26 Apr 2009: Recreativo vs Real Mallorca

Game: RECREATIVO vs MALLORCA
Type: SPANISH LA LIGA
Date: 26 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Stranded 3pts away from the safety zone, Recreativo is fully aware that nothing but a win will do tonight as they grapple to stay afloat in the league. After slumping to five consecutive defeats in the previous matches, they are now anchored at 19th position with six matches to go. At home, they have not won since the last 5 and are struggling to find the back of the net - averaging 0.94 goals per game.

Mallorca will be looking to take advantage of Recreativo's troubles to put more misery to the home team. Mallorca have been in a rich vein of form, losing only once in their last 11 matches in the league. The win over Valladolid last week lifted them to 12th position in the standings, and further away from the relegation dogfight. Despite this, they are still leaky at the back when playing away, conceding an average of 1.70 goals per game.

KWIK STATS
HOME > RECREATIVO

AWAY > MALLORCA

THE PICK
Both teams will be expected to attack from the word go, and i'd expect a flurry of goals to dominate this match. This is due to the nature of both Recreativo and Mallorca's defensive frailties. Hence, OVER 2.5 GOALS is the best call.

26 Apr 2009: Le Mans vs Monaco

Game: LE MANS vs MONACO
Type: FRENCH LIGUE 1
Date: 26 April, 2009

PREVIEW
12th placed Le Mans squares off with 9th placed Monaco as both teams seek the comfort of the upper half of the league standings. The home team comes into this match on the back of two consecutive 2-0 wins in the previous weeks, and will be looking to add Monaco to their list of scalp. At home, they score an average of 1.06 goals while conceding 1.13 goals in return.

Visitors Monaco will not be easy meat for the home team as they come on the back of a good run, losing only once in their last 7 league matches. Away from home, Monaco scored an average of 0.94 goals while conceding 1.11 goals in return. Previous head-to-head results favors the visitors as they have only lost once in their last 4 meetings.

KWIK STATS
HOME > LE MANS

AWAY > MONACO

THE PICK
I don't expect the home team to get their 3rd consecutive win hence a punt on MONACO is definitely worth a shot. Head-to-head statistics also favors the away team to get something out of this game.

25 Apr 2009: Bremen vs Bochum

Game: WERDER BREMEN vs BOCHUM
Type: GERMAN BUNDESLIGA
Date: 25 April, 2009

PREVIEW
With six games to go before the season wraps up, Bremen knows that they have to win the remaining games if they harbour any hopes of even qualifying for Europe again. The win over Hamburg during the mid-week German Cup tie should give them the much needed boost as they host Bochum tonight. At home, Bremen remains a threat to any team who visits as they score an average of 2.20 goals per match.

Bochum will thread this game with caution as they seek to spring a surprise against the host. The visitors have now gone four matches unbeaten away, and not conceding in their last two travels. Nevertheless, scoring away from home has been a problem for them as they average 0.80 goals only per game while conceding 1.33 goals in return.

KWIK STATS
HOME > BREMEN

AWAY > BOCHUM

THE PICK
BREMEN holds all the aces in this game, and if they are serious about getting maximum points in the remaining matches, it should start from tonight.

25 Apr 2009: Dortmund vs Hamburg

Game: DORTMUND vs HAMBURG
Type: GERMAN BUNDESLIGA
Date: 25 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Unbeaten in their last five matches, Borussia Dortmund is proving to be a resilient team especially at home. Four wins on the trot in their last 5 have enabled them to leap-frog to 7th position and in with a chance to play in Europe next season. At home, they remain one of the only two teams yet to be defeated. Despite this, they have drawn 9 times out of 14 home games to date.

Hamburg's aspiration to win the German Cup received a jolt when they were knocked out by Werder Bremen 1-3 in penalties. With only the Bundesliga title to play for, a win will be critical for them to remain within sights of surprise leaders Wolfsburg - who are 3pts ahead in what could be a tight finish between four teams. Away from home, they have yet to draw in their last 10 matches, scoring an average of 1.67 goals while conceding 1.62 goals in return.

KWIK STATS
HOME > DORTMUND

AWAY > HAMBURG

THE PICK
HAMBURG should prove too strong for a resilient Dortmund despite the home team's unblemished home record. The visitors knows a win will enable them to maintain the push for the league title and i don't expect Dortmund to stand in the way.

