UEFA CUP BETTING PICK - BAYERN MUNICH V ZENIT ST. PETERSBURG

UEFA Cup

2008-04-24 - Bayern Munich vs Zenit St. Petersburg

A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser

Analysis:

Bayern Munich had a poor season last year but now they are on course to win four trophies at stake having already claimed the League Cup and last weekend they captured the German Cup by beating Borussia Dortmund. Now they are on course to win their domestic league title as well as the UEFA Cup, Europe's second biggest prize at stake.

They will however not be at full strength as Luca Toni who has been scoring goals for them of late received a booking in the 3-3 draw with Getafe in their last round which means he is suspended for this tie. The German giants will have to depend on German International Miroslav Klose here to get the goals.

In the last round Bayern Munich needed two extra time goals to see off Spanish side Getafe in the quarter-finals stage. Otmar Hitzfield has stated to his team that they must not under-estimate Zenit as they are the strongest opponents they will face in the competition.

But Bayern Munich still has a very good attack as they have scored 32 goals entroute to the semi-finals now. But Hitzfeld has stated that he will also concentrate on defence as they must restrict their opponents from scoring as well.

Bayern Munich knows home ground advantage is vital in the first leg so they will go for as many goals as they can score here.

Let's take a look at Bayern Munich's lat three home games. They beat Borussia Dortmund in their last Bundesliga match 5-0, prior to that tbey beat Bochum 3-1, but they did drew with stubborn Getafe 1-1 in the UEFA Cup.

As for Zebit, they are only playing the UEFA Cup as their domestic season is over. Their last three away UEFA Cup games have seen them beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 (which was a surprise result), lost to Marseille 3-1 and lost to Villarreal 2-1.

I will go for Bayern Munich to win here, but the visitors could get a goal here as they have been on target on every away match in the past three UEFA Cup games on their travels.

Take Bayern Munich and give the 1 ball here.

Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser

The Pick :

BEST BETTING TIP :

Take Bayern Munich to win here.