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Partizan Beograd visits Besiktas in Istanbul, in a match that counts for the 4th round of the Europa League group C. Besiktas is second with 5 points, Partizan is on the last place with only 1 point. In the group we also have Tottenham with 5 points (first place) and Asteras Tripolis with 4 points (third place).
Besiktas not looking bad at all this year, playing good football … they lost very close with Arsenal in UCL playoffs and also played well in Europa League … 4-0 win in Beograd and draws with Tottenham and Asteras. Also in the league they are doing well just two points behind the leaders Fenerbahce, but there is also a negative factor for Besiktas: they lost the last two matches 2-3 vs Erciyesspor and 0-2 vs. Besiktas.
Bet on Besiktas – Partizan with the best Europa League odds at Pinnacle.
Partizan wants the title again after they lost last year to rivals Red Star and they act like they are the best team in Serbia this year … first place and 9 wins in 11 games. But unfortunately, Partizan did not make the same impact in Europa League … heavy defeats with Besiktas (0-4) and Asteras (0-2) but also a surprising home draw with Tottenham (0-0). It is obvious that Partizan’s weakness is in the attacking area … they score a lot in Serbia, but at a higher level are limited and have to rely on defense.
My tip for this game will be under 2,5 goals. Partizan with big problems in attack in this competition and it is unlikely they will score, even if Besiktas allowed 5 goals in the last 2 games. It was a fluke, because Besiktas has been very impressive in defense in this season, we saw vs. Arsenal how well they can defend. Also after the 0-4 defeat at home, Partizan will be much more careful to not let goals slip away and they will try to play good defensive football. I think there is great value on the bet on under 2,5 goals and the odds are higher than they should be because of 4-0 first leg score. Correct score prediction: Besiktas – Partizan 1-0.
Pick: under 2,5 goals
Odds: 1.95 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 7.6
Event date: 6 November
