England v India Fourth Test Betting With Betfred
August 17, 2011
With the series already wrapped up England will be looking to make it a whitewash in the fourth and final Test against India at The Oval on Thursday 18th August. England have been unplayable this series and as a result of their performances they have propelled themselves to the ICC No.1 Test team and have been touted as one of the best England teams ever. The talent of the team is unquestionable but its the team spirit, self-belief and strong morale which has really shone through in the last couple of weeks.
England won the first test by 196 runs, the second by 319 runs and the third by an innings and 242 runs. If the pattern continues then India are in for yet another hiding. Following his stunning 296 in the Third Test Alastair Cook has been installed as the 7/2 joint favourite to finish as England’s Top Batsman. Kevin Pietersen is also priced at 7/2 while captain Andrew Strauss is available at 4/1. Place a bet on the first innings Top Batsman and if your selection scores a century but is not the Top Batsman then Betfred will refund your losing stake. Due to his consistency in the Series Pietersen is the odds on 4/6 favourite to finish as the England Series Top Batsman, with Cook at 11/8 and the in-form Bell handed odds of 10/1.
India will be looking to restore some pride after a poor Test Series so far as they try to avoid a humiliating 4-0 whitewash. The team possesses a wealth of talent but for whatever reason they just haven’t clicked this Series. Granted, this is partly due to England’s ruthless bowling attack and destructive batting but it appears that the visitors preparation was all wrong and they simply didn’t expect to be up against such a ferocious team. Star player Sachin Tendulkar is still searching for that elusive 100th hundred and is priced at 7/2 to finish as India’s Top Batsman, with Rahul Dravid the 3/1 favourite and Virender Sehwag priced at 4/1.
Match Odds
England Top Batsman
- 7/2- Alastair Cook
- 7/2- Kevin Pietersen
- 4/1- Andrew Strauss
- 9/2- Ian Bell
- 8/1- Eoin Morgan
- 10/1- Ravi Bopara
- 10/1- Matt Prior
India Top Batsman
- 3/1- Rahul Dravid
- 7/2- Sachin Tendulkar
- 4/1- Virender Sehwag
- 9/2- Gautam Gambhir
- 9/2- VVS Laxman
- 6/1- Abhinav Mukund
- 8/1- Suresh Raina
- 8/1- Virat Kohli
- 10/1- MS Dhoni
Top England Series Batsman
- 4/6- Kevin Pietersen
- 11/8- Alastair Cook
- 10/1- Ian Bell
- 20/1- Matt Prior
- 25/1- Andrew Strauss
- 66/1- Eoin Morgan
- 100/1- Stuart Broad
Top India Series Batsman
Wayne Rooney Favourite In Premier League 2011/12 Top Goalscorer Betting
August 9, 2011
We are just days away from the start of the new Premier League season and one of the central talking points is who the main contenders for the sought after Golden Boot award are. Last season there was an avalanche of goals but strangely not one player who set the league alight with a flurry of individual goals, which is perhaps reflected in the low winning Golden Boot tally of 20, shared by Carlos Tevez and Dimitar Berbatov. This season the league’s strikers will be looking to make amends and return in blistering fashion with an abundance of goals. This is always a popular betting market to take advantage of some great pre-season odds with Betfred.
Wayne Rooney has been installed as the 8/1 favourite to finish as the 2011/12 Top Goalscorer. To many football fans this may come as a surprise as Rooney has firsty never actually got his hands on the award and secondly is not known for his prolific goalscoring record. Rooney endured a difficult start to the 2010/11 season as he not only had to bounce back from a woeful World Cup campaign but had to learn how to regain the United faithful’s love and trust following the furore over his future. However, the 25-year-old is chracterised by his trademark grit and determination and will no doubt be determined to open his account early this season. Rooney’s Mexican teammate Javier Hernandez is narrowly behind him in the betting, with odds of 17/2. ‘Chicharito’ was the surprise package last season – he scored 20 goals for United, 13 of which came in the league, and he will be looking to continue that streak into the new season. If both Rooney and Hernandez are firing on all cylinders then United have a lethal partnership at their disposal.
