Europa League
2013-02-14 - Anzhi Makhachkala vs Hannover
A Sports Betting Pick by Addicted
Football : Europe : Europa League
Thursday, 14th February 2013 - Kickoff 5:00pm GMT
BETTING PREVIEW
Early kickoff in Russia, as big spending Anzhi Makhachkala look to continue their excellent run, buoyed by fantastic home form. Anzhi have already beaten Udinese, Liverpool and Young Boys here, without conceding a goal!
Since those fantastic results in the Europa Leage group stages, they have also beaten CSKA Moscow here 2-0, another clean sheet. Away, they were held 1-1 at Zenit St. Petersburg in their last competitive game, back in December. The team have also since lost Samba, who was transferred to QPR. The defence, in my opinion, can cope with that loss.
The attack still has Samuel Eto'o who has 6 Europa League goals to his name, which is the nd highest number of goals scored by any player this year. I have a feeling he will add to that tally here, and you can take him to score at prices over 1.80.
Hannover are off a 1-0 home win against Hoffenheim, but don't be fooled. Away from their own ground they do concede, and they are a long way from home for this one. In their last 3 away matches Hannover have lost 2-1 at Dusseldorf, 5-4 at Schalke and then most recently 2-0 at Werder Bremen. That is not a defence I would trust against a Russian bully team that has more than enough weapons to score at home.
Anzhi aren't stupid, they know they will have a tough time when they travel, and know they absolutely must take a lead to Germany or else things might get sketchy. They've managed to score a couple of goals in most games here, and with Hannover concede more than once in most recent games when travelling, I feel we have a bet.
THE BETTING VERDICT
I like the home team to win, but shall take them to score at least 2 goals as that pays better.
The Pick :
Anzhi Makhachkala 2-0 Hannover
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Anzhi Makhachkala Team Total - Over 1.5 goals @ 1.83 (Bet365)
