Archive for October, 2008

Football betting Preview

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Football betting is as exciting as it gets. Sports betting has made it easy for players to place bets in live active markets. Odds can be found on correct scores, first goal scorer, anytime goal scorer, half time score, full time score, first card, first yellow, red, number of corners, method of goal (header, shot inside the box, shot outside the box, own goal, free kick) and many many more!

The popularity has grown rapidly since the invention of online betting sites and its now easier than ever to place bets. Punters can even bet whilst watching the game with in game betting. Sites such, Bet 365, Betfred, Betfair and several traditional high street bookies have setup online service to cater for an increasing number internet users.

For those looking to bet against other punters betting exchange sites have now been created and are a new popular sports gambling format. Betfair is the leading online site providing this service and is attracting several new users. Betting online has now become a huge industry and looks to continue growing in years to come.

The UEFA Cup Betting Preview

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

The UEFA cup draw was made today with several English teams still in the running. Sky Bet quote 7/4 for all four British clubs to qualify for the knockout stages. However the odds on the competition’s final being an all English affair were much higher at 16/1.

South Coast team, Portsmouth will face Italian giants AC Milan, in a fixture which Pompey fans will be delighted about. If you had asked Portsmouth fans if they thought they would be taking on Europe’s most successful ever club team, most would have laughed.

However Harry Redknapps men will have a tough task beating AC who have won the Champions League an incredible four times! However Portsmouth are still favourites to reach the knockout stages priced at 8/15 with Sky Bet.

Man City will play FC Twente who are now managed by Steve McLaren and are priced at 4/1 to qualify from their group.

English Team To Progress The Furthest:
Man City 2/1
Aston Villa 12/5
Spurs 5/2
Portsmouth 4/1