International
2008-03-26 - Scotland vs Croatia
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Scotland's new boss George Burley will not have it easy in his first game in charge the national side. He is missing at least seven regulars in his side due to injury and to make matters worse, they have failed to win a friendly at Hampden Park since March 1996 when they saw off Australia.
Besides this match, Burley also has the task of playing against the likes of Czech Republic and Northern Ireland to come before they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign as like England they are also not involved in Euro 2008.
The likes of James McFadden, Stephen Pearson, Barry Robson, Allan McGregor, Barry Ferguson, Lee McCulloch and Christian Dailly are all out due to injuries for this match. The consolation is that they will have Manchester United's Darren Fletcher, who has recovered from the virus which caused him to miss the 3-0 win over Liverpool last weekend.
Celtic captain Stephen McManus will Captain the side here today but Burley is keeping mum on his final selection and keep it to the last minute before naming his final eleven.
As for Croatia, as we know they are without striker Eduardo who is out after the horrific injury suffered playing for Arsenal. Croatia is boosted by the availability of Ivan Klasnic and Igor Budan. For this match though.
Croatia captain Niko Kovac will lead the side out tonight while Spartak Moscow keeper Stipe Pletikosa will start in goal.
Take Croatia on level ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Croatia to win 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Croatia to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Croatia on level ball here.
