WINS for Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Belenenses plus Falcao's opener made it a good Thursday – and there's enough for punters to get their teeth into tonight.
There's a big game in the Championship with Leicester entertaining Middlesbrough. A plunge on the Foxes, who have won four in a row, has seen their price drop to a best 8-11 (various) when you'd be looking for nearer evens.
Boro have lost two in a row but remain in the promotion hunt and have key players such as Andre Bikey back so it's not an easy call.
However, the difference could be hotshot Chris Wood who has netted six goals in three games since signing from West Brom. Instead of backing Leicester look at Wood to score at 11-10 at BetVictor and he is 7-2 (various) to hit the opener.
On the continent there's bound to be money on French league leaders Lyon at home to Evian who have lost five players to the African Nations.
Lyon have won their last two to climb above PSG and face a side that's lost four out of five even with their stars. I can't see past Lyon at 2-5 with William Hill and BetVictor and as that's short try them minus one at 11-10 with boylesports.
Schalke have lost three in a row in Germany and not won in six – but both teams have scored in all of those matches.
So that could be the best bet for the visit of a Hannover side who lost 5-1 at Dortmund last time out and whose previous five have seen both scoring. Ladbrokes offer 4-6.
Neither side inspire confidence but I'm tempted slightly by Hannover draw no bet at 11-4 at Coral while just to win Hannover are 4-1 with firms such as Ladbrokes and William Hill.
Both teams to score is also on in La Liga as Espanyol welcome Mallorca. This has come up in the last six meetings of the sides and pays 21-20 at William Hill.
PSV are no bigger than 2-13 at BetVictor to beat Zwolle so look instead at Sporting who are
9-20 at BetVictor at home to Beira-Mar. Sporting have won two in a row since appointing Jesualdo Ferreira and should pick up the points.
The Lisbon club's top scorer Ricky van Wolfswinkel is 3-1 at boylesports.
Recommendations
Wood to score
(7-2, various)
Lyon
(11-10,Boylesports)
Hannover draw no bet
(11-4, Coral)
Double Up
Lyon/Sporting/PSV
Pays £15.01 to a £10 stake at BetVictor
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Going for big Chris woods aswell Paul…the lads on fire!
Peter, he should give us a run for his money.
What makes me laugh, the likes of Barnet, Wycombe, Northampton, Oxford, Brentford, why can’t they just say now that the games are off, what are they waiting for ? a Heatwave.
Milesey, we’ve got one so why not?
Haha, the school kids are probably sledging down the Barnet Ground now ! Worst ground i have ever been to, you always want to play down the hill in the 2nd half !
lol the only heatwave use wull have is if use get on a plane an fly 12000 miles
Treble – Galatasaray – SportingLisbon – Schalke @ 4/1
Single – Lyon 2 Score In Both Halves @ 21/20
Both 2 Score Treble French 2nd Division @ 7/1 assuming they dont get postponed
Istres-Monaco
LeHavre-Lens
Tours-Dijon
Danny, Clydebank is bathed in sunshine and thinking about lighting up the barbie.
why not Paul even when it rained in Glasgow we used tae fire the bbq up in the garage
oi if ure thinkin to yersel how the hell did he do that when lawmuir crescent dusny have garages it was when a stayed in the mearns lol
Nice return on my Belenenses -1, Benfica -1 and Atl Madrid -1 treble last night.
Going for Schalke -1, Sporting Lisbon -1 and PSV -2 treble tonight
And Leicester -1, Galatasaray -1, PSV -2 and Lyon -1 4 fold.
Going for a long shot six fold tonight mainly based on your tips paul
Lyon -1
Sporting -1
Chris Wood to score
Over 2.5 Morecambe v Cheltenham
Over 2.5 – Espanyol game
BTTS – Schalke
Pays 54/1
Heres hoping
Neil, always a long shot going for a 54-1 but if one lets you down I hope it’s the Morecambe one if games beats the weather.
JB what did the handicap treble pay??
Had straight win treble but was looking at the -1
@Craig 20.8/1 had £10 on it, sweating on Atletico the longer it stayed 2-0 felt Betis could sneak one but luckily not.
Hi,
What are your thoughts on Caen to win at home to Niort tonight? if the game goes ahead that is.
PSV -1
Lyon -1
Sporting
Galatasary
Caen
Was thinking of going for this at 111 paddy power
Steven, funnily I haven’t looked Caen, the only French ground I’ve visited.
What’s people’s thoughts on Adkins getting sacked?ludicrous decision!
Hope Everton stuff them on monday night, 4-1…ridiculous decision to sack him
Leicester
Lyon
Hannover
Galatasaray
£15 returns £210
IVORY COAST to win the african nations @7/4, I’ll have some of that.
first game: South Africa V cape Islands DRAW @14/5
Second game: Morocco to beat Angola @11/10
Think I’ll for for Chris Wood first
I think I will put a small bet on Neil Hs longshot, it looks plausible.
