English Premier
2010-02-20 - West Ham United vs Hull City
A Sports Betting Pick by Addicted
Football : England : Premier League
Saturday 20th February 2010 - Kickoff 3pm
A proper relegation 6 pointer is arguably just as much fun as the fights taking place at the top of the table. The atmosphere will be tense as the East London side try and Hammer a nail into the Hull City coffin.
West Ham United (15th) Home : 4-4-4 20:20
West Ham were another side to recently claw their way out of the relegation zone. After 3 draws and a loss, they scored 2 to beat Birmingham, lifting themselves to 14th, although they are still but a point above the drop.
Saturday will provide them with a chance to record their first back to back wins of the season, seeing as they're entertaining one of the worst away sides in the Premiership, Hull.
Zola's side have done decently at home, even recording a 1-1 draw against high flying Chelsea not long ago. With players Benni McCarthy and Franco both unlikely to start, the returning Carlton Cole will be expected to add to his goal against Birmingham and help move his team closer to safety.
Hull City (17th) Away : 0-4-9 7:31
Phil Brown brings his team to London knowing a win is not totally out of the question, and that a win would lift his side out of the relegation zone. The Tigers have managed a few excellent, and unexpected results this season - they too managed to hold Chelsea to a 1-1 draw, and beat a superior Manchester City side 2-1.
However, it is key to point out that all these acheivements have come in their home games. On the road, the Tigers look quite tame.
Hull have travelled 13 times this season, and not once managed to get a win. Toothless Tigers on the road, they have failed to score in 7 of those matches and have managed an embarrasing 7 goals in total when playing the role of visitors.
The Betting Verdict
With West Ham working ever so hard at home, their confidence lifted by returns from injury, I reckon they are worth a punt to win and get some breathing space.
For those unhappy with the straight odds, try taking West Ham -1 goal on the ASIAN HANDICAP, which pays better and returns your stake if the Hammers win by exactly 1 goal.
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BEST BETTING TIP :
Take West Ham United to win @ 1.80 (Bet365)
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take West Ham (-1) AH @ 2.40 (Bet365)