23 Apr 2009: Mallorca vs Valladolid

Game: MALLORCA vs VALLADOLID
Type: SPANISH LA LIGA
Date: 23 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Mallorca remains one of the most in-form team in the league, holding Malaga to a 1-1 draw last weekend. With only one loss in their last 11 matches, Mallorca have managed to steadily move further away from the lower rungs of the league table. At home, they remain unbeaten in their last eight matches, scoring an average of 1.68 goals in the process.

Despite having not won in their last four matches, Valladolid still poses a threat to Mallorca. Sitting comfortably in 9th position, the visitors have shown their ability to score goals away from home - averaging 1.59 goals per game. Nevertheless, they have been unable to convert those into wins as their defensive frailties have been exposed often, conceding a shocking average of 2.24 goals per match!

KWIK STATS
HOME > MALLORCA

AWAY > VALLADOLID

THE PICK
Mallorca might have a superior head-to-head record against Valladolid, but the standings don't lie as far as form is concerned. Nevertheless, OVER 2.5 GOALS is the best call here as the match could go either way, and the visitors are due to score at least a goal.

22 Apr 2009: Real Betis vs Valencia

Game: REAL BETIS vs VALENCIA
Type: SPANISH LA LIGA
Date: 22 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Betis' 2-0 win over Sporting Gijon last weekend moved them three spots up to 10th position in the league standing. The home team have been consistently performing above expectations after their disastrous start. They have now gone 7 matches unbeaten, and 8 at home. Conceding just an average of 1.11 goals per game at home, Betis are no pushovers for any visiting teams.

Nevertheless, Valencia will provide stern opposition to Betis as they themselves are running the race for 3rd position with five points separating them from Sevilla. They have won the last 4 on the trot, and remains unbeaten in their last 5 matches. Away from home, they scored an average of 1.48 goals per game while conceding 1.35 goals in return. Head-to-head results favours the visitors more, who have only lost once to Betis at their home ground.

KWIK STATS
HOME > REAL BETIS

AWAY > VALENCIA

THE PICK
With six matches left to play after tonight, VALENCIA is aware that every win from now onwards is crucial as they seek to overthrow Sevilla from 3rd spot in the league standings. Go with the visitors to snatch the 3pts from Betis.

19 Apr 2009: Real Betis vs Sporting Gijon

Game: REAL BETIS vs SPORTING GIJON
Type: SPANISH LA LIGA
Date: 19 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Its game on at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera Stadium as host Real Betis takes on newly promoted Sporting Gijon. Unbeaten in their last six matches, Betis has suddenly found their scoring boots as they retain only one loss in their last 10 matches. During that stretch, they have scored an whopping average of 1.90 goals while their back four have conceded an alarming 2.20 goals in return!

Sporting Gijon have been struggling of late, losing their last three consecutive matches. The visitors will be looking to exploit Betis' knack of conceding goals to hopefully secure a much needed win. Sporting Gijon remains as the only team in the league yet to draw both home and away. They have also conceded an average of 2.00 goals per game in their last ten matches.

KWIK STATS
HOME > REAL BETIS

AWAY > SPORTING GIJON

THE PICK
Past meetings between these two teams have always yielded a galore of goals. In the last nine meetings a total of 37 goals have been scored, which works out to an average of 4.11 goals per game! Hence, the obvious choice here is to go for the OVER 2.5 GOALS option.

19 Apr 2009: Cagliari vs Napoli

Game: CAGLIARI vs NAPOLI
Type: ITALIAN SERIE A
Date: 19 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Cagliari's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina last week has seen them being taken over by Palermo for the 7th position in the league standings. Nevertheless, Cagliari still has the 2nd lowest amount of goals conceded at home after AC Milan - which says a lot in terms of their home prowess. Most of their wins have been by a goal difference as they score an average of 1.12 goals only while conceding a meagre 0.53 goals in return.

Napoli surprised many at the start of the season when they went on a 8 match unbeaten run and fighting for the top 3 spots in the league early on. Nevertheless, a combination of poor performances and mistakes at the back during the turn of the year has seen them slipping down the pecking order. The visitors have not won away from home in their last 11 tries.

KWIK STATS
HOME > CAGLIARI

AWAY > NAPOLI

THE PICK
This match has the elements of upset as NAPOLI is overdue for a win despite Cagliari's strong home presence. Go with the visitors to edge the host by a goal.

