Walker's Word - Weekend 30 September - 2 October 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Televised Premiership Matches
Saturday 30 September
Bolton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Another lunch time kick off for Liverpool, their sixth of the campaign. This time there are up against Bolton Wanderers who forced Portsmouth to concede their first goal of the season and in turn suffer their first defeat. Following a stern test against Galatasaray in midweek, the Reds will not relish a trip to the Reebok Stadium as they have not won there since their 3-2 victory in September 2002. Liverpool could also face a former player in Nicolas Anelka in a match which has ended 2-2 in two of the last three played.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 9/4
AH: Bolton + � @ 33/40
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 6/4
Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Two struggling teams meet and home advantage could be the key to success. Middlesbrough have won just once in the Premiership this season, ironically against Chelsea but have failed to win eight away trips stretching back to last season. The Blades are not without their troubles either, just two draws and as many goals in six Premiership matches, despite Neil Warnock having eight strikers on the books. It's a tough one to predict, but I'm going to side with the home team. Just.
Walker's Word
1x2: Sheffield United @ 8/5
AH: Sheffield United level ball @ 19/20
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 6/10
Sunday 1 October
Tottenham Hotspur vs Portsmouth
Tottenham have played well in recent games but have had no reward while former table toppers Portsmouth suffered their first defeat of the season against Bolton on Monday. Former Spurs defender Sol Campbell will have his work cut out when he return to North London because in three Premiership meetings at White Hart Lane, Tottenham have won twice by a 3-1 margin and once in a 4-3 goalfest. It could prove profitable to back goals being scored in this match and the odds represent real value given past meetings.
Walker's Word
1x2: Tottenham Hotspur @ 10/11
AH: Tottenham - � @ 7/8
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 5/4
Monday 2 October
Watford vs Fulham
As predicted, Watford are at the wrong end of the table early on but they have an opportunity to climb out of the bottom three with a win against London rivals Fulham. Chris Coleman's side were dire on the road last season and Hornet's manager Aidy Boothroyd will hope that form will show itself at Vicarage Road.
Walker's Word
1x2: Watford @ 6/4
AH: Watford level ball @ 4/5
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 6/5
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♠ Betting Previews For All This Weekend's Premiership Fixtures (30, 31 sept, 2006)
♠ Premiership Football Preview Archive - Walker's Word
Saturday 30 September
Bolton Wanderers vs Liverpool
Another lunch time kick off for Liverpool, their sixth of the campaign. This time there are up against Bolton Wanderers who forced Portsmouth to concede their first goal of the season and in turn suffer their first defeat. Following a stern test against Galatasaray in midweek, the Reds will not relish a trip to the Reebok Stadium as they have not won there since their 3-2 victory in September 2002. Liverpool could also face a former player in Nicolas Anelka in a match which has ended 2-2 in two of the last three played.
Walker's Word
1x2: Draw @ 9/4
AH: Bolton + � @ 33/40
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 6/4
Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Two struggling teams meet and home advantage could be the key to success. Middlesbrough have won just once in the Premiership this season, ironically against Chelsea but have failed to win eight away trips stretching back to last season. The Blades are not without their troubles either, just two draws and as many goals in six Premiership matches, despite Neil Warnock having eight strikers on the books. It's a tough one to predict, but I'm going to side with the home team. Just.
Walker's Word
1x2: Sheffield United @ 8/5
AH: Sheffield United level ball @ 19/20
OU: Under 2.5 goals @ 6/10
Sunday 1 October
Tottenham Hotspur vs Portsmouth
Tottenham have played well in recent games but have had no reward while former table toppers Portsmouth suffered their first defeat of the season against Bolton on Monday. Former Spurs defender Sol Campbell will have his work cut out when he return to North London because in three Premiership meetings at White Hart Lane, Tottenham have won twice by a 3-1 margin and once in a 4-3 goalfest. It could prove profitable to back goals being scored in this match and the odds represent real value given past meetings.
Walker's Word
1x2: Tottenham Hotspur @ 10/11
AH: Tottenham - � @ 7/8
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 5/4
Monday 2 October
Watford vs Fulham
As predicted, Watford are at the wrong end of the table early on but they have an opportunity to climb out of the bottom three with a win against London rivals Fulham. Chris Coleman's side were dire on the road last season and Hornet's manager Aidy Boothroyd will hope that form will show itself at Vicarage Road.
Walker's Word
1x2: Watford @ 6/4
AH: Watford level ball @ 4/5
OU: Over 2.5 goals @ 6/5
Read Walker's Word
♠ Betting Previews For All This Weekend's Premiership Fixtures (30, 31 sept, 2006)
♠ Premiership Football Preview Archive - Walker's Word
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