This was written for, and originally published on lists.ngGame of chance

The premise that the Final Destination franchise is predicated upon is that while the protagonist might have premonitions and make moves to forestall or even prevent them, what was always meant to happen is still going to happen — the mode might just be different. This is why I posit that life that is going to spoil will find a way to spoil, gambling might just catalyze the process.

As we are all aware that *sports is practically an euphemism for football in Nigeria, I will use the words “football” and “sports” interchangeably throughout this piece. Clicking down the options on betting websites, one would see an interestingly diverse range of options one can bet on and many Nigerians indulge heavily.

There are many takes; religious and otherwise, as regards gambling and the exposé on betting in Nigeria here and here by the guys at benjamindada.com provides a balanced view.

The puritanical submission is that it shouldn’t be allowed in society, but we are not puritans, are we? Just like cigarettes, the revenue it generates for the government will never let it be outlawed. As we have all come to terms with our capitalist reality; one in which the morality of an act takes second place to the perks of such acts, we must find some silver clouds to go with the black linings of sport's betting. This is why I have created a list of the upsides (positives) of sports betting in Nigeria. Enjoy.


1. LESS DIEHARDISM: The biomechanics of football fandom is, at once, one of the simplest and also the most twisted things you will come across. You see fans using possessive pronouns like “my” when referring to a football club.

Like all normal human beings, I am also a Manchester United fan and one of the more amusing banners I’ve seen at Old Trafford is: “United. Kids. Wife – In that order”


God safe us
With the advent of accessible sports betting, every fan seems to resonate less and less with the we-die-here rhetoric. Just watch, support your team, enjoy its victories and seek to make money when defeats are inevitable. A consummate gambler has no problem with such objectivity.

When you use the same medium (as rival fans) to seek odds and tips, you realize that no matter where your allegiances lie, yous are cut from different parts of the same cloth. This births a palpable mutual respect that has lessened diehardry in the average bettor.

As you realize there is more to life than bragging about unflinching support for a team/athlete, when someone says things like “we die here,” the response of someone who’s expecting to make money from an unredeemed ticket would be “you and who?!”
That’s a good thing.


2. LESS HOOLIGANISM: In a league match which took place in Kaduna circa 2008, ex-player and veteran coach of the Nigerian league, Kadiri Ikhana was badly stabbed in the leg by some rabid fans.


Chelsea player
After several weeks of treatment and physiotherapy, his leg was repaired but he would end up walking with a limp for the rest of his life. There have been many more instances of hooliganism and violence in the Nigerian league that has resorted in a myriad of fines and punishments over decades.

Also, you might have heard that between 1985 and 1991, English clubs were banned from European competitions due to the Heysel stadium disaster. At football games, the adrenaline overflow often comes with aggression.

Across continents, you see many fans who think their love for a particular club is more than the other fan and this is often demonstarated with varying levels of unreasonable displays of allegiance; usually involving violence.

These days, accessible football betting has skewed the display of football loyalty (to a particular club) from brazen idiocy toward contemplative longing for greenery of betting tickets. No one wants to die needless deaths at stadia when they can simply accrue needless debt at betting houses. Win-Win


3. KNOWLEDGE OF GEOGRAPHY: Without prior knowledge or preparation of any sort, what topics can you deliver thirty-minute lectures on? It would be geography for me. I took an interest in these things quite early in life, but for many others, their knowledge of geography was birthed by their betting exertions.


MVEMJSUNP
I don’t like tagging anyone with the appellation “illiterate,” but contextually, the roadside vulcanizer who has never been to school knows Montevideo, Marrakech, Makurdi, Melbourne, Monaco, Munich, Monchengladbach, Makhachkala (and I didn’t even have to google that one!) , Maiduguri, Maastricht, Milan, Malaga, Malmo. The things that the search for odds will let you know ba? Even if you will never get there physically, your search for odds will take you places.

You that you’re literate, where is Minsk? Where?? You see your life?


4. HOPE:
“money slow to enter,
money quick to go,
where money dey enter?
I don’t know (I don’t know o!!)”

The quest for financial freedom is a timeless topic that has always had peoples’ attentions. Ah-mean, who doesn’t want to know about how to breakaway from poverty and never return there.


Aal izz well
Whilst many who peddle such knowledge will never recognize gambling as an avenue for making money on a consistent basis, the average punter has no regard for your point of view, and I’ll tell you why with the help of the simplistic mathematics they do.

The stake (money) is multiplied by the odds provided by the bookmakers. When these odds are combined, and a sum is wagered on the odds, the money is multiplied when the punter wins. For example, a N500 wager will fetch N2,000 on a ticket with “four” odds. However, the average gambler combines outcomes from many games in an accumulator and the house usually wins – because football is a game of fine margins and tickets almost always cut. The hope that tickets will come has kept many people going. Flawed logic? Yes. But it works. Temporarily.


5. EMPLOYMENT: I had a friend who would bathe on a Tuesday afternoon, wear a Lautech-standard, obnoxiously-starched shirt on gator-bearing chinos and go to the junction to buy credit before eating bread and beans and heading back home.


we thank God
The sad reality is that many people in Nigeria do not have jobs and the gambling industry provides tentative sources of gainful/gainless employment. For those ready to take advantage of opportunities, there are a number of money-making ventures (asides betting) that one could undertake in the industry. That’s the last and possibly the most important positive aspect of sports betting.


Bet responsibly if you must.

CAPTAINCUE (...is a freelance writer taking on gigs for unridiculous money. Send me a direct message on Twitter @Captaincue or send me a mail with your writing needs at kaptaincue@gmail.com)
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ESTORIL X FC PORTO: We should start with a banker. Porto finally have some semblance of consistency to their results. Besides, they are playing a side whose form reads LLLLLL. That's suicidal.
Comprehensive away win.

LYON X LILLE: Remember when Lyon won 5 Ligue Un titles in a row? Jesus Christ, I feel old. Those days are long gone now and after a brief dalliance with irrelevance, Lyon are playing well again. Lille, on the other hand, have a mini injury crisis and have lost some key players to the nations cup. A really bad time for them to face Lyon.
Lyon victory.

INTER MILAN X PESCARA: They won promotion with the goals of Lapadula, who they sold to Milan. They're now 12 points away from safety. Here, they face a resurgent Inter Milan side who are in really good nick. (WWWWW). A home win is a banker for me.

GO AHEAD EAGLES X FC UTRECHT: I swear to God, I'm not betting against GAE because of that dumb name. That said, they are winless in seven games and face a side who only narrowly lost to Ajax last week. Haller is one of the best strikers in the Eredivisie as well. The odd is all kinds of big, but you should jump on an away win here.

LEGANES X CELTA VIGO: Celta have one of the best home records in Europe; this includes a win over Barcelona and knocking Madrid out of the Copa Del Rey in midweek. All these pales into insignificance when one considers their away form -- which is decidedly patchy. Leganes, on the other hand, are the ultimate draw merchants. They've drawn 5 of their last 7 games. There's a fat 3.40 odd on a Celta win here. But I'll err on the side of caution.
X2

RB LEIPZIG X HOFFENHEIM: Hoffenheim are the ultimate hipster's club. They have a 29 year old coach who sports tight jeans and sneakers as if I'm going out to hand a sanctimonious relative my CV. They are undefeated in 17 league games this season. Leipzig, with their money and youthful players are only 3points behind Bayern. This should be a goal fest with someone winning 2-1.
Over 2.5 goals.

