Chelsea v QPR Odds – John Terry Money Back Special

Chelsea v QPR – Sunday, April 29th (Sky Sports 1, 13.30)

Chelsea’s focus now turns back to the Premier League following their heroic defeat of Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final. They come up against West London rivals QPR at Stamford Bridge in a match they simply must win to keep their hopes of a top four finish alive. Meanwhile QPR, who have a decent record against the top teams, are desperate for the three points to boost their chances of survival. Chelsea as the hot 2/5 favourites for the win, with QPR priced at 7/1 and a draw at 7/2. If John Terry is booked or sent off in this match, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match.

With four league games remaining Chelsea find themselves in 6^th, four points adrift of fourth-placed Newcastle and one point behind London rivals Tottenham. They will no doubt be distracted by their upcoming FA Cup and Champions League Finals but they know that if they were to lose to Bayern Munich in the latter competition then a top four place is a necessity to ensure Champions League football next season.

QPR are currently engulfed in a relegation battle, sitting two places and just one point above the bottom three. Mark Hughes’ men have managed to pick up four wins from their last seven matches, including victories over Liverpool, Arsenal and most recently Spurs. They beat Chelsea 1-0 at Loftus Road back in October but will do well to come away from Stamford Bridge with anything, especially considering they haven’t won away since mid-November.

Chelsea are available at 6/1 to win 2-0, while QPR have been handed long odds of 20/1 to come away with a 1-0 win. Alternatively a 1-1 draw is priced at 7/1. Didier Drogba tops the first goalscorer market with odds of 13/5, while a rejuvenated Fernando Torres is worth a bet at 7/2. Frank Lampard can be backed at 4/1, with Juan Mata at 5/1. QPR’s Djibril Cisse has odds of 13/2 to open the scoring, with Bobby Zamora and Heioar Helguson both available at 9/1.

Match Betting

• 2/5 – Chelsea
• 7/2 – Draw
• 7/1 – QPR

Correct Score Odds

• 6/1 – Chelsea 1-0
• 6/1 – Chelsea 2-0
• 13/2 – Chelsea 2-1
• 17/2 – Chelsea 3-0
• 10/1 – Chelsea 3-1
• 20/1 – Chelsea 3-2

• 20/1 – QPR 1-0
• 50/1 – QPR 2-0
• 20/1 – QPR 2-1
• 175/1 – QPR 3-0
• 75/1 – QPR 3-1
• 60/1 – QPR 3-2

• 13/1 – Draw 0-0
• 7/1 – Draw 1-1
• 14/1 – Draw 2-2

First Goalscorer Odds

• 13/5 – Didier Drogba
• 7/2 – Fernando Torres
• 4/1 – Frank Lampard
• 9/2 – Daniel Sturridge
• 5/1 – Juan Mata
• 6/1 – Salomon Kalou
• 7/1 – Ramires
• 13/2 – Djibril Cisse
• 9/1 – Bobby Zamora
• 9/1 – Heioar Helguson

Odds supplied by Paddy Power

Real Madrid Hot Favourites Against Bayern Munich

Real Madrid v Bayern Munich – Wednesday, April 25th (ITV 1, 19:45)

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet at the Bernabeu tonight in what promises to be an electric second-leg. Bayern head into the match with a 2-1 lead from the first-leg courtesy of a last-gasp Mario Gomez winner, which could end up being a crucial goal. However, Real’s confidence will be sky high after an impressive 2-1 win at the Nou Camp on Saturday, which has effectively won them the La Liga title. Real are the hot 8/15 favourites to win in 90 minutes on the night, with Bayern priced at 11/2 and a draw at 3/1. Real are also the odds-on 4/6 favourites to progress through to the Final against Chelsea, while Bayern are available at 11/10.

Real have scored a staggering 22 goals in five Champions League games at the Bernabeu this season. While they are likely to face a sterner defensive unit in Bayern – who have conceded just five goals in their last 12 games – they will look to overwhelm their German opponents with a constant flurry of attacks as they bid to overturn the 2-1 deficit. However, the Spanish giants will need to be wary of Bayern on the break, as they have players like Mario Gomez, Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery who can really hurt them if given the chance.

