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.

Pandurii 0:1 Steaua

Barnsley 1:0 Chelsea

Barnsley vs Chelsea
English FA Cup, 1715GMT
Barnsley won at Anfield in the last round, throwing Liverpool out of the FA Cup.
Chelsea is a different proposition, as the Blues will be too much for the Championship side.
I predict a Chelsea win, priced at 1/3.

Pandurii vs Steaua
Romanian Liga I, 1830 GMT
Steaua are going in pursuit of the leaders and the shouldn't have problems at the last place team.
I predict a win for the visitors, priced at 2/5.

Tottenham 0:1 PSV
Marseille 3:1 Zenit

Olympique Marseille vs Zenit St Petersburg
UEFA Cup, 1945 GMT
Zenit won the Russian league in 2007. They are a very strong side, coached by Dick Advocaat. THe Russian side plays in a short formation and will pose trouble tonight, as they did when they overcome Villarreal last time out, on away goals. But the guests will have to cope with some injuries, including Turkish striker Fatih Tekke.
Marseille are flying high in their own league, and are going for another Champions League spot come next season. Cana is suspended for this one. The French side has beaten Spartak 3-0 in the last round. This will be a very tight one and Zenit will fight all the way.
I predict a much needed win for OM, priced at 7/10.

Tottenham vs PSV
UEFA Cup, last 16, 1st leg, 2000 GMT
PSV are a good team. They play Champions League football every season. They qualified for the UEFA Cup after finishing third in a UCL group with Inter and Fenerbahce on the first two spots.
PSV are having some injury problems, as their first option strikers Lazovic and Koevermans struggle to make it for the match-up with the Spurs.
The home side has won the Carling Cup, beating Chelsea after extra time. Then, they were torn appart by Birmingham City, losing 4-1. Manager Juande Ramos rested some of his stars for tonights clash. Spurs need to get an advantage before the 2nd leg.
I predict a win for Tottenham, priced at 6/11.

Real Madrid 1:2 Roma

Real Madrid vs AS Roma
Uefa Champions League, Last 16 2nd leg, 1945 GMT
Roma clinched a 2-1 win two weeks ago, after Raul opened the score for the Spaniards. Roma are second in the Serie A, six points behind Inter, and go to Madrid with a 100% healthy squad. This should be the match of the season for the Italians. Totti said his team-mates must be "cinical", if they are to go through.
Real Madrid has a five point lead over Barcelona in the domestic league. But they will have to beat the odds tonight, as they haven't qualified beyond the last 16 in their last three Champions League seasons. Also, los Merengues will have to overdue the absences of Sergio Ramos (suspended) and Ruud van Nistelrooy (foot injury). Robinho is back and has scored twice in a 3-2 victory at the weekend, away at Recreativo. Over 80000 Real faithful will push their favourites all the way tonight and that will be a big factor.
I predict a win for Real Madrid tonight, priced at 3/5.

Sevilla 3:2 Fenerbahce

Sevilla vs Fenerbahce
Uefa Champions League, Last 16, 1945 GMT
This is the return leg of the tie. The Turks lead by 3 goals to 2. In their travels, Zico's men 
have lost against Inter, and drawn twice at CSKA and PSV.
Roberto Carlos is injured and won't be involved.
Sevilla meanwhile has won all the games played at home in this competition, against Slavia, Steaua and Arsenal. Luis Jimenez' squad is fully fit. The likes of Fabiano and Kanoute have been rested at the weekend.
I predict a win for Sevilla tonight, priced at 5/11.

Steaua 3:1 cfr

Everton 3:1 Portsmouth

Sampdoria 2:2 Torino

Sampdoria vs Torino
Italian Serie A, 1400 GMT
Torino has managed a draw in the Turin derby. That was a great result, after a hard fought match. Torino has 1 win away, 8 draws and 4 defeats.
Sampdoria are powerful at home. They will also welcome Cassano back after he was rested on Wednesday.
I think Doria will win this match (9/10).

Everton vs Portsmouth
English Premier League, 1600 GMT
Everton is fourth in the Premier League. They beat Manchester City 2-0 away, last time out. Mikel Arteta is uncertain. Pienaar and Yobo have been on the receiving end of a bug, 
that seems to trouble quite a few team-mates.
Portsmouth will be missing Pedro Mendes. But Defoe will be out there to score for Pompey. Redknapp's men have won all 10 games when they've scored first.
I predict at least a point for Portsmouth today, priced at 3/4.

