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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
11/26/2014

Atletico Madrid vs Olympiacos

Home - Atletico Madrid
Last away matches - L-W-W-L-W-L

This defeat in Greece is for now the only defeat that Atletico suffered this season in the Champions League, since they after that made three consecutive wins, at home against Juventus, and in both duels with the Swedish Malmo. In this way, the last year’s finalists of the competition took to leadership position in this Group A, but in order to stay there they need this win over the Greek champions, who owe it to them, so we believe that coach Simeone will do everything what is in his power to better prepare this match.And certainly that an excellent introduction for that was their performance last weekend in the domestic championship, when they at home routinely came to a triumph of 3-1 against Malaga, after which they returned to third place in La Liga. This was their sixth triumph in the last seven games, which only tells us that they are in great shape and are certainly big favourites on Wednesday night at Vicente Calderon. When it comes to absences, only the injuries defenders Gamez and Miranda and midfielder Suarez are out of action for this match.

Away - Olympiacos
Last away matches - L-D-W-L-L-W

The team of Olympiakos has in the previous four rounds of the Champions League won only points at home, where they besides Atletico celebrated also against Juventus, while they suffered two unfortunate defeats of 3-2 in the last round in Turin and in the second round in Malmo. This last defeat could cost them dearly, especially if they lose in Madrid, so coach Michel announced that he will on Wednesday night set a very brave lineup with the aim to just like against Juventus try to get to goal and score as soon as possible.Of course the fact that they are currently somewhat more relaxed than their rivals means a lot to them in this match, because a complete round was delayed last weekend in Greece, and therefore coach Michel had enough time to prepare his players for this encounter in Madrid. Otherwise, Olympiakos is second after nine rounds in the Greek league, but with only two points behind the leading PAOK, while we should also mention that their central defender Siovas and strikers Olaitan are unable to perform in this match due to their injuries.

Asian Handicap
Home - (-1.00)
Away - (+1.00)
Pick - Olympiacos (+1.00)
Odds - 2.44
Stakes - 9/10
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
11/26/2014

Malmo vs Juventus

Home - Malmo
Last away matches - W-L-L-W-W-L

A draw would be golden for Malmo in this game. Malmo has 3 points, Juventus has 6 points (tied with Olympiakos) and Atletico Madrid leads with 9 points. Swedish team really impressed so far in UCL from the qualifiers to the group stage … But after two good games in the first two rounds (0-2 at Juventus, 2-0 vs. Olympiakos) they got anihilated 7-0 by Atletico Madrid over two matches (0-5, 0-2) and maybe people are starting to read their style. The form of Malmo has also decreased even in Sweden: lost two of the last three games in Allsvenskan and in the last two games they made draws in the Supercup and the Cup (won both games eventually). Malmo had the chance to rest this weekend after playing a lot of football in past weeks, so they should be fresh … they are also healthy, only Hammar is questionable.

Away - Juventus
Last away matches - W-W-L-L-D-L

Juventus in big need of the win after playing shaky so far … they thought they could limit their energy spending like the top teams but were surprised and now are in a precarious position. Juventus won the last 4 matches, including 3-2 vs. Olympiakos in Champions league, and in this winning streak they post a 15-2 goal difference, so very impressive. Juve beat strong Lazio 3-0 Saturday in Rome. Barzagli and Caceres are unavailable and Ogbonna, Evra, Asamoah, Pepe are questionable.Malmo is a bit out of form in the last two months, not the same team they were early in UCL … and an old fox like Juventus will take advantage for sure. Visitors are depserate to win, they are in excellent form and of course have much more quality than Malmo in all departments. Experience also is key argument. I see Juventus winning the game and putting at least two goals past Malmo, probably not allowing any. My tip is Juventus to win with 1,25 goal asian handicap. Correct score

Asian Handicap
Home - (+1.25)
Away - (-1.25)
Pick - Malmo (+1.25)
Odds - 2.23
Stakes - 10/10