Football Season 2018/19 Outright Picks
- mackem
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Must admit I have lots of catching up to do in terms of transfers, will put a few o/r previews together this week.
All outright picks most welcome here lads
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Now I think we can all agree that "this year, is our year" but Jurgen Klopp's red army deserve their own thread about how super magnificent they will be this season...I couldn't resist helping myself to some 5/1 two weeks ago and I see they're now trading at around 4/1 in most places.
But at 12/1 with most bookies, it's the team from west London that has peaked my interest. While they'll be plying their trade in the Europa League, I simply do not see Chelsea even being half-arsed about this competition. Roman Abramovich will not want to see his team miss out on Champions League football two seasons in a row and in Maurizio Sarri, he's got exactly the right man who will happily focus on the league at the expense of every other competition. While Eden Hazard seems to have had his head turned by Real Madrid, the latest reports from Spain suggest Madrid have given up the chase and Chelsea are doing all they can to entice him to stay as well. The only area of concern would be the goalkeeping situation but I think Chelsea will rather have Thibaut Courtois run down his contract than let him leave without a suitable replacement in place. This is a team still full of championship winning players and I expect Sarri to fire them up for the challenge - he came pretty close to toppling Juventus last season! The value offered by the Blues at these odds (13.5/1 at Sportingbet and 13/1 at BetX) cannot be sniffed at.
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Last year I saw it race-over after first 6 games for City at even money.Liverpool focused on City and although crushed in the first game came back and worked City over.
Thing is they have to win all those minor away games as well as a few big derbies to keep the other teams in top five out of running
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I can see why Chelsea would appeal, no Champions League a huge advantage and they will surely prioritize the league title. Man City and Liverpool for the trifecta.
Had a look at the Absa Premiership in South Africa ..
www.goodforthegame.co.za/South-Africa-Fo...betting-preview.html
Had Sundowns up right until publishing but Pirates have been growing on me all day, Bucs at 7/2 probably one for multiples rather than outright single. Wits and Supersport overpriced at 25/1 but haven't seen an each way book.
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Having taken charge with only a week before the league kicked off last season, he did a very commendable job to come 2nd. A full preseason and some good reinforcements behind him, I expect Micho to inspire Pirates to greater things this season. So thanks Mackem, you've managed to convince me to pull the trigger on the Buccaneers. Sunbet have been generous enough to offer 5/1!
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Hadn't seen the 5/1, good spot
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Villa to be relegated at 20/1 my obligatory bet. Six fingered retards deserve to go down. SOTV
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England League 1
To be promoted Portsmouth @ 4/1
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Sunderland have been here once before, under Dennis Smith, a similar appointment to Jack Ross at the time, they took a few weeks to adapt and then swept clear, I was following them home and away pretty much every game in those days, when they got the momentum they were plainly in the wrong division and it was a fantastic time to follow Sunderland but having such huge support and expectation can work for or against.
I think Sunderland might get it right but your Pompey promotion pick is probably at least on a par right now and possibly better value
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TOP 10 at Sunbet
Burnley finished 7th last season - 10 points clear of the 11th placed side. They also have Wood back and fully fit. Except for Everton and West Ham I have not seen any sides buying a load of quality players. So first up
Top 10 finish Burnley @ 3/1 3 units
BEST OF THE REST at Sunbet
Sunbet are offering - To win excluding ManC/ManU/Liv/Chels/Arsen/Spurs.
Everton finished 8th last season with only Burnley of the usual top 6 ahead of them. Silva has certainly spent some money in the off season and Tosun is starting to look like a striker. Fancy the looks of this
Best of the rest Everton @ 11/4 2 units
STRAIGHT FORECAST at Sportingbet
Agree with Mgqwesi that Liverpool have a shot this season with the buys Klopp has made but the 4/1 ( or 5/1 at Sportingbet ) is a little skinny. I don't see Man City finishing outside the top 2 so am taking the Liverpool win on the basis of exact finishing position in the EPL
1) Liverpool 2) Man City @ 8/1 at Sportingbet 1 unit
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La Liga
To win League Atletico Madrid @ 7/1
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The Vann wrote: Watched the Madrid Super Cup Derby last night and have taken
La Liga
To win League Atletico Madrid @ 7/1
Also watched and they looked top class for sure.
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