Steaua vs cfr
Romanian Liga I, 1830 GMT
Steaua are very good at home. They have a lot of experience after they played in consecutive seasons of the Champions League. They also welcome back captain Radoi. Their attack will be fearsome tonight, with Pepe and Dayro Moreno, Mendoza and Dica.
cfr is first with an 8 point cushion over Rapid. Didy will be out for the season. This match will prove to be the breaking point of their season. Morale will go down and will see more teams involved in the race for the Championship.
I predict a with for the home side, priced at 6/5.

Roma 4:0 Parma

Roma vs Parma
Italian Serie A, 1700 GMT
After the dissapointment from the match against Inter, where the Giallorossi were equalised in the 88th minute, Luciano Spaletti's men will focus on the match in Madrid against Real. FOr tonight's match Juan is out and Mexes is suspended, which means Ferrari and Panucci will make the defensive couple. Their second place is safe for now.
Parma has Gasbarroni back from suspension. The visitors have managed six goals in the 

previous two games.
I predict Parma will score, which is priced at 3/5.

Unirea Urziceni 1:0 Rapid Bucuresti
Inter 1:1 Roma

Unirea Urziceni vs Rapid
Romanian Cup Quarterfinal, 1830 GMT

The match will be played in Constanta. These are two very strong teams which are fighting
for European qualification come the end of the season. In the league, they've drawn twice
1-1. Urziceni comes from a 0-0 draw at home against Otelul, while Rapid lost 1-2
versus "U" Cluj-Napoca at their own stadium.
In the Rapid side their is a lot of turmoil as the players are accusing the coach, the owner
has his own problems with the fans and the new-signings have proven they are not quality
ones.
Squad striker Burdujan, has been thrown out of the squad as he hit at the coach for not
playing him, while new signing Joao Paulo got 60 minutes, while he has been with the club
for only 24h.
Unirea Urziceni has a very ambitious staff, led by manager Dan Petrescu, former Steaua and Chelsea player. He's regarded as an idol for the Blues.
I predict Urziceni to get at least a draw and qualify in the worst case scenario on penalties (6/11).

Inter vs Roma
Italian Serie A, 1930 GMT
This will be a match between the first two sides in the tables. Inter are first, and haven't lost to date in the Italian championship. Last week was a poor one for the Nerazzuri as they lost 0-2 at Liverpool and drew 1-1 away against Sampdoria. In addition to that mediocre set of results, coach Roberto Mancini cannot count on some very important players mostly through injuries: Ibrahimovic, Cruz, Cordoba, Samuel, Cesar and Dacourt. That means Inter will play with a lone striker, probably Suazo, with 17 year-old Balotelli coming in contention.
Having mentioned the home side status, I'll say that Roma are eager to win tonight, so that they can have a run at Il Scudeto. The Giallorossi do have a good background to climb upon, as the last time they were in Milan to play Internazionale, they've rocked the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium and won 3-1. As for the personel, Roma's coach Spaletti can count on fit again Juan and on fellow Brazilian international Mancini, who was suspended at the weekend. Panucci and Curci are injured, while Cicinho is suspended.
I predict a win or even a draw for Roma, double which is priced at 7/11.

Juventus 0:0 Torino

Juventus vs Torino
Italian Serie A, 1930 GMT

Tonight fans from all over the world will watch the derby of Torino. It's a huge match. Juventus are third in the table, 4 points behind 2nd placed Roma. The bianconeri lost at Reggina 2-1, on Saturday. They will try to pounce right back. Coach Ranieri will have world class goalkeeper Buffon back between the sticks, while Trezeguet and Zanetti are out. Iaquinta is also available after an injury. Juve will start with Camoranesi and Nedved on the flanks. Del Piero will partner Iaquinta up front.
Torino are 12th and are fighting to avoid relegation. They have to cope with an injury also, as Bjelanovic is out. It'll be a physical approach, as the Granata midfield will most
probably be composed by  hard-working players such as Diana, Grella and Barone. 
Corini will sit on the bench, as will Recoba, the ex-Internazionale star.
This is a derby and with that been said it's very hard to predict, but with Torino 
somewhat safe for the moment and Juve in avid need of three points, one could
only go for a most probable outcome.

