11th April

[Radek]

Hallo soccer fans!¨

Weekend picks for you from SoccerVista.com

Have to thanks Xazar7a, Beli, rtsilva, Niksan, TONNY and Ledi17!



Picks by Xazar7a:

Volendam - Dordrecht	1	1.35	Volendam in great form right now, win after win goal after goal. Excellent performance from them and deservely they are on the top place. But they should continue with the good games if they want to keep this place, because Waalwijk are second with equal points. Dordrecht is not the same team from the previous season and didnt show something interesting. I think here Volendam will continue their great form. I go for home win.
Paderborn - Koln	2	1.80	Koln can win some of the places which give promotion to Bundesliga 1, they only need constantly good performance. In last time they do this well and managed to get a point from the leader Gladback in the last match. Paderborn are on the bottom and only miracle can save them. I can see here only away win.
Bremen -Schalke	1	1.95	Bremen are not in top form right now, but they still keep them in the top, but i think their purpose is better place. They face Schalke at Saturday, which had hard match against Barcelona and surely the players will be tired. This is excellent chance for Bremen to show their potential and get some points, if they win they could get the second place in Bundesliga 1. Home win here.
Derby - Aston Villa	2	1.55	Aston Villa manage to get out of the bad row in which they was. They grab the 3 points over Bolton with 4-0 win last weekend. At Saturday they face the tail-ender Derby which perform very bad despite that they lost only 1-0 last match. Aston Villa have ambitions to play in UEFA but need to win matches, and this is ideal chance to do this. They have good players and I will go for away win here.
Sunderland - Manchester City	1	2.20	Sunderland had purpose to get away from the relegation zone and do this well. Three wins in row and hungry for more. Man City didnt perform very well and get down in the standings. I expect one hard match here, where i think Sunderland will have advantage, they will be with higher morale and i think they could get all the points here. Home win.
Manchester united - Arsenal	2	4.25	Maybe this will teh match of the season for Arsenal, because if they dont win they get far away from United in the standing. Two great teams go to Old Trafford after the fabolous midweek matches in CL. Manchester won over Roma with 1-0, when some of the stars was rested and Gary Neville made his first appearence this season. Rested was Ronaldo and Rooney, but he take some part in the match. Arsenal had hard match against Liverpool. They was losing with 2-1 but after great counter they equalized and it was like they will qualify but in the next attack the referee gave very doubtful penalty which maybe won the match. Arsenal were all out attack and Babel scored after Fabregas didnt manage to intervene good. Arsenal's program was hard and they had 3 matches with Liverpool in only one week and nwo they face Man united. They have problems with injured players and surely this will be the hardest match for them. United have no such problems and all their stars could take part in the match. I am sure everybody expect here home win, but Arsenal is a team which is like a bomb, which can blow every moment. And i think this will be in this match, I will go here for away win.

Picks by Beli:

