Don’t bet on provincial upsets

THE Leinster senior football final and the Munster senior hurling final are two of the most attractive sporting events of the weekend for punters but I really cannot envisage an upset in either match.

In Leinster, the Dublin footballers should have too much firepower for a Wexford side that has impressed with its scoring ability against lesser competition but may not enjoy as much possession this time.

All-Ireland hurling champions Tipperary have made a solid start to the defence of their title and they can confidently be expected to continue the march back to Croke Park with victory over Waterford tomorrow. Odds of 1-4 doubled up with Dublin at 1-5 works out to 1-2 and, for punters looking to increase their bank this weekend, that looks the best bet of all.