HEAD TO HEADS
| 09.07.2011 | D1 | Tanjong Pagar Utd | 0-0 | Gombak United | |
| 19.04.2011 | D1 | Gombak United | 3-0 | Tanjong Pagar Utd | |
| 07.08.2002 | D1 | Gombak United | 2-4 | Tanjong Pagar Utd |
LEAGUE POSITION - 7th v 11th of 12 -Gombak have generally played 2 fewer matches than opponents
HOME TEAM - Gombak
RECENT HOME FORM -
| Fri | 18/02/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 1 - 1 | Tampines Rovers | ||
| Tue | 01/03/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 1 - 0 | Etoile | ||
| Tue | 15/03/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 2 - 0 | Geylang United | ||
| Mon | 28/03/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 0 - 1 | Armed Forces | ||
| Tue | 05/04/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 0 - 1 | Hougang United | ||
| Tue | 19/04/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 3 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 12/05/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 1 - 4 | Home United | ||
| Tue | 24/05/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 1 - 2 | Young Lions | ||
| Mon | 20/06/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 2 - 0 | Balestier Khalsa | ||
| Mon | 04/07/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 1 - 5 | Albirex Niigata S | ||
| Fri | 12/08/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 3 - 0 | Woodlands Well… | ||
| Tue | 13/09/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 2 - 0 | Geylang United | ||
| Thu | 13/10/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 3 - 1 | Hougang United |
No draw in 12 home matches. 6 of Gombak's last 7 wins were to nil.1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th - the losses for Gombak at home.
It seems perhaps that if we can build an argument for a clean sheeet, we can assume a win. Gom have won 2-0 and 3-0 against 10th and 12th ( and playing 11th today)
RECENT FORM OVERALL -
A good recent unbeaten run with wins against 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th and 1-1 draw v 3rd.
It seems perhaps that if we can build an argument for a clean sheeet, we can assume a win. Gom have won 2-0 and 3-0 against 10th and 12th ( and playing 11th today)
RECENT FORM OVERALL -
| Sat | 25/06/11 | S.L | Armed Forces | 2 - 1 | Gombak United | ||
| Thu | 30/06/11 | S.L | Hougang United | 3 - 2 | Gombak United | ||
| Mon | 04/07/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 1 - 5 | Albirex Niigata S | ||
| Sat | 09/07/11 | S.L | Tanjong Pagar | 0 - 0 | Gombak United | ||
| Fri | 05/08/11 | S.L | Home United | 2 - 1 | Gombak United | ||
| Fri | 12/08/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 3 - 0 | Woodlands Well… | ||
| Fri | 09/09/11 | S.L | Young Lions | 0 - 1 | Gombak United | ||
| Tue | 13/09/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 2 - 0 | Geylang United | ||
| Thu | 29/09/11 | S.L | Balestier Khalsa | 0 - 2 | Gombak United | ||
| Thu | 13/10/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 3 - 1 | Hougang United | ||
| Fri | 21/10/11 | S.L | Albirex Niigata S | 1 - 1 | Gombak United |
GOAL TRENDS - 4 of last 5 matches overall were under 2.5 goals. Last 8 matches over 1.5 goals. A few 2-0's scupper the over 2.5 goals. Clean sheets in 6/7 home wins.
STREAKS - no draw in 12 at home.
AWAY TEAM - Tanjong
RECENT AWAY FORM -
no draw away yet.14 defeats and 2 0-1 wins against 9th and 12th. Have coincidentally played the 2 teams either side of Gombak in the league, losing 4-3 and 2-0. The 4-3 saw Tanjong 3-0 down in the first half.
| Wed | 16/02/11 | S.L | Albirex Niigata S | 5 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Wed | 23/02/11 | S.L | Armed Forces | 2 - 1 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 10/03/11 | S.L | Tampines Rovers | 4 - 1 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Tue | 22/03/11 | S.L | Etoile | 3 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Mon | 04/04/11 | S.L | Geylang United | 2 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Tue | 19/04/11 | S.L | Gombak United | 3 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Tue | 17/05/11 | S.L | Woodlands Well… | 0 - 1 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Fri | 27/05/11 | S.L | Home United | 3 - 1 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Sun | 19/06/11 | S.L | Young Lions | 0 - 1 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Tue | 05/07/11 | S.L | Balestier Khalsa | 2 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 04/08/11 | S.L | Albirex Niigata S | 1 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 11/08/11 | S.L | Armed Forces | 4 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 08/09/11 | S.L | Tampines Rovers | 1 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Mon | 26/09/11 | S.L | Etoile | 6 - 1 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 06/10/11 | S.L | Hougang United | 4 - 3 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 13/10/11 | S.L | Geylang United | 2 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar |
RECENT OVERALL FORM
HAve failed to score in 9 of last 13 matches.
