Euro 2008
2008-06-20 - Croatia vs Turkey
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Croatia comes into this match with maximum points from their group stages which also included beating Germany 2-1 to get to the quarterfinals. Now they can be considered one of the favourites for the title based on their form going to the last eight!
Luka Modric who has signed to play for Tottenham, has great potential for the future while Ivica Olic and Ivan Rakitic have also put in some very good performances. They have a very good defence, midfield as well as a strike force that does not know the meaning of being exhausted.
But Croatia knows that Turkey cannot be taken lightly as after losing to Portugal on the opening day the Turks made a remarkable comeback to beat the Czech Republic despite beind 2-0 down at one stage. They scored three goals in the last 1 minutes to make it one of the most remarkable comebacks ever.
However questions remains if Turkey can reproduce that form goung into the quarter-finals now.
While Croatia has a full strength side, Turkey could bewithout six members in their starting eleven. Bilic had been strengthen by the presence of Rakitic as the midfielder has shaken off a knee injury, while Darijo Srna is also back for selection.
Turkey has problems as the likes of Emre Gungor (calf), Servet Çetin (hip and knee), Emre Belozoglu and Tumer Metin (both groin) are all unavailable, while goalkeeper Volkan Demirel and defensive midfielder Mehmet Aurelio are suspended for this clash.
The consolations is that Emre Asik (head) and Gokhan Zan (knee) are back in contention after having recovered from slight knocks.
Take Croatia to win this match and give the 1/2 ball away here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Croatia to win 1-0 or 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Croatia to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Croatia and give the 1/2 ball away here.
