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05Aug

Roda – Twente 6 August

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Roda – Twente 6 August 2010

Roda Twente

Roda last 5 league matches: lost lost

Roda last 3 home matches: lost

Twente last 5 league matches: lost

Twente last 3 away matches: lost

Table positions: Roda - , Twente -

Roda home table position: -

Twente away table position: -

First match of the new season in the Netherlands Eredivisie with the current champions taking to the field away to Roda JC.

Roda JC has proven over the years to be a very uncomfortable team for the top opponents although against Twente they lost all last 3 matches.

Only the 9th spot for them in the last season but as a new beginning emerges a good results against the raining champions would be very important. Their main focus will probably be the defense even though they play on home pitch a draw is good result.

Twente are big favorites in this match with very good results recently and starting off this season in stile as they managed to win the Dutch Super Cup against Ajax last week.

They have a easy schedule when compared to their main opponents and any point will be precious to build confidence in their fight for another championship trophy.

My pick: Twente to win ( under 3.5 goals )

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05Aug

Netherlands Eredivisie 2010-2011

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Netherlands Eredivisie

The 2010-2011 season of the Netherlands Eredivisie is about to kick off with no less than 5 teams laying their claims to the ultimate football trophy of the country.

Last year, Twente looked like an unlikely candidate to win the league but they eventually emerged as champions due to a one point advantage over Ajax as the final line was drawn.

Ajax looks very solid entering the new season especially as they managed to keep their top players even though star striker Suarez made quite an impression in the 2010 World Cup and was on the buying list of many top clubs across Europe and in my opinion they have the better chance of grabbing the top spot.

When we talk about the top spot of the Eredivisie there is no way we can leave out PSV and Feyenoord, both teams eager to leave their mark as pressure is mounting after a few years without great accomplishments.

AZ Alkmaar’s season was a poor one, only the 5th spot for them and a huge gap from the first 2 teams, Twente and Ajax. The team does not look as solid as it did in previous years and they will probably have a though time in their chase for a good spot.

The Eredivisie has always been a surprising league with the top teams constantly alternating great victories with huge appointment against weaker teams but one thing is sure, we can expect once again many goals.

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04Aug

Stuttgart – Molde 5 August

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Stuttgart – Molde 5 August 2010

Stuttgart Molde

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A low risk bet in the Europa League preliminaries as favorite VfB Stuttgart will welcome Norwegian side Malmo with a 3-2 aggregate.

Vfb Stuttgart should have no problem in winning this home match and qualifying into the Group stages as they are one of the biggest names in the competition.

One worrying fact would be the 2 goals conceded in the first leg showing that their concentration was not high enough with the victory obtained late in the 82′ minute.

Molde starts this match with a great handicap as they received 3 goals on their own pitch and a one goal victory will not be sufficient.

Their only hope will be the offensive but this tactic could lead to a disaster on Stuttgart’s pitch and a more conservative game with counter-attack in mind would work better.

My tip: VfB Stuttgart to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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04Aug

OFK Beograd – Galatasaray 5 August

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OFK Beograd – Galatasaray 5 August 2010

OFK Beograd Galatasaray

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Stunning development in the first leg of this Europa League knock-out as big favorites Galatasaray where held to a 2-2 draw by OFK Beograd leaving the final outcome open to any result.

OFK Beograd looked like a team with a very strong morale, they where behind most of the first leg but with 2 inspired substitutions they managed to grab 2 goals in the last 10 minutes of play.

Theoretically having the fan support behind their backs will give them a slight edge but a game against a wounded Galatasaray is never easy especially when taking into account the Turkish side goals.

Galatasaray will have no choice but to push for the offensive even though they are the away team. The 2 goals received in the first leg will not leave them relaxing even if they get a 1-0 lead.

They are certainly feeling the pressure now, with only the 3rd spot last season in the domestic league missing the Champions League for one more year, the Europa League is a must.

My tip: Galatasaray to win

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03Aug

Fenerbahce – Young Boys 4 August

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Fenerbahce – Young Boys 4 August 2010

Fenerbahce Young Boys

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A superb first leg between Young Boys and Fenerbahce finished with a 2-2 scoreline in the last minute of play but now all odds are in Fenerbahce’s favor with the fanatic fans filling up the stadium for this decisive match.

Fenerbahce appeared to dominate the first leg of the confrontation leading with 1-0 and 2-1 until the 89′ minute when M. Costanzo scored the final goal and brought a good morale draw for the Swiss side.

The Turkish vice-champions have had week results recently with poor displays in friendly matches but with the domestic league starting in 2 weeks their fitness levels will gradually grow.

Young Boys are the definite underdogs in this double match knock-off, certainly not at Fenerbahce’s European experience but as seen last week with a very good determination.

No victories for them in the last 5 matches played with 2 draws in 3 matches played in the Swiss SUper League, landing them only a 8th spot from the total of 10 teams.

My tip: Fenerbahce to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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02Aug

Hapoel Tel Aviv – Aktobe 3 August

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Hapoel Tel Aviv – Aktobe 3 August 2010

Hapoel Tel Aviv Aktobe

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Most Interesting match in the Champions League 2010-2011 season preliminaries on Tuesday as Hapoel el Aviv welcomes a difficult Aktobe team.

