Thursday 1 May 2008

The Goldcall Saturday Seven - Week 6

Welcome to the last Goldcall Saturday Seven of the current domestic season - we're still intending to keep your betting bank ticking over with a few selective bets for the remaining Premiership fixtures, play-offs and Euro 2008 but this will be the last 'Saturday Seven' until the season restarts in August.

Let's get cracking as we try to add to our 15.57pts profit from the last few weeks. We stake a single point on each bet. (Notes: 1=Home win, 2=Away win, X=draw. Best prices taken from odds.goldcall.com at 3.05pm on 01/05/08 - click the link under the odds to find the best current available price.)

PREM Middlesbrough v Portsmouth 1 @ 11/10 [Coral]
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Boro are still not totally safe from the drop but with Pompey's focus fixed on the FA Cup final, we think Gareth Southgate's side will win and retain their Premier League status into the bargain.

PREM Bolton v Sunderland 1 @ 4/6 [PP, SkyBet, Tote, VC]
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Have Bolton turned their season around just at the right time? A month ago they looked doomed but their recent run of form may see them safe. We pick them to take the 3 points that edge them closer to safety against a Sunderland side that ensured they keep their own place at the top table last weekend.

LGE 1 Cheltenham v Doncaster 2 @ 6/5 [Generally]
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A crucial game for both sides - a win for Doncaster earns them automatic promotion while defeat or a draw for Cheltenham could see them relegated. We think Rovers will have too much for the Robins and plump for them to grab the win.

LGE 1 Leeds v Gillingham 1 @ 20/21 [Boyles]
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Another critical fixture as Gillingham need to win to stand any chance of avoiding the drop. We don't think they'll manage it, and go for a Leeds home win to partially make up for the disappointment of failing to get their 15 points deduction overturned.

LGE 1 Walsall v Hartlepool 1 @ 10/11 [Generally]
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Two sides with nothing left to play for this season - the Saddlers are managerless following Richard Money's departure last week but that won't stop them claiming the win against Pools.

LGE 2 Accrington Stanley v Bury 2 @ 19/10 [CentreBet]
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The Shakers have been much improved under Alan Knill, while Accrington's home form this season has been very poor (14 home defeats). Go for Bury at almost 2/1.

LGE 2 Wycombe v Bradford City 1 @ 21/20 [CentreBet]
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Wycombe have secured their play-off spot and we only assume they are available at an odds-against price under the assumption they'll be resting players. Bradford's season effectively ended weeks ago and we think the Chairboys will finish the regular season on a high.

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