Genoa – Sampdoria | Prediction: Over 2,5 Result: 3-0
Fenerbahce – Kasimpasa | Prediction: Over 2,5 Result: 1-3
AEK – PAOK | Prediction: X2 Double Chance Result: 1-0

There will be single game played in the Turkish Super League today and it is between the yellow canaries Fenerbahce and Kasimpasa.

Fenerbahce are satying at top and feeling better as their rivals Galatasaray dropped points yesterday, that match was also mentioned in the prediction here. This without a doubt helped the team to recover their morale after a lost on the last match day.

Kasimpasa were named a relegation candidate in the pre season previews but they have been producing some good results lately. They do not have too much quality in the squad but the players seemed to put their hearts out on the pitch. Their last matchday win against Trabzonspor was something to be underlined. Kasimpasa have some effective attackers such as Andre Moritz, Azar Karadas and Gokhan Gulec and these players can produce lot on their good day.

Fenerbahce will be without Colin Kazim-Richards due to suspension and Emre Belozoglu due to injury. Kazim-Richards absence is something that the team can handle but Emre loss is really something and it will definately effect their performance.

There is one thing that has to be underlined; this game will be played without fans as Fenerbahce had a fan suspension and we all know how effective Fenerbahce with fan support behind them. In this match, they have to do without them.

As for the prediction; I think this match will not be a walk on the park for Fenerbahce. There is for sure a quality difference but the missing of Emre Belozoglu and the fan ban Fenerbahce has will make it even harder for them. Therefore I will go for a goals prediction here as I expect Fenerbahce to play a more attacking style after their rivals dropped points yesterday, plus Kasimpasa also has some effective attackers and they will definately have some occasions in the match.

Prediction
Goals | Over 2,5
Extras
Fenerbahce | Win

Another important game of the matchday between the two-headed eagle of the south; AEK and two-headed eagle of the North; PAOK.

AEK have been quite disappointing this season. The financial crisis effects the club too much and as the likely consequance; a play-off spot for European Cups is the last realistic aim left and even for that they have a mountain to climb under these circumstances.

PAOK on the other hand are flying high in the standings sitting on the 3rd place and have been playing some good football recently. They have lost only twice in the league and they were narrow 2-1 defeats against Panathinaikos and Olympiakos.

Despite the all negativeness around the AEK, they still have some good points on the pitch. Scoco and Blanco are always dangerous plus the team seemed to have the upper hand in producing goals from set pieces. The bad news for the line-up is they will be missing their important attacker Nemeth in this match.

This one has to be mentioned as well; There will be no away fans allowed for this game according to the rule in the derby matches in the Greek 1st League.

As for the prediction; I am expecting a good performance from PAOK here. This is a good chance for them to win against a rival this season after loosing to Olympiakos and Panathinaikos narrowly. They probably won’t catch AEK in this situation anytime soon. Besides all the facts about AEK’s being in a bad situation; PAOK are in a great shape and they are more than capable of getting a result against any team in any situation this year. I’ll go for a double chance in favor of PAOK.

Prediction
PAOK | X2 Double Chance
Extras
Draw at HT | PAOK at FT

One of the most important matches of the matchday and it is a derby between the red-blues Genoa and blue-ringed Sampdoria.

Genoa are coming from a defeat at Livorno on the last matchday and struggling at the moment. They had some big problems in the team defence and having hard times to keep it together when the things go wrong. These critisims are fair because they have the potential to do a lot better job and they had examples of such games in this season. The thing is; they are not consistent and reliable, at all.

Sampdoria on the other hand are coming from a Chievo win which could have easily gone to the opponents side in another day. The fair outcome should have been something other than a Sampdoria win if to put it straight. Still, they won and winning has always a good effect on the team morale, especially if you are coming from a three-match run without a win and especially without producing any positive approach to the matches.

Genoa will be without Mesta due to suspension while Sampdoria will miss Tissone due to injury. Comparing the missing lists of both teams; Genoa are the side who will suffer more as Mesta is quite an important player for them.

As for prediction; I expect a close game here and unlikely the general view; I am expecting some goals. Genoa’s poor defence and Sampdoria’s fit attackers plus the derby fever can easily produce some goals. If to go for a result prediction; my vote would go to a double chance in favor of Sampdoria.

Prediction
Goals | Over 2,5
Extras
Sampdoria | X2 Double Chance

VFL Bochum – FC Koln | Prediction: 1X Double Chance Result: 0-0
Bursaspor – Galatasaray | Prediction: Under 2,5 Result: 1-0

Bursaspor have been performing above the expectations this season and flying high in the standings while Galatasaray are in the title race with their arch rivals Fenerbahce and Besiktas.

Bursaspor as mentioned above are doing pretty well staying on the 4th place in the standings. They seemed to build a balanced and a physically strong team which fits the Turkish Super League.

Galatasaray on the other hand have an offensively powerful squad which lacks quality in defenders and reliable central midfielders. They pay the price against well balanced teams with pacey and quality strikers but in general having an offensive mentality pays back against teams who play defensively with less counter attack ability; which there are more than few in the Turkish league. But up to now, Bursaspor seemed they are not one of those kinds and might cause some trouble to offensively oriented teams.

