England > Championship - Feb 17/18

[Paul Ross]

Friday 17 February 2006
	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Luton v Reading (19:45 GMT)	3.75	3.45	2.10	104%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultAsian HandicapHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerBookings PointsCornersCorners 1st HalfDouble ChanceDraw No BetFirst Corner TeamFirst Goal TimeFirst Goal Time 2nd HalfFirst Team to ScoreHalf with Most GoalsHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultLast Team to ScoreOver/UnderScore a PenaltyTeam Not to ScoreTo Win to NilTotal Goal MinutesTotal GoalsTotal Goals 2nd HalfWin Both HalvesWin Either Half
Saturday 18 February 2006
	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Brighton v Watford (15:00 GMT)	3.75	3.40	2.20	102%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerDouble ChanceDraw No BetHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultTotal Goals
Cardiff v Hull (15:00 GMT)	1.87	3.45	4.50	105%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerDouble ChanceDraw No BetHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultTotal Goals
Leicester v Leeds (15:00 GMT)	2.96	3.40	2.46	104%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerDouble ChanceDraw No BetHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultTotal Goals
Millwall v Crystal Palace (15:00 GMT)	3.40	3.40	2.20	105%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerDouble ChanceDraw No BetHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultTotal Goals
Norwich v Derby (15:00 GMT)	1.90	3.50	4.50	104%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerDouble ChanceDraw No BetHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultTotal Goals
Plymouth v Coventry (15:00 GMT)	2.25	3.35	3.30	105%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerDouble ChanceDraw No BetHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultTotal Goals
Sheffield Wed v Sheffield Utd (15:00 GMT)	3.20	3.35	2.28	105%	Related markets...Match ResultMatch ResultHalf-time/Full-timeCorrect ScoreFirst GoalscorerAnytime Goalscorer- - -Last GoalscorerDouble ChanceDraw No BetHalf-time Correct ScoreHalf-time ResultHandicap ResultTotal Goals
Wolves v Ipswich (15:00 GMT)	2.10	3.35	4.00	103%

[Djordje]

Back to business, Paul? Was waiting you to put up those threads, otherwise you would be banned!

On first look, Ipswich look to big @4.00. Both sides are on uptrend, but 4 is 4

Mighty Leeds to do it again HT/FT? Nope, they do it against strong sides only, this is straight away win. Probably.

[El NihiL]

Reading against Luton seems tasty; if any opposite idea like injuries, or lack of form etc, doesn't come up

[nastro 1888]

before all the analysis and forms come into it - the chasing pack of aways Leeds, Crystal Palace and Watford all at above evens will require attention before the week is out with regard to players available - getting to that time of year when the teams there or thereabouts win at all costs.

Coventry have been good to me of late and will take a closer look at this match - 11/5 in the coupon im looking at before I start searching.

[kevshat]

Originally Posted by nastro 1888

before all the analysis and forms come into it - the chasing pack of aways Leeds, Crystal Palace and Watford all at above evens will require attention before the week is out with regard to players available - getting to that time of year when the teams there or thereabouts win at all costs.

Coventry have been good to me of late and will take a closer look at this match - 11/5 in the coupon im looking at before I start searching.

Without even looking I can tell you that the scummers are without goalkeeper Ben Foster - probably meaning 40+ year old Chamberlain will have to go between the sticks and also without Darius Henderson as they were both sent off at Leeds last night. I'd never bet on them anyway but there's 2 extras reasons for me not to bet on them!

[nastro 1888]

cheers kev !

exactly the type of info I meant.


good lad

[kevshat]

Originally Posted by El NihiL

Reading against Luton seems tasty; if any opposite idea like injuries, or lack of form etc, doesn't come up

On paper it would look like a comfortable away win and that may end up being the case on Friday night but for some reason we always seem to manage to raise our game for big home games, ask Palace, Preston, Norwich, Southampton etc etc and even more so when we are going to be on tele. As we showed against Liverpool a few weeks back we can give anyone a game and then only 6 days later against Wolves we showed how pathetic we can be too.

One thing I'm sure of though is there will be goals on Friday. We can't defend for toffee and Reading score for fun and as Liverpool found out when we are hot we'll score against anyone. We're too unpredictable for a call on the result but there's more than a good chance there will be over 2.5 goals!

Hope that helps

[Djordje]

Leeds really deserve attention this weekend. They managed to beat high glying Watford on Tuesday, and I don't have any doubts their confidence is sky high now, as they had few unexpected results lately (but to be honest only defeat at Brighton was bad result; draws at Derby and Ipswich are solid results after all).

Leicester are in some kind of revival after 6 straight defeats. They are unbeaten now in last 4 games and they will surely try to build on this good form.

Anyway, Leeds are one of the strongest sides in The Championship this season, and although they dont have the best record against Leicester over past several years, they simply deserve to be favorites this time.

Early pick, but I don't think there could be major worries for Leeds in this one, as they have pretty wide squad this season, and they are already boosted by the news that striker Craswell won't need another surgery, and he should be included in the squad for this match.

[El NihiL]

Originally Posted by kevshat

On paper it would look like a comfortable away win and that may end up being the case on Friday night but for some reason we always seem to manage to raise our game for big home games, ask Palace, Preston, Norwich, Southampton etc etc and even more so when we are going to be on tele. As we showed against Liverpool a few weeks back we can give anyone a game and then only 6 days later against Wolves we showed how pathetic we can be too.

One thing I'm sure of though is there will be goals on Friday. We can't defend for toffee and Reading score for fun and as Liverpool found out when we are hot we'll score against anyone. We're too unpredictable for a call on the result but there's more than a good chance there will be over 2.5 goals!