19 Apr 2009: Palermo vs Bologna

Game: PALERMO vs BOLOGNA
Type: ITALIAN SERIE A
Date: 19 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Palermo's surprise 2-2 draw against Inter Milan last week, where the team came back from 0-2 down, has moved them up to 7th position in the Serie A standings. At home, Palermo have been finding the back of the net with ease, scoring an average of 1.88 goals per match. Despite this, they are also prone to concede, with an average of 1.44 goals in return. Their home record reads 11W 0D 4L, which outlines their strong home performances.

Bologna will be hoping to catch Palermo on their off day, as they have slipped off the radar with only a solitary win in their last 10 matches. They have now slid into the relegation zone, something of which they would not want to remain for good with the season coming to an end. A closer look at those losses will reveal that they have had a tough run of fixtures, playing against most of the top 10 teams.

KWIK STATS
HOME > PALERMO

AWAY > BOLOGNA

THE PICK
Consider this. Palermo have yet to draw at home in their last 18 matches (!) while the visitors have not drawn in their last 7 matches. I'd recommend on the outright DRAW, as well as BOLOGNA on asian handicap.

18 Apr 2009: Malaga vs Mallorca

Game: MALAGA vs MALLORCA
Type: SPANISH LA LIGA
Date: 18 April, 2009

PREVIEW
A win over fierce rivals Mallorca will catapult Malaga to the coveted 4th spot currently held by Valencia. After seeing out Villareal 2-0 last week, the home is aware that any slip-ups in the final stretch of the season will wreck any hopes they harbour to qualify for Europe next season. At home, they currently have a record of 7W 4D 4L and scoring an average of 1.56 goals while conceding 1.31 goals in return.

Mallorca will provide stiff competition to Malaga's aspiration as they themselves are on a good run, losing only once in their last 10 outings. During that stretch, they have scored an average of 1.60 goals while conceding 1.00 goals in return. With such a ratio this game will definitely see goals a plenty.

KWIK STATS
HOME > MALAGA

AWAY > MALLORCA

THE PICK
The honours are pretty even between these two teams, with two draws in between wins. With a half ball advantage given to MALLORCA, i'd stick with the visitors to pull off a surprise result as the home team still have the tendency to leak goals at home.

18 Apr 2009: Genoa vs Lazio

Game: GENOA vs LAZIO
Type: ITALIAN SERIE A
Date: 18 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Genoa's recent 3-2 upset win over Juventus last week has strengthen the team's believe in securing the last spot for next year's Champions League action. With seven more matches to go, they are 2pts ahead of closest rivals Fiorentina as the league enters into its final stretch. At home, Genoa have been rock solid, with the only blemish being the 0-2 loss to Inter Milan. They score an average of 2.00 goals while conceding 0.94 goals at home.

Visitors Lazio will be looking to spoil the home team's party as a win will edge them closer to the UEFA Cup spot. Their epic 4-2 win over Roma in last weekend's derby will provide the extra impetus and believe that they can achieve their target. Despite their topsy-turvy performances away from home, Lazio has managed to score an average of 1.44 goals while shipping 1.63 goals in return.

KWIK STATS
HOME > GENOA

AWAY > LAZIO

THE PICK
LAZIO has never lost against Genoa, and i would expect tonight's match to remain the same. High chance of a draw considering that the visitors have yet to do so in their last 8 matches.

18 Apr 2009: Aston Villa vs West Ham

Game: ASTON VILLA vs WEST HAM
Type: ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Date: 18 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Aston Villa's hopes to securing the coveted 4th spot to qualify for next year's Champions League action seems to be falling in tatters after a series of dismal displays. They have now gone 10 matches without a win in all competitions, and hovering just a point above Everton on 5th place while Arsenal are now 8pts ahead of them. At home, the host have not won in their last five and conceded a whopping average of 1.80 goals!

West Ham will be hoping to put a nail in Villa's coffin when they meet tonight as they themselves are sitting at 7th position with the slimmest of hope to chase both Villa and Everton. They have only lost once in their last six matches, shutting out oppositions in four of them. Away from home, the Hammers seems to be finding it hard to find the back of the net, scoring an average of 0.95 goals only.

KWIK STATS
HOME > ASTON VILLA

AWAY > WEST HAM

THE PICK
This match has goals written all over the wall. Aston Villa will be gunning for a win to keep up with Arsenal, and with their leaky defense i would expect West Ham to sneak in a goal or possibly two. OVER 2.5 GOALS is the call here.

