UEFA Cup - ( 30-02 10 2009 )

[kimera]

Originally Posted by kimera

Rosenborg - Brøndby

After loosing 1-2 at home Brøndby has promised to attack today with all they got. And when knowing that the homesides defence has been somewhat rusty these days I can see the danes at least het a goal or two. This one is crucial for both teams wanting to stay in Europe and the teams will give what they got to get through. Rosenborg is in brilliant shape in their home league, notching four wins in the last six, and they have been especially good at home, playing creative footy and getting to chances every match. They have a full squad to pick from, only back-up goalie Lund Hansen is out injured. Another advantage the norwegians have is the knowledge from coach Hamren, who led Aalborg to the title in the danish league last season. The visitors will come to Lerkendal with an offensive attitude as mentioned. Squad-wise only striker Madsen is out, but there is replacements for him. An action filled match-up in scandinavia is expected today...

Over 2.5/3, 1.95 @sbobet 4/10

Ended 3-2!

[AJ]

Taken a in running bet on PSG at 1.70, they won the first leg 2-1 away from home and should have too much class for the Turks, given the tight nature of the tie they can't take any chances and should go hard for the win.

[deeloughran]

Originally Posted by deeloughran

I'm looking at backing standard leige heavily as Everton have started the season very poorly (don't take into consideration their 'good' away record as this was against the three promoted sides in the league).
Standard conceded only their first home goal at the weekend but this was against their strongest rivals Anderlecht which they overcame 2-1. Their manager has came out and said this match is by far more important and he would throw away them points for a win tonight. They've won every home game and seem very strong. Watched them against Liverpool and they were VERY good, a very fit team always pressing Liverpool into mistakes with their only trouble being finishing.
Everton went and bought their 'best' player after this match but he has been less than impressive so far and is cup tied tonight anyway. In the home match Standard were unlucky not to come away with a win which was again due to some poor finishing. Can see them having plenty of chances tonight as the Everton defence has been VERY poor as of late.

Couldn't believe it....seen them go down all day (hitting around 5/4) and i thought the value had been sucked out of them. Went into ladbrokes and their screens had 7/4...YES 7/4!!! Asked and they said that the Northern Ireland prices are different from the english prices (think it was 5/4 on their site). So had £50 on it making £137.50 returns

[JackJarvis]

Originally Posted by JackJarvis

Thank you. Lovely price aswell.

Well done to all winners.

[JCtips]

Originally Posted by JCtips

My picks for Thursday:

Benfica-Napoli
Napoli started the season very well in Italy and won the 1st leg 3-2 but Benfica made some unusual defensive mistakes in that game and the ref was home biased bit time (not sending off the Napoli defender for a hard tackle on Suazo, that still keeps him from playing for another couple of weeks, and for not calling a clear penalty against Napoli). Under normal circunstances that would have been different and Benfica is superior in terms of quality and experience.
Napoli's star striker Lavezzi is doubtful for the game but I think they're bluffing and that he'll play. Italians also say they'll play attacking football but I've never seen an Italian team with an advantage play nothing but tight defense and even the fact that Napoli uses a 3-5-2 system makes me believe otherwise. They will pack their defense (at least for as long as the result is good for them), look for set pieces and counter attacks and delay the game for as long as they can.
Benfica will miss strikers Cardozo (suspended) and Suazo (injured) but that represents a chance for wonder kid Di Maria to step up and show the same consistency playing for Benfica that he has when playing for Argentina.
Benfica seemed secure at the back against Sporting and Brazilian International Centre Back Luisão returns to the team after a 2 game ban in the Superliga.
Winger Reys is also in great shape with 2 goals in Benfica's last 2 games.
With more or less difficulty I do expect Benfica to win.
My pick: Benfica -0.5AH (2.21); won (we all love it when every single detail goes as predicted ...)