| Tue | 05/07/11 | S.L | Balestier Khalsa | 2 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Sat | 09/07/11 | S.L | Tanjong Pagar | 0 - 0 | Gombak United | ||
| Thu | 04/08/11 | S.L | Albirex Niigata S | 1 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 11/08/11 | S.L | Armed Forces | 4 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 08/09/11 | S.L | Tampines Rovers | 1 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 15/09/11 | S.L | Tanjong Pagar | 0 - 3 | Home United | ||
| Mon | 26/09/11 | S.L | Etoile | 6 - 1 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Mon | 03/10/11 | S.L | Tanjong Pagar | 3 - 1 | Young Lions | ||
| Thu | 06/10/11 | S.L | Hougang United | 4 - 3 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Thu | 13/10/11 | S.L | Geylang United | 2 - 0 | Tanjong Pagar | ||
| Mon | 17/10/11 | S.L | Tanjong Pagar | 1 - 2 | Balestier Khalsa |
GOAL TRENDS - have failed to score in 9 away matches. 5 of last 6 matches over 2.5 goals.
STREAKS - no draw in 16 away. 7 match away losing streak. No draw in 9 overall. Only 1 win in last 13 matches was against 9th.
CONCLUSION/NOTES/STANDOUT STATS
Gombak - have not conceded in 2 2011 head to heads but what do we make of the 0-0 last time? ( call for a 0-0 insurance bet?)
No draw in 12 at home for Gombak. 6 of 7 home wins have been to nil so if you expect a win, then there is the potential for a correct score to nil, to enhance the odds. Gomb have won 2-0 and 3-0 against 10th and 12th so the evidence is building for a scoreline without conceding. 5 wins and a draw in last 6 overall , with 4 clean sheets sees Gombak in good recent overall form.
The over 2.5 goals might be scuppered by a 2--0 scoreline ( and a successful trade will be solely dependent on the time of the 2nd goal)
Tanjong - no draw yet away for Tanjong and only 2 wins, both 0-1 against 9th and 12th, points to the only other alternative, an home win for Gombak.
Have failed to score in 9 of last 13 matches, which again suggests a GOmbak win to nil. Recent 4-3 v Hougang something of an enigma - 3-0 down, draw 3-3 and lost to a 90th minute goal.Only 1 win in last 13 ( and they hate draws so again this points to home win today)
Gombak should score first.
Speculative bet? Try a correct score win to nil here. MAybe the 0-0 is a speculative goer given the most recent head to head? 0-0, 2-0, 3-0 correct score potential for me.
Gombak - have not conceded in 2 2011 head to heads but what do we make of the 0-0 last time? ( call for a 0-0 insurance bet?)
No draw in 12 at home for Gombak. 6 of 7 home wins have been to nil so if you expect a win, then there is the potential for a correct score to nil, to enhance the odds. Gomb have won 2-0 and 3-0 against 10th and 12th so the evidence is building for a scoreline without conceding. 5 wins and a draw in last 6 overall , with 4 clean sheets sees Gombak in good recent overall form.
The over 2.5 goals might be scuppered by a 2--0 scoreline ( and a successful trade will be solely dependent on the time of the 2nd goal)
Tanjong - no draw yet away for Tanjong and only 2 wins, both 0-1 against 9th and 12th, points to the only other alternative, an home win for Gombak.
Have failed to score in 9 of last 13 matches, which again suggests a GOmbak win to nil. Recent 4-3 v Hougang something of an enigma - 3-0 down, draw 3-3 and lost to a 90th minute goal.Only 1 win in last 13 ( and they hate draws so again this points to home win today)
Gombak should score first.
Speculative bet? Try a correct score win to nil here. MAybe the 0-0 is a speculative goer given the most recent head to head? 0-0, 2-0, 3-0 correct score potential for me.