18 Apr 2009: Sochaux vs Auxerre

Game: SOCHAUX vs AUXERRE
Type: FRANCE LIGUE 1
Date: 18 April, 2009

PREVIEW
With 6 matches to go before the league wraps up, Sochaux are in a quagmire as they sit uncomfortably at 16th position. With only two points separating them from the relegation zone, the host will be desperate for a win to maintain the gap. They are pretty strong at home, losing only 3 times out of 15 matches played so far. Nevertheless, their scoring record remains a doubt as they average a miserly 1.06 goals at home.

On the other hand, Auxerre will be looking to put last week's 0-2 loss to Bordeaux behind them. The visitors remain at 11th position but will be looking to finish as high as possible considering the remaining fixtures are against the bottom 10 teams. The last four meetings between these two teams have been evenly balanced with each winning a piece in between two draws.

KWIK STATS
HOME > SOCHAUX

AWAY > AUXERRE

THE PICK
Stats reveal that the host have yet to draw in their last 13 matches. AUXERRE have only lost once in 4 meetings against Sochaux and i'm confident that the visitors will be able to match the home team to at least a draw.

12 Apr 2009: Lille vs PSG

Game: LILLE vs PARIS ST GERMAIN
Type: FRANCE LIGUE 1
Date: 12 April, 2009

PREVIEW
4th and 5th squares off as both Lille and PSG knows that a win will leap-frog them into 2nd place temporarily on par with Marseille before the Sunday matches kicks off. Lille's outstanding form of late where they remain unbeaten in their last six have mostly come from their home games. Holding the record of 11W 1D 3L, Lille has the best home record in the league and will be banking on this to overcome the experienced PSG team.

PSG, on the other hand, are no mugs either when it comes to crunch matches like this. Their stout defense have managed to keep a total of 8 clean sheets away with an average of 1.00 goals conceded. Matches between these two have always been rather tight affairs, with PSG edging the home team with a 4W 4D 2L record to date.

KWIK STATS
HOME > LILLE

AWAY > PSG

THE PICK
A glaring statistics which i've noted is the past head-to-head results which unveiled 9 out 10 times these two teams play each other had resulted in 2 goals or less per match. In fact, half of those matches always ended with the score 1-0. I'd recommend both PSG and UNDER 2.5 goals as the pick for this game.

12 Apr 2009: Man City vs Fulham

Game: MAN CITY vs FULHAM
Type: ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Date: 12 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Man City, who recently lost 1-3 to Hamburg in UEFA Cup despite taking the lead, will be looking to make amends when they host Fulham. They have not won away since 27 Nov 2008, but at home Man City presents a different proposition - where they have won their last 7 matches and not conceded in the last 3. They score an average of 1.82 goals while conceding 0.91 goals.

Fulham will be hoping to capitalize on Man City's tiredness after the mid-week UEFA Cup match to notch their 2nd away win. They will be oozing with confidence after beating Bolton away two weeks ago. Nevertheless, scoring has always been an issue to Fulham whenever they travelled as they average a paltry 0.68 goals per away match.

KWIK STATS
HOME > MAN CITY

AWAY > FULHAM

THE PICK
MAN CITY should be able to edge a Fulham side that is having difficulties scoring away. A win for the home team will leap-frog them over the visitors in the league standings, and this should be enough to provide the extra motivation.

12 Apr 2009: Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao

Game: OSASUNA vs ATHLETIC BILBAO
Type: SPANISH LA LIGA
Date: 12 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Osasuna's fine run of form with a solitary defeat in their last 10 matches have propelled them from the lunges of relegation to the current 14th position in the league. They have managed to keep six clean sheets during that stretch, and scored an average of 1.20 goals in the process. Their only blip was the 1-2 loss to Sporting Gijon, a surprise considering both teams' position.

Bilbao, on the other hand, have been on a roller-coaster ride, dishing out indifferent performances of late. Away from home, they have scored an average of 1.11 goals per game but concede 1.78 goals in return. Interestingly though, Bilbao have yet to draw in their last 6 matches, while Osasuna have not drawn the same amount of games at home.

KWIK STATS
HOME > OSASUNA

AWAY > ATHLETIC BILBAO

THE PICK
Apart from the top 3 teams, Bilbao have managed to score against the rest of the teams away from home. With Osasuna averaging only 1.38 goals per game at home, BILBAO is capable of getting something out of this game.

