Champions League Qualifiers August 25 - 26

[clubgowi]

Maccabi Tel Aviv- FC Basel I am very keen on the away win here, Maccabi Tel Aviv forced a 2-2 draw in the first leg, courtesy of a brace from star player Eran Zahavi, who now has six goals in the competition this season, despite creating just five attempts on goal in Basel. That puts them in the driving seat in that a win, or any low scoring draw would see them progress, but there is still a lot of pressure now on the hosts, they have already lost at home to Viktoria Plzen (1-2) in the previous round and also conceded twice here in their domestic opener at the weekend. They did rest a lot of players for that, but still started Zahavi which seemed odd, but he is just so key to everything they do offensively, however, he is surely going to come in for very special attention from the visitors this evening. FC Basel are Champions League veterans, having made that stage in four of the last five seasons, including progressing from a group containing Liverpool and Real Madrid last year. They have got used to the money the competition brings and might even have losely budgeted for it this season, there will definitely be good bonuses on the line. This is far from a trip into the unknown for the Swiss giants, as they knocked Maccabi out of both the Champions and Europa League in 2013-14, which must be some kind of record and so, it will be their third recent visit here, they have yet to lose to the Israeli side in five meetings and in truth, on later reflection, would probably have taken as much confidence out of their domination of the first leg than disappointment at conceding that late equaliser. 85 UEFA ranking places between these two, which is probably flattering to the home side if anything, but an indication of their respective ability and no real "surprise" factor for Maccabi to cling to. Away win. FC Basel -0.5 ball 2.16 asian line/Sportmarket.

[aceofspades]

Malmo v Celtic I've gone for the draw here at 13/5 (bet365). Celtic bring a 3-2 lead here, with that last minute goal changing the complexion of the tie. Malmo go in knowing that any kind of win will probably see them through so I expect them to attack from the off, leaving gaps which can be exploited with Celtics considerable pace. Malmo have a good home record but I believe Celtic are the better team and they will cancel each other out. Draw @ 13/5 (bet365)

[malabgd]

AS Monaco v Valencia CF AS Monaco: Costa (0/0 m), Moutinho (2/0 m), Abdennour (0/0 d) Valencia CF: Diego Alves (0/0 g), André Gomes (0/0 m) Shakhtar Donetsk v Rapid Wien Shakhtar Donetsk: Stepanenko (2/0 m, doubtful), Krivtsov (0/0 d), Wellington Nem (0/0 f) Rapid Wien: Stangl (5/1 d), Schrammel (1/0 d), Kuen (0/0 m) Daily updated injuries and suspensions information from more then 50 football leagues and competitions at: www.injuriesandsuspensions.com

[mihdum]

I'm thinking all games will go over tonight. Btw, it's my Bday, beers all around for you guys!

[reddevil93]

Any views on club brugge v United game tomorrow ?

[Wilton]

Love me like you do

[viko1905]

Any views on club brugge v United game tomorrow ?

Brugge leads with 1-0, then miss a penalty(saved by Romero), in the late minutes of the second half when it seems like Brugge are just about to score the 2nd and knockout United the reds score a goal from offside position and it finishes 1:1. Odds for that? Beside the joke i think there is some value in the draw, United are pretty happy with the first game late 3rd goal and having tough away game at Swansea in the weekend i suppose they will try to maintain their players powers a bit. In the other hand Brugge played decent at OT and i believe they will try to win this one but its pretty crazy to think they can overtake United's 2 goal lead.

[delfino]

Apoel to beat Astana @2 offered by tipico Deal of the day according to my criteria I watched the first leg in Astana. Surface was very fast due to synthetic grass. Apoel players totally unusual in such surface. During first half, Astana were looking better. They missed a couple of chances. The referee however, did not allow a clear penalty for Apoel when the score was 0-0. After one minute, Astana scored the only goal of the match In second half, Apoel was better, and also missed a couple of clear chances to equalise. I noticed that Astana is a weak team, and nothing of that team impressed me. Here in Cyprus i can not imagine any other result than home win. Apoel will start very strongly, and i predict that Astana players will not even have any chance to breath. There are some issues about Apoel coach and some of the new players. But tonight everything is on Apoel side. Apoel probable line up : Waterman-Antoniades-Serghio-Carlao-Astiz-Morais-Charalampides/or Leal/ Makrides-De Vincenti-Stilic-Piatkowski Good luck!

[draganblazevski]

Apoel to beat Astana @2 offered by tipico Deal of the day according to my criteria I watched the first leg in Astana. Surface was very fast due to synthetic grass. Apoel players totally unusual in such surface. During first half, Astana were looking better. They missed a couple of chances. The referee however, did not allow a clear penalty for Apoel when the score was 0-0. After one minute, Astana scored the only goal of the match In second half, Apoel was better, and also missed a couple of clear chances to equalise. I noticed that Astana is a weak team, and nothing of that team impressed me. Here in Cyprus i can not imagine any other result than home win. Apoel will start very strongly, and i predict that Astana players will not even have any chance to breath. There are some issues about Apoel coach and some of the new players. But tonight everything is on Apoel side. Apoel probable line up : Waterman-Antoniades-Serghio-Carlao-Astiz-Morais-Charalampides/or Leal/ Makrides-De Vincenti-Stilic-Piatkowski Good luck!

delfino please write some bet from cirus liga you are a no1