I predict Juventus will clinch the Turin derby, with the Bianconeri's triumph priced at 7/11.

Roma 1:0 Fiorentina
Poli Iasi 2:1 Stiaua

I'm riding on a high note as I boast
a 69.35% prediction rate (224/323).

AS Roma vs Fiorentina
Italian Serie A, 1400 GMT
This are two of the hottest teams in Italian football at the moment. Roma has beaten Real Madrid this week, 2-1, in the first leg of the 1st Knockout stage. That was a huge win. But the Giallorossi are back to domestic business now. They'll face fourth placed FIorentina, without Brazilian star Mancini, but also without his fellow countryman centre back Juan. Roma are one point in front of Juve, who lost yesterday at Reggio Calabria.
Fiorentina are in a dogfight for the fourth spot, the last that guarantees qualification 
for the Champions League, the highlight for every player. 
La Viola do have a 3 point cushion over mighty AC Milan, and will try to extend that or at least
mantain it. 
The guests will have to do without young star Gianpaolo Pazzini, but also Santana and Pasqual, 
all through injuries. So, Vieri will partner Romanian superstar Adrian Mutu up front.
I predict Fiorentina will come away with something from this match (4/5).

Poli Iasi vs Steaua Bucuresti
Romanian Liga I, 1830 GMT
Steaua are big favourites to win the Romanian championship this season. cfr has an 8 point advantage though, and last season runners-up have to make sure they put the pressure on
 them. Steaua made some good additions to their squad in January.
I predict a vital win for Steaua, priced at 3/5.

Newcastle 1:5 Manchester United

Vaslui 3:0 Dacia Mioveni
Portsmouth 1:0 Sunderland

Newcastle vs Manchester United
English Premiership, 1715 GMT
The match at Old Trafford finished a set to nil for Sir Alex Ferguson's team. I think this will be a tighter affair. Martins is out for Newcastle, a team which hasn't won a game since 
Kevin Keegan is back in charge. First choice keeper Shay Given is doubtful.
Earlier today, Arsenal drew 2-2 at Birmingham, so Manchester United can close the gap to just 3 points with a win.
I predict an away win here, priced at 6/11.

Vaslui vs Dacia Mioveni
Romanian Liga I
Vaslui are in a hunt for a European qualifying spot and maybe they'll get there, even if I can't see that happening. Nevertheless they are in with a chance. Today though, the home team will find it tough against a very disciplined football squad.
Dacia Mioveni has a very good coach, Sorin Cartu, who is an avid fan of the Italian football and tight game plans.
I predict Dacia will come away with at least a point, which is priced at 5/4.

Portsmouth vs Sunderland
English Premier League, 1500 GMT
Sunderland defeated Pompey in the reverse fixture 2-0, just a few weeks ago. But now Portsmouth are back to full strength, and in addition to that they've added England international Jermaine Defoe and Milan Baros to their teriffic attacking force.
I tip Portsmouth to win here, at 3/5.

Getafe 3:0(1:0) AEK
Fiorentina 2:1 Rosenborg
Tottenham 1:1 Slavia

Bayer Leverkusen 5:1 Galatasaray

Fiorentina vs Rosenborg & Tottenham vs Slavia Praga
Uefa Cup, 1st Knockout stage 2nd leg
This is a combined bet. Both home teams from today (i Viola and the Spurs) won away a week a go by one goal difference.
The qualification is within their gasp, and I think it will be a stroll in the park for both today.
Cesare Prandelli told Italian media that Europe will watch the best of Fiorentina in all UEFA Cup matches, so do expect the likes of Montolivo, Mutu and Pazzini to step up and make some show tonight.
In London it'll be one way traffic as Juande Ramos is seeking a third consecutive UEFA Cup triumph. The first two came as coach of FC Sevilla. The Spurs are so aggresive at home and I fear for the Czechs, who were trumped some 2 months ago at Arsenal, 0-7.
I predict wins for the home sides, with a combined price at 7/11.

