Football Predictions (Saturday)

9th October 2009

Weekend is here again, this week it is the World Cup Qualifiers. Most football fans follow the EPL therefore they follow England too. This Saturday it is England playing in Ukraine. Will England having secured qualification, and playing in away in cold Ukraine, this is the match to AVOID! You would think England should win this game considering their form, but Capello maybe trying out some new combinations, fielding players other than his normal 11, testing some set plays. To England, this may just be like a friendly match. Ukraine on the other hand is only 2 points behind Croatia and can vault into 2nd place if they beat England. So you would think Ukraine is worth a punt? This game is too difficult to call.

France might be facing the lowly Faroe Islands and some may think the handicap is a good bet. The French have a tendency to score less goals than expected. Even against significantly weaker teams, they often just win by 1 goal. I say AVOID this match as well.

So what should you bet on? Luxemborg vs Switzerland. Some sites are offering Switzerland -1 at 1.45 or the Asian handicap -2, -2.5 at 2.10@Bet365. Switzerland should win by 2 goals easily. If you have the option go for the -1.

Another handicap worth betting on is Portugal vs Hungary. Portugal is desperate for a win and at home, they should will well. Portugal -1 at 1.53@Bet365 is a juicy addition to any combo bets or a 53% return is pretty decent for any bet.

Summary:
Ukraine vs England - AVOID
France vs Faroe Islands - AVOID
Luxemborg vs Switzerland - Switzerland -1, or Switzerland -2, -2.5
Portugal vs Hungary - Portugal -1 (BEST BET)

Good luck