Chelsea, currently on 9 points, have all but qualified for the next stage and therefore the match tonight has far more importance for Barcelona.
Not that the London side will "roll over", there is little love lost between the two sides and Jose has once again angered the home side with his mind games.
However, his team is weakened and he could be without both Shevchenko and, more importantly on current form, Drogba.
Barcelona are desperate for the win, their very demanding fans are not pleased with recent performances in defeat, at Chelsea and Real Madrid. I think they will do enough to win, but it might take time, these two have gone in level at the break in their last 3 meetings and could do so again.
Bordeaux looked very poor and very physical in the home tie with Liverpool, they have struggled all season on the road, with very few goals and are yet to score in this group stage. It is very hard to see them getting much from tonight and Liverpool should eventually run out comfortable winners. The visitors will look to keep it tight early, they know no other way, but will be forced forward later in the game.
Anyone wanted a small interest in these two ties, could do worse than a wager on the double result market, with both selections to win, following a half time draw. That double pays circa 22.5 + with the bookies and has a real chance of producing a bumper payout. I am going to chance a little.
4 points Barcelona -1/4 ball asian line 1.76
5 points Liverpool -1/2 ball 1.47 betfair
1 point ht draw/ft barcelona 5.70 betfair
1 point ht draw/ft liverpool 5.0 betfair
1/2 point double 22.5 general (5.00/4.50)
Back later, hoping to get some concrete team news, as opposed to rumours, regarding the Johnstone's Paint Trophy ties tonight.
Good Luck.
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