LIVERPOOL VS RABOTNICKI EUROPA LEAGUE 2ND LEG BETTING TIPS
Liverpool are reportedly set to name a full-strength side today as they take on Macedonian rivals Rabotnicki Kometal at Anfield today in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie. The Reds have this one virtually sown up after winning 2-0 in the away fixture.
The match took a sour turn though as allegations of racial abuse and an overall inability to control Rabotnicki's fans has seen them come under investigation by UEFA- although they are quick to mention that the racial abuse allegations aren't part of the investigation. Makes me wonder how long they're going to tolerate that crap from Eastern European teams.
I think Liverpool will be looking to give the Macedonians a tough time out there and I could certainly see some meaty challenges being thrown around early. I imagine there will be a bit of bad blood and hopefully Liverpool don't let things boil over.
Roy Hodgson's side are listed at 1/20 to win today and that's incredibly short odds. Rabotnicki are priced at 28/1 with Bet365 while the draw can be backed at a 12/1 price.
There is a very good chance that Liverpool may try to run up the score ruthlessly. A 5-0 victory pays a mere 8/1 while 6-0 rewards at 14/1. A 7-0 victory for Liverpool is priced at 28/1 while an 8-0 win is a solid 50/1.
The bookies definitely favour goals with the 2.5 over/under favouring the over at a 4/11 price tag. Under 2.5 is listed at 21/10.
Fernando Torres is listed at 3/10 to score a goal at any point but I'm not sure if he's fit for this one so I'd avoid that bet. David Ngog will likely feature and he's a slim 4/9- I think he's a virtual certainty to score if he's on the pitch for 70 minutes or so. Dirk Kuyt is trading at 4/6 alongside Steven Gerrard while Milan Jovanovic is trading at 4/5.
Alberto Aquilani is priced at 10/11 to score anytime. Jonjo Shelvey, Maxi Rodriguez and Ryan Babel can all be backed at 11/10.
Joe Cole's odds to score in this match are priced at 5/4 and I think that's going to be a very popular bet today for Liverpool fans.