UEFA Cup, Europe

18.30 FC Zenit - Udinese

Zenit was better side in forst game. For most part of the game they dominated and creating chances. Then they conside two late goal sand one of them was penalty kick. They stil have ambitions to defeand trophy they won alst year. This time they have home field advantage and cold Russina winnter on theirs side. There is still temperature below 0 and this will more suite to the home side. They always plaing attacking fotball even against much stronger sides then Udinese is. Just remeber how they trashed Bayern last season. So two goals down against average Udinese side is not unposible to reach.

Pick: FC Zenit 1.75 6/10

20.30 Galatasaray - Hamburger SV

Galatasaray has huge problems in defense. Many important players are injured and still uncertain which players will build the defense. Sabri - ? - H. Balta (normal LB) - Volkan Y, the ? is uncertain because no defender left. S. Kaya or B. Özbek could be the ones to play on this position. The coach will find a solution but sure is that Hamburg will want to capitalize from this GS weakness. GS`s offense on the other side is fully available, Baros will make his return after sitting out the first game at Hamburg. He is important for the team because he is scoring the most goals. Together with Arda, Kewell, Lincoln they have the 4 men together and with the great atmosphere they will try to conquer HSV goal from the beginning.
As mentioned, I am sure HSV will play also offensively in this game. Every goal they can score can help in the end if it should end with a draw. Their offense got warm last game when they played 1:1 at Hamburg, against this GS defense if they play it right they can score some goals.


Pick: over 2.50 2.10 7/10

2/2 Good Job !