LIFE sure is duller without a bet and that's two days I've been on the wagon.

I've never been an advocate of punting for the sake of it but the nights go slower without a bit of added interest.

The only games I considered on Wednesday were the Germany v Finland and Ireland v Oman friendlies. But I don't like betting on these games and both favourites were extremely short.

I expected Robbie Keane to score on his final appearance but again the price was short at around 4-6.

Well done anyone who picked winners and I liked the comments on the Cardiff Met University v TNS game which pretty much proved spot on with the students proving tough to beat.

I could have hunted out something on the Welsh games or other more obscure matches but I'd rather spend my time looking ahead to the weekend and making start on my Saturday Daily Record column.

Thursday sees many more friendlies and I'm not touching them while there are three South American World Cup qualifiers including Ecuador v Brazil and that looks a tough task for visiting boss Edu who'd probably be happy with a point.

A stat that stands out is the fact Ecuador haven't lost a home qualifier this decade and while Brazil are boosted by their Olympic win I don't think the home side will lose.

Argentina thought Lionel Messi had gone but he overturned his decision to quit and is back for more. It won't be easy for Edgardo Bauza's side at home to Uruguay but he'll be keen to kick off his reign with a win and Messi's presence should give them a lift.

With no bets over the past two days my total profit for the month end on 23.2pts. I'm fairly happy with that but believe with more care and a little bit of luck I could have doubled it – and that will be the aim for September.

Bet of the Day for members only will return on Saturday and I'll probably start a new £20 to £250 challenge on Saturday after completing two last month.

Remember to check out WeLoveBetting for their latest tips and video chat.

2pts Super Single

Ecuador not to lose (10pm)

Argentina (12.30am)

(13-10, McBookie)

August Super Singles Final Total

Profit: 9.2pts

(21 bets, 10 winners, 1 void)

August Advised Accas Final Total
Profit: 14pts
(66 bets, 16 winners)
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110 Comments
  1. kelly.d 8 years ago

    August totals update: brackets is last months totals
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    mr fixits tips
    original bank €400
    bank after today €908 (€544)
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Greg brownings tips
    original bank €400
    bank after today €1221(€622)
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Kelly’s bets
    Original bank €800
    bank after today €4500 (€2268)
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    overall combined
    original bank €1600
    updated bank €6629(€3434)

    • harrybaines 8 years ago

      If that were me with them figures id be more hated than Islamic State? Nice profit Kelly

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      Looking good.

    • kelly.d 8 years ago

      yeah its a pity august is over

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      Quite happy it’s over. Traditionally I do better in September so let’s see.

    • harrybaines 8 years ago

      You had a cracking start to the new Season in August Mr F. I haven’t been doing what i do for a year so i can’t comment on September but from what i can say is the last month of the EPL was a real money maker.

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      For me August is usually the hardest because there is no form to go on.
      September should be better but is starting with internationals then straight into European games so some clubs will suffer because of that.
      March and April are usually my best months when most games mean something.

    • kelly.d 8 years ago

      lets hope its a good september for everyone

  2. Alves 8 years ago

    At Rafaela v Rosario Central

    Over 10.0 asian corners 1.850

    At Rafaela RT7 corners 9/2 –
    1/3 stake

    Gonna have a look at Chapecoence later on the Copa

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      You’ll be pleased to see Janko go – not sure how Johnb will feel as he lands at Barnsley.
      Hope nathan likes Derby’s new signing Anya who as we know is capable of magic – just not every week.

    • Alves 8 years ago

      Aye just messaged a guy from work about it when it went through, was hoping for McCarthy but as soon as Sissoko went to spurs that was never gonna happen. Would’ve liked another player in today though but a decent window all round

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      Think Celtic wanted the Simunovic money to spend but with that falling through there was little chance of anything happening.
      Of course they can still sign a free agent.

    • Johnb 8 years ago

      Mr f, probably get a bit of stick for this but I always say what I think and I think Janko will do a job for Barnsley, and he is in my mind going to a team with a chance of getting promoted and definitely going to a better league,
      Heard he has been getting a bit of stick which I feel is a bit unjust

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      He had a terrible game against Hapoel but I suppose you can’t judge a player on one game.
      Never seemed to settle at Celtic and had injury problems so could be a good move for him.
      Goodnight all.

