World Cup
2009-10-10 - Ukraine vs England
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:England with a 100% record in the group have already qualified to the World Cup Finals in South Africa next year, but that will not stop Fabio Cappello from continuing their perfect record in the group when they travel to face Ukraine in Dnipro today.
In their last match England beat Croatia 5-1, but they need to be careful of Ukraine who will be eager to move into second spot if they can get a win here and overtake Croatia in the standings.
If they do beat England then they will become the favourite to clinch a play-off place in Group Six, as they currently occupy two points behind Croatia with a game in hand, and face minnows Andorra in their final fixture.
Even though he is unlikely to make many changes Fabio Cappello may make a few changes after qualification is already assured. Goalkeeper David James is hopeful of a start, after a long absence with a shoulder injury. The last time he started for England was when England beat Ukraine 2-1 at Wembley back in April this year.
Robert Greene has done well in goal in his absence as he has conceded just once in three games. So, Greene may still start in this match.
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has been called up to the side, while Bolton's Gary Cahill could come off from the bench. Carrick has found it hard in the England side as he has to battle it out with Steven Gerrard Frank Lampard and Gareth Barry in midfield, but could get a break in today's encounter.
Matthew Upson is expected to pave the way for Rio Ferdinand at Centre half after returning from injury. Striker Wayne Rooney will aim to increase his tally of nine goals and break the home defence that has conceded six goals in nine games.
The good news for England is that Ukraine are missing the likes of defenders Dmytro Chygrynskiy and Andriy Rusol while Vitaliy Mandzyuk is suspended. Taras Mykhalik and Oleksandr Aliev return to the international side and former Chelsea and A.C Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko will lead their attack.
Go for England on level ball not to lose this match.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
England to win 1-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take England to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take England on level ball here.