Leverkusen vs Galatasaray
UEFA Cup, 1st Knockout stage
In the first leg it was 0-0 in Istanbul. Galata were frustrated by some big chances which they wasted against a very resilient Bayer side. The Germans will be very sharp though at home, where
they will grab the qualification to the next round. The Turks will be left rueing the missed chance from the first leg.
I tip a Leverkusen win, priced at 7/10.

Getafe vs AEK
UEFA Cup, 1st Knockout stage 2nd leg
The match in Athens was very tight. It finished 1-1 with both goals coming in the last five minutes.
I do expect a nervy game tonight as well. Neither team will want to leave spaces at the back. I expect Getafe to go through probably on that away goal or after a win; maybe after extratime.
With these have been written.
I predict a draw at half time, priced at 7/5.

Chelsea 0:0 Liverpool

Roma 2:1 Real Madrid

AS Roma vs Real Madrid
Uefa Champions League, 1st Knockout stage
This is the first leg of an intriguing match-up. Roma will have the second chance going into the game, but still they'll fancy that. With captain Totti back in the team, i Giallorossi will try to defeat the mighty Real at the Olimpico Stadium, on Tuesday evening. Juan should be back in time for 
the clash, as will be Panucci. 
Some major issues for Schuster, the guests' boss, who will have to do without Sneijder, Robinho, Marcelo and Pepe, all out through injuries. Real Madrid will try to go into the second leg with a positive result from this one. In the group stage, Real drew 2-2 with Lazio in Rome, after leading
2-0.
I predict a draw in tonight's game, priced at 13/6.

Sevilla 1:1 Barcelona

Chelsea vs Liverpool
English Premier League, Sunday 1600 GMT
Liverpool and Chelsea have a big rivalry between them. 
In the last couple of years Chelsea had big succes domestically, but were thrown out from the 
semifinals of the Champions League twice by Liverpool. The Reds have one the UCL in 2005 and
were runners up in 2007.
Chelsea won consecutive titles in England in 2005 and 2006.
Chelsea are unbeaten at home for almost four years now. Liverpool will do without Torres, Agger,Arbeloa, Fabio Aurelio and Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea will have Frank Lampard back, as Mikel comes to the squad having played for Nigeria in the last few weeks.
I say Chelsea will win this one, outcome priced at 10/11.

Sevilla vs Barcelona
Spanish Primera Division, 2100 GMT
Barcelona has struggled over the last seasons in Sevilla. The Catalans are weak for this match.
A lot of injuries has put coach Rijkard under enormous pressure. Puyol, Zambrotta, Deco, Edmilson, Eto'o are all out.
Marquez and Giovani dos Santos came from their national squad on Friday and will be in the squad, 
even though they should be very tired.
Sevilla are buoyed by the come back of Kanoute from the African Nations Cup and the news that Dani Alves, their star player overcame an injury to be fit for this match.
I predict Sevilla not to lose this one, priced at 1/2.

Cote D'Ivoire 5:0 Guinea

Cote D'Ivoire vs Guinea
African Cup of Nations, Quarterfinal
It is highly recomended to stay out of this; predicting a winner for a match of the ACN.
Mainly because of the bad temperament and the instability of the black race. But, we have a slight surprise with Guinea getting so far in the competition. Their biggest handicap is that they'll be without the star player, Feindouno (suspended).
Cote D'Ivoire are tipped as favourites for the competition. They have won all three games so far and have a devastating attacking force in Salomon Kalou, Aruna Dindane and Didier Drogba, with Zokora and Yaya Toure coming from behind.
I can only see one verdict here, and that's a win for the Ivory Coast, priced at 2/5.

