LiontipsAZ - Fenerbahce. Forecast (odds 2.25) and bets on the Europa League match
Command Analysis
Current form
AZ started the new season successfully both in the championship and on the European stage. However, a decent decline followed, caused largely by injuries to key players. At the moment, Marten Martens' charges are on a streak of seven matches without a win - six defeats and one draw. In the Eredivisie, the "cheese makers" are only in sixth place after 11 rounds. In the Europa League, they managed to earn only three points in three games. In the last match in the national championship, AZ scored two goals against Feyenoord, but still lost (2:3).
Disqualifications and injuries
AZ infirmary is full. Guus, Zeefeik, Schouten, Martins Indi, Sadik, van Bommel and Burmester are all out due to injury today. Wolfe will also be serving a suspension.
Interesting trends for betting
- AZ have not lost in the first half in their last three matches
- Both teams have scored goals in three of AZ previous four matches
Probable line-up : Owusu-Oduro - Maikuma, Penetra, Dekker, de Wit - Belic, Clasie - Poku, Meynans, van Bommel - Parrott.
Current form
Fenerbahce has not been particularly stable since the start of the season, but it has also avoided a downturn. In the domestic Super League, the Canaries are in third place after 11 rounds and are five points behind the leading Galatasaray. In the Europa League, they have managed to earn five points in three rounds, with which the team approaches the upcoming game in 14th place. Jose Mourinho men have not allowed themselves to lose in the European Cup - one win and two draws. In the last match on their home field, they managed to draw with Manchester United (1:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Osterwolde, Under and Kahveci will not play today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Fenerbahce have won in the first half in three of their previous four matches
- Goal exchanges have occurred in four of the team last five games
Probable line-up : Livakovic – Muldur, Bekao, Djiku, Osayi-Samuel – Amrabat, Fred – Saint-Maximin, Shimansky, Tadic – Dzeko.
Trends
Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in Fenerbahce last five matches
1.45Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In three of AZ previous five matches, goals have been scored in each half
1.73Bet Exact score 1:2
AZ last four defeats have been by one goal
8.90Tip and bets
AZ is in a decent decline, the team has huge losses in the squad, there were defeats in six of the previous seven matches. It is unlikely that against such a background the hosts can count on three points in the confrontation with Fenerbahce today. The Canaries, despite all their instability, have not lost a single time in the Europa League, have a solid selection of players and will clearly be closer to victory than a weakened opponent.
Our prediction is a Fenerbahce victory with an Asian handicap (0) at odds of 1.77
Bet on total
The hosts have not won in seven matches in a row in all tournaments, and in five cases they have conceded at least two goals. Fenerbahce has no particular problems in attack, and the visitors are quite capable of taking advantage of the opponent defensive lapses more than once.
The second bet is Fenerbahce individual total goals over 1.5 with odds of 2.25
Bet on the first half
In three of the last four matches, Fenerbahce won at the end of the first half. We expect in the forecast that the "canaries" will immediately show their advantage today and win in the starting 45 minutes.
Prediction: Fenerbahce wins in the first half with odds of 3.00