2pm - FC Vaslui v Dunarea Galati - -1.22 home - romanian cup. I did mention laying ultra short prices is the cups as a bet to nothing yesterday and you would have been successful ( as a trader) as Twente went 1-2 down. Also, Anderlecht at 1.07 went 0-2 down in their Cup match. This is Division 1 v Division 2A. A bit too big for the lays like yesterday ( where liability to win £ 100 was as low as £4!!) .
3pm - Alania Vladikavkaz v Luch-Energiya - 1.26 home - Russian 2nd division not quite on my radar.
4pm - Bate Borisov v Vitebsk - 1.32 home - ditto the Bulgarian top flight.
4pm - Zenit St Petersburg v Volga Nyzhnyi Novgorod - 1.16 home - not on soccerstats but is a league match and odds suggest 3/4 goals win for Zenit.
HEAD TO HEADS
| 18.06.2011 | D1 | Volga N.Novgorod | 0-2 | Zenit St Petersburg |
LEAGUE POSITION - 1st v 13th after 28 matches.
HOME TEAM - Zenit
RECENT HOME FORM -
| Mon | 21/03/11 | PRL | Zenit | 2 - 0 | Anzhi Makhachkala | ||
| Sun | 10/04/11 | PRL | Zenit | 0 - 3 | CSKA Moskva | ||
| Sun | 24/04/11 | PRL | Zenit | 3 - 0 | Krylya Sovetov | ||
| Sun | 08/05/11 | PRL | Zenit | 1 - 1 | Lokomotiv Moskva | ||
| Sun | 15/05/11 | PRL | Zenit | 2 - 2 | Rubin Kazan' | ||
| Sun | 29/05/11 | PRL | Zenit | 3 - 0 | Spartak Moskva | ||
| Tue | 14/06/11 | PRL | Zenit | 4 - 0 | Rostov | ||
| Wed | 22/06/11 | PRL | Zenit | 1 - 0 | Kuban' Krasnodar | ||
| Sun | 26/06/11 | PRL | Zenit | 0 - 0 | Terek Grozny | ||
| Sun | 31/07/11 | PRL | Zenit | 1 - 0 | Spartak Nal'chik | ||
| Sun | 14/08/11 | PRL | Zenit | 1 - 1 | Amkar Perm' | ||
| Sun | 28/08/11 | PRL | Zenit | 5 - 0 | Krasnodar | ||
| Sat | 24/09/11 | PRL | Zenit | 4 - 0 | Tom' Tomsk | ||
| Sat | 15/10/11 | PRL | Zenit | 0 - 0 | Dinamo Moskva |
Only 1 loss at home was v CSKA, not unexpected.
Recent draws against 4th, 11th and 12th.
RECENT FORM OVERALL
Recent draws against 4th, 11th and 12th.
RECENT FORM OVERALL
| Wed | 22/06/11 | PRL | Zenit | 1 - 0 | Kuban' Krasnodar | ||
| Sun | 26/06/11 | PRL | Zenit | 0 - 0 | Terek Grozny | ||
| Sun | 24/07/11 | PRL | Anzhi Makhachkala | 0 - 1 | Zenit | ||
| Sun | 31/07/11 | PRL | Zenit | 1 - 0 | Spartak Nal'chik | ||
| Sat | 06/08/11 | PRL | CSKA Moskva | 0 - 2 | Zenit | ||
| Sun | 14/08/11 | PRL | Zenit | 1 - 1 | Amkar Perm' | ||
| Sat | 20/08/11 | PRL | Krylya Sovetov | 2 - 5 | Zenit | ||
| Sun | 28/08/11 | PRL | Zenit | 5 - 0 | Krasnodar | ||
| Sat | 10/09/11 | PRL | Lokomotiv Moskva | 4 - 2 | Zenit | ||
| Sun | 18/09/11 | PRL | Rubin Kazan' | 2 - 3 | Zenit | ||
| Sat | 24/09/11 | PRL | Zenit | 4 - 0 | Tom' Tomsk | ||
| Sun | 02/10/11 | PRL | Spartak Moskva | 2 - 2 | Zenit | ||
| Sat | 15/10/11 | PRL | Zenit | 0 - 0 | Dinamo Moskva | ||
| Sun | 23/10/11 | PRL | Rostov | 1 - 3 | Zenit |
Only 1 loss in last 18 matches was away to current 3rd placed. Recent draws against 4th and 5th. So dropping points, it would seem, only against the top 5 clubs. 5-2, 4-0 and 1-0 wins against bottom 3, and today's opponents only 4th bottom.