Real have been handed odds of 9/1 to come out 3-1 winners in 90 minutes, while a 2-0 win is available at 7/1. They can also be found at 6/1 to win 2-1 and take the game into extra-time. Meanwhile Bayern can be backed at 17/1 to sneak a 1-0 win, with a 1-1 enough to see them through at 17/2.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the favourite to open the scoring with odds of 3/1. If he scores the first goal in this game, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match. Karim Benzema is priced at 5/1 and Gonzalo Higuaín at 11/2, while Angel Di Maria can be backed at 8/1. Bayern’s Mario Gomez is always worth a bet and he can be found at a reasonable 15/2 to score the first goal of the game. Arjen Robben is available at 9/1, with Ivica Olić at 10/1 and Franck Ribery at 11/1.

Match Betting

• 8/15 – Real Madrid
• 3/1 – Draw
• 11/2 – Bayern Munich

To Qualify for the Next Round

• 4/6- Real Madrid
• 11/10- Bayern Munich

Correct Score Odds

• 7/1 – Real Madrid 1-0
• 7/1 – Real Madrid 2-0
• 6/1 – Real Madrid 2-1
• 10/1 – Real Madrid 3-0
• 9/1 – Real Madrid 3-1
• 16/1 – Real Madrid 3-2

• 17/1 – Bayern Munich 1-0
• 33/1 – Bayern Munich 2-0
• 14/1 – Bayern Munich 2-1
• 90/1 – Bayern Munich 3-0
• 40/1 – Bayern Munich 3-1
• 35/1 – Bayern Munich 3-2

• 19/1 – Draw 0-0
• 17/2 – Draw 1-1
• 14/1 – Draw 2-2

First Goalscorer Odds

• 3/1 – Cristiano Ronaldo
• 5/1 – Karim Benzema
• 11/2 – Gonzalo Higuaín
• 15/2 – Mario Gomez
• 9/1 – Jose Callejon
• 9/1 – Angel Di Maria
• 10/1 – Kaka
• 10/1 – Arjen Robben
• 11/1 – Ivica Olić
• 11/1 – Franck Ribery
• 12/1 – Thomas Muller
• 12/1 – Mesut Ozil

Odds courtesy of Paddy Power

Barcelona v Chelsea Odds – Lionel Messi First Goalscorer Special

Barcelona v Cheslea – Tuesday, April 24th (Sky Sports 2, 7.45pm)

Chelsea travel to Barcelona on Tuesday for their crunch last four second-leg Champions League clash. A dogged defensive display at Stamford Bridge means Chelsea head into the second-leg with a 1-0 lead, but they know they will face relentless pressure from Barcelona as the Catalans side seek to overturn the deficit and progress through to the Final. Barcelona are the hot 2/7 favourites to win on Tuesday, while Chelsea have been handed long odds of 9/1, with a draw available at 9/2. Barcelona also have short odds of 4/9 to progress through to the Final, while Chelsea can be backed at 13/8.

Back-to-back defeats may have rocked Barcelona’s confidence ahead of Tuesday’s match and Chelsea will therefore be looking to take advantage and pile more misery on their opponents. After losing at home to Real Madrid on Saturday Barcelona’s title hopes are all but over, leaving the Champions League trophy as their only chance of winning silverware this season.

Pep Guardiola’s men are available at 6/1 to win 1-0 in 90 minutes and take the game into extra-time, while a 3-1 scoreline is priced at 8/1. Barcelona may end up winning 2-1 (7/1) but the result would send Chelsea through to the final on the away goals rule. The Blues have long odds of 25/1 to repeat last year’s performance and come away with a 1-0 win, while a 1-1 draw is at  11/1.

Barcelona once again dominates the first goalscorer market, with Lionel Messi the favourite with odds of 11/5. If the Argentinean scores the first goal in this game, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match. Alexis Sanchez is next in the running at 5/1, with Cesc Fabregas priced at 11/2. Chelsea’s Didier Drogba is available at 11/1 to open the scoring again, while Fernando Torres can be found at 12/1.

