THE excitement is starting to build with the first World Cup semi-final tonight followed by England v Croatia tomorrow.
First up it's France v Belgium and I've posted a separate preview while Scott Allot has also put up tips on the game.
It's not an easy one to call but hopefully one full of thrills and spills and I'm going for goals.
Tonight also sees the start of the Champions League qualifiers for teams such as Celtic, Cork, Crusaders and TNS. I've posted a separate preview of the Alashkert v Celtic game and picked out a double that will hopefully land.
Celtic are ranked 270 places above the Armenians if this wasn't their first competitive game I'd be expecting them to win by three or four. Brendan Rodgers says he'll go with French pair Odsonne Edouard and Moussa Demeble up top and has hailed their fitness levels.
If they're in the mood and Celtic can handle the stifling conditions they should cover the -1 handicap.
Malmo should also win by at least two at Kosovan minnows Drita. The Swedes returned from a four-week break at the weekend to beat Sirius 4-0 with Markus Rosenborg hitting two and will expect to put away the Euro rookies.
Well done to any winners last night and good luck today.
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2pts Super Single (7pm)
- Over 2.5 goals
- (6-5, William Hill)
3pts Daily Double
- Celtic -1 (5pm)
- Malmo -1 (7.45pm)
- (21-10, BetBright)
World Cup Super Singles Total: +2.6pts. Advised Accas: -10.1pts
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Del Potro is 2-1 up. Havent done the maths yet but if he wins we are up about 9 units for the day.
Kerber and S. Williams to win- 10 units @ 4/5
plays for Wednesday:
Isner to beat Raonic @5/4 – 4 units
Del Potro eventually slides the win.
Tournemant profit/loss: + 15.9 units
Serena and Kerber win.
Tournament profit/loss: +23.9 units
Units staked: 71.75
Units returned: 94.7
Units pending: 14
Del Potro vs Nadal
Over 3.5 sets @ 8/13 – 7 units
Del Potro to win @ 11/5 – 3 units
Del Potro to win 3-2 @ 15/2- 1 unit
Nadal to win 3-2 @ 11/2 – 1 unit
Isner vs Raonic
Isner to win @ 27/20-4 units
Djokovic vs Nishikori
Over 34.5 games @ 4/5-5 units
Over 3.5 sets @ evens-5 units
Tomorrow is a big day. Make sure if you follow, you follow it all.
Any questions, hit me up.
Have also done the same bet Mr Fixit
Belgium over 2.5mgls YES 6/5
#Prayforgoals at Celtic, Cork, TNS, France & Malmo and al be on a hefty cash oot, £25+ from free fiver just now wi 4/10 over 2.5 gls up. Cro v Eng last game but doubt al see it through the mora, pays £2558+ so would be a nice wee lift just in time for ma holiday nxt wk.
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Alashkert v Celtic
Callum McGregor anytime 5/2
Fingers crossed for ya Alves – hope the goal gods are smiling on today’s games. Like Mr F I fancy goals in the France v Belgium game ?
France 2.1 3.1 3.0
England 2..1 3.1 3.0
C/S singles
3×3 double .
France to qualify
France 3+ corners
13/10
Bet365
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Quarter final game today.
Offside match total is 2.5 rather than 3.5.
Mr Khan has tipped and done well on the u3.5. May have a go on 2.5 still.
Semi-final game today*
France over 2.5mgs evens
Also on some other games for goals today
Sriwijaya (Indonesia)
Terengganu (Malaysia)
Over 2.5mgs double 6/4
Smaller stake on champions league treble as a bit of unknown
Tallina flora
Drita
Shkendija
Over 2.5mgs treble 6/1
Good luck all
At last Hills are offering decent odds on a penalty being awarded.
Alashkert v Celtic. pen awarded boosted to over 3/1
I reckon Rodgers will play 2 up top more often this season, more so if Dembele stays past the transfer window. I don’t see Rodgers splashing that sort of money on Edouard too have him heat the bench like last season when on loan and a fit Dembele is one of the first names on his team sheet.
