16.09.2008 - Champions League

[Ledi17]

1. Chelsea - Bordeaux


Last 5 matches for Chelsea:
Manchester City - Chelsea 1-3
Chelsea - Tottenham Hostpur 1-1
Wigan Athletic - Chelsea 0-1
Chelsea - Portsmouth 4-0
Lokomotiv Moscow - Chelsea 1-1

Team news: Michael Essien will not feature. The midfielder faces up to six months on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury while on international duty with Ghana. Michael Ballack should be fit following an ankle/foot problem. Didier Drogba came off the bench against Manchester City and also has reserve action underneath his belt against Arsenal last week so should now be nearing full fitness following a problematic knee injury.
Probable starting: Cech - A Cole, Carvalho, Terry, Bosingwa - Mikel, Deco, Ballack, Lampard, J Cole - Anelka


Last 5 matches for Bordeaux:
Bordeaux - Marseille 1-1
Lille - Bordeaux 2-1
Bordeaux - Nantes 2-0
Paris St Germain - Bordeaux 0-1
Bordeaux - Caen 2-1

Team news: Laurent Blanc fielded a strong line-up against Marseille and did not save any players for the Chelsea game in Saturday's League match, but all players left the pitch unscathed.
Probable starting: Ramé - Placente, Diawara, Henrique, Chalmé - Diarra - Wendel, Gouffran, Gourcuff - Cavenaghi, Chamakh


Prediction: Home win (-1.5 AH) (2.05 @ 5Dimes)



2. Roma - CFR Cluj


Last 5 matches for Roma:
Palermo - Roma 3-1
Roma - Napoli 1-1
Inter - Roma 2-2
Tottenham - Roma 5-0
Al Ahly - Roma 0-3

Team news: As mentioned earlier, Spalletti will unfortunately once again have to do without the injured Perrotta, Juan, Mexes and De Rossi, with the latter straining a neck muscle in the trip to Palermo last weekend. Totti has been given a chance to play, however he is no certainty to take his place in the starting line-up, providing plenty of selection concerns for Spalletti and his team. Thankfully Doni has overcome the slight tendon problem that almost saw him miss the Palermo clash a few days ago, and in his first game back against the Sicilians, the Brazilian winger Taddei got through the contest unscathed.
Probable starting: Doni; Cicinho, Loria, Panucci, Riise; Brighi, Pizarro; Taddei, Aquilani, Baptista; Vucinic


Last 5 matches for CFR Cluj:
Gloria Bistrita - CFR Cluj 1-2
CFR Cluj - Politehnica Iasi 0-0
FC Vaslui - CFR Cluj 2-1
CFR Cluj - Universitatea Craiova 0-2
Rapid Bucharest - CFR Cluj 1-0

Team news: Off the field, things seem to be all well and good for the Romanian champions, as their season is back on track following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Gloria Bistrita just a few days ago. Trombetta has no injuries, and obviously no suspensions to deal with for this clash, so unlike Roma and Spalletti, he will be able to utilize his strongest line-up in Rome this week.
Probable starting: Stăncioiu; Tony, Cadu, De Sousa, Panin; Peralta, Dani, Deac, Culio, Dubarbier; Didi


Prediction: Home win (-1.5 AH) (1.92 @ Pinnacle)



Good Luck!!!

[Ledi17]

Roma was suprise of the day, but still cant make me to loose. CFR Cluj and Anorthosis team of the day, big results for them and good start at all.

[HiyaVata]

I did warn everyone we will as always see crazy results Thats why I like the chl so much.

[Ledi17]

Originally Posted by HiyaVata

I did warn everyone we will as always see crazy results Thats why I like the chl so much.

I have won something at else games but only those two bets i was with high stake at other games i was with small stakes and won a little on Wolves, Barcelona over 2.5, Atletico over 2.5, inter under 2.5, chelsea -1.5 and lost at marseille 1x double chance and at strange roma. But still id love this champions league

[Ledi17]

HiyaVata how you have go today with Champions League matches ?

[HiyaVata]

To be honest with you I didnt play today. I was travelling yesterday and I am now back in Kuwait working. As you know, it is illegal to gamble here so no local bookies I will have to transfer some cash to play online Maybe its a good thing I dint because of the 2 odd results. Would have killed me for sure Hopefully I'll be able to play tomorrow.

[Ledi17]

Yes tomorrow we will see and comments something on Champions League matches. Maybe some suprise again but we need to see it well. Wish u good luck and all the best at the work.

[Ledi17]

Found one match with good value for tonight, for those that need to bet at night, ill give Parana Curitiba-Bahia Salvador. Odds are something at 2-2.1. Home win. Thats all for today. Good Luck to all