My selections for tomite was going to be a treble (Leicester, Schalke and Espanyol) but am feeling lucky tonite and also going for a sixfold
Espanyol
Schalke
Leicester
Galatasary
Caen
Lyon
Good luck to those that follow
Ill go against SMILESEYS favourite tip on IVORY COAST, THEY OFF NO VALUE AT ALL,my tip is GHANA AT 5/1
The reason I like Ghana over the much fancied Ivory Coast is simple – Ivory Coast have failed to deliver in this tournament time and time again. A squad which has boasted the incredible talents of the Toure brothers, Didier Drogba and Kader Keita should not have such an empty silverware cabinet. This golden generation have one last chance to lift the cup this year and I just cannot trust them at 7/4 A TERRIBLE PRICE IN A TOURNAMENT THAT VERY RARELY PRODUCES THE FAVOURITE AS WINNER!! – they have proved incapable of fulfilling their potential too many times before.
An honest assessment of what i see being a hard tournament to call, so look for value away from a sort priced favourite that as done nothing to justify those odds.
Liecester over 2.5 8/11
espanyol over 2.5 5/4
shalke over 3 13/8
lyon -1 10/11
£10 4 fold pays £194.73
hoping for plenty goals tonight.
Chris Wood is out to 4/1 for first goal with Betfred although still 7/2 for last goal.
Not much betting from me tonight. £60 on Chris Wood First Goal @ 4/1 to get £300 back. That will be a nice pot for tomorrow.
Lyon
Caen
Psv
Espanyol
Galatasary
Here’s hoping for a good start to weekend troops
Hi to all. I’m new posting but not new reading your comments… yesterday was a very good choice. All games were correct.
Today I decided to choose 6 games but placed a secure bet 3/6 system
Sporting to win
Lyon to win
Schalke to win
Galatasaray to win
Le Havre vs Lens BTTS
Espanyol vs Mallorca BTTS
£20.00 returns £91.00
What do you think? Will I be lucky enough?
1 bet tonight, £25 at 1/1 on Lyon(-1).
Nice bit of info that Evian have lost five players to the African Nations.
Just stuck £50 on Wolfswinkel first goal. Are you backing him Paul?
Chris, Yeah I’m on Wolfswinkel and Wood.
Luis Suarez to put the diving comment saga behind him temporarily and continue his great record against Norwich City, two or more 3/1 and a hat trick 16/1 both with BetVictor. The hat trick price will fall no doubt…
Schalke v Hannover
Yes -Both teams to Score? 1.65
Espanyol v Mallorca
Yes -Both teams to Score? 1.9
Lyon v Evian TG
Lyon -Match Odds 1.4
Trebles (1) £40.00
Trying to be conservative and get some chips for tomorrows games. What do you think …
am not too clever on the horses theres a reason ive only had money on them when ive been steeming on grand national day wan eye shut here dawl whos the faviourite aye good 2 seconds till a get all the coins out ma pocket went through a spell doing trifectas n quinellas on the dogs but wasnt winning enough too keep up interest also please change your name back Chris your current one is bordering on the ridiculous nobody is angry at Chris Guy
Not fancying much…gone for wee doubles n treble for interest on Hannover 4/1 Beira Mara 13/2 n Middlesbrough 17/4
Suarez as short as 6/1 for hat trick with Skybet and bet365 so 16/1 is a good price
Delayed kick off with Leicester game
Very quiet on here tonight Paul. Charlie Mulgrew best price of 12/1 for first goal tomorrow which is quite poor but Mulgrew anytime @ 5/1 with hills must be worth a punt. He is due a goal.
It’s nearly 2Omins gone on live scores and the game hasn’t even kicked off yet, very strange…lol
Where’s the goals zzzzzzz
That performance right there is why Lyon won’t win the league this year.
Hanover score 4 away from home…..and lose!! FFS :-(
Lyon at 4/11 draw again to a team nearer the bottom of the league. Didnt touch them tonight as still hurting from doing me for plenty when 4/11 at home to bottom of the league a few weeks back.
Something seriously amiss at these results. match fixing anyone!!!
Just seen Holtby got a goal and credited with 2 assists, hope he will do well at Spurs next season, we could do with another Ginola too :-)
Not tonight I’m afraid, another waste of £110
Chris wouldn’t you be better doing anytime scorers? The odds are not as good but at least your bet goes to the end of the game
Lyon are such dog shit im convinced Italian and now french football is fixed !
Poor show from wood tonight
Mike, Wood hit the wood a few times at 0-0 so unlucky.
Paul Charlie Mulgrew worth a punt tomorrow?
Chris, not sure. First game back I’d be a bit cautious. Maybe Hooper for first as he has a great record against Hearts who by the way will give a debut to Danny Wilson.
Good night for the bookies, as both PSV and Lyon fail to win.