Euro 2008 - Spain v Russia Football betting preview

Spain - Russia

Tivoli Neu, Innsbruck

17:00

Ref: Konrad Plautz (Austria)

Spain:

I'm not 100% about the Spanish players on this one but I guess it would be something like that.

Casillas

Sergio Ramos, Puyol, Albiol, Capdevila

Fabregas, Senna, Iniesta, Silva

David Villa, Fernando Torres

I can't see much weakness in the Spannish team here.

Except for some few players lacking shape.

David Villa haven't perhaps been in his best shape however the whole team Valencia hasn't either.

Although I'm not worried a bit about him since we all know what he always manage to acomplish in the national team.

Torres on the other hand. We all know what he

have done for liverpool and now with some experience he could easily score at least one goal tonight.

Since I'm a strong Valencia fan, keep an extra eye on Silva today if he's playing. Amazing player that perhaps could score tonight aswell.

Otherwise a preliminary strong midfield with Fabregas,Senna and Iniesta.

The Backline with Ramos,Puyol,Albiol,Capdevila looks fine as well as Casillas in the goal.

In two years now have Aragonés prepared his team and I have to admit that in the beginning it didn't look good.

But after these 2 years. It seems like Luis has finally got control over the team. Even though a few player in the Spannish toop lacks shape I couldn't not see any other option here. Spain will win. And It will be a convincing win.

(Guess) Line-Up Russia:

Afinkeev

Anyukov, Shirokov, Kolodin, Zhirkov

Bistrov, Zyrianov, Semak, Igor Semshov, Bilyaletdinov

Pavlyuchenko

So, what to say about the Russian team?

The Coach Hiddink has suprisingly managed to create a pretty strong team here.

Forunatly for Spain the biggest star Arsjavin is banned for the first 2 games. Not fortunate for Sweden though..

Pavlyuchenko has scored a lot of goals for his Moscow-team this year and Spains backline has to watch out for him.

Semak will also be dangerous on the midfield so Spain needs to be extra alert on this player.

To sum it up.

No doubt that Spain is the better team here even though Russia has some good players and a good coach.

Would be a game to perhaps bet Over 2.5 goals on aswell but I'm confident to see a Spanish win. I believe Russia will play for a draw and Spain will play for a victory.

It would be easier for Russia to win against Sweden and Spain needs 3 points from Russia to take control in this group.

Happy betting lads.



Pick : Spain to Win
Odds : 1.75
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Paddy Power
Match Result : 4-1
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