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JCtips · 23-04-2008, 23:00

My bets for tomorrow:

Bayern-Zenit P.
Bayern has some big names but they're surely over rated here.
We have to remember that the lines/odds are made to balance the action on both sides (odds makers goal) as much as possible and no doubt that Bayern is a "public team" here vs what many people might consider as a poor Russian side.
IMO Bayern is the favorite of course, I'm just not so sure it will be that easy.
Bayern's last 3 home UEFA Cup games:
win against Aris Salonica 6-0
draw against Bolton 2-2
draw against Getafe 1-1

Zenit's last 3 away UEFA Cup games
lost 1-0 at Everton
won 2-3 at Larissa
won 1-4 at Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern played and won in extra time the German Cup last weekend, meaning it was a tough game that lasted 120 minutes.
Zenit is very dangerous on the counter attack as they showed last time out against Bayer Leverkusen.
My pick: away +1 AH (Asian Handicap);

G. Rangers-Fiorentina
According to reports, Rangers will be without 9 first team regulars tomorrow.
They are not a very offensive team and with so many players missing I think their main concern will be not to allow the Italians to score.
We all know how most Italian teams play. Tight at the back and waiting for the opponent to make a mistake in order to get something from the game. That resulted in 3 draws in Fiorentina's last 3 away UEFA Cup games (1-1 at Villareal, 1-1 at AEK Athens and also at Everton).
I expect a tight game with little scoring opportunities and will risk the draw.
My pick: draw;

Good luck!

JC

23-04-2008, 23:00	#15 (permalink)
JCtips Shrewdie Punter Join Date: 17 Sep 2007 Location: Portugal Age: 41 Posts: 836 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: UEFA Cup 24th of April My bets for tomorrow: Bayern-Zenit P. Bayern has some big names but they're surely over rated here. We have to remember that the lines/odds are made to balance the action on both sides (odds makers goal) as much as possible and no doubt that Bayern is a "public team" here vs what many people might consider as a poor Russian side. IMO Bayern is the favorite of course, I'm just not so sure it will be that easy. Bayern's last 3 home UEFA Cup games: win against Aris Salonica 6-0 draw against Bolton 2-2 draw against Getafe 1-1 Zenit's last 3 away UEFA Cup games lost 1-0 at Everton won 2-3 at Larissa won 1-4 at Bayer Leverkusen Bayern played and won in extra time the German Cup last weekend, meaning it was a tough game that lasted 120 minutes. Zenit is very dangerous on the counter attack as they showed last time out against Bayer Leverkusen. My pick: away +1 AH (Asian Handicap); G. Rangers-Fiorentina According to reports, Rangers will be without 9 first team regulars tomorrow. They are not a very offensive team and with so many players missing I think their main concern will be not to allow the Italians to score. We all know how most Italian teams play. Tight at the back and waiting for the opponent to make a mistake in order to get something from the game. That resulted in 3 draws in Fiorentina's last 3 away UEFA Cup games (1-1 at Villareal, 1-1 at AEK Athens and also at Everton). I expect a tight game with little scoring opportunities and will risk the draw. My pick: draw; Good luck! JC __________________ www.jctips.com Over-prepare! Luck is basically an opportunity you take advantage of when you are prepared. Last edited by JCtips; 23-04-2008 at 23:03.