With all the attention on Rooney and Hernandez, it is difficult to remember that last year’s Golden Boot winner was actually Dimitar Berbatov, who scored 20 goals despite regular appearances from the bench towards the latter half of the season. The Bulgarian has been handed odds of 20/1 to retain his title but it is difficult to judge how many starts he is going to get. All three strikers will be benefited by wingers Antonio Valencia, Nani (18 assists last season) and new recruit Ashley Young who will be firing in inch perfect crosses for them to latch onto.
United’s fierce rivals Manchester City have again spent heavily, this time splashing out a whopping £38m for the extremely talented Sergio Aguero from Athletico Madrid. The striker has, rather surprisingly, been handed relatively short odds of 12/1 to finish as the Premier League’s Top Goalscorer. Although he certainly has the ability to score a bucket load of goals, he will probably take some time to settle as he won’t be used to the speed and physical nature of the Premier League. Carlos Tevez has been handed odds of 14/1, which would certainly represent good value if you knew that the Argentine was definitely staying at the club. Edin Dzeko has been priced at 20/1 while controversial striker Mario Balotelli could be worth a gamble at 25/1.
Outside of Manchester there is of course an abundance of other talented hitsman looking to make their mark this season. Top of the list is Chelsea’s Fernando Torres who will be more determined than ever to start smashing in the goals after mustering just a solitary goal last season after his big-money move to Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard is available at 9/1, while his teammates and former winners of the award, Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka are available at 14/1 and 25/1 respectively.
Providing he stays injury free Arsenal’s Robin Van Persie is a great shout at 9/1. The Dutchman was sensation in the second half of 2011 and everyone associated the club will be hoping he can continue in that rich vein of form into the new season. However, his tally may not be too high if playmakers Cesc Fabregas and Samuel Nasri were to leave the club this summer. The duo’s workrate and ability to pick out Van Persie is crucial to him finding the back of the net. Elsewhere you get the feeling that Liverpool are due a big season and last January they recruited two magnificent signings in Luis Suarez (12/1) and Andy Carroll (20/1) and both will be eager to get off to a flying start in their first full season with the club. Lets not forget the proven Premier League goalscorer Darren Bent who is definitely worth a punt at 12/1.
Top Goalscorer Odds
- 8/1 – Wayne Rooney
- 17/2 – Javier Hernandez
- 9/1 – Fernando Torres
- 9/1 – Robin Van Persie
- 12/1 – Darren Bent
- 12/1 – Sergio Aguero
- 12/1 – Luis Suarez
- 14/1 – Carlos Tevez
- 14/1 – Didier Drogba
- 20/1 – Dimitar Berbatov
- 20/1 – Andy Carroll
- 20/1 – Edin Dzeko
- 25/1 – Mario Balotelli
- 25/1 – Nicolas Anelka
All odds are supplied by Betfred
Tottenham Lead The Race In Joey Barton Next Club Betting
August 2, 2011
Newcastle United are inexcusably letting one of their best players, Joey Barton, leave for free this summer, a decision that will surely infuriate the majority of their supporters, whose patience was severely tested last month after the departure of their captain and most inspirational player Kevin Nolan. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has reportedly grown tired of Barton’s unflattering tweets about the club and its hierarchy and as a result has lost patience with the player and given him the boot. In the past six months Ashley has let his three best players leave the club, the other being Andy Carroll for £35m in the January transfer window, whilst failing to bring in any players that are likely to capture the imagination of the club’s passionate supporters.
Barton is certainly not the most popular of players, but few can deny his talent, ability and determination. The 28-year-old put in a number of high quality performances for the Magpies last season, which helped the club achieve a respectable 12th place finish in their first season back in the Premier League. Newcastle’s surprise decision to release the midfielder opens up an intriguing betting market as a number of big club’s begin to express their interest in snapping up the player on a free transfer.
