May 2012

ATHLETIC BILBAO AND BARCELONA MEET IN 2012 COPA DEL REY FINAL

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The Final round of Copa Del Rey 2012 will pit in Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona. Both football clubs have the most number of wins in the history of the Copa Del Rey. Having met one another in several Final rounds of the cup for 6 times, both teams are bound to prove which one of them is

Despite getting a record of 23 wins in the Copa Del Rey, the second-highest in the cup’s history, Athletic Bilbao’s has never won the Final since 1984. It reached and won the Final frequently between 1903 and 1985. Bilbao’s last win in 1984 was fought against Barcelonan with a 1-0 score. However, its last Final round in 2009 was won by the Catalan club with a 4-1 score. Gaining 4 losses and 1 draw in its last five matches, Bilbao has lots to prove in this year’s Copa Del Rey Final.

Barcelona, being the stronger contender in this match, has previously beaten Bilbao in the 2009 Copa Del Rey Final. It enjoys a strong record of 3 wins and 2 draws in its last five matches. Since Bilbao’s last win in 1984, Barcelona won the Copa Del Rey five times in 1988, 1990, 1997, 1998 and 2009. Barcelona’s record of 25 cup wins is the highest in the history of Copa Del Rey.

Can Bilbao repeat its 1984 win against Barcelona or will Barcelona beat Bilbao again just like what it did in 2009?

THE NUMBERS:

  • Total previous matches in all competitions: 43
    • Athletic Bilbao – 6 Wins
    • Barcelona – 27 Wins
    • 10 Draws
  • Previous Copa Del Rey matches
    • Copa Del Rey 2008-2009: Athletic Bilbao 1  – 4 Barceloma
  • Copa Del Rey titles
    • Number of titles won:
      • Athletic Bilbao: 23
      • Barcelona: 25
    • Last Copa Del Rey title:
      • Athletic Bilbao: 1984
      • Barcelona: 2009
  • Last loss of Athletic Bilbao: May 14, 2012 to Levante at 3 – 0, La Liga
  • Last loss of Barcelona: April 22, 2012 to Real Madrid at 1 – 2, La Liga

* All data above starts from September 19, 1993

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Full time (FT) 1×2

1

X

2
Athletic Bilbao

1.26

5.74

8.92
Barcelona (N)

 

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BET MYR 100 for Athletic Bilbao, win MYR 187

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SPAIN CUP WINNING MARGIN (90mins) – Barcelona-vs-Athletic Bilbao

05/26/2012

 Barcelona To Win By 1 Goal

4.00

05/26/2012

 Barcelona To Win By 2 Goals

4.00

05/26/2012

 Barcelona To Win By 3 Goals

5.00

05/26/2012

 Barcelona To Win By 4 Or More Goals

5.00

05/26/2012

 Any Goal Score Draw

5.00

05/26/2012

 Athletic Bilbao To Win By 1 Goal

10.00

05/26/2012

 0-0 Draw

21.00

05/26/2012

 Athletic Bilbao To Win By 2 Goals

30.00

05/26/2012

 Athletic Bilbao To Win By 3 Goals

65.00

05/26/2012

 Athletic Bilbao To Win By 4 Or More Goals

120.00

SPAIN CUP EXACT 1ST HALF GOALS – Barcelona-vs-Athletic Bilbao

05/26/2012

 1 Goal

2.70

05/26/2012

 2 Goals

3.45

05/26/2012

 No Goals

4.10

05/26/2012

 3 Goals

6.50

05/26/2012

 4 Goals

17.00

05/26/2012

 5 Goals or Over

34.00

 

 

B. BLOG

 

7 Important Factors When Betting for Football

 

When you bet on football, you have to form your own betting strategies. If you want to make any football betting strategy work, you must observe the different things that could affect the outcome of your bets.  Here are some important factors that you need to take note all the time when betting on football matches.

 

News on Teams

 

When betting on football, it is important to keep in tune with the latest news of your favourite football team. Take note of the latest news involving your chosen team that is relevant to the outcome of your bet. News such as player injuries, relegation rumours, management change and the like have a strong bearing on your bet. The performance of the team that you have betted for can change due to those updates.

Determination of Teams

 

Your chosen football team’s determination towards a certain match could affect the outcome of your bet. Check if your chosen team has expressed determination to win an upcoming match, especially if it is going to face its rival or if it is focused on winning the title after years of being winless.

 

Team Records on Last Matches

 

Recent performances of your favourite team could determine whether or not it is getting stronger or weaker. Before you place your bets, always research on records of recent performances of your chosen team. Those records have a convincing connection to the possible outcomes of your bet.

