Dnipro meets Fulham in a return match of the Europa League Play-offs, after a loss in the first leg with 0:3. The game is on August 25th 2011 at 19:30 UK
Dnipro
Having lost the first game on Craven Cottage with 0:3, it will be nearly impossible for Dnipro to advance to the group stage of Europa League. However the team can try to win this match, even if it’s a minimal 1:0. In the Ukrainian Premier League, Dnipro takes the 9th spot with 9 points in 7 games, with a record of W2 D3 L2. Outplayed in the first game in England, Dnipro had barely any opportunities to score. Let’s see if the home field advantage changes things.
Fulham
Fulham did their job in the first match winning with 3:0 on Craven Cottage and expecting an easy return game in Ukraine. However the team had a similar experience against Crusaders Belfast, where Fulham won the first game with 3:1, and won he second one as well with 4:0. Cottagers started the season in Premier League with a draw and a loss, but seem to be focused on the Europa League Play-offs.
Prediction
To the sportsbooks, Dnipro is the favorite in this game, mostly because everyone is expecting Fulham to go easy here and not even try. Odds for Dnipro to win this game at 2.30 (bet365).
However knowing the English teams and their motivation, I expect Fulham to go for the victory here, even though they do not need it. The odds are very rewarding, just like Arsenal’s last night.
My prediction, another victory for Fulham.
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