Barton is not short of self-confidence and often boasts about how he is one of the most gifted midfielders in England, so it is almost certain that he will opt for a club in England’s top flight. The bookmakers Betfred have placed Tottenham as the 5/2 favourites to secure the services of Barton. If anyone can get the best of the contentious player then it’s surely Harry Redknapp, who is well known for his player-management and motivational skills. Elsewhere, Everton are in the running with odds of 100/30, as are Arsenal at 9/2 and Stoke City at 11/2. Defending Premier League champions Man Utd are also up there at 8/1, however, at present they are more concerned with prizing Wesley Sneijder away from Inter Milan.
Betfred also have Barton at just 6/1 to follow in Nolan’s footsteps and join Championship club West Ham and long odds of 50/1 to return to his former club Man City, with the same odds to join Premier League giants Chelsea.
Whoever Barton decides to join is definitely in for an entertaining ride. If the player can continue to control his aggression and fiery temper, as he did last season, then football supporters can start to enjoy the more positive aspects of his game that can make him a welcome addition to many top flight clubs.
Joey Barton’s Next Club Odds
- 5/2 – Tottenham
- 100/30 – Everton
- 9/2 – Arsenal
- 11/2 – Stoke City
- 6/1 – Aston Villa
- 6/1 – West Ham
- 8/1 – Man Utd
- 10/1 – Blackburn
- 16/1 – QPR
- 16/1 – Norwich
- 20/1 – Bolton
- 20/1 – Wolves
- 25/1 – Sunderland
- 25/1 – Fulham
- 33/1 – Wigan
- 50/1 – Chelsea
- 50/1 – Birmingham
- 50/1 – Man City
Amir Khan Odds On To Defeat Zab Judah In Light Welterweight Unification Clash
July 20, 2011
Amir Khan could face his toughest test as a professional this weekend as he takes on Zab Judah in a unification bout in Las Vegas, but the bookies are confident the man from Bolton will have too much for his 33-year-old opponent. Khan has been rebuilding his career since his one loss to Breidis Prescott a few years back and after claiming the World title against Andreas Kotelnik in 2009 he has gone from strength to strength under the tutelage of Freddie Roach. Khan moved to America after his one defeat to join the Wild Card Gym and Freddie Roach and that has proven to be a great decision, his speed and power has improved beyond recognition and that should prove too much for Judah this weekend.
Khan is coming off of a succession of good wins over the past few years and goes into the Zab Judah fight as the odds on favourite to take the win, Khan can be backed at 1/5 with Betfred to claim the win by any method at the Mandalay Bay. Judah is an experienced campaigner and a multiple World Champion so he will be no pushover but the speed of Khan is likely to prove too much, Khan can be backed to win the fight by KO or DQ at a price of 4/5 with Betfred.com and that could prove a nice bet on Saturday.
Zab Judah is the current IBF Light-Welterweight Champion so is clearly a top class fighter and Betfred have taken note of that making him a 7/2 chance to claim the win by any method against Khan. The New York fighter has been in with the best during his career so will not be overwhelmed on the big stage but it has to be said that he has come up short on a number of occasions when in with the very best. Khan will be aware of that and his youth and speed should prove too much for the experienced Judah in what is a massive fight for the Brit and his future career. A good win for Khan on Saturday will see him become the unified Champion at 140lbs and set up a possible mega fight against the winner of the Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz bout in September.
Amir Khan v Zab Judah Fight Odds with Betfred
Method Of Victory
- 4/5 – Khan to win by TKO or DQ
- 2/1 – Khan by decision
- 6/1 – Judah byKO or DQ
- 8/1 – Judah by decision
All markets supplied by Betfred.com
Man Utd Specials – 2011/12 Trophy Multiples Betting Odds with Betfred
July 8, 2011
Next season Manchester United not only want to continue asserting their dominance domestically but they want to close the gap between themselves and Barcelona, who convincingly defeated them in both the 2009 and 2011 Champions League Finals. In the aftermath of their defeat to Barcelona at Wembley in May, Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledged that the current Barcelona team are the best team he has ever faced during his time as manager. Every team in Europe is currently playing catch-up to Pep Guardiola’s scintillating side, who have been described as one of the best team’s of all time.
