UEFA Champions League » May 05/06

[Djordje]

Tuesday 5 May 2009	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Arsenal v Manchester Utd (19:45BST)	2.84	3.40	2.80	100.34 %	Details »
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Wednesday 6 May 2009	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Chelsea v Barcelona (19:45BST)	2.88	3.40	2.72	100.90 %	Details »

[Mahno]

Does anybody know what's going on with Henry?Is he in or out?
Anyway @1.83 bet365 both teams to score looks very good.I expect open game as both teams have nothing to loose.Barca will be happy even with 1-1,2-2,3-3 while Chelsea need only a win(don't believe in 0-0 again ).Barca very confident after 6-2 away to Real.
Messi about Chelsea game:
"We will play in the same way against Chelsea as we did against Real and, playing like that, we will have many chances.
"If we do things as we did on Saturday then we will score and go through.
"This was a massive boost. We're going to London with great spirit and desire to fight and with a lot of belief that we'll go through.
"We've come out of this with a renewed confidence and strength."
Mybets will be:

Both teams to socre @1.83 bet365
Barca to socre 2 or more 7/5 Paddy Power
Barca To Qualify for the Next Round 8/13 Paddy power
Messi anytime 21/10 Paddy Power
Drogba anytime 9/5 PP
Barca win 13/8 PP

GL

[legendary]

Simple but I will play U 2,5 to both matches

[The_Tipster]

Like the look of Even money on Over 2.5 Goals at PaddyPower in Barcelona v Chelsea match...If Barcelona were to score first then Chelsea have to score twice and will press Barcelona!....I think I will be putting big money on that!

[ABhoyoFromScotland]

Originally Posted by Mahno

Does anybody know what's going on with Henry?Is he in or out?

Barcelona's Thierry Henry was forced to sit out a training session on Monday, but he should be fit to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Henry, 31, picked up a knee injury after scoring twice during Barca's 6-2 rout at Real Madrid on Saturday and was substituted towards the end.
Barca will be without captain Carles Puyol, who is banned, and defender Rafa Marquez, who is out for the season.
Martin Caceres could partner Gerard Pique at the heart of Barca's defence.


Source : BBC Sport

[Desert]

What about Arsenal - ManU Over 0,5 goals in first HT @1,40 ?
i think the first goal should scored in the first half, Arsenal will attack from beginning. 7 of ManUs last 9 away matches ended with goals in HT. And Arsenals 8 of their last 9 home games ended with goals in HT,too. I noticed that in CL always in the first minutes goals are scored! What do u think?

[Kevhickie80]

Barcelona will be brimming with even more confidence than normal after taking Madrid to the cleaners at the weekend.Andy Gray was his typical critical self on the last word on Sunday, where he cited Real's two goals as a major defensive issue that Chelsea could exploit.If this is the case, John Terry could be an each way price at 25/1 to breach the Spanish defence and I will be having a wee wager on him.Ivanovic for the same reason at 33/1 could be a snippet of value considering how he exceled against Rafa & Co from the corners.Also, when was the last time that Chelsea could be backed at Stamford Bridge at 7/4? Im guessing back in the Ranieri days.

0.5 points ew Ivanovic to score first goal at 33/1 with Ladbrokes
0.5 points ew John Terry to score first goal at 25/1 with Ladbrokes

[zalozite]

Arsenal - Man U

I think Man U will win the second match between theese two teams. Man U play perffect football and in the first game we see that team of Manchester was more stronger and played more offensive. arsenal is a good team but i think Man U has a better history and Sir alex know how to win this match. 1-0 is a good result in the last match between these two teams, but in match on 05.05 i think we will see more goals . Players like Rooney, Berba, Ronaldo and Tevez are one of the best in the world and will show us how the team will go to final
I predict win for away team - Man U

Tips 2

wish you luck and to earn money from these match

[Mozzi]

I wouldn't read too much into Barca's win at Real at weekend. It was a very convincing and comprehensive victory, but 7 out of 8 goals in the game were defensive errors. I wouldn't personally go for the "public bet" and back Barca - Barca haven't score against English opposition in their last three games now and their defensive frailties will be even more apparent when Puyol and Marquez don't play. My call is 1-0, most probably due to a set piece/cross that Barca seemingly have no ability to defend. I fancy Drogba to score a first-half goal, Chelsea to sit on the lead, Barca to have all the possession and do nothing with it like a slightly more advanced Arsenal side would. The only way I think you'll see a good game here is if Barca steal an early goal via set piece/Chelsea defensive error/dodgy ref and Chelsea have to really come out and play football or if Chelsea don't take their chances.

