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Over/Under 2.5 goals premiership betting tips for 28/29 November 2009
 

Wolves v Birmingham City – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.70)

Wolves take on midlands rivals Birmingham in what promises to be a feisty, but I expect, low-scoring affair.
They will be without striker Chris Iwelumo, Ronald Zubar, Matthew Hill, David Jones and Stephen Ward for the visit of the Blues.
Birmingham similarly also have injuries and are likely to be without Teemu Tainio, Martin Taylor, David Murphy, Garry O`Connor(1gl), Damien Johnson and Stuart Parnaby.
I worry that Lee Bowyer(3gls) is Birmingham’s leading scorer.
 

Aston Villa v Tottenham – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.75)

Villa are set to finally unveil winger Stewart Downing at Villa Park after a long-term injury kept him out.
James Collins(1gl) and Curtis Davies are both ruled out for the visit of high-scoring Tottenham who have an average of 3 gls per game at home.
Defender Nicky Shorey has joined Nottm Forest on loan.
Spurs will again be without Carlo Cudicini and Luka Modric as they travel to the Midlands.
 

Manchester City v Hull City – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.50)

Man City whose league position is in slow decline (thanks to 6 draws), will be hoping to kill off potential spoilers Hull on Saturday.
The big news is that Robinho is back to fitness but will almost certainly have to settle for the bench. Kolo Toure(1gl) & Martin Petrov(3gls,2assts) will continue on the sidelines though.
Hull travel with the knowledge they are one of only two sides without an away win so far (Burnley the other), and this won’t be an easy assignment.
They will be without Seyi Olofinjana(1gl) & skipper Ian Ashbee for the trip to Eastlands.

Over/Under 2.5 goals premiership betting tips for 21/22 November 2009
 
Birmingham v Fulham – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.57)

The Blues have another striker problem in Garry O`Connor(1gl) as he now faces a four month lay-off after groin surgery complications. Birmingham have struggled to hit the net this season and this will add pressure on Benitez(1gl,1asst) & Jerome(1gl,1asst) to perform. Midfielder Keith Fahey(1asst) and defender Martin Taylor are battling to be fit for the visit of Fulham. Defender David Murphy continues to be sidelined indefinitely.
Fulham forward Diomansy Kamara(1gl) is ruled out while former Blues striker Andy Johnson(1asst) will need a late fitness test.
Midfielder Danny Murphy(2gls) is about a week away from returning and Fulham could miss him in set-piece scenarios here.
Blues need a win to pull away from the relegation zone, but I fear a low-scoring game is on the cards here.
 
Tottenham v Wigan – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.65)

Spurs keeper Carlo Cudicini is ruled out for about 6 months following a car crash,while Luka Modric(1asst) is still sidelined after a broken leg.
Sebastien Bassong(1gl),Aaron Lennon(2gls,3assts) and Dos Santos are all struggling to be fit.
Wigan’s only injury appears to be defender Maynor Figueroa(1asst) who will be missed at the back for The Latics.
Tottenham could move into second place depending on other results.

Over/Under 2.5 goals betting tips for saturday 17 october
 

Stoke City v West Ham – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.66)

Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe is on the road to recovery at last, but this game will come too soon as he builds up match fitness after being out since March this year.
Diego Arismendi also misses out, while Abdoulaye Faye(1gl) remains sidelined for some time, as The Potters look to put some serious daylight between them and the teams occupying the relegation zone.
The Hammers will be without Scott Parker who is suspended, along with usual suspects Dean Ashton and Luis Boa Morte.
Kieron Dyer,Daniel Gabbidon and Jack Collison are doubts.
 
Portsmouth v Tottenham – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.80)

Portsmouth ‘welcome’ back former manager Harry Redknapp when he brings his high-flying Tottenham side to Fratton Park.
It’s likely to be a highly charged atmosphere, but Pompey need to focus on the priority of gaining a much-needed 3 points.
They will be without defender Linvoy Primus again, and will be sweating on the fitness of midfielder Papa Bouba Diop,Joel Ward,Richard Hughes and Hermann Hreidarsson. Jamie O`Hara is also unavailable due to his loan deal from Tottenham.
Spurs will travel without defender Jonathan Woodgate,Luka Modric(1asst) and Dos Santos.
Ledley King and want-away striker Roman Pavlyuchenko(1asst) may have to pass late fitness tests.
 
Bristol City v Peterborough Utd – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.75)

City midfielder Brian Wilson is out for a couple of months with a shin injury and won’t be available for the visit of Peterborough.
City will assess the fitness of striker Alvaro Saborio(1gl,1asst) and defender Lewin Nyatanga,but Liam Fontaine and Christian Ribeiro are definitely out.
Peterborough midfielder Tom Williams(4assts) is a major doubt, and Paul Coutts is ruled out.
However, defender Craig Morgan is expected to start, with striker George Boyd(3gls,3assts) equalling the highest number of appearances for Posh.
 