Fergie will certainly take no consolation from his United side’s status as the second best team in Europe and he will be more determined than ever to close the gap between United and the Catalans next season. He has already made a few decent summer signings in order to bolster his squad, having borught in the highly rated England Under 21 defender Phil Jones and England regular Ashley Young, plus the talented young goalkeeper David de Gea from Atletico Madrid. The Red Devils are also on the lookout for a replacement for Paul Scholes, who retired last season, and at present have their eye on Arsenal’s Samir Nasri and Tottenham’s Luka Modric.
United are the 7/4 favourites with Betfred to retain their Premier League trophy, in what is already looking to be a very competitive and action-packed 2011/12 season. Fierce local rivals Manchester City will offer their sternest challenge yet, as they continue to bring in high calibre players, including defenders Gael Clichy and Stefan Savic. Chelsea have something to prove under their talented new manager Andre Villas-Boas, while Kenny Dalglish’s Liverpool will provide a much tougher test than last season. If Arsenal and Tottenham can hold onto their best players and make some signings themselves then they will also be in with a shout come the end of the season.
Fergie’s men are available at 8/1 to win the Champions League, 11/2 for both the FA Cup and Carling Cup and 14/1 to win the Premier League and FA Cup double. They also have odds of 100/1 to repeat their historic treble winning season of 1998/99 by winning the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup next season.
Man Utd Specials Trophy Multiples Betting Odds
- 7/4 – Premier League
- 11/2 – FA Cup
- 11/2 – Carling Cup
- 8/1 – Champions League
- 14/1 – Premier League & FA Cup
- 14/1 – Premier League & Carling cup
- 18/1 – Premier League & Champions League
- 28/1 – FA Cup & Carling cup
- 40/1 – FA Cup & Champions League
- 40/1 – Carling cup & Champions League
- 80/1 – Barclays Premier League, FA Cup and Carling Cup
- 100/1 – Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup
- 100/1 – Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Carling Cup
- 150/1 – UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and Carling Cup
- 300/1 – Premiership FA Cup Carling Cup Champions League
ODI Betting – England Win Sets Up Decider
July 7, 2011
England responded in classy fashion on Wednesday as they recovered from back-to-back defeats to thump Sri Lanka by 10 wickets and level the ODI series 2-2. The win thus sets up a pulsating decider at Old Trafford on Saturday, with England brimming with confidence.
England’s bowlers were on fine form as they made light work of Sri Lanka, bowling them all out for a measly 171. James Anderson impressed with figures of 3-24, with Jade Dernbach also on song finishing with 3-38, while Tim Bresnan and Stuart Broad collected two wickets each.
For the second match in succession captain Alastair Cook led by example as he and fellow opening batsman Craig Kieswetter rapidly closed down the 171 target. The dynamic duo were on scintillating form, with Cook ending on 95 not out and Kieswetter on 72 not out as they swept away all deliveries before them. Betfred have priced cook at 7/2 to finish the Fifth ODI match as England’s Top Batsman, while Kieswetter is a good shout at 4/1, as is Jonathan Trott.
England will now go into the fifth and final ODI international in high spirits and fully confident they can put on a repeat performance and romp to victory. England are now the 4/6 favourites with Betfred to win the Fifth ODI and thus win the series, while Sri Lanka are available at odds of 6/5 to pull off a win.