ALAVES X ATLETICO MADRID: Going back to Spain, Alaves are in the semis of the Copa del Rey; an impressive feat for a newly promoted side. They're certainly no pushovers but I will bet on an away win here. It will be a tight victory however, but a victory nonetheless.

SOUTHAMPTON X ARSENAL: Arsenal have failed to win in their last 5 visits to the St Mary's. Southampton themselves just knocked Liverpool out of the Carling cup in midweek. I think they Puel will rotate heavily here and so will Wenger. Still, with Welbeck, Perez et. all, Arsenal won't lose this one.
X2.

TOTTENHAM X WYCOMBE: Even with Sissoko & Janssen, Tottenham will still win here. I'm surprised you need my opinion on this one.

REAL BETIS X BARCELONA: With the sheer number of goals Barcelona are scoring, you have to feel sorry for Betis. I know an away win is prized at a meager 1.21 as of writing, but they all count in an accumulator.
Away win.
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REAL MADRID X REAL SOCEIDAD: Soceidad predictably crashed out of the cup at the hands of Barcelona but they gave it a good go -- scoring 2 and conceding 5. They go to the Bernabeu at a time when an injury-hit Madrid are off-colour and defending like drunkards. Goals galore.
Over 2.5 of those.

ATHLETIC BILBAO X SPORTIN GIJON:
After 3 consecutive disappointing draws, Bilbao welcome Aduritz & Benat from suspension and will surely have too much quality for lowly Gijon. Surely?
Home win.

ESPANYOL X SEVILLA: Free scoring Sevilla visit highflying Espanyol and the result is a dicey one to predict as Sevilla conceded 3 goals last week end. Still...
X2

PSG X MONACO:
Monaco are destroying all teams they come across but this is PSG. PSG fa! I don't bet on reputations though and this will be a bloody open and entertaining game.
Away win and over 2.5 goals.

As always, edit, espouse and delete as seen fit. Good luck.

Captaincue.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to win N2million with N100. For this, and all other things, we thank God. Here goes:

NEWCASTLE X IPSWICH:
A bit unusual to start my weekend betting tips with a Championship match. Still, we're gathered here to make money. Newcastle have 7wins in 9 matches; with four wins on the trot. With form like that, any opponent is forked.
Home win.

CROTONE X NAPOLI:
The home side will be overwhelmed. Away win.

ROMA X PALERMO:
A thrilling 3-3 draw in midweek notwithstanding, Roma are in a rich vein of form. Home win's a banker.

PSV X SPARTA ROTTERDAM:
PSV have a solitary point from their last four Eredivisie matches and lost heavily at Bayern. Still, they'll be too good for the away side here.

INGOLSTADT X DORTMUND:
The home sides form reads; LLLLLL. Dortmund have a mini injury crisis, but they'll add another 'L' here.

WEST HAM X SUNDERLAND:
David Moyes putting in DavidMoyes-y performances? Who saw that coming?! Home win.

ARSENAL vs MIDDLESBROUGH: Boro need to get their sheet together and arrest the decline. Unfortunately, playing an in-form Arsenal away is not the ideal start.
Home win.

MUNICH X MONCHENGLADBACH:
After recent downturn in results, Bayern have two consecutive comfortable wins. Gladbach are a decent side at home but have a rotten away form.
Comfortable home win.
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SPORTING LISBON X TONDELA: Haba. Home win all the way.

REAL MADRID X ATHLETIC BILBAO: An interesting fixture that is always, always entertaining.
Home win and over 2.5goals.

Audacius bet of the weekend: CHELSEA vs MAN UNITED: two sides in transition gradually coming into their own. I still think Chelsea's defence is creaky. For this, I tip a narrow United win.

Remember, these are nought but tips. Espouse, edit and delete as seen fit. Good luck boys.

Captaincue. (captaincue..com)

Since we all want to pretend last week didn't happen (I tipped over2.5+Liverpool win, mind you), right this way for this weekend's tips:
BARCELONA X BETIS:
If you're one of those that call 1.10 'one point ten', just return your certificate to your school. With a letter of apology for good measure. That over with, one-point-ten is the odd on a home win here. Not much, but they all count in an accumulator.
Home win.
HOUNDURAS X NIGERIA:
A shambolic showing for Nigeria at Rio could end on a high should they pull off a win here, which I think they will. P.S: This tip has nothing to do with my nationality.
Nigeria victory.
BRAZIL X GERMANY:
The one trophy in International football that eludes Brazil. Against the workmanlike, efficient if unspectacular Germans, I'm calling a comprehensive Brazilian victory.
BURNLEY vs LIVERPOOL:
An easy boost to my accumulator. Away win; and that's a banker.
LEICESTER vs ARSENAL:
They're Arsenal, consistent inconsistency is their hallmark. Wenger's set to recall Ozil, Koscielny and/or Giroud for this blockbuster between last season's first and second. With no Kante in a wonderfully porous midfield, retention of Messrs Mahrez & Vardy coupled with the addition of Nigerian speedster, Musa to Leicester's lineup, this is another high-scoring contest that could go either way.
Over 2.5goals.
BRISTOL CITY vs NEWCASTLE:
Finally, inevitably, Benitez and his acolytes got their acts right and now they're set to steamroller all in their path.
Away win.
CELTA VIGO X LEGANES:
Lega-gini, I hear you say. Exactly.
Home win.
ZWOLLE vs PSV:
Save for a heroic push from Feyenoord, PSV will win the league at a canter.
Away win.
ATLETICO MADRID X ALAVES:
A banker to cap it all off.
Home win.
Good luck people. Have fun.

captaincue..com

MO' FARAH: A Confirmation Bias

Thanks to YouTube, I'm inundated with sporting moments I missed due to my age; thus, I know an awful lot about the landmark achievements and remarkable feats of athletes at the five-ring tourney pre-#Athens2004, which, as it happens, is the first Olympic tournament I can vividly recall. Its always fun to watch these retro-footages to get a feel of the ambience, style and politics of yore.

Being exposed to sporting po-rn on the internet, one is bound to appreciate the efforts, achievements and legacies of compatriots: Ajunwa, Toriola, Onyali, Ogunkoya et al., and those NOT of Nigerian descent: Isinbayeva, Jesse Owens, Comaneci, The bloody Dream Team, Gebrselassie, Bekele et al. These aforementioned athletes, and more like them, have put in incredible performances over the years, while some (Bolt, Phelps, Murray) are STILL doing great things with their careers at the Olympics. This piece though, is about another contemporary great - Mo' Farah - the British long-distance running legend who just defended his 10,000m title from the London Olympics at its sequel; #Rio2016.

I'm not going to extol his athletic accomplishments (seriously, wiki him), so I'm just going to discuss the crux of this piece. Minutes into the start of a 10,000m race, where all contestants are crammed into the inner lanes of the track, Mo' tripped over his own foot, fell, rolled on the hard ground, narrowly escaped having his head trampled by an unsuspecting runner, who, thankfully, flew over Mo'. That's hardly worth a 140-character tweet, but I'll tell you what is. And then some. He picked himself up, dusted himself down, licked his wounds (insert any beautiful figure of speech about moving on) and proceeded to win gold in a race that had a horribly calamitous beginning for him.

