Premiership Spread Betting Preview at Sporting Index
There are three key Premiership fixtures on the box this weekend, as well as an Old Firm match,
followed by the North London derby on Monday evening. With the race for European places and the
relegation battle reaching an exciting climax, you may be thinking of having a punt on the action.
If so, it's well worth checking out the spread betting markets offered by
SportingIndex.
They offer a choice of free bets to all new clients, including a 200 GBP per goal football bet
(detailed below). To help you get started we asked their Senior Premiership Market Maker for his
opinion on all the big games:
Chelsea v Fulham (12.45 Saturday, Sky Sports 2)
"Although it's a local derby, this fixture rarely throws up surprising results. The visitors have
not won at Stamford Bridge since being promoted to the Premiership and Chelsea will be strong
favourites to take three points again on Saturday. Although Fulham played well at Boro in mid-week
and were unlucky to leave with just a draw, it was the first point earned from their last six
matches on the road. Even though Chelsea are expected to rest players ahead of next week's
Champions League Semi-Final, they should have far too much quality for the Cottagers. Forssell is
one to watch; he's fully fit and expected to get a run out, having scored twice in mid-week for the
reserves."
Man Utd v Newcastle Utd (16.05 Sunday, Sky Sports 1)
"Last weekend's FA Cup Semi-Final was a one-sided affair, but with Bowyer and Dyer back from
suspension it's hard to see Newcastle playing as poorly this time. United must be clear favourites
at Old Trafford, the mid-week defeat at Everton will make them all the more desperate for points as
they fight Arsenal for second place. With Van Nistelrooy getting sharper by the game, I'm expecting
to see a few goals in this match. Newcastle keeper Shay Given is carrying an injury and I'm far
from convinced by the Bramble/Boumsong partnership at the back. I expect another comfortable win
for the FA Cup finalists."
Portsmouth v Southampton (12.00 Sunday, Prem Plus)
"With both teams fighting for survival Harry Redknapp's return to Fratton Park should mean plenty
of fireworks. The Saints were lucky to get a point at Bolton this week and apart from their recent
win at Boro, they have been very poor away from home. However, with the red hot atmosphere and
unpredictability of such derbies, they do have a chance of grabbing at least a draw here. Jamie
Redknapp is expected to return after a mid-week rest and Quashie should be fit to face his old
side. Portsmouth go into this game as slight favourites, due to home advantage and the confidence
that the new manager has instilled. It's going to be tight, but I expect some punters will fancy
Saints to nick a point."
Arsenal v Spurs (20.00 Monday, Sky Sports 1)
"Arsenal were crowned Champions after the corresponding fixture last season. This time around,
there is much more than North London pride at stake for both sides. Arsenal are in very good form
and despite major doubts over the fitness of Henry, Campbell and Ljungberg, they are favourites to
win this one and continue to stake their claim for second place. It should be a tough match though,
as Spurs have put together a decent run over the past few games and are now contenders for the last
UEFA Cup spot. Defoe will be a handful for Senderos and Toure, but if Vieira carries on his recent
form the Gunners should control the match. It won't be like the nine goal thriller we saw at White
Hart Lane in November, but a derby double for the Gunners is on the cards."
Rangers v Celtic (12.30 Sunday, Setanta)
"There is much at stake at Ibrox Park, but I think it's too soon to be called a 'title decider.'
Both teams have been slipping up recently and still have to play Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen in the
run-in. We've made Rangers favourites to win this one, partly due to home advantage and partly
because they seem to find an extra gear against Celtic. Although the Bhoys have a stronger, more
experienced midfield, the return of Barry Ferguson makes Rangers a much tougher proposition these
days. However, much will depend on the ability of the home side's back line to keep Craig Bellamy
at bay. Although the return of Marvin Andrews would normally be a boost, he is carrying an injury
which could mean he struggles against the Welshman's explosive pace. Recent derbies have produced
few goals and plenty of bookings, but I think we may see the opposite this time.
Stuart Dougal is a lenient referee and I hope we see the kind of open free scoring game that the
end of the season can produce."
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