Fifth ODI Winner Odds:
England Top Batsman
- 7/2 – Alastair Cook
- 7/2 – Kevin Pietersen
- 4/1 – Craig Kieswetter
- 4/1 – Jonathan Trott
- 5/1 – Ian Bell
- 5/1 – Eoin Morgan
- 8/1 – Ravinder Bopara
- 10/1 – Samit Patel
Sri Lanka Top Batsman
- 3/1 – Kumar Sangakkara
- 3/1 – Mahela Jayawardene
- 4/1 – Dinesh Chandimal
- 4/1 – Tillakaratne Dilshan
- 6/1 – Thilina Kandamby
- 6/1 – Dimuth Karunaratne
Monaco Grand Prix Betting Specials
May 27, 2011
The most glamorous and dangerous race on the circuit is upon us this Sunday as the racers prepare for a frantic battle in the streets of Monaco. The eye-catching Monaco Grand Prix is always one of the highlights on the racing calendar due to its spectacular setting, tight corners, elevation changes and unpredictability. Drivers most show an array of skills in order to finish first, with immense bravery and impeccable precision high on that list. Betfred are themselves providing punters with an eye-popping race special, whereby if your chosen selection finishes second to Lewis Hamilton then they will refund all your losing outright bets as free bets!
Sebastian Vettel stormed to his fourth win in five races last week when he held off a spirited challenge from Lewis Hamilton to win the Spanish Grand Prix. The German thus extended his lead at the top of the standings to a now seemingly uncatchable 41 points, and is unsurprisingly the clear favourite in Monaco, with Betfred putting him at evens to win the race. It was his Red Bull team mate Mark Webber who tasted success here last year and could be a good bet at 5/1 to finaly get his season started and win here in 2011.
Fernando Alonso has told his Ferrari team that they desperately need to take some risks in Monaco if he is to have any chance of catapulting himself back into contention in the Drivers World Championship standings. The Spaniard has impressed in practice in Monaco and has the experience of knowing what it takes to win here having done so in 2006 and 2007. The fiery 29-year-old will also be determined to make amends for last weekend when, despite making an exceptional start where he led the first 18 laps, he eventually lost momentum and slumped to a disappointing fifth place finish. Betfred have Alonso available at 6/1 to win here for the first time in four years.
This tight street circuit could favour the McLaren duo, who will both be equally determined to prevent Vettel from recording yet another victory. Betfred have Hamilton at 4/1 to win, while Button has longer odds of 14/1.
Monaco Grand Prix Winner Odds
Sebastian Vettel – Evens
Lewis Hamilton – 4/1
Mark Webber – 5/1
Fernando Alonso – 6/1
Jenson Button – 14/1
Nico Rosberg – 25/1
Nick Heidfeld – 33/1
Felipe Massa – 50/1
Vitaly Petrov – 66/1
Michael Schumacher – 66/1
Pole Position Odds
Sebastian Vettel – 8/11
Mark Webber – 7/2
Fernando Alonso – 6/1
Lewis Hamilton – 7/1
Jenson Button – 20/1
Nico Rosberg – 33/1
Nick Heidfeld – 33/1
Felipe Massa – 50/1
Vitaly Petrov – 100/1
Michael Schumacher – 100/1
Fastest Lap Odds
Sebastian Vettel – 9/4
Mark Webber – 9/4
Lewis Hamilton – 5/1
Fernando Alonso – 8/1
Jenson Button – 10/1
Nick Heidfeld – 20/1
Nico Rosberg – 25/1
Felipe Massa – 25/1
Vitaly Petrov – 25/1
Michael Schumacher – 33/1
All odds are courtesy of Betfred
Cash back betting offers available on second leg of Arsenals last 16 match
March 8, 2011
Arsenal must put aside their Premier League ambitions tonight when they face Barcelona at the Nou Camp for the second leg of their Champions League last 16 clash. arsenal won the first leg 2-1 and will be waiting on fitness test for Robin Van Persie and Cesc Fabregas.
