Originally Posted by
Vaughany
I'd lean this if anything despite how bad Betis are. Rubin only have 20yr old youngster Mullin up front.... best striker ROndon left for Zenit and Prudnikov (9 apps, 1 goal) isnt in squad, so attacking responisbility fall on this unproven 20 year old theyve signed from Lokomotiv, 34yr old Karadeniz, and 32 year old Mukhametsin (8 apps, 1 goal) who isnt prolific.
Also, Cesar Navas (18 apps) is only on bench, full back Kuzmin (18 apps, 1 goal) is suspended, and midfielders Kulik (17 apps), and Tobinsky (14 apps) arent available, and Mubarak is only on bench.
The under is obvious play, but Betis have quite an attacking lineup on paper with Nono, Ruben Castro, Mabwati, and Leo Baptistao all starting - that's four very attack-minded players - which is clearly necessary seeing as they have to score a goal to have a chance of qualifying due to conceding the away goal against 10 men Rubin in last game! It's always a bonus when Chuli doesnt play as he is one of the worst strikers in La Liga, and Ruben Castro is a striker I've always liked a lot and think he could grab one tongiht so Im gonna take a stab on Betis to score @ -130 for shits and giggles!