FC Moskva v Krylia Sovetov Samara
Football: Russian Premier League 2009/2010
Sunday, 18th October 2009 - 14:15

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FC Moskva (6th)

Moskva is on the verge of dropping out from the battle for the top 5 finish. Another loss of points in Rostov na Donu against local Rostov, has moved Bojovic’ men to the 6th place. With Lokomotiv, Zenit, CSKA and Spartak going so strong – it doesn’t seem likely Moskva will manage to fit into this company.

When Premier league’s big guns were going through difficult times Bojovic’ team simply managed to take advantage and climb as high as the second place. But ever since the main rivals found the right rhythm, Moskva has been steadily moving in the wrong direction.

Perhaps the 2-2 draw against Rostov in the previous round is the best illustration of team’s current struggles. After falling behind 2-0, Moskva did find the right spirit to save at least a point – but psychologically and morally the players start to look devastated.

One of Moskva’s most creative players – attacking midfielder Edgaras Cesnauskis is suspended.

Krylia Sovetov(10th)

Will Bojovic manage to increase their self-belief? Well, Krylia did look as a comfortable opponent for this occasion right until Leonid Slutskey was fired. 38-year old specialist was finally shown to the door after a spell of unconvincing displays. Krylia Sovetov pulled off a 4 game streak without a single scored goal.

Against Kuban in Krasnodar and Spartak Nalchik in Samara the team failed to even create any danger up front. Such offensive impotence and unwillingness to fight was too much for the board of directors.

Yury Gazzaev, former head coach of First Division side Kamaz Naberezhnie Chelni, has been appointed. This is a new challenge for the well-known specialist, who is yet to work in the Premier League. Krylia has nothing to fight for in the last rounds except for home supporters.

Majority of fans has turned their backs on the team recently, probably the main objective is to make up for the wasted season and bring back people to the stadium.

Betting advice

Krylia go into the match under new coach.With the offered odds in Asian market value is certainly with the visitors.

Krylia have been under performing due to emotional factors, I hope the old trick with the change of coach will do its' job.

After all - on paper they are equal.

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Krylia Sovetov +0.5 goal
Bet365 has them @ 1.85 while Ladbrokes are more generous @ 1.92.