PREMIERSHIP PREVIEW by Nigel Ridgeway (Wednesday, April 12, 2006)

UNITED QUICK OFF THE BLOCKS AT TASTY 2/1 Man United v Sunderland Fr Apr 14 - 7.45pm ko (PremPlus) Last week, we cashed in by taking the 11/10 on United to beat Arsenal, and the Red Devils can again be a route to profit when they play Sunderland on Good Friday. There is likely to be nothing 'good' for the Black Cats in this game, and a score line of 3-0 or even 4-0 (at 11/2 and 7/1 respectively) looks about right. However, a safer bet could be on United to score most of their goals in the first half at a very tasty bet365 price of 2/1. In their last four Premiership matches at home, nine of Man United's twelve goals have been scored in the first half, which underlines the fact that they are invariably quick off the blocks at the Theatre Of Dreams. United to score most goals in first half @ 2/1 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) ROONEY 11/10 TO OUTSCORE OWEN IN GERMANY In bet365's first goal scorer market on the game, Wayne Rooney is priced at 3/1 to open the scoring. Remember, bet365 will give you your money back if he scores the last goal in the game instead, but there could be even better value in backing Cristiano Ronaldo at 11/2 (6/4 to score anytime), as the Portuguese playmaker's pace looks sure to exploit the Black Cats woeful defence. Looking further ahead to the World Cup and, after all that's been written over the past few days regarding a rift between Rooney and Michael Owen, bet365 make the United striker 11/10 to outscore his England strike partner in Germany. (Bet 365 - FREE £100) TROTTERS CAN KEEP IT TIGHT AT 13/5 Bolton v Chelsea - Sunday April 9th, 4.00pm ko, live on Sky Sports 1. This looks a particularly tough game to call, so the value could lie with backing the draw at bet365's 13/5. It's true that the Trotters appear to be going backwards, but they're particularly hard to break down at the Reebok - just ask Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs - while Chelsea's away form has been decidedly shaky recently. The Blues have only beaten West Brom in their last seven away matches and, while that run includes the trip to Barca, they have also drawn away to Everton, Aston Villa and Birmingham, and lost to Fulham and Middlesbrough. All in all, this match looks sure to be tight and, while Chelsea are the most likely winners, the draw is the advice. Also, don't forget to check out bet365's 14 dynamic In-Play markets on this game (kick off 12.45pm). Bolton to draw @ 13/5 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) HOME FORM MAKES ROVERS THE BET AT 9/4 Blackburn v Liverpool - Sunday April 16th, 2.30pm ko, live on Sky Sports 1. In Sunday's meeting between Blackburn and Liverpool, the advice is again to oppose the visitors. Mark Hughes' side have already beaten both Arsenal and Man United at Ewood Park, and their two defeats came against mid-table Newcastle and Everton, showing that they're capable of producing their best performances against the better teams. They're worth a bet at 9/4, but have a saver on the 1-1 draw at 11/2 as, despite their impressive 11-3-2 home record, they invariably concede a goal per game. However, the bet of the weekend has to be on Rovers getting a quarter-ball start (currently 1.925), as you'll only lose if Liverpool win the game. bet365's Asian Handicap betting consistently provides excellent value as they bet to 102%, while their Premiership Accumulator Bonus pays out up to 60% more on accas including top-flight teams. Why go anywhere else for your footy bets! Live Game Picks: Blackburn @ 9/4 Blackburn to Draw @ 11/2 Blackburn (+1/4) @ 1.925 (Bet 365 - FREE £100) Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 10:25 PM << Home