I'll say this. The value lies with Liverpool, but I think they will lose - though at this point, betting against Gerrard in a game of this magnitude is foolhardy. I don't expect a repeat of the 3-3 game two years ago at all, in fact under may be the best play.
I'm in a strange position that is probably going to lead to me not betting the game at all. I have a future on Liverpool to win the Champions League. Unfortunately, it was a relatively small bet. Also unfortunately, I think Milan will win this game, but the line is too high because of the domination against Man U. Liverpool's back four is much, much better than Man U's was in that game, but I think the line seems to really reflect that 3-0 result more than it should.
I'm staying with Milan, same as in their last game. I could see this turn out very similar as their last outing against ManU. With AC Milan very effective in front of goal, and Liverpool struggling to get a shot off. I don't see hard working, but technically limited Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt do any damage against the master defenders from Milan. Liverpool will be all work and Milan all finesse. This should be over in 60 minutes. With Kaka as man of the match.
Soccer is the only sport in the world I can sit down and watch as a fan. I just love the athleticism displayed on the pitch. I don't anticipate having a nickel on the game as I think they've got this line set dead right (ok, ok, I'll probably put something in anyways), but I can't wait for this ****ing game! GL to all with wagers pending...
AC Milan wins 1-0 is my prediction. Notice how Liverpool lost to Man U and Chelsea this year 1-0. Not to mention that 1-0 is the favorite score that Liverpool likes to lose.
LOL. ESPN has been advertising "two main weapons - Crouch and Gerrard" all week, and Crouch isn't even starting. He'll probably play 25 minutes or so, but I still think this is pretty funny.
I'm saying 2-0 Milan, even as I root for Liverpool. Hope I'm wrong.
I can't believe the lines for this game. From the three-way results (not two), right now, a few minutes before kickoff:
Milan -170 (WSEX) and Milan +138 (Matchbook).
Nice win. Milan +140. You know Milan is going to sit back when they're up at the half in a big game. Soccer may be the only sport I know of where you don't get punished for that.
Liverpool totally lacked imagination. I think their only chances came off balls lost by Milan defenders. Apart from the last minute consolation goal.
Guys. This is a sportsbetting forum. You don't bet with your heart. You bet with your brains. If you want to see fancy soccer game go watch the preaseason friendlies. There is too match money at stake on final to risk with playing fancy game.
A real cracker was the UEFA cup final - Sevilla-Espanyol.
One of the best five games I've had a chance to see this year. Just off the top of my head, Spurs 4-3 West Ham, Chelsea 1-2 Spurs, Man U 1-2 Arsenal, Real Madrid 3-3 Barcelona and the Sevilla-Espanyol game, which about 10 different times I thought Sevilla had won.
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