Valenciennes vs Bordeaux Live Odds @ Soccer Betting: The French Ligue 1 Soccer match between Valenciennes and Bordeaux will kick off on April 28, 2010, 18:00 UK at Stade Nungesser, France.
Abdou Traore has warned Valenciennes that Bordeaux are still fighting for every point available despite a miserable run of form that has ended their title aspirations.
Bordeaux make the trip on the back of a 1-0 loss to Lorient that left them in fifth place, 12 points adrift of leaders Marseille with 15 left to play for.
Their goal now is to catch Lille, two points ahead in third place, in order to secure another season of Champions League football.
On paper, Valenciennes appear to have little to play for, but coach Philippe Montanier has set his players a target of finishing in the top 10.
VA sit just outside in 11th place, and Montanier wants them to keep pushing.
Bordeaux will be without Yoann Gourcuff after he was injured on Saturday.
Rudy Mater, who limped off towards the end of Valenciennes' match, will be missing for the hosts, joining Jonathan Lacourt, Carlos Sanchez, Johan Audel and Karba Bangouraon the sidelines.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays Odds, Picks and Preview
The Boston Red Sox are playing better after a rough start, but they'd surely like to enjoy an easy win for a change.
They may get their wish Wednesday night.
Seeking a three-game sweep in Toronto, the Red Sox will send Jon Lester to the mound against the Blue Jays' Brett Cecil - a pitcher Boston dominated last season.
Following a 4-9 start, Boston (10-11) has won six of eight, but it hasn't been easy. All six wins have come by one-run margins, as have their last five games overall. Boston's nine one-run games are the most in the majors.
One-run games won by the Red Sox are about all the first two games of this series have had in common. After prevailing in a 13-12 slugfest Monday, Boston won 2-1 Tuesday behind eight strong innings from Clay Buchholz.
Trying to salvage one win in the season's first month, Lester is seeking to overcome his own history. He is 2-6 with a 5.12 lifetime ERA in March and April, compared with 40-12 and a 3.50 ERA in all other months.
Lester appeared to be shaking off his early-season doldrums Friday, when he threw 5 2-3 scoreless innings against Baltimore, but wound up without a decision after the Boston bullpen squandered a three-run lead en route to an eventual 4-3 victory.
Blue Jays slugger Adam Lind is 4 for 8 in this series, but 2 for 14 with eight strikeouts against Lester.
The last three series between these AL East rivals have ended in sweeps, with Boston winning two.
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They may get their wish Wednesday night.
Seeking a three-game sweep in Toronto, the Red Sox will send Jon Lester to the mound against the Blue Jays' Brett Cecil - a pitcher Boston dominated last season.
Following a 4-9 start, Boston (10-11) has won six of eight, but it hasn't been easy. All six wins have come by one-run margins, as have their last five games overall. Boston's nine one-run games are the most in the majors.
One-run games won by the Red Sox are about all the first two games of this series have had in common. After prevailing in a 13-12 slugfest Monday, Boston won 2-1 Tuesday behind eight strong innings from Clay Buchholz.
Trying to salvage one win in the season's first month, Lester is seeking to overcome his own history. He is 2-6 with a 5.12 lifetime ERA in March and April, compared with 40-12 and a 3.50 ERA in all other months.
Lester appeared to be shaking off his early-season doldrums Friday, when he threw 5 2-3 scoreless innings against Baltimore, but wound up without a decision after the Boston bullpen squandered a three-run lead en route to an eventual 4-3 victory.
Blue Jays slugger Adam Lind is 4 for 8 in this series, but 2 for 14 with eight strikeouts against Lester.
The last three series between these AL East rivals have ended in sweeps, with Boston winning two.
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Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers MLB Live Odds and Preview
Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Live Odds: His teammate just silenced the Detroit Tigers' bats. Minnesota Twins starter Scott Baker will try to follow suit.
Making his first start against the Tigers since last season's Game 163, Baker looks to bounce back from his worst outing of the season Wednesday when the AL Central-leading Twins try to clinch their seventh straight series win.
In the divisional foes' first matchup since Minnesota's 6-5, 12-inning victory in last season's one-game playoff, Francisco Liriano allowed four hits in eight innings and extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 as the Twins (14-6) defeated the host Tigers 2-0 in Tuesday's series opener.
Baker (2-2, 4.81 ERA) wasn't nearly as dominant in his last outing. Trying to win his third straight start, the right-hander allowed season highs of six runs and 10 hits over 5 2-3 innings of Thursday's 8-1 home loss to Cleveland. It was the most hits Baker had given up since Boston had 10 against him exactly a year earlier.
Baker yielded three runs in six innings of last season's AL Central tiebreaker, keeping the Twins in the game as they went on to win their fifth division title in eight seasons.
First-year Tiger Johnny Damon went 2 for 4 on Tuesday and extended his hitting streak to 14 games. He is batting .420 during that stretch.