Atletico Madrid 1:1 Murcia

Atletico Madrid vs Real Murcia
Spanish Primera Division, 1600 GMT
Real Murcia has lost three consecutive matches and comes to a ground where they've 
never managed to win. Their task will be much more difficult because their best striker, 
Baiano, is out. Atletico, has lost some momentum lately, but still find themselves in a Champions
League qualifying spot. They beat Valencia 3-2 in midweek, but Simao and Motta will come back for this one. It is a very important boost for the team from Madrid. A bunch of seven second string players are out of this one through injuries and suspensions, but the main men are there to secure a win tonight (Aguero, Forlan, Raul Garcia, Maxi Rodriguez, Abbiati).
I predict a home win, at 1/2

Tottenham 1:1 Manchester United

Tottenham vs Manchester United
English Premier League, 1500 GMT
Tottenham have strengthened alot since Juande Ramos was appointed manager. 
They beat Arsenal (5-1) to reach the Final of the Carling Cup. Ramos signed full-backs Gilberto (Hertha) and Hutton (Rangers), as well as centre back Jonathan Woodgate 
from Boro. The Spurs will try to keep it tight at the back to ensure United's Ronaldo, 
Rooney and Tevez won't have space to run into and then Berbatov, Keane and Jenas will have
a chance to beat van der Sar at the other end. United are at full throttle, but haven't been most convincing away from Old Trafford. They are level on points with Arsenal in first position.
Manchester defeated Tottenham 3-1, a week ago at Old Trafford, to throw them out of the
FA Cup.
I predict a positive result for the Spurs (1X), at 9/11.

Atletico Madrid 3:2 Valencia

Atletico Madrid vs Valencia
Spanish Copa del Rey Quarterfinals, 2nd leg
One week ago Valencia won at home, 1-0. But since then both teams lost by the same score in the Championship. Atletico away at Mallorca, Valencia at home to Almeria!!! Koeman has made the media responsible for that loss...
The guests will travel to the Vincente Calderon Stadium in Madrid without Morientes, Baraja, Vicente and Silva, although they haven't lost in the Cup to date.
Atletico has rested their most important player, Kun Aguero, at the weekend, and virtualy sacrificed that game. Now Raul Garcia also comes in after suspension. That's a big boost of morale for Aguirre's men. Simao will miss this game, but otherwise it'll be a full strength Atletico side. In the league, Atletico defeated Valencia at home.
I predict a home win tonight, at 10/11.

Lazio 2:1 Fiorentina

Racing Santander 2:0 Athletic Bilbao

Racing Santander vs Athletic Bilbao
Spanish Copa del Rey, Quarterfinal
Athletic are in the relegation zone as we speak and will have to do without a lot of important players tonight. Yeste, Iraizoz and Etxeberria are amongst them.
Racing are the hotest surprise in Spain this season. They managed to get themselves in the European mix and will try to get to the Final of La Copa del Rey. Santander has fielded a weaker side against Barcelona at the weekend and even despite that they've managed a 0-1 score, with big chances for a draw. Some important players were rested, including Polish star Ebi Smolarek.
I bet on Santander to secure a win tonight, at 10/11.

Lazio vs Fiorentina
Italian Cup, Quarterfinal 1st leg
Lazio are in the midst of a mediocre season in the league. They are ready to sacrifice the Cup, and focus on the fight for a European berth through the league.
Ballotta, Zauri, Ledesma, Rocchi and Pandev won't start tonight.
Fiorentina's coach Prandelli wants to give his fans an appointment with Juve or Inter in the semifinals, so he will ask for a commited performance from his team. This will be a mix of young and experienced players La Viola will field tonight. Vieri, Ujfalusi and Santana will be missing, while Mutu, Frey, Montolivo, Kuzmanovic and Pazzini will play.
I bet on Fiorentina not to lose tonight, at 2/5.

Fiorentina 2:1 Torino

Fiorentina  vs Torino
Italian Serie A, 1930 GMT
Torino are a lowly team in the Italian Championship. As that wasn't enough they have quite a bunch of injuries to deal with. Fiorentina are fifth and looking to secure a Champions League participation for next season. They are in good form at the moment. Their only missing player will be centre back Dario Dainelli. Mutu and Vieri will be leading Viola's offence tonight. Mutu is Italy's second goalscorer with 10 goals as much as Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored and two behind Trezeguet. I expect him to bag another one tonight and Fiorentina to win, even though it won't be easy. Coach Cesare Prandelli stated that Torino are hurt and they'll try to get anything from this one.
I predict a home team win, by only one or more, at 5/11.