  3. Alves 8 years ago

    Also got another free fiver for Djokovic winning but can only stick it on tennis, gone for Nadal to win 3-1 at 16/5 and will watch it in around an hr

  4. the notorious 8 years ago

    How has Mario Ballotelli got a transfer? Biggest shock so far.

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      It was a free that’s how!

    • the notorious 8 years ago

      Thats how bad Ballotelli is.

  5. Alves 8 years ago

    At Rafaela v Rosario Central

    Over 10.0 asian corners 1.850 ?

    At Rafaela RT7 corners 9/2 –
    1/3 stake :(

    RT7 obviously a longshot so profit

    • hombre3000 8 years ago

      Great shout on the asian corners mate! was on this! :)

    • Alves 8 years ago

      ?

  6. HullShaker 8 years ago

    Night Owl:

    PALMEIRAS VS. BOTAFOGO PB (23.30 KO):

    PALMEIRAS OVER 2.5 TGS…11/10

    **WON**

    Crap first half and 1 short of the 11/4…corners+ goals 4/1 a dead rubber.

  7. Alves 8 years ago

    Chapecoence RT7 corners 8/11

    • Alves 8 years ago

      Win 52 mins ?

  8. Alves 8 years ago

    Last bet

    Nicaragua v St Kitts

    11-3 on corners 68 mins

    Over 16.5 asian corners 1.825

    • Alves 8 years ago

      Win ?

  9. weebilly2 8 years ago

    Mr fixit how much is your membership

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      £35 a year including a £10 free bet or £5 a month.

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      Off to the golf – will look to put up tips later.

  10. dc john boy 8 years ago

    Night owl

    Flamengo over 2.5tgs 6/4

    **WON**

    Finally got one up hopefully start of a winning streak

  11. steve 8 years ago

    Morning steal
    Australia
    Japan
    South Korea
    1.47/1 Treble Will Hill
    GL ALL
    Well done MR. F amazing august.

  12. maccathered 8 years ago

    little acca for today
    australia to win to nil 10/11
    peru double chance @ 4/6
    colombia to win @ 4/11
    ecuador double chance @ 2/5
    saudi arabia to win to nil @ 10/11
    iran v qatar under 2.5 goals @ 4/6
    17/1 gl all on a bet

  13. steve 8 years ago

    Add
    Uzbekistan
    Iran
    Saudi Arabia
    to
    Australia
    Japan
    South Korea 6.24/1 Acca

  14. frank magomu 8 years ago

    South Korea ……1
    Japan………1
    Australia……. 1.
    Home wins for all early kickoff…

  15. steve 8 years ago

    Belgium Draw
    Italy Draw
    Holland
    11.56/1 treble Will hill

  16. alex_mufc83 8 years ago

    IN PLAY

    Slovakia U19 v Switzerland U19

    Currently 1-2 at Half Time.

    Goal Line 4.0, 4.5 – 2/1
    £15 staked

    • mar 8 years ago

      Did you go over I assume?

    • alex_mufc83 8 years ago

      Apologies – yes I mean overs

    • alex_mufc83 8 years ago

      Couldn’t get the 2nd goal needed, half stake returned.

  17. radu 8 years ago

    Netherlands – Greece – Netherlands over 1.5 goals @ 1.78
    Belgium – Spain – draw HT @ 2.00
    Italy – France – BTTS @ 2.16
    ===================================
    Columbia – Venezuela – Columbia by 1 goal @ 3.50 , draw @ 4.75
    Ecuador – Brazil – BTTS @ 1.93
    Argentina – Uruguay – Argentina (-1AH) @ 2.10

  18. HullShaker 8 years ago

    COLOMBIA VS. VENEZUELA 21.30 KO):

    Venezuala have had a torrid time of late and currently sit bottom of their qualifying group – the fact Colombia are such short priced favourites I understand but that leaves the back door open for (potentially) some real value.

    Don’t write Venezuela off completely – although I don’t think they will necessarily get any points, I do think there’s a good chance they will find the net and you can have 11/10 (365) on them to score 1 goal or more.

