Europa League
2013-02-21 - Lyon vs Tottenham
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Tottenham travels to face Lyon in this match carrying a 2-1 advantage. Gareth Bale was the hero of the night in the first leg after he scored two free-kicks either side of Samuel Umtiti's stunning strike. And no doubt once again the focus will be on Gareth Bale at the Stade Gerland as the Welshman looks to extend a great run of form which has seen him scored in all six of the goals Tottenham have scored in their past four games.
Tottenham had not played last weekend due to the fact they were beaten in the FA Cup by Leeds United. It ha to be said that defeat was their only since the 9th of December though. But prior to this match the team have been rocked by the news that three Spurs fans sustained injuries after being attacked in the city on Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel will play against Lyon, denying Hugo Lloris to feature against his former club. That is because Friedel has been Andre Villas-Boas' preferred choice in the Europe League after Lloris has taken over from the American as the club's No.1 in the Premier League.
Striker Jermain Defoe (ankle) has not travelled with the squad, but is expected to return to training next week., while Sandro, Younes Kaboul and Tom Huddlestone (all knee) all will miss this match due to injuries.
Meanwhile for the home side, Lyon midfielder Steed Malbranque is available to face his former club again after recovering from a bout of flu which forced him to miss the weekend's massive 4-0 win over Bordeaux. Malbranque started last week's first leg at White Hart Lane, but Yoann Gourcuff did not featured as well as against Bordeaux due to a groin problem.
Bafetimbi Gomis who have been the target of several Premiership clubs will lead the attack as Lyon look to overturn their narrow deficit and set up a tie against Inter Milan or CFR Cluj in the last 16.
Predictions :
Go for Tottenham not to lose on the night and accept the 1/4 ball here.
The Pick :
Lyon 1-1 Tottenham
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for this match to end in a draw.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Tottenham and accept the 1/4 ball.