Miguel Cabrera, whose leadoff double in the fifth was the first hit off Liriano, is batting .364 during an eight-game hitting streak versus Minnesota. Cabrera is 7 for 21 with two homers lifetime against Baker.
Detroit has alternated wins with losses in its last six games.
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Making his first start against the Tigers since last season's Game 163, Baker looks to bounce back from his worst outing of the season Wednesday when the AL Central-leading Twins try to clinch their seventh straight series win.
In the divisional foes' first matchup since Minnesota's 6-5, 12-inning victory in last season's one-game playoff, Francisco Liriano allowed four hits in eight innings and extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 as the Twins (14-6) defeated the host Tigers 2-0 in Tuesday's series opener.
Baker (2-2, 4.81 ERA) wasn't nearly as dominant in his last outing. Trying to win his third straight start, the right-hander allowed season highs of six runs and 10 hits over 5 2-3 innings of Thursday's 8-1 home loss to Cleveland. It was the most hits Baker had given up since Boston had 10 against him exactly a year earlier.
Baker yielded three runs in six innings of last season's AL Central tiebreaker, keeping the Twins in the game as they went on to win their fifth division title in eight seasons.
First-year Tiger Johnny Damon went 2 for 4 on Tuesday and extended his hitting streak to 14 games. He is batting .420 during that stretch.
Miguel Cabrera, whose leadoff double in the fifth was the first hit off Liriano, is batting .364 during an eight-game hitting streak versus Minnesota. Cabrera is 7 for 21 with two homers lifetime against Baker.
Detroit has alternated wins with losses in its last six games.
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Barcelona vs Inter Milan Live Football Odds & Picks
Barcelona vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Venue: Nou Camp Stadium.
Time: 19:45 GMT
Teams:
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, G Milito, Abidal, Busquets, Xavi, Keita; Messi, Ibrahimovic, Pedro.
Inter Milan:Cesar, Maicon, Samuel, Lucio, Zanetti; Cambiasso, Motta, Sneijder, Eto’o, D Milito, Pandev.
These two teams met in first semi-final match and Inter Milan gave a shock by defeating Barcelona with 3-1 score. Now, they are meeting in the second semi-final. 2010 Football World Cup. Inter Milan is willing to continue the same form and Barcelona is looking for revenge by winning in today’s match. Barcelona must win in this match otherwise they will be out from the UEFA Champions League.
Many senior analysts and senior players are saying that, Barcelona is the World’s best team and defeating that kind of team is not an easy thing. 2010 Football World Cup. All these analysts and senior players are praising the Inter Milan’s team spirit and players performance. Inter Milan played strategically and succeeded in controlling Barcelona star player, Lionel Messi. But, definitely Inter Milan have to put more efforts if they wants to win in today’s match.
On the other side, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is praising that Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho is the best manager in the world.
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Venue: Nou Camp Stadium.
Time: 19:45 GMT
Teams:
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, G Milito, Abidal, Busquets, Xavi, Keita; Messi, Ibrahimovic, Pedro.
Inter Milan:Cesar, Maicon, Samuel, Lucio, Zanetti; Cambiasso, Motta, Sneijder, Eto’o, D Milito, Pandev.
These two teams met in first semi-final match and Inter Milan gave a shock by defeating Barcelona with 3-1 score. Now, they are meeting in the second semi-final. 2010 Football World Cup. Inter Milan is willing to continue the same form and Barcelona is looking for revenge by winning in today’s match. Barcelona must win in this match otherwise they will be out from the UEFA Champions League.
Many senior analysts and senior players are saying that, Barcelona is the World’s best team and defeating that kind of team is not an easy thing. 2010 Football World Cup. All these analysts and senior players are praising the Inter Milan’s team spirit and players performance. Inter Milan played strategically and succeeded in controlling Barcelona star player, Lionel Messi. But, definitely Inter Milan have to put more efforts if they wants to win in today’s match.
On the other side, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is praising that Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho is the best manager in the world.
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South Africa vs Jamaica Live Football Odds & Picks
South Africa vs Jamaica International Friendly match on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Venue: Offenbach Kickers Stadium.
Time: 19:30 GMT
Teams Report:
South Africa will meet Jamaica in the International Friendly match on Wednesday at Offenbach Kickers Stadium.
South Africa is playing in the second International friendly match with Jamaica. These warm-up matches are really very helpful for all the South Africa players in the upcoming 2010 Football World Cup. All South African players are willing to perform their best inorder to grab the place in the 2010 Football World Cup squad.
South Africa is going to host this big event.South Africa is looking to show their best performance so that their will be some threat for all the big teams, who are participating in the 2010 Football World Cup. There will be big expectations on South African soccer team. South African fans are very eagerly waiting for the 2010 Football World Cup. Because, many star players like Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham etc., are all playing in the 2010 Football World Cup. All these star players have lot of fans through out the World.
2010 Football World Cup will start on 11th June and in first match South Africa will meet Mexico at Johannesburgh. Final match is on 11th July at Johannesburgh.
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