Sunday, October 4, 2009 Soccer

Everton vs. Stoke (1-1)

Having won their last 5 games in all competition, Everton is on a great form and they're one of the team in EPL that has great teamwork. Yakubu looking for a start and S. Pienaar will be missing for this match. Against a very physical and defensively sound Stoke, it may seems that handicap is abit too high plus Everton only have 2 days rest after their long journey back from Belorussia but Stoke's unconvincing away form and there H2H stats makes me feel that Everton could win by odd goals. Nevertheless, Team AHCTIPS predicts Everton @ -1 AHC

Chelsea vs. Liverpool (2-0)

Two giants of EPL coming head to head. Chelsea missing a very important P. Cech but will have D. Drogba and Bosingwa back in contention. Liverpool will have J. Mascherano back and F. Torres would be the key for success today. Questionable Chelsea form in other words and constantly leaking Liverpool defence though history is in favor towards Liverpool having not lost in the last 4 games at Stamford Bridge makes me feel that draw could be a safe bet for this game. Nevertheless, Team AHCTIPS predicts Liverpool @ +0.25 AHC

Bologna vs. Genoa (1-3)

Home side will have most of their injured players back for this match but it's not likely that the coach will make a massive change to the line-up that did quite well against Juventus. On the other hand, Genoa have a very hectic schedule of 2 games per week and although i like this team, i wonder how their players cope that. Winless in their last 4 games in all competition, the best result today i can expect from them is a draw. Therefore, Bologna @ level AHC seems to be a safe bet as advised by Team AHCTIPs

Cagliari vs. Chievo (1-2)

Two wins on a spin against Bari & Parma, Cagliari will be looking to win at home for the first time this season. D Lopez is fit again, but Astori will be suspended this week end. Only Pisano is still sidelined. Chievo were without Rigoni last week and together with Moro, he will miss this match. Betting wise, one will bank on Cagliari to make their first home win but seems that odds on home win just too good to be taken and i believe Chievo have every chance to make the win today. Team AHCTIPS predicts Chievo @ +0.25 AHC

Sevilla vs. Real Madrid (2-1)

Sevilla, the team regarded by all pundits to be only team to oppose the top 2 in LFP, R. Madrid & Barcelona. Sevilla are in outstanding form, having won six consecutive matches. This last week they scored eight goals in their two away games against A Bilbao and G Rangers. Perrotti and Duscher are back in training and Sevilla will be able to field their strongest side in this match.
Ronaldo hobbled off the pitch in midweek and Official Real reports state that he is a serious injury doubt for this match, but who knows. Gago is definitely sidelined. Real are not 100% dependant on Ronaldo, but no doubt that they will handicapped by his absence though i expect Kaka is another player who can change any game, anytime, anywhere. At the same time Sevilla have the capacity to win against Real under all circumstances. Yes, fantastic odds (dangerous too) for R. Madrid but i'm prepare to fall for it this time. Team AHCTIPS predicts Real Madrid @ -0.25 AHC

Getafe vs. Osasuna (2-1)

Getafe, a very strange team who can play very good or very bad football and at times, they seem to have attitude problems. Two weeks ago they basically outclassed Valencia and then next week they had no chance against Zaragoza. Their important winger P Leon is an injury doubt. Should he not make it, P Rios will be a starter. Osasuna will be without Azpilicueta, Dady and Delporte. They will be able to field the same side as last week, when they defeated S Gijon 1-0. Backing Osasuna to continue their winning streak, they should at least get a point in this game. Team AHCTIPS predicts Osasuna @ +0.5 AHC