One is never tired of hearing grass to grace stories at major sporting events like the Olympics, but you must forgive me for exploring a much simpler and infinitely basic one, the "winners don't quit" narrative. Despite, or rather, in spite of the inauspicious start to a long, long race, he put on the steely determination of a coldblooded, pigheaded, focused lion -- went in for the kill, and made it.

Extrapolating lessons and values from one field (sport) to a much bigger one (life) might seem rather simplistic, but the inherent similarities are existential. In pursuit of a goal (or gold), you might falter, drift or worse still, fall. But like Mo' did, there's no time to feel sorry for yourself for an unforseen and unfortunate contingency. You keep moving with the singular intent of achieving your goal. Its only proper to end this with the D.H. Lawrence poem that Master-Chief John Urgayle quoted in G.I. Jane:

"I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself.
A small bird will drop frozen from a bough
Without ever having felt sorry for itself."


It rrrrrings true. When it comes to heroes, I'll always advocate drawing the line between admiration and worship; as no mortal is worthy of being worshipped. Acts though, that single mindednes, that chutzpah, that middle-finger salute to a difficult challenge; that's an act worthy of emulation. Bravo Mo' Farah; a modern hero.

--->>> Captaincue (Nigeria's football gold in 1996 trumps everything)
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Without much ado, here we go:

HULL vs LEICESTER:
The new season has to start with a banker like this one. Jesus is coming back, that's expected. Hull, will be relegated, that's inevitable. A club in shambles -- a depleted squad, terrible administrators, no manager and not a single signing; the perfect recipe for a poor season. No one expects Leicester to repeat a (still) weird feat, but jump on a straightforward Leicester win here.

ARSENAL vs LIVERPOOL:
Beautiful two-footed Cazorla, Xhaka's grit, Lovren's wife, a centreback pairing of Holding and Monreal, Sanogo on the bench, Gegenpressing, rampaging Mane with a price tag to justify, Klopp's grin etc. This has the makings of a high scoring contest.
Over 2.5 goals & Liverpool win.

BOURNEMOUTH vs MAN UNITED:
United faltered under Moyes & LvG because they couldn't dispatch 'small' teams, but I think Mourinho will buck the trend and bully these small teams all season long. Pogba will sit this one out, still, I think United have too much quality for the home side (who have recruited well by the way).
Away win.

MAN CITY vs SUNDERLAND:
Moyes has bought a new defense and will look to remake some tainted reputation, I just don't think the rebuilding will start at the Etihad. New coaches, new players, new systems. All these promise a bucket load of goals in what will be a ridiculously open contest.
Over 2.5 goals

EVERTON vs TOTTENHAM:
A potentially cracking match here, but Koeman is still settling in his new home. Tottenham on the other hand, have kept their nucleus and improved on it. They'll narrowly shade this one thank you very much.
Away win

MARSEILLE vs TOULOUSE:
Toulouse narrowly escaped relegation last season, lost their talisman Wissam Ben Yedder (brilliant name) & replaced him with Ola Toivonen (poor man's Zlatan). One would think it'd be a straightforward win for Marseille, but you'd be wrong. A big side punching below it's weight and unforgiving fans isn't the exact combination for success. Still, with Diarra, Thauvin, Gomis & Cabella, they'll edge a tight one.
Home win.

VITESSE vs ADO Den Haag:
Impressive comfortable wins for both sides last week, but Chelsea Mk II (aka Vitesse) have that bit of superior quality that should see a comfortable home win here.
Home win.

NEWCASTLE vs HUDDERSFIELD:
Having lost their opener, Newcastle have a chance to make good on their status as favorites for the title. With record attendances and adoring fans who've found a new hero in Bemitez, they'll kick start their season with a win here.
Home win.

KRYLA SOVETOV SAMARA vs KRASNODAR:
Foot of the table vs Top of the table. In Smolov (4goals in 2games), Krasnodar have a livewire striker who'll feast on Samara here.
Comprehensive away win.
Right, that's your lot for the weekend. Good luck people.

--->>>Captaincue. (captaincue..com)

Hello all. I'm glad to resume this thing after the international break. This edition will be sharp and precise; almost devoid of any witty banter -- as I am emotionally distraught (girlfriend issues), but I promise this won't cloud my judgement in any way. Here you go:
EVERTON vs CHELSEA: Three draws, three losses and two wins between these two in the opening eight games. It is an appalling record to say the least. Everyone thought Chelsea's tight victory at WestBrom was a watershed moment but Crystal Palace quickly put 'everyone' out of her misery. A pint of bad blood now exists between these two after the Stone's debacle. This will be an entertaining encounter that could go either way. Over 2.5goals
MAN UTD vs LIVERPOOL: Two early wins in the season followed by a limp draw and a demoralizing defeat for United; a carbon copy of Liverpool's form coming into this encounter. Then United signed Martial and gave the press something to masturbate to. I think United will ride on the crest of the Degea contract renewal to a victory. Not to mention their double over Liverpool last season. Home win.
ATL MADRID vs BARCELONA: The dynamic with which Atleti now operate is a different one from the defensive Juggernaut they used to be. They're note attack-minded these days. Both sides come into this on the back of uncomfortable consecutive victories. I think all stops will be pulled out in a high- scoring encounter. Over 2.5goals
ARSENAL vs STOKE: What was one a fortress (Emirates) has been anything but for Arsenal this season. After an underwhelming transfer window, Arsenal will look to shut some naysayers up. Stoke are no pushovers themselves. Over 1.5goals
GIJON VS VALENCIA: Two times I've tipped Valencia to win this young season, two times they've drawn matches. Like Shania Twain sang, I ain't no quitter! Away win
LEVERKUSEN vs DARMSTADT: Bayer sauntered to two easy victories before understandably getting beat by Bayern before the break. Against the newbies? Normal services will resume. Home win.
FROSINONE vs AS ROMA: I called Roma's victory over Juve and I'll confidently put my money on another Roma victory here. They're that good. Away win.
JUVENTUS vs CHIEVO: Fact: Chievo have started the season with a bang; banging in seven goals in two games -- including four unreplied goals against a competent Lazio side. Juve have a point to prove. This one's finely poised for a tonne of goals. Over 2.5goals
HANNOVER vs DORTMUND: Dortmund are in fine nick and one has to feel sorry for anyone that faces them at this point in time. Dortmund win
PALACE vs MAN CITY: Two form teams (first & second in the league). Just bet on at least three goals being scored, open a cold one and enjoy a cracking match. Over 2.5goals
INTER vs AC (MILAN) Due to a disheartening dearth in quality over the last couple of years, this fixture has served up some utter dross devoid of any quality. Change dolè Over 3.5goals. (Lol. Seriously!!)
ESPANYOL vs REAL MADRID: I no even research this one. Away win please. Good luck boys. And girls!

