Many interesting games today but to take into consideration last day's surprises we might back off from first game in groups.
I'm gonna play two games today, both Romanian teams involved and I'll back the opposition.
Lazio : Vaslui
Can't say Vaslui have much experience in Europe and they had also a poor start of the season in Liga 1. Sure they beat leaders Dinamo last game but the they have the strength to beat Lazio also ? I doubt that.
Vaslui has some problems in their squad with a long list of injuries and doubtful players for tonight's game.
Injured: Cânu, Gladstone, Bălace, Papp, Annang
Doubtful: Milanov, Jovanović, Hugo Luz, Gerlem
Milanov and Gerlem are probably most important missings but with the long list above and the tough game against leaders last game I'm concerned with their fitness for this game. Statistically watching, Vaslui lost both their away games in Europe now, losing to Twente 2:0 and 1:0 to Sparta Prague.
Can't say I know very much about Lazio but sure they strengthened their squad and with current results in Serie A against Milan and considering they are in groups with stronger opponents than Vaslui ( Sporting L.) I rate them to take full points from encounters like this.
Steaua Bucharest : Shalke 04
Will go with the favorites here. I find the odds high for Shalke considering the recent experience of both teams in Europe and knowing more about Steaua I hardly believe Steaua can win.
Steaua is coming after a devastating loss, losing 3:0 to Gaz Metan, a squad not so bright in my opinion. They had a poor season last year having lots of trouble in the attacking line and the only good signings they got for this season is probably forward Tatu. They are a falling star at the moment and is far away from what they used to be long ago in the history. Also they sold Banel Nicolita this summer to Saint Etienne, a player which was an emblem to them lately and who gave everything on the field for this team. They had not so bright coaches in the past year but probably will find some form with Ronny Levy but in my opinion is too early. They maybe will run for a draw here considering Shalke is the strongest opposition in the group. Another minus for them is that they don't play on their stadium or anywhere near actually. They were supposed to play in their town on the new stadium National Arena but due to the bad pitch which showed up at the game Romania : France, they will have to travel to the other side of the country at Cluj-Napoca( Town in which I live :-P ). Probably supporters were expecting to support their team at National Arena and now that they have to play here I doubt tehre will be a massive crowd traveling here. Of course there will be people from this town going to the game but sure won't be same feeling as having their own fans at their back.
I rate Shalke to travel here and go home victorious, and with the attacking mentality German teams have I can't see them not scoring at all today. Also Ciprian Marica ( Romanian player ) is at Shalke and will provide good info about Steaua for his team and that will be a good advantage IMO. I expect Shalke to win this comfortably :)
Hopefully there won't be a surprise package for tonight as last day in CHL and games will be taken a bit more seriously.
Selections:
Double: Shalke away win + Lazio home win @ 3,15
Single: Shalke -1 European handicap @ 4,45
Side Note:
I also fancy next games to go through but will probably will play them on a small stake accumulator: Rubin, Dinamo Kiev, FC Copenhagen, Atletico Madrid.
Good luck everyone with your bets tonight and lots of money in your pockets!...see more
I'm gonna play two games today, both Romanian teams involved and I'll back the opposition.
Lazio : Vaslui
Can't say Vaslui have much experience in Europe and they had also a poor start of the season in Liga 1. Sure they beat leaders Dinamo last game but the they have the strength to beat Lazio also ? I doubt that.
Vaslui has some problems in their squad with a long list of injuries and doubtful players for tonight's game.
Injured: Cânu, Gladstone, Bălace, Papp, Annang
Doubtful: Milanov, Jovanović, Hugo Luz, Gerlem
Milanov and Gerlem are probably most important missings but with the long list above and the tough game against leaders last game I'm concerned with their fitness for this game. Statistically watching, Vaslui lost both their away games in Europe now, losing to Twente 2:0 and 1:0 to Sparta Prague.
Can't say I know very much about Lazio but sure they strengthened their squad and with current results in Serie A against Milan and considering they are in groups with stronger opponents than Vaslui ( Sporting L.) I rate them to take full points from encounters like this.
Steaua Bucharest : Shalke 04
Will go with the favorites here. I find the odds high for Shalke considering the recent experience of both teams in Europe and knowing more about Steaua I hardly believe Steaua can win.
Steaua is coming after a devastating loss, losing 3:0 to Gaz Metan, a squad not so bright in my opinion. They had a poor season last year having lots of trouble in the attacking line and the only good signings they got for this season is probably forward Tatu. They are a falling star at the moment and is far away from what they used to be long ago in the history. Also they sold Banel Nicolita this summer to Saint Etienne, a player which was an emblem to them lately and who gave everything on the field for this team. They had not so bright coaches in the past year but probably will find some form with Ronny Levy but in my opinion is too early. They maybe will run for a draw here considering Shalke is the strongest opposition in the group. Another minus for them is that they don't play on their stadium or anywhere near actually. They were supposed to play in their town on the new stadium National Arena but due to the bad pitch which showed up at the game Romania : France, they will have to travel to the other side of the country at Cluj-Napoca( Town in which I live :-P ). Probably supporters were expecting to support their team at National Arena and now that they have to play here I doubt tehre will be a massive crowd traveling here. Of course there will be people from this town going to the game but sure won't be same feeling as having their own fans at their back.
I rate Shalke to travel here and go home victorious, and with the attacking mentality German teams have I can't see them not scoring at all today. Also Ciprian Marica ( Romanian player ) is at Shalke and will provide good info about Steaua for his team and that will be a good advantage IMO. I expect Shalke to win this comfortably :)
Hopefully there won't be a surprise package for tonight as last day in CHL and games will be taken a bit more seriously.
Selections:
Double: Shalke away win + Lazio home win @ 3,15
Single: Shalke -1 European handicap @ 4,45
Side Note:
I also fancy next games to go through but will probably will play them on a small stake accumulator: Rubin, Dinamo Kiev, FC Copenhagen, Atletico Madrid.
Good luck everyone with your bets tonight and lots of money in your pockets!...see more
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