Benfica vs Galatasaray

Doing the analysis for this match, I was reminded about this interesting matchup and the analysis I did 2 weeks ago. The best way to describe this game is "fireworks". It's not about tactics or squads or venue for these teams. It is about passion and pacing. This will be heavily charged game as it may be the key matchup for both teams regarding their placement in this group. As we saw in the previous game, there will be no holding back by either of these teams and anything is possible. In that environment, it is very likely that we see more than 5 cards and the odds are really good for that outcome. One more important factor is the referee Milorad Mazic, who likes to establish hard control on the pitch and has been known to show many cards. Medium stake for this one. Good Luck.

Over 5.5 cards in the ordinary time at odds 1.91

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FC Astana vs Atletico Madrid

Odds are overwhelmingly in the favor of the visiting team and I am not so sure that they should be that much one sided. Atletico has a better squad and they are a favorite to pick up the points here, but if the match against Benfica taught us anything is that they are not invincible. Fast pace counterattacks and mid pitch pressure are their strong suits, but that only works if the other team lets them exploit the blank space in the middle. I think Astana here knows their limits and will try to play for a draw as they are probably looking to get in the best possible spot for a home game in the last round to get to that 3rd spot and Europa League. There is a great deal of value, but the odds are dropping on the home team half time double chance. Medium stake for this one. Good Luck.

1st half's outcome is either 1 or X at odds 2.15

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