Oracle of DelphiPortugal - Serbia
September 12th 2007 01:16
At the beginning of qualifications Portugal and Serbia were considered as favorites to take position one and two in group A. But currently Portugal is on 3rd place one point above Serbia. Leaders Poland and Finland had one match more and 4 i.e 2 points more than Portugal. So, at least 2nd place is still an option for Portuguese and Serbian national squad.
Portugal are expecting this match after draw at home with Poland, while Serbia had disappointing 0:0 with Finland. In my opinion Portugal is overpriced today because Serbia is a team which could beat almost any team in Europe. Serbia didn't have good results in last two games but Zigic missed those matches and in Portugal he should start from the beginning. Yes, there are more stars in Portuguese selection but it looks they are not compatible in team. I see real chances for Serbia to stay unbeaten as they have quality to match with home team.
Probable teams:
PORTUGAL (4-2-3-1): Ricardo; Miguel, Jorge Andrade, Fernando Meira and Paulo Ferreira; Petit and Maniche ; Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco and Quaresma ; Nuno Gomes
SERBIA (4-4-2): Stojkovic; Rukavina, Ivanovic, Vidic and Dragutinovic; Stankovic, Jankovic , Krasic and Kovacevic; Žigic and Pantelic.
My pick is Serbia AH 1, with nice odds around 2. WON
Portugal - Serbia 1:1
Portugal are expecting this match after draw at home with Poland, while Serbia had disappointing 0:0 with Finland. In my opinion Portugal is overpriced today because Serbia is a team which could beat almost any team in Europe. Serbia didn't have good results in last two games but Zigic missed those matches and in Portugal he should start from the beginning. Yes, there are more stars in Portuguese selection but it looks they are not compatible in team. I see real chances for Serbia to stay unbeaten as they have quality to match with home team.
Probable teams:
PORTUGAL (4-2-3-1): Ricardo; Miguel, Jorge Andrade, Fernando Meira and Paulo Ferreira; Petit and Maniche ; Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco and Quaresma ; Nuno Gomes
SERBIA (4-4-2): Stojkovic; Rukavina, Ivanovic, Vidic and Dragutinovic; Stankovic, Jankovic , Krasic and Kovacevic; Žigic and Pantelic.
My pick is Serbia AH 1, with nice odds around 2. WON
Portugal - Serbia 1:1
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