Barcelona v Arsenal match odds
All odd for this market come courtesy of bookmakers Paddy Power
Cash back offers
There are several cash back offers available on this game the first comes from Paddy Power. If Barcelona’s forward Pedro Rodriguez scores the last goal of the game then they will refund all of the losing bets made on the first and last goal scorer market as well as correct score and scorecast singles made on the game. Currently Rodriguez is at odds of4/1 to be the last name on the games score sheet.
Click here to place your Champions League bet and claim your free bet from Paddy Power
The second money back offer comes courtesy of Boylesports who will if you place a bet on the first goal scorer and your chosen player fails to score the first goal of the game but then goes onto to score the second they will refund your losing stake.
Place your bet on the games outcome with Boylesports
The next offer comes from the bookmakers Betfred who will refund all of losing bets made on the first and last goal scorer market if Barcelona’s super striker David Villa scores the last goal of the game. The striker is currently showing at odds of around the 11/4 mark to be the games last scorer.
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Enhanced first goal scorer odds on West Ham v Burnley FA Cup match
February 21, 2011
Burnley are one of the three lowest placed teams still in this seasons competition (the other sides being Leyton Orient who earned a replay against Arsenal and Reading who have yet to play their sixth round tie) and have a good chance of qualifying for the quarter finals when they face struggling West Ham tonight in their fifth round clash at Upton Park.
Avram Grant’s West Ham side go into the game as the favourites having a 100% record against Burnley in the competition but the two sides are now only separated by only 9 spaces in the league and Burnley are the inform team.
West Ham v Burnley match odds
All odds for outright wins and other FA Cup markets come courtesy of bookmakers Betfred.
The bookmakers Betfred are offering punters some enhanced odds on this math if you place a bet on the games first goal scorer. If your chosen players scores the first goal of the match and then manages to score again then Betfred will double your first goal scorer prize, should the player then manage to score a hat trick then Betfred will treble your first goal scorer prize.
West Ham Goal Scorer Odds
| Player | First Goal Scorer | Last Goal scorer | Anytime Scorer |
| Carlton Cole | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/5 |
| Frederic Piquionne | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/8 |
| Demba Ba | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/8 |
| Victor Obinna | 6/1 | 6/1 | 15/8 |
| Freddie Sears | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/8 |
| Zavon Hines | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/8 |
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Burnley Goal Scorer Odds
| Player | First Goal Scorer | Last Goal scorer | Anytime Scorer |
| Chris Iwelumo | 15/2 | 15/2 | 2/1 |
| Frederic Piquionne | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/4 |
| Demba Ba | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/4 |
| Victor Obinna | 9/1 | 9/1 | 5/2 |
| Freddie Sears | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/4 |
| Zavon Hines | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/3 |
Click here back a Burnley place to score first with Betfred
Brentford favourite to win southern area final of the Johnstones Paint Trophy
February 7, 2011
The second leg of the southern area final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy takes place tonight between Exeter and Brentford. In the previous leg the outcome of the game was a goal apiece but Brentford will be going into this game with a new manager following the sacking of Andy Scott early last week. His replacement is player Nicky Forster who was the scorer of Brentford’s last minute equaliser in the previous leg who has ruled himself out of playing in this match.
With Nicky Forster not playing it looks like the forward line for Brentford will consist of Charlie MacDonald and Gary Alexander but Brentford will be without the midfielder Owain Tudur Jones who is cup-tied. Exeter will be welcoming back their striker Jamie Cureton who had been out due to a hamstring injury and is being given odds of 11/2 to be the games first goal scorer.
Who ever wins tonight should be then heading to Wembley Stadium to take on Carlisle who should be the victors of the northern area final unless something spectacular happens in their second leg toe against Huddersfield tomorrow as they won comfortably 4-0 in the first leg.
Exeter v Brentford match odds
The bookmakers Betfred are offering punters some enhanced odds on the game. If you back a player to score the first goal of the game and your player scores not only the first goal but then goes onto to score again then Betfred will double your first goal scorer price. Should that player then go onto to score a hat trick then your will have your first goal scorer price tripled!
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