Rubin - Dynamo Kyiv
Football: Champions League 2009/2010
Wednesday, 24th Novermber 2009. Kickoff 18:30

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Rubin Kazan (Russia)

Rubin have become Russian champions for the second time in a row after their main title competitors Spartak collapsed in the Moscow derby. All celebrations will have to be put aside as Bedyev's men enter the most important stage of their Champions' League campaign.Rubin is with full squad available. Only casualty is defensive midfielder Rafal Murawski.

After playing two tactical back to back games against Barcelona - Kurban Berdyev can finally field a more offensive oriented line up. Alexandr Bukharov should take the usual lone striker position, which automatically moves Alejandro Dominguez a bit deeper down the pitch.

Argentinean wizard was not involved in the golden match against Zenit over the week-end due to the condition in his loan contract. Most probably the right back position will be occupied by more offensive minded Vitaly Kaleshin rather than Georgian international Lasha Salukvadze.

During the recent interview Kurban Berdyev revealed, that the players have been working without salary and bonus payments for 3 months now,After successfully winning the duel against Pep Guardiola Russian tactician Kurban Berdiev should surely make necessary conclusions following the first round 1-3 defeat in Kiev.

His vis-a-vis Valery Gazzaev used to work with CSKA Moscow for ages and naturally Berdiev is aware of what Dinamo holds in store on Tuesday. Visitors have serious problems in the center of defense (both regular center backs are out), so look for Rubin to apply extra pressure through the center and for left winger Alexandr Ryazantsev pull far to the right.

Expected formation and line up :

Rubin Kazan (4-2-3-1)
Sergey Rizhikov,
Vitaly Kaleshin, Cesar Navas, Roman Sharonov, Cristian Ansaldi, Christian Noboah, Serguey Semak,
Gokdeniz Karadeniz, Alexandr Ryazantsev, Alejandro Domingues,
Alexandr Bukharov

Dynamo Kyiv (Ukraine)

Dynamo dropped to the bottom of Group F after the home defeat to Inter in the previous round. Ukranian champions have a reasonable problem in the center of defense as Yevgen Khacheridi has been ruled out for about a month and Leandro Almeida is suspended. Badr El-Kaddouri remains a long-term casualty. Alexandr Aliev sustained an injury during the training session on Monday evening and is ruled out.

Valery Gazzaev should be happy to see Olexandr Shovkovsky take his position between the sticks as his understudy Bogush made a total mess of his two games vs. Inter. The necessary confidence is restored, however Khacheridi's injury adds new woes to the back line. Ayla Yussuf combined with Leandro Almeida in the center of defense as Dynamo welcomed arch-rivals Shakhtar over the week-end.

Despite keeping a clean-sheet in the 3-0 victory - the experimental duo looked far from convincing and could be reviewed on Tuesday evening. Pap Diakhate will surely get a starting role as Leandro Almeida is unavailable due to suspension - a long-term transfer target for many European clubs.

Expected formation and line up
Dynamo Kyiv (4-2-3-1)
Olexandr Shovkovskiy,
Roman Eremenko, Ayila Yussuf, Pape Diakité or Betao, Gerson Magrao, Taras Mikhalik, Ognen Vukojevic,
Milos Ninkovic, Andryi Shevchenko, Andriy Yarmolenko,
Artem Milevskiy

Betting advice

After the 1-3 loss in Kiev and the way Rubin had played after the break many supporters raised speculations about the match being a fixed affair.

And with all the gossip with the new betting scandal unfolding in Europe I would not be at all surprised to find out the actual truth.

Anyway, I’ve been continually going against Rubin during their CL campaign, but this time they face Dynamo at the right moment and should win.

The Statistics :

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Rubin(-0.25) @ 1.73 with Bet365