English Premier
2009-05-18 - Portsmouth vs Sunderland
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football: England, Premier League
Monday, 18th May 2009 - Kickoff 20:00
Analysis:
Monday Night Football sees the visit of Sunderland to Fratton Park to take on Portsmouth.
While the home side do not have anything left to play for this season as they are guaranteed Premiership survival, the Black Cats need a win at Portsmouth on Monday night to guarantee their top-flight survival, with a draw still leaving open the possibility that Newcastle could move above them on goal difference if they beat Aston Villa on the final day.
Sunderland make this trip without injured goalkeeper Craig Gordon which means that Martin Fulop will start in goal. Full-back George McCartney could come back from his injury but Nyron Nosworthy is still missing with injuries.
The good news for the visitors is that Kieran Richardson, Kenwyne Jones and Teemu Tainio are all expected to recover from their injuries to start this match.
Ricky Sbragia is likely to stick with his 4-5-1 formation which means that there will be no place for Djibril Cisse in the starting eleven.
Portsmouth have no injuries as they head into this match. They will want to finish on a high in this match as it is their last home campaign.
Croatian Niko Kranjcar is still sidelined through injury, but Armand Traore returns after a groin injury. Noe Pamarot is also available after serving his suspension.
Take Sunderland not to lose this match.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Draw Match 1-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for this match end in a draw.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Sunderland and accept the 1/4 ball here.