Birmingham 0:1 Chelsea

Birmingham vs Chelsea
English Premier League, 1500 GMT
Birmingham are a good team. They managed a draw at Arsenal a week ago. But Chelsea are quite formidable at the moment. And beyond that, they've signed Nicolas Anelka.
With Carvalho back in the heart of defence Chelsea will concede so very hard. Lampard is also on the verge of a comback. Drogba and Essien are away at the African Cup of Nations.
I predict a most valuable win for Chelsea, at 7/11.

Real Madrid 0:1 Mallorca

Real Madrid vs Mallorca
Spanish Copa del Rey
The first leg finished 2-1 for Mallorca. But. And that's a big but. Real haven't lost a point at the Bernabeu Stadium this season, beating Mallorca 4-3 in the process. Guiza had a great game for the visitors then, but he is out injured.
Real will be without Iker Casillas and Raul Gonzalez, which are rested for the Madrid derby against Atletico. The likes of Robinho, Sergio Ramos and van Nistelrooy will be on the field to ensure Real makes it through to the next round.
I bet 6000 units on Real Madrid, at 1/3.

Barcelona 0:0 Sevilla

Barcelona vs Sevilla
Spanish Copa del Rey
This is the return leg and it will be played at the Camp Nou in Gaudi's home town. In the first match, it finished one-a-piece. Sevilla is very weakened by a lot of missing players. Kanoute, Kone 
and Keita are at the African Cup of Nations, while Escude is suspended. 
Daniel Alves is hurting, but will play through pain killers, while the league's best goalscorer, Luis 
Fabiano, most likely won't play due to an injury.
Barcelona are missing just Eto'o, Toure and Ronaldinho, the last of whom is ignored lately by coach Rijkaard. Henry is in good form, while Deco is back. Iniesta, Bojan or Giovani will lead the Blaugrana front line tonight and I simply expect a home victory.
I bet 5000 units on Barcelona, at 3/5.

Deportivo 0:3 ATLETICO

Deportivo vs Atletico Madrid
Spanish Primera Division, 1600 GMT
Deportivo are second from bottom and are woeful at home, just 1 win from 8 games played at
El Riazor. Atletico are in search of a UCL berth. They have a lot of talent up front, with Simao, Reyes, Luis Garcia, Kun Aguero and Forlan, all involved.
I bet on Atletico to win this one, at 11/8.

Manchester City 1:1 Liverpool

Manchester City vs Liverpool
English Premier League, 1600 GMT
Manchester City under Sven Goran Erikkson have been quite incredible at home.
They've won their first nine games at the City of Manchester Stadium, 
scoring 17 goals and conceding just 5. 
However, they've drawn the last game there, 2-2, on Thursday, versus Blackburn.
Liverpool has been better away than at home this season.
Their spanish manager, who won a Champions League Final and played another one,
this year, both with the Reds, has shuffled his team through this season more than any
other manager. But, if you take in consideration that this is the clash for the fourth place 
in the standings, and the last one that guarantees Champions League football next 
season, then I'll be quite sure Rafa Benitez will field his best eleven, including the likes of 
Steven Gerrard and Fernando "El Nino" Torres. Liverpool won 4-0 at Marseille when
they needed to win. This kind of players just thrive for this kind of match-ups.
I predict an away win today, at the price of 11/10.

Liverpool 4:1 Portsmouth

Liverpool vs Portsmouth
English Premier League, 1500 BST
Liverpool have lost now 3 domestic matches in a row (1-3 at Reading, 0-1 at home v Man United and 0-2 at Chelsea). They do welcome back skipper Steven Gerrard, but one important man is still out; defender Daniel Agger is still nursing a lenghty injury. His replacement, Hyypia, showed so many leaks in his partnership with Carragher. And now that the Red's home invincibility has gone against United last week, it's all to play for Pompey.
The guests managed 6 wins in their last 6 away games (100%), beating Blackburn (1-0), Newcastle (4-1) and Aston Villa (3-1) in the process. 
They have scored the most away goals in the English top flight, seventeen.
Usual goal scoring options will be on the field today, as Benjani will lead the frontline, and Kranjcar, Utaka, Muntari and Diop will come from behind to put the ball in the net.
Even though I fancy Portsmouth, I believe Liverpool will fight till the death for a point.
The safest most valuable bet is 3000 units 
on Portsmouth to score anytime throughout the game, at 4/7.