Captaincue blogs at: http://captaincue..nl/?m=1

So we nailed a miserly 50% of last week's predictions; a decidedly sharp decline from the 87.5% of the upper week. We are gathered here today to right those wrongs. Here goes:

NEWCASTLE vs ARSENAL:
Lunchtime kickoff at St James' Park between two sides who've been punching below their weight this season. These two sides fired blanks in their last league games and there couldn't possibly be a repeat here. Arsenal will look to make up for all those points they've dropped and Newcastle have to prove the impressive midweek win in the Cup wasn't a fluke. This one could swing either way.
Over 1.5

MAN CITY vs WATFORD:
City were a little tentative in the victory at Goodison park, but they will pull out all the stops at home to Watford; who aren't bad by any means, but hey, this is Man City. I think Sterling will get off the mark in this fixture.
Home win & Over 2.5

FENERBACHE vs ANTALYASPOR:
Fener's inconsistent results aren't exactly a shock as they've undergone a major squad reshuffle. Still, I think the league will be a fight between them and Besiktas. That said, Antalyaspor have won their last two games 3-2 and 3-1. They're evidently capable of dishing them out and packing them in. This should be fun.
Over 1.5

CHELSEA vs PALACE:
A nail biting end to a 3-2 victory at West Brom sets them up nicely for a potentially cracking game between two sides that score and concede freely. I think this will end in a Chelsea victory with both teams finding the back of the net.
Home win & Over 2.5

BARCA vs MALAGA:
A well drilled defensive team head for a baptism of fire at the Camp Nou. With Neymar back in the team, this could get Messi (pun intended) for Malaga.
Home win and Over 2.5

REAL MADRID vs REAL BETIS:
I know Real Madrid's season will ultimately end in crushing disappointment but I fully expect that lot to have an okay start to the season. They'll win this one; in spite of their coach.
Home win.

SEVILLA vs ATLETICO MADRID:
Sevilla ineffably started the season with a goalless draw -- something nigh on unthinkable as they're usually one of the most entertaining sides in Europe. Atletico earned a narrow victory last week, but its too early in the season to be negative. So I see an attacking game that'll produce a couple of goals at least.
Over 1.5

VALENCIA vs DEPORTIVO:
The midweek Champions League qualifier against Monaco distracted Valencia last weekend as the laboured to a miserable draw away at Rayo. Now that Champions league football has been secured for the season, they will start performing in La Liga.
Home win.

DORTMUND vs HERTHA BERLIN:
Jurggen kini? The home side are playing some swashbuckling football right now and any opponent must be pitied. Another Mikhitaryan inspired victory on the cards here.
Home win.

KUBAN vs CSKA MOSCOW:
CSKA's form reads: WWWWW from their last five league matches. For my accumulator's sake, I'll doublechance 'em.
X2

ACADEMICA vs SPORTIN LISBON:
In Teo Gutierrez and Islam Slimani, Sportin have an efficient, if unspectacular front line to fire them to victory at an Academica side that lost 0-4 to Setubal last week.
Away win.

CARPI vs INTERNAZIONALE: A newly promoted side that lost 2-5 to an average Sampdoria side will have their work cut out against (my) outsider tip for the crown. Its only a matter of how many Inter will score. AWAY WIN

For the audacious tip of the weekend (with 'big odd'), look no further than:
HERACLES vs TWENTE:
It has gone under the radar a bit, but Heracles are in outstanding form; scoring nine goals in their last two games and conceding once. With a Twente side in rotten form (6conceded in two games), I'll bet on a win for the home side.
Home win

Good luck

Last week's report card: 87.5%
success. We steady getting closer to
that hallowed 100% mark. Hope this
meets you people in rude health.
Here goes:

MAN UNITED vs NEWCASTLE:
An underwhelming start to the
season from the Magpies; having
drawn one and lost one. They've
made shiny, beautiful new signings
that I'm sure will come good -- but
they have an appalling record
against this particular opposition.
United (man) did most of their
business earlier in the summer and I
think this fact is lost on their
disappointed fans after missing out
on Pedro. That boy Depay will fire
them to victory here.
Home win.

LEICESTER vs TOTTENHAM:
I was as surprised as the next
person when Tottenham contrived
to snatch a draw from the jaws of
victory against Stoke -- I fully
expected them to lose the game.
What a shame. That said, Spurs
seem to be getting out of their early
season funk and playing a Leicester
side who've had a blistering start,
this game will produce a couple of
goals. At least.
Over 1.5

PALACE vs VILLA:
See what I did with the headline?!
Palace came through for me last
week and I quite fancy a fame like
this to give me two goals.
Over 1.5

HELLAS vs AS ROMA:
Roma have had a quietly decent
summer. Keeping their best players
and adding Salah and Dzeko to their
ranks? Wow. They'll win this at a
canter.
Away win.

LAZIO vs BOLOGNA:
The Roman side have a competitive
headstart (CL qualifiers); so one
would expect them o be head and
shoulders ahead of their newly
promoted opponents in terms of
fitness and fluidity. When
momentum collided with inertia,
inertia will be hurt pretty bad.
Home win.

HANNOVER vs LEVERKUSEN :
Beautiful stadium? Check.
Big local fan base? Check.
Beautiful jerseys? Check.
Beautiful blind Aryan players?
Check.
Leverkusen are the archetypal
hipster club. Its a good thing they
can play the game too. A tight win
last week will be followed by a
convincing one this.
Away win.

ATL. MADRID vs LAS PALMAS:
Las-kinni? I hear you say. Atletico
weren't by any means poor last
season but they didn't reach the
heady heights of their La Liga
winning season of 2013. Call me
crazy (don't), but I tip 'em to take
the league from a complacent Barca
side. It begins here.
Home win.

RAYO vs VALENCIA :
A comprehensive win over Monaco
in the CL qualifier in midweek sets
Valencia up nicely for this one. They
now have their own sugar daddy
and that money will see them have
a big season.
Away win.

WEST BROM vs CHELSEA :
Already 5points behind City (I called
it!), they're due a big performance to
save them from an embarrassing
start to the season. Chelsea will win
this one. By hook or by crook.
Chelsea victory. By crook .

INGOLSTADT vs DORTMUND:
LOL.

INTERNAZIONALE vs ATALANTA :
Inter have done excellent business
in the transfer market. They're due a
big season. It begins with a
comfortable win here.
Home win.

EVERTON vs MAN CITY :
My favourite EPL player (Aguero) is
in mesmerizing form as displayed in the victory against Chelsea (I called it too!). With everyone bang in form,
this City will take some stopping.
Lukaku and Barkley will make it
interesting, but City will come out
victorious. I reckon we'll see lots of
goals (City to win 4-2).Anyway...
Over 3.5goals .

GIJOÑ vs REAL MADRID:
I reckon things will go spectacularly
wrong for Real this season -- like
finishing third. I'll even bet Benitez
won't be there at the end of the
season -- but they'll start the
season with a bang.
Away win.

ARSENAL vs LIVERPOOL :
This one pretty much writes itself.
Over 2.5 goals (all day long).

There's your lot. Good luck boys.
--->>> Captaincue

http://captaincue..nl/?m=1

Report card from last week's tips: 70% success rate. Not bad, but definitely not 'it'. Again, we mount these betting horses and attempt to run them into the ground. Here we go:

LEVERKUSEN vs HOFFENHEIM:
Hoffenheim have sold their one truly remarkable player to Liverpool and I think they'll struggle this season. Bayer had an excellent campaign last season and I'll bet big on them picking up where they left off.
Comprehensive home win.