    They actually won the last H2H 1-0 and historically do actually hold the bragging rights with 4 wins out of the last 6 H2Hs including 1 draw and 1 loss.

    But, the most important factor is the here and now – Colombia ARE the better side…fact. They have won 7 of their last 9 as opposed to Venzuela’s 1 point from their most recent 6 games.

    Selections to consider:

    BTTS…11/8 (365)
    BTTS & OVER 2.5 MGS…2/1 (365)
    BTTS & OVER 3.5 MGS.. 16/5 (Coral)

    CARLOS BACCA ATGS…11/10
    CARLOS BACCA BRACE…11/2

    Best of luck ?

    • craigyboy 8 years ago

      Looks good to me. I’m on BTTS and over 2.5. 2/1 is a nice price.

  19. mr. orange 8 years ago

    Netherlands v Greece

    Vincent Janssen to score a header anytime @ 8.00 with 888

    Spurs striker Janssen scored 3 goals in 5 games for the Dutch. He scored a penalty against England, but the goals against Poland and Austria were headers. Both assisted by winger Berghuis. They are both likely to start tonight because Blind wants to play his strongest team in preparation of the qualifier in Sweden. A small bet on Janssen to score with his head.

    • 8 years ago

      Is it definetly a strong Holland side tonight ?

  20. mr. orange 8 years ago

    Denmark v Armenia (Sunday)

    Nicolai Jørgensen to score @ 2.88 with BV (3.10 @ 365)

    The Feyenoord striker scored 2 in his first 2 games for his new team and scored 2 in the home game against Liechtenstein for his country. I think their is a good chance he will start and that Denmark should have plenty of opportunities to score.

  21. cockerspaniel 8 years ago

    Zwickau v Magdeburg. German Liga 3) over 2..5 goals 11/10 bet365

    Zwickau have lost 9 and scored 4 in four matches
    Magdeburg have lost 8 and scored 6 in four matches

    • mar 8 years ago

      Going for a Belgium, Spain, Italy and France all to score @4.33

      A bit risky but Ladbrokes is offering a price boost and its worth a shot at the odds provided.

      £20 = £86.60

      Anyone have any thoughts on this?

    • craigyboy 8 years ago

      I’ve backed Belgium/Spain in an accumulator with the three South American games for BTTS. I agree for the price it’s worth a shout, just the Italians putting me off.

  22. dc john boy 8 years ago

    Double for tonight

    Bolivia btts
    Ecuador btts

    Returns 5/2

  23. craigyboy 8 years ago

    In_play:
    East Bengal Club
    Over 1.5 goals
    10/11
    0-0

    • mar 8 years ago

      Thanks for pointing this out. Went with £20 on over 0.5 goals for a quick win.

    • craigyboy 8 years ago

      Disappointed it only finished 1-0. Managed to have a small wager on over 0.5 and threw in a few corners which sailed in…No harm done.

  24. asengi 8 years ago

    Friends…
    Saudi Arabia v Oman
    1/1 Half time/full time 10/11 bet365
    Get on

    • dom77 8 years ago

      Do you mean v thailand?

  25. asengi 8 years ago

    Sorry Saudi Arabia v Thailand
    1/1

  26. dan1987 8 years ago

    Small South American double for later.

    Ecuador brazil Btts
    Paraguay chile over 1.5 gals

    Pays 1.4/1 (bet365)
    Cou

  27. craigyboy 8 years ago

    Portugal over 4.5TG
    Netherlands over 1.5TG

    1.68/1
    Coral

  28. alex_mufc83 8 years ago

    Based on form and league position, I’m having a speculative on the following IN PLAY

    Slovakia Liga 3

    Puchov win
    TJ Kovo Belusa – double chance
    SK Surany – win
    MFK Topolcany – win

    13.37/1
    £6.04 returns £80.79

    • alex_mufc83 8 years ago

      Also,

      Puchov – double chance
      TJ Kovo Belusa – double chance
      SK Surany – double chance
      MFK Topolcany – double chance

      3.5/1
      £10 returns £35.81

      like I say, speculative punt based on league position and form

    • mar 8 years ago

      Wow those two Vion goals were unexpected.

    • alex_mufc83 8 years ago

      Tell me about it – Surany red card as well.