GOAL TRENDS - have kept 8 clean sheets in the last 9 home matches. 5 of last 7 matches at home were under 2.5 goals. The exceptions 4-0 and 5-0 wins v 9th and 16th ( of 16)
GOAL TRENDS - have kept 8 clean sheets in the last 9 home matches. 5 of last 7 matches at home were under 2.5 goals. The exceptions 4-0 and 5-0 wins v 9th and 16th ( of 16)
STREAKS - unbeaten in 12 at home. Only 1 goal conceded in last 8 at home.
AWAY TEAM - Volga
RECENT AWAY FORM -
| Mon | 21/03/11 | PRL | Spartak Moskva | 1 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sun | 10/04/11 | PRL | Rostov | 1 - 3 | Volga | ||
| Sun | 17/04/11 | PRL | Lokomotiv Moskva | 1 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 30/04/11 | PRL | Terek Grozny | 1 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 14/05/11 | PRL | Spartak Nal'chik | 1 - 1 | Volga | ||
| Mon | 30/05/11 | PRL | Amkar Perm' | 1 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Tue | 14/06/11 | PRL | Krasnodar | 4 - 2 | Volga | ||
| Wed | 22/06/11 | PRL | Rubin Kazan' | 2 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sun | 26/06/11 | PRL | Tom' Tomsk | 0 - 3 | Volga | ||
| Sun | 31/07/11 | PRL | Dinamo Moskva | 2 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sun | 21/08/11 | PRL | Kuban' Krasnodar | 5 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sun | 11/09/11 | PRL | Anzhi Makhachkala | 2 - 1 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 24/09/11 | PRL | CSKA Moskva | 3 - 1 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 15/10/11 | PRL | Krylya Sovetov | 0 - 0 | Volga |
1st season in the top flight it would seem. 2 wins away only against 10th and bottom sides, scoring 3 goals in both matches.
1-0, 2-0 and 3-1 losses against Zenit's partners in the top 4.
RECENT OVERALL FORM
Recent wins against 11th and 15th ( of 16) came at home. VOlga have failed to score in their last 3, 2 of those matches were 0-0 against current 12th and 14th.
1-0, 2-0 and 3-1 losses against Zenit's partners in the top 4.
RECENT OVERALL FORM
| Sun | 24/07/11 | PRL | Volga | 0 - 2 | Spartak Moskva | ||
| Sun | 31/07/11 | PRL | Dinamo Moskva | 2 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 06/08/11 | PRL | Volga | 0 - 1 | Rostov | ||
| Sun | 14/08/11 | PRL | Volga | 0 - 0 | Lokomotiv Moskva | ||
| Sun | 21/08/11 | PRL | Kuban' Krasnodar | 5 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 27/08/11 | PRL | Volga | 3 - 1 | Terek Grozny | ||
| Sun | 11/09/11 | PRL | Anzhi Makhachkala | 2 - 1 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 17/09/11 | PRL | Volga | 1 - 0 | Spartak Nal'chik | ||
| Sat | 24/09/11 | PRL | CSKA Moskva | 3 - 1 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 01/10/11 | PRL | Volga | 0 - 0 | Amkar Perm' | ||
| Sat | 15/10/11 | PRL | Krylya Sovetov | 0 - 0 | Volga | ||
| Sat | 22/10/11 | PRL | Volga | 0 - 2 | Krasnodar |
GOAL TRENDS - have failed to score in 8 of 14 away matches.Have conceded 2,5,2,3,0 in last 5 matches, the 0 v 3rd from bottom.
STREAKS - failed to score in last 3 matches.
CONCLUSION/NOTES/STANDOUT STATS -
Zenit - 2 early goals in head to heads away for Zenit as recently as June augurs well for a translation of 1.16 into the requisite 3/4 goals.
Only 1 loss at home for Zenit was against CSKA. Worse case today a draw.
Only 1 loss in last 18 overall, and have scored 4 and 5 against 2 of the bottom 3 ( Volga are 4th from bottom) - again this ties in with 1.16.
Volga - only 2 wins away against 10th and bottom. Have lost away to other top 4 sides, in 2 matches without scoring. Have failed to score in last 3 matches. 2 of those matches 0-0's against 12th and 14th ( in a league of 16) - these 0-0's a concern or are the top Russian sides a distance apart from bottom 6?
