squad he used against Atletico Madrid.

Sporting Gijon has remained unbeaten in the last three matches and just when Manuel Preciado was looking doomed, the 54-year-old coach silenced his critics. Preciado would love to add more misery to the hosts, although he hasn't celebrated a win against his rival manager. Two draws and a defeat have been the results of Manuel Preciado against Javier Aguirre. However, Sporting Gijon has a solid record when visiting Zaragoza. You have to look back to 1997 to find the last time that they suffered a defeat and three out of the recent four meetings were draws. Midfielder Alberto Lora (9 apps / 0 goal) is sidelined with an injury, while Ivan Hernandez (DF, 8 apps / 0 goals) and Nacho Cases (MF, 5 apps / 0 goals) are doubftul.

Despite Sporting's successful run lately, I will back the hosts to bounce back to life and grab a much needed win. Otherwise, they will see Gijon leapfrogging them, while being dragged into the relegation zone. Taking a more cautious approach due to the h2h stats at La Romareda, I picked the Asian Handicap to get half-stakes back in case Gijon holds to a draw.

Possible line-ups:
ZARAGOZA: Roberto - Paredes, Mateos, Da Silva, Juarez - Ruben Micael, Ponzio, Juan Carlos, Lafita - Luis Garcia, Postiga.
GIJON: Juan Pablo - Suarez, Botia, Gregory, Canella - Rivera, Eguren, Trejo, Castro, De las Cuevas - Barral.

H2H STATS

02/10/2010 Zaragoza vs. Gijon: 2-2 (X)
21/02/2010 Zaragoza vs. Gijon: 1-3 (2)
31/05/2003 Zaragoza vs. Gijon: 1-1 (X)

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Zaragoza-Gijon: 2-2 -3.5 Units

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Zaragoza-Gijon: 2-2 -3.5 Units

Down 3.5 units? How is this when it was a 7 unit bet which lost?