At this time of the flat season, attention often switches to predicting the outcome of the autumn double handicaps, the Cambridgeshire and the Cesarewitch. Both races usually attract large fields and such is the entry for Saturday’s first leg that the ‘Silver Cambridgeshire’ is available on Friday for those horses failing to secure a starting place in the […]
Football: Premier League Betting Preview
Finally! After what always seems like an eternity, the Premier League season gets under way this weekend. Will Man.United retain the title, with the blue half of Manchester celebrate once again, or will London provide the champions this year? Here we take a look at the title, top four and relegation markets… Title Contenders Manchester […]
Premier League Top Scorer markets offer familiar and new names amidst uncertainty
After a summer of rumour and seemingly endless transfer speculation, attention refocuses on the actual football as the 2013-14 Premier League season finally begins. With uncertainty surrounding the eventual whereabouts of several leading players, it can be difficult to assess the available betting opportunities, but the markets for the Top Goalscorer are most certainly challenging with many new […]
Football: Scottish Football League Division Two Betting Preview
Despite the new name, the Scottish Division Two, is still the bottom tier of the Scottish Leagues, four divisions. Here we take a look at the odds for the title, top four and bottom club. Title Contenders The bookmakers have an out and out favourite, with only two other sides, worthy of a punt for […]
Football: Scottish Football League Division One Betting Preview
The Scottish League Division One kicks-off the new season with more focus on the division than ever before, thanks to the presence of Glasgow Rangers, as they continue the steps towards regaining their place in the top flight after all their problems. It also features Dunfermline Athletic, who lost to Alloa Athletic in the relegation play-off, due […]
Football: Scottish Football League Championship Betting Preview
The new Scottish Football League Championship season, kicks-off on Saturday with Dundee looking for a quick return to the top flight and Greenock Morton (Cappielow Park pictured above) looking to go one better after missing out to last seasons champions Partick Thistle. We also welcome newcomers Queen of the South and Alloa Athletic to the division […]
Football: European Leagues Offer Decent Betting Options
With the onset of August, attention begins to focus on the English Premier League, but action in the main European football leagues will also soon resume with French Ligue 1 and the German Bundesliga commencing on the second weekend in August. Last season Barcelona, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich dominated their respective divisions with substantial winning […]
Football: Scottish Premier League Betting Preview
The Scottish Premier League kicks-off on Friday night, with newly promoted Partick Thistle taking on Dundee United at Firhill. Here we look at the odds for the title, winner without Celtic and relegation. Title Contenders Well, I could have filled this section with one word, Celtic. The Hoops are an astounding 1/40 to regain the […]
Football: League Division Two Betting Preview
The League Two season kicks-off with some interesting sides in the mix. Will Portsmouth turn their fortunes around? Can Newport County make their mark on their return to the league? Here we will have a look at the bookies favourites in the title, promotion and relegation markets. Title Contenders Portsmouth are bookies favourites at 5/1 […]
Football: League Division One Betting Preview
The new football season as a whole, kicks off with Sheffield United against Notts County on Friday night and here’s my look at the markets, movers and shakers for promotion and relegation in League One… Title Contenders Favourites for the title are Wolverhampton Wanderers, 7/2 across the board. Kenny Jackett took over from Dean Saunders and has […]