Hope that helps

Thanx for the reply kevshat ; Over was not on my mind... 'till your reply I also don't think that it would be a confortable away win, but everytime it is said that now it is time for Reading to lose points, they still keep winning. I feel this might be one of those,...

[davidmphill]

Djordje, Leeds for me were very lucky to beat Watford. Watfords 2 sending offs very the crucial factors in that game and gave Leeds the impetus to go on and win.
Leicester City's form is on the up and up following the sacking of Craig Levein having picked up 10pts from 12.
I wouldn't be shocked to see a home win but for me unders would be my bet in a tight affair.

[Djordje]

Originally Posted by davidmphill

Djordje, Leeds for me were very lucky to beat Watford. Watfords 2 sending offs very the crucial factors in that game and gave Leeds the impetus to go on and win.
Leicester City's form is on the up and up following the sacking of Craig Levein having picked up 10pts from 12.
I wouldn't be shocked to see a home win but for me unders would be my bet in a tight affair.

I know about those sending offs David, but both sending offs were deserved as far as I know. Keeper was sent off after defensive mistake and he saved clear goal from Healy with foul, and for Henderson's red card I also haven't heared that anyone complained.

After all, results like this are always big moral boost, and Leeds being definately better side, I will trust them here.

[Djordje]

Brighton to beat Watford is worth few stakes.

Hornets' great run was finally ended at Elland Road, and they could suffer from that defeat in my opinion. When it somes to confidence and moral.

They always struggled with Brighton (since Brighton started competieng in Championship), and they managed to beat them only once in 5 meetings. I know they are much better side this season than in seasons behind, but H2H mean something sometimes.

Brighton are not a force surely, but they had their moments at home this seson. Not so long ago they managed to beat 3rd placed Leeds, but also not so long ago they lost against Milwall and Leicester.

But I still think they could take something from this match. Class difference is surely huge in Hornets' favor, but I have gut feeling about this one and I'll go for some of those tasty prices for a home win.

[Bobbyhead]

Hope you're right Djordje! We could sure do with those 3 pts,but we ain't expecting it,i can assure you.Mind you,i remember saying similar thing before Leeds game,so PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

[nastro 1888]

with the 3 teams above : sheff wed, derby and leicester facing difficult games this weekend, and next southampton on cup duty, brighton have an opportunity to try and stop the emerging gap from the bottom 3 to sheff wed. At closer inspection - with watfords missing players, its not the good looking away it 1st looked to me.



Palace like-wise at the other end can pull away clear in 6th, at millwall who have the worst home record in the league, must fancy their chances - anything about palace that might hinder them in this seemingly straight-forward match ? other than a stretched-london derby.

[spartak plovdiv]

hello! what do you think about reading " s game tonight. isnt it time for them to loose. can luton town do that. i watched their game with liverpool and i think they are able to do that.

[dadi]

I really like the look of Reading tonight. I read everything here and can say that most of you are not sure about Reading victory. Over 2.5 I guess is more reasonable pick. But I just have a feeling that Reading will do it without any problems again.

As I am really interested about this encounter any suggestion from the local expert will be very welcomed and useful for me

Thank you

[si1965]

Palace do not have a good record against Millwall - you have to go back to 2002 for the last time Palace won.
There are a number of injury doubts for the Eagles (From Sporting Life):
Striker Andrew Johnson is doubtful with the gashed thigh that kept him out of the midweek win over QPR, while fellow striker Jon Macken is sidelined with back trouble for the fourth time this season.
Defender Tony Popovic (back), midfielder Aki Riihilahti (groin) and winger Marco Reich (ankle) are also missing, but manager Iain Dowie welcomes back defenders Fitz Hall and Mark Hudson after suspension and Michael Hughes could also be recalled in midfield.
Dougie Freedman is the favourite to replace Macken alongside Clinton Morrison in attack, and skipper Hall should return in defence at the expense of Mikele Leigertwood, with Emmerson Boyce reverting to right-back.
Defenders Danny Butterfield (pelvis) and Danny Granville (knee) are still out of action.
Midfield dynamo Alan Dunne returns to Millwall's squad.
He missed the 1-1 draw with Hull in midweek due to a one-match suspension imposed for his sending-off in the defeat at QPR last Saturday.
Defender Paul Robinson is unavailable as he begins a one-match ban for his red card against the Tigers - but the centre-back would not have been available anyway due to concussion.
Barry Hayles (knee) and Carl Asaba (back) remain on the sidelines, so manager David Tuttle is likely to choose two from Berry Powel, Ben May, Kevin Braniff and Marvin Williams for the striking positions

[GazBlades]

Watford should have too much for Brighton. The Hornets in my opinion were shafted good and proper in midweek by the referee, and their good run should resume without too many problems at Brighton.

[bigcol]

Originally Posted by dadi

I really like the look of Reading tonight. I read everything here and can say that most of you are not sure about Reading victory. Over 2.5 I guess is more reasonable pick. But I just have a feeling that Reading will do it without any problems again.

As I am really interested about this encounter any suggestion from the local expert will be very welcomed and useful for me

Thank you

I was going to go the for above 2.5 goals but at 5/6 there's just no value. Reading score more than 2 goals per game and Luton let in the same per match, but it is by no means cast iron.

[tyrone]

Wolves-Ipswich
Like the look of the price on Ipswich here. They have come into some form at the right team, and have won their last 3 away, and can now be considered challengers for a Play-Off spot. Wolves are a decent side but very inconsistent, as last week's home draw with Crewe shows. Looks a great bit of value on Ipswich.