This would be the second game for today for all bettors that are looking for good odds with moderate amount of risk.
While looking at the other games, most of them were either 3way games or had the odds of 1.3 or lower. The first type of games are kind of unpredictable, and the second type are just not worth playing alone.
For those of you that wonder where Debrecen is familiar from, they were in the groups of Champions League last year. Sadly they couldn’t win a point, but they had to go up against teams like Liverpool Lyon and Fiorentina.
I had the chance to watch few games of this team, and they played a very defensive style, waiting on mostly counter attacks to score, with occasional exceptions when they actually attacked.
The Swiss champion Basel made it in the groups of Europa League last year, but was in the same group with Roma and Fulham and wasn’t able to advance. The team’s highest achievement is a quarter final for Europa League in 2005/6 and a quarter final for the champions league back in the 70s.
Last 6 games for Debrecen:
Debrecen 3-2 Levadia Tallinn
Levadia Tallinn 1-1 Debrecen
Debrecen 1-0 Videoton Fehervar
Debrecen 3-2 Zalaegerszeg
Kecskemeti TE 1-0 Debrecen
Debrecen 0-0 Gyori
Three victories 2 draw games and 1 loss, is a semi-good record, but will they be able to perform as well against a more known team like Basel?
Last 6 games for Basel:
Sion 1-2 FC Basel
FC Basel 3-2 FC Zurich
Young Boys 0-2 FC Basel
FC Basel 3-0 Neuchatel Xamax
FC Basel 6-0 Lausanne
Aarau 0-3 FC Basel
A perfect 6 for Basel, currently taking the first spot in Switzerland’s First League with 6 points out of 2 games.
What’s to expect in this game?
Debrecen is again sure to get into their defensive style while waiting on few attacks and counter attacks. However do not underestimate the potential of the few threats they can create. They are a tough team and wills how it tonight.
Basel on the other hand will want a place in the groups and will want to advance to the Play-off stage for sure, so they need at least a draw here. I am expecting them to take control of the game.
The Betting Verdict?
Backing Basel to win @ 2.14 (Betfair.com): Basel being unbeatable in the past six games is a strong indicator of their good shape. Although they will play away and Debrecen is know to be a tough team, I believe the Swiss can crack their defense and come out on top