Alashkert scored home and away against BATE last year in the qualifiers and they could notch again tomorrow but I fancy Celtic too score 2+ on there own….
Bet builder
Celtic too win
Over 2 goals in the match
Edouard too score anytime
12/5
Edouard too score 2+ 11/2
Also going too have a shot at a peculiar bet similar too offsides and penalties….
Alashkert v Celtic
Own goal scored 10/1
France v Belgium
Own goal scored 10/1
2 singles and a 120/1 double
Anywhere got markets for individual bookings in the Celtic game? Fancy the Brazilian ballboy beater Jefferson Reis too cop a card if he plays
Carded in 15mins ?
Over 2.5 @2.00
France v Belgium – Total Match Goals Over/Under 2.5 Goals
any 1 else think this a good price ???
On paper it looks a great price and I like the double with Celtic o2.5 (17/20) @2.7/1
Nope not considering it’s a world cup semi final.Shit price imo.
Taking goals in such a massive game (and it is a big game by the way) is not logical,both team will be nervous and a cagey affair looks very likely.
I’m definitely hoping as are many others that your wrong!
Maybe i will be wrong,to me the bookies have priced up the game with the players on show and like Hullshakers tip he’s gone with players also,no thought that it’s a world cup semi final,to me overs should be 7/5 at least.
I agree with Macca, history suggests most semi finals are cagey affairs however it’s been so different this world cup I wouldn’t be supprised if this one bucks the trend. The bookies have tighten up on almost all markets, I’m still looking for a bit of value. Let hope I’m wrong and it ends up 5 – 4 after extra time.
Having said all the above going for a goal in each half @ 10/11
Close in the last game with 3 decent fouls. Uruguayan ref has dished out 6 cards in 2 games so far at the World Cup
Fellaini Booked 7/4
William Hill #YourOdds Surely worth a quid or two
Harry Maguire and Vincent Kompany both to score a header 800/1 (Boosted to 1200/1)
John stones and Vincent Kompany both to score a header 800/1
Both have now dropped to 500/1
Yeah, worth a quid!
Morning gents,
FRANCE VS. BELGIUM (1900 KO):
Just heading down to The Smoke for a couple of days which means I’ll be watching both semi final games whilst supping overpriced beer with hordes of arrogant w*nkers but hey ho.
Given the make-up of both sides, I just can’t see that even the nerves in a game of this magnitude will be able to negate the natural affinity for attacking football from both sides.
Players of Hazard’s, De Bruyne’s class and Pogba’s/Mbappe’s youth and tenacity don’t know the meaning of nerves and reckon it will be end to end football and one hell of match.
One selection for me:
BTTS & OVER 2.5 MGS…5/4
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Best of luck!
PS – apologies if I have offended any Southerners – that was a bit harsh from me…the beer is actually pretty reasonable ?
You mean like Belgium v Brazil,when in the second half Belgium could barely walk and were battered by Brazil,it’s a world cup semi final they don’t come much bigger,don’t now how you can put 4 stars just because who is on display,this game will be more tactical than ever and i’m pretty sure both teams will try and conserve energy for the latter part of the game,again i might be wrong so best of luck.
In the past 2 world cups there’s been a goal fest in one of the two semi finals and tight affairs in the other two…
Germany 7 Brazil 1 – 2014
Uruguay 2 Holland 3 – 2010
Germany 0 Spain 1 – 2010
Argentina 0 Holland 0 – 2014
Of the 2 semi finals here today’s match has more attacking quality than tomorrow’s so I’m happy too back goals tonight and an early goal shall see a more open game with the pace of both sides attacking options coming too the fore
I’m having a cupla bob on either side winning 3-2…. 33/1 France and 40/1 Belgium
I respect your opinion Macca but I don’t have to agree with it – best of luck ?
hi guys….
missed you all recently as was busy with hospital and kids etc, hope we are all well.
been doing alot of 2-3 goals on world cup and loving the market tbh and had a double other day on england and russia both 2-3 at evens at 3/1 double and 2 singles, duly obliged and thanks to @wato who got me onto this market years ago
going same tonight but its 20/21 belgium game and 1/1 england game, 2 singles and a double. covers 7 scorelines remember!
only thing i do want to ask is this. Im no Macedonian football expert but does anyone else feel TNS are huge at 12/1 and also plus 2 at 21/20 and plus 3 at 2/5
anyone shed some light because i feel value here and ill lay my neck on line and also the over 2.5 match goals at 4/5 if this home side is as good as odds are reflecting
*health is your wealth*
Difficult calling some of these CL qualifiers but I’d imagine TNS would see a draw as a brilliant result.
