Povilas Mancinskas
Povilas likes to follow and cover various sports. The list includes football, basketball, F1, boxing, athletics, esports, and everything in between. As a pure sports lover at heart, Povilas enjoys writing about it just as much as being a fan.
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19
Dec
AFC Bournemouth has steadily climbed its way to the top tier. It used to play Third Division in the early 2000s. Later on, they made it to League 1 and 2, the Championship, and then finally, the English Premier League leading to their growth in popularity
In the last 10 years, the Cherries haven’t registered any major wins, apart from earning a promotion to the Premier League as Championship runners-up in 2022.
However, with the arrival of manager Andoni Iraola in June 2023, Bournemouth’s betting odds have significantly improved. Under Iraola, the Cherries have brought in some tactical players, and are...
19
Dec
Brentford FC has slowly and exponentially climbed their way up to the first league after playing in the second league throughout the mid-2000s. The Bees, as the team is popularly known, gained a larger following throughout this process. Later, it reached new heights like the Championship and then finally the English Premier League in 2021.
This is the Bees’ first entry into the Premier League in 74 years, and their biggest achievement in the last 10 years.
Undoubtedly, with the arrival of manager Thomas Frank in 2018, Brentford’s betting odds have significantly improved. Under Frank, the Bees have made several changes...
19
Dec
Liverpool, nicknamed the Reds, were trailblazers in the 2023-24 season of the English Premier League. They finished third with 82 points, nine points short of EPL trophy winners, Manchester City.
On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur, popularly known as the Spurs, finished fifth with 66 points.
With the current season of the Premier League well underway, Spurs and Reds have played 16 and 15 matches respectively. According to the current standings (accurate to the time of publishing), the Spurs are in the 10th position with 23 points, while Liverpool is number 1 with 36 points.They face each other on Sunday, 22...
18
Dec
Everton F.C., nicknamed the Toffees, is one of the oldest clubs in the English Premier League. They’ve won 24 major trophies since their establishment in 1878 – 9 league titles, 5 FA Cups, 1 European Cup Winners’ Cup, and 9 Charity Shields.
However, all these titles were well over 50 years ago.
Everton has been in a slump in the last 10 seasons. Their best performance was in 2014–15 when they finished fifth in the Premier League and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
This season, manager Sean Dyche has made some strategic changes to the team to strengthen their position. Below,...
11
Dec
Ever wondered what a +1.5 or -1.25 bet offer means on a sportsbook? You’ll find odds marked as positive and negative in games like football, basketball, horseracing, or rugby. This is called “handicap”.
Handicap gives a particular team or player an advantage or disadvantage. This levels the playing field and creates a more balanced contest.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into this frequently asked question – “what does handicap mean in betting?”
What Does Handicap Mean in Betting?
Basically, the meaning of handicap betting is to give a headstart to the underdog (or a deficit to the favourites) even before a match...
11
Dec
Southampton was one of the founding members of the Premier League. Ironically though, it has struggled time and again to stay in the top flight.
Their only major trophy in 139 years came in 1976—a 1–0 FA Cup victory over Manchester United.
From then on, there have been several ups and downs (more downs than ups). They have been relegated twice from the Premier League and have had managers changed several times. Undoubtedly, the Saints, as they are popularly known, are in a slump.
However, with the arrival of manager Russell Martin in June 2023, Southampton’s odds have slightly improved. Under Martin,...