Sheffield Weds v Coventry City – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.85)

Wednesday striker Luke Varney(2gls,1asst) could earn a recall, along with Francis Jeffers & Akpo Sodje after impressing in te reserves midweek.
Otherwise The Owls look set to remain unchanged.
Coventry’s ex Nottm Forest midfielder Sammy Clingan(3gls,1asst) has been ruled out,along with defender Marcus Hall(1asst).
David Bell & Ben Turner will also have to sit it out again.
 

Over/Under 2.5 goals betting tips for the weekend 3 to 4 october
 

Burnley v Birmingham City – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.62)

Burnley have suffered another injury blow as striker Jay Rodriguez will
be out for about 3 months and joins Martin Paterson and Chris McCann on
the injury list.
Fernando Guerrero is also out.
Birmingham’s early season injury woes continue with defenders Franck
Quedrue & Martin Taylor,and forwards Cameron Jerome and James
McFadden(1gl) still all ruled out.
New signing Christian Benitez is also very unlikely to figure as he has
flown home to Ecuador to be with his family after his father was in a
road accident.

Arsenal v Blackburn – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.55)

Arsenal entertain Blackburn without the services of
Djourou,Fabianski,Denilson and Sami Nasri.
Blackburn travel to the Emirates with defender Gael Givet(1gl,1asst) an
injury doubt.
Rovers recorded a 2-1 win over Aston Villa last week.

Chelsea v Liverpool – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 2.10)

Chelsea will be looking to bounce back after their shock defeat at Wigan
last week, but it won’t be easy with Liverpool the next opponents.
Chelsea will be without first choice keeper Petr Cech who is suspended
following his sending off last weekend against Wigan.
John Mikel Obi and Alex are also injured and will miss the match.
Liverpool will again be without midfielder Alberto Aquilani when they
travel to Stamford Bridge.

Barnsley v Ipswich Town – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.80)

Barnsley midfielder Anderson De Silva(1gl) is doubtful ahead of their
basement clash against Ipswich Town.
On-loan keeper Bartosz Bialkowski is set to continue between the sticks
despite Luke Steele recovering from a broken finger.
Ipswich skipper Alex Bruce(1gl) is still missing with a groin injury, so
Tommy Smith is set to continue in central defence with Gareth McAuley(1gl).

Crystal Palace v Blackpool – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.72)

Palace are waiting on a late fitness test for Victor Moses(1asst), and
defenders Paddy McCarthy(1asst) and Claude Davis may also miss out due
to a virus.
Strikers Freddie Sears and Stern John are both ruled out again.
Blackpool also have injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s trip.
Ian Evatt(1gl),Danny Coid and Ishmel Demontagnac are set to miss the match.
Tangerines strikers Daniel Nardiello,Gary Taylor-Fletcher(2gls,1asst)
and Stephen McPhee are all struggling to be fit.

Reading v Middlesbrough – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 2.00)

The Royals will be missing Chris Armstrong,Radoslav Vasilev and striker
Shane Long is doubtful after missing the away game at Preston in midweek.
Middlesbrough will travel to REading without striker Caleb Folan and
defender Chris Riggott.
However, Emmanuel Pogatetz,Justin Hoyte and Didier Digard may all travel
with the squad.

Swansea City v QPR – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.66)

Swansea have been dealt a major injury blow with influential midfielder
Ferrie Bodde looking likely to miss the rest of the season with a
cruciate knee ligament injury.
However, Jordi Lopez is available after serving a one match suspension,
as is Nathan Dyer(1asst).
Leon Britton,Andrea Orlandi and Cedric Van der Gun will all have to pass
late fitness tests, but Gorka Pintado sits out as he is suspended.
QPR look likely to be without defender Fitz Hall,Angelo Balanta,Matt
Connolly,Gareth Ainsworth and Lee Cook.

Over/Under 2.5 goals betting tips for the weekend 26 to 27 september
 

Birmingham City v Bolton Wanderers – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.61)

The Blues will look ahead to their home game against Bolton with renewed confidence after a fantastic away win at Hull last weekend.
The injury list is starting to recover, however, James McFadden(1gl),Franck Quedrue,striker Cameron Jerome and defender Martin Taylor all face lengthy lay-offs.
Roger Johnson and Scott Dann should continue their new central defensive partnership after impressing at the KC Stadium.
Bolton midfielder Sean Davis has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury,and midfielder Joey O`Brien is also out.
However, Ricardo Gardner is almost fit and may be included in the squad as manager Gary Megson looks for improvement in results.