Match Betting

• 2/7 – Barcelona
• 9/2 – Draw
• 9/1 – Chelsea

To Qualify for the Next Round

• 4/9 – Barcelona
• 13/8 – Chelsea

Correct Score Odds

• 6/1 – Barcelona 1-0
• 11/2 – Barcelona 2-0
• 7/1 – Barcelona 2-1
• 7/1 – Barcelona 3-0
• 8/1 – Barcelona 3-1
• 19/1 – Barcelona 3-2

• 25/1 – Chelsea 1-0
• 55/1 – Chelsea 2-0
• 22/1 – Chelsea 2-1
• 200/1 – Chelsea 3-0
• 80/1 – Chelsea 3-1
• 70/1 – Chelsea 3-2

• 25/1 – Draw 0-0
• 11/1 – Draw 1-1
• 22/1 – Draw 2-2

First Goalscorer Odds

• 11/5 – Lionel Messi
• 5/1 – Alexis Sanchez
• 11/2 – Cesc Fàbregas
• 6/1 – Pedro
• 7/1 – Cuenca
• 7/1 – Cristian Tello
• 9/1 – Andrés Iniesta
• 9/1 – Xavi
• 11/1 – Didier Drogba
• 12/1 – Fernando Torres

Odds courtesy of Paddy Power

Sweden The Clear Favourites In Current Eurovision 2012 Betting

The 2012 Eurovision Song Contest is now fast approaching and with the betting starting to hot up punters are busy trying to find the winner from a tight betting market. At the moment all the talk across Europe is surrounding Sweden who are the warm favourites to take the win in Azerbaijan at the end of May. The entry by artist Loreen has already topped the charts in Sweden and at the moment it can be backed at a price of 9/4 with Paddy Power to win Eurovision for 2012.

The Swedes has gone with a modern uptempo dance pop song for their entry this year which is the complete opposite to the British who have decided to let 75-year-old Engelbert Humperdinck represent them. The veteran crooner will sing Love Will Set You Free in Baku and although there was some initial negativity there has been money for him with the UK now available at a price of 10/1 with Paddy Power.

The other big names in the Eurovision this year are without doubt Jedward who will be representing Ireland for the second successive time and it will be fascinating to see how they fair this time around. The annoying twins did a reasonable job last year and although it would be a surprise to see them win in 2012 the bookmakers believe they have an outside chance, Ireland are currently available at 10/1 with Paddy Power to win in Baku.

Latest Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Betting with Paddy Power

• 9/4 – Sweden
• 5/1 – Russia
• 9/1 – Italy
• 10/1 – UK
• 10/1 – Ireland
• 12/1 – Serbia
• 14/1 – Denmark
• 16/1 – Spain
• 18/1 – Germany
• Bar

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El Clasico Betting Specials With Paddy Power

Barcelona v Real Madrid – Saturday, April 21st (Sky Sports 1, 7pm)

Barcelona and Real Madrid lock horns for the sixth and most important El Clasico match of the season this Saturday in a pivotal top of the table clash. League leaders Real are currently five points clear with five games remaining and a rare win at the Nou Camp will effectively win them the title. Meanwhile victory for Barcelona will draw them to within just one point of their fierce rivals and make for a compelling race for the tite. Barcelona have been installed as the odds-on 4/6 favourites, while Real can be backed at 4/1, with a draw available at 14/5. If Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo score the last goal, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match

Both teams will need to put their respective Champions League defeats behind them and focus on winning a valuable three points on Saturday. Real are undefeated in 18 league matches, a run that goes back to the 10^th December, when Barcelona beat them 3-1 at the Bernabeu. Similarly Barca have been in excellent form, recording 11 straight league wins since their shock defeat to Osasuna back in February.

Pep Guardiola’s men have a near impeccable record at the Nou Camp this season, winning 46 points from a possible 48 so far in the league. They also hold the mental edge over Real in terms of previous meetings, having only lost once in the last 14 encounters. To make matters worse for Real they have only won one of their last 10 visits to the Nou Camp and are yet to taste victory there under manager Jose Mourinho.

All five of the meetings this season have contained at least three goals so we can expect a few more on Saturday. With home advantage Barcelona are unsurprisingly the hot favourites for the win, with a 2-1 victory priced at 13/2. A 2-0 scoreline is available at 15/2, while a 3-1 result could be the way to go at 11/1. Meanwhile, Real can be backed at14/1 to win 2-1 and also 14/1 to come away with a 1-0 win. However, a draw would be a good result for the visitors, with a 2-2 draw available at 12/1.

