Sunday, March 09, 2008

Olympique de Marseille vs St Etienne
French Ligue 1 Orange, 1700 GMT

St Etienne are a good side especially at home, and find themselves 6 points behind Marseille. Les Verts have won seven points from nine possible in their last three outings in the league.This match will come to soon for goalkeeper Jeremie Janot, who is coming from a lengthy injury.
OM is placed fourth and is in with a good chance to climb up the table. They beat Zenit 3-1 on Thursday in the UEFA Cup, and will play the return leg on Wednesday. But still I think its attacking force (Valbuena, Nasri, Niang and Cisse) will be too much the visitors tonight.

I predict a win for l'OM, priced at 7/10.

Empoli vs Milan
Italian Serie A, 1400 GMT

Empoli is fightin to avoid relegation. They will be looking to get a point from this one.
Milan are out of the Champions League, after losing 0-2 at home to Arsenal, and even though the Rossoneri will have to cope with a lot of injured players like Dida and Seedorf and the suspended Gattuso, Milan will take all three points from Empoli. The likes of Kaka, Pato and Gilardino will want to improve their 5th spot in the standings and climb in the top four.

I predict a most important win for Milan, priced at 9/11.

Lazio vs Livorno
Italian Serie A, 1400 GMT

Livorno are a team that wants to stay in Italy's top flight come the end of the season, and for that matter they have to win their home games and grab something from their away games. Lazio has improved their force in the minimercato with the addition of striker Bianchi.
The bianco-celesti will be to much for Livorno today, as Rocchi, Pandev and Bianchi 
will combine for a good show at the Olimpico in Rome.

I predict a win for Lazio, priced at 7/11.

Parma vs Sampdoria
Italian Serie A, 1400 GMT

Parma are struggling, but it feels like they've gained some momentum lately and can get out of the relegation zone. With the adding of striker Cristiano Lucarelli from Shakhtar they've strengthened their attacking football and that will keep them in the Serie A, one thinks.
Sampdoria are great at home, but mediocre on their travels. Today they'll be without rebel star Cassano, who is serving the first of a five match suspension.

I go for a Parma success this afternoon, valued at evens in the bet market.

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