 

Head-to-Head Team Records

 

It is also important to search whether the football team you have betted for has a history of previous matches with its opponent in an upcoming match. Check on head-to-head records of your chosen team versus its opponent so that you could see which of the two sides have an impressive record.

 

Team Records on Home and Away

 

Study on statistics involving your chosen football team’s home and away records. Your chosen team could have a history of scoring better when playing on either home or away games.

 

Team Schedule

 

Examine the schedule of your chosen football team you are betting for. Your team’s performance can also be determined through its schedule. See if your team is going to play important matches or participate in a series of games crammed in one month. Those factors could either make your chosen team tired or more motivated to win.

 

Sportsbook Odds

 

Check the odds designated for your preferred football team. Pick a trustworthy sportsbook that offers great odds values such as 12BET to make the most out of your sports betting experience. In that way, you will earn more money as you win in your bets

 

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Montpellier vs Auxerre Match Preview

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Ligue 1 champions-elect Montpellier are getting nothing for provided as they go into future go with at banished Auxerre demanding only a sketch to raise their first name.

They currently cause the big-spending Paris St Germain by three factors going into one more go with of the promotion, but defense Henri Bedimo asserts no-one is getting taken away.

“We will manage things quietly as we have always done,” he told Sport24.com.

“The excitement has grown because of the end of the season and its importance and on Sunday we will want to get going quickly.

“However, we know this will be very hard and we will not take Auxerre lightly.

“They have good players. I’m sure they are determined to have a good final showing in front of their own fans.

“This will not be a simple game to play and we will have to be professional, as has always been, and respect our opponent.”

Coach Rene Girard — Montepellier, who will still be without revoked playmaker Younes Belhanda at the few days, confesses it has been a analyze maintaining the gamers based during the weeks’ time.

“It’s always difficult to keep everybody focused,” he told reporters after being named coach of the season.

“The boys are fully aware that if we want to give our story a proper end, we need to go get this title. Otherwise, something will be missing.”

“I’m sad not being able to play the last game and I do not know yet how I will help the club. Whether I will be playing in Ligue 2 or be transferred knowing the money would help the club financially.

“In either case, I want to be useful.”

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RIVALRY BETWEEN JUVENTUS AND NAPOLI EXTENDS TO COPPA ITALIA 2012 FINAL

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Juventus and Napoli are set to face one another in this year’s Coppa Italia Final. The match will light the fire of northern and southern Italy’s rivalry once again, as the north’s Juventus hosts the Coppa Italia final with visiting Napoli from the south aiming to win against Italy’s strongest football club.

 

Juventus is a powerful contender for this match, beating Milan with an aggregate score of 4-3 in the semi-finals to reach the finals. It’s the third team in the history of the Serie A to go on undefeated the whole season when it won this year’s title and also Italy’s most successful football club, gaining the most titles and supporters throughout its history.

 

Napoli, on the other hand, will not take the pressure lightly. The Azzurri is capable of competing against the mighty Old Lady. Napoli did not lose to Juventus in 4 matches before its recent defeat versus the Turin-based club in this year’s Serie A. The Naples-based club enjoyed 3-1 and 3-0 wins and maintained two draws against Juventus in the Serie A matches of 2010/2011 and 2011/2012, respectively.

 

Can Juventus win the double this season or will Napoli win for the first time since 1987?

 

THE NUMBERS:

 

Total previous matches: 27

 

  • Juventus – 13 Wins
  • Napoli – 6 Wins
  • 8 Draws

 

Previous Coppa Italia Head to Head Matches

 

  • Coppa Italia 2006: Napoli 1 – 1 Juventus
  • Coppa Italia 2009: Juventus 0 – 0 Napoli
  • Coppa Italia 2010: Juventus 3 – 0 Napoli

 

Coppa Italia Titles

 

  • Number of Titles won:
    • Juventus: 9
    • Napoli: 3
  • Last Coppa Italia title:
    • Juventus: 1995
    • Napoli: 1987
  • Last Coppa Italia Final
    • Juventus: 2004 – Lost to Lazio
    • Napoli: 1997: Lost to Vicenza

 

Last loss of Juventus:2-1 to Milan on August 22, 2011, friendly match

 

Last loss of Napoli: 2-0 to Bologna on May 6, 2012,  Seria  A


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2
Juventus (N)

2.04

3.34

3.44
Napoli

 

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Football Jargon 101: The Hat-Trick

 

Scoring a goal in a football game is a significant achievement. One goal could bring a team to the championship round of the league. Yet, some players are skilled enough to score more than just one goal in a given match, with some performing marvellous hat-tricks.

 

What exactly is a hat-trick?

 

A hat-trick is when a player scores three times in a football match. The term was first used in cricket during the 19th century, yet recently it has been closely associated to football.

