Soccer Betting and Handicapping Articles

English Premier League Picks: Arsenal vs. Liverpool Odds
by Nicholas Tolomeo - 10/30/2013

A top of the table collision on Saturday in the English Premier League has all the makings of a high-scoring affair. Emirates Stadium will play host to the top billing of the EPL weekend when league-leading Arsenal squares off against third-place Liverpool. Only a goal differential advantage maintained by Chelsea over Liverpool keeps this from being a 1-2 matchup.

Handicapping the Gold Cup Elimination Rounds
by Trevor Whenham - 7/19/2013

The early rounds of the CONCACAF Gold Cup are in the books, and on Saturday we enter the elimination rounds. Eight teams are still standing, but by late on July 28 there will be just one. This weekend we will see quarterfinals in Atlanta on Saturday and Baltimore on Sunday. On Wednesday the semifinals take place in Dallas, with the finals coming in Soldier Field next Sunday.

2013 Confederations Cup Betting Advice
by Trevor Whenham - 6/20/2013

The 2013 Confederations Cup is currently underway in Brazil, with the finals set to be played on June 30 after the current field of eight teams plays down to two. The tournament is primarily useful as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup hosts a year before they enter the spotlight, but it can be a useful preview of some higher level of competition for teams that we can expect to contend in the World Cup.

2014 World Cup Futures Odds and Betting Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 5/23/2013

It seems hard to believe, but we are already just over one year from the start of the next World Cup. The 2014 edition, to be held in Brazil, starts on June 12 of next year and runs until July 13. As of today the only team that has qualified is the host Brazil. Eighty-five teams have been eliminated from contention, and 118 teams are still in the hunt for one of the 31 remaining spots in the field. There will be some surprises along the way, but the field is slowly starting to take shape.

Soccer Betting: Championship League Final Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 5/23/2013

It has been a very long road, but we have finally reached the finals of this year’s UEFA Champions League. The first qualifying game took place on July 3 of last year, so we will be finished with this year’s edition just in time to start next year’s. Seventy-six teams from 52 European countries started in the tournament, including the champion of every domestic league, so just making it to the final is a remarkable feat.

2012-13 English Premier League Preview And Predictions
by Vegas Sports Informer - 8/13/2012

With the English Premier League about a week away it’s a good time to catch up on what’s happened during the summer and predict who will be battling for what spots in the 2012-13 English Premier League season. Here is a quick team-by-team English Premier League preview and odds:

2012 Euro Predictions: Portugal vs. Spain Betting Odds and Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 6/26/2012

This is a grudge match between Iberian Peninsula neighbors, and with a berth in the Euro 2012 finals on the line stakes couldn’t be higher. Portugal is looking to make a major international breakthrough while Cristiano Ronaldo is still in his prime, while Spain is looking to continue their ridiculous string of international success that started four years ago in this tournament.

Euro 2012 Predictions: England vs. Italy Odds and Betting Picks
by T.O. Whenham - 6/21/2012

The last of the Euro 2012 quarterfinals will take place at 2:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 24, in Kiev, Ukraine. England will be the more comfortable team in the stadium as they already have one game there under their belts — their wildly entertaining 3-2 win over Sweden.

Euro 2012 Elimination Round Odds and Betting Preview
by T.O. Whenham - 6/20/2012

The group stage of Euro 2012 is over and just eight teams remain with a shot for the championship. For the most part there aren’t many surprises. Portugal taking the spot most had penciled the Dutch into is a mild upset but far from a major shock, and any two teams could have come out of Group A. The other two groups went exactly to form.

Betting on Euro 2012: Germany vs. Greece Odds and Quarterfinals Picks
by T.O. Whenham - 6/20/2012

The second quarterfinal match of Euro 2012 will be played Friday, June 22, at 2:45 pm ET in Gdansk, Poland. Germany has only played in Ukraine so far, while Greece played in Poland, but not in Gdansk. Gdansk is in northern Poland not far from the German border, so the crowd should be heavily tilted towards the favorite here.