      Vion are 18th place (second from bottom), not won a game in over 7 games and not scored more than 1 goal in any of those – Surany are 4th in the league and have won their last 3 games and scored at least 2 goals in those games

      Hoping for a second half Surany come back…

      All other games are going to plan

    • alex_mufc83 8 years ago

      @mar – Surany goal, come on lads just 2-3 more lol

    • mar 8 years ago

      @alex_mufc83 LOL Almost there!!

  29. muhammedalakhbar 8 years ago

    Today i like both team score in ecuador v brazil game which i find at 20/23 williamhill

  30. muhammedalakhbar 8 years ago

    Uzbekistan to score both half 11/8 i will be on too.

    • muhammedalakhbar 8 years ago

      also uzbekistan score before 40 minute which is 1/1

    • muhammedalakhbar 8 years ago

      no score from uzbekistan in 40 minute but i see syria have already few yellow card so red see possible. I now go large on uzbekistan win which is current at 4/6

    • dom77 8 years ago

      Well played sir!

  31. spidermonkey696 8 years ago

    Post

  32. muhammedalakhbar 8 years ago

    Hi Mr fix. Is only paypal i can join as full member? I no have paypal so i want pay by alternative method

  33. spidermonkey696 8 years ago

    Hi Kelly what stakes do you use on Greg’s bets nap and nb

  34. 8 years ago

    I like the look of Colombia and Argentina in 2 competitive games.

  35. craneguy 8 years ago

    niteowls

    ath. Rafaela, palmerias o1.5mgs 9/10 WON
    dep. Tolima o2.5mgs evens LOST goal short
    treble 11/4 LOST

  36. hampy 8 years ago

    croatia u21s first goal before 70mins currently 1.66

    • hampy 8 years ago

      lost not having the best of luck at the moment.

  37. alex_mufc83 8 years ago

    Not exactly wowed by Bahrain on the stats, Singapore could easily knick the win.

    Put a speculative £15 on Singapore win @ 13/1

    Returns £195

  38. kelly.d 8 years ago

    @spidermonkey696 i was doing 20 but started doing 40 half way tru the month

  39. andrzejstarba 8 years ago

    Portugal are putting out a strong team against gibraltar. Nani, eder, moutinho, edurado, quaresma all starting.
    Value in hanicap results. -5.5 asian handicap bet365. They should easily smash 6 past them.

    Already on spain u21 -5 asian handicap who are 4-0 up at half time against san marino so there is value in these matches.

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      That’s 4 if you count the last one – the whole thread needed to be tidied up.
      If you want to put up personal messages to harry get his email address.

  40. craneguy 8 years ago

    evening all, anyone know if neymar will start for brazil tonite? cheers

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      Yeah. Team: Alisson, Daniel Alves, Miranda, Marquinhos, Marcelo, Casemiro, Paulinho, Renato Augusto, Willian, Gabriel Jesus and Neymar.

  41. craneguy 8 years ago

    cheers mr f sticking on a daft fgs trixe and couldn’t find it, where’d you find it ta………

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      Saw it earlier on a site when I was looking for bets (can’t remember which one) but the story was about Miranda replacing Neymar as skipper.

  42. craneguy 8 years ago

    see it now got it ta…………

  43. craneguy 8 years ago

    tonite, still pondering over a couple of longer shot goals bets in the SAWCQ but stuck these on for now……..

    Iceland always a bit difficult to find a bit of value as bookies always favouring goals so on this as think its got a fair chance

    fram, haukar o1.5 2nd hgls 11/4

    main bet for the nite

    Bolivia o1.5mgs, Columbia o1.5tgs, Ecuador o1.5mgs 8/5

    shoe in fgs Trixie

    bacca 10/3, guerrero 11/2, neymar 4/1

    £10.00 returns £557.92 max, lowest double returns £54.77

    • dc john boy 8 years ago

      Good luck tonight crane, your bet should go close, I’m on 5/2 double of

      Bolovia btts
      Ecuador btts

      Looking ahead to tomorrow night Lugo play again against Córdoba maybe worth a go on overs at 23/20

  44. craneguy 8 years ago

    seen yer bet dc looks like is got a good chance, a still think theres a good few goals in SA games just trying to pick out a couple out that’s the hard bit………. :D

    aye 23/20 looks generous not really looked at it properly yet tbh…….. GL

    • dc john boy 8 years ago

      Me neither but just clocked it, when having a look over games. Will have a closer look tomorrow.