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REAL MADRID 2:0 Osasuna

Real Madrid vs Osasuna
Spanish Primera DIvision, 2000BST
Osasuna have drawn with Sevilla and Valencia recently, at home, but the haven't been pushovers at all. Pandiani is out of this clash.
Real Madrid defeated Lazio, 3-1, in the Champions League. They haven't lost a single point at home in the domestic league. Next up, it'll be the big derby, at the Camp Nou Stadium, against Barcelona.
Till then, Raul, Robinho and van Nistelrooy will win this game.
I bet 10000 units on Real to win, at1/3.

Valencia 0:3 BARCELONA

Sunderland 1:1 Aston Villa

Valencia vs Barcelona
Spanish Primera Division, 2100 BST
The home side is suffering this year. Ronald Koeman's men are out of the Champions League.
In the domestic league they played five times at home, losing FOUR of them. Today there are worst news for them as a lot of first team players are out of action: Villa, Angulo, Baraja, Albiol, Alexis, Joaquin. Albelda is back.
Barca have a bad visiting record, winning just once at Levante, but Eto'o is back, as well as Deco,
Zambrotta, Yaya Toure. Rijkard has a full squad to pick up from.
I bet 5000 units on Barcelona, at 6/5.

Sunderland vs Aston Villa
English Premiership, 1500 BST
Sunderland has not impressed this season. They lost up against Chelsea last week, 0-2. Liam Miller is suspended for today's game. Aston Villa lost 1-3 at home against Portsmouth last time out. But O'Neill's troops are very good away from home. Stylian Petrov is the only absentee for Villa. The away side is 8th, but should go up.
I bet 2000 units on Aston Villa, at 11/8.

REAL MADRID 3:1 Lazio

Real Madrid vs Lazio
Uefa Champions League, 1945 BST
Lazio have played well at home and managed a 2-2 draw against Real. Since then, they've
won twice and lost once, by the same score, 2-1. The Italians need to win in order to go
through.
Real Madrid also needs a win. They always play quality attacking football at the Santiago
Bernabeu Stadium. I believe Raul and van Nisterlrooy will run the Biancocelesti ragged
tonight.
I bet 5000 units on Real Madrid, at 5/11.

Atletico Madrid 1:0 Getafe

Villarreal 0:1 Betis

Middlesbrough 2:1 Arsenal

Middlesbrough vs Arsenal
English Premiership, 1330 BST
Boro are in a slump. They are weak at the back and also up front. Their biggest worry 
today will be their on pitch, because it is large and Arsenal are the team the likes space
to attack. Arsenal are top of the league.
I bet 10000 units on Arsenal, at 3/5.

Villarreal vs Betis
Spanish Primera DIvision, 1600 BST
Villarreal are great at home. They want one of four Champions League's berths for next 
season. Giuseppe Rossi is back after injury. Betis fired their coach, Argentine Raul Cuper.
They are in the relegation zone.
I bet 2000 units on the home side, at 1/2.

Atletico Madrid vs Getafe
Spanish Primera Division, 1800 BST
Both teams won in Denmark this week; Atletico has beaten Kobenhavn 2-0 on Wed, while
Getafe defeated Aalborg 2-1 a day after that. Getafe will be without Braulio, while Atletico
will miss Pablo.
I bet 2000 units on Atletico, at 4/5.

Reading 3:1 Liverpool

Reading vs LIverpool
English Premiership, 1715 BST
Reading are having a troubled season, far from the standard set last year.
Liverpool haven't lost this season. They find themselves fourth in the standings.
The Reds pretty much own this match, having won all the previous meetings between
these sides.
I bet 5000 units on Liverpool, at 2/3.

Milan 1:0 Celtic

Milan AC vs Celtic Glasgow
Uefa Champions League, 1945 BST
This is the final round of the group stage. Celtic need just a point in order to qualify to
the knock-out stage, while Milan need a point to win first place. It seems that the hosts
will be far from being push-overs tonight. Celtic have drawn twice with Milan in their last
three encounters, whilst once they've won, 2-1, at Celtic Park, this autumn.
I bet on this one to finish with a draw, at 10/11.

