Soccer Predictions by Bookmakers. Part I: Top European Leagues 2008/2009

January 18, 2010
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Advanced soccer prediction models help bookmakers to avoid paying out for match favorites. However, in top European leagues the favorites are very unpredictable, especially at the beginning and the end of the season, and the question remains, how accurate are their soccer predictions? The answer lies in comparing between the betting odds and the real outcome of soccer matches. This article summarizes the statistics of soccer predictions made by bookmakers during 2008/2009. The statistics are based on average betting odds from major European soccer leagues. Statistics Summary According to the statistics below, the outcomes of more than 50% matches...

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Five Players to Look Out For in South Africa This Summer

January 13, 2010
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The 2010 Soccer World Cup is upon us. Here we discuss the five key players to look out for in South Africa, in no particular order. 1. Wayne Rooney A young player who is already on the track to earning a place as one of the great strikers of his time, and perhaps one of England’s greatest in memory, Rooney first came to worldwide attention in the last World Cup, in which his blurring speed, shooting ability and ruthless passion for the game and for victory cemented his place as a global name. Since then, he has led Manchester...

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Sir Alex Ferguson to quit?

January 8, 2010
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Sir Alex Ferguson to quit?

Considered as one of the greatest managers ever in the game, Sir Alex Ferguson is the second longest serving manager in the proud history of Manchester United. The seasoned Glaswegian has been the manager of Manchester United for over 23 years, making them the most successful side in the history of British soccer.  However, Sir Alex Ferguson’s future retirement has hit the national newspaper headlines once again, leaving numerous Manchester United supporters to inquire about the future of the club when he eventually decides to call it a day. According to his son Darren, Sir Alex will leave Manchester...

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Manchester United To Buy Slovakian Star Midfielder

January 7, 2010
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Manchester United To Buy Slovakian Star Midfielder

Midfielder Marek Hamsik it appears, has caught the attention of Alex Ferguson for the January transfer window. Many critics believe Manchester United’s biggest weakness is the midfield and the fact that Paul Scholes form hasn’t been great and Ryan Giggs is not getting any younger may convince Alex Ferguson to make some new player transfers come January. With interest from Liverpool and Chelsea as well, the signing of Hamsik would add attacking ability to Manchester United’s midfield. Starting his career with Slovan Bratislava the Slovakian international quickly proved his ability and was bought by Brescia. He shone in Italy...

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Beckham Back In Italy!

January 7, 2010
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Beckham Back In Italy!

He´s back,plying his trade in Europe, David Beckham  returned  to the Rossoneri on Wednesday helping his teamates in a 5-2 win over Genoa, pushing Milan up to second place in Serie A . Back on loan to Milan for the second year running, Beckham playing on the right side of an attacking trio, due to injuries, went close to scoring in the first half, but his long-range strike hit the side netting. Goals from Ronaldinho and Huntelaar, a couple from Borriello plus a great strike by Silva gave Milan the win, while Sculli and Suazo scored the consolation goals...

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Ribery Out Again!

January 4, 2010
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Ribery Out Again!

The French midfielder from Bayern Munich, Franck Ribery, had to leave today´s training session with the team due to problems with both his big toes sustained in the first training session of the new year in Munich, requiring removal of the nails on both toes. The player will not take part in team training in Dubai for the time being, working out in the stadium fitness centre instead under the supervision of the team sports rehab coach. Ribery, who is one of the most desirable players on the international scene being linked with possible moves to Real Madrid and...

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Soccer predictions – how can you beat the bookies?

January 3, 2010
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While the bookies constantly improve their soccer prediction methods and try to avoid paying out, we can still find holes in their predictions. The question is how. There is no one million-dollar answer. Nevertheless, there are two ways that will allow you to beat the bookies. One way is to analyze non-measurable match information. Another way is to improve on statistical prediction models used by bookmakers. The first method requires you to analyze data such as match type or priority, which is not used in statistical models. Among the most prominent factors that might influence the outcome of a...

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Arteta is on his way back!

December 30, 2009
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Arteta is on his way back!

