Europa League
2013-05-02 - Benfica vs Fenerbahce
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : UEFA Europa League
Thursday 2nd May 2013 – Kickoff time 21:05
Match Preview :
Fenerbahce comes into this match with a slim 1-0 win from the first leg and will be kicking themselves they failed to score more then a goal after hitting the woodwork on three occasions and creating numerous opportunities throughout the match.
And while Fenerbahce are yet to lose in six away matches in this season's competition Benfica are unbeaten in the UEFA Europa League campaigns. They won all three of their ties played at home. They are also unbeaten in 13 games at home in their domestic campaign, winning 11 and drawing 2 of them with no defeats.
The Turkish side will not want to be reminded that the last time they came to Benfica back in 1975, they were thrashed 7-0!
Form:
Benfica - W D D W W W
Fenerbahce - D W D L W W
Team News :
Benfica Team News :
Benfica do not have any suspension worries, however striker Rui Fonte will be absent with a knee injury.
FenerbahceTeam News :
Mehmet Topal and Cameroon striker Pierre Webo will miss this match as they are suspended.
Possible lineups
Benfica: Moraes; Garay, Pereira, Melgarejo, Jardel; Aimar, Matic, Salvio, Gomes; Cardozo, John
Fenerbahce: Demirel; Yobo, Ziegler, Korkmaz, Gonul; Raul Meireles, Sahin, Baroni, Krasic; Kuyt, Sow
Prediction:
Go for Benfica and give the 1 1/4 ball.
The Pick :
Benfica 2-0 Fenerbahce
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Benfica and give the 1 1/4 ball.