VfL WOLFSBURG vs FRANKFURT:
Wolfsburg's best player, Kevin de Bruyne's future is uncertain. Apart from him though, they've done a fine job of keeping their core. I'd bet on a home win here, but its the opening weekend of the Bundesliga season. What would it cost to err on the side of caution ba? Exactly
1X

CRYSTAL PALACE vs ARSENAL:
Palace's fine campaign last season was fuelled mostly by confidence. This time around, they're not just high on confidence but high on quality as well. Cabaye??!! Wow.
I foresee a (2-1 win) for either side. Either ways, we'll get three goals.
Over 2.5

GUINGAMP vs LYON:
Lyon should win an award for their inconsistencies. I'm guessing they spoiled many a tipster's accumulator after last week's disappointing opening day draw with Lorient. A poor Guingamp side IS the perfect opportunity to start getting it right.
Lyon victory

MAN CITY vs CHELSEA:
One of my banker's last weekend was Chelsea conceding, and boy did they! There seems to be a general consensus that Chelsea can't be 5points behind City after two games; that Mourinho will find a way to NOT lose this game at the Etihad. Me? I'll be having a laugh.
Home win please!!

LIVERPOOL vs BOURNEMOUTH:
I know this is a Monday game, but you might wanna add this to your accumulator. The new boys will be overwhelmed.
Liverpool win.

DORTMUND vs GLADBACH:
Two sides who always, always give no quota. This match will be like football porn to the hipsters.
Over 2.5 goals

For the audacious tip of the weekend, look no further than the match at the WhiteHartLane:
TOTTENHAM vs STOKE CITY:
Stoke have brought in some slick attacking players but have failed to replace their midfield lynchpin: Steven Nzonzi. Both teams suffered one-nil losses on the opening weekend but this Spurs side, dare I say, is low on quality. The odds on offer for a Stoke win is above four points. Jump on it.
Stoke win.

Remember, these are only tips. Edit, espouse and delete as you wish.
May the odds forever be in our favour.

--->>>Captaincue blogs at: http://captaincue..com/?m=1

A 77day recess that seemed like an eternity, has, like every holiday, come to an exciting end. Hands up if you're not excited by the return of the #EPL and the European footballing season. Just you? Now gerrarahia, you joyless prude. An awful lot has gone down behind the scenes -- your life, mine, players', managers' and everyone. I'm fairly certain not everyone that read my last betting tip in May is alive. For keeping us, and all other blessings, we unabashedly give God the glory. To essence, I'm gonna start with a caveat: you may wish to know that betting/gambling is generally seen as immoral around these uber- religious shores, but gambling is a bloody multibillion dollar industry and I'm not about to sit on my hands and do nothing. That said, why not add value to the reader by writing tips that'll be at once entertaining, enlightening and educative? Exactly! So, be prepared to see tips that contain unconventional stuff like poems and stories. 'Nuff said, here you go:

MAN UNITED vs TOTTENHAM: United have bought fantastically well in the market, but that's what was said last season too. They've brought in excellent midfielders, an exciting rightback and MD7. I'm a United fan myself and in no way am I blinded by bias when I say there's no way United are losing to Spurs. The jury is still out on all the teams this season and one can't make absolute calls just yet. So I'll doublechance the home team here. 1x

CHELSEA vs SWANSEA: Chelsea put in some laboured performances in preseason and in the Community shield. Their riposte being that we'll see a firing Chelsea team when competitive football begins this weekend. Chelsea are the finest exponent of the art of throwing bodies in the ways of shots -- but that defense needs some serious refreshing -- thus, the interest in Stones. They won't keep a clean sheet. In games like this, I would bet on both teams finding the back of the net, but that's complicating stuff. Over 1.5

NEWCASTLE vs SOUTHAMPTON: "If an archer shoots just for fun, he has all his skill If he shoots for score, his hands tremble and his breath is uneasy If he shoots for a golden price, he becomes mad and blind His skill was not lessened, but the vision of the target changed him." -->> Chinese proverb.
Two summers ago, Southampton sold a raft of key players and were generally expected to have a poor season last year. They didn't. I think they did well because no one expected big things from them and the pressure was off. It'd be intriguing to see how they cope when the pressure of matching last season's achievement is on them. I like the Chinese. Over 1.5goals .

ARSENAL vs WEST HAM : The boy Sanchez will sit this one out but I don't think he'll be missed. WestHam missed out on an Europa league place on Thursday by resting lots of key players -- a bad decision I think will bite their shiny new coach in the rear. Has he not heard of 'momentum'? I wonder. Home win AND over 2.5goals.

STOKE vs LIVERPOOL: Despite the glaring absence of a certain Steven Gerrard, Liverpool now seem to have a bigger (better? Dare I say) squad. On paper. Of course. After a 6-1 defeat at the Brittania in the last match of last season, Liverpool will be happy to leave with a point this time around. Goals abound. Over 2.5 of them.

OGC NICE vs MONACO: Gone are the superstars at the club from the principality. All that's left is a delicious blend of highly talented youngsters and experience. I can't resist a smoothie. X2

PRESTON vs MIDDLESBROUGH: Newly promoted Preston play host to a Boro side high on ambition and confidence after a surprise romantic reunion with Stewart Downing and building a good squad. I think Boro will be this season's Bournemouth. It begins here: X2

NORWICH vs CRYSTAL PALACE; BOURNEMOUTH vs ASTON VILLA: I think these ones will be score- draws. So I'll just bet on both games to produce more than a lone goal -- just because its too early in the season to be wholly negative. Over1.5

WEST BROM vs MAN CITY : City (with Sterling) will look to have a blistering start to the season and West Brom are a solid if unspectacular side who'll give City a run for their money. Still, quality will shine through. City to win 2-1.

Gentlemen, there's your lot for the weekend. Edit, espouse and delete as appropriate. Its good to be back. Yours in tipster-y , -->> Captaincue

Morale..........High!!!!

We're glad to be of help. Good luck Zimbabwe..

Melancholy is the overriding emotion as I pen this
post; the last one I'll post in the European season.
Gambling (wisely) is always fun and I've had fun
writing these tips while this season has lasted. I
know its not my place, but if I may offer you a
piece of advice to ponder until August when the
European footballing season will resume, it is this:
The best bet you'll ever make in life is the one you
take on yourself. Believe.
That said, I nailed 17 of the 20 tips I wrote last
week. 85% looks okay on paper, but its still not IT.
Still, here you go:

JUVENTUS vs NAPOLI:
Juve came through for me last week, and I'll
make that same prediction here. This is one of
those games.
Over 1.5goals

BAYERN MUNICH vs MAINZ:
Bayern were deservedly beaten last time out and I
honestly can't say I did not see it coming. I just
went against my instinct and failed to control my
greed. Won't be betting on a win in this one.
Over 1.5goals

COLOGNE vs WOLFSBURG:
With the German cup final on the horizon,
Wolfsburg will want to keep their momentum by
playing their best in this 'warmup' game. I see
nought but an away win

ARSENAL vs WEST BROM:
Arsenal have drawn 3 of their last five games,
scoring once (own goal). Its safe to say their
attackers are tired, but with the FA Cup game in
mind, they'll have to get into goalscoring form.
Against a side that beat Chelsea 3-0 last time out?
Goals abound.
Over 2.5goals.

