Posted on
3/12/2008 10:28:49 PM
UEFA Cup Soccer Betting - Sporting Lisbon vs. Bolton Wanderers
By Nila Amerova
Bolton Wanderers UEFA Cup campaign is in danger of ending at the hands of Sporting Lisbon, and with the second leg of their tie in Portugal, the soccer odds are decidedly against them salvaging their campaign.
UEFA CUP ODDS: Sporting Lisbon vs. Bolton Wanderers
Match Time: 3:30 PM Eastern Time, Thursday March 13, 2008
Team: Sporting Lisbon
Spread -1 +105
Moneyline -140
Total Points Over 2 -140
Draw +240
Analysis: Favored at -140 on the money line Sporting Lisbon, who ground out a 1:1 draw in the first leg of their tie against Bolton are in a favourable position to advance into the quarterfinal. In front of their partisan crowd, Sporting Lisbon has gone undefeated and only Benefica managed to take a point in their stadium. With a victory away from a possible UEFA Cup quarterfinal berth, Sporting Lisbon will be anxious not to disappoint their supporters.
Team: Bolton
Spread +1 -125
Moneyline +360
Total Points Under 2 +120
Draw +240
Analysis: Bolton Wanderers have no option but to score in Portugal if they want to keep their UEFA Cup hope alive. However, the Wanderers hold a modest away record and with Sporting Lisbon’s strong home record, their task is that much more overwhelming. At +360 on the money line, they are a bit of a long shot wager for the away win. Further going against them are their domestic woes, as once again Bolton is in the relegation zone
Soccer Betting Verdict: With morale low and Premiership survival on the line, betting against Bolton would appear to be the better play. Recommending the Portuguese side is a strong home record and with one away goal, they have the score that can see them through to the final eight in UEFA Cup. I would expect them to punctuate this performance before a home crowd.
Soccer Free Picks: Sporting Lisbon at -140.
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.