I have selected 2 match for analysis later tonite. Early odds movement indicate these two matches are worthy of a preview. The matches are:
2. Panionios vs Bordeaux
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Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Aalborg
Early Preview from Soccernet
Hapoel Tel-Aviv will need a helping hand from their rivals if they are to progress to the UEFA Cup knockout stages with a win in their final Group G game against AaB on Wednesday.
The Israeli outfit sit fourth in their pool after a 2-1 win at Getafe last time out, a result that snapped their winless streak in the group stage.
A win against already-eliminated AaB will only be sufficient to progress if Getafe can beat Anderlecht in the night's other Group G game.
A stalemate at Coliseum Alfonso Perez would leave Hapoel needing to win by at least five goals against their Danish opponents, while an Anderlecht win would leave Hapoel needing to better Getafe's goal difference to stay alive in the competition.
Qualification to the round of 32 would be a huge fillip for new Hapoel coach Eli Gutmann, who has so far failed to turn around the club's stuttering domestic fortunes since taking over as the permanent successor to Guy Luzon on December 4.
A 1-0 loss to Betar Jerusalem on Sunday left Hapoel bottom of the Israeli top flight with six points from 13 games.
And with a host of new faces at the club, including Fabio Junior and Reuven Oved, Gutmann needs to make his new charges click as a unit as soon as possible.
Two defeats and a draw mean AaB have no chance of progressing to the knockout stage but Erik Hamren is adamant his SAS-Ligaen leaders will bow out of Europe on a high.
Hamren told club website www.aabsport.dk: ``We shall end our UEFA Cup in a professional manner. We are determined to finish the year in good form.''
Forwards Rade Prica, Ronnie Schwartz and Patrick Kristensen have not been named in AaB's 17-man travelling party, while midfielder Siyabonga Nomvethe is also rested.
Defender Martin Pedersen misses out through illness.
The Israeli outfit sit fourth in their pool after a 2-1 win at Getafe last time out, a result that snapped their winless streak in the group stage.
A win against already-eliminated AaB will only be sufficient to progress if Getafe can beat Anderlecht in the night's other Group G game.
A stalemate at Coliseum Alfonso Perez would leave Hapoel needing to win by at least five goals against their Danish opponents, while an Anderlecht win would leave Hapoel needing to better Getafe's goal difference to stay alive in the competition.
Qualification to the round of 32 would be a huge fillip for new Hapoel coach Eli Gutmann, who has so far failed to turn around the club's stuttering domestic fortunes since taking over as the permanent successor to Guy Luzon on December 4.
A 1-0 loss to Betar Jerusalem on Sunday left Hapoel bottom of the Israeli top flight with six points from 13 games.
And with a host of new faces at the club, including Fabio Junior and Reuven Oved, Gutmann needs to make his new charges click as a unit as soon as possible.
Two defeats and a draw mean AaB have no chance of progressing to the knockout stage but Erik Hamren is adamant his SAS-Ligaen leaders will bow out of Europe on a high.
Hamren told club website www.aabsport.dk: ``We shall end our UEFA Cup in a professional manner. We are determined to finish the year in good form.''
Forwards Rade Prica, Ronnie Schwartz and Patrick Kristensen have not been named in AaB's 17-man travelling party, while midfielder Siyabonga Nomvethe is also rested.
Defender Martin Pedersen misses out through illness.
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FREAKTIPS PREVIEW
Due to odds changes, I have decided to skip this game. Sincere apologies.
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Panionios vs Bordeaux
Early Preview from Soccernet
Galatasaray look set to be the team that loses out when Panionios take on an under-strength Bordeaux on Wednesday in the final round of Group H action.
Les Girondins, who have already qualified from the group stages, have left all their big names at home ahead of their trip to Greece.
The likes of Ulrich Rame, Alou Diarra, Wendel and Marouane Chamakh will stay back in France to prepare for Saturday's trip to Sochaux in the final Ligue 1 game before the winter break.
Panionios will therefore start a heavy favourites to clinch the win they need to secure a top-three finish in the pool and progression to the Round of 32.
The Greeks are a point clear of fourth-placed Galatasaray, who need to beat Austria Vienna and hope Panionios slip up.
Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc, whose side have won all three of their group games, has named a 15-man squad that includes a batch of youngsters.
Only three players in the party, experienced defender David Jemmali and attacking duo Jussie and Fernando Cavenaghi, can be classed as regular contenders for a first-team spot.
