Premier League Soccer Wagering - Bolton Wanderers host Liverpool FC

Another weekend of soccer betting is fast approaching and sports betting fanatics have a whole smorgasbord of football betting to consider on their wagering ticket. Kicking off Saturday’s English Premiership fixture are the Bolton Wanderers. They have enjoyed some encouraging results recently, winning their last two Premiership fixtures and avoiding the relegation zone, but with top of the table Liverpool FC (tied with Chelsea FC in points) arriving, come Saturday the consensus is that their run will end against the Reds.

Liverpool FC hopes to chart the Premiership table this weekend and they have to win these kinds of matches if they want to overhaul Chelsea FC and win the Premier League. Fernando Torres is back from injury and Robbie Keane finally found his scoring foot. The first team regulars were rested during Carling Cup action against Tottenham Hotspurs yesterday, so they should be fresh and ready to take the all-important three points on Saturday.

Soccer Betting Line:

Bolton Wanderers +1 -130 +450 2½ O +120 U -140 Draw +260

Liverpool FC -1 +110 -160 2½ O +120 U -140 Draw +260

Match Time: 07:45 AM Eastern Time, Saturday November 15, 2008

Soccer Betting Analysis:

Liverpool FC (-160) The odds makers favourites should be optimistic as they head to Bolton. They are at the top of the table in Premiership action, their international campaign (Champions League) is on the right track and they are back to full strength with the return of Fernando Torres. Last weekend, against WBA, Liverpool took three points with a 3:0 victory; two goals came from Irishman Robbie Keane, who finally found the scoring ability everyone knew he was capable of achieving. So all is good in their camp.

Bolton Wanderers (+130) Bolton has home patch edge which counts for something against a quality side like Liverpool. They have had a good run, beating Man City 2:0 and Hull 0:1. Though they should be optimistic after recording back-to-back victories, they are a run-of-the-mill kind of Premiership club, outclassed by their higher ups. They were lucky to avoid defeat in their last two matches and have keeper Jaaskelainen to thank for that; had it not been for some superb saves, the chances they let their opponents get away with could have found the back of the net.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Bolton will try to go for the draw – it is their best hope. Look for Liverpool to thwart that ambition right from the start. Liverpool FC is rested and ready to take the victory in this match. Given that they are in high form and perhaps one of the most impressive clubs this season in Premiership action I am confident they will win this match.

Soccer Free Picks: Liverpool FC -160 | Over 2.5 goals +120

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room