Galatasaray v Rizespor
I watched Galatasaray in the last cup match against Diyarbakir who are from the third division. Despite playing with such players like Melo, Sneijder, Selcuk, Bruma, Olcay and Sabri in eleven, they lost 0-2. It was very obvious that the players were out of form and their physical strength were far below than at the time the first half of the season was coming to the end. They disappointed very much in organizing goal chances against such a team who are not even at one league below. It was a big shame that they failed in hitting the nets. Now they are without 2 key players in defense line. One is Chedjou who is on international duty playing in African Cup and other is Semih who is injured and for sure no chance to play. I heard some good news as striker Burak is out of injury and fit to play however this is not the case as I see that with such defense like this Galatasaray may concede at least 2 goal. Besides I do not think Burak is completely ready to perform 100%.
It is true that since Hikmet Karaman took over Rizespor, they did interesting things and played well in both cup matches and league. I have no doubt the players are fully focused on this match to prove themselves and enjoy a victory as it is always something great to defeat an Istanbul giant on away or at home. Bad news for Rizespor is that such players like Viera, Kweuke and Ali Adnan are on international duty.
Galatasaray will concede in this match. They have big problem in defense line besides the key players are out of form. I know Rizespor are without some important players and thus with the squad they will have to built an offensive eleven. Hikmek Karaman is one of those coaches who think he deserves better teams and do everything to defeat such big clubs and send a message to the society. He will not be satisfied with a draw and he will make all his plans to defeat Galatasaray. In these circumstances this is a must try bet.
Getafe poor form and missing players look to be the main reasons to justify this move. They have gone 9 league games since a win and have lost their last 3 games. On the team news front they are missing important players: first-choice goalkeeper Guaita (17 apps), defender Juan Valera (12 apps), midfielders Yoda (14 apps/4 goals), Lacen (14 apps) and Lafita (15 apps/2 goals) and Vigaray (3 apps), striker Diawara (9 apps/1 goals).
Celta Vigo are also on a bad run at the moment having lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
Odds: Getafe 3.04 Draw 3.19 Celta Vigo 2.37
Live or die game for Neptunas against Besiktas in Turkey. We all know how bad Neptunas is playing on road, but these circumstances makes me want to bet agaisnt Besiktas. In last game between these two, Neptunas seemed hopeless in that game, short offense, very small percantage of shots made and really unattractive game to watch. Anyway, coach Maksvytis surely was angry and Neptunas will be fully ready for this game. Also, in Lithuanian league games this weekend, leaders sat out these games, so fresh legs are flying to Turkey. As I said, if Neptunas is still thinking about promotion, they need to win this game, I think it's the right time to break the rule of bad game on road. About Besiktas I can't say anything interesting. In addition to that, Besiktas will still have good chances of gaining promotion even if they lose this game. They didn't impressed me in last game and I don't think that Besiktas is that much better than Neptunas as bookies says.
Eurocup 2014/2015 :
Besiktas Pinar Karsiyaka 77:105 1.41 2.75 details 07.01.2015
Besiktas Szolnoki Olaj 67:68 1.05 8.32 details 17.12.2014
Besiktas Union Olimpija 68:70 1.41 2.76 details 15.10.2014
Eurocup 2013/2014 :
Besiktas - Neptunas 74:83 1.25 3.73 27.11.201
Besiktas - St. Petersburg 58:62 1.15 5.05 16.10.2013
Besiktas - Lietuvos Rytas 63:84 1.6 2.52 12.02.2014
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