The Everton captain begins to smile and admits, “there is light at the end of the the tunnel,” a brave statement from a player who has undergone a horrendous  ordeal since being injured on Feb 22nd against Newcastle in a freak accident which ruptured his cruciate ligament. “Now I take my days running at a steady pace and I train with the team gradually, “I do not have pain in the knee at last”, he says from his home in Liverpool. “The chance to play is just around the corner, I hope to be on the field in less...

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Top 5 Premiership Achievements Of The Decade

December 30, 2009
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Top 5 Premiership Achievements Of The Decade

Unbeatable records In 2003-2004 season, Arsenal set a national record by becoming the first club to win the premiership title without losing a single match. Whether playing home or away they managed to remain unbeaten for 49 straight games.  The same season the gunners set this amazing record, Chelsea, on the other hand, had begun their quest of setting a home record. From March 2004 to October 2008 the blues never conceded a defeat at home for a startling 86 games. Pompey crafts its way to UEFA cup via FA cup glory The FA Cup played in the 2007-2008...

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FIFA Puskas Award 2009- Top Ten Goals Of The Year

December 28, 2009
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Barcelona has chained itself as a slave of its own success

December 20, 2009
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On Saturday 19th December 2009 will always hold special place to all those who support FC Barcelona for the reason that they managed to win their first ever FIFA world club championship held in Abu Dhabi, one of the beautiful designed cities in Asia. They managed to defeat Estudiantes of Argentina 2-1 in a nerve-racking final played in a fully packed Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Although the score line will look simple on the sports pages, Barcelona was made to sweat for that victory in a way they have never done before. After Barcelona had conceded a goal towards the...

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Beckham,Mourinho and Ancelotti Revisited!

December 18, 2009
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 DRAW Inter Milan v Chelsea Lyon v Real Madrid AC Milan v Manchester United Olympiakos v Bordeaux FC Porto v Arsenal CSKA Moscow v Sevilla Stuttgart v Barcelona Bayern Munich v Fiorentina Well he got his wish,David Beckham will be going back to Old Trafford with AC Milan after the last 16 for the Champions League was drawn today, also going back to his old club will be Jose Mourinho after his club Inter Milan were drawn against his old club Chelsea where he will meet up with his old foe Carlo Ancelotti the ex...

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Beckham to Manchester, Mourinho to Chelsea,Ancelotti to Madrid?

December 17, 2009
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Beckham to Manchester, Mourinho to Chelsea,Ancelotti to Madrid?

UEFA Champions League Tickets Buy tickets to every UEFA Champions League match Three well known faces of European soccer could return to the scene of past glories when the champions league draw takes place later today. The draw structure keeps apart winners of the eight first-round groups, which include three English and three Spanish sides, who will play their first-leg matches away at one of the runners-up. The format of the draw makes sure teams cannot play a side they have already played in the knockout stage or a team from its own country. This means Group B winners...

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Why the English and Spanish teams won’t meet in the Round of 16

December 10, 2009
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The group matches of the UEFA champions league came to a remarkable end that decisively saw 8 teams being dropped from European competition, 8 teams relegated to play in the Europa League and more importantly, leaving 16 teams to feature in the first round knock out phase. Spanish and English teams dominated the group matches by winning all their respective groups. The teams’ superiority in the football is also evidenced in their domestic league standings due to the fact that they all feature among the top three. French Ligue 1 defending champions, Bordeaux, qualified for the first time to...

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Champions League! The Last 16

December 10, 2009
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Champions League! The Last 16

Tuesday December 8, 2009 GROUP A Juventus 1-4 Bayern Munich Maccabi Haifa 0-1 Bordeaux GROUP B Besiktas 1-2 CSKA Moscow Wolfsburg 1-3 MANCHESTER UNITED GROUP C FC Zurich 1-1 AC Milan Marseille 1-3 Real Madrid GROUP D CHELSEA 2-2 Apoel Nicosia Atletico Madrid 0-3 FC Porto Wednesday December 9, 2009 GROUP E LIVERPOOL 1-2 Fiorentina Lyon 4-0 Debrecen GROUP F Inter Milan 2-0 Rubin Kazan Dynamo Kiev 1-2 Barcelona GROUP G VfB Stuttgart 3-1 Unirea Urziceni Sevilla 1-0 RANGERS 1-4 GROUP H Olympiakos 1-0 ARSENAL Standard Liege 1-1 AZ Finally the end of the group stages and now the real...

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