Werden Bremen SV - Alkmaar AZ
Pick:Double chance X2 @ 2.37
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Werder as mega favourites and I wonder why.They play at home and a win is possible but I don’t believe it will be as easy as the odds at offer suggest.
Werder are not impressing any more and the team’s strong points,fluent attacking play and Kloze’s scoring ability,have not been seen since the restart of the german league back in January.They seem to have tightened their defence but latest opponents were rather mediocre offencively.They probably were forced to pay more attention in defending since goals don’t come that easy anymore.They are still envolved in the league title race but haven’t secured next year’s Champions League participation.They must be interested in progressing to the UEFA Cup semifinals but I doubt this is their priority.Important central defender Mertesacker has got injured and will be missing along with regular defenders Wome,Schulz and midfielder Jensen.
Alkmaar are having a great season so far,still battling for the Dutch league title,the domestic cup and the UEFA Cup competition,despite being a new,unexperienced team.Their coach’s,Van Gaal,vast experience is their most valuable asset.Along with the club’s president’s ambition to establish a new power both in Holland and Europe,constant improvement is guaranteed.They are already known for their effective attacking play but recently have improved in defending.Being the underdog for today’s match I believe suits them best.They will find enough open space since only a win would do for Werder and scoring will be easier than in the first game between the two.Regular right back Steinsson is suspended but important midfielder Saars is available again after long-term injury.The team’s most experienced player,striker Arveladze,was rested and took no part in last league game.I see Alkmaar scoring at least once and getting at least the draw.