Spain Primera:
Bilbao is definitely underrated here in my opinion. The fact Atletico Madrid beat Racing with 5 goals to nil (Racing had a red card!) doesn't impress me. Not yet at least. They need to prove they're capable of winning on the road, and even though they had some success at San Mames in previous seasons, I just don't think Athletic should be underestimated. I've seen them a couple of times this year and they're far better (tactically wise) than last year, when they almost got relegated. I see a mid table side, surely not a team fighting to stay up.
Atletico however, still needs to tune their game, a lot of new players (and expensive ones) after the departure of Torres, and they could be an impressive team but giving them this much credit in this situation...
I have to take Bilbao.
Bilbao +0.25 (1.80 @ Pinnacle) 4 units
Here's my play of the day. Valencia -1 @ 2.02 is a bargain! Getafe lost that composure they had with Schuster and I think they will have a lot of problems this season. Valencia on the other hand playing rather well, 2 road wins in a row (Champions League and Primera) surely boosted their morale, they're just a lot better than Getafe, who I've only seen once this year and only half a game. Getting money back in case Valencia win by 1 is a good deal in my eyes.
Valencia -1 (2.02 @ Pinnacle) 7 units
Skip Barca tonight. It's not so much whether Ronaldinho will play or not (even though all these talks about him not being fit (and partying in the clubs) and out of form surely affects the team, at least a bit. In my eyes this isn't a good deal, 1,5 is too much to lay.
The thing is, Zaragoza is definitely not a bad team. The only question is, when will they start climbing up. I don't think they can beat Barca today, but I can see a tight game, contrary to public opinion.
No bet.
Italian Serie A
Napoli is the sucker bet of the day if you ask me. Nah I'm not going to turn into Handy
, I'm just saying; everyone expects Napoli to "keep pounding", and I don't think so. They COULD beat lowly Livorno (who are suddenly so thin in the back, allowing 12 goals already), but the odds are tricky. Napoli are still newcomers in the league and a low scoring draw wouldn't surprise me here. Skip!
Fiorentina - Roma.
Roma missing Totti (irreplaceable) and Perrotta (replaceable). Anything could happen here, I do lean Fiorentina at these odds, even though they've had some woes so far, I can see them winning this game. Only a lean so far.
Palermo-Milan over 2.5 (2.01 @ Pinnacle) 3 units
Palermo +0.5 (1.75 @ Pinnacle) 3 units
I know these two have combined for 3 consecutive unders, but I see a good possibility of a high scoring game here. Palermo still plays open football, attacks a lot, even against top teams. Milan a bit of a disappointment so far, with 3 draws in 4 games, I'm thinking they could score 2 here, and Palermo would need to get one past Dida in order for us to hang on to this one. If Dida even plays, as he is marked as questionable.
Like the possibility of that happening. However, I like the possibility of Palermo scoring 2 even more. Milan in a bit of a crisis and Palermo could take advantage of that. 1X at these odds...just too good. Expecting an open match.
No Germans for me tonight.
Good luck guys. :shake: :cheers: