GREEK LEAGUE BETTING PICK - OLYMPIAKOS V LARISA

Greek League

2006-03-22 - Olympiakos vs Larisa

A Sports Betting Pick by Censor

The game is for the semifinals of Greek Cup. There will be a second leg at Larisa.

Olympiakos (1st 63 pts 11-0-1 at home)

Olympiakos are first in the table and almost already the Champions. A team with good offensive line, they are strong at home in front of their fans. In the previous round they eliminated Xanthi. This weekend they lost at Xanthi for the League, in a crucial game for the home team. The Cup is a target of the team. They will try to seal qualification from this game, as Larisa are strong at home. They will miss regular Georgatos (D), also Dani (F), Babagida (F). On the contrary regular Toure (M) returns in the squad.

Larisa (6th 34 pts 0-5-7 away)

Larisa are 6th in the table along with PAOK. They are ambitious for an Uefa Cup spot. But also the Cup is traditionally a target of the team. In the previous round they eliminated Akratitos. This weekend they had a draw away vs Atromitos, a positive result for them against another contender for an Uefa Cup spot. Larisa will try to keep a low score in this game, keeping their chances for qualification alive for the second leg at home. They will have the help of their fans, still they will be the minority in the stadium. In this game they will miss regular Gavrilopoulos (F) that missed the previous game as well. Regular Vela Junior (M) returns in the squad, also regular Sherban (M) will play but is not completely fit.

Form

Xanthi - Olympiakos 1-0
Olympiakos - Kalamaria 2-1
Olympiakos - OFI 4-0
PAOK - Olympiakos 1-2

Atromitos - Larisa 0-0
Larisa - Xanthi 3-1
Kalamaria - Larisa 2-2
Larisa - OFI 1-0

Past results

This season Olympiakos - Larisa 4-0

Verdict

Olympiakos are the big favourites in this game. They are better team, strong at home, and motivted for the game. Larisa are also motivated for the Cup. They will play mainly defensively, something unusual for them. The odds for the home win are low but fair for the low odds backers. It can be a part of a combo. Predictions for o/u are difficult as Olympiakos have good offensive line but Larisa will defend. Olympiakos will probably cover the line in the Asian as they will try to seal qualification from this game and press for some goals.

The Pick :

BEST BETTING TIP :

Consider the home win as a part of a combo.