Champions League
2008-04-02 - Fenerbahce SK vs Chelsea F.C
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Yesterday we saw how one of the Champions Lague debutants got beaten at home in the form of Schalke 04 going out to experienced Barcelona losing 0-1, will we see a similar thing today as Fenerbahce who are in the quarter-finals for the first time succumb to the pressure playing against Chelsea who have had much better experience at this stage of the competition.
Fenerbahce's coach Zico highlighted how important it is for them to get a win in the first leg especially playing at home The former Brazilian Captain have said that the Turkish outfit faces one of their history and asked his players to concentrate to achieve their goal against Chelsea who will no doubt start out as favourites here today.
Zico will hope that playmaker Alex can give a good performance in this match considering that he scored twice in their last match last weekend when they beat city rivals Besiktas 2-1. That result gave them new hopein their quest to land the Turkish title now. Zico now wants his boys to fully concentrate on the match with Chelsea as the win over Besiktas is already history.
Another piece of good news is that Brazilian Roberto Carlos who played with Real Madrid before could start this match after been injured in their first leg of the last 16 with Sevilla. The home side is also boosted by the news that midfielder Ugur Boral who got injured against Besiktas is likely to be fit for this match. They will miss the services of Gokhan Gonul who is suspended for this match but will have Onder Turaci come in as his replacement.
As for Chelsea in their last six games they have not been beaten managing five wins and a draw. They had to struggle to a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough last weekend to remain close to Manchester United in the title race for the Premiership crown. However, they have been beaten in both the FA Cup to Barnsley and also in the Carling Cup Final by Tottenham to leave the Champions League as their best chance of landing a trophy this season.
Grant will welcome back Frank Lampard after he missed last Sunday's win over Boro with a stomach upset. Didider Drogba is expected to lead the attack after recovering from a knock at the weekend but goalkeeper Petr Cech is doubtful with an ankle injury here.
Go for Fenerbahce with the home crowd support not to lose this match here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Fenerbahce to win 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Fenerbahce to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Fenerbahce and accept the 1/4 ball here.