I read the Macedonians had lost just three of their last 12 Euro ties at home so not an easy place to go.
TNS needed extra time to dispatch Gibraltan heavyweights Europa FC last season. The Welsh outfit are perennial strugglers in European qualifiers and I don’t see it changing tonight
John Stones has been fortunate not to be booked in the last few games and i think his luck is due to run out. He is 9/1 with Skybet to be carded. That is a big price, considering he is as low as 4/1.and 7/2 with other bookies. G.L.
Just had my Paddypower account restricted which is really interesting as I’ve been with them only 2 months and actually £250 down. I am up nicely overall in my other accounts. Bet365 Ladbrokes sky etc.
Why would paddy block me when I am losing with them?
I have also been restricted by BetVictor and Coral in the past after being no more than £500 up with each. Why does this keep happening?
Any ideas
It happens more and more – it’s not how much you’re winning or losing, it’s the type of bets you are doing.
If you do mainly singles, goals bets, inplay bets, etc and not much WDW they will class you as a shrewdie.
Bookies want people who are going to lose – not clever punters.
What’s your opinions on this practise Mr F? Personally I think it’s shocking, if a bookmakers is offering single bets in any market then they shouldnt be allowed too banish or restrict customers accounts just because said punter has a strategy too do what we all wish and beat the bookie
I used to get quite angry about but at the end of the day if someone doesn’t want my business I’ll take it elsewhere.
Luckily there are loads of bookies willing to take you on.
Also whether we like it or not bookies are businesses like any other. They are servicing shareholders and their main aim is to make money.
Interesting I tend to do all accas through bet 365 but spread horses and dogs where the odds are best. Might start spreading those about to as I am well up in bet 365 (not on football accas though?). I’ll make sure I spread the large accas about a bit.
One thing I have discovered today is not to place your bets through Oddschecker use it to find best odds but if you use the link in Oddschecker you are automatically classed as shrewd.
Lesson learnt there.
? ?? TdF ?? ?
⚫ Groenewegen @ 4.50 ?
⚫ Kittel @ 5.00 ?
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⚽ France ?? – ?? Belgium ⚽
⚫ Belgium DNB @ 2.18 ??
⚫ 2nd Half over 1.5 goals @ 2.28 ??
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Combo ? @ 2.51 ??
⚫ Cibulkova +1.5 set handicap @ 1.42
⚫ Kasatkina +5.5 games handicap @ 1.33
⚫ Bertens/Goerges – 1St set over 8.5 games @ 1.33
? ?? TdF ?? ?
⚫ Groenewegen @ 4.50 ❌
⚫ Kittel @ 5.00 ❌
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⚽ France ?? – ?? Belgium ⚽
⚫ Belgium DNB @ 2.18 ❌
⚫ 2nd Half over 1.5 goals @ 2.28 ❌
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Combo ? @ 2.51 ❌
⚫ Cibulkova +1.5 set handicap @ 1.42 ❌
⚫ Kasatkina +5.5 games handicap @ 1.33 ✅
⚫ Bertens/Goerges – 1St set over 8.5 games @ 1.33 ✅
risky
€50 fk khimki game over 2.5 fhg returns €110
Bookings for me France v Belgium.
20 + booking points each team. 11/8
50 + booking points 5/4
BTTS and 10 + booking points each team 1/1.
Skybet.
Afternoon gents
World Cup Semi Final double from me
France ?? v Belgium ??
Croatia ?? v England ???????