Playmaker Johan Micoud is injured, although he probably would not have travelled anyway.
Bordeaux came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Marseille on Sunday, and they remain in the top three in Ligue 1.
Panionios, meanwhile, secured a 1-0 victory at Austria Vienna last time out gave them a fighting chance of qualifying from the pool.
Defender Ivica Majstorovic scored the winner on that occasion and is hoping to repeat his heroics on Wednesday.
``I hope I can score the winner again,'' Majstorovic told the clubs official website, www.panionios.gr.
``Of course my job is to defend rather than to score goals but I would not say no to another goal like the one I scored in Vienna.
``I think it was the most important in my career so far.''
Ewald Lienen's men head into the game on the back of a historic home triumph over Greek giants and fellow UEFA Cup hopefuls Panathinaikos at the weekend - the 1-0 win was Panionios' first home victory over their Athens rivals in 28 years.
``The win over Pana has certainly helped our spirits,'' Majstorovic added. ``It was a tough victory to get and at a time when we really needed a good result in the Greek Super League.
``We are feeling really confident psychologically and I think the climate among the squad will help us win.''
Les Girondins, who have already qualified from the group stages, have left all their big names at home ahead of their trip to Greece.
The likes of Ulrich Rame, Alou Diarra, Wendel and Marouane Chamakh will stay back in France to prepare for Saturday's trip to Sochaux in the final Ligue 1 game before the winter break.
Panionios will therefore start a heavy favourites to clinch the win they need to secure a top-three finish in the pool and progression to the Round of 32.
The Greeks are a point clear of fourth-placed Galatasaray, who need to beat Austria Vienna and hope Panionios slip up.
Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc, whose side have won all three of their group games, has named a 15-man squad that includes a batch of youngsters.
Only three players in the party, experienced defender David Jemmali and attacking duo Jussie and Fernando Cavenaghi, can be classed as regular contenders for a first-team spot.
Playmaker Johan Micoud is injured, although he probably would not have travelled anyway.
Bordeaux came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Marseille on Sunday, and they remain in the top three in Ligue 1.
Panionios, meanwhile, secured a 1-0 victory at Austria Vienna last time out gave them a fighting chance of qualifying from the pool.
Defender Ivica Majstorovic scored the winner on that occasion and is hoping to repeat his heroics on Wednesday.
``I hope I can score the winner again,'' Majstorovic told the clubs official website, www.panionios.gr.
``Of course my job is to defend rather than to score goals but I would not say no to another goal like the one I scored in Vienna.
``I think it was the most important in my career so far.''
Ewald Lienen's men head into the game on the back of a historic home triumph over Greek giants and fellow UEFA Cup hopefuls Panathinaikos at the weekend - the 1-0 win was Panionios' first home victory over their Athens rivals in 28 years.
``The win over Pana has certainly helped our spirits,'' Majstorovic added. ``It was a tough victory to get and at a time when we really needed a good result in the Greek Super League.
``We are feeling really confident psychologically and I think the climate among the squad will help us win.''
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FREAKTIPS PREVIEW
FREAKTIPS PREVIEW
As stated in the Soccernet preview, Bordeaux would be travelling to Greece with an understrenght squad. The game against Panionios seem have no significance for Bordeaux as they have already qualified to the next round of the UEFA Cup. Most of their starting eleven have been left behind to rest and recuperate as they prepare for their Sochaux this weekend.
For the Greek team Panionios, today's UEFA match against Bordeaux would be a crucial one. They need to win tonite's game in order to stand a chance to qualify for the next round. The win over Panathinaikos should give Panionios a confidence booster ahead of the game tonite. Panionios knows the stake at hand and that their qualification to the next round are theirs to decide.
I shall not rule out a draw here, but I trust Panionios to win this match tonite against Bordeaux. Too much is at stake for Panionios to concede even a draw tonite.
Verdict : Panionios -0.75 FT (5 STAR BET) and Panionios to Draw (1 STAR BET)
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Verdict : Panionios -0.75 FT (5 STAR BET) and Panionios to Draw (1 STAR BET)
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1 comment:
Panionios self destructed last night, throwing away their UEFA qualification by losing to understrenght Bordeaux. Taking a two goal lead, Panionios allowed Bordeaux to come back by scoring 3 goals.
Certainly a dissapointing 5 star pick.
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