Starting point? Well Zenit should not win. Possibility of a win to nil if Volga continue not to score ( they failed to score in 2/3 matches against other top 4 away) .
Speculative? 3-0, 4-0 3-1 correct scores has legs.
0-0 back to lay initially for as long as you dare ( try 20 mins +) incase Volga bring in the defensive attitude of the 2 0-0's in last 3 matches? But what of the 2 goals under 20 minutes for Zenit in the away meeting?
REACTIVE TRADERS - this might be 0-0 at halftime if Volga continue to be tight ( as above). Get stuck in, as Zenit should score. If only 1-0 at halftime, then try over 2.5 goals if value odds are being offered ( as they should)
Zenit - 2 early goals in head to heads away for Zenit as recently as June augurs well for a translation of 1.16 into the requisite 3/4 goals.
Only 1 loss at home for Zenit was against CSKA. Worse case today a draw.
Only 1 loss in last 18 overall, and have scored 4 and 5 against 2 of the bottom 3 ( Volga are 4th from bottom) - again this ties in with 1.16.
Volga - only 2 wins away against 10th and bottom. Have lost away to other top 4 sides, in 2 matches without scoring. Have failed to score in last 3 matches. 2 of those matches 0-0's against 12th and 14th ( in a league of 16) - these 0-0's a concern or are the top Russian sides a distance apart from bottom 6?
Starting point? Well Zenit should not win. Possibility of a win to nil if Volga continue not to score ( they failed to score in 2/3 matches against other top 4 away) .
Speculative? 3-0, 4-0 3-1 correct scores has legs.
0-0 back to lay initially for as long as you dare ( try 20 mins +) incase Volga bring in the defensive attitude of the 2 0-0's in last 3 matches? But what of the 2 goals under 20 minutes for Zenit in the away meeting?
REACTIVE TRADERS - this might be 0-0 at halftime if Volga continue to be tight ( as above). Get stuck in, as Zenit should score. If only 1-0 at halftime, then try over 2.5 goals if value odds are being offered ( as they should)
5pm - Rapid Bucharest v CS Otopeni - 1.31 home - the Romanian Cup sees Division 1 v Division 2 a
| 06.05.2009 | D1 | Rapid Bucuresti | 3-0 | CS Otopeni | |
| 27.10.2008 | D1 | CS Otopeni | 1-2 | Rapid Bucuresti |
545pm - Dordrecht v AZ Alkmaar - 1.28 away - Dutch Cup. No head to heads, and the way AZ have started the season, they are rightfully favourites in this Division 2 v Division 1 clash. Expect goals if the first team for AZ are playing. Both sides' matches feature goals.
630pm - Besiktas v Fenerbahce - 2.74 home - the odds suggest a tight match and with so many cup matches, I thought I would try this match out as it is a rare league match.
HEAD TO HEADS
| 20.02.2011 | D1 | Besiktas JK | 2-4 | Fenerbahçe SK | |
| 19.09.2010 | D1 | Fenerbahçe SK | 1-1 | Besiktas JK | |
| 18.04.2010 | D1 | Fenerbahçe SK | 1-0 | Besiktas JK | |
| 21.11.2009 | D1 | Besiktas JK | 3-0 | Fenerbahçe SK |
LEAGUE POSITION - 6th v 1st after 7 matches and we may suffer from weak trends after so few matches.
HOME TEAM - Besiktas
RECENT HOME FORM - WWL - wins against current 11th ( 1-0) and bottom side ( 3-1) and loss v current 9th side 0-2 might signal vulnerability re the usual solid at home Besiktas. The only team they beat well was the bottom side in the league. Only other win was a 1-0
RECENT FORM OVERALL - LWWWDLW - 2 losses against 9th, home, and 13th , away.Wins all come against teams outside the current top 7 ( and the relevance of league positions is not as pronounced remember after only 8 matches)
GOAL TRENDS -- only 1 home match overs was against bottom side.Besiktas have kept a clean sheet in 3 of last 4 matches ( 2 of which were away). Besiktas have scored 1-0-0-1 in their last 4 matches - vulnerable? Trouble in attack?
STREAKS - 3 without a draw at home.
AWAY TEAM - Fenerbahce
RECENT AWAY FORM - WWW against 9th, 10th and 12th so arguably Besiktas, in current 5th, the toughest opponents away to date.HAve scored 3, 1 and 2 away and conceded 1 in 2 matches.