11 Apr 2009: Le Havre vs Caen

Game: LE HAVRE vs CAEN
Type: FRANCE LIGUE 1
Date: 11 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Basement dwellers Le Havre and Caen squares off at the critical stage of the League as both teams struggle to keep themselves afloat. With 8 matches remaining (including this) and 9pts off the safety zone, Le Havre is fully aware that they will need to win as many matches as possible to have the slightest of chances to survive relegation. Unfortunately at home, they have the worst record with a paltry 0.89 goals scored on average while conceding 1.50 goals in return.

Visitors Caen are faring no better, as they have slid down the league table at an alarming rate. More important is the fact that they have yet to register a win in their last 17 matches! Scoring an average of 1.00 goals away while conceding 1.61 goals is one of the main culprit culminating their free fall as they have drawn as many games as they have lost. Despite this, Caen have lost the least amongst the bottom 6 teams, which might do their chances no harm to win against Le Havre.

KWIK STATS
HOME > LE HAVRE

AWAY > CAEN

THE PICK
Previous meetings between these two teams have yielded 3 draws out of 4 matches. Interestingly, Le Havre have not drawn in their last 9 at home while Caen have not drawn in their last 5 matches. While both will be expected to go all out for a win, CAEN still holds the edge here as their form have picked up a bit (not lost in last 2) and Le Havre have yet to prove that they are capable to play in Ligue 1.

11 Apr 2009: Villareal vs Malaga

Game: VILLAREAL vs MALAGA
Type: SPANISH LA LIGA
Date: 11 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Sevilla's recent surge of points has seen them increase their gap with Villareal to 9pts and 9 matches to go. The Yellow Submarines is aware that every win now onwards is crucial in increasing their chances to catch up with 3rd placed Sevilla. The recent 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League makes it 8 matches unbeaten at home to date for Villareal. Against Malaga, the home team has a superior head-to-head record, winning 3 and drawing once out of 4 past meetings.

Prior to the defeats to Real Madrid and Barcelona, Malaga have surprised many with their fine performance which has seen them catapult to the current 7th position. Averaging 1.56 goals at home and 1.40 goals away, the team's ability to score goals when needed has been instrumental in getting them there. Malaga currently holds the record of having the least losses on asian handicap, which currently stands at 11 out of 31 matches in all competitions.

KWIK STATS
HOME > VILLAREAL

AWAY > MALAGA

THE PICK
Despite Malaga's attacking capabilities, VILLAREAL still holds all the aces with their all round play and i would expect the home team to dispose off the visitors to close the gap with Sevilla.

11 Apr 2009: Nancy vs Valenciennes

Game: NANCY vs VALENCIENNES
Type: FRANCE LIGUE 1
Date: 11 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Nancy, who has not won in their last 9 matches, will be aware that anything other than a win tonight will drag them closer to the relegation zone. A mixture of tough fixtures as well as bad luck has seen them sliding down the league standings to the current 16th position. Nevertheless, at home their statistics are a bit more encouraging with a scoring average of 1.06 goals and conceding 1.06 goals in return.

Visitors Valenciennes are in terrific form, stretching their unbeaten run to 14 matches after last week's win over Auxerre. They have won 15 out of their last 16 on asian handicap, which speaks volume about their performances of late. Nevertheless, a closer look at their statistics will reveal that most of their points have come from their home whilst their away stats are mostly draws. In fact, they have the lowest scoring average in the league, which currently stands at 0.47 goals per away match!

KWIK STATS
HOME > NANCY

AWAY > VALENCIENNES

THE PICK
Valenciennes' run will have to come to an end sooner or later. NANCY knows that nothing but a win will do for them to stay away from the relegation fight, and i trust in them to pull it off at home.

9 Apr 2009: Hamburg vs Man City

Game: HAMBURG vs MAN CITY
Type: UEFA CUP
Date: 9 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Norbank Arena Stadium hosts the 1st leg UEFA Cup quarterfinal tie between Hamburg and Manchester City. Hamburg duly disposed off Hoffenheim 1-0 over the weekend, pushing them level on points with Wolfsburg at the top of the Bundesliga. Unbeaten in their last 5 and winning the last 4, Hamburg will be in confident mood especially at home as many teams have found out. Their only losses out of 20 matches at home to date have been only against Ajax Amsterdam (UEFA Cup) and Wolfsburg (Bundesliga).

