Oracle of DelphiBATE Borisov - Apoel N.
July 23rd 2007 23:40
Apoel deservedly won first match in Nicosia 2:0. Cypriots showed much more aggression in that match and had big help from Belarus players who made numerous mistakes in game. Now, Apoel have nice advantage before match in Belarus.
BATE is in the middle of the domestic league and that could be slight advantage compared to Apoel. They have good results in Belarus and in last match they’ve won against Dnepr 2:0. Of course this match is something different , but I believe there are no big difference in quality between Cypriot and Belarus league. BATE will be without veteran Anton Sakharov but he will probably be replaced with Hagush who didn’t play in the first leg because of visa problems.
On the other side, Apoel didn’t start domestic championship , but they had few friendly games in front of match with BATE. They didn’t have much success beating only Romanian Steaua 2:1. Apoel have good players in squad and also they are reinforced with few solid signings like Emerson or Ze Carlos. Of course , they have much better chances to take a part in third qualification round , but I think BATE will not surrender without a fight.
If BATE can rise level of aggression on the field and if they can reduce mistakes from the first match I believe they have good chances to at least stay unbeaten at home. With some luck on their side they could even win , and my pick will be BATE with Asian handicap 0.25 ( 2.09 @ Pinnacle)
BATE WON 2:0
BATE is in the middle of the domestic league and that could be slight advantage compared to Apoel. They have good results in Belarus and in last match they’ve won against Dnepr 2:0. Of course this match is something different , but I believe there are no big difference in quality between Cypriot and Belarus league. BATE will be without veteran Anton Sakharov but he will probably be replaced with Hagush who didn’t play in the first leg because of visa problems.
On the other side, Apoel didn’t start domestic championship , but they had few friendly games in front of match with BATE. They didn’t have much success beating only Romanian Steaua 2:1. Apoel have good players in squad and also they are reinforced with few solid signings like Emerson or Ze Carlos. Of course , they have much better chances to take a part in third qualification round , but I think BATE will not surrender without a fight.
If BATE can rise level of aggression on the field and if they can reduce mistakes from the first match I believe they have good chances to at least stay unbeaten at home. With some luck on their side they could even win , and my pick will be BATE with Asian handicap 0.25 ( 2.09 @ Pinnacle)
BATE WON 2:0
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