RECENT OVERALL FORM - WWDWWWD - draws against 8th and 17th at home. Wins against 2nd and 4th ( at home) and as above for away. I know the wins against 2nd and 4th were at home, but with Besiktas 5th, is this an inkling of an ability to perform against the current better sides?
GOAL TRENDS 2/3 away matches over 2.5 goals. Only 3 matches overs so far this season. Have failed to score in only the last match played ( 0-0) 2 of last 3 matches over 2.5 goals.
STREAKS - 3 match away winning streak. 7 without defeat this season.
CONCLUSION/NOTES/STANDOUT STATS - Fenerbahce are unbeaten this season and in last 3 head to heads. Although Besiktas have 2 home wins, 1 was against bottom side and the other only 1-0 - hint of vulnerability? All wins have come against teams outside the top 7 ( albeit only 8 matches) so yet really to play any of the main contenders. Besiktas have scored 1-0-0-1 in last 4 matches - blunt in attack? but conceded only once in last 4 matches ( albeit outside top 7 sides)
As to Fenerbahce, they have won their 3 away matches against current 9th , 10th and 12th. Besiktas , in 5th currently, therefore the highest positioned opponents. Fener are unbeaten this season, the only dropped points occuring c/o 2 draws at home. Fener have scored in all bar 1 match this season.
I must add a caveat that working with 7 matches is not ideal, but I see a Besiktas team flattering to decieve at home ( 3 goals were scored v bottom side and only 1 in other 2 matches), and who have only scored 2 in last 4 matches, against an unbeaten Fener side . I could take a chance on Fener, or lay Besiktas.
REactive traders? Get involved if Besiktas score first as Fener will be keen to maintain their unbeaten run. Look at involvement at halftime if 0-0 or if Besiktas are winning. Possible niggle here? Fener have not met any top sides away yet.
As to Fenerbahce, they have won their 3 away matches against current 9th , 10th and 12th. Besiktas , in 5th currently, therefore the highest positioned opponents. Fener are unbeaten this season, the only dropped points occuring c/o 2 draws at home. Fener have scored in all bar 1 match this season.
I must add a caveat that working with 7 matches is not ideal, but I see a Besiktas team flattering to decieve at home ( 3 goals were scored v bottom side and only 1 in other 2 matches), and who have only scored 2 in last 4 matches, against an unbeaten Fener side . I could take a chance on Fener, or lay Besiktas.
REactive traders? Get involved if Besiktas score first as Fener will be keen to maintain their unbeaten run. Look at involvement at halftime if 0-0 or if Besiktas are winning. Possible niggle here? Fener have not met any top sides away yet.
645pm - Luzern v Lausanne - 1.37 home - I am not happy about playing leagues of only 10 sides, as over familiarity can lead to strange results, but in a day of largely cup matches, it's good to give the betting research template and soccerstats a workout.
HEAD TO HEADS
| 03.08.2011 | D1 | Lausanne-Sport | 0-1 | FC Luzern | |
| 25.02.2006 | D2 | FC Luzern | 1-1 | Lausanne-Sport |
LEAGUE POSITION - 2nd v 10th of 10 after 12 matches. A win takes Luzern top.
HOME TEAM - Luzern
RECENT HOME FORM - DDWWWL - loss against 5th, wins against 1st, 2nd and 8th, and draws v 4th and 6th
RECENT FORM OVERALL - WDWDDWWWWWLL - losses against 4th and 5th home and away 0-1 and 2-1
GOAL TRENDS - last 4 home matches have had 4-4-2-3 goals in them. Have failed to score in only 2 matches this season.
STREAKS - no draw in 4 at home and 7 overall. Have scored in last 5 home matches.
AWAY TEAM - Lausanne
RECENT AWAY FORM - LLLDLL - no win away yet.6-0 and 1-0 losses against 1st and 3rd hint at a win to nil for Luzern? Have scored 2 away against 5th, 6th and 7th
RECENT OVERALL FORM - LLLDLLDLW - win was a 1-0 home win v 6th, the team which beat Lausanne 5-2 away ( hence the unpredictability I mention in 10 team leagues)
GOAL TRENDS - 4 overs, 2 unders away from home.Lausanne have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 matches.Have kept a clean sheet in 2 of last 3 matches, against 6th and 7th and only lost 1-0 v 3rd.