Man City will be wary of the host's form when they travel to Hamburg. The Germans beat Aston Villa 3-1 earlier in this competition, and will be looking to add another English team to their scalp. Away from home, Man City has been pretty dismal in their performance. They concede an average of 1.57 goals per match while scoring 1.04 goals. Nevertheless, the visitors will be looking to Shaun Wright-Phillips, who has been in scintillating form, to derail Hamburg.

KWIK STATS
HOME > HAMBURG

AWAY > MAN CITY

THE PICK
Although Hamburg are firm favourites to win this match, OVER 2.5 GOALS looks more appealing as the host have a long list of injuries to their backline. Man City leaky defense will definitely concede but i would expect them to score too as they have yet to do so in their last 4 away matches.

8 Apr 2009: Liverpool vs Chelsea

Game: LIVERPOOL vs CHELSEA
Type: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Date: 8 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Liverpool's 5th win in a row in all matches will give them the confidence needed to face the Blues tonight. Their comeback have been remarkable, scoring 16 goals and conceding only once during that stretch as they closed the gap with table-toppers Man Utd. This season, Liverpool have beaten Chelsea 2-0 at home, and will be confident of repeating the same again as they have remained unbeaten in their last 22 matches at home.

Chelsea's record in this year's competition does not augur well for the team as they have yet to win away, with 3 draws and the solitary loss to Roma. Nevertheless, their away record in the Premier League is astounding as they lead the away table in terms of wins, and scoring 27 goals in the process. There will be little love lost as both teams renew their rivalry in this competition, with both teams hoping to do one step better than the previous year.

KWIK STATS
HOME > LIVERPOOL

AWAY > CHELSEA

THE PICK
This match will be very tight, as both teams are rock-solid at the back. Liverpool averagely concedes a meagre 0.55 goals per game at home while Chelsea is at 0.71 goals per away match. With the visitors getting a 1/4 ball headstart, i'd have to go with CHELSEA as stats are also giving Liverpool a paltry 19.25% only to win this game.

7 Apr 2009: Villareal vs Arsenal

Game: VILLAREAL vs ARSENAL
Type: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Date: 7 April, 2009

PREVIEW
1st leg of the Champion League quarterfinal sees the Yellow Submarine welcoming the Gunners to El Madrigal stadium. Villareal's preparation for this match were disrupted by their 0-3 trashing by Almeria over the weekend. They will be looking to make amends against an Arsenal team that is getting most of their injured players back to the line up again. At home, Villareal are unbeaten in their last 7 and did not concede in their last two matches.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will welcome key midfielder Fabregas as well as Adebayor back as they seek to progress further in this competition. The Gunners have won their last four matches on the trot and will be oozing with confidence for this game. Away from home, they have 2W 1D 2L in this competition and scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game.

KWIK STATS
HOME > VILLAREAL

AWAY > ARSENAL

THE PICK
Apart from the freak 6-3 win against AaB Aalborg in the qualifying group, Villareal averaged 0.50 goals per game while Arsenal averaged 0.80 goals in this competition. If past season results were to be considered as a yardstick, this game would definitely end at UNDER 2.5 goals.

5 Apr 2009: Karlsruher vs Monchengladbach

Game: KARLSRUHER vs MONCHENGLADBACH
Type: BUNDESLIGA
Date: 5 April, 2009

PREVIEW
Sitting rock-bottom in the Bundesliga after losing their last 5 consecutive matches, Karlsruher looks doomed for relegation. They failed to find the back of the net in 9 out of their last 10 matches, and this inability has been the prime candidate for their downfall. At home, they average a lowly 0.77 goals scored per match but conceded an average of 1.38 in return. Tonight's match is of outmost importance to Karlsruher as it is a 6-pointer deciding match which can make or break their season.

Monchengladbach, who sits at 16th position with a 5 point cushion over Karlsruher, will be looking for a win to widen the gap between them. They have been in rich vein of form of late, losing only twice in their last 7 matches but scoring an average of 2 goals per game in that stretch. Despite this stats, they are still porous at the back, conceding an average of 2.00 goals per match away.

KWIK STATS
HOME > KARLSRUHER

AWAY > MONCHENGLADBACH

THE PICK
This is not a match for the faint-hearted. It is not easy to pick a winner here as either team is capable of winning when lady luck smiles on them. OVER 2.5 GOALS is the best call for this match as both are porous in defence while past head-to-head results have seen matches between these two ending with lots of goals.