Suckout King
05-16-2006, 02:50 PM
Every football fan will be tuning in to the big final tomorrow but who will win? I have copied Nigel from bet365's tips below. Remember to make sure you are getting the best odds if you are betting online - utilise the odds checking sites information and do a little shopping arround but the price on Arsenal looks pretty tempting.
"GET IN THE GAME ? CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW
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BACK GUNNERS AT 11/4 FOR CHAMPION PROFIT?
Arsenal v Barcelona - Wednesday May 17th, 7.45pm (UK time) ko, live on ITV
1 / Sky Sports 1
After 124 matches and 246 days of competition it?s all come down to one
match to decide who?ll be crowned champions of Europe. For many, it?s the
dream final, and an intriguing match between the team that?s scored the
most goals against the team that?s been the most defensively efficient.
Something?s got to give, and bet365 expect the attacking force of Barcelona
to prevail over the rock-solid defence of Arsenal, by making the Catalans
favourite to lift the trophy outright at 1/2 (Arsenal 6/4).
It?s difficult to argue with that decision as the Spanish giants have been
in imperious form throughout the competition, and are yet to taste defeat
in their 12 matches. In Ronaldinho (11/2 to score first) they have an
outstanding talent whose ball control is amazing, while Samuel Eto (7/2),
can be regarded as one of the most dangerous strikers in Europe. They
certainly have the armoury to worry any defence, even one as strong as
Arsenal?s, and they?re worthy favourites at Evens with bet365 to win the
game in 90 minutes, but Arsenal look by far the better value at a tasty
11/4.
This may be Arsenal?s first Champions League final (Barca?s fourth), but
they?ve come through every challenge so far and have showed many of the
qualities that Liverpool showed last year. They?re also unbeaten in their
12 matches, including wins over their opponent?s Spanish rivals Real Madrid
and Villarreal, and have put together an incredible run of 10 clean sheets
(919 minutes of football!) ? a Champions League record (5/2 to keep a clean
sheet in Paris). That run should give them the confidence to absorb Barca?s
goal-scoring threat and hit back with quick breaks of their own in the hope
that the Spaniard?s Achilles heel is their defence.
And one goal might be enough, as it was in the semi-final against
Villarreal, and that makes the bet365 odds of 8/1 on a 1-0 win look
attractive. Alternatively, a bet on the Draw / Arsenal Double Result at 6/1
could pay dividends (4/1 Draw / Barca). As with all Cup finals, both sides
will be playing with a degree of caution leading up to the interval, so
(whichever side you fancy) it makes sense to include the half time draw in
all such bets.
Not forgetting the amazing Thierry Henry, a five-time scorer in the
competition already, and looking to score his 50th European goal (in the
50th final) in his home city. When he is given the chance to run at goal
there is normally only one outcome, and he?s 5/1 with bet365 to open the
scoring in Paris, which is even better value when you consider that the
firm will give you cash back if he scores the last goal in the game
instead. That concession could be even more significant in what is likely
to be a low-scoring game (1/2 Under 2.5 Goals).
Of course, even bigger odds might be available once the match kicks off
(7.45pm UK time) via bet365?s Live In-Play Console ? up to 14 cracking
markets available. It?s worth remembering that Boro were as big as 25/1 in
both of their UEFA Cup comeback wins, so if Arsenal take a lead it might be
worth checking the odds on Barcelona to cover your pre-match bet - or vice
versa!
Enjoy the game.
Nigel"
"GET IN THE GAME ? CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW
************************************************
BACK GUNNERS AT 11/4 FOR CHAMPION PROFIT?
Arsenal v Barcelona - Wednesday May 17th, 7.45pm (UK time) ko, live on ITV
1 / Sky Sports 1
After 124 matches and 246 days of competition it?s all come down to one
match to decide who?ll be crowned champions of Europe. For many, it?s the
dream final, and an intriguing match between the team that?s scored the
most goals against the team that?s been the most defensively efficient.
Something?s got to give, and bet365 expect the attacking force of Barcelona
to prevail over the rock-solid defence of Arsenal, by making the Catalans
favourite to lift the trophy outright at 1/2 (Arsenal 6/4).
It?s difficult to argue with that decision as the Spanish giants have been
in imperious form throughout the competition, and are yet to taste defeat
in their 12 matches. In Ronaldinho (11/2 to score first) they have an
outstanding talent whose ball control is amazing, while Samuel Eto (7/2),
can be regarded as one of the most dangerous strikers in Europe. They
certainly have the armoury to worry any defence, even one as strong as
Arsenal?s, and they?re worthy favourites at Evens with bet365 to win the
game in 90 minutes, but Arsenal look by far the better value at a tasty
11/4.
This may be Arsenal?s first Champions League final (Barca?s fourth), but
they?ve come through every challenge so far and have showed many of the
qualities that Liverpool showed last year. They?re also unbeaten in their
12 matches, including wins over their opponent?s Spanish rivals Real Madrid
and Villarreal, and have put together an incredible run of 10 clean sheets
(919 minutes of football!) ? a Champions League record (5/2 to keep a clean
sheet in Paris). That run should give them the confidence to absorb Barca?s
goal-scoring threat and hit back with quick breaks of their own in the hope
that the Spaniard?s Achilles heel is their defence.
And one goal might be enough, as it was in the semi-final against
Villarreal, and that makes the bet365 odds of 8/1 on a 1-0 win look
attractive. Alternatively, a bet on the Draw / Arsenal Double Result at 6/1
could pay dividends (4/1 Draw / Barca). As with all Cup finals, both sides
will be playing with a degree of caution leading up to the interval, so
(whichever side you fancy) it makes sense to include the half time draw in
all such bets.
Not forgetting the amazing Thierry Henry, a five-time scorer in the
competition already, and looking to score his 50th European goal (in the
50th final) in his home city. When he is given the chance to run at goal
there is normally only one outcome, and he?s 5/1 with bet365 to open the
scoring in Paris, which is even better value when you consider that the
firm will give you cash back if he scores the last goal in the game
instead. That concession could be even more significant in what is likely
to be a low-scoring game (1/2 Under 2.5 Goals).
Of course, even bigger odds might be available once the match kicks off
(7.45pm UK time) via bet365?s Live In-Play Console ? up to 14 cracking
markets available. It?s worth remembering that Boro were as big as 25/1 in
both of their UEFA Cup comeback wins, so if Arsenal take a lead it might be
worth checking the odds on Barcelona to cover your pre-match bet - or vice
versa!
Enjoy the game.
Nigel"