Algeria vs Egypt

I don't agree with this odds, in my opinion Egypt is a better team than Algeria. They dominated all the opponents till now in this competition and we all can see that they are prepared for a new title. Egypt is really playing a good football, with a good tactic. Even if Ivory Coast, as example, has a squad that even in Europe they should be playing in high levels, Egypt has more consistency in their game. They've received only two goals, from Cameroon and Nigeria, one from each. Scored a lot of goals, 3 against Nigeria, 3 against Cameroon, 2 against Benin and Mozambique. They've done enough too see that they should win this game and probably the final.

Algeria started bad the competition, 3-0 defeated by Malawi, also a draw against Angola. I know, they defeated Ivory Coast in quarter finals, but I as I said before, Ivory Coast has a great squad by no consistency. However, they managed a lot of goal chances, but they couldn't score, Algeria had defended very well.

I think Egypt won't give them the opportunity to score the first goal, and they can't defeat all the game. They showed against Malawi that they are having a lot of defensive issues. So, I go with a win for Egypt today.

Our prediction: Egypt to win, 6/10 @2.30 at Bet365

Final result: 0 - 4, +7.80

Valladolid vs Barcelona

Barcelona started this year with bad results, 1-1 against Villarreal and 1-2 against Sevilla, both on home ground. Then, Guardiola managed his team to a series of winning games, 5-0 at Tenerife or 4-0 against Sevilla on Nou Camp. More of that, Barcelona is really playing a very nice football and make the impression that they can manage a easy win against almost every team in Europe.

Valladolid is not in their best form as they were losing last game at home, 4-0 against Atletico Madrid which has less power than Barcelona. Having only 1 point above the relegation line, their battle is clear for this season, to avoid it.

Barcelona can start the game with their best eleven: Valdes, Abidal, Pique, Puyol, Dani Alves, Xavi, Iniesta, Keita, Henry, Messi, Ibrahimovic. Only one important missing, Yaya Toure playing at African Nations Cup.

There is no need to give more statistics, or to praise Barcelona's style of play. If they are keeping their form shown in latest games, I see no reason not scoring a few goals this evening.

Our prediction: Barcelona -1.75 AH, 7/10 @1.88 at Bet365

Final result: 0 - 3, +6.16

Liverpool vs Tottenham

Liverpool made a very bad season till now as they are placed 7th in Premier League. The expectations were bigger, aiming the first place or second for this year. However the results are bad, Benitez was contested few times, they've only made 7 points in Champions League and will play in Europe League. This is a reason for the club to have also financial problems. They really need a comeback if they want to finish in the top 4 and playing in Champions League.

On the other side, Tottenham are making a good season till now. They are unbeaten in the last 5 games and received no goal. Probably the first 3 places are taken, but it will be a big fight for the 4th place in Premier League, and Tottenham must play every game as a final.

On the paper, this game is a 'no bet' one for me, but there are some big problems for Liverpool. Stevend Gerrard and Fernando Torres are missing this game. Torres is the first scorer of the team with 12 goals, while Gerrard scored 'only' 5, but we all know the role of this player in the Liverpool first team. Also, Yossi Benayoun, with 5 goals scored, is missing too, while Glen Johnson is still missing.

Tottenham also miss some player: Jonathan Woodgate, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, Alan Hutton and Tom Huddlestone. However Ledley King could be back in the first team for this game.

Possible teams:

Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Rodriguez, Mascherano, Lucas, Kuyt, Aquilani, Ngog.
Tottenham: Gomes, Corluka, Bassong, M Dawson, Bale, Jenas, Palacios, Modric, Kranjcar, Crouch, Defoe.

Tottenham has a great chance here playing against Liverpool which has big team issues. Liverpool without Torres and Gerrad can't win too many games, especially against good teams as Tottenham. A draw 0-0, 1-1 is very possible here in my opinion.

Our prediction: Tottenham +0.25 AH, 7/10 @1.81 at Pinnacle

Final result: 2 - 0, -7.00

Arsenal vs Bolton

Arsenal just played few days ago against Bolton in away game and won 2-0. Today, the game will be much harder for Bolton as they are playing on the Emirates. A victory with at least 2 goals difference for Arsenal will bring Wenger's team on the first place in Premier League. The motivation will be high for Arsenal's players.

Serveral players will be missing this game for the Gunners, but the most important is the missing of Robin van Persie, with an ankle injury. The others players are: Fran Merida (ankle), Aaron Ramsey (thigh), Samir Nasir (hamstring), Nicklas Bendtner (groin), Kieran Gibbs (foot), Johan Djourou (knee), while Alex Song and Emmanuel Eboue are away at the African Nations Cup. Theo Walcott and Denilson are set to be in the squad today.

Owen Coyle, Bolton boss, has almost all the player fit for this game. Joey O'Brien and Sean Davis are long term injured, while Dan Shittu is playing at African Nations Cup.

Arsenal can start the game with Almunia, Clichy, Vermaelen, Gallas, Sagna, Fabregas, Denilson, Diaby,Rosisky, Arshavin, Eduardo. With this team, and the stake of going first in Premier League, Arsenal should win easy this game.

Our prediction: Arsenal -1.5 AH, 9/10 @1.84 at Pinnacle

Final result: 4 - 2, +7.56

Marseille vs Le Mans

Marseille come after a late draw against Bordeaux, but the bigger problem is that they couldn't win in the last 3 Ligue 1 games. They can't afford to lose points against Le Mans, 18th in Ligue 1 with no points in away games and only 3 goals scored in 9 away games.

Severall players will miss Marseille as they are playing at the African Nations Cup. So the defender Taye Taiwo is playing for Nigeria, Stephane Mbia for Cameroon, Bakary Kone for Ivory Coast and Charles Kabore for Burkina Faso. Marseille will probably miss Fernando Morientes, doubtful with an Achilles problem. Gabriel Heinze is injured for a month, after the game against Bordeaux.

Le Mans will miss also several important players: Joao Andrade, Roland Lamah, Modibo Maiga and Didier Ovono.

So, Marseille has only option today if they want to keep chances wining Ligue 1 or to be placed second at the final of the championship. Le Mans is playing awful in the away games, so Marseille should win this 2-0, maybe 3-0. The odds are good for a 2 goal victory for the home team.

Our prediction: Marseille to win -1.5 AH, 6/10 @2.02 at Pinnacle

Final result: 2 - 1, -6.00

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