Saturday, 2 June 2012
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11:37We welcome the bookies to our roster and look at the odds being offered in this weekend's friendlies including Netherlands v Northern Ireland, Norway v Croatia and Brazil v Mexico -
10:57Jurgen Klinsmann's side hammered Scotland 5-1 last weekend before losing 4-1 to Brazil, but Willie Duncan is backing Team USA to step up to the plate against Stephen Hart's men -
09:06El Tri are a good side and will have huge support in Dallas on Sunday, but Adam Bate expects Mano Menezes' Brazil to continue unbeaten run with another victory in the US
Friday, 1 June 2012
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19:04Paulo Bento's men faced plenty of criticism at the weekend in the wake of their draw with Macedonia, but Willie Duncan is backing them to beat Abdullah Avci's side -
17:07The hosts will be eager to treat the fans to a winning send-off after losing last two friendlies, and Al Hain-Cole thinks that they will waste no time in filling the scoresheet -
15:34The Scandinavian's usual home advantage makes this friendly difficult to call, but Adam Bate believes the away side have the quality to avoid defeat in their final warm up game -
13:06Bert van Marjwik's side cruised to victory over Slovakia in midweek and Willie Duncan is expecting the Dutch to enjoy a resounding victory over Michael O'Neill's young squad -
12:45The Azzurri's Euro 2012 preparations have been overshadowed by tragedy and controversy, and Al Hain-Cole is not expecting many goals to lift the spirits against Advocaat's side -
12:12The former Liverpool boss kicked off with a win in Norway but it should not be any easier against Belgium at Wembley on Saturday and Adam Bate expects England to edge a tight game -
09:00Oleg Blokhin's side will be eager to pick up a win with the European Championships just around the corner and Willie Duncan expects them to beat Marcel Koller's men on Friday night -
07:00The visitors' form may have improved but home advantage should prove key for Michal Bilek's side as they prepare for Euro 2012, and Adam Bate is tipping a narrow home win
Thursday, 31 May 2012
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14:00The North American side were worthy winners in their previous friendly and Willie Duncan expects them to grab another victory against Safet Susic's men on Thursday -
10:00After a humbling 5-3 defeat against Switzerland last weekend, Adam Bate is expecting the Germans pile up the goals and inflict a heavy defeat on Israel in Leipzig -
07:30Les Bleus made life difficult for themselves in their late win over Iceland, but Al Hain-Cole expects them to stroll to victory against an organised but uninspiring side
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
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19:07Norwich City boss Paul Lambert remains the heavy favourite to succeed Alex McLeish; however, Roberto Martinez not getting the Anfield job puts the Wigan Athletic coach in the mix -
12:00Both teams have both been in good form which should make for an exciting game and Adam Bate expects the hosts to have their moments but the Brazilians to have the last laugh
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10:00Erik Hamren's side have left it late to start their Euro 2012 preparations, but Al Hain-Cole expects them to hit the ground running and secure a comfortable win in Gothenburg -
08:00Vicente del Bosque's side were in fine form as they cruised to a victory over Serbia at the weekend and Willie Duncan expects much of the same when they face Choi Kang-Hee's men
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
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10:00Prandelli's plans have been hit by yet another scandal, and Al Hain-Cole thinks that this may be the perfect opportunity for their modest guests to prove their newfound mettle -
07:05Lyuboslav Penev's side shocked Netherlands this weekend but Willie Duncan is expecting a tight encounter when they welcome Abdullah Avci's men for Tuesday night's clash in Austria
Monday, 28 May 2012
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11:28Having qualified automatically, the co-hosts have been taking their friendlies seriously and Adam Bate expects them to start well in Austria but believes the game will end a draw -
08:30Paddy Power refunded over a million euros after the Champions League final. Jim Knight looks at the bookies' offering for the top goalscorer prize at this summer's major tournament
Sunday, 27 May 2012
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12:00With the European Championships fast approaching amid a weekend of international friendlies, Phil Kitromilides takes a look at where the smart money lies in the Uefa tournament
Saturday, 26 May 2012
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16:50Les Bleus host the Scandinavian side on Sunday hoping to continue their good form ahead of Euro 2012 & Adam Bate expects a routine win for the hosts & is eyeing a correct score -
13:13The Robins finished higher in the league but the Railwaymen are the form team. Adam Bate is anticipating goals when the two sides tussle for promotion on Sunday afternoon -
