Thursday, April 11, 2013

EUROPE: Europa League - Play Offs Predictions 11/04/2013


Rubin Kazan - Chelsea 2.75 to 2.76
This game will take place in Moscow at the Luzhniki Stadium again. Significantly lower than in the first leg (3-1), is there reason to believe that the struggle to replace Rubin, Thursday afternoon? Well, Chelsea have played many matches in the past two weeks and will have another big match only next Sunday in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley so I suggest that this European away game will be less felt by the players Chelsea among all those who have played lately. Must do his duty by going to the semifinals, but does not have to win. Demba Ba, G.Cahill A.Cole and will not be called in this match as well as a third defender, R.Bertrand, will be absent. P.Ferreira or young Nathan Ake should replace Bertrand. Rondon could start holder in Rubin and Sharonov, at rest at the weekend, will play most likely holder once again. Perhaps Rubin will have his victory.
Basel - Tottenham 2.62 to 2.96
Yes, the Basel should be favored. Absences G.Bale, Lennon and J.Defoe make sure the Tottenham team a slower, weaker. Kyle Walker, disqualified leg, back in stock on Thursday evening. Both wings of Basel, Salah and Stocker, remained at rest at the weekend, but both owners return against the Spurs. Park and P.Degen, defenders usually holders, return available, as well as M.Diaz after serving their suspensions and Basel will therefore have a stronger lineup than last week. I prefer to bet on the home win.
Lazio - Fenerbahce 1.91 to 4.80
After losing the first leg 2-0, Lazio can not count on the warmth of his own fans when he would need. Lazio is in fact play this game behind closed doors. OK, did not have any problem to defeat Stuttgart in a stadium just as empty, but this is obviously a big disadvantage in this situation under pressure. Lazio have played better in the Rome derby, but the mistake from the spot proved costly and Lazio has had to settle for a 1-1 draw. Klose made his return in the derby, but it was a bit 'rusty. Thursday night will play better? In fact, it is doubtful, as Radu, Hernanes and Ederson. Why not start with Kozak in attack! It 'been in sensational form in Europe and its eight goals made him the top scorer of the Europa League, bypassing even Cavani. Mauri and Onazi will certainly be absent through suspension. Fenerbahce is left for Italy without his attacker, usually the owner, Sow. Normally I should trust the fact that Lazio will win this game, but when it went ahead will push again to try another goal, always running the risk of being punished. Home win, I think.
Newcastle - 03:01 Benfica - 2.62
Newcastle can win this game, but it will be extremely difficult to reach the semifinals. Prevent Benfica to score will be the most difficult part, because if the Benfica was able to find the goal more or less kill the hopes of Newcastle. In this season's Europa League Benfica has never had a problem finding the net away. Newcastle hit the woodwork twice in the first leg and it was hard to accept defeat with a two goal difference. An error individale proved to be very expensive, causing the second goal of Benfica. However, the Newcastle knows he can defeat this Benfica Benfica and is confident of scoring. Newcastle defender Santon is new on their injury list. Anita replaced him against Fulham, but another option is M.Williamson. Gouffran will be absent on offense and I think that Shola Ameobi will play in tandem with Papiss Cisse. The Newcastle midfield is very good, but I would not trust his current defensive line. There is no player of Benfica, among those traveling to Newcastle. Newcastle will play the derby against Sunderland only next Sunday and I'm beginning to prefer to win Thursday night.

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