Rovers to end bad Premiership run with a second successive victory over Sunderland

Sports betting fanatics have a busy Saturday in soccer betting. Looking ahead there are many exciting betting outcomes for the weekend’s Premiership programme. Liverpool FC has a chance to get back on top of the table when they make the journey to Bolton; meanwhile, Chelsea FC, who heads the table on goal difference, will try to maintain their position at the apex of the Premiership when they face West Bromwich.

In between the battle for Premiership supremacy is Arsenal FC and Manchester United who will bid to remain in the title race against Aston Villa and Stoke City respectively.

The back-story in Premiership action is no less important this weekend as middle of the table clubs try to get their campaigns back on track. One such back-story is Sunderland.

The Black Cats lost in Carling Cup action midweek and they will hope to avenge their loss against the Blackburn Rovers in their second shot against the Rovers this week in Premiership.

Here is a look at the Rovers and Hammers upcoming matchups:

Soccer Betting Line:

Blackburn Rovers -½ +110 +110 2½ O +110 U -130 Draw +235

Sunderland +½ -130 +250 2½ O +110 U -130 Draw +235

Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Saturday November 15, 2008

Soccer Betting Trends and Analysis:

Blackburn (+110) The Rovers beat Sunderland midweek in Carling Cup action but this match will be more important to both clubs. A poor run of form in Premiership action has both teams in the bottom half of the table, separated by a point, with Sunderland on the worse end.

The Rovers are in all sorts of problems, namely with injured players. However, the win over Sunderland could go a long way to improving their spirits. They have a good chance to turn their campaign around on Saturday.

Sunderland (+250) If the Rovers are having problems, Sunderland is in serious trouble. They are on their fourth successive defeat, close to a fifth. They are under all sorts of pressure as they occupy the danger zone and another loss will see them slip firmly further.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Since both teams are in poor form I expect this match will be a scrappy one, riddled with mistakes and nervous attacks. The hosts are closer to winning this match. They have home edge and the recent 2:1 victory over Sunderland to draw inspiration from tomorrow. That being said, the Black Cats have an outside chance of upsetting the favourites and redeem themselves. But with low confidence and morale betting on a visitors win would be a long shot bet. The best value in this match is the draw. Given that a consummate performance from either side would be a stretch of the imagination, scraping out a draw is the most likely outcome.

Soccer Free Picks: Draw +235

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