Champions League
2012-09-19 - FC Barcelona vs Spartak Moscow
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Spartak Moscow faces an uphill task as they travel to the Nou Camp to face FC Barcelona tonight. This will also be new Barca coach Tito Vilanova's first test in the competition. But Unai Emery the coach of Spartak Moscow have not had such a good record against Spanish teams following several attempts with Primera Division side Valencia, who he coached between 2008 and earlier this year.
No doubt that the Spaniard, who made the switch to Spartak Moscow in May, knows what to expect from the star-studded Barcelona side, who are unbeaten in 16 European home outings dating back to October 2009.
Last weekend Lionel Messi came off the bench in their 4-1 win over Getafe and is expected to come back into the starting side, with striker David Villa also in contention after he scored in that game coming off the bench as well. Messi has gone on record to state that there are no easy sides in the competition but is setting the target of reaching the final in Wembley come next May. He was quoted as saying: "You have to play the matches first, we know from experience that every team can make it complicated for you, they are difficult games."
Meanwhile, Andres Iniesta, winner of UEFA's Best Player in Europe Award, was quoted as saying: "Wembley is important to Barcelona because we won two Champions League trophies there."
Predictions :
Take Barcelona and give the 2 3/4 balls away here.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
FC Barcelona 4-0 Spartak Moscow
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Barcelona to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Main Bet :
Go for Barcelona and give the -2 3/4 ball handicap.
Go for Barcelona and give the -2 3/4 ball handicap.