[MartyBhoy7]

Originally Posted by Kevhickie80

Barcelona will be brimming with even more confidence than normal after taking Madrid to the cleaners at the weekend.Andy Gray was his typical critical self on the last word on Sunday, where he cited Real's two goals as a major defensive issue that Chelsea could exploit.If this is the case, John Terry could be an each way price at 25/1 to breach the Spanish defence and I will be having a wee wager on him.Ivanovic for the same reason at 33/1 could be a snippet of value considering how he exceled against Rafa & Co from the corners.Also, when was the last time that Chelsea could be backed at Stamford Bridge at 7/4? Im guessing back in the Ranieri days.

0.5 points ew Ivanovic to score first goal at 33/1 with Ladbrokes
0.5 points ew John Terry to score first goal at 25/1 with Ladbrokes

This was my thinking aswell, don't intend currently on getting involved in the 1X2 market but felt a few small stakes first goalscorers could be worth a shot. Chelsea were always gonna try and outmuscle Barca and with Puyol and Marquez missing, they will try and use their physical advantages at set pieces to the maximum and the two that sprung to mind for me were John Terry & Didier Drogba, who will be out to rough up the Barca backline. Ivanovic is a good shout aswell as he will be a threat from set-pieces and showed he is capable with a brace at Anfield.

Only had looked at William Hill and Bet 365 which had Terry at 20/1 and 22/1 respectively so 25's ew looks a decent price.

[Jonesy Knows]

Paddypower have a very good offer on - If either Champions League Semi Final match goes to extra time they will refund all losing 1st / last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on that match!

[1907zico]

Originally Posted by Jonesy Knows

Paddypower have a very good offer on - If either Champions League Semi Final match goes to extra time they will refund all losing 1st / last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on that match!

Do they know more then us then?

Gonna be two though matches for sure.

Wont be easy for Barcelona, Chelsea is a very good team which doesnt fit into Barca's style of playing really.

Gonna be another annoying 90 minute (or more) minutes for Barcelona players and a very difficult job to fill center back position in a way that Drobga and friends dont have an easy job...

Gonna skip and enjoy those, but I liked the goalscorer bets mentioned above already.. gonna try them probably

[Monty Hall]

Arsenal - Man Utd Selection: Draw 10/10 Skybet @ 3.40 (Back)

There's no question as to the identity of the better team, Man U were superior to Arsenal in almost every aspect of the game and though it seemed to be a rather balanced affair Arsenal were lucky to get away with this result.
Whether Man U will win or draw the game at the Emirates is the question.

Two of the best defenses in the competition meet tonight. Arsenal have yet to concede a goal at the Emirates while United have only conceded in the 1:1 at Celtic Park. Man U have only scored 5 away goals, less than Roma(6), Inter(6), Porto(8) and all the other top scorers so I don't expect them to score many goals vs Arsenal.
Arsenal have been consistent in scoring but with key defenders Ferdinand and Evra fit it will be hard to break down.
All in all a draw will be a fair result to both sides, Arsenal may think it can overcome Man U at home but against a fit and determined Man U it seems too much to ask.
Roberto Rosetti has refereed:
05/11/2008 Arsenal - Fenerbahçe 0:0
and
25/11/2008 Villarreal - Manchester United 0:0
I think tonight we'll see something similar 0:0 or 1:1.

