World Cup
2008-09-06 - Armenia vs Turkey
A Sports Betting Pick by Tarantula
FIFA World Cup 2010 European Qualifiers
Saturday 6th September 2008 - KO 17:00
Armenia
Armenia had its most successful tournament in its history at Euro 2008 Qualifying. They had 9 points in 12 matches and conceded 13 goals.
Armenia were a little unlucky as they lost 5 games 1-0. The important points they got was 1-0 victory against Poland, and draw against Serbia 0-0 and Portugal 1-1 at home stadium.
Armenia have changed 4 managers in the last 4 years as they search for regualr wins. Their current manager is Vartan Minasyan, who is well known with his defensive tactics.
Turkey
Turkey was one of the semi-finalists of Euro 2008. Nothing changed for Turkey since Euro 2008. The manager Fatih Terim is still at manager position.
Turkey lost many points at Euro 2008 Qualifying Stage and is aware to put serious efforts on all matches whoever the opponent is. Nihat Kahveci, Hamit Altıntop, Sabri will not play because of injury.
Before the game starts, politics will go ahead of football at the media. But only the players will speak when the game starts.
Both of the teams will play to win the match. Armenian players will be national hero, if they win the match. On the other hand Turkey do not want to lose points.
ANALYSIS
Armenia aways have been always hard for the teams that have high technical ability because of the ground. They try to discourage the away team with lots of fouls.
Last 8 games of Armenia at home stadium :
26.03.08 W 1-0 vs. Kazakhstan
06.02.08 L 0-2 vs. İceland
21.11.07 L 0-1 vs. Kazakhstan
13.10.07 D 0-0 vs. Serbia
22.08.07 D 1-1 vs. Portugal
06.06.07 W 1-0 vs. Poland
07.10.06 D 0-0 vs. Finland
06.09.06 L 0-1 vs. Belgium
THE VERDICT
About this match, I think Armenia will try to keep their defence tight and find a goal without conceding. But Turkey will not let them with their young and talented squad.
I am awaiting a Turkey win by 1-0 ... but the best bet for the game is under 2.5 goals which is around 1.80 odds
The Pick :
Armenia 0-1 Turkey
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take UNDER 2.5 GOALS as the best paying bet.
