Sunday, January 4, 2009

Picks for 4 Jan, 2009

Top Pick: Gillingham, Sporting Gijon.
Addition: Southampton, Numancia.

Match analysis are as follows:

1) Gillingham (+1 on AH)
Ratings: 8/10
Aston Villa were lucky to grab a last minute win against Hull on Tuesday in a match that was dull and void of ideas. Ending the New Year at 4th place, Villa will be buoyed by this as they visit Gillingham in the 3rd round FA Cup tie. It is now 14 away matches since the beginning of the season since Villa last drew and this trend will have to end sooner or later. This match provides the opportunity for a favorable draw odds as Villa would prefer to concentrate on cementing their position in the Premier League. Go with the home team to grind out a draw, at least on full time.

2) Sporting Gijon (+1/2 on AH)
Ratings: 8.5/10
18 matches without a draw (including 2 Spanish Cup ties), 9 of them away is quite an unbelievable statistic which has to end sooner or later. Sporting travels to Malaga with a better away record than home due to their counter-attacking style of play. This match promises goals with a high probability of 1-1 or 2-2 outcome. Accept the handicap and a medium stake on the draw!

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