Hapoel Tel Aviv is starting off with a one goal deficit after they lost away in Kazakhstan last week, a surprising result if we take into account their offensive force in the previous stage of the qualifiers.

Morale may be low as they lost again in the weekend in the Israel Toto cup but with home fans at their side they start off as favorites.

Aktobe emerged as winners of the Kazakhstan domestic league in 2009, and now as the competition is in it’s late stages they are third assuring a participation in the championship play-off.

Although they don’t come from a country with a great tradition in football, latest investments and player signings show that their ambitions are high with European tournaments as main focus.

My tip: Hapoel Tel Aviv to win (under 2.5 goals )

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02Aug

Rapid Wien – Beroe 3 August

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Rapid Wien – Beroe 3 August 2010

Rapid Wien Beroe

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Only one match in the Europa League preliminaries on Tuesday as Rapid Wien welcome Bulgarian side Beroe for the decisive match.

After a one all result in the first leg of the tie, Rapid Wien has the better chance of moving on in the competition with the home pitch advantage and a precious away goal in Bulgaria.

The team’s current form is not great especially when referring to their domestic league results managing only 3 points in 3 matches played with a victory against Salzburg this Sunday.

The virtually unknown team from Bulgaria, Beroe already produced a surprise holding Rapid Wine to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the confrontation but as far as their chances go of qualifying, they are very small.

They entered in the competition after winning the domestic cup as their placement in last year’s table was only on the 10th spot. A great disadvantage for them may prove the fact that they did not play any matches in the domestic league so form cannot be at it’s highest.

My tip: Rapid Wien to win

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30Jul

Steaua Bucuresti – U. Craiova 31 July

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Steaua Bucuresti – Universitatea Craiova 31 July 2010

Steaua Universitatea Craiova

Steaua last 5 league matches: lost

Steaua last 3 home matches:

Craiova last 5 league matches: lost lost lost

Craiova last 3 away matches: lost lost

Table positions: Steaua - 4, Craiova - 11

Steaua home table position: -

Craiova away table position: -

Only the second leg of the Romanian Liga 1 with an interesting fixture between rivals Steaua Bucuresti and Universitatea Craiova.

Steaua Bucuresti has undergone a great transformation in the summer break with no less than 14 new players transfered so far and most of last season’s starting eleven gone.

The team, under a new management has performed impeccably so far winning all friendly matches in the summer as well as their first match of the campaign away to newly promoted U. Cluj. The football played is encouraging for the fans but one down side could be the team’s young players with less experience and time together coped with the high pressure at the club.

Universitatea Craiova has been in a downward spiral the last few years, a team with a long history in the Romanian first league but just above the relegation zone last season.

Tensions are always high between the two team as Craiova failed to win a match on Steaua’s stadium for 20 years now. They will display a young group as well, talented but not showing a great team work. Their first match, although a goalless draw against current champions CFR Cluj will give them confidence.

My pick: Steaua Bucuresti to win ( over 2.5 goals )

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27Jul

Ajax – PAOK 28 July

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Ajax – PAOK 28 July 2010

Ajax PAOK

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One of the most interesting matches on Wednesday in the Champions League preliminaries as Dutch side Ajax welcome PAOK Thessaloníki.

Ajax is starting off as favorite against the Greeks but as previous years have showed this match and the return leg are more complicated than at first glance.

Another chance for Ajax to enter the most prestigious club competition and expectations could not be higher from both the fans and the board. This first match is crucial for them as they need a clear victory and not to concede any goals from the opposition.

PAOK may not be the most important club in Greece football but they managed to win the Champions League playoff against teams like Olympiakos and AEK proving a great boost in performance from the previous years.

AS an away team they will rely on defense and counter attack hoping for favorable result and a victory in the return leg with their fanatic supporters behind their backs.

My tip: Ajax to win (over 2.5 goals )

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26Jul

Sparta Praha – Lech Poznan 27 July

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Sparta Praha – Lech Poznan 27 July 2010

Sparta Praha Lech Poznan

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The third qualifying round in the Champions League and the last obstacle for the teams involved before the group stage of the 2010-2011 season.

Sparta Praha will welcome Lech Poznan on Tuesday with the Czechs starting this match as favorites against Polish side not used to European events.

One big plus for Sparta is that the domestic league has already begun and their fitness levels should be higher that their opposition’s but losing the first match of the campaign means they are still vulnerable.

Lech Poznan has a historic chance to reach the groups of the Champions League but Sparta is by far the biggest club encountered in the qualifiers.

They will most likely play a defensive football and try to block Sparta’s attack by all means as the second match will give them the home pitch advantage.

My tip: Sparta Praha to win (under 2.5 goals )

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Roda – Twente 6 August

Netherlands Eredivisie 2010-2011

Stuttgart – Molde 5 August

OFK Beograd – Galatasaray 5 August

Fenerbahce – Young Boys 4 August

Hapoel Tel Aviv – Aktobe 3 August

Rapid Wien – Beroe 3 August

Steaua Bucuresti – U. Craiova 31 July

Ajax – PAOK 28 July

Sparta Praha – Lech Poznan 27 July

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