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

Fiorentina vs Steaua
Uefa Champions League
Fiorentina has proven a lot of charisma in the first game. The Viola led 2-0 at Lyon at half-time, in a match they eventually drew. They have a great striking partnership in Gilardino and Mutu, which will prove too strong for Steaua, even though the Romanians have played in the group stage of this competition for three consecutive years now. Watch Bogdan Stancu from Steaua also.
I predict a win for Fiorentina, priced as high as 3/5.

Gloria 1:2 Dinamo

Gloria Bistrita vs Dinamo Bucuresti

Romanian Liga I, 15h30

Gloria are a decent side and quite good at home. But Dinamo is coasting at the moment. Even though they are not playing well, they are winning most of the games. And that is a trademark for champions. Dinamo are level with Steaua at this time, and Dinamo will go top of the league soon.

I predict Dinamo to nick this one, at 9/10.

Manchester City 1:3 Chelsea

Manchester City vs Chelsea

English Premier League, 18h30

City were buyed by Abu Dhabi United Group on the 1st September and immediatly they've managed to swoop for Real Madrid's want-away star, Robinho for E40M. Their owners also expressed their intent of buying the world's best players and said they'll make a E150M+ offer for Cristiano Ronaldo in the next transfer window. Manager Mark Hughes was a big player for Chelsea in the '90s.

Chelsea are coming for all three points to the Stadium of Manchester. Drogba will be trying to play his first minutes this season.

I predict an away win for Chelsea, priced for as much as evens.

Chelsea 1:1 Tottenham

Chelsea vs Tottenham
English Premier League, 14h30
Tottenham had the worse start, losing both games to date. Coach Juande Ramos tinkered his squad over the summer with players coming in and going away. He sold striker Robbie Keane for E25M to Liverpool and now Berbatov is also very probable to leave Spurs for Manchester United with a reported fee of around E35M. Still he is in the squad for today's game and the manager will think about playing him at the Bridge. Otherwise, Spurs have strenghtened with Modric and Giovanni, while keeper Gomes is a another valuable addition to the squad.
Chelsea have started on a high, with two wins out of two and are top of the Premier League with five goals scored and none conceded. With players like Deco, Lampard and Ballack, Chelsea have the creativity, the strength and the finishing touch to win at least the Double this season.
Chelsea have a very good record at the Bridge in the London derby, thus I will certainly go for the home win.
I predict Chelsea to beat the Spurs in a beautiful game, at 5/11.

Steaua 1:0 Galatasaray

Steaua Bucuresti vs Galatasaray Istanbul
Uefa Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd leg, 20h45
In the first leg Steaua gained a two goal advantage in the first quarter of an hour, but the Turks managed to get level eventually. Galatasaray seemed very weak a fortnight ago. Harry Kewell will be the sole new face in Skibbe's squad for this do or die match. The two teams are playing for the big cash from the European premium competition.
Steaua has been there for the last two years in a row. Their coach, Marius Lacatus is the fans' all time favourite and he has the determination that the team needs to gain a place in the group stage.
Galata will prove to be a very tough opponent but still hasn't got the pedigree.
I predict Steaua to qualify, at 3/5.