Good luck and god bless

[blackcrow]

Arsenal - Man Utd over 2.5 (2.22 @ pinnacle)
While the first leg ended 1-0 to Man Utd, Arsenal were a bit fortunate it wasn't more as they seemed quite conservative in their play. Now back on their own ground, look to them to play their normal precise and fluent passing game, as they have the ability to open up any defence when this is working. Man Utd have some injury concerns with Ferdinand who maybe pplaying but anyone with a rib injury where they were coughing up blood is not going to be at their best. The rest of the defence have kept clean sheets in recent weeks but it can be said that they have been a bit fortunate that they hadn't conceded given there have been at times some uncertainty in their defending. Like the look of Arsenal to score here, at least one goal if not more as van Persie is expected to start alongside Adebayor and with Fabregas proving the service, they look ominous up front.
Man Utd showed in the first leg they can score on an Arsenal side that is missing some regular defenders and look to them to exploit this once again. They are likely to hit them in the counter attack which if they score, means that Arsenal will need to be even more open in the backs. Expect Man Utd to score here, and force Arsenal to score again or they will concede another goal as they seek the lead in the tie

[1875]

Arsenal and Manchester United both teams to score @ 1.83 Ladbrokes

Manchester United have the advantage going into this game knowing that unless Arsenal score they are through. My reason for the selection is simple, Arsenal will come out the traps looking to score from the start and I feel that Man Utd always have a goal in them, Arsenal will score but Man Utd will also and it will be the team from Manchester that progress into the final.

[ABhoyoFromScotland]

Hi all,



Arsenal V Manchester United - OVER 2.5 Goals...@ 2.15 (Bet365)


Arsenal go into this match NEEDING to score at least one. This straight away suggests we will see a more attacking Arsenal tonight at the Emirates than the side that turned up to Old Trafford just under a week ago. With R Van Persie back in his side tonight Mr Wegner will be more confident of scoring a couple tonight than he was last week. In order for Arsenal to score they will need to play more offensivly this evening and that in turn will leave gaps and leaks in their team which Ronaldo and co have shown they can exploit. IF Arsenal score first we may see both teams tighten up a bit with both teams knowing that they are still in the tie, IF Man Utd score first then Arsenal will really have to have a go and score 3 to win the tie.....With Van Persie, Adebayor, Walcott, Nasri, Rooney, Berbatov, Tevez, Ronaldo all likely to feature tonight we cant help but imagine there will be goals. I understand most of these players were playing last week and there was only one goal, however tonights match is completely different, the difference is it HAS to be settled tonight so teams will not be holding back if they are heading out of the competition.

I think the bookies have this one wrong, and I for one am going to stick a few points on the OVER 2.5 goals.

GL all

[witcha lineman]

Think this is gona be a cagey affair, arsenal cant afford to concede and utd can shut them out. (0-0 0-1 1-0) statisticly CL semi finals are usually tight.

Under 2.5 4/6 120e

small stake on Berbatov 0-1 @ 33/1.. can silence critics and scored in emirates last season

[hlmck]

We'll watch very interesting match tonight. Van persie and Ferdinand comes back, but arsenal playing very good in premier league and i think they'll go to final with our supporter. They want final more than manchester. Van Persie will find big spaces and he should make goal.

My choice is 1.
Or if you don't love risk -> Over 2.5 !

[JackJarvis]

Sport	Football (Euro Cups)
Event	Arsenal vs Man Utd
Selection	Man Utd (Lay)
Strength	10/10
Date	05/05/2009
Bookmaker/Price	Betfair @ 2.76 (Lay)
Reasoning	Laying Manchester United is not the best way to go about making profits on a daily basis but I feel tonight they are well worth a lay at 2.76. United come into this with a 1-0 lead from last week and although Ferguson has stated his side will attack, I can see them holding back a little. Arsenal have a very good record at home against United and they beat them 2-1 at the Emirates in the Premiership back in November. Van Persie returning for Arsenal is a massive bonus and I feel they could well take the game to United tonight in front of their own support. Whatever the outcome I cannot see Man Utd winning here and the best option is to lay the champions in my opinion.

[bacardirum]

Paddy Power offer is quite realistic, the chances are neither of these games will go to e/t, man utd probaly will score a goal regardless so e/t is non possible, likewise Barca probaly will score a goal also, so e/t is non possible and if they dont Chelsea will and they will then keep there lead.

Quite like the all english final, evens