DORTMUND vs BREMEN:
Last league game at home for Jurggen Klopp and
it'll be an emotional something . He'll want his last
league game to be one of swashbuckling attacking
football and these games usually produce more
than one goal.
Over 1.5goals

MAN CITY vs SOUTHAMPTON :
City scored four last week. Southampton scored
six. I would predict a lot of goals but I hear tell
these two might field some of their reserves. That
will hamper the fluidity of the game. So:
Over 2.5goals

MARSEILLE vs BASTIA:
Bastia will ply their trade in Ligue 1 next season
after last week's draw. Marseille are back in form
though.
Home win.

STOKE CITY vs LIVERPOOL:
If this game wasn't in my accumulator, I'd stake
big on a Liverpool win. As it is though, I'll err on
the side of caution and play over 1.5goals .

PSG vs REIMS:
Lol.

ALMERIA vs VALENCIA:
Almeria are not safe yet. Valencia could yet nick
the last Champions league place. This will be a
ridiculously open game.
Over 1.5goals.

HULL CITY vs MAN UNITED:
United are a curious team aren't they? You never
know what you might get from them. Still, looking
at the track record of their season-closing games,
they are usually high scoring encounters.
Especially when their opponents are in danger of
being relegated. I remember that 4:2 win that sent
Blackpool to the Championship and I think this will
be a result like that.
Over 2.5

BARCELONA vs DEPORTIVO:
Straight win for the home team because they're
Barca. Deportivo's perilous standing
notwithstanding.

GRANADA vs ATL. MADRID:
One way or another, I'll get my two goals.
Over 1.5

GENOA vs INTERNAZIONALE :
Inter win? I doubt it. More than a lone goal? I'll bet
on it.
Over 1.5 goals .


That's your lot for the season. It has been a
pleasure.

P.S : I still blog regularly o. Its only
the 'weekend betting tip' section of my blog that
will take a recess until August.
Thank you
Yours in tipster-y;
Captaincue

And he reps! If it counts for anything, we're very proud of you dear brother

Hi all. Its another hot weekend over here. Last time
out, 10 of the 15 tips I made came through, which
works out at a paltry 66.7% success rate. Close,
but no cigar. The European footballing season is
winding up to a close and we all hope to make one
last significant sum off of those bastards. Good
luck this weekend.
INTERNAZIONALE vs JUVENTUS:
Wow. You can't see me but I'm slowly hand
clapping. Juve were gallant against a rampant
Madrid side in midweek. They absolutely ran their
socks off and with the Serie A title already in the
bag, Mr Allegri will rotate heavily against an Inter
side just starting to find some form.
Over 1.5
LEVERKUSEN vs HOFFENHEIM:
A humbling 3-0 defeat in 'Gladbach last week has
brought 'em back to ground. Still, I think they'll
have too much quality for their visitors.
1X
AS MONACO vs METZ :
An unlucky loss to an unpredictable Marseille outfit
at the Velodrome last week. They'll make a mess
of Metz (I couldn't help it)
Monaco win
LILLE vs MARSEILLE:
A potentially tricky call for a tipster. Both teams
are still in with a chance of making European
competitions next season. They (both) might
decide to shut up shop and nick a winner on the
counter a-la Mourinho. But I don't think that will be
the case. I see an open game
Over 2.5
MONTPELLIER vs PSG :
We all know who's gonna win this one, the only
thing up for debate is by how many goals!
Away win
FREIBURG vs BAYERN:
The futile victory over Barcelona somewhat
overshadowed one of the more beautiful you'll
ever see (Lewandoski's). Look at that footwork.
Not enough quality to beat Barca, but their quality
will suffice in beating Freiburg. I think.
Away win
GETAFE vs EIBAR:
Both teams are in terrible form, losing their last
five matches respectively. If the odds were on
offer, I'd bet on something like this:
Both teams to lose.
BURNLEY vs STOKE:
That's it then? Burnley have been relegated. It was
fun while it lasted. They nicked a consolatory
victory at Hull last week but I think Stoke will be
too big a task for them.
X2
SEVILLA vs ALMERIA :
Over 1.5 goals . Sure banker. All season long.
TOTTENHAM vs HULL :
Drop points at WHL and Hull will be relegated.
They have no option than to attack. This will be an
open game; with both teams having lots to prove.
Over 1.5
LIVERPOOL vs PALACE:
Palace put the final nail in the coffin of Liverpool's
title bid last season. Both teams have nothing to
prove here and will likely go for each other's
jugular. A special mention must go to a special
player who will play his last home game for
Liverpool. I hated how he smeared the camera at
Old Trafford when he equalized in THAT game, but
that doesn't smear his legacy at Liverpool.
Tremendous player. All hail Stevie G.
Over 1.5
DORDRECHT vs AJAX :
Last weekend, Ajax players came out of the
dressing room with their mothers to commemorate
Mother's day. Such has never happened on
Father's day. Is there even a father's day? The
world is unfair.
Ajax win .
ATL. MADRID vs BARCELONA:
Would you bet against this Barcelona side on their
current form? I didn't think so.
Away win .
ANDERLECHT vs ST. LIEGE:
Fierce competition between these two Belgian
giants. The easiest over 1.5goals you'll ever see.
AS ROMA vs UDINESE :
A disappointing end to a season that promised so
much at the start. The capital side won't lose this.
1X
SWANSEA vs MAN CITY:
Two sides in good form. I'll err on the side of
caution and go for over 1.5goals .
MAN UNITED vs ARSENAL:
Its high time both sides served us a classic game
with lots of goals.
Over 2.5goals .
WOLFSBURG vs DORTMUND:
Another goal fest.
Over 2.5
ESPANYOL vs REAL MADRID:
Ancelloti doesn't rotate his squad nearly enough
and Madrid are tired. This one might swing either
way and I see another end of season goal fest.
Over 2.5
WERDER BREMEN vs GLADBACH:
the surprise package of the Bundesliga season. No
one is defeating them this season.
X2
That, dear friends, is that. Best wishes.
--->>> Captaincue

He blogs at captaincue..com

kenny1795:
great games my friend

Thanks man. Let's see how it pans out..

A fortnight ago, it was 66.7%. A week ago (week ago! *defenestrates cap & does the shmoney dance*), it was 69.2%. Not quite there, but baby steps ba? Thanks for your patronage. This weekend, we're gonna hope for better luck. Here goes:

EVERTON vs SUNDERLAND:
Everton got beat by Aston Villa last time out. They'll want to get back to winning ways ASAP. Sunderland are deep in relegation quagmire and they're not gonna make it out by sitting back to defend. Will be an enthralling contest.
Over 1.5

ASTON VILLA vs WEST HAM:
Mr Lerner swapped Mr Lambert for Mr Sherwood; what an inspired decision that has turned out to be. Delph is buckling swashes, Benteke is scoring and (even) Cleverley is looking all kinds of decent. Who would've thunk! Villa will look to put some daylight between themselves and the bottom three. Here's a good place to start.
1X

HULL CITY (TIGERS) vs BURNLEY:
Hull City. The paragon of inconsistency. Victory over Liverpool followed by a limp defeat to Arsenal. That said, Burnley have lost their last four games. That is terrible. Both teams are in this precarious situation because they don't know shit about defending. Goals? You bet.
Over 1.5

PARMA vs NAPOLI:
One has to feel for Parma. They're on the brink of bankruptcy and have lost their last two games by an eye-watering eight goal margin. Napoli will stuff them.
Away win

FC ZURICH vs FC BASEL:
Basel are a reliable team. They won't lose, mark my words.
2X

LEVANTE vs ATLETICO MADRID:
Atleti will be foaming at the mouth after being robbed of victory at Bilbao. A lethargic performance in last week's 0-3 defeat to David Moyes has undone all the recent good work of Levante. I'm gonna bet against you should you lose to Mr Moyes.
An ugly away win.

