Fiorentina 0:0 Inter

Fiorentina vs Inter
Italian Serie A, 20h30
These are two of the four Italian clubs playing in the UCL group stage, and a clash between them should be mighty interesting. Fiorentina lies 5th, while Inter is joint-top with Napoli and Udinese.
About the team news, Gilardino is suspended by the FA because he scored a goal with his hand in Sunday's 3-1 victory at Palermo. Otherwise Mutu is fit and will play against his former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho. Jose himself has quite an injury crisis with the likes of Figo, Jimenez and Muntari out. He left Adriano and Cruz at home because of tactical indiscipline in the draw with Genoa on Sunday at the Giusseppe Meazza Stadium.
Taking in consideration the record between the teams for the last years and the fact that Gila is out, I will go for Inter tonight. Still Inter managed to thrash Roma 4-0 away, just ten days ago. Today, Jose will once again unleash the likes of Quaresma, Mancini and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and one must consider the Viola defensive line is one you just cannot depend on. Prandelli likes to play attacking formations and that's why we'll have some show tonight.
I tip Inter to win it, outcome priced at 5/4.

FC Timisoara 2:1 cfr

FC Timisoara vs cfr
Romanian Liga I
Timisoara and cfr are fourth and fifth respectively in the standings with 1 point separating the two of them. The hosts are very powerful at Dan Paltinisanu Stadium, having beaten Rapid and Steaua there this season, and also cfr, one year ago, 1-0. Timisoara are unbeaten in 9 games and while some fear this will end, I say it won't be the case today.
Even if cfr was in form, they've lost on Wednesday at Bordeaux 1-0 and we all know UCL matches are very physical and teams have problems playing 100% at the weekend. Kone and Dubarbier are rumoured to be rested tonight.
I predict FC Timisoara not to lose, priced at 2/5.

Steaua 3:5 Lyon

Steaua vs Lyon
Uefa Champions League, 20h45
These two are bottom of their group, but still have good chances to qualify. Steaua has a point, while Lyon has two from two draws.
Now, Steaua have shown a lot of confidence in the media, but this is not what one man feels. It's right, the host are good defensively, but are so poor going forward. And another important fact is that they have an awful record at home in the UCL, worse than their away record. teaua comes after two domestic defeats, both by 2-0. Young star Bogdan Stancu, their goalscorer this season is out through injury.
Lyon isn't at his best, but we all know what is Champions League atmosphere like, and how it makes you give 200%. They drew 2-2 at home with Lille at the week-end but still top the French Ligue 1. Benzema will lead Lyon's avantgarde.
In their last match in Bucharest, Lyon thrashed Steaua 3-0.
I predict a win for the guests, priced at 5/4

AS Roma 0:4 Inter

AS Roma vs Inter

Italian Serie A, 20h30

AS Roma are in a big slump and cannot find themselves. While Totti will start his first match on the pitch this season there are a lot of casualties still. Panucci and Mexes are suspended, while Baptista is injured. Juan and Loria will play in the heart of the Giallorossi defence and Loria is at least comical for me. Just had to say that.

Inter have injuries to in their squad, but they do have much more depth. While Cordoba and Chivu will be in the center of the defence, Maicon will play on the right, with Zanetti on the left.

The midfield has a lot of strength with Muntari, Cambiasso and Stankovic, while the attack will be sparkful with Obinna and Quaresma to partner Zlatan.

Inter has a good record against Roma and I favour the guests to edge this game.

I predict Inter to win, at 7/5. 

Napoli 2:1 Juventus

Napoli  vs Juventus

Italian Serie A, 20h30

Napoli is playing great football at the moment, and with the Argentinian partnership up-front of Lavezzi and Herman Denis, the home side poses great threat to any team coming to town.

Juve is the one who will play there and coach Ranieri has a lot of injuries and suspensions to cope with, as Buffon, Andrade, Sissoko, Trezeguet, Iaquinta and a lot more are out.

Napoli beat Roma and Fiorentina at San Paolo and I favour them tonight.

I predict a win for Napoli, valued at 5/2.

Romania 2:2 France

Romania vs France

World Cup Qualifiers, 20h40

Romania are entertaining France tonight. Both national teams have 3 points from a possible 6 after a bad start. France coach Raymond Domenech is finding himself after tremendous pressure from the press. Gallas is injured for tonight, while Ribery comes after an injury that he picked up at the European Championship. The weakest part of the french set-up will be the rearguard, and that is where the Romanians will try to push again and again.

ROmania welcomes back stars Mutu and Chivu after injuries, while Radoi is out.

I predict Romania not to lose, at 1/2.

Fiorentina 0:0 Steaua