STREAKS - have conceded in last 6 away, no win in last 6 away.
CONCLUSION/NOTES/STANDOUT STATS - I cannot see a Lausanne win. Slight concern they conceded only 1 in last 3 matches. Sign of defensive improvement or just meeting teams worse than Luzern.
0-1 head to head also signalled defense at the fore for Lausanne. A win takes Luzern top so requisite motivation. Last 4 home matches had 4-4-2-3 goals in them. More today? No win away for Lausanne yet, lost 1-0 and 6-0 to 1st and 3rd ( win to nil possible for Luzern?)
Both sides congruent re general trend away from draw.
0-1 head to head also signalled defense at the fore for Lausanne. A win takes Luzern top so requisite motivation. Last 4 home matches had 4-4-2-3 goals in them. More today? No win away for Lausanne yet, lost 1-0 and 6-0 to 1st and 3rd ( win to nil possible for Luzern?)
Both sides congruent re general trend away from draw.
7pm - FC Copenhagen v Brondby - 2.22 home
- I shortisted this match as I thought it was the league, but it is the danish cup. So it is tough to predict.
7pm - NEC Nijmegen v Volendam - 1.49 home - potential shock? Division 1 v Division 2, Division 1side on losing run, Division 2 side on a winning run scoring 3-4-3-2-6
745pm - Go Ahead Eagles v Feyenoord - 1.41 away - Division 2 v Division1 -again go with the odds or leave this Dutch cup alone.
745pm - Palermo v Lecce - 1.58 home
HEAD TO HEADS
| 06.02.2011 | D1 | US Lecce | 2-4 | US Palermo | |
| 26.09.2010 | D1 | US Palermo | 2-2 | US Lecce | |
| 15.03.2009 | D1 | US Palermo | 5-2 | US Lecce |
LEAGUE POSITION - 11th v 19th of 20 after 7 matches. Will Lecce's poor start continue away?
HOME TEAM - Palermo
RECENT HOME FORM - WWW scoring 4-3-2 against Inter Milan, Cagliari and Siena. 2-0 win v Siena somewhat flattering with a 90th minute penalty. palermo are yet to play any of the current bottom 4.
RECENT FORM OVERALL - WLWDWLL - recent losses against current 5th and 8th , AC Milan and Roma away from home.
GOAL TRENDS - 2 from 3 overs at home.Palermo have failed to score away from home ( including last 2 matches overall)Palermo have kept only 1 clean sheet at home.
STREAKS - 3 match winning streak at home.
AWAY TEAM - Lecce
RECENT AWAY FORM - WLD - lost to Siena ( Palermo beat them 2-0) - beat Bologna ( current 17th) and drew 0-0 with Genoa ( current 7th)
RECENT OVERALL FORM - LWLLLDL - 3-0 up against AC Milan in a match I mentioned previously ( lost 3-4) 4 losses at home against 2nd, 5th, 6th and 12th.
GOAL TRENDS - Have failed to score in 3 of the last 4 matches then suddenly go 3-0 up at home against the mighty AC Milan! 1 of 3 aways over 2.5 goals. 2 clean sheets away is interesting.
STREAKS - 2 away without a win, 5 overall without a win.
CONCLUSION/NOTES/STANDOUT STATS - Home team has only played 3 matches at home and away team only 3 matches away so of course trends will be extremely inaccurate. What can we glean from this handful of matches? Well, Palermo enjoy playing at home, scoring 4-3-2, but have failed to score away. Lecce have failed to score in 2 away matches and have kept 2 clean sheets in 3 matches. What to make of Lecce's 3 goals ( albeit at home) against AC MIlan?
For me, this looks Palermo's match to lose if they can continue their goalscoring vein at home. They have not played bottom 4 at home yet so difficult to gauge how they will handle strugglers ( there is usually a pattern with some teams against top 1/3rd, middle 1/3rd and strugglers in bottom 1/3rd). History points to goals in head to heads although of course so few games means trends are weak.
For me, this looks Palermo's match to lose if they can continue their goalscoring vein at home. They have not played bottom 4 at home yet so difficult to gauge how they will handle strugglers ( there is usually a pattern with some teams against top 1/3rd, middle 1/3rd and strugglers in bottom 1/3rd). History points to goals in head to heads although of course so few games means trends are weak.
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