The match once again brings together the two best players in the world: Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo. Messi has been installed as the 3/1 favourite in the first goalscorer market, while Ronaldo has been handed odds of 11/2. Elsewhere Barca’s Alexis Sanchez is also priced at 11/2, with Cesc Fàbregas and Cristian Tello at 6/1 and Pedro at 13/2. Meanwhile Real’s Gonzalo Higuaín and Karim Benzema are both at 7/1 to open the scoring.

Match Betting

• 4/6- Barcelona
• 14/5 – Draw
• 4/1 – Real Madrid

Correct Score 0dds

• 13/2 – Barcelona 1-0
• 15/2 – Barcelona 2-0
• 13/2 – Barcelona 2-1
• 12/1 – Barcelona 3-0
• 11/1 – Barcelona 3-1
• 18/1 – Barcelona 3-2

• 14/1 – Real Madrid 1-0
• 25/1 – Real Madrid 2-0
• 14/1 – Real Madrid 2-1
• 80/1 – Real Madrid 3-0
• 40/1 – Real Madrid 3-1
• 35/1 – Real Madrid 3-2

• 11/1 – Draw 0-0
• 6/1 – Draw 1-1
• 12/1 – Draw 2-2

First goalscorer Odds

• 3/1 – Lionel Messi
• 11/2 – Cristiano Ronaldo
• 11/2 – Alexis Sanchez
• 6/1 – Cesc Fàbregas
• 6/1 – Cristian Tello
• 13/2 – Pedro
• 7/1 – Gonzalo Higuaín
• 7/1 – Karim Benzema
• 7/1 – Andrés Iniesta
• 8/1 – Cuenca
• 10/1 – Xavi
• 10/1 – Thiago
• 11/1 – Kaka

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Chelsea v Barcelona Odds – Lionel Messi Money-Back Special

Chelsea v Barcelona – Wednesday, April 18^th (ITV 1, 7.45pm)

Champions League rivals Chelsea and Barcelona lock horns at Stamford Bridge tonight in what promises to be an entertaining semi-final first-leg. While Barcelona are aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back Champions League trophies, Chelsea are gunning to avenge the last-gasp Andrés Iniesta equaliser that led to their heartbreaking exit at this stage three years ago. Despite having home advantage Chelsea go into the match as the 7/2 outsiders, with Barcelona the odds-on 3/4 favourites for the win, while a draw is available at 14/5.

Since the departure of Andre Villas-Boas Chelsea have been in great form, losing once in just 12 matches. Under interim boss Robert Di Matteo they have been very impressive, exemplified by their fine 5-1 win against Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final last Sunday. However, whether they will be able to cope with Lionel Messi and co is debatable. Pep Guardiola’s men have lost just once in their last 34 matches in all competitions and have won seven of their last eight away games on the road. They are undefeated in the Champions League this season and in the previous round they knocked-out Italian giants AC Milan.

Since their first meeting in 2000, the teams have met nine further times in the competition. Their head-to-head record could not be closer, with each side winning three matches, with the other four draws. However, this season the advantage is most definitely with Barcelona who are the hot favourites to go on to win the cup. Chelsea can be backed at 13/1 to record a 2-1 win, while Barcelona are available at 7/1 to win 2-1 or 12/1 to come away from Stamford Bridge with a 3-1 advantage.

It comes as no surprise to see the majestic Lionel Messi top the first goalscorer market with odds of 13/5 but if he scores the last goal, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscroer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match. The 24-year-old has scored an incredible 63 goals so far this season and is currently the top scorer in the competition with 14 goals. Next in the running is Alexis Sanchez at 6/1 and Cesc Fàbregas at 15/2. Pedro has been handed odds of 8/1 to score the opening goal, while Andrés Iniesta is available at 10/1. Chelsea’s in-form striker Didier Drogba is definitely worth a bet at 8/1, with Fernando Torres at 9/1 and Frank Lampard at 11/1.

