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Gareth Purnell

Gareth Purnell is our sports betting analyst, specialising in identifying opportunities for making money from sports 'exchange betting'. He writes the daily 'IBet' column for the 'i'.

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iBet: There should be goals tonight, Sport

iBet: There should be goals tonight

There’s only one game tonight but there may be some value on betting on there being at least two goals between Doncaster and Leeds United at the Keepmoat Stadium.

By | Sport | Friday, 14 October 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: Liverpool’s fine run against Manchester United is due to end, Sport

iBet: Liverpool’s fine run against Manchester United is due to end

Liverpool have a good record against Man Utd – they have won four of the last six Premier League games against the old enemy and three in row at Anfield.

By | Sport | Thursday, 13 October 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: Expect goals in Norway qualifier, Sport

iBet: Expect goals in Norway qualifier

Norway are going to have to produce something extra ordinary to have a chance of progressing from Group H, and that should lead to a few goals.

By | Sport | Tuesday, 11 October 2011 at 10:00 am

iBet: Montenegro’s strength is in its defence, Sport

iBet: Montenegro’s strength is in its defence

England manager Fabio Capello is predicting a red hot atmosphere at the Podgorica City Stadium and is warning his players that there will be intense provocation and to stay calm.

By | Sport | Friday, 7 October 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: Lack of experience could cost Australia, Sport

iBet: Lack of experience could cost Australia

Australia are talented for sure, but when things started to go against them against Ireland, they didn’t seem to have a fall-back plan and lack of experience came to the fore.

By | Sport | Thursday, 6 October 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: Charlton look the most consistent, Sport

iBet: Charlton look the most consistent

Charlton and Brentford were two of my main fancies for League One at the start of the season and both have started strongly.

By | Sport | Wednesday, 5 October 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: Stoke for European glory – speculative but good value, Sport

iBet: Stoke for European glory – speculative but good value

The key to finding a value bet in the Europa League is to find a team that will take it seriously right the way through, and Stoke fit the bill nicely.

By | Sport | Tuesday, 4 October 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: Wales to win the World Cup, Sport

iBet: Wales to win the World Cup

Wales offer the best value and look like they have a decent chance of a run to the final.

By | Sport | Friday, 30 September 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: The hallmarks of a low scoring encounter, Sport

iBet: The hallmarks of a low scoring encounter

Stoke’s 4-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland was completely out of character and may have been down to tiredness following their European exertions.

By | Sport | Thursday, 29 September 2011 at 12:01 am

iBet: Shakhtar need to bounce back, Sport

iBet: Shakhtar need to bounce back

Shakhtar need to bounce back after losing 2-1 to Porto last time out in Group G, and I think they will win tonight.

By | Sport | Wednesday, 28 September 2011 at 12:14 pm

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