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 […]
Football: SkyBet Championship Betting Preview
The SkyBet Football League Championship kicks-off on Saturday, with 24 sides looking to ride the gravy train to the promised land of the Premier League or just simply survive another season. Here, I will take a quick look at some of the betting available in the promotion and relegation markets. Title Contenders Queens Park Rangers […]
UEFA Champions League returns
The highlight this week is the return of the Champions League and Europa League, with qualifiers being shown live at Bet365. All the teams involved will be desperate to secure European football for the 2013-14 season, as well as improve their fitness ready for the start of the major European league seasons. On Thursday evening […]