Romanian League
2010-05-22 - Poli Iasi vs Unirea Urziceni
A Sports Betting Pick by ROzsolt
Football: Romania: Liga 1
“Emil Alexandrescu” stadium, Iasi
Saturday 22 May, 2010 Kickoff time: 16:30 GMT+2
Poli Iasi (16th) W-7 D-10 L-16 27:48
Poli Iasi is in a desperate situation, they still have some mathematical chances left, but even if they win here, they still need Craiova to make a wrong step against Otelul Galati. In case of equality of points Poli Iasi has the advantage of direct games.
On paper they may still have chances but if we take a look at their latest performances than this team does not deserve to play another year in the first league. Last stage they were humiliated by Gloria Bistrita, 5-0. In fact they haven’t won any of their last 13 games.
The worst news is yet to come, Poli Iasi will have 9 absences for this game, their best scorer Paun is suspended and there is a list of 8 players who are injured. In addition midfielders Viveiros and Onicas are doubtful.
The first game this season between them ended up in a 2-0 victory of Unirea Urziceni. In their last 3 travels to Iasi, Urziceni won all 3 games.
Last 5 Poli Iasi home results :
11.05.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 32 Poli Iasi 0-0 FC Brasov
02.05.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 30 Poli Iasi 1-1 Gaz Metan Medias
18.04.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 28 Poli Iasi 1-1 Otelul Galati
08.04.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 26 Poli Iasi 0-2 CFR Cluj
27.03.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 24 Poli Iasi 0-0 International Arges
Unirea Urziceni (2nd) W-17 D-12 L-4 51:25
Unirea didn’t managed to defend their title but in the end nobody was expecting that. Even though winning the championship last year was a surprise, this season they proved that they are a strong side that can fight for the championship in the years to come.
With this second position (they cannot lose it anymore, the results from this stage doesn’t matter) they will play in the UCL qualifiers, but there is a low probability that they will progress to the group stage, considering the opponents they will met.
Urziceni are a professional club that made their way up to the top by hard work and seriousity. That is why I am expecting them to obtain a positive result here.
Last 5 Unirea Urziceni away results :
11.05.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 32 Gloria Bistrita 0 - 0 Unirea Urziceni
25.04.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 29 U Craiova 1 - 4 Unirea Urziceni
10.04.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 27 FC Vaslui 1 - 1 Unirea Urziceni
02.04.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 25 Astra Ploiesti 0 - 2 Unirea Urziceni
22.03.2010 Liga 1 Etapa 23 Apulum Alba Iulia 1 - 2 Unirea Urziceni
The Betting Verdict
The only reason bookmakers gave Unirea such a big price is that they have nothing to fight for, they cannot progress or lose their position.
In my opinion 2.6 for Unirea’s win has a great value considering how poor their opponents are and the problems they have.
The desperation and the fact that the home side must win this game cannot be translated in actually winning the game.
The Pick :
Poli Iasi 0-1 Unirea Urziceni
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Unirea Urziceni to win at 2.60 at Ladbrokes or UnibetOr a safer Unirea DNB at 1.73 Victor Chandler
