Place your Bets!

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Great Dane Football Blog – UK Edition will every week give four suggestions on where to place your bets in the weekend. This week takes us to the Copa del Rey final and three International friendlies!



Spanish Copa del Rey



25-05-2012 – 21.00
Athletic Bilbao
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Barcelona
Ladbrokes
8/1
9/2
3/10
888Sport.com
8/1
9/2
3/10
Unibet.com
9.00
5.25
1.14

Copa del Rey is Barcelona’s only chance of winning a domestic trophy, and they are favorites for this match. Barca has now lost against Bilbao in the last ten matches, and I don’t see Athletic change the statistics in the weekend. They will be able to cause Barcelona problems, but the Catalans simply seems to strong. Barca wins this match. The question is by how many goals.

International Friendly



26-05-12 – 15.00
Republic of Ireland
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ladbrokes
10/11
23/10
16/5
888Sport.com
10/11
23/10
3/1
Unibet.com
1.92
3.30
4.00

Ireland is favorites against Bosnia, but it can be a tight match. Bosnia has some profiles from European football in the squad, as Dzeko and Asmir Begovic, while Ireland is struggling with injuries. However, Ireland has not lost the last five matches, and they are going to play in the EURO 2012. Ireland should be able to win this match, even with a couple of players injured. Ireland wins.

International Friendly



26-05-2012 – 19.45
Norway
-
England
Ladbrokes
13/5
23/10
11/10
888Sport.com
12/5
9/4
11/10
Unibet.com
3.35
3.25
2.15

England is favorites in the match, against Norway. Both teams will be starting with a number of Premier League players, and we can expect only the best from this match. Even though, England is favorites I believe the two teams are equal in play style and strength that I could see this as a draw.

International Friendly



27-05-2012 – 01.00
USA
-
Scotland
Ladbrokes
8/11
12/5
3/1
888Sport.com
4/6
5/2
4/1
Unibet.com
1.70
3.40
4.75

When comparing the two squads, I see USA as favorites. The American squad includes Fulham’s Clint Dempsey and AZ Alkmaar’s Jozy Altidore as well as Galaxy’s Donovan. I see no other than USA in this match. Definitely a win!  

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What's Worth Watching this Week? Week 21

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Great Dane Football Blog - UK Edition gives a view on what's worth watching in football. With the national leagues coming to an end, this week features International friendlies, Copa Libertadores and the Copa Del Rey final! Worth watching!
















Poland - Latvia
International Friendly
Stadium Narodowy
22-05-12 at 19.45 BST

 Head-to-head (last 2 matches):

Poland: 1 victory / 2 goals

 Draws: 0

Latvia: 1 victory / 1 goal

This match will be a possibility to see what the Polish national team is capable of during the EURO 2012. Latvia is a perfect match in strength for Poland, and it can turn out to be a very equal match. Watch this match, to find out who you should keep an eye on from Poland during the EURO 2012. Personally, I will be taking a look at Michał Kucharczyk. This is his chance to show Smuda that he should be a part of the starting XI.


Fluminense - Boca Juniors
Copa Libertadores Quarter Final second leg
Estádio Olìmpico João Havelange
24-05-2012 at 23.30 BST

Head-to-head (last 5 matches):

  Fluminense: 2 victories / 7 goals

       Draws: 1

Boca Juniors: 2 victories / 7 goals

First leg ended with a 1-0 victory to Boca Juniors by a goal from Pablo Nicolas Mouche. This means, Fluminense have not won the last four matches against Boca, before entering the second leg. Fluminense will do whatever they can on their home stadium, and it can be a firework of goals. I would particularly keep an eye on Fluminense’s Fred, as he has the ability to end the match in his teams favor.





Athletic Bilbao - Barcelona
Copa Del Rey Final
Vincente Calderón
25-05-2012 at 21.00 BST

Head-to-head (last 10 matches):

Athletic Bilbao: 0 victories / 8 goals

          Draws: 4

      Barcelona: 6 victories / 20 goals

It's David against Goliath when Athletic Bilbao meet Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey final. However, Bilbao has surprised everyone this year in the European cups and will be worth watching on Friday. Either this is going to be a surprise match with Bilbao as the winner, or a regular walk over from Barcelona. One thing is for sure: there will be goals. Keep an eye on Susaeta. The winger is one of the main factors in Llorentes goal streak. 

Brazil - Denmark
International Friendly
Imtech Arena, Hamburg
26-05-2012 at 14.30 BST

Head-to-head (last 3 matches):

 Brazil: 1 victory / 4 goals

  Draws: 0 

Denmark: 2 victories / 9 goals

Last time Denmark won against Brazil was in a friendly in 1989. Denmark won 4-0 by goals from Morten Olsen, Michael Laudrup and Lars Olsen. Since then, things have changed, and Denmark might be running into a major loss on Saturday. The Danish team in suffering from minor injuries, and will have to do their very best to play up against Brazil. The expectations to Brazil are as always, to deliver some enjoyable football and goals. However, I will be keeping an eye on Christian Eriksen is this match. He will be one of the most important players for Denmark during the EURO 2012, and it is going to be interesting to see what he can do against Brazil.




Norway - England
International Friendly
Ulleval
26-05-2012 at 19.45 BST

Head-to-head (last 10 matches):

 Norway: 2 victories / 7 goals

  Draws: 3

England: 5 victories / 22 goals

The last two matches between Norway and England have ended in with a draw, and this one might just be another one. Norway and England are two teams that match each other well, both in play style and player by player. This match in going to be interesting to watch, as England is playing with a couple of young players. However, I am going to keep an eye on Roy Hodgson. This match will show what his style will be with the team, and if he can make the right decisions.

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