Fenerbahce qualified from the the group at the top after beating Twente in Holland and going out to this match in a relaxed mood and with some rotational players.

Sheriff Tiraspol on the other hand still has a chance for qualification if they take all the three points here, they will have to wait Twente to slip in Steaua match though.

Well, Fenerbahce will field some rotational players but they still have some quality to stay in the match at their home venue. This match will also have an important meaning to Fenerbahce supporters as this is the farewell match of Roberto Carlos; he is leaving to Corinthians in a week and this is his last meeting with his fans. This might a little bit put some motivation to Fenerbahce side but still not a good enough to back a relaxed Fenerbahce which already qualified at the top of the group.

Sheriff Tiraspol looked a balanced team with an acceptable potential. They had some good performances and their having a chance to qualify on the last match day shows they are actually doing above the expectations already. They are going to give all they got at this match and try to win and wait for a result that would put them into the next round.

As for prediction; I think this game might produce some goals as Fenerbahce will try to satisfy their fans at least with a good performance while Sheriff Tiraspol will be doing everything for a win to keep their hopes alive.

Prediction
Goals | Over 2,5

Everton stay in the second place and already qualified from the group. According to the reports team will be on the pitch with young and rotational players.

BATE Borisov have also no motives when it comes to qualifiation as they already failed to qualify.

In the first match BATE Borisov was actually impressive as a team but just couldn’t get the result in a match they looked lively. Saying Everton was fortunate to get away with a 1-2 win shouldn’t be wrong.

As for prediction; I expect BATE Borisov to perform above the expectations against this inexperienced starting line-up Everton will field. BATE Borisov players will also be extra motivated to show some skills in England which could be conidered as an opportunity as the transfer window is approaching. I’ll go for a double chance in favor of BATE Borisov.

Prediction
BATE Borisov | X2 Double Chance

Olympiakos need at least a single point to go through as the second placed team in a group Arsenal already guaranteed to qualify at the top place.

Arsenal reported to filed some rotational players and resting some of the regular players that are considered exhausted. It is an expected move anyway as the team already qualified. Best opportunity to field the substitutes to see their shape and add experience to them.

Olympiakos have their destiny in their hands in this scenario. If they manage to stay undefeated against an already qualified Arsenal with rotational and young players, they will be through. Greek clubs are well known to make their home venue a hard place for opponents. Better to underline; Defensive approach in football is the well known Greek football mentality. National team and clubs are interestingly perform that style pretty well when necessary.

As for the prediction, Olympiakos will not risk the match at any minute. They will more likely stay at back and try to make it a midfield battle from the start. A draw looks the probable resulst here but Arsenal’s going out with rotational players might produce some unexpected occasions for both sides and wise option here seems to go for a goal prediction.

Prediction
Goals | Under 2,5

Unirea Urziceni is pretty close to make a history for their country as they will be the first Romanian team to advance from a Champions League group stage if they manage to avoid a defeat tonight against Stuttgart. The thing makes the whole dream scenario a tough one is; if Stuttgart win they will advance instead of Unirea Urziceni.

Stuttgart are quite unreliable this season, having many up and downs in the matches. However they managed to keep their hopes alive for the last matchday of the Champions League. Defining the mission is easy; Win and advance, but achieving it wouldn’t be…

Unirea Urziceni are a very organized side with their coach on duty for years. They are one of the masters of counter attacking style football which we know pays back pretty well in such competitions, and this match fits very well to the playing style of Unirea. We have mentioned their approach to such games and their ability to grab the required result in Unirea – Sevilla match as a prediction.

As for the prediction; I am expecting Unirea Urziceni to have the job done here, again. Not loosing is the result they need and they have been preparing for this match knowing that in their mind. They have to perform in the way that they are already very capable of. If the opponent was a more balanced and reliable team than we might have mentioned some other factors but Stuttgart just seem a suitable opponent for such them. I ‘ll go for Unirea Urziceni not to lose.

Prediction
Unirea Urziceni | X2 Double Chance
Extras
Goals | Under 2,5
Draw at HT | Unirea Urziceni at FT

Besiktas – CSKA Moscow | Prediction: Over 2,5 Result: 1-2
Wolfsburg – Manchester United | Prediction: 1X Double Chance Result: 1-3

If Wolfsburg win this game, they will advance from the group without looking to the Besiktas – CSKA Moscow match in the group.

Manchester United will travel to Germany to field mostly rotational and young players like they did against Besiktas on the previous matchday of the group,which they lost 0-1 in Old Trafford.