Euro 2012 Betting Predictions: Czech Republic vs. Portugal Odds and Picks
by T.O. Whenham - 6/20/2012

The first quarterfinal of the tournament will be played on Thursday, June 21, at 2:45 p.m. ET in Warsaw, Poland. Czech Republic played their opening games in Poland, but not in Warsaw. Portugal qualified in Ukraine, so there will be more of an adjustment required for them.

Euro 2012 Sunday Odds and Betting Previews
by T.O. Whenham - 6/16/2012

It seems like every time there is a so-called “Group of Death” in a soccer tournament things never seem to turn out quite as expected. This is certainly the case this year at Euro 2012. Based on the odds it should have been Germany and Netherlands that advanced on to the elimination round. While Germany has done their part (though there is still one scenario which could see them eliminated), the Dutch have been disastrous.

Euro 2012 Surprises and Disappointments
by T.O. Whenham - 6/15/2012

We’re through the first two games of the elimination round at Euro 2012. It hasn’t been a great tournament, but there have certainly been highlights. Here’s a look at five of the biggest surprises or disappointments of the tournament so far:

Euro 2012: France vs. Ukraine Odds and Betting Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 6/14/2012

France and England were supposed to lead the way in Group D at Euro 2012. They played to a somewhat underwhelming draw in their opener, though, and that opened the door for the hosts from Ukraine. With their 2-1 win over Sweden in their opener they are now in a good position. One more win could clinch first place in the Group and assure them a berth in the second round of the tournament. Of course, now they need to find a way to get that win — and their first chance comes here.

Euro 2012 Germany vs. Netherlands Predictions and Betting Picks
by T.O. Whenham - 6/12/2012

The Euro 2012 Group B showdown between Netherlands and Germany is a perfect example of how quickly storylines can change in sports. The Germans were the second favorite in the tournament before things started, with the Dutch not too far behind as the third choice to take home the hardware. Germany looked the part in their 1-0 win over Portugal, keyed by a goal by sniper Mario Gomez. Netherlands didn’t have nearly the same kind of day, though.

2012 Euro Betting Picks: Germany vs. Portugal Preview and Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 6/8/2012

Group B is the so-called “group of death” in Euro 2012, and this game looms as the most interesting in the first round. Germany is touted as a strong contender to win it all. Portugal could do some damage - but only if they can get out of the first round. This game will be a very good indicator of whether either team is up to the challenge.

2012 Euro Soccer Predictions
by Robert Ferringo - 6/7/2012

The world is watching. Even if America isn’t. Soccer is never going to be as popular as football in the United States. And it will never replace baseball as part of the fabric of our nation’s summer psyche. But Friday, June 8, marks the start of the 2012 European Soccer Championships. And while we here in the states can generally take or leave the most beautiful game, the rest of the world will be fixated on the four-week tournament and it will be THE most watched sporting event on the planet this month. (Take that, NBA Finals!)

2012 Euro Soccer Picks
by Doc's Sports - 6/7/2012

The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals are coming to a close. Baseball is entering the dog days of summer and football is still a few months away. This can be a tricky time for sports bettors and investors, but fortunately Doc’s Sports Services has you covered for one of the most exciting, most watched, and most potentially profitable sporting events of the summer: the 2012 European Soccer Championships.

International Soccer Betting: Tips and Advice for Handicapping
by T.O. Whenham - 6/6/2012

Betting on major international soccer tournaments — like the World Cup and Euro, can be a whole lot of fun. It can also be nicely profitable. If you aren’t properly prepared for it, though, it can be a particularly easy way to decimate your bankroll. Here are seven tips with advice to help you succeed with your handicapping on soccer’s biggest events — starting with Euro 2012 this month:

Euro 2012 Soccer Betting Preview
by T.O. Whenham - 6/6/2012

Euro 2012, the once-every-four-year event widely viewed as the second biggest soccer tournament in the world after the World Cup, starts on June 8. If you haven’t been paying very close attention to European soccer in recent months and years then fear not — here are the basic facts you need to be ready to find the winners and make your profitable bets (all odds are from Bovada):