I think this pick is worth a try, considering two facts: Man U have only conceded 1 single goal in their last 9 games (Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League) and Cristiano Ronaldo scored 36 goals so far this season, 11 of them were first goals in the league.

Most of the bookies offer 4.50 for Ronaldo to score first, William Hill has only 3.75, I can´t remember such low odds for first goalscorer, but as you see, in every 3. game Ronaldo scores the first goal, so these 4.50 have value in this case. To compare, Rooney has 5.00 to score first (he scored so far 10 goals in the league, Ronaldo has 26). Matt Le Tissier said about Ronaldo: "For somebody who is not playing as a centre-forward to have scored 36 goals already this season is absolutely phenomenal. You cannot underestimate that achievement because great strikers like Alan Shearer struggled to score that many." Also: "Cristiano Ronaldo seems to guarantee you a goal every time he steps onto the pitch. The kid must be the best player in the world right now because his form is just relentless." (from skysports.com)

With a win in Middlesbrough Man U will stay 5 points clear at the top, which means less pressure before the away game at Chelsea and home game vs. Arsenal. We all know how good is Uniteds defense, especially Ferdinand and Vidic, we also know today Man U will miss Nemanja Vidic, but John O´Shea and Wes Brown should be good enough against the Boro strikers Tuncay and Aliadiere.

Forca Cristiano!

Pick : Scorecast: Ronaldo 1. goalscorer and Man Utd. to win 2-0
Odds : 19.00
Stake : 2 / 10
Bookmaker : SportingBet
Date : 2008-04-06
Match Result :
Tipster Personal Link/Sponsor:

Viewed 290 times.