Picks for 1 Feb, 2009

HOT PICK: LYON
Top Picks: Bologna, Recreativo.
Additions: AS Roma, Palermo, Deportivo (Over 2.5g)

Match analysis are as follows:

1) Lyon (-1 1/4 on AH)
Ratings: 9.5/10
After the morale boosting French Cup win over bitter rivals Marseille, Lyon will be seeking to extend their position at the top of the French Ligue 1 against visiting St Etienne. The home team are in great form, having not conceded in 5 out of their last 6 matches. Stats are backing them to win comfortably at 80%, and this is on top of the fact that Lyon has won ALL their home matches against the visitors.

2) Bologna (+1/4 on AH)
Ratings: 8.5/10
Fiorentina faces a resurgent Bologna as the visitors seek to turn-around their stuttering form to stay abreast with the other teams for the lucrative 4th spot in Serie A. Despite winning their last match against Napoli, they have failed to convince as 3 defeats prior to that match has undermined their ability to keep tabs with rivals Roma and surprise team Genoa. Bologna have recently found their form and will provide stiff opposition. A draw is a high possibility considering the Fiorentina has not drawn in their last 12 away matches.

3) Recreativo (+1/2 on AH)
Ratings: 8/10
Recreativo will be looking to capitalize on Espanyol's dip in form and morale after the home team's energy-sapping loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Cup. Recreativo are in good form, unbeaten in their last 4 matches and keeping a blank scoresheet in their last 2. Head to head also favours the away team, and stats are giving them a 60% chance to at least gain a credible point.