African Nations / Carling Cup Betting Tips Jan 11-13

Ivory Coast Looking For Fast Start The African Cup Of Nations 2010 got off to a fantastic start last night as Nic's Picks Antepost value bets of the African Nations tournament, Mali, got off to a shocker only to recover from a 4-0 deficit to grab a point. Seydou Keita tipped as big value to score @ 9/2 scored a brace in the comeback.

The Ivorians kick off later today and Bluesq go 11/10 on them getting off to a fast start with their man man Drogba getting on the sheet. Tomorrow, a cracking football game in store in the shape of Nigeria vs Egypt with Moteab and Yakubu good value bets to hit the back of the net. In the English Premier League , Man City vs Blackburn kicks off tonight and a corner handicap looks tasty. In the Carling Cup, it's City again as they host their massive rivals Man UTD in a game that promises goals...... stay tuned for expert Value Carling Cup/ African Nations Betting Tips / Picks ...

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Selection: Ivory Coast vs Burkino Faso

Bet: Score /win double - Ivory Coast/Drogba

Info: Should be a pretty easy start for the tournament favourites. With Togo now out of the tournament, Drogba will be seriously up for only 2 group games after complaining of some tiredness.

Confidence: 65-70% Stake: 3pts Odds: 11/10 Book: Bluesq

Selection: Nigeria vs Egypt

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Info: Likely to be an open game given the 2 team's styles of play. Plenty of firepower on the pitch.

Confidence: 70-75% Stake: 3.75pts Odds: 7/5 Book: StanJames

Selection: Nigeria vs Egypt

Bet: Yakubu anytime scorer

Info: Nigeria's main man likely to get chances against the holders.

Confidence: 50% Stake: 1.75pts Odds: 2/1 Book: Bet365

-0.75pts Yakubu to score a brace @ 16/1(PaddyPower

Selection: Nigeria vs Egypt

Bet: Moteab(meteeb) anytime scorer

Info: Zidan and co will be out to supply the goal scoring machine with the ammunition needed to get off to a good start. Will play as the point of the attack and a great poacher.

Confidence: 55-60% Stake: 2pts Odds: 12/5 Book: Bet365

-1 pt Moteab to score a brace @ 17/1 (PaddyPower)

Selection: Man City vs Man UTD

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Info: Both with their problems in defense with missing players. So much attacking talent on both sides to exploit these weaknesses.

Confidence: 70% Stake: 3.5pts Odds: 19/20 Book: Bet365



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