Liverpool v Hull City – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.47)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has an almost fully fit aquad to pick from when they host a Hull side who can’t take a trick at the moment.
Only midfielder Alberto Aquilani and defender Daniel Agger remain sidelined.
Hull have a few injuries as they face an almost impossible task at Anfield; defender Steven Mouyokolo,and midfield trio Richard Garcia,Jimmy Bullard and captain Ian Ashbee are all sidelined.
Anthony Gardner may be fit in time.

 
Tottenham v Burnley – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.60)

Tottenham will look to get back to winning ways against a Burnley side still seeking their first away win.
Spurs have injury worries which tests their depth of squad; Dos Santos,Ledley King,Sebastien Bassong(1gl),Luka Modric(1asst) and Jonathan Woodgate are all sidelined.
The Clarets will have to do without striker Martin Paterson, but this provides the opportunity for on-loan striker David Nugent(2gls) to start after bagging a brace off the bench against Sunderland last weekend.
Midfielder Chris McCann is also out for about 3 months and first choice keeper Brian Jensen is doubtful with a dead-leg. Stephen Caldwell may return after a groin injury.
I predict goals here at White Hart Lane with defenders out for Tottenham, but Crouch,Defoe,Keane & Lennon on fire at the moment.

 
QPR v Barnsley – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.80)

QPR midfielder Ben Watson should return to the side and Hogan Ephraim should be fit following stitches to his head.
Angelo Balanta and Fitz Hall will both miss out though, along with Matthew Connolly,Gareth Ainsworth and winger Lee Cook.
Barnsley have signed three defenders on temporary loans to shore up their leaky defence.
Suad Filekovic,Carl Dickinson and Ryan Shotton all join the club but whether they make the squad is not know at this stage.
Defender Darren Moore is rated 50/50 and Emil Hallfredsson(2assts) is doubtful, but Jamal Campbell-Ryce should be recalled.

Plymouth Argyle v Nottingham Forest – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.75)

Plymouth will be without midfielder Luke Summerfield(1asst) as he has joined Leyton Orient on loan.
On loan central defender Shane Lowry is doubtful with an ankle injury.
Skipper Carl Fletcher plays against his former club.
Forest may have Kelvin Wilson back in the squad, but Luke Chambers should continue.
First choice keeper Lee Camp should return, but injured trio Radoslaw Majewski(1gl),James Perch and Julian Bennett all remain injured.

Over/Under Results so far…
2009/2010 Season:

Blackburn v West Ham      Under 2.5     0-0     Won
Stoke City v Sunderland     Under 2.5     1-0     Won
Swansea City v Watford     Under 2.5     1-1     Won
Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City     Under 2.5     2-0     Won
Blackburn Rovers v Wolves    Under 2.5  3-1 Lost
Portsmouth v Bolton    Under 2.5 2-3 Lost
Tottenham v Man Utd    Over 2.5  1-3 Won
Bolton v Stoke    Under 2.5 1-1 Won
Hull City v Birmingham City    Under 2.5 0-1 Won

Cheers, Have a good weekend.

Over/Under 2.5 goals predictions

Blackburn v West Ham – Under 2.5
Blackburn will be hoping for their first win of the season when they host West Ham who never travel well, and only have one senior striker in Carlton Cole.
Blackburn will be without defender Nelson (knee ligaments) and Gallagher(hamstring) is doubtful.
Ilunga(fractured cheekbone) joins long-term absentees Ashton(ankle) & Boa Morte(knee ligaments), and also likely to be missing is Behrami(knee).
Prediction: Under 2.5

Swansea v Watford – Under 2.5
The Swans are missing 11 players – Stephen Dobbie,Guillem Bauza,Albert Serran,Fede Bessone,Ferrie Bodde,Darren Pratley,Joe Allen & Tom Butler who are all injured, while striker Gorka Pintado, Garry Monk & Angel Rangel are suspended. Besian Idrizaj should be fit, Last season’s top scorer Jason Scotland has since departed to Wigan, but a surprise return of former striker,Lee Trundle and new signing Craig Beattie will boost the attack.
Watford are without striker Tommy Smith who has transferred to Portsmouth. Defender Matt Williamson has handed in a transfer request. Striker Danny Graham faces a late fitness test and Nathan Ellington is still struggling.
With many players unavailable for Swansea and Watford losing Tommy Smith, it’s hard to see where the goals are going to come from in this one.

Doncaster v Cardiff – Under 2.5
Doncaster could include their loan signing defender Jason Shackell for the visit of Cardiff.
Manager Sean O`Driscoll has doubts over Martin Woods(calf) and Gareth Roberts(ankle), but striker Steve Brooker(ankle) & Stuart Elliott(ankle) are out. John Spicer could return after a hamstring injury.
Cardiff reserve defender Darcy Blake has joined Plymouth on loan.

