At Stade de Gerland in Lyon, Olympique Lyonnais treated their fans to a master class performance, drumming RSC Anderlecht 5:1 to take a chokehold over their playoffs fixture. The sight of the French League 1 giants spilling forward and scoring almost at will may not be unfamiliar to their loyal fans. Yet, it did send a strong message to the rest of the Champions League playing field of the serious intentions they have should they advance (almost certainly so) into what will be their tenth consecutive season in Europe’s most prestigious competition.
Meanwhile, the Belgians have a mountain to scale when they host the Lyonnais at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium in Brussels. The humiliating 5:1 loss a tough one to swallow, RSC Anderlecht will try to save face before their adoring fans. Importantly, the market on this match is rather conservative, with Lyonnais only marginally short to Anderlecht on the money line.
Soccer Betting Line:
Anderlecht pk +105 +165 2½ O -130 U Ev Draw +225
Olympique Lyonnais pk -135 +135 2½ O -130 U Ev Draw +225
Venue: Constant Vanden Stock Stadium - Brussels - Belgium
Match Time: 02:45 P.M. Eastern Time Tuesday August 25 2009
Soccer Betting Analysis:
Olympique Lyonnais took a giant step toward ensuring a tenth consecutive sojourn in Europe’s top-flight competition with the impressive 5:1 win. But work is not done yet and they cannot be complacent yet. They are offensive minded so they are most likely to continue with that tactic, ensuring another exciting confrontation with the Belgians. They are on fire and motivated after the big win. They are also coming off a big win in domestic action, beating Auxerre 3:0.
RSC Anderlecht’s hopes of going to Champions League this season are fading fast. The huge goal deficit is a mountain to claw back from. Thus they are practically one foot out of the competition. RSC recovered nicely in domestic action, beating Zulte Varegem 2:0 (Belgian League 1). They have pride and they will want to redeem themselves in some small part in front of their fans. As such, they should put forward a good account of themselves.
Soccer Betting Verdict:
RSC Anderlecht have no option but to look for scoring opportunities. They will have to attack if they hope to mastermind what will be a huge upset. With no choice but to attack, Lyon will look to expose any vulnerability on the counterattack. As such, this game should be wide open with goals pouring a plenty. The over 2.5 goals at -130 is your best value play. Lyon for the win as well.
Soccer Free Picks: Lyonnais +135| Over 2.5 goals -130
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Meanwhile, the Belgians have a mountain to scale when they host the Lyonnais at Constant Vanden Stock Stadium in Brussels. The humiliating 5:1 loss a tough one to swallow, RSC Anderlecht will try to save face before their adoring fans. Importantly, the market on this match is rather conservative, with Lyonnais only marginally short to Anderlecht on the money line.
Soccer Betting Line:
Anderlecht pk +105 +165 2½ O -130 U Ev Draw +225
Olympique Lyonnais pk -135 +135 2½ O -130 U Ev Draw +225
Venue: Constant Vanden Stock Stadium - Brussels - Belgium
Match Time: 02:45 P.M. Eastern Time Tuesday August 25 2009
Soccer Betting Analysis:
Olympique Lyonnais took a giant step toward ensuring a tenth consecutive sojourn in Europe’s top-flight competition with the impressive 5:1 win. But work is not done yet and they cannot be complacent yet. They are offensive minded so they are most likely to continue with that tactic, ensuring another exciting confrontation with the Belgians. They are on fire and motivated after the big win. They are also coming off a big win in domestic action, beating Auxerre 3:0.
RSC Anderlecht’s hopes of going to Champions League this season are fading fast. The huge goal deficit is a mountain to claw back from. Thus they are practically one foot out of the competition. RSC recovered nicely in domestic action, beating Zulte Varegem 2:0 (Belgian League 1). They have pride and they will want to redeem themselves in some small part in front of their fans. As such, they should put forward a good account of themselves.
Soccer Betting Verdict:
RSC Anderlecht have no option but to look for scoring opportunities. They will have to attack if they hope to mastermind what will be a huge upset. With no choice but to attack, Lyon will look to expose any vulnerability on the counterattack. As such, this game should be wide open with goals pouring a plenty. The over 2.5 goals at -130 is your best value play. Lyon for the win as well.
Soccer Free Picks: Lyonnais +135| Over 2.5 goals -130
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