It will be a mixed night for English sides in Europe

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All three of the teams representing the continent’s most debt-filled league in the Europa League head into their round-of-32 second legs with a lead but we think that only two will go through.

We’re backing a treble comprising of victory for Liverpool, a draw for Everton, which is all they need, and a loss for Fulham, a combination that pays out £85.50 for a stake of only £10 with Paddy Power.

Want some reasons? Liverpool have conceded just once in seven games, so

Posted: February 25th, 2010 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Tonight’s three most tastily priced Europa League visitors

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Picking out just one away winner in Europe is a tough task, attempting to find three – all at odds of evens or greater – is just asking to be humiliated, but we’re willing go for glory and live with the shame if it all ends miserably.

Our first pick is Roma, who having won their last nine matches in all competitions, look ominously like the kind of team we can rely on. They’re off to Greece to face Panathinaikos, who were beaten at home by Kavala at the weekend, and look great value at 6/4 on Bet365.

Then there’s Benfica, another team who are flying. They did the double over

Posted: February 18th, 2010 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Be brave and back AC Milan to dump out Manchester Utd

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The price has gone in since we initially tipped AC Milan to knock out Manchester United in the Champions League - from 7/4 to 13/8 on Boylesports - but we’re not quite as confident.

AC Milan have staggered since surrendering in the derby last month, while last season’s finalists are in their best form of the season thanks largely to

Posted: February 16th, 2010 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Good news Charlton, Rovers’ form is even worse than yours

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Two months into the season, Charlton and Bristol Rovers were having a whale of a time. The Addicks were second and comfortably clear of expected promotion rivals like Norwich and Millwall, while the Pirates were third, a point off behind and already boasting a seven-point margin over seventh.

Skip forward to mid-February and you can see that it didn’t take long for that early season optimism to fade away. Charlton are third and five points behind

Posted: February 15th, 2010 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Back Southampton to sink Pompey in tie of the round

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Portsmouth have lost four of their last five away games without scoring, they haven’t won on the road since early October and to make matters worse, they have a dismal record at the home of their nearest and dearest.

Their last five trips to The Dell/St Mary’s, two of which occurred in the FA Cup, have all ended in defeat and the aggregate score in those games is an uninspiring 12-2 to the League One side.

Southampton boss Alan Pardew’s most unique strength as a manager is his ability to manufacture an electric atmosphere, not that he needs to do much

Posted: February 12th, 2010 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Mancini’s fast starters will give Jussi a hard time

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For today’s bet we’re chasing big odds and tip-toeing our way into an exotic market that rewards bravery: the half-time correct score. The match in question is Manchester City versus Bolton.

The Citizens continue to look a bit rubbish on the road but they almost always do the business at Eastlands, winning seven on the spin and going unbeaten there all season.

Roberto Mancini and his scarf have graced the dugout at three home league

Posted: February 9th, 2010 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment