GREEK LEAGUE BETTING PICK - LARISA V XANTHI

Greek League

2006-03-13 - Larisa vs Xanthi

A Sports Betting Pick by Censor

Larisa (8th 30 pts 8-2-1 at home)

Larisa are 6th in the table, 2 points below 6th Atromitos, and are ambitious for an Uefa Cup spot. They are good at home in front of the fans, and they are based on their home ground in their effort for an Uefa Cup spot. They are much motivated for the game, and next week they face Atromitos away in another desicive game for an Uefa Cup spot. They come from a draw away vs Kalamaria in a game they scored 2 late goals. A team with good offensive line. In this game they will miss regular Hloros (F).

Xanthi (5th 35 pts 3-1-7 away)

Xanthi are 5th in the table, 3 points above 6th Atromitos, and are also ambitious for an Uefa Cup spot. They are also motivated for the game, and also next week they face Olympiakos at home. They come from a home win 1-0 vs Egaleo with a good performance. A team with good defense, as travellers they play with counters. In this game they will miss regular Sikof (D) that missed the previous game as well. Regular Barkoglou (M), that missed the previous game, is doubtfull.

Form

Xanthi - Egaleo 1-0
Iraklis - Xanthi 2-0
Xanthi - Atromitos 1-0
Levadiakos - Xanthi 0-2

Kalamaria - Larisa 2-2
Larisa - OFI 1-0
Larisa - PAOK 2-1
AEK - Larisa 1-0

Past results

This season Xanthi - Larisa 1-0
2005 Larisa - Xanthi 1-0 (Cup)

Verdict

A desicive game for an Uefa Cup spot, especially for the home team, and a derby between two of the more important teams from province. Larisa are the favourites given the home ground, and the motivation. Xanthi will defend mainly for the draw. Note that this is the last game of the round in A Ethniki, and in the previous 7 this weekend there was not a draw so far. A possible under given Xanthi good defense and the predicted rainfall can help in that. The home win looks the more possible result, but a coverage in the draw is necessary.

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