Bursaspor might be without their talented youngster Sercan Yildirim but they were doing well without him in most of the matches, anyway. (Edit on 18:40 – Sercan Yildirim might be playing.) (Edit on 18:51 – Sercan Yildirim will be on the pitch). By the way, the solid Romanian midfielder Kirita had a good come back to the team with scoring a goal on the last matchday and he will add strength to the midfield.

Galatasaray will welcome flu diagnosed Arda and suspended Keita back in the team; up to manager’s decision. This duo will add more quality to the offensive strength of the team but will lower the resistance in the midfield while it was below average, anyway. Long term injured Milan Baros will not be in the squad.

Bursaspor have a good fan support at home games, and they have been playing an important role in the teams good performance up to now. They will be one of the key factors in this match, no doubt.

As for the prediction; This will be a match between a well balanced team and an offensively oriented team. In these kind of matches when the balanced team are the hosts; it sounds reasonable to back them to cope with their opponents with the help of the home fans and the home pitch. I think there is a value on backing the home side in this one, too, but it would be wiser to go for goals prediction rather than result here. I think Bursaspor will have what it takes to cope with the offensive strength Galatasaray has and even if they lose it should be a narrow one.

Prediction
Goals | Under 2,5
Extras
Draw at HT | Draw at FT

VFL Bochum is coming from an impressive away win against Hamburg while 1.FC Köln is coming from an upsetting home loss against Hoffenheim. Two teams are in a different type of mood before this match and the one on good form generally are favourites but there should be other reasons to have a reliable prediction. Let’s see if there are any…

1.FC Köln have been trying to cope with some inside problems. Recently Novakovic was dropped from the captain status because of the clash with the manager. There are also some reports pointing that the players are not comfortable with the tactical approach applied by the manager.

VFL Bochum on the other hand are pretty in a good mood with high morale. They have actually one of the weakest squads in the league but they seemed to sort things out and create a team at least fighting on the pitch out of it. The bad news from their side is the World Cup Play-Off heroes Slovenia attacker Zlatko Dedic was diagnoed by flu and reported to be out for this match. The other World Cup Play-Off heroes Algeria defender Yahia will miss this match due to injury, too.

1.FC Köln will be without star player Podolski through suspension while Novakovic might face a drop from the starting line-up; up to managers decision. Team has already a bad reputation with its defensive approach to the games and without creative attackers it makes it even worse from that point of view.

As for the prediction; I expect a solid performance from VFL Bochum even they have a arguable lower squad quality. Few of their players are in a good shape and a 1.FC Köln in crisis can be a good opportunity for them to produce something. The only concern here is as mentioned VFL Bochum have a squad that is below the league standards plus some missings for this match due to injuries makes it hard to rely on them even against struggling opponents. Therefore, I ‘ll go for a double chance in favor of VFL Bochum to cover the risk.

Prediction
VFL Bochum | 1X Double Chance
Extras
Draw at HT | VFL Bochum at FT

Unirea – Sevilla | Prediction: 1X Double Chance Result: 1-0
Rubin Kazan – D. Kiev | Prediction: X2 Double Chance Result: 0-0
Arsenal – Standard Liege | Prediction: Over Result: 2-0
Exeter City – Millwall | Prediction: 1X Double Chance Result: 0-1
Cheltenham – Barnet | Prediction: 2 Result: 5-1

Cheltenham are struggling in the league and one of the contenders for relegation. They are having hard times in finding a win in their recent games even against same calibre teams at their home venue.

Barnet on the other hand are also not in a perfect shape but if to compare bot squads they have the upper hand by far. Their attacking line can easily be considered high above the everage in the English League Two.

Both teams have some injury problems. Barnet will have to make some changes in their defensive line but this shouldn’t be a big issue against below average Cheltenham forward line.

As for the prediction; I’ll go for a Barnet win here. Cheltenham looked too powerless to resist against offensively well built teams and Barnet is that kind of a team which may cause some troubles to them.

Prediction
Barnet | Win
Extras
Draw at HT | Barnet at FT
Barnet | To keep Clean Sheet

Exeter City seemed to solve their problems lately and having a good run of results. One to underline is a fine performance against Colchester away two matchdays ago with a solid 2-2 draw. Their offensive strength is above the English League One average and they seemed to find the ways to prove it.

Millwall on the other hand have the upper hand if to compare both squads but they have very important missings for this match which will directly effect their performance. Talented and experienced attackers; Neil Harris, Gary Alexander and Tony Craig will be out of the squad due to injuries. These player were out on the last match day and Millwall seemed helpless against relegation contender Wycombe and lost the match 0-2 at their home venue.

This time they had some time to train for a play without these important missings. They might produce some additional tactics to solve problems but still no mater what these missings will effect them.

As for prediction; I ‘ll go for a double chance in favor of Exeter City here. Their recent form level and the very important missings on Millwall side are key factors here.

Prediction
Exeter City | 1X Double Chance
Extras
Draw at HT | Exeter City at FT