BARCELONA vs REAL SOCEIDAD:
Speaking of David Moyes, the man is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. You remember he engineered a 1-0 in the return leg earlier in the season? I do. That notwithstanding, Barca are absolutely imperious right now.
Home win.

CELTA VIGO vs SEVILLA FC:
The last three games involving Sevilla have yielded 11goals. And we know Celta aren't exactly goal shy. Makes this call a no-brainer really.
Over 1.5

MARSEILLE vs MONACO:
Read 'Celta vs Sevilla' above.
Over 1.5

ZENIT St PETERSBURG vs ROSTOV:
Lol. You must be wondering why I include the Swiss and Russian leagues. Well, the English championship and Dutch Eredivisie are done. A tipster has to improvise.
Really, Zenit never lose. They just draw most of their matches. The trend won't stop now.
1X

REAL MADRID vs VALENCIA:
Ignoring Madrid's defeat to the Old Lady in midweek, their form in the league reads something like WWWWWW... I trust Madrid to rise up to the occasion. And I'll back that assertion up with a bet.
Home win.

LAZIO vs INTERNAZIONALE:
Lazio haven't been their usual  all-conquering selves in recent weeks and Inter could still finish in Europa league places by winning games like these.
Over 1.5

CHELSEA vs LIVERPOOL:
Chelsea are plucky bastards, but I think this will be an open match with both teams having nothing to lose. One of these sides(Liverpool) have a lot to gain. They'll attack, attack and attack. Chelsea will counter. Goals will be scored.
Over 2.5

GLADBACH vs LEVERKUSEN:
Over 1.5 goals thank you very much.

MAN CITY vs QPR:
QPR could yet stay in the league, which is why they'll go all out in this fixture. Plus, City would want to finish a tough season with a flourish.
Over 2.5 goals.

That's your lot for the weekend. Best of luck boys.

Yours in tipster-y:
Captaincue
He blogs at captaincue..com

gottoboy:
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Yeah, I posted it yesterday. Its on my profile

gottoboy:
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over1.5 means you think (at least) 2goals will be scored in the match. : both teams will score in the match 1: home team victory 2: away win 2X: away team will win (or draw)... etc

gottoboy:

Guy teach me this betting ish. . Roughly Explain the criteria's forme, Łε̲̣̣̣̥Ƭ me use this weekend match to start learning.

Its all about odds. If, say, Real Madrid are playing Almeria, one would expect a straightforward Madrid win; which would automatically make the odds on a Madrid win 'small' AND that of Almeria 'big'. There are lots of other bets one can place on a match too; its all about how hood one is at predicting outcomes of games.

66.7%. That's a B+ grade in school. In this thing of ours, its just a dreadful result. I had 66.7% success in last week's tips. We'll set things right this weekend. Here you go boys:

BLACKBURN vs IPSWICH:
With a combined 30goals in matches featuring these two sides over the past four weeks, it works out at 3.5goals a game. But they're championship sides, so I'm betting big on:
Over 1.5goals

DERBY vs READING:
Derby have been all kinds of inconsistent lately; what with the three draws and two (excellent) wins in their last five. However, Reading are woefully out of form
1X AND Over 1.5goals

MAN UNITED vs WEST BROM:
Two losses on the spin, the last of which cast aspersions on my pedigree as a blooming tipster. United messed up! With doubts over Michael Carrick's inclusion, they'll have their work cut out against a rejuvenated Albion side.
Over 1.5goals

ASTON VILLA vs EVERTON:
It has to be said, Everton were excellent against a naive Man United the other week; catching their visitors on the counter. Aston Villa know that they MUST score goals and earn points to fight off relegation. Over 1.5goals? That goes without saying really.

VfL WOLFSBURG vs HANNOVER:
After losing to 'Gladbach at the weekend, Wolfsburg bounced back emphatically with a scintillating 4-0 drubbing of Bielefeld in the German cup. Do I see a repeat? Yes. Am I putting my money on it? No.
1X

VALENCIA vs EIBAR:
They've been a bit wobbly in recent weeks, but Valencia can't mess this up. Not gonna happen
Home win

INTERNAZIONALE vs CHIEVO:
Roberto Mancini is on to something at the Milan club, I tells you. Clearly, they're not the finished article yet, but they're getting there. So I'll confidently doublechance his side.
1X

LYON vs EVIAN:
Optimists are backing Lyon to win the league. Realists, like myself, are sure PSG will win the thing. I'm uber confident they'll make light work of Evian, which is betting speak for "doublechance them"
1X

NAPOLI vs AC MILAN:
I really, really, really like Brock Lesnar. His mean streak, his agility, his speed, his strength, his mobility, his sheer arrogance. What I love most about him is that he left the WWE (which is mostly a scripted entertainment) to pursue a career in the bloody real UFC. He became world champion there. Upon his return to the WWE, he ended The Undertaker's streak at Wrestlemania. When questioned about his prospects of defeating John Cena at Royal Rumble, he quipped: "I just beat The Undertaker. ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE people, why wouldn't I beat John Cena!!"

Apologies for the tale, I just wanna use that phrase. When Napoli/ACMilan are not scoring plenty of goals, they're conceding 'em. Its not rocket science people!
Over 1.5, and that's a sure banker.

CORDOBA vs BARCELONA:
Cordoba are ripe for relegation. Paradoxically however, they do not concede that many goals and peeps might be surprised to find that Barcelona will field a second string side; with eyes firmly on their Champions League semifinal in midweek. I see an upset on the cards.
Tip: I'll just watch the over bloated 'fight of the century'

NANTES vs PSG:
I felt sorry for my compatriot, Vincent Enyeama last weekend as PSG put six past him. They followed that up with a 3-1 victory. I think this one writes itself really.
PSG win AND Over 2.5goals

NORWICH vs FULHAM:
Upon arduous research, I'll keep this one simple.
Over 1.5 goals. No questions asked.

AS ROMA vs GENOA:
Goals. They've made me 17k in the past month. A thousand short of Nigeria's minimum wage. I don't even have to care about who wins.
Over 1.5

SAMPDORIA vs JUVENTUS:
I love these games. Bet on an 'over 1.5', watch the bet come through before halftime and enjoy the rest of the game.

TOTTENHAM vs MAN CITY:
At the lane, Tottenham always, always make it happen against the top teams. I don't care who wins, but I'm pretty positive we'll see a few goals.
Over 2.5goals

That's it. As always, remember these are nought but tips for your consideration. Edit, delete and espouse as deemed fit.
Best of luck people.