Kalmar-Feyenoord
Kalmar won the 1st leg 1-0 and have a 4-2-0 record in their last 6 home games.
Feyenoord is having a terrible season so far and have 6 losses in their last 6 away games. On top of that, two of their best players (striker Jon D. Tommasson and Dutch INternational keeper Henk Timmer) will not play today.
My pick: Kalmar -0.25AH (1.88); lost

Guimarães-Portsmouth
Guimarães lost the 1st leg in England 2-0 and they say they still dream about making it into the group stage.
Well, in order to do that they have to "go all in" and score a lot...and plenty of things can happen in a situation like this.
Portsmouth has 5 overs in their last 6 away games, both teams look far from impressive at the back and I think we'll see some goals tonight.
My pick: >2,25 (2.06); Push&lost

Heerenven-Setúbal
I must say the Dutch were a big disapointment in the 1st leg where Setúbal completly outplayed them and only got a 1-1 draw (last minute goal by Heerenveen).
When they met a couple of years ago Setúbal tied in Holland 0-0, Heerenveen has less quality now and I see Setúbal, who are 2-3-1 in their last 6 games overall, getting a result here.
My pick: Setúbal +0.75AH (2.05); lost (Setúbal is much better than this and Heerenveen is notg nearly as good as the final result seems to suggest...Setúbal had a horrible first 30 minutes...)

Rapid Bucaresti-Wolfsburg
Rapid's Portuguese coach José Peseiro is under pressure from the fans and the board after 2 straight home losses in the Romanian league and a horrible 1-1-4 record in their last 6 games overall. He's a good coach when it comes to tactics but he cannot handle pressure and situations like this when things don't go well (I've seen this a few times before).
Wolfsburg are in good shape in Germany and are 3-2-1 in both their last 6 away games and their last 6 games overall.
I do expect Wolfsburg to add to Rapid's misery today.
My pick: Wolfsburg PK (1.69); Push (Peseiro did get fired at the end of the game but Wolfsburg couldn't hold on to the early lead and tied 1-1 ...)

Good luck!

JC

Not a very good day but the fact that Benfica beat Napoli 2-0 (YES!!!! ) made my day a great one!

JC

[kimera]

Originally Posted by kimera

As it has been many posts concerning the Liege - Everton match-up, I am quite surprised that none have mentioned the possibillity for a many-goal game. Everton need to score, and have the quality to do it. If they do so, Liege has to go forward, and as mentioned, the Everton defence has not been trustworthy at all so far. In other word for me its value on the overs, and as I see it the price is not the worst, getting above 2.00 in the asian markets...

Still surprised that the overs was not taken by you guys! Well, I did, and it worked out pretty fine...

[chelsea79]

Originally Posted by chelsea79

*Standard - Everton*

LAY TEAM:Everton
LAY ODDS:3.2
UNITS :20

www.chelsea979.blogspot.com

FT : 2-1

[Spooner]

Originally Posted by Spooner

Guimaraes v Portsmouth - Guimaraes

Guimaraes impressed me in little stages when these two met at Fratton Park, Pompey take a 2-0 lead into the 2nd leg and Guimaraes will need to come out and actually play football tonight, When they did look to attack Portsmouth in the first leg they looked a decent side.

Portsmouth haven't been in the best form, They beat Tottenham at the weekend but Tottenham themselves are playing badly.

I think this is a decent price and will go for a punt on them to win the match.

@ 2/1 Betfair

Nice price.

[JCtips]

Originally Posted by Spooner

Nice price.

Very nice call there Spooner !



JC

[elchillum]

hmmm frustrating round i must say! i did win something with +2.5 feyenoord and on another combo i cant remember right now after 12 hours of work :p

then with that win i did put a pretty good stack on porthsmouth +2.5 goals! damned! 2-0 dont even know who won ... the odd wos 2.1 at my booker so it wos an interesting 'gamble' id di also put 2.5 goals on milan (bummer) and i said zurich to win but did not put something on it! odd wos too low for the chances!

cheers!