Pick: Over 2.5 Result: 1:2 Stake: 8/10 Odds: 1.72
Bookmaker: BETFAIR vCash: Yes
Posted: May 11, 2006, 09:32
Match starts at 15.30
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The last match of the season and for both teams, the most important this year. This two teams are fighting for the place which leads directly to the Champions League (the third placed team have to qualify). HSV are 2nd at the moment one point above team from Bremen (3rd).
Hamburg could already be in CL, but they lost their last game in Berlin (Hertha 4-2) and ruined the chance. Thomas Doll couldn't count on several key players (van der Vaart, de Jong, Wicky, van Buyten and Beinlich) in that match, anyway HSV led two times but in the end lost. Injured players van Buyten and Jarolim will be fit for Saturday's match, while van der Vaart, Boulahrouz and Beinlich are doubtful. As you can see HSV have problems with injuries - what's not the case with Werder. Werder's only problem is that Johan Micoud is banned for three matches after grabbing Poulsen's genitlas (in the match with Schalke 04).
Extremely great this season, both teams deserve to play in the CL. With their attacking mentality and playing style (strict passing) - this match is a gift for everyone who'll watch the German Northern derby. HSV and Werder have two best strikers in the league (Ailton and Klose) and in this match we'll find out who'll get the title for the top scorer. I also hope that Klasnic - Valdez (Werder) and HSV's Barbarez - van der Vaart (maybe) won't miss their chances, but score every time when they'll have opportunity. So, I pick over 2.5 with almost maximum stake.
Pick won. Final result 1:2
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