Saturday, February 10, 2007

SPAIN AND FRANCE .....


In the Seville derby, I have to side with Betis and the small handicap start. Goals have dried up for the visitors, but they seem likely to have Freddie Kanoute back tonight, which will help.


However, nothing wrong with the host's form, they have lost only once in 9 starts since Luis Fernandez took charge and they can take real heart, from the quality of opponent during that run. Avoiding defeat against Barcelona, Seville, Valencia and Real Madrid (twice), that is about as good as it gets.


They meet Real again next week and realise that defeat tonight, could leave all their recent hard work undone, with the club back in the drop zone.


In Ligue 1, Nantes simply have to defeat Valenciennes, the worst travellers in the division, or they will be adrift in the relegation zone, the team directly above them in the table, PSG are currently 2-1 up ( 17 mins to play), so the gap is growing.


The hosts are tough to beat at home, but draw too many matches for their own good. They are looking to build on the fine 0-0 draw at Lille last week and are committed to seeking the win tonight. Nantes are very proud of their record of the most consecutive seasons in Ligue 1 and are not ready for it to end just yet,


3 points Betis Seville +1/4 ball 1.84 asian line.

3 points Nantes -1/4 ball 1.70 asian line.


Good Luck.

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