Tonight’s match is fitting of a final itself – it’s a really tough match to try and dissect. I do believe through we’ll see at least two goals, goals change games and there is enough fire power and talent on display for a moment of brilliance
As I mentioned yesterday, I really fancy England to reach the final. They are growing with confidance and have the belief, the manager and the players to grind out a result, especially if the games goes into extra time. Fitness could be the key in this match with Croatia looking dead on their feet with their match with Russia.
France ?? v Belgium ?? over 1.5 goals
England ??????? to qualify
Double pays 11/10 (Bet365) (NAP)
On a few Euro friendlies again that i’ve noted decent potential for goals;
–Double–
Naestved BK v Fremad Amager
Frydek Mistek v GKS Tychy 71
Over 2.5 mgls
1.26/1
–Double–
Zulte Waregem v RKC Waalwijk
Wacker Innsbruck v Viktoria Plzen
Over 2.5 mgls
EVENS
–4-Fold–
All Over 2.5 mgls
4/1
Lost – 1 goal short in Naestved game and 1 goal short in Wacker game
Just some stats on semi finals that might be of use.
Since 1982 there have been 18 semi-finals. Of those 18……
BTTS has landed 8 times 44%
+2.5 has landed 5 times 27%
6 have gone to extra time (33%) of which 5 were decided by pens.
France v Belgium
Under 2.5 3/4
Either team to win on pens 4/1
England v Croatia
Under 2.5 1/2
Either team on pens 7/2
Singles and doubles on both bet types
BOL
World Cup 19:00
France vs Belgium – Belgium to qualify 11/10 Paddypower **NAP**
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World Cup 19:00
France vs Belgium – Belgium team performances over 40 points 6/5 Bet365 **NB**
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Hazard over 0.5 shots on target
9-11 total corners
Double 2.9/1 Bet365
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Same Game Multi:
Belgium to qualify
Belgium +2 corner handicap
Over 8 corners
A goal scored in both halves
Over 2.5 MG’s
11.32/1 Paddypower
Putting my eggs firmly in one basket today but I believe I’ve seen enough of Belgium in the WC to conclude that they are the eventual winners. From top to bottom they are exceptionally strong and they seem to be peaking at the right time. At the back they’ve got the well drilled duo of Vertonghen and Alderweireld, Fellaini & Witsel just in front protecting and shutting down attacks (Neymar, Jesus and Coutinho were suffocated by these two) De Bruyne playmaking, Hazard launching quick counters along with the strength, hold up play and finishing of Lukaku. It’s almost like Premier League football on an International stage with Belgium and for me its the superior style of the two teams.
In all of Belgium’s games they’ve played well (including the 3-2 win against Japan who, to be fair, scored two cracking goals). The same can’t be said for France who looked very ordinary against Australia, scored only once against Peru, conceded three to a poor Argentinian side and disposed of Uruguay via a penalty and a keeper mistake. Mbappe and Griezmann will be the obvious threats for France but if Fellaini & Witsel are able to marshall these two in the same way they did to Neymar and co then it will be a severe blow to France’s attack. For me there is only one winner and it will be Belgium marching on to the Final on Sunday.
Good luck all
For tonight’s game, I feel a set piece will be involved with a goal, therefore;
Kompany to score a header – 30/1
Vertonghen to score a header – 30/1
Griezmann to score a direct free kick – 20/1
(Unibet)
*small stakes*
World Cup semi finals
Belgium 2-1 France 11/1 bet 365 Going to be a great tight game but can see Belgium edging it
England 3-0 Croatia 22/1 bet 365 think the Croatian will be too knackered England will be nervous to start but will take controll of the game and once England score the Croatian will have to chase the game and England will have them
2x singles
1x double
Croatia will be fine physically, they had a couple of days extra between last 16 and QF than England did. Still fancy England too progress but it won’t be as easy as some are suggesting
Gordon;Ajer, Hendry, Simunovic;Brown, Ntcham, McGregor, Forrest, Tierney ; Dembele & Edouard
Celtic o2.5 tgls 13/8
Here’s hoping H, thought these rounds were meant to be rationalized tae.
If we manage the heat properly we should win comfortably in both legs. Delighted there’s 2 up top, Dembele and Edouard are potentially a great partnership. Enjoy the game Alves ? HH
Cheers Hull, £32.60 cash out now but letting it run considering what the returns are.
