Zenit v Anderlecht predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Zenit v Anderlecht predictions Champions League Uefa, International	24/10/2012 18:00	full time result	Zenit Win	1.53	Bet at Paddy Power
Betting prediction was written by Anton

ZENIT V ANDERLECHT PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: STATS AND FACTS

Zenit are 4^th in the Russian Premier League with 24 points from 12 games.  They trail leaders Anzhi by 5 points and will need to keep winning if they want to return to the Champions League next year.  After a blip in form they have improved again, winning their last 2 league games without conceding a goal.  In the Champions League they are bottom of the group however with two losses in their two games.

Anderlecht are 2^nd in the Belgian Pro League with 22 points from 11 matches and are even on points with leaders Club Brugge.  They have won 3 of their last 5 league matches, with one draw and one defeat.  3 of those 5 games have ended in over 2.5 goals.  In the Champions League they managed a very good away draw at Milan but were soundly beaten 3-0 by Malaga.

RUN OF PLAY AND TEAM NEWS

The big news for Zenit revolves around their two huge signings at the end of the transfer window when they brought in Hulk and Axel Witsel for a combined €90m.  You would think this would be good news for the team but football is a funny game and their huge fees and wages caused a rift with the existing squad.  Some of whom were too vocal in their criticism and were banished to the reserves.  After those signings Zenit only won one of their next six matches but they have won two in a row and it looks like the team is back in harmony, for now at least.

Anderlecht are participating in the Champions League group stage for the first time in 6 years and they were strong favourites to finish bottom of the group when it started.  An impressive away draw at Milan gave them hope but it is the back to back fixtures against Zenit that will decide if they stay in Europe after Christmas.  Anderlecht will come into this game full of confidence having won 3 of their last 4 matches and will take a nothing to lose attitude into the match.

ZENIT V ANDERLECHT PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Zenit are strong favourites for this one and when you look at the quality of their first 11 it is easy to see why.  They have players who would grace any pitch in the World but the big question is over the commitment and morale of the squad as a whole.  It seems with back to back wins that they are working together and I think they are good value for the win at 1.53 with Paddy Power.

ZENIT - ANDERLECHT PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

If you are still weary of Zenit and how together the squad is then an Asian handicap bet on Anderlecht could be right for you.  Zenit have only won 1 of their last 8 matches by more than one goal so Anderlecht +1 might be a play to interest you.

The top price is Pinnacle who offer 2.1 on Anderlecht +1 so click here if this bet appeals to you.

ZENIT - ANDERLECHT PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Zenit have had 2 of their last 5 matches with over 2.5 goals while Anderlecht have had 3 of their last 5.  The over is a small favourite here which I feel is fair and would choose Over 2.5 Goals at 1.95 with 188bet for this market.

ZENIT V ANDERLECHT PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: THE END

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