Dutch EreDivision
2012-03-21 - De Graafschap vs FC Twente
A Sports Betting Pick by Erik
Football : Netherlands : Eredivisie
Wednesday 21st March 2012 - Kickoff 18:30
Let's put it this way ... De Graafschap is in trouble. Big trouble.
De Graafschap (18th)
Home 2-0-10 11/28
Losing 1-0 in the road to RKC Waalwijk last weekend pushed the De Graafschap club to the last place in the ranking being two points down on Excelsior but having one game in hand.
De Graafschap played a poor game in Waalwijk but seemed to hold on until twelve minutes from time when the hosts finally broke the deadlock.
With De Graafschap remaining goalless for the third game in a row things aren't looking good with the team hosting FC Twente on Wednesday.
De Graafschap holds the poorest home record in the Eredivisie, losing ten from their last twelve games and winning only twice with their last win dating back to 21 October 2011.
For the game against FC Twente the team will without Van de Pavert (def) while Sreckovic (att) will be doubtful after picking up a minor injury during last week's training.
FC Twente (4th)
Away : 6-3-3 27/15
It's been a poor week for FC Twente as well losing 0-2 at home to Feyenoord last Sunday after being kicked out of the Europa League by Schalke '04 last Thursday.
FC Twente won the first leg 1-0, and were 1-0 up against Schalke in the 2nd match, so they blew away a 0-2 lead on aggregate against the Germans and their confidence was already a bit shaky after the 3-1 defeat on the road to NEC the weekend before.
FC Twente dropped to the fourth place in the ranking and the team will be looking to bounce back with a win over De Graafschap on Wednesday.
For the game on Wednesday FC Twente will be without the long-term injured Verhoek (att) and Landzaat (mid), while Douglas (def) will face his last game in suspension.
Wisgerhof (def) may return in the team recovering from injury and is expected to travel along to Doetinchem.
The Betting Verdict :
Both teams are looking to get back on track with FC Twente looking for a win to remain in the title race, while De Graafschap will be happy with any result but a defeat to avoid direct relegation at the end of the season.
Looking at the home record of De Graafschap it won't be a surprise they don't start the game as favorites losing their last seven home games in a row.
FC Twente will have too much firepower for the De Graafschap defense and with the hosts being the least scoring team in the league with only 21 goals in 25 games, it will be hard to see past an away win.
The Pick :
De Graafschap 0-2 FC Twente
BEST BETTING TIP :
Main Pick - 5/10 units :Take FC Twente to beat the -1.5 goals handicap and bounce back with a win @ 2.10