Match Betting

• 7/2 – Chelsea
• 14/5 – Draw
• 3/4 – Barcelona

Correct Score Odds

• 13/1 – Chelsea 1-0
• 25/1 – Chelsea 2-0
• 13/1 – Chelsea 2-1
• 80/1 – Chelsea 3-0
• 40/1 – Chelsea 3-1
• 35/1 – Chelsea 3-2

• 6/1 – Barcelona 1-0
• 15/2 – Barcelona 2-0
• 7/1 – Barcelona 2-1
• 13/1 – Barcelona 3-0
• 12/1 – Barcelona 3-1
• 20/1 – Barcelona 3-2

• 10/1 – Draw 0-0
• 6/1 – Draw 1-1
• 12/1 – Draw 2-2

First Goalscorer Odds

• 13/5 – Lionel Messi
• 6/1 – Alexis Sanchez
• 15/2 – Cesc Fàbregas
• 8/1 – Pedro
• 8/1 – Didier Drogba
• 9/1 – Fernando Torres
• 9/1 – Cristian Tello
• 10/1 – Andrés Iniesta
• 10/1 – Cuenca
• 11/1 – Frank Lampard
• 11/1 – Juan Manuel Mata
• 11/1 – Daniel Sturridge

Odds courtesy of Paddy Power

Bayern Munich v Real Madrid Odds – Christiano Ronaldo Special

Bayern Munich v Real Madrid – Tuesday, April 17^th (Sky Sports 2 , 7.45pm)

Bayern Munich welcome Real Madrid to the Allianz Arena tonight for the first-leg of their crunch Champions League semi-final. The match promises to be an enthralling encounter between two exciting teams with enviable European pedigrees. Both sides boast a multitude of superstars who thrive on occasions such as these and the match has all the ingredients to be an absolute thriller. Paddy Power have installed Bayern as the narrow 13/8 favourites to win the first-leg, while Real are available at 17/10 to take a win back to the Bernabeu, with a draw priced at 23/10.

Bayern Munich finished top of a difficult Group A qualifying group and have since brushed aside Basel in the round of 16 and Marseille in the quarter-finals, without even conceding a goal. However, their domestic league form has come unstuck in the last week following a defeat to leaders Borussia Dortmund and a disappointing goalless draw at home to Mainz, which puts them eight points off top spot with just three games remaining, meaning a 23rd Bundesliga title is now extremely unlikely. Their main focus will therefore be the Champions League and if the likes of Frank Ribery, Arjen Robben and Mario Gomez are firing on all cylinders then they will definitely be a match for their Spanish opponents.

Jose Mourinho knows that a win or score draw at the Allianz Arena will put Real in a great position come the second-leg at the Bernabeu next Wednesday. His team are currently on a stupendous run of form and are undefeated in 20 matches in all competitions. They have won nine and drawn one of their 10 Champions League matches so far and in the quarter-finals hammered Apoel Nicosia 8-2 on aggregate. They currently top La Liga, leading fierce rivals Barcelona by four points, but their supporters would love nothing more than a first Champions League trophy for 10 years.

Bayern have never lost at home to Real and have won 12 of their last 13 Champions League games at the Allianz Arena. They can be backed at 8/1 to win 2-1, while a 1-0 victory is priced at 17/2. Real can be found at 17/2 to come away with a 2-1 win, while a 2-2 draw is available at a tempting 10/1.

The match pits together two of the most lethal strikers in world football – Christiano Ronaldo and Mario Gomez. Ronaldo, who leads the first goalscorer betting at 4/1, has been in unstoppable form in La Liga this season, with an incredible 41 goals, as well as eight goals in eight Champions League appearances. If the Portuguese player scores the last goal, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match. Meanwhile Gomez has 11 goals in this season’s competitions and looks a good bet at 9/2 to score first.

Real simply love scoring, having fired in three or more goals in six of their last seven matches. They can score goals from all areas of the pitch, with Karim Benzema available at 13/2 and Gonzalo Higuaín at 15/2 to open the scoring. Elsewhere Kaka, Angel Di Maria and Mesut Ozil have all been priced at 11/1. Meanwhile, Bayern have Arjen Robben at 6/1, Ivica Olić at 8/1 and both Franck Ribery and Thomas Muller at 9/1 to score the game’s first goal.

