My soccer thread English premier league picks 2011 - 2012 season

[hitman09]

Sunderland vs Newcastle

Both have one point after the first round, Sunderland welcome Gyan back from injury, Newcastle is selling too many players. Sunderland will take advantage of this derby.

Score: 1-0


Arsenal vs Liverpool

Arsenal is back to track as they sold Nasri and don't have service of Gervinho with a red card last game. Liverpool new players need sometimes to get used to but Suarez is on the super form. This time Liverpool will get away with 3 points.

Score: 0-1


Aston Villa vs Blackburn

Villa plays with 3 strikers but they don't have much creative from the midfield where Young left. Alex McLeish will make his first impression for Aston this season by winning this game by more than 2 goals. Blackburn even lost last game at home vs Wolves, too bad for them. Villas won them in preseason and head-up record is too good for Aston to win this game comfortably.

Score: 3-1

Everton vs QPR

Dont' have to say much about QPR, they need more experience in Premier league. Everton get 3 points easy, QPR need more time or investment from new owner. First round, Everton match delayed so they having more time to rest their players.

Score: 2-0


Chelsea vs West Bromwich

It is hard to say anything about Chelsea at this time. When you think they win at least 1 goals, they draw or lost the game and other hand, they win. Using Torres looks like a mistake in Chelsea system right now as they play with streng and direct pass, not cross the ball down both flanks. Malouda and whoever play on the right wing is not really a winger or attacking midfield. I am just simply make my move that Chelsea get 3 point and low scoring game.

Score: 1-0


Feel free to post your thinking or any comment welcome. Thanks!

[lukahh]

very cons3ervative picks IMO.
we'll see more goals in Chels/WBA and Arsenal/Liverpool.

[hitman09]

Sunderland vs News ........bad luck for Sunderland. LOST.

Aston Villa vs Blackburn .....WON and CORRECT SCORE 3-1.

Everton vs QPR ....I dont' know what happened there. LOST.

Arsenal vs Liverpool ..... WON. Suarez is on good form. Easy win for Liverpool.

Chelsea vs Westbrom ...pending ???????????????

[JOHON8]

good call on the correct score in the Villa game.

[hitman09]

Dan chelsea new coach, he is using Torres as a strikers and he doesn't have any strength to push some pressure on opponent central defenders, I watch the first half and Torres looks like a youngster in strength and skills. Lampard is too old, he is hardly to move back and forth, Kalou like shit without Drogba and Anelka doesn't want to play as he knew he is not in Villas Boas long term plan. New Chelsea coach is a idiot, he doesn't know what happend in Chelsea now, they only play good with 3 African star Mikel/Essien, Drogba in center and Kalou on the right side with Malouda on the left side. I am feeling sorry for this **** new coach.

[hitman09]

Today play"


Manchester vs Tottenham buying small stack on result

2-2 and 2-1 for either team.

[hitman09]

Europa league August 22-24


APOEL (Cyp) - Wisla (Pol)
Wisla (Pol) +0.5

Genk (Bel) - Maccabi Haifa (Isr)
Maccabi Haifa (Isr) +0.5

Malmo FF (Swe) - D. Zagreb (Cro)


Villarreal (Esp) - Odense (Den)
Villarreal (Esp) -2

Zurich (Sui) - Bayern Munich (Ger) -0.5

[hitman09]

Europa league August 22-24


APOEL (Cyp) - Wisla (Pol) L
Wisla (Pol) +0.5

Genk (Bel) - Maccabi Haifa (Isr) L
Maccabi Haifa (Isr) +0.5

Malmo FF (Swe) - D. Zagreb (Cro) W


Villarreal (Esp) - Odense (Den)
Villarreal (Esp) -2 W

Zurich (Sui) - Bayern Munich (Ger) -0.5 W

Today play:

Benfica -1 vs FC Twente

Plzen vs Kobenhagen PK

[hitman09]

Chelsea vs Norwich


After 2 matches, new comer Norwich had a good midfield, every discipline, and a strong striker Holt, but the weakest point of this team is the defensive line. Chelsea will take advantage of this and play attacking with more confident.

Score: 3-0 ; 4-0


Liverpool vs Bolton

Gerrard is still missing this match on Liverpool side and the same with Raul Meireles, this is a chance for Henderson to play his first official match for Liverpool. On the Bolton side, after first match big win 4-0 vs QPR, Bolton just lost to Manchester City very close 2-3. Last season, Liverpool won the game 2-1 at home, and tonight is the same thing, 3 points for Liverpool.

Score: 2-1; 1-1

[hitman09]

Lille vs Marseille

Marseille have a very good attacking offensive line, but they are missing two regular defenders Mbia and Koulou, using a sub players always not a good choice. Lille, after a lost vs Monpellier at home, they really want a first win here.

Score: 2-1; 1-1


Rennes vs Caen

Play at home and Rennes just lost 1 in 8 times versus Caen in league one from 90-91 season, Rennes just had a big win in Europa league, but this game maybe a draw.

