Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Soccer

Manchester United vs. Wolfsburg (2-1)

Man Utd are in great form, having won their last their last 6 matches in all competition should do enough to win this match. Sometimes experience do count in european matches. Plus, Rooney to make his 50th European appearance; will he be inspired to grab another hat trick, like what he did in his debut against Fenerbahce when he first arrived from Everton.

Wolfsburg, the reigning German champion, have one of the most formidable strike force made up by Grafite & Dzeko. Facing late fitness test is their important captain, Josue, and should Man Utd defence do their job well, i cant really see Wolfsburg getting anything out of this match.

IMO, Man Utd will attempt to grab an early goal luring Wolfsburg to grab an equaliser (they like to attack alot, trust me) leaving gaps behind for Man Utd to counter, so i'm gonna put my money this time on the witty Sir Alex Ferguson & hungry Rooney.

Team AHCTIPS Prediction

Manchester United @ -1.5 AHC

Porto vs. Atletico Madrid (2-0)

Atletico Madrid, another formidable offensive pair made up by D. Forlan & S. Aguero, can never be neglected as a force but they're just not playing as a team right now. Winless in their last 6 matches and without their first choice GK, Asenjo, i just cant see them getting any result today.

Porto, IMO, are one of the most organised team in Europe. The home team will have Fernando suspended for this match and S. Varela facing late fitness test but watch out for their striker, Hulk who always turn green (just kidding), giving him full of energy to burst right through defence.

Team AHCTIPS Prediction

Porto @ -05 AHC

AC Milan vs. FC Zurich (0-1)

Alright, AC Milan, 2-2-2 in their last 6 league games, and i think Bari should have won in their last league game only for their heroic GK to save the day. But why such ridiculous odds cos it seems like AC Milan can only play good football on European games these days. Their win against Marseille was absolutely well deserved and even the bookmakers thinks that they're gonna put in quite a performance to appease their fans by making them mega favourites today.

FC Zurich, the reigning Swiss champion, also 2-2-2 in their last 6 league games, is currently 6th in the Swiss Super League made up by only 10 teams. Their GK, Leoni, in their last game against R. Madrid, is terrible. Like what i've said earlier, experience do count and Milan has abundance cos today, we'll be witnessing a match between a very overaged team and a greenhorn in UCL.

Team AHCTIPS Prediction

AC Milan @ -1.5 AHC