Troyes - Gueugnon	1	1.30	Troyes in last game lost from the team that tey are fighting for 3rd place Grenoble away 2-0.In last 5 games Troyes won 1 and lost 4 games they lost last 4 games.At home Troyes won 8 draw 4 and lost 3 games.They lost last 2 games at home from Nantes 0-2 and from Brest 1-3.Last win home was over Le Havre 4-1.In other side Gueugnon in last game lost home from Boulogne 0-1.In last 5 games Gueugnon draw 2 and lost 3 games.In away games Gueugnon is only team without win away draw 5 and lost 10 times.In first game Gueugnon draw home with Troyes 1-1.We see fall in game of Troyes they lost last 4 games in row and if they want to keep this 3-rd place that will put them in 1-st league they need to win games like this at least.Home win in this game.
Volendam - Dordrecht	1	1.35	Volendam is in grate form they won 6 games in row.In last game they won AGOVV away 3-6.At home games Volendam won 11 draw 5 and lost 2 games .In other side Dordrecht in last game lost from Emmen away 1-0.In last 5 games they won 2 and lost 3 games.IN away games Dordrecht won 5 draw 3 and lost 10 games.In first game those teams draw 1-1.Volendam is took 1-st place and is fighting with RKC for that place.RKC is not in such good period and i think Volendam need to use this time to make diferenc higher.Home win.
Eindhoven - AGOVV	Over 2.5	1.35	Game of the team from bottom of table.Eindhoven 29 points, AGOVV 35 points.Eindhoven in last game lost from Mastricht away 4-1.In last 5 games Eindhoven draw 1 and lost 4 games.In 36 games Eindhoven score 44 goals and concede 79 that is 3.41 goals in game.In other side AGOVV scored 60 and cocnede 93 goals in 36 games that is 4.25 goals in game.I think in this game we will see again many goals it will be hard fight in this game and i this this agme will be Over 2.5 goals.
Lokeren - Standard	Under 2.5	1.72	Lokeren in last game won Over Genk away 2-3.In last 5 games they won 2 draw 1 and lost 2 games.In last 10 games Lokeren 8 times played Under 2.5 while only 2 times played Over 2.5.At home Lokeren in 14 games scored 11 goals and concede 9.In other side Standard in last game won Mouscron 1-0 home.In last 5 games Standard won all of them in 3 games they played Under2.5 and in 2 Over 2.5.In 14 away games Standard is still without lost game they scored 19 and concede 6 goals.Standard is favorite in this game and i think they can win this game but i dont think that we will see many goals.Both teams have good defance and i see Under 2.5 in this game.
Doncaster - Swindon	1	1.60	Doncaster in last game draw with Huddersfield 2-2 away.In last 5 games Doncaster won 1 draw 2 and lost 2 games.At home games Doncaster won 12 draw 4 and lost 5 games. In other side Swindon in last game won Oldham 2-0.In last 5 games Swindon won 1 draw 1 and lost 3 games.In away games Swindon won 3 draw 7 and lost 10 games.In first game Doncaster won 1-2 away.Doncaster is beter in quality and they are fighting for place in the top of table.Andi think after 2 games without win they will manage to win this one.
Palermo - Catania	Over 2.5	1.95	Palermo in last game won Juventus 3-2.In last 5 games Palermo won 1 and lost 4 games.In those games 4 times was Over 2.5 while only once Under 2.5.In other side Catania in last game won Napoli 3-0.In last 5 games Catania won 1 draw 2 and lost 2 games.In those games 3 times was Over 2.5 while 2 times Under 2.5.This is sicilian derby everything can happend in this game i dont think that we have favorite in this game but one i know that we will seemany goals on this game.Tradition say the same that when those teams play there are more goals on game.In first game Catania won 3-1.Over 2.5 for this game.
Metz - Marseille Ol.	2	1.60	Metz in last game in last minute draw with Lens and that was fatal for many betors.In last 5 games Metz won 1 draw 1 and lost 3 games.At home Metz won 2 draw 3 and lost 10 games.In other side Marseille in last game won Lyon 3-1 home.In last 5 games Marseille won 3 draw 1 and lost 1.In away games Marseille won 4 draw 7 and lost 5 games.In firstgame Marseille won home 3-1.Looking on current form and on that and looking fight of Marseille with Nancy for place in first 3 teams Marseille are favorite on this game.Metz is more then sure that will see them in next year in second league.Away win in this game.
Verona - Lecco	1		Verona in loast game won Monza 2-3 away.In last 5 games Verona won 3 and lost 2 games.At home Verona won 3 draw 6 and lost 6 games.In other side Lecco in last gamelost home from Sassuolo 0-1.In last 5 games Lecco won 1 draw 2 and lost 2 games.In first game in Lecco those teams draw 0-0.Verona currently is in last place but looking on their games and results i think that this team will continou in league they show grate performance and i think they can win this game and i think that we will see more progres on this team.

Picks by rtsilva:

(2008 P/L = -50,40 pts). This weekend’s bets:
Man. Utd vs Arsenal	10 pts Man. Utd	1.95	Manchester United is very strong (always) and especially at home (15-1-1). Man. Utd. is the champion in title, is the better team, has rested some key players last Wednesday, on the other hand, we have an exhausted Arsenal, that comes from a 3 game clash against Liverpool, demoralized by their elimination of the champions league and in a bad form (1-2-2 in last 5 games), and let me tell you that odds of 1,95 for a home Man. Utd. Win doesn’t come too often.
Inter vs Fiorentina	10 pts Inter	1.75	Despite losing a little bit of the form lately, Inter is the better team and plays at home were they are very strong (13-2-1), on the other hand, Fiorentina played an away match last Thursday and they also seem to be a little on the downward curve (lost last 3 games in Serie A), so an Inter home win at these odds (return of 75%) seems to me a very good bet.
W. Bremen vs Shalke	10 pts DRAW	3.45	Similar teams that are fighting for the second place in Germany (along with Hamburg). Bremen not in a good moment (1-1-3 in last 5 Bundesliga matches) and Shalke doesn’t lose many times away from home (5-6-2), so I think that this game is a Draw.
Almeria vs Villarreal	10 pts DRAW	3.50	Almeria is a good surprise in Primera Division, and they are very hard to beat at home (matches against the better teams in Spain: Won 2-0 against Real Madrid, Draw 2-2 against Barcelona, Draw 0-0 against Atletico Madrid, Won 1-0 against Sevilla and won 1-0 against Espanyol). Villarreal is one of the best in Spain this year, so a very tight match in perspective and DRAW is the logical outcome.
Empoli vs Parma	5 pts Parma	3.60	A match between two teams that are fighting for escaping relegation and the form of Empoli is so bad (1-1-6 in last 8 games) that I’m going to give Parma the victory here. If Parma wins it will be a huge step towards their objectives (against a direct contender).