09:00Chris Coleman will be desperate to get a first win under his belt, but Al Hain-Cole thinks he'll need some magic from the Liverpool winger if his untried squad are to beat El Tri
Friday, 25 May 2012
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19:00Despite the South American side's tradition of attacking football, tipster Phil Kitromilides is predicting their recent run of low-scoring games will continue on Saturday afternoon -
17:00Phil Kitromilides is predicting that an the attacking forces at Holland's disposal should have no problem silencing any threat from their eastern European opponents -
15:00Switzerland - Germany Betting Preview: Low's men too good for Swiss even without Bayern Munich starsAdam Bate is expecting fringe first-team players to seize their opportunity against plucky hosts, and Arsenal-bound Lukas Podolski is his tip to bag a goal on Saturday -
13:00The new coach has been brought in to reinvigorate the eastern European nation after some poor results, but Al Hain-Cole is backing Roberto Soldado to put them to the sword -
11:55With two such attack-minded sides, Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides is predicting a high scoreline in what should be an open and exciting end to the club season -
10:05Tipster Phil Kitromilides fancies the Copa America champions to continue their unbeaten run with a win against Dick Advocaat's team, who are preparing for Euro 2012 -
09:02The two Yorkshire clubs are almost impossible to separate, but Al Hain-Cole fancies the Terriers' Scottish international to provide the spark to propel his side to promotion -
08:42Scandinavia is far from the easiest place for the former Liverpool boss to go for his first game in charge of the Three Lions, but tipster Adam Bate expects a hard-fought victory -
08:10The hosts failed to live up to expectations in Euro 2012 qualification, but Al Hain-Cole believes the goal tally will be high against the eastern European minnows
Thursday, 24 May 2012
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14:25Kenny Dalglish's sacking last week has left a managerial vacancy at Anfield with several names linked. Adam Bate looks at the candidates to fill King Kenny's shoes for the Reds -
09:00As Giovanni Trapattoni's men look forward to their first major tournament since 2002, Al Hain-Cole casts his eye over where Irish luck might lie in Poland and Ukraine -
08:10Both teams are in the rebuilding phase after failed attempts at making this summer's European Championship, and Adam Bate fancies the underdogs for a surprise win
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
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21:40Tipster Phil Kitromilides is predicting home advantage and altitude to prove decisive for Peru in Lima when they take on Stephen Keshi's side
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
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12:00With Euro 2012 on the horizon, top tipster Adam Bate looks at the 64-year-old manager's chances of seeing out his four-year contract with the national side -
09:41Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland take on Latvia this evening, and Phil Kitromilides can see them netting at least two goals
Monday, 21 May 2012
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17:00With the former England striker leaving Old Trafford this summer, Phil Kitromilides looks at where the 32-year-old could be playing his football next season -
10:04The European Championships produced shock winners with Denmark in 1992 and Greece in 2004 so Willie Duncan examines who could take on the role of tournament dark horses this year
Sunday, 20 May 2012
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16:10As speculation grows as to whether Arsene Wenger can keep his top Gunner at the Emirates Stadium next season, Adam Bate considers the factors involved for Goal.com -
16:00With Roy Hodgson due to announce his England squad for this summer's European Championships on Wednesday, Adam Bate looks at the forward options he has available
Friday, 18 May 2012
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18:42JD is finishing the domestic season with a look back at how the European leagues were settled and has two tips for Saturday's finals in England and Scotland -
12:31With all the pressure on Sam Allardyce's Hammers for a return to the Premier League, Phil Kitromilides is backing the Tangerines in the Draw No Bet market at Wembley -
09:00Roberto Di Matteo's side face Jupp Heynckes' men in the Champions League final and with plenty of attacking talent on show, Willie Duncan has two goalscorer tips for the game -
07:30Jupp Heynckes' side take on The Blues in the Champions League final on their home turf. Adam Bate expects a tight game and won't be surprised if Didier Drogba decides it
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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16:02Roy Hodgson's selection raised plenty of questions and Jim Knight takes a look at what that might mean for the opening game against Les Blues with Wayne Rooney suspended
