Looking at tonights action two selections stand out as the best option – Wolfsburg and Ipswich.
Firstly, Wolfsburg host a seriously depleted Man United team, knowing that a victory could see them sneak top spot in the group. The United injury crisis is highlighted by the fact that they are missing 12 players for this game including 8 defenders – the only regular defender available is Patrice Evra. It is expected that Fletcher and Carrick may make up an in-experienced central defence paring – or failing this the Chief Executive’s son Oliver Gill may be drafted in as defence cover. Given United’s injury worries, along with some decent attacking players for Wolfsburg such as Dzeko and Grafite, a Home win looks like the right option.
In terms of Ipswich they host Peterborough at home tonight in a Championship relegation battle. Both teams have pretty dismal records so far this season which is highlighted by their respective poor league positions. However, I am inclined to go for the home team tonight. Firstly, Ipswich have looked better defensively more recently – they are unbeaten in their last eight games. In addition, they were unlucky not to win away to Bristol City on Saturday, missing a number of chances. Given the home advantage, better form more recently, I believe its only a matter of time before Ipswich get things right and start winning more games.
Dirty Double: Wolfsburg to Win at EVS (Paddy Power) and Ipswich at 8/11 (Paddy Power)
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