Stoke v Sunderland – Under 2.5
Stoke will check on Tonge(flu) & Faye(back) before the game against Sunderland, but striker Sidibe(knee) remains long-term injured.
Stoke are expected to name new signing defender Robert Huth in their squad.
Sunderland’s only absentee is McShane(knee) and is expected to be out for around 5 weeks.
Prediction: I can’t separate these two teams, so I think the likely result is a draw.

Over/Under 2.5 goals predictions
 
Wigan v Portsmouth – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.75)
Wigan quartet;Valencia(3gls,4assts),Mido(2gls),Scharner(2assts) & Kirklans are likely to miss this game.
Pompey will again be without Kranjcar(3gls,3assts),Bouba Diop & Mvuemba.
Most likely result is a draw.
 
Sunderland v Chelsea – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.85)
Sunderland have doubts over Malbranque(1gl,8assts) & McCartney, while Nosworthy & Gordon face late fitness tests.
Chelsea could call upon Ballack(1gl,3assts),Deco(3gls,2assts) & Carvalho(1gl,1asst) when they travel to The Stadium of Light.
An Anelka brace could do for the Black Cats in this one.
 
Liverpool v Tottenham – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.66)
Liverpool’s final game of the season marks an end to Hyypia(1gl)’s term at Anfield.
Spurs will be without Lennon(5gls,4assts),Dawson(1gl,2assts),Huddlestone(1asst), O’Hara(1gl) & Palacios.
Woodgate(1gl) & Assou-Ekotto(1asst) face late fitness tests.

Over/Under 2.5 goals predictions

Tottenham v Man City – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 2.00)
Spurs are still missing Bent(12gls,2assts),O’Hara(1gl) & Zokora.
Dawson(1gl,2assts) & Lennon(5gls,4assts) are hoping to be fit in time.
Man City’s Wright-Phillips(5gls,3assts) looks set to be on the bench, while Robinho(14gls,5assts) is out with a groin injury so occasional striker Petrov deputises.
 
Prediction: Man City tend not to travel well & with the loss of Robinho – Tottenham win

Spurs have the best defensive record at home (conceding only 9 goals), while Man City are without top scorer Robinho.
 

Stoke City v Wigan – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.66)
Stoke will be without on-loan striker Camara as he’s ineligible to face his employers, but Wilkinson is expected to be fit.
Wigan may recall Mido(2gls) to the starting line-up, while first choice keeper Kirkland is still injured so Kingson looks set to continue between the sticks.
 
Prediction: I can’t separate these two teams – Draw

 
West Brom v Liverpool – Over 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.65)
The Baggies look set to retain Kiely in goal ahead of Carson who returns from injury. Dorrans hopes to be fit, but Morrison(3gls,3assts) & Meite(1asst) continue on the sidelines.
Liverpool may be out of the title challenge before they even start this game, and is compounded by Alonso(3gls,4assts) rated very doubtful, along with Degen continuing his absence.
 
Prediction: Liverpool to win – regardless of the Man Utd/Arsenal result

Hope you have a good weekend & good luck!

Over/Under 2.5 goals predictions

Bolton v Sunderland – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.70)
Bolton will look at this match as their best chance to mathematically secure another season in the top flight.
They have Mark Davies(2assts) back in training but this game will be too soon. Shittu & Gardner(4gls,1asst) may figure at some stage.
Sunderland may have Tainio available for the trip to the Reebok, but keeper Gordon is definitely ruled out for the season.
The game will be too soon for McCartney also.

Both teams have a record 7 over/10 under (Bolton at home & Sunderland away). Should be a low-scoring game.

Preston NE v Sheff Utd – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.65)
Preston are boosted by the return of Wallace(5gls,14assts), but Williamson(1gl) is suspended, and Chaplow(3gls,1asst) & Hart are sidelined.
United have two major injury doubts but boss Blackwell is not divulging who.
However, O’Toole(1gl) & Craig Beattie(1gl,1asst) are both pushing for recalls.

Sheff Utd will be desperate to keep a clean sheet at Preston and with their current record; 8 over/15 under,this underlines their well organised defence.

Should be a tight,tense game.
Good luck!

Over/Under 2.5 goals predictions – 2nd May

Stoke v West Ham – Under 2.5 goals (odds at Bet365: 1.61)
Stoke wait on Beattie’s(6gls,3assts) fitness, while Faye(3gls),Higginbotham(1gl,3assts),Sidibe(3gls,2assts) & Diao are all out injured.
Wilkinson is doubtful.
The Hammers will still have to do without Collison(3gls) & Cole(9gls,3assts), but no new injuries to report.

Stoke ratio 5/12 (Over/Under) at home, while West Ham ratio away is 6/11 (o/u), and even if Beattie plays for Stoke I doubt he’s 100% fit, along with a few injuries too. West Ham are still missing top scorer Cole, so everything points towards a low-scoring game.