 

When does a hat-trick apply?

 

Only goals that were scored during the 1st half, 2nd half or extra time are counted for the hat-trick. A hat-trick does not include goals that were scored in penalty shootout.

 

Different kinds of hat-trick

 

A hat-trick has several forms. Each player can achieve a hat-trick by doing the following:

 

Flawless Hat-Trick – Player scores three goals consecutively within one period

Normal Hat-Trick – Player scores three goals, but not in a consecutive manner

Perfect Hat-Trick – Player scored three goals using his left foot, right foot and head, in any order.

 

Why is a hat-trick important to take note in matches?

 

A hat-trick is a defining factor in matches. More importantly, a hat-trick is used for measuring the strength of individual players in terms of scoring goals. In sports betting, for example, some sportsbooks provide bets on the highest possible scorers in given tournaments. Hat-tricks boost the chances of players to secure the achievement of scoring the most goals in a given tournament.

 

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Diame is Set to Leave Wigan for Free?

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A lot of attention was been created by Wigan midfielder Mohhamed Diame from the Premier League’s elite club.

There are several elite club shown interest in the Senegal International  – Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Aston Villa,  Senegal international who is considered one of the bargains of the window as a free agent.

Willie McKay Diame’s representative has confirmed clubs abroad and in local ‘Momo is one of the best Bosmans around this summer and there are a lot of clubs at home and abroad keen on him, but Momo would like to stay in the Premier League and play for an ambitious club.

‘I have met with several Premier League clubs and we are considering all offers, but we have yet to make a decision on where Momo will be going.

‘Momo is disappointed he did not play as much for Wigan in the second half of this season, but he enjoyed his time at Wigan, although he always saw it as a stepping stone to move to a bigger club.’

Wigan also expect to lose Hugo Rodallega while Victor Moses continues to be courted by clubs such as QPR.

 

 

 

English League One | Huddersfield Town Vs. Milton Keynes Dons

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The teams that will be playing are Huddersfield Town vs. Milton Keynes Dons. Underdog score will be 0.5 and the underdog team is Milton Keynes Dons.

 

HUDDERSFIELD Town took a big step towards Wembley with a solid win at MK Dons.
What did you make of the Town performances?
Here’s the ratings from our Huddersfield Town reporter Doug Thomson.
IAN BENNETT

A top show by the seasoned stopper, whose late save from Jabo Ibehre could turn out to be crucial. 8
CALUM WOODS
Like Hunt, was given a test, but responded with spirit before being forced off by a toe injury on 51 minutes. 7
JACK HUNT
Occasionally caught out defensively, but got forward with real menace and his goal was a joy to behold. 7
SEAN MORRISON
A terrific performance by the on-loan Reading defender who rebuffed everything which came his way. 8
PETER CLARKE
The captain showed his desire and commitment by recovering from a blow to the head to complete the game. 8
SCOTT ARFIELD
No shortage of sweat and endeavour before he was forced off on 27 minutes after a knock to the ankle. 7
TOMMY MILLER
Linked well with engine-room partner Johnson to ensure Town to the grips with MK in the middle of the park. 8
DAMIEN JOHNSON
The experienced midfielder was a stand-out performer for Town and started the move which brought the opener. 8
JORDAN RHODES
Returned to the starting side after two games on the bench to telling effect. A well-taken 39th goal of the season. 8
LEE NOVAK
Couldn’t find the net despite several efforts, but the non-stop frontman still made a major contribution. 8
DANNY WARD
The wideman has had more influential games, but like the team as a whole, he kept going for the full 90. 7
SUBSTITUTES
Kallum Higginbotham (for Arfield, 27mins) 8;
Tom Clarke (for Woods, 51mins) 8;
Alan Lee (for Rhodes, 84mins) 7.

 

 

ENGLISH PREMIERE LEAGUE | CHELSEA VS. BLACKBURN ROVERS

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Match pointers

• Blackburn have failed to score in nine of their past 11 league games against Chelsea
• Chelsea have lost 10 games in 2011-12, their most in a season defeats since 2000-01
• Only one player has ever scored more goals (Andrew Johnson’s 21 for Crystal Palace in 2004-05) for a relegated team than Yakubu Ayegbeni (16) has this season
• Fernando Torres has scored seven goals in 1,089 minutes with Roberto Di Matteo as manager compared to four in 1,893 under André Villas-Boas
• Blackburn will finish a season with less than 35 points for the first time since 1978-79


CHELSEA VS. LIVERPOOL MATCH PREVIEW

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With the 1-0 score Liverpool defeated Cottagers which clearly made them to the FA Cup and face their rival team Chelsea.

