Barcelona - Inter

Pep Guardiola has been facing a lots of problems these days. Barca have noticed three consecutive league draws on the road (Valencia, Osasuna, Athletic Bilbao) and left the first place to the worst enemies from Madrid (who will face for the weekend at home in new El Clasico, btw.). Team doesn’t perform well, it’s obvious. Unusually for them, have plenty of problems to score. Leo Messi is completely out of shape. He’s also injured and predictions are he won’t play. Ibrahimovic is surely more expensive than Eto’o, but he can not reach the same number of goals as Cameronian, so far. As Messi, he’s also injured but is expected to appear. Eric Abidal and Yaya Toure have both been diagnosed with the H1N1 flu virus and are isolated. Rafa Marquez is ill, but it has been discerned that the Mexican does not have Influenza A, and depending on his progress, he may be able to play. And one long term injury - Gabriel Milito! Lack of result here would mean Barca will fight for progress in the last round against Dynamo Kiev on the road!


Inter keep the absolute domination in domain frames, have noticed 10 wins and just a single defeat in opening 13 rounds and are in run of 10 games without a defeat. Problem is, however, Massimo Moratti wants a Champions League trophy and it has been well explained to Jose Mourinho. Despite the tiny achievement in past four group rounds, three draws (and one win), Inter hold the first position in group with a point more than Barca and are in good position. Win in Spain would practically secure the progress and first place, while draw would leave the decision for the last round and game at Meazza against Rubin Kazan. Mourinho is well aware the keeping a draw at Camp Nou would be a suicidal mission. He’s also aware about the moment where the Spanish giant is. Oppositely, his lads have been playing in a great shape and he hasn’t any injury worries as well. If Inter win, that will push the title defender very close to elimination. Answer on Barca’s attacks will be tight formation and waiting for some counter attack. And Samuel Eto'o will have another opportunity to prove his departure from Barcelona was harsh.

Beside the importance that game brings for Italians, I have the impression this is also a test of maturity for Mourinho. A big win would return him on the big scene, while defeat would move him closer to the exit door from Meazza. I give a small advantage to Italians, but Barca will attack anyway. However, goals shouldn’t miss. Pinnacle offer 2.10. Over.

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Inter - Sampdoria

Yesterday I spent a day on some meadow (that somebody calls a stadium) singing to our loving club. I missed my bets 'cause didn't have time for deeper researching, but shallow opinion was correct (and useful I hope), handicap and under. Anyway...

On the Giuseppe Meazza stadium will be played a second match of Italian Cup, semi-final. In the first game, Inter played certainly the worst performance in the entire season, loosing 3-0. With a saturday's draw in Torino, they practically secured the title, the Cup is left. Loosing one trophy can put a shadow on their superiority in Italy and I have no doubt Mourinho will try everything to reach the final. Press from the beginning with Ibrahimovic and Balotelli in attack should result with early goal (in any net). Inter won their league game on Meazza 1-0, after that visitors were loud in complaining against referee. Maicon won't play, Muntari too. Patrick Vieira is expected to start the match.

Opposite from Inter, first leg was the best game for Doria, this season. Cup competition is the only way for them to reach Europe. 12 000 fans got the tickets and travel to Milan to support the lads. It is clear that tonight's game is a match of the season for them. They lost 0-2 in Catania, but their thoughts were on Meazza. 3-0 advantage is huge and boss Mazzari has a difficult task to keep the players focused, 'cause real hell is waiting for them. One goal, conceded early can turn the pleasant dreams into nightmare. Palombo, Cassano and Pazzini will try to score from counter-attack and finish the job.

Loosing one trophy would be a big hit to Jose Mourinho's vanity. Inter will try to score early and open the game, that tactic can be "little" risky when you know who contains opponent's attack. Even if they concede, I don't expect Inter to stop. My bet is goals. Bwin offers more than decent 1.75. Over.

Real Sporting - Espanyol

Espanyol has two wins and a draw from last three round. This game as the rest will be decisive for them. Sporting, on the other hand, with four consecutive defeats reached the relegation line. They were overplayed against Betis (0-2 on the road), but in round before that, they played more than well against Valencia (2-3 at home), loosing unlucky. If they repeat that performance tonight, their victory isn't even in doubt. Odds for are very high for a home win. Pinnacle offers 3.05! That's more than enough for me to try. Gamble bet. Home win!