Eng. Championship
2012-05-07 - West Ham United vs Cardiff City
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Cardiff travels to Upton Park hoping to avoid third consecutive play-off disappointment having lost the 2010 final to Blackpool before departing at this stage against Reading last season.
It is a tough task after going down 2-0 to West Ham in the first leg at home. West Ham did not suffer any injuries in the first leg and once again have a fully fit side.
West Ham's Jack Collison is most likely to keep his place after scoring two goals in the first leg despite still recovering from cartilage problems which sometimes caused him to sit out training.
Striker Carlton Cole, who has also struggled with a knee problem at times this season is expected to keep his place upfront alongside Ricardo Vaz Te.
Meanwhile, George McCartney has come on as a substitute in the last two games and is pushing for a start at left-back, which would allow Matt Taylor to move to his preferred midfield position.
As for Cardiff, Manager Malky Mackay will look into the fitness of Don Cowie and Kevin McNaughton before kickoff.
Midfielder Cowie picked up a slight knock during Thursday night's 2-0 defeat to West Ham at the Cardiff City Stadium, while full-back McNaughton missed out due to a calf strain sustained in the 2-1 final-day win at Crystal Palace.
Prediction :
Take West Ham to win the asian handicap and give the 3/4 ball away.
The Pick :
West Ham 2-1 Cardiff
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take West Ham to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Go for West Ham and give the 3/4 ball away.
