Champions League
2009-09-15 - Besiktas vs Manchester United
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Manchester United who finished runnersup to Barcelona in last season's final will be keen to get off to a good start when they travel to Turkey to face Besiktas.
After the 3-1 win against Tottenham in the Premiership, Manchester United will be confident of getting a win here after such a terrific performance from the Red Devils. In their group they have to travel to Russia as well as Turkey and a tough test in Germany against Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg.
Besiktas comes into this match after losing the Istanbel derby to Galatasaray 3-0 and will be eager to restore some pride on home soil. United will know after previous meetings with Galatasaray and Fenerbache what to expect when they step foot at the Inonu Stadium.
As it stands now Besiktas are Turkey's only hope in the competition. But their season have started of badly managing just six points from their first five games.Other than the losss of defender defender Ibrahim Toraman they will have a full strength squad at their disposal.
For goalkeeper Rustu Recber he will not have fond memories facing United as Wayne Rooney put three goals past him on his United debut in a 6-2 win over Fenerbache at Old Trafford in 2004.
Besiktas will look towards Nihat Kahveci to get the goals in this match after he returned to Besiktas following a seven years stay in Spain playing for Real Sociedad and Villarreal.
The last time Besiktas faced an English side they were beaten 8-0 at Anfield which was a record Champions League loss back in 2007.
For United, they will haveRio Ferdinand back in the side after he came through the full 90 minutes against Tottenham. John O'Shea will also start this match after he came through the match against Tottenham without any problems following his International exertions.
With Ferguson expecting to make some changes we could see the likes of Michael Carrick, Nani and Park Ji-Sung playing here tonight. The Red Devils re still without the likes of Goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar (hand), Gabriel Obertan (back), Rafael (shoulder) and Owen Hargreaves (knees) due to injuries.
Take Manchester United to win here and give the 1 ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Manchester United to win 2-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Manchester United to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Manchester United and give the 1 ball here.