Score: 1-1; 1-0


Sochaux vs St Etienne

Sochaux just lost 0-4 vs Metalist Khakiv because coach Francis Gillot left the team and moved to Boxdeux, this is the chance for St Etienne, they are on good form to catch a win

Score: 0-1, 1-1


Toulose vs Paris saint german

Toulouse try to prove they are a black horse in league one this season, and they have a good form at home. PSG have to prove that all the money they put in transfer market is worth, just simply keep the form like recently, PSG will have 3 points.

Score: 0-1, 0-2.

[hitman09]

Manchester vs Arsenal

Score: 1-0


Newcastle vs Fulham

Fulham won 3 in the last 4 match up, Newcastle need some luck here.

Score: 1-1


Tottenham vs Manchester City

Tottenham come to this match with a very good record at home, hoping that they can pull out a draw.

Score: 1-1, 2-2.


Stock had a big win last couple days in Europa league and on the other hand, their opponents had a slow season openning, an soft win for Stock

Score: 0-1

[hitman09]

Manchester vs Arsenal

Score: 1-0 MU won the game 8-2


Newcastle vs Fulham

Fulham won 3 in the last 4 match up, Newcastle need some luck here.

Score: 1-1 New won the game 2 -1


Tottenham vs Manchester City

Tottenham come to this match with a very good record at home, hoping that they can pull out a draw.

Score: 1-1, 2-2. ManCity won the game outright 5-1


Stock had a big win last couple days in Europa league and on the other hand, their opponents had a slow season openning, an soft win for Stock

Score: 0-1 Stock won the game, CORRECT SCORE

Chelsea vs Norwich


After 2 matches, new comer Norwich had a good midfield, every discipline, and a strong striker Holt, but the weakest point of this team is the defensive line. Chelsea will take advantage of this and play attacking with more confident.

Score: 3-0 ; 4-0 Chelsea won 3-1


Liverpool vs Bolton

Gerrard is still missing this match on Liverpool side and the same with Raul Meireles, this is a chance for Henderson to play his first official match for Liverpool. On the Bolton side, after first match big win 4-0 vs QPR, Bolton just lost to Manchester City very close 2-3. Last season, Liverpool won the game 2-1 at home, and tonight is the same thing, 3 points for Liverpool.

Score: 2-1; 1-1 Liver won the game 3-1

Lille vs Marseille

Marseille have a very good attacking offensive line, but they are missing two regular defenders Mbia and Koulou, using a sub players always not a good choice. Lille, after a lost vs Monpellier at home, they really want a first win here.

Score: 2-1; 1-1 Lille won the game 3-2 - won by 1 goal


Rennes vs Caen

Play at home and Rennes just lost 1 in 8 times versus Caen in league one from 90-91 season, Rennes just had a big win in Europa league, but this game maybe a draw.

Score: 1-1; 1-0 Ren played well 3-2


Sochaux vs St Etienne

Sochaux just lost 0-4 vs Metalist Khakiv because coach Francis Gillot left the team and moved to Boxdeux, this is the chance for St Etienne, they are on good form to catch a win

Score: 0-1, 1-1 Sochaux impressed me


Toulose vs Paris saint german

Toulouse try to prove they are a black horse in league one this season, and they have a good form at home. PSG have to prove that all the money they put in transfer market is worth, just simply keep the form like recently, PSG will have 3 points.

Score: 0-1, 0-2. PSG won 3-1

Hope getting better next time.

[rthoughton]

think this is the MAn City year? or both from Manchester to take it to the bitter end? how about Liverpool?

[hitman09]

think this is the MAn City year? or both from Manchester to take it to the bitter end? how about Liverpool?

Liverpool is just compete to finish 4th place is very successful this season. The race for the title just between Man U , Man C and Cheski.

[Puda]

Thanks for the picks.

[hitman09]

Don't have much time for today post, but will lay a little on the latest match Manchester vs Bolton draw 1-1. Correct score. Gluck all.

[hitman09]

From Spain.


Barca always play not very well after their players come back from international matches, it was proven as last year vs Hercules they lost 2-0. Sociedad also got a very good record when they match up with Barca at home.

Score: 1-2 Barca.


Real Madrid players come back from international match since Sept 4th, they have more time to rest than any other players from other teams. Higuan and Dmaria just come back yesterday but sorry they are not in main squad.

Score: 3-0 Real win big


St Etienne - Lille score 1-2

Dijon FCO - Lyon 0-2

[hitman09]

From Spain.


Barca always play not very well after their players come back from international matches, it was proven as last year vs Hercules they lost 2-0. Sociedad also got a very good record when they match up with Barca at home.

Score: 1-2 Barca. Barca even got worse result than I expect final score 2-2


Real Madrid players come back from international match since Sept 4th, they have more time to rest than any other players from other teams. Higuan and Dmaria just come back yesterday but sorry they are not in main squad.

Score: 3-0 Real win big Real score 4 goals but what the hell defense line, something wrong b/w Carvalho and Pepe? Final score 4-2.


St Etienne - Lille score 1-2 Lille even better than I expect, final score 1-3.

Dijon FCO - Lyon 0-2 I will playback this game and see how Lyon give away one goal. Final 1-2.