Poli Iasi 2:2 Otelul

Fiorentina 0:2 Inter

Fiorentina vs Inter
Italian Serie A, 1400 BST
Fiorentina played on Thursday in the Uefa Cup, in Athens, where they drew 1-1 with AEK.
Montolivo and Kroldrup are out for the Viola. Mutu is back, but he isn't 100% fit.
Inter are travelling to Firenze standing on top of the league, having not lost a match to date.
They pretty much own Fiorentina in the last three years. Vieira is out for Mancini's side, which
thrashed Fenerbahce 3-0 in midweek.
I bet 10000 units on Inter not to lose, at 2/5.

Poli Iasi vs Otelul
Romanian Liga I, 1445 BST
Otelul are woeful on their travels, having won only once, but their football is better lately.
The guests are at full strength, which hasn't been the case for a while. Poli are in a bit of a struggle at the moment.
I bet 2000 units on Otelul to get at least a point, at 7/10.

Espanyol 1:1 Barcelona

Espanyol vs FC Barcelona
Spanish Primera Division, 2100 BST
This is the derby of Catalunya. Espanyol hosts Barca in a clash between 4th and 3rd placed
teams. Espanyol has a nine match unbeaten run, with 6 wins and three draws.
Barcelona won just once away from home, 4-1 at Levante, two months ago.
The guests will have to do without Henry, Eto'o, Thuram, Edmilson, Giovanni, Oleguer and Deco.
I bet 5000 units on Espanyol not to lose, at 7/11.

Manchester United 2:1 Sporting

Manchester United vs Sporting Lisbon
Uefa Champions League, 1945 BST
United are already qualified for the next phase. On Saturday they've lost at Bolton. That was some kind of a shock. I know M.U. will come back to winnig ways tonight, when they face Portuguese opposition.
Sporting need a draw in order to mantain chances for qualification, even though it shouldn't be enough.
United start with Vidic, Ferdinand, Ronaldo, Anderson, Nani and Saha.
I bet 3000 units on M.U., at 1/2.

Steaua 1:0 Dinamo

Steaua vs Dinamo
Romanian Liga I, 1830 BST
This is The Derby in Romania. It's only comparable to Real Madrid - Barcelona.
I bet 10000 units on Dinamo, at 11/5.

Scotland 1:2 Italy

Scotland vs Italy
European Championship Qualifier, 1700 BST
Scotland manager Alex McLeish has a full squad to choose from. The Scots want to go to the
Finals after 12 years without being there. Euro 96 was their last major competition.
Italy have a questionable coach in Donadoni, even though he was a great player. Totti and  
Del Piero are not playing tonight.
Scotland need to win this one in order to qualify. Otherwise the World Champions will go through.
Scotland has beaten France twice, 1-0.
The fans will be very important tonight, for the home side.
I bet 5000 units on Scotland not to lose (1X), at 7/11.

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Portsmouth 0:0 Manchester City

Portsmouth vs Manchester City
English Premiership, 1600 BST
Even though Eriksson has brought his side to 3rd place in the league, I fear for the
away team today. City were thrashed 6-0 by Chelsea on their last travel, and later
today they will be without tireless midfielder Michael Johnson.
Portsmouth are a very good team. They have great fire power in Utaka, Kanu, Benjani,
Muntari, Mendes and Kranjcar.
I bet 3000 units on Pompey to win this one, at evens.

Manchester United 4:0 Dynamo Kyiv

Manchester United vs Dinamo Kiev
Uefa Champions League, 1945 BST
The English teams are throwing all they have at the teams from Eastern Europe.
Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 7-0, while Liverpool managed a 8-0 thrashing of Besiktas
last night. United are playing free-flowing football at the moment. I can't see anything
but a big win tonight for the home side who will be without Paul Scholes. Brazilian
wonderkid Anderson will be filling in the playmaker's role.
Dinamo are without Bielkevich and Shatskikh.
I bet 2000 units on United to win by more than one goal, at 8/11..

Celtic 1:0 Benfica

Celtic vs Benfica
Uefa Champions League, 1945 BST
Celtic are so powerful when playing at home. Even they have lost some momentum
in the domestic championship, they have a good record in Europe.
Two fortnights ago they beat Milan by 2 goals to one.
Last time Benfica went to play Celtic at Glasgow they were thrashed 3-1.
I bet 1000 units on Celtic, at evens.