Champions League
2011-10-18 - FC Otelul Galati vs Manchester United
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Manchester United like their City neighbours Manchester City goes into this match aiming to register their first win when they come up against Otelul Galati tonight. They started out with a draw against Benfica and then was shocked at home against Basel on home soil.
Despite being in cruise control against Basel, thanks to a double from Danny Welbeck,but a second-half fightback saw the visitors leading at Old Trafford only for Ashley Youngto snatch a late 3-3 draw.
Meanwhile, Otelul have no points from their opening two Group C fixtures having lost 2-1 away to Basel before going down to a 1-0 defeat on home soil to Benfica. The match has been moved 118 miles away as the game is being played in Bucharest's 55,600-capacity national stadium due to the fact that their home stadium can only hold 13,500 people.
This will be the Red Devils secxond trip to Romania, having beaten Dinamo Bucharest in a qualifier seven years ago.
Team News :
Star striker Wayne Rooney is set to be restored to United's starting lineup after coming off the bench to play against Liverpool.
England international Rio Ferdinand, who was also rested for their away game at Benfica last month, is however out of the side.
Nemanja Vidic returns to the backline after Ferguson decided not the risk the Serbian in last weekend's draw with Liverpool after just recovered from a calf injury.
Dimitar Berbatov, who also missed the Anfield match is included in the travelling party while Phil Jones has recovered from a knock he picked up in Saturday's 1-1 draw. Midfielder Tom Cleverley (foot) and Brazilian defender Rafael (shoulder) remain out of the side with injuries.
The Romanian champions have only two wins from seven home games this season, and have lost five of their last nine competitive fixtures. Manager Dorinel Munteanu is boosted ahead of the game by the news that Cornel Rapa and Gabriel Paraschiv returned from injury ahead of this match.
Prediction :
Take Manchester United to win and clear the handicap!
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Otelul 0-3 Manchester United
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Manchester United to win.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Main Bet:
Take Manchester United -1 3/4 AH
Take Manchester United -1 3/4 AH