      Hopefully plenty goad tonight mate

    • dc john boy 8 years ago

      Goals not goad lol

  45. craneguy 8 years ago

    remember Zaragoza on sunday……. al fone ma mate for a bit of info on game beforehand…….. ;)

    • dc john boy 8 years ago

      That’s would be good, hopefully some inside info always handy

  46. -wato- 8 years ago

    Friday
    Bet 1
    Rep. Of Ireland – Premier Division 7.45pm
    Derry v Galway
    2-3 Match Goals

    2.05 (Bet Victor)

    Bet 2
    Brazil – Serie B 11.15pm
    Brasil de Pelotas v Goias
    2-3 Match Goals

    2.15 (Bet Victor)

    Bet 3
    Double 4.41 (Bet Victor)

    September
    Bets Placed: 3
    Won: 0
    Lost: 0
    Pending: 3
    Profit/Loss: 0 pts

  47. craneguy 8 years ago

    3 singles and a treble

    Bolivia btts&overs 29/20
    Colombia o3.5mgs 9/4
    brazil o1.5tgs 17/10
    treble hair over 20/1

    GL all with a bet on…………..

  48. craneguy 8 years ago

    apologies Trixie should read…….

    shoe in fgs Trixie

    bacca 10/3, arce 11/2, neymar 4/1

    £10.00 returns £557.92 max, lowest double returns £54.77

    • dc john boy 8 years ago

      You made arce of that ?

    • craneguy 8 years ago

      :D :D

  49. craneguy 8 years ago

    a certainly did dc escobar fgs lol……..

  50. alex_mufc83 8 years ago

    Holland are awful.

    They have some of the best players on paper and have done for years, but never work well as a team.

    They always manage to lose they’re the worst team to back in betting history… Glad I didn’t back them but really hope others didn’t on here too.

    I usually often back the other team or draw. Next time I’m going to again.

    • Mr Fixit 8 years ago

      They’re going to have to get better quick.

    • alex_mufc83 8 years ago

      I honestly don’t think they will improve.

  51. craneguy 8 years ago

    fram, haukar o1.5 2nd hgls 11/4 LOST

    shoe in fgs Trixie

    bacca 10/3, guerrero 11/2, neymar 4/1 LOST

    £10.00 returns £557.92 max, lowest double returns £54.77

  52. dc john boy 8 years ago

    Double for tonight

    Bolivia btts
    Ecuador btts

    Returns 5/2 **LOST**

  53. craneguy 8 years ago

    distinct lack of goals in SA games sakes……..

  54. HullShaker 8 years ago

    Colombia v Venezuela – final score 2-0 – loads of missed chances/penalties and only caught the second half – all bets were losers?

  55. craneguy 8 years ago

    nite owl 1

    lampard atgs 6/4

  56. craneguy 8 years ago

    main bet for the nite

    Bolivia o1.5mgs, Columbia o1.5tgs, Ecuador o1.5mgs 8/5 WON

    3 singles and a treble

    Bolivia btts&overs 29/20 LOST
    Colombia o3.5mgs 9/4 LOST
    brazil o1.5tgs 17/10 WON
    treble hair over 20/1 LOST

    sees a wee profit for the nite…….. WD all with winners……….

  57. craneguy 8 years ago

    another 2 for gabrial jesus tonite cant see him staying at palmerias much longer be in Europe sooner rather than later……..

  58. craneguy 8 years ago

    nite owl 2

    argentina btts 19/20
    Paraguay btts 3/4
    double 5/2

    argentina btts & overs 6/4
    Paraguay overs 21/20
    double 4/1 ish

    4 fold 17/1 ish

    GL all on a late one……….

  59. alex_mufc83 8 years ago

    Goal fest Botafogo v Cruzeiro

    2-4 currently with 20 mins to go

    I’m backing over 6.5 and over 7.5 goals

    • alex_mufc83 8 years ago

      Over 6.5 won
      Over 7.5 lost

      1 point profit

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