Saturday, January 24, 2009

Picks for 24 Jan, 2009

HOT PICK: BURNLEY
Top Pick: Blackburn, Nice.
Additions: Toulouse, Doncaster, Fiorentina.

Match analysis are as follows:

1) Burnley (+1/2 on AH)
Ratings: 9/10
An element of surprise is in store at the Hawthorns for WBA as they welcome Championship side Burnley. Despite winning their last 2 matches, the scorelines tend to flatter the home team as they are still playing without any gusto. Burnley, on the other hand, were cruelly knocked out of the League Cup semis despite playing their hearts out - where they scored 3-0 in FT to tie the first leg result against Spurs. Burnley are a hard-working team, and stats are backing them at a staggering 90.48% to get a shock result here.

2) Blackburn (+1/4 on AH)
Ratings: 8/10
Sunderland hosts in-form Blackburn in this FA Cup 4th round tie. Blackburn have now gone 5 matches unbeaten, and the form book suggests that they will be continue their fine run here. Stats are also giving them a 63.64% headstart to snatch at least a draw at the Stadium of Light. Go with the visitors!

3) Nice (+1/4 on AH)
Ratings: 8/10
The French Ligue 1 takes a break as the country is treated with the France Cup. Monaco entertains in-form side Nice in a match that will see 2 of the meanest defence meet. Monaco's form have stuttered of late, collecting only a meagre 2pts from their last 5 league matches. Nice in contrast have been unbeaten in their last 4 and will provide stiff competition to the home team as they seek to progress to the next round. Go with the visitors to nick this one.

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