Match Betting

• 13/8 – Bayern Munich
• 23/10 – Draw
• 17/10 – Real Madrid

Correct Score Odds

• 17/2 – Bayern Munich 1-0
• 12/1 – Bayern Munich 2-0
• 8/1 – Bayern Munich 2-1
• 25/1 – Bayern Munich 3-0
• 17/1 – Bayern Munich 3-1
• 22/1 – Bayern Munich 3-2

• 17/2 – Real Madrid 1-0
• 13/1 – Real Madrid 2-0
• 17/2 – Real Madrid 2-1
• 25/1 – Real Madrid 3-0
• 18/1 – Real Madrid 3-1
• 22/1 – Real Madrid 3-2

• 9/1 – Draw 0-0
• 11/2 – Draw 1-1
• 10/1 – Draw 2-2

First Goalscorer Odds

• 4/1 – Cristiano Ronaldo
• 9/2 – Mario Gomez
• 6/1 – Arjen Robben
• 13/2 – Karim Benzema
• 15/2 – Gonzalo Higuaín
• 8/1 – Ivica Olić
• 9/1 – Franck Ribery
• 9/1 – Thomas Muller
• 10/1 – Nils Petersen
• 11/1 – Kaka
• 11/1 – Angel Di Maria
• 11/1 – Mesut Ozil

Odds supplied by Paddy Power

Camelot The Clear Market Leader In 2000 Guineas Betting

The new flat season is upon us in the UK and Ireland and already we are looking ahead to the first classic of the season at Newmarket. The 2000 Guineas is one of the highlights of the summer for racing fans with the very best three year-old colts taking each other on over the Rowley Mile, with that in mind the betting for the big race is really starting to hot up with a number of horses being backed at this stage.

All the talk over the winter has been about the exciting Camelot who was last seen hacking up to win the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster at the back end of 2011. The Aidan O’Brien horse jumped straight to the top of the 2000 Guineas betting following that win and at the moment Camelot is the 9/4 favourite with Paddy Power to claim the first Classic race of the season. It has to be said that at this stage Camelot is by no means a certain runner at Newmarket with connections keeping their options open which punters should keep a close eye on before having a bet.

Outside of the favourite there are a number of other horses being well backed including the exciting Most Improved who has been the subject of plenty of money over the last month or so for trainer Brian Meehan. The horse won two of his three races last season and looks to have plenty of potential which makes his current 2000 Guineas price of 4/1 with Paddy Power an attractive option. The Guineas market is always a tough one as we wait to see which horses have developed the best over the winter but it is already shaping up to be one of the best renewals in recent memory.

Outright 2000 Guineas Betting with Paddy Power

• 9/4 – Camelot
• 4/1 – Most Improved
• 6/1 – Top Offer
• 8/1 – Born To Sea
• 10/1 – Nephrite
• 12/1 – French Fifteen
• 14/1 – Dragon Pulse
• 14/1 – Parish Hall
• 14/1 – Power
• 16/1 – Fencing
• Bar

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Arsenal v Wigan Betting – Robin Van Persie Special

Arsenal v Wigan – Monday, April 16th (Sky Sports 1, 8pm)

Arsenal take on Wigan at the Emirates Stadium tonight in a meeting between two in-form teams. While Arsenal look to be on their way to a 3^rd place finish, Wigan’s hopes of survival have recently been given a huge boost. The Gunners head into the match as the hot 2/7 favourites for the win, while Wigan can be backed at 9/1 to come away with their second shock win in just under a week, with a draw priced at 9/2. If Robin van Persie scores the last goal in this game, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match.

Three wins from their last four league games have moved Wigan up to 17^th in the table and two points above the relegation zone. A week ago a win at the Emirates would have seemed an impossible task but after beating league leaders Man Utd on Wednesday – for the first in 14 attempts – they will head into tonight’s match with renewed optimism. However, their record against Arsenal is just as poor, with only one win in 13 Premier League meetings, although they did manage to hold Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the DW Stadium last season.

Arsenal have been in scintillating form of late, winning nine of their last 10 league games. A sixth consecutive home league win tonight  will put them eight points clear of 4^th-placed Tottenham and within touching distance of the third Champions League qualification spot. Despite Wigan’s recent revival an Arsenal win should be on the cards, especially considering that Arsene Wenger’s men have won all nine  home matches against their opponents.

