Steua Bucuresti v FC Copenhagen (FCK) predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Steua Bucuresti v FC Copenhagen (FCK) predictions Europa League Uefa, International	04/10/2012 21:05	full time result	Draw	3.40	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ronny

Steua Bucuresti v FC Copenhagen (FCK) predictions and preview: Stats and Facts

Steua Bucuresti are 8-1-1 in their first ten games in Romania, with a goal average of 3.3 goals per game. They have won all of their six latest competitive home games. The goal average in those games have been 3.33 and five out of them went over 2.5 goals. Last season Steua were 2-1-0 in the group stages of the Europa League at home, before crashing out to Twente in the knock out stages. Two out of the three group games went over 2.5 goals. FC Copenhagen (FCK) are 7-4-0 in the Danish Superliga, with a goal average of 3.46 goals per game. Four of their last six competitive away games have ended over 2.5 goals, with a goal average of 3.5 goals per game. FC Copenhagen has only won two of their last six away games however. FCK were close to qualifying for the Champions League, but an extra time goal from Lille saw them lose out on the slot to the said French team. Last season FC Copenhagen were 0-2-1 in the group stages of the Europa league. Two out of those three games went over 2.5 goals.

Steua Bucuresti - FC Copenhagen (FCK) predictions: Run of play and team news

Both sides will field good and capable teams. The talented FCK wing back Christian Bolanos is ruled out for the visitors. Rurik Gislason is a capable replacement. Steua Bucuresti is a typical Romanian top team. Great technique and ability on the ball. Smooth in possession and always dangerous on the counter. FC Copenhagen is for a Nordic football team a rather well playing one. They like to control games and dictate play. Some will perhaps say that's the Danish way, but still. Usually it's more kick and run north of Germany and west of Russia. Both sides have very gifted attacking players. I have to mention Cornelius of FC Copenhagen. He is only 19 years of age, but have scored 10 goals in 11 matches. He is surely one to watch. For the Romanians Brazillian Adi and Romanian Rusescu are steady players who are stars in the domestic league. One interesting point is that the Steua midfield also seems very scoring happy in general compared to the FCK midfielders, who clearly focus more on hard labour and tracking back rather than taking chances going forward.

Possession wise I think this will be a fairly even contest. I would be surprised if any of the two sides get more than 55% possession, and if any team does, I suspect it will be the home team. Both sides have had tough tests in European football and are just below Champions League level. Steua Bucuresti are not off from the level of Cluj, and we saw what level they're at against Manchester United. FC Copenhagen play with confidence and a touch of arrogance however, so they will not be bothered. I rate Steua as slightly better on the break, and I suspect the Romanian league is a notch above the Danish Superliga. I do think FC Copenhagen will try to get all the points from this fixture, and build on their win against Molde in Parken. I do however think they will have to really focus on their defensive duties more, than they perhaps normally like.

Steua Bucuresti v FC Copenhagen (FCK) predictions: 1X2 betting preview

Looking at the statistics and the preview so far I definitely believe Steua Bucuresti are favorites. I am not convinced that they will be able to cover up for quick FCK breaks, and the Danes have excellent finishers up front as mentioned. If you feel like going with the favorite after reading my predictions, the best odds I found is 2.25 with the respectable online betting service Stan James. You can take the odds 2.25 here if you like. Personally, I go for a value play. I think both sides will respect each other much, I also think both sides have abilities to get one or two back should the other go in front. Therefore I have singled out the draw.  I take 3.40 at Pinnacle Sports. I think it is a massive price.

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Steua Bucuresti - FC Copenhagen (FCK) predictions: Asian Handicap preview

In a tight game like this it would be crazy to go for a wide Asian handicap unless you are a die hard fan trying to give your money away on purpose. I think FC Copenhagen have shown enough defensive strength, as well as goal scoring ability to get the nod with a Draw No Bet (0) Asian Handicap. Pinnacle Sports offer 2.45, and I think it is some value left, even if the odds is played down from 2.52. Actually, if you agree on the reasoning I think you better hurry to take it before it falls further.

Draw No Bet priced at 2.45 with Pinnacle Sports is found here

Steua Bucuresti vs FC Copenhagen (FCK) predictions: Total goals preview

To me this looks close to a coinflip. The betting stats mentioned above clearly point to the over 2.5 goals bet, but these two sides should play an even game and test each other out mainly on the break. That adds weight to the under. I would say the under is a very narrow favorite. I will let the odds dictate the decision. For me 2.40 offered by Pinnacle Sports is value without a doubt. Both teams are highly capable in front of goal, and I do guess at least fifteen-twenty shots on goal will be fired combined. With the conversion rates of these two sides that odds is just too high.

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Steua Bucuresti vs FC Copenhagen (FCK) preview: The end of these predictions

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