posted November 7, 2008 at 13:04 EST in Soccer Betting Trends
Liverpool hosts West Bromwich in weekend Premiership action
by Nila Amerova
Liverpool, England – Sports betting fans have an exciting weekend of league soccer betting ahead, of which the most popular one is England Premiership. Boasting a world class menu of players, it is really no wonder the league garners so much attention amongst soccer betting fans worldwide.
Anyhow, the players are not the topic of this BetUS Sportsbook soccer betting piece – well at least not all of them, just where Liverpool FC and West Bromwich are concerned.
I bet when one thinks of Liverpool FC, certain players come to mind immediately – Steven Gerrard, Fernando “El Nino” Torres, Xabi Alonso, Javier Mascherano, Carlos Tevez, Robbie Keane .... and so on....
The Liverpool bench reads like the most delectable menu that any coach would be envious of having. More importantly though, watching Liverpool play this season, one cannot help but feel that they are well on to their way to scripting one of the most successful seasons in a few years. The players are really clicking well on the pitch, producing results and Coach Rafael Benitez is a master tactician.
Liverpool FC is level with Chelsea at the top of the Premiership table with 26 points. They led the table last weekend but a disappointing 2:1 loss against at Tottenham saw them lose their hold on first place. Now as they prepare to host West Bromwich, bottom feeders in the Premiership table with 11 points, they have a chance to assert control of the table once again.
Liverpool FC -2 +115 -500 3 O +120 U -140 2½ O -105 U -125 Draw +500
West Bromwich +2 -135 +1400 3 O +120 U -140 ½ O +120 U -150 Draw +500
Match Time: 12:30 PM Eastern Time Saturday November 8, 2008
Venue: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
Soccer Betting Analysis:
Liverpool FC -500
The whopping price tag renders betting on Liverpool FC an unprofitable exercise –even though they are most likely to win this match. West Bromwich has nothing on them when it comes to calibre and quality and as one of the bottom of the table clubs, they barely have an outside chance.
Liverpool’s fantastic winning streak ended abruptly last week at White Hart Lane when Tottenham surprised them 2:1. Most recently, Liverpool was very fortunate to come away with the victory against Atletico Madrid in Anfield when the referee awarded them the penalty kick in stoppage time. Gerrard made no mistake and found the net to level the score 1:1.
Benitez and co. will want to find their winning ways once again and return to the top of the table. They are hosting West Bromwich at Anfield Stadium, a right intimidating pitch for any club so the task is achievable. The return of Fernando Torres would be a welcome one for the side that has not been as impeccable since he suffered a hamstring injury five weeks ago.
West Bromwich is tipped at +1400! Need one say more? They are not looking good though they ended a three-match losing streak against Blackburn last weekend. They drew 2:2. They have several injuries to contend with.
Soccer Betting Verdict: West Bromwich could put up a good fight – always happens when lesser teams meet better ones as they are forced to raise the level of their game. However, Liverpool should outclass and outplay them. They are in the title race and they will want to return to the top of the table. They have to win this match to do so.
Soccer Free Picks: Liverpool FC -500 | Over 3 goals +120
Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room
