Saturn Moscow Region-Dynamo Moscow
Football: Russian Premier League
Saturday, 18th September 2010. Kickoff 17:30 CET

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Saturn Moscow (13)

Saturn can still feel the cold breath of relegation zone as their season has gone from good to bad once again. With 3 defeats in last 4 games and a packed casualty list club from Moscow Region can’t look forward to the match against Dynamo. Saturn has one of the most experienced squads in the league so temporary downtrends can’t seriously affect their morale. At the same time, according to circulating rumors club is struggling financially. In this case team’s inconsistency is perfectly understandable.

No matter whom Gordeev decides to use instead of the unavailable defenders – the back line will be seriously weakened. Nominal right midfielder Denis Boyarintsev has the skills to work as a right back instead of Angbwa. Nakhushev returns from suspension to give the team more offensive threat with his runs and set-pieces. Finally either Vorobyev or Makhmudov will stand in for cumbersome old defensive midfielder Evseev offering more mobility, on the other hand, hardly compensating for the inevitable loss of charisma and experience.

Dynamo Moscow (9)

Dynamo is working hard to get into the European cup zone and currently sit 3 points adrift from cherished 6th position. Prolific striker Kevin Kuranyi is scoring virtually in every game and the rest of the team seems to be reviving, at least emotionally. Regular center back Fernandez is still injured.

Dynamo should have exactly the same line up, which beat Terek Grozny 3-1 a week ago. Vice-captain Dmitry Khokhlov could be the only possible addition. Veteran was left at the bench in order not to take any risks following his recent injury. Adrian Ropotan left a good impression alongside another defensive midfielder Duimovic, hence the duo looks good to continue in Ramenskoe.

Betting advice

Dynamo will be feeling like home at Ramenskoe because Saturn has possibly the poorest avrg. attendance in the league. Level ball handicap would’ve been a good offer by asian bookies, but they sat it right at 0.25 advantage to the visitors.

Weather forecast suggest it will be raining in time for kick-off, so heavy pitch should put both sides to the test. Saturn has a disadvantage in this aspect,too.

Consider the possibility of hosts running out of steam eventually and Dynamo to prevail.

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Dynamo Moscow (-0.25) @ 1.97 with Bet365;
Consider Dynamo (0) @ 1.60 with Bet365;