Yours in tipster-y,
Captaincue

He blogs at: http://captaincue..com.es/?m=1

I use blogger and I think its excellent

gottoboy:
Guy you sure?

Oga mi, by my reckoning, these are the most likely outcome(s?) of these games. There's no certainty in this thing of ours. Na to just make educated, calculated guesses!

New weekend, new style. I think I should provide a report card of how the previous weekend's decision panned out. A fortnight ago, we had a 96% success. Last weekend, it dropped to 84.6%. All in the upper percentile but anything short of 100% is not good enough for me. That said, here you go:

BRIGHTON vs WATFORD
I rarely go into the lower echelons of these football leagues for my predictions just because they are woefully unpredictable. I feel good about this one though. Brighton have been dropping points left, right & center -- losing four of their last five; as against four victories and one draw for their visitors.
X2

SEVILLA vs RAYO VALLECANO:
They're really good, aren't they? Sevilla came back from the dead to draw Zenit in the Europa league on Thursday. That said, they'll have their work cut out against a Rayo side that have picked up 9points from the last 15. Still,...
1X, and that's a banker

BURNLEY vs LEICESTER:
Burnley keep it tight at the back as evidenced by consecutive one nil defeats. Leicester have three wins on the spin and are scoring goals for fun. Better safe than sorry.
Over 1.5

ATLETICO MADRID vs ELCHE:
Deservedly beaten in midweek, Atletico will be foaming at the mouth & will want to show they still have it.
Home win

UDINESE vs AC MILAN:
A fairly if unspectacular side. AC Milan have been decidedly underwhelming this season. Its almost painful to watch. Still, there's no way in hell they're losing this.
X2

CRYSTAL PALACE vs HULL CITY
Two sides who don't bother defending.
Over 1.5 goals please.

PEC ZWOLLE vs AJAX
The league is done and dusted. But Ajax still have their pride to play for. Which is why I'm doublechancing them
X2

DORTMUND vs FRANKFURT
Consecutive defeats to Gladbach and Munich was followed by an unconvincing 3-0 win against Paderborn last weekend. Defending is not Frankfurt's strong suit however. Need I write my prediction?
Yes.
Over 2.5

ESPANYOL vs BARCELONA
Barca have won 5 of the last 6 against their city rivals, drawing the other one. This will be another embarrassingly easy pasting.
Straightforward away win.

BAYERN MUNICH vs HERTHA BERLIN
Just to boost the accumulator, I'll include a home win.
Bayern victory

PSG vs LILLE
For shizzle, my nizzle, like dizzle...this will be a defeat for PSG-zzle. That was my best impression of Snoop Dogg and I don't think I have a career in hip hop. I should probably complete this degree program...
Actually, I take back that prediction. Over 1.5goals surely.

EVERTON vs MANCHESTER UNITED:
One of my more challenging predictions. Chelsea put a raincheck on United's hot streak because they're Chelsea. Nothing more. A solid, effective team of disciplined bastards. And Hazard. Everton are in good nick also, but they're no Chelsea.
Away win

ARSENAL vs CHELSEA
Terrence Howard was in JUICE with Tupac, I think. And that movie where Taye Diggs and Morris Chestnut. And a few others. EMPIRE is the first movie I've seen him play the lead role. Its a good movie. You should watch it.

--->>>Captaincue (tipster, gangster, superstar, master-blaster...)

mcrol:
Hahaha.. I knew it, the tipster would nail it again., bastard smiles. If u don't mind I can put him online for you: the blues' coach. DONT start with a caveat next time pls,a bottle of water will do. keep advancing man! they need to watch you analysing on air. c'cue baba!!! nice job

Lol. You don't know how much inspiration you give me. Thanks man.

A caveat to begin with: These tips are loose guidelines for betting folks. They're NOT strict, ironclad predictions. You should view, appreciate, espouse, edit and delete as appropriate. That said, we all share a common interest of winning big & you should realise I only post tips I believe are gonna come to pass. Here goes:

NICE vs PSG:
I know, I know. After PSG's disappointing defeat at home to Barcelona, I understand some of you will be ambivalent in staking on a PSG win. Not to worry boys, Ibrahimovic will be back and PSG will romp to victory. Mark my words.
Away win

BARCELONA vs VALENCIA:
"One for me and one for the Lady"
Waiter: "Pardon?"
*shifts uncomfortably in my chair *
"One Chapman for me and one Chapman for the lady"
Waiter: "One for you and one for the lady?"
"Yes, yes. Two Chapmen please!!"
Over 3.5goals please

GRANADA vs SEVILLA:
Sevilla are the Novak Djokovic of Spanish football right now. You struggle to pinpoint their strengths, but you won't be able to find any discernible weakness(es). Djokovic is a bastard.
X2

AJAX vs NAC BREDA:
Read above...
1X

EIBAR vs CELTA de VIGO:
I like Robert Ludlum's books. I have a soft spot for The Bourne Identity. A book that big is bound to contain some beautiful nonsense like; "Cain is for Delta and Carlos is for Cain...Cain is for Delta! Delta One is Cain! Medusa moves; the snake sheds his skin. Cain is in Paris and Carlos will be his!"
Celta annihilated Rayo 6-1 last week. They're certainly worth a punt at lowly Eibar, no?
Mr Ludlum said to accentuate the obvious -- that an opportunity will present itself. Recognize it. Use it.
Obviously, Celta are in form, and this is a big opportunity to boost my accumulator.
Celta Vigo win

TRABZONSPOR vs GALATASARAY:
The good thing about betting on the number of goals that'll be scored in a game is that you need not worry about the team that wins and all that. This is my forte.
Over 1.5goals

CAGLIARI vs NAPOLI:
Infuriatingly inconsistent. Napoli have been woefully unpredictable (which is a bad thing for tipsters!). After comfortable consecutive victories at home to Fiorentina and away to Wolfsburg, I think its wise to bet on a Napoli win here.

HOFFENHEIM vs BAYERN MUNICH:
For ge same reason as PSG, an away win please.

BAYER LEVERKUSEN vs HAMBURG:
Leverkusen have been my surest banker in recent weeks and I think they'll coast to victory at home to a woeful Hamburg side.
Home win

After examining these teams, I am going out on a limb and predicting Over1.5 goals in the following games:
CRYSTAL PALACE vs WESTBROM
LEICESTER vs SWANSEA
PSV vs HEERENVEN
INTERNAZIONALE vs AC MILAN
LYON vs ST. ETIENNE.

And for the audacious tip of the weekend, I'm calling the Empoli vs Parma game. The odd on a Parma win is 6.00. Lol. Both teams are rather, Parma's own stemming from an administrative meltdown rather than a dearth in quality. I'm staking on a Parma win, but it won't be in this accumulator. (Include/exclude at your discretion).
Good luck boys (and girls?!)

Yours in tipster-y;
Captaincue (can't call Chelsea/United, so I'll just enjoy the match)
He blogs at: http://captaincue..com.es/?m=1

mcrol:
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SMILES... u know what it means,to be reading and smiling. hmmmm! this captaincue of a guy is f....king good. a times I visit Nairaland only because of his post. apart from being accurate in his predictions (most times), I love the way he analyses games. his yarning is something else. kudoz man!!! God bless you

Wow. Thank you brother. Thank you so much. Thank you. God bless the hustle.
Thank you