Picks by Niksan:

Man Utd v Arsenal	1 Both teams to score	1.80 1.72	A mega spectacle is expected here which is very important for both Man United and Arsenal. Both teams had very important and hard matches in CL but Man United could rest some of its players in order to keep them fresh for the clash with Arsenal whereas Arsenal had to put the best they had to get the win and advance to the semifinals. Unfortunately they lost 4-2 in a very dramatic and intense game and now Venger said they will fully concentrate on the Premier League where they are on 3rd place 6 points behind the leaders Man United. According to him Arsenal still has some tiny chance for the title and they will do their best to get it. Man United beat Roma yesterday 1-0 and is now through the competition. Gary Nevil returned to the team after a 13 month pause and inspired his teammates and fans a lot. However, Rio Ferdinand, Nani, Nemanja Vidic, Darren Fletcher, and Louis Saha will most probably miss the game for Man United due to injury. Still the players understand the impor tance of this match and will put their best to get the 3 points which will most probably lead to the withdrawal of Arsenal from the fight for the title. Arsenal has some missings too: Robin van Persie, Bakari Sagna, Eduardo and Tomas Rosicky will miss the game. I expect a very interesting game here - something like Liverpool - Arsenal (4:2) where both teams will look for the win and will not think about drawing or something like that - an open game with a lot of goals.
Chelsea - Wigan	1(0:1 AH)	1.62	Well.. not much analysis here - my bet is based mainly on the current form of the teams and the class difference between them. Chelsea had a hard match on Tuesday in the CL where they put maximum of their skill and ability. Wigan are probably one of the worst visitor in the EPM with away record 1-4-12. Even their win vs Birmingham City in the last round cant make me think they can get something here. Both teams do not have any missing and i expect a nice game which will be dominated by Chelsea and i guess they can win easyly here with more than one goal.
Derby v Aston Villa	2	1.55	Derby are terrible this season. They got only 1 win and 8 draws in all the matches in the EPL and are the team with most goals conceeded this season. In the last 5 games they have 4 loses and 1 draw. The last time they managed to win was on 17.09.2007 !! I havent watched any their game recently but from what i read i get the idea of a terrbile team that i do not understand why it is in the EPL (no offence to the fans of the team). Aston Villa on the other hand are pretty unstable lately. First they lose 4:0 then they win 4:0. With one win only in the last 5 games i think this is the best chance for them to confirm the good impression from the last game. They do not have serious missing and i expect them to be able to get the maximum points here.
Grays Athletic v Halifax Town	1	1.75	A decent price here. Grays, although nothing to play for are in good form of lately. Their last lose was on 8.03. Since then they have 5 wins and 3 draws. Halifax on the other hand has not won in 6 - 5 loses and 1 draw(ironically last victory was against Torquay). I will late till the end for some fresh news and eventually changes but i guess i will not change my mind about this one.
Hartlepool United - Millwall FC	1	2.00	I see this one as one of the biggest gifts of the bookies for the weekend - cant even imagine such price is available. Although Hartlepool's season is going nowhere, they have a fantastic home record with 11-5-5 during the season. On the other hand Millwall are terrbile now. Even though they managed to win over Swansea away from home i cant see them playing in such away now - cant imagine they will get something here. It might be risky due to the factor but i will go straight for it.
Hamburger SV - MSV Duisburg	1	1.35	I think its time for Hamburger to win again after a while. At same prices they got a draw vs Arminia but i think its just not such a time so they can aford this to happen again. They are pretty solid at home with not a single loss on their own stadium. They show very unstable results lately and may be its just time to start winning again. Duisburg on the other hand feel very uncomfortable too. In the last 5 games they have 2 draws 2 loses and 1 win - over Werder away from home. But even this cant make me feel they will get something here.
SV Werder Bremen - FC Schalke 04	Both to score	1.50	The third is hosting to the second in the table of the Bundesliga. Both teams score a lot and in the same time conceed a lot of goals (especially Werded). The hosts have scored and conceeded goals in 17 out of 27 games so far. Similarly Scalke have 15 such games. Now when there is only 1 point between these teams i expect an open game with lots of goals. Werder will most probably miss Aaron Hunt and Daniel Jensen. Schalke has some injuries too: they will miss Rafinha, Ivan Rakitic, Ze Roberto and Zlatan Bajramovic. Still i dont think this missing will result on the scoring abilities of the teams so expect a real goal specatacle here.