Hapoel Beer Sheeva should have too much for their Estonian counterparts
Beer Sheeva – 1AH 6/4
Beer Sheeva 4-1 ? does ye
Great shout fella ?
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tonite
france o3.5mgls 5/2
2-2 14/1
GL……………….
€110 celtic score 1st half returns €172.85
Inplay – 22 mins
Celtic RT7 Corners
5/6
365 – 3 Points
**LOST** – Well done all winners on Celtic game ?
Anyone watching the Celtic game..do they look like scoring 3 goals?
10mins into the 2nd very slow energy sapping type of tie in the heat of Armenia I’d hold for now amigo
Sorry amigo they certainly grew stronger late on and look really super fit.
I held off myself I’m sure we will make money on the handicap and win to nil bets with the qualifiers coming up.
True. Glad the goals came in late..I hope you are right and we will make money in the qualifiers
Belgium to win @2-1
Ronaldo too Juve £99m reportedly the fee
£105m they say…let’s not bicker n argue over 6m but ;)
its biggest you will get for a 33yr old ever I say.
Messi up for a new challenge? Na probably not !
€172.85 france game over 2.5 gs returns €362.98
Bet builder
Celtic too win
Over 2 goals in the match
Edouard too score anytime
12/5 ?
Gordon;Ajer, Hendry, Simunovic;Brown, Ntcham, McGregor, Forrest, Tierney ; Dembele & Edouard
Celtic o2.5 tgls 13/8 ?
And a booking for good measure…
Anywhere got markets for individual bookings in the Celtic game? Fancy the Brazilian ballboy beater Jefferson Reis too cop a card if he plays ?
No a bad night in Armenia ?
Lovely Mr H.
Rinaldo to Juve.,superb!
Well done Mr H
Well done. Did you get a price on the booking ?
Cocker I actually didn’t bet it ? after highlighting it… More fool me
I had a look as well mate but I could not find any bookie doing it ??
Alashkert v Celtic
Callum McGregor anytime 5/2
???
Business Alves ?
Easy as Oor Alves.
Had -1 and overs in the Beer Sheeva game. ?
Big acca for £5 free bet just needs overs in world cup semi.
GL all
No joy on my Pen bet . Still not to worry was a good result.
Someone was asking about cork v Legia Warszawa. Legia lookbook weak in defence, so I reckon btts is on at a nice price. ?
France vs. Belgium… Scintillating! ???
@tigerman1 what did you expect a goalfest lol,always a tight game and penalties.No goals in this i’m afraid.
I expected a tight affair, but the chances on goal have been numerous as well.
And ref has some pretty controversial calls too…
1-0
Here come the goals…
Or not.. lol
2nd half Belgium a shadow of themselves 1st half
Good stuff Macca – you were spot on and I was wrong…well done all winners!
Not really hull lad as i had penalties.Wasn’t taking unders as i’m not a fan of that bet lol but knew it were going to be tight.Penalties for me tomorrows game.
Three late bookings brings up my 5/4 and 11/8 shots. No Belgium goal downs my 1/1 shot. 2 out of 3. Happy with that Well done all winners
France v Belgium
Under 2.5 3/4
??won??
Either team to win on pens 4/1
??lost ??
Well done to all the winners
All my bets downed ? The game was decided by a set piece but France were excellent defensively especially Varane who was immense. Well done all winner
France over 2.5mgs evens **LOST** well done macca , you called it
Also on some other games for goals today
Sriwijaya (Indonesia)
Terengganu (Malaysia)
Over 2.5mgs double 6/4 **WON**
Smaller stake on champions league treble as a bit of unknown
Tallina flora
Drita
Shkendija
Over 2.5mgs treble 6/1 **WON**
Well done all winners
Nice dc
Great winners there DV well dine
Also congrats DC. Really need to stop typing so quick on my phone ??♂️
Cracking double on the Champs league qualifiers Mr f, and well done all winners, some belters today again ?
Cheers, Celtic got there in the end.