I only started doing the tips on Simple Soccer Stats in late 2007 so 2008 was the first full year and happy to record a profit overall of 17 points. The stakes have varied between ½ and 2 points with the majority being 1 pointers and looking at the level stakes results they are even higher at nearly 23 points, but this is down to having 2 big winners which were just half point bets. The ROI% was 10.5% to level stakes and 8% to my staking

I’d like to think this run will continue in 2009 and I may be even more profitable as I get a better idea of where I am good and where I am weak.

The main win bets have come from corners, asian handicap bets and the odd accumulator/double. In level stakes the Asian Handicaps, which include draw no bet made 11 points and 10 using my staking. Corner bets made around 6 points in level staking and my staking.

Looking at leagues the English league one and two were easily the most profitable and both the premiership and championship also made profits. However, the championship was down to a big correct score winner and the premiership was only in profit thanks to the corner bets. Spain was up in my staking but down to level stakes and Greece was the only other league to make a profit although there was only one bet.

What can be learnt from all this? Firstly, I should stick to the English League One and Two and use only corner bets in the premiership. I only really watch Spanish football and will stick to that and try to bring in some more of my own thoughts as opposed to strict stats on this league. All the other leagues should be left alone although I will keep looking at Greece.

Finally, Asian Handicap, and corner bets in the Premiership seem to be the best way forward and I’ll try and stick to these more. Clean sheet bets were used sparingly but were quite profitable and I may look at this avenue more.

I am also looking at all previous games in Spain to see if I can put together some sort of ratings for over/under 2.5 results and if I do will share the findings.

Back this weekend and hope to kick off the new year in style.