Carling Cup Quarter Finals – Betting Tips
Carling Cup Quarter Finals; 29th and 30th November
The competition is starting to heat up as we reach the business end. Still lots of top sides left in, and some great clashes to look forward to. Here are my betting tips!
Chelsea v Liverpool - Tuesday 7:45pm
Liverpool played their last match just 48 hours ago, but are likely to still field a strong time as well as Chelsea. This is a repeat of the 2005 final, where Chelsea won 3-2 after extra time. Both sides can think they have a good chance of winning it this year, whoever gets through this one. Liverpool won here at Stamford Bridge, just 9 days ago. Chelsea are favourites though, with them being priced at 10/11 and Liverpool at 3/1. I think this match will go into extra time, so bet on a draw at 12/5.
Correct Score; 1-1 (13/2) First Goal Scorer; Fernando Torres for Chelsea (4/1)
Special; Liverpool to win after extra time (16/1)
Cardiff v Blackburn - Tuesday 7:45pm
Cariff are doing quite well in the Championship as they aim to get promoted via 1st or 2nd place. Blackburn are struggling their league campaign and sit bottom of the Premier League, but have a decent chance of getting to the semi finals in this cup. They do not want to do what Birmingham did last season though, by winning this competition and then getting relegated. Cardiff are slight favourites at 5/4 with Blackburn at 21/10. Hard to choose for this one, but I would go for Blackburn.
Correct Score; 1-2 (9/1) First Goal Scorer; Yakubu for Blackburn (7/1)
Special; There to be 4+ goals in 90 minutes (21/10)
Arsenal v Manchester City - Tuesday 8:00pm
Manchester City, like Liverpool played just two days ago, but with the squad at their disposal, they can swap 11 players and still have a strong side to face Arsenal. The home side will field a team with youngsters, experienced players and also give other players some game time. Arsenal lost last year in the final, and will definitely like to go one better. Arsenal are 21/10 to win this match, making Manchester City favourites at 13/10. I'd for an Arsenal win.
Correct Score; 3-1 (20/1) First Goal Scorer; Marouane Chamakh for Arsenal (11/2)
Special; Arsenal winning at half time and full time (4/1)
Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Wednesday 7:45pm
Manchester United have yet to meet a Premier League team in this competition, and now given a slightly favourable one at home to Crystal Palace, but bigger shocks have happened to Manchester United, as they have lost to Southend and Coventry in recent rounds. Manchester United are 2/9 to win with the visitors at 12/1. A draw is priced at 5/1, but I'd go for Manchester United, because they will play a side good enough to win.
Correct Score; 2-0 (6/1) First Goal Scorer; Danny Wellbeck for Manchester United (5/2)
Special; Handicap - Crystal Palace +2 (6/5)
Accumulator Tip - Home Wins
Cardiff v Blackburn (Home Win)
Arsenal v Manchester City (Home Win)
Chelsea v Liverpool (Home Win)
Stake: £5 Potential Winnings: £66.58