Arsenal can be backed at 9/1 to win 3-1, while a 2-0 victory is available at 11/2. Wigan have scored in all of their last seven away matches and will be eager to score an early goal at the Emirates. The Latics are priced at 30/1 to come away with a shock 1-0 win, while a 1-1 draw can be found at 9/1. Arsenal dominate the first goalscorer odds, with Robin Van Persie the 2/1 favourite. Theo Walcott has been handed odds of 5/1, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at 13/2 and Mikel Arteta at 9/1. Wigan’s Hugo Rodallega can be backed at 12/1 to open the scoring, with Franco Di Santo and Conor Sammon both at 14/1.

Match Betting

• 2/7 – Arsenal
• 9/2 – Draw
• 9/1 – Wigan Athletic

Correct Score Odds

• 13/2 – Arsenal 1-0
• 11/2 – Arsenal 2-0
• 7/1 – Arsenal 2-1
• 7/1 – Arsenal 3-0
• 9/1 – Arsenal 3-1
• 20/1 – Arsenal 3-2

• 30/1 – Wigan Athletic 1-0
• 80/1 – Wigan Athletic 2-0
• 30/1 – Wigan Athletic 2-1
• 325/1 – Wigan Athletic 3-0
• 100/1 – Wigan Athletic 3-1
• 90/1 – Wigan Athletic 3-2

• 16/1 – Draw 0-0
• 9/1 – Draw 1-1
• 18/1 – Draw 2-2

First Goalscorer Odds

• 2/1 – Robin Van Persie
• 4/1 – Marouane Chamakh
• 9/2 – Gervinho
• 5/1 – Theo Walcott
• 11/2 – Park Chu Young
• 13/2 – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
• 7/1 – Yossi Benayoun
• 9/1 – Mikel Arteta
• 9/1 – Aaron Ramsey
• 11/1 – Tomas Rosicky
• 12/1 – Hugo Rodallega
• 14/1 – Franco Di Santo
• 14/1 – Conor Sammon
• 16/1 – Victor Moses

Odds courtesy of Paddy Power

Charlotte and Jonathan Remain Hot Favourites in Britain’s Got Talent Betting

The Britain’s Got Talent betting market is now really starting to heat up, with a number of talented, unique and bizarre contenders gunning for the 2012 crown and Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen. Charlotte and Jonathan remain the hot Favourites with all bookmakers, and can be found at 11/4 with Paddy Power. The talented duo impressed with their operatic rendition of Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s The Prayer, which stunned both the judges and the audience who erupted in applause.

Next in the betting is the Twist & Pulse Dance Company at 9/1, who wowed the judges with their impressive and alternative dance routine. Ashleigh and Pudsey are also available at 9/1, with the duo going down a storm with their hilarious dancing routine to The Flintstones theme, with Pudsey the dog even trending on Twitter after the performance.

At 12/1 are Welsh choir group Only Boys Aloud who consist of 133 teenage boys coming from difficult backgrounds all across Wales. R&B vocal group The Mend have also been handed odds of 12/1, while the 16/1 priced Sam Kelly received a lot of attention for his emotional rendition of Adele’s Make You Feel My Love. Song writer and singer Ryan O’Shaughnessy is also at 16/1, as is Chelsea Redfern who sang Prince’s Purple Rain.

Elsewhere in the betting dancing group Four Corners are available at 25/1. The group, who are being touted as the new Diversity, impressed with their routine to Rihanna’s Only Girl and are definitely one to watch out for. 50/1 outsiders include circus performer Billy George and Zipparah Tafari and his irritatingly catchy song Where me keys, where me phone.

Britain’s Got Talent Odds

• 11/4 – Charlotte & Jonathan
• 9/1 – Twist & Pulse Dance Company
• 9/1 – Ashleigh and Pudsey
• 12/1 – Only Boys Aloud
• 12/1 – The Mend
• 16/1 – Ryan O’Shaughnessy
• 16/1 – Chelsea Redfern
• 16/1 – Sam Kelly
• 25/1 – Four Corners
• 50/1 – Billy George
• 50/1 – Zipparah Tafari

Odds courtesy of Paddy Power

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