Hope every body do well this week.

[hitman09]

Betis - Mallorca

Both win in first round, Betis play very well at this moment but I recognize that they usually not play very good at noon. Score: 1-1

Racing vs Levante

Can Racing did the same thing as last round vs Valencia even though they got some injured and banned players. Score: 2-1

Osasuna vs Sporting Gigon

With a lucky draw last round vs Atletico, Osasuna can pull out a scole win this round when Gigon still believe in Manolo Preciado's talent. Score: 1-0

Espanol vs Bilbao

Espanol to win this one 1-0. Reason? They always play below their potential when travelling. Score: 1-0

[hitman09]

Betis - Mallorca

Both win in first round, Betis play very well at this moment but I recognize that they usually not play very good at noon. Score: 1-1 Betis won 1-0, finally they play good at noon

Racing vs Levante

Can Racing did the same thing as last round vs Valencia even though they got some injured and banned players. Score: 2-1 Final score 0-0

Osasuna vs Sporting Gigon

With a lucky draw last round vs Atletico, Osasuna can pull out a scole win this round when Gigon still believe in Manolo Preciado's talent. Score: 1-0 Osa won 2-1

Espanol vs Bilbao

Espanol to win this one 1-0. Reason? Bilbao, they always play below their potential when travelling. Score: 1-0 Espanol won 2-1.

Not bad for a tough weekend!

[hitman09]

UEFA Champion league

Apoel Nicosia vs Zenit

Apoel heads to the first win in Champion league, and this time they are in a table more easy than two years ago. Between hope and reality, Apoel have some banned players in this match. Score: 1-2

Barcelona vs AC Milan

Barce still too strong and at the top level even they got a draw vs Sociedad. Villas, Messi and Iniesta come back in this match. Score: 1-0


Dortmund vs Arsenal

Besides the name Dortmund, all the players and coaches that make present Dortmund have never been in Champion league. Dortmund now, not only effect just like the time they won the Champion league in 1997. Arsenal lost to MU 2-8, lucky to win Swansea 1-0. Score: 2-1, 2-0.


Chelsea vs Leverkusen

Chelsea will look for a win at home but they are struggle to find the right tactics in offensive line. A goal from Terry and Sturridge couldn't prove anything from this team. Leverkusen have a change to pull out a draw? Score: 1-0.


Porto vs Shartak Donetsk

Shakhtar in a very good form with 9 matches unbeaten with 7 win; with Srna, Chyrynsky, Fernandinho, Eduado, Ukraine club champion will get more confident when they travel to Dragao. In the past they had 3 win out of 5 matchups. Score: 1-1. 1-2

Genk vs Valencia

Genk never win vs Spain club, Los Che will pull out a win here. Score: 0-2

Olympiacos vs Marseille

Score: 1-1

Viktoria Plzen vs BATE

Score: 1-1; 1-2

[hitman09]

UEFA Champion league

Apoel Nicosia vs Zenit

Apoel heads to the first win in Champion league, and this time they are in a table more easy than two years ago. Between hope and reality, Apoel have some banned players in this match. Score: 1-2 Apoel just did a wonderful job 2-1

Barcelona vs AC Milan

Barce still too strong and at the top level even they got a draw vs Sociedad. Villas, Messi and Iniesta come back in this match. Score: 1-0 Barcelona still affect by virus Fifa and another DRAW 2-2


Dortmund vs Arsenal

Besides the name Dortmund, all the players and coaches that make present Dortmund have never been in Champion league. Dortmund now, not only effect just like the time they won the Champion league in 1997. Arsenal lost to MU 2-8, lucky to win Swansea 1-0. Score: 2-1, 2-0. Final 1-1


Chelsea vs Leverkusen

Chelsea will look for a win at home but they are struggle to find the right tactics in offensive line. A goal from Terry and Sturridge couldn't prove anything from this team. Leverkusen have a change to pull out a draw? Score: 1-0. Torres did a very good job, 2 passes 2 goals Final 2-0


Porto vs Shartak Donetsk

Shakhtar in a very good form with 9 matches unbeaten with 7 win; with Srna, Chyrynsky, Fernandinho, Eduado, Ukraine club champion will get more confident when they travel to Dragao. In the past they had 3 win out of 5 matchups. Score: 1-1. 1-2 Porto took home advantage to win 2-1

Genk vs Valencia

Genk never win vs Spain club, Los Che will pull out a win here. Score: 0-2 Final 0-0

Olympiacos vs Marseille

Score: 1-1 Final 0-1

Viktoria Plzen vs BATE

Score: 1-1; 1-2 Final 1-1

September 14, 2011

Ajax - Lyon 1-1

Benfica - MU 1-2

Zagreb - Real 0-3

Inter - Trabponzor 2-0

Lille - CSKA 1-0

Manchester City 2-0 Napoli

ViReal 2-1 Bayer Munich


Glick all.

[TomJSports]

Good luck. Low scoring Ajax game, and Villarreal winning against Bayern. Both props would scare me, but are certainly possible. I actually think the exact same score for the ManU game too. 2-1. Everything looks pretty realistic, bud, good luck!