Picks by TONNY:

Birmingham v Everton	2	2.35	Everton will look forward to keep on their good run and are able to get the three points here at the expense of poor Birmingham who won only two from last ten and one from last five. Everton are at only three points from fourth placed Liverpool and won last game. They won two of last five away. I take the away win.
Derby v Aston Villa	2	1.55	Derby are doomed and Villa are chasing one of the European tickets. They have some chances to finish in sixth spot sand possibly the fifth spot. They won last game 4-0 on Bolton after five winless games. Derby won only one game from 33. They lost four of last five. Away win.
Portsmouth v Newcastle	1	1.95	Portsmouth have played in progress in the last weeks and are fighting the challenge of Villa. They won six of last seven of which last three which they won by three clean sheets. Newcastle won last three after a draw. They scored 9 goals in the three wins against one conceded. A hard fought game is expected here and a draw ending is highly probable. Draw + cover on home.
Manchester United v Arsenal	1	1.80	Man U will play this big game with the aim to confirm their better form and get closer to the title at five games from the end. They have three points advance at the top on Chelsea and are six points ahead of Arsenal. They will look for the precious win here. Man U lost only one from last ten with eight wins and one draw. Arsenal won only two of last ten games and are winless in last three. Home win.
Chelsea v Wigan	1	1.20	Chelsea are keeping the hope to get the title if ever Man U slip again by the end of the season. They are at only three points adrift of Man U. They will play to get the three points when hosting lowly Wigan who won three of last seven to draw two and lose two. But the last thre wins of Wigan were on the last three team of the tables. Chelsea should win here. Home
Crystal Palace v Stoke	1	1.55	After the great display against Stoke where they won away by 2-1, Crystal Palace who are unbeaten in last eight are well able to pick up the three points here when hosting rather poor Scunthorpe who have lost four of last five in a row before a draw in last game. Home win.
Grays v Halifax	1	1.75	Grays will be playing a third game in eight days while Halifax win be playing a fourth game in nine days and a third game in five days . Halifax were on a bad run of six winless games with five defeats and one draw before their Thursday’s match against Ebbsfleet. . Grays are on a good run od eight unbeaten games and nine unbeaten in last ten. Grays should win here. Home

Picks by Ledi17:

Leoben - SV Bad Aussee	1	1.36	Leoben is in 9 place and SV Bad Aussee is in 12 place. Leoben after have lost against RB Salzburg and have lost 3 points. Now they have match against SV Bad Aussee that for me will not be problem for Leoben. I expekt home win for sure.
Manchester United - Arsenal	1	1.80	Manchester United have the best form in this moment. Manchester United is in 1st place and 3rd place. They have only 3 points difference with the second place Chelsea, and 6 points difference with the third place Arsenal. Manchester United have the oportunity to take another 3 points and to stay calm and one week with Chelsea.
Portsmouth - Newcastle	1	1.95	Portsmouth is in 6 place and Newcastle is in 12 place. Portsmouth in their last 11 matches have won 9 matches and now they want Uefa zone. Newcastle will play this match like "friendly" because Newcastle havent any objective in this moment in Premier League.
Rosenborg - Fredrikstad	1	1.60	Rosenborg is in 5 place and Fredrikstad is in 9 place. Rosenborg have won and lost in their 2 first matches in Norway Divison, they have lost the first match in home with the result 2-3. Now they have chance to take this three points and to fight for Norway Divison champion.
Helsinborg - Gefle	1	1.50	Helsinborg is in 5 place and Gefle is in 9 place. Helsinborg have won and draw in their 2 first matches in Sweden Division. After they have draw in their home last week, i think this time Helsinborg will win and cant make another mistake in home. I expekt Helsinborg to win.
Bolton - West Ham	1	2.20	Bolton is in 18 place and West Ham is in 10 place. Bolton is fighting to stay next season in Premier League. West Ham is playing for "fun" because they havent something to win in Premier League. I expekt Bolton to win because i cant imagine Bolton that in last season was in Uefa zone and now is fighting with weak teams.

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