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21 December
2006
Weekend Soccer Betting For
December 23/24
Sporting Index offer
their thoughts on betting options for the coming weekend's
soccer action.
The spotlight is on
Curbishley, whose first game is against the league leaders.
His last game with Charlton was a 4-0 drubbing at United.
Will he start his Upton Park reign against the Red Devils in
similar fashion? With nearly 60 football markets available
in-running, why not have a bet that's a bit
different?
Charlton v Liverpool
(Saturday 12:45pm Prem Plus)
Charlton go into this game
on a dismal run of form, with just one win in their last six
games. They will however take some solace from their home
form, where they are unbeaten in four. Top scorer Bent
hasn't scored in five and goals have dried up with just 13
scored all season. Liverpool finally broke their away duck
at Wigan two weeks ago, scoring four times as many as they
had done in their previous seven games away from Anfield.
The Merseysiders have got back on track recently; they are
unbeaten in five games keeping five consecutive clean
sheets. Given that both teams are at opposite ends of the
table, Sporting Index reckon the boys from Anfield will come
out on top by one clear goal. Last year's 2-0 defeat didn't
feature Gerrard, but with their talisman returning to the
centre of their midfield, it looks bleak for Charlton.
However, The Valley is somewhat of a bogey ground for
Liverpool, having suffered three defeats in their last four
visits. Will the Addicks spring a surprise?
Aston Villa v Bolton
(Saturday 17:15pm Prem Plus)
Last year's meeting at
Villa Park had four goals in the first 10 minutes; which
makes Sporting Index prediction of just two goals in the
match very interesting. Martin O'Neill will be looking to
stop the rot of five games without a win. Having recently
lost their unbeaten home record to Man City, they face a
Bolton side buoyed by the 4-0 demolition of West Ham last
Saturday. Anelka is beginning to repay his £8m transfer
fee, with three goals in as many games. He could find
himself on the scoresheet once more, with Villa's defence
shipping eight goals in their previous four games. Luckily
for Villa, everyone is chipping in with the goals, with
Barry grabbing six and Angel pitching in with four. Given
that they are unbeaten in five home games against Bolton and
that the Trotters haven't won away in four, Villa will be
confident of a result. Will it be a home banker? With just
two points separating the teams, Sporting Index predict this
one ending in a stalemate.
Everton v Chelsea
(Sunday 13:45pm Sky Sports 1)
Ever since Tim Cahill was
ruled to the sidelines, no-one has slipped into his shooting
boots. Four goals in seven games tells its own story.
Chelsea on the other hand will look to improve on their
recent good record at Everton, where they are unbeaten in
five. The Blues should not 'expect' to win at Goodison as
Mourinho predicted would be case against Newcastle - Everton
have lost just once at home all season. Last season saw the
two sides draw 1-1 twice at Goodison, with Chelsea having to
come from behind in both the league and cup game - a battle
will be expected. Sporting Index reckon that Mark Halsey
will keep the proceedings in check whilst dishing out four
yellow cards. Lampard will be looking to get back on track
at a ground he seems to like. The England man was Chelsea's
saviour twice last season, grabbing both equalisers in those
meetings. The opportunity to dominate the middle of the park
should be easier for Chelsea, as Everton are also missing
Arteta and Neville in midfield. Sporting Index predict
Chelsea will win by a one goal margin.
West Ham v Man Utd
(Sunday 16:00pm Sky Sports 1)
A new era begins at Upton
Park, with the visit of the league's in-form team. United
have been relentless on the road, winning seven and drawing
one of their eight games away from Old Trafford, and Alan
Curbishley will not look fondly to the fact that the Hammers
have not beaten United at home in the Premiership. He takes
over a side that has won one out of its last six and they've
failed to score in their last three games. The Hammers home
record is average at best with them winning only half of
their games at Upton Park, and United strikers Rooney and
Saha will look to add to their already impressive strike
rate against a defence that has conceded eight goals in
three games. Unsurprisingly, Sporting Index predict Fergie's
men to win by a clear goal. This fixture can be a volatile
affair; in the corresponding fixture last season six players
were booked. Sporting Index reckon referee Phil Dowd won't
be as stern, but will still caution four players.
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