Wolfsburg are having ups and downs this season but they are well aware of the importance of this game and will be motivated on the top level. It is clear; A win means to qualify from the Champions League group stage. No need to look for any other factors motivational wise.

Manchester United’s rotational and young players are talented, no doubt, and I always think these kind of matches are great opportunities for them to show their worth to the manager. Still, the ones I watched against mediocre Besiktas side on their last matchday was pretty disappointing and seemed unorganized.

As for prediction, I don’t think Wolfsburg will blow their chances here, they will play for a win. They also have chance to go through if CSKA Moscow lose against Besiktas but they can’t risk it and this won’t make them to play for a draw from the beginning. Still there is a reasoning here and better to keep the draw possibility in hand. I ll go for a Wolfsburg double chance.

Prediction
Wolfsburg | 1X Double Chance

Things are a bit complicated in this group. Besiktas have the chance to continue in the Europa League if they can beat CSKA Moscow with at least a two margin but it also depends on the Wolfsburg getting at least a point against Manchester United in Germany. If Wolfsburg lose and Besiktas win; CSKA Moscow, Wolfsburg and Besiktas will all have 7 points and Besiktas will be out of European Cups with the worst general average between these three teams.

The part we should be interested here is the Besiktas being motivated to win this game and win it by a margin to keep the hopes alive and wait for a result from Germany.

Besiktas have been better comparing to the season start but failed to win at their last home game which they had the chance to be the league leader. Their squad quality is not too high and apparently they have hard times to get a result when the expectations are high. This Champions League game is one of those kinds. This leaves the door open for an upset for them in this game and considering they will approach an attacking style from the start it will not be a narrow one if so.

CSKA Moscow on the other hand will be without Berezutski and Ignashevich after a last minute ban from UEFA due to using a substance. This will lower their team defence and balance.

As for prediction, considering the fact that both teams will aim to play for and Besiktas being so willingful to score and make a margin which will also leave gaps to CSKA Moscow talented attackers; wisest choice seems like goals prediction.

Prediction
Goals | Over 2,5

Sturm Graz has no chance to qualify from the group while Dinamo Bucharest have a chance even it is slim. They will wait Panathinaikos to lost in Istanbul against Galatasaray today if that happens; they will try to beat Panathinaikos on the last matchday in Athens. Sounds like mission impossible but still, it is a possibility on the table.

Dinamo Bucharest will be playing with their fans as the fan ban they had is now over. They will also welcome some of their doubtful players back in the team.

Sturm Graz on the other hand played some good matches in this group. They never got outplayed in any match but they just couldn’t find a way to get a result. Plus, their manager said in the press conference that they will be playing for pride and won’t take this match as a friendly game.

As for the prediction; I don’t think Dinamo Bucharest will have an easy day here. Sturm Graz might be out of the race but they definately could have collected more points if they were a bit more careful. Even the hosts win this, I don’t think they can outplay Sturm Graz, and if Sturm Graz keep it serious and perform like the previous matches in the group, they might cause an upset here, as well. The wisest choice would be to go for an under prediction.

Prediction
Goals | Under 2,5
Extras
Draw at HT | Draw at FT
Sturm Graz | Not to Lose

Both teams are placed on the top two in the group standings, respectively. Galatasaray being on the top with a point clearance.

Galatasaray won the first match in the group stage in Athens 1-3 and Panathinaikos are looking forward to make it even and secure the next round with this encounter. A win or a draw will do it for Panathinaikos, if not, they still have the upper hand on the last matchday, which they play at home against Dinamo Bucharest. Galatasaray already secured its place to advance, the only unanswered question for them is whether they will be the first placed or second.

Galatasaray are an offensive minded team but as mentioned in some earlier predictions in here; they lack quality in defence and central midfield. This also directly effect their strong offensive side in the matches against balanced teams.

Panathinaikos on the other hand are coming from a disappointing 2-0 derby loss against Olympiakos on the last matchday of their domestic league. They had their chances in that match but Olympiakos experienced goalkeeper was there to stop them. Today, they will also be looking for a bounce back. Another good reason for motivation.

As for prediction; I am expecting a tough battle on the pitch. Panathinaikos are a balanced team with some counter attack offensive threats, and as mentioned above; defensive side is the part where Galatasaray suffer much. I will go for a double chance in favor of Panathinaikos here.

Prediction
Panathinaikos | X2 Double Chance

AEK – Everton | Prediction: X2 Double Chance Result: 0-1
Twente – Fenerbahce | Prediction: Under 2,5 Result: 0-1