Liverpool defeat Chelsea twice at Stamford Bridge in Nov, first in the Premier League and then in the Carling Cup quarter-final. However Chelsea are the bookies’ favourites to lift the FA Cup but with Liverpool’s form in knockout competitions far exceeding their league form, the Reds will be optimistic of adding an eighth FA Cup to the club’s trophy cabinet.

Chelsea also rested players in midweek ahead of Saturday’s game; Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard and Juan Mata all started on the bench for Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at home to Newcastle on Wednesday. Didier Drogba has been on the bench for Chelsea’s last two games, but may start at Wembley unless Roberto Di Matteo keeps faith in ex-Red Fernando Torres. At the back, Branislav Ivanovic may partner John Terry in central defence as David Luiz and Gary Cahill are both still recovering from hamstring injuries.

The game play will be on 5/09/2012 at 3:00 AM GMT+8.
This will gonna be the most out of it game in FA. More exciting and more fun.
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UEFA’S EURO 2012 | 12BET

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The countdown for the incoming fest of Uefa’s Euro 2012 – Poland and Ukraine finally started. The start of spring, summer season time frame competitors period is certainly headed by the overall As always, creator EA Activities has an additional, mid-year edition of its yearly Fifa world cup sequence to enjoy England’s puff-cheeked capitulation on the worldwide stage. However, for once it doesn’t come as a stand-alone buy but as a down-loadable add-on to last seasons Fifa world cup 12.ook of the founded action tie-in.

This is something of a combined pull. 53 nations is a advantage, especially since only a portion of them showed up in the game. But more than 50 percent are duplicate (an example: the plainly cheeked “Gavin Belth” now bestrides the departed side for Wales in position of Gareth Bale). And of the two new activity ways, the most noticeable – the competition itself – is basically no different to the customized glasses that presented in Fifa world cup 12.

FA Cup final between Liverpool v. Chelsea.

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Place your bet this weekend on the highly anticipated FA Cup final between Liverpool v. Chelsea.

Chelsea v Liverpool – Betting Tips:
Chelsea to win the FA Cup
Under 2.5 goals

One of the best rivalries in British football trips the new Wembley arena for the first time this few days as Liverpool take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Amazingly, this will be the Thirty first conference of the two clubs in the last eight seasons as reminiscences of legendary Winners twice headers and numerous home cup situations ruminate clean in memory.

During that period the teams have been eerily impossible to split with Chelsea winning 11, Liverpool winning 11 and eight matches ending in a draw; the Blues perhaps holding any marginal advantage having won the 2005 Carling Cup in extra time.

Research of latest FA Cup finals also indicates that we should back Several weeks to be the side raising the award on Sunday night at possibility of 7/10. The Stamford Link team have surfaced winning on five of their six trips to the nationwide arena, and have never missing a game title there within 90 moments.

Roberto di Matteo has worked wonders since taking charge at Chelsea, but he still doesn’t have anything tangible to show for his efforts. Victory this weekend would be a perfect precursor to the Champions League final a fortnight later, and set up the Blues for a truly memorable season.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Match Preview

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Team Liverpool won 45 % of the Games against common opponents and the Team Chelsea won up to today 73 % of these Games.

Head to Head Statistics : Liverpool vs Chelsea Year up to 2012

liverpool chelsea match preview

The Soccer Teams Liverpool and Chelsea played 34 Games up to today.
In this common Games the Teams scored a average of 2.3 Goals per Match.

Comparison of the last 6 Game Results for both Teams.
The Table shows the Games from left to right, the last Game is on the right side.
W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss, A = Away and H = Home Games.
The Games away in Game Results/Scored Goals are marked in red color.

Current Form of the Teams
Liverpool Team RanK VTeam RanK VTeam RanK HTeam RanK LTeam RanK L   (5.3 of 10)   Tendency Tendency increased ( upward Trend )
Chelsea Team RanK VTeam RanK VTeam RanK VTeam RanK LTeam RanK L   (6.4 of 10)   Tendency Tendency increased ( upward Trend )
Game Results
Liverpool L W L W W D
Chelsea L W D D W W
Scored Goals
Liverpool 0 3 0 2 3 1
Chelsea 0 6 2 0 1 5
Opponent Scores
Liverpool 1 0 1 1 2 1
Chelsea 2 1 2 0 0 1
Balance last 10 Games
Team S U N W (H) W (A) D (H) D (A) L (H) L (A)
Liverpool 4 1 5 2 2 1 3 2
Chelsea 6 3 1 4 2 3 1

Match Result Streaks for and Chelsea
For Liverpool are currently no known League or overall Win, Loss or Draw Streaks.
For Chelsea are currently no known League or overall Win, Loss or Draw Streaks.

 

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