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I'LL take a good look at the four Europa League games in the morning but here are Milesey's thoughts on Fenerbahce v Lazio – the one I think is tough to call.

Milesey writes: For some reason the market seems to consistently underestimate Lazio, even though they have been one of the tournament's most impressive sides.

Vladimir Petkovic's men are unbeaten in the competition so far and they have eased their way through knockout ties against Borussia Monchengladbach and Stuttgart. Lazio have played 12 games in the competition to date, winning eight and drawing four.

While Lazio have been impressive in general, striker Libor Kozak has stolen the show individually. He is the competition's top scorer with eight goals, including a hat-trick in Lazio's most recent Europa League game against Stuttgart.

Given his record, I am surprised to see him trading at a hefty 9.08 in the first scorer market at time of writing. Lazio's attack will be further boosted by the return from injury of German veteran Miroslav Klose.

Fener have reached this stage of the competition thanks to some outstanding away displays but their European home form is nowhere near as good. They have played seven European games at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium this term and have only won two.

One of those victories was against BATE Borisov in the last 32 while the other was against Cypriot side AEL in the group phase. Fener's recent domestic form is strong (three wins on the spin) but Lazio represent a big step up in class.

Given their unimpressive home record, I can't fathom why Fener are 2.34 favourites. If you back Lazio Draw No Bet at 2.47 you'll win if Lazio win and you'll have your stake returned if the match ends in a draw.

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Back Libor Kozak first scorer at 9.08/1

Back Lazio Draw No Bet at 2.47

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9 Comments
  1. Avatar of bytheway
    bytheway 12 years ago

    even 11/4 anytime scorer is a decent bet on Kozak to be honest

  2. Avatar of Craig alves
    Craig alves 12 years ago

    Like your thinking, overpriced at stuttgart and won 2-0 and imo stuttgart are on par, at least, wi fenerbahce. 2-1 Lazio for me

  3. Avatar of Carl D
    Carl D 12 years ago

    3 April 2013 Last updated at 23:02

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  4. Avatar of Danny
    Danny 12 years ago

    Realistic Anytime Goal Scorers
    Cardozo (Benfica) – 23/20 @ betvictor
    Moussa Sow (Fenerbahce) – 17/10 @ betvictor

    Ambitious Anytime Goal Scorers
    Jose Rondon (Kazan) – 10/3 @ betvictor
    Marco Streller (Basel) – 7/2 @ Coral , Ladbrokes

  5. Avatar of Mr H
    Mr H 12 years ago

    Lucky15 first goalscorers

    Kozak – Lazio
    Bale – Spurs
    Cardoza – Benfica
    Mata – Chelse£1 lucky 15 returns £1649 at paddy Power

  6. Avatar of Tony
    Tony 12 years ago

    Chelsea -1
    Benfica -1
    Spurs -1
    Fernerbache Lazio btts

  7. Avatar of The Dane
    The Dane 12 years ago

    DENMARK.

    €108.52 in profit on this ongoing Danish series after 23 games and another value bet available from the Danish Superliga tonight.

    Aalborg might be 5-3-3 at home but haven’t won a match since November and haven’t beaten FC Nordsjalland the last 6 times they’ve met. FC Nordsjalland are without Patrick Mtiliga tonight but looks very strong and have all ready drawn and beaten Aab Aalborg this season.

    I’m on FC Nordsjalland +0.25 and are having half the odds if a draw.

    Aalborg – FC Nordsjalland (5.00 UK)
    FC Midtsjalland + 0.25
    Odds: 1,57
    Stake: €26.00 (or 5.2% of my fixed €500.00 bankroll for this series)

    I’ll be demonstrating a staking plan from tomorrow when Mr. Fixit have posted his tips for the day and probably be using what he and others might have of value bets.

    The Dane.

  8. Avatar of RabTheHermit
    RabTheHermit 12 years ago

    I agree with Lazio being underestimated. Something I think has happened all the way through the Champions League with Malaga too. Going to take Lazio with draw no bet here too. Good shout.

  9. Avatar of John
    John 12 years ago

    I thought Aalborg were a pretty good team in the Danish league

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