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Match of the week in Romania between two good teams in Liga 1.
Dinamo Bucharest is a powerhorse in romanian football but it is currently going through a rebuilding process, with many young guns and few top quality players in the team. The hosts had mixed results so far, alternating good games with poor ones. Overall the results have not been good, with the “red dogs” just 11th in the standings before this round and manager Gheorhe Multescu is under pressure to deliver today. Even through this rebuilding process Dinamo is expected to at least challenge for the top 5 spots. Multescu has announced an all-out-attack approach today.
Petrolul currently sits in 1st place, with 4 wins and 3 draws. They also got a historic 2-1 win against Swansea in the Europa League playoffs, but after losing 1-5 away. Petrolul at the moment is not champions material and they will probably finish somewhere between 2nd and 5th positions. The hosts have their best players up front, play an attacking style of football but lately they are on a low-scoring run. Despite this, they can score goals and their defense is far from being unbreakable.
Regarding team news, Dinamo is at full strength for this game and Petrolul does not have big injury concerns or suspensions either. Last season these teams played twice, both won at home with 2-1.
You can look at this game from 2 perspectives:
1. Dinamo`s strikers scored zero goals so far, Petrolul has only a 9-4 goal difference and could settle for a draw, the game will be balanced so under 2,5 looks likely.
2. Both teams have quality up front, Dinamo absolutely HAS to get a win and will play offensive from the start. Dinamo has 3 overs in the last 4 games, so over 2,5 looks to be the best bet.
I`m putting my money on the 2nd option. The hosts play at home and a win is mandatory, anything else could mean tough times for the players and the manager would probably be sacked. Petrolul is not the team to defend a draw, they would like to take advantage of Dinamo`s situation and win. Both teams have their best players in midfield and attack. This match will be played on counters, the hosts will leave open spaces at the back and Petrolul has the quality to punish their opponents. This could go either way regarding the winner (though Petrolul has an edge), but over 2,5 at these odds is a really solid choice. My pick is 2-1 for either team, maybe 2-2.
Pick: over 2,5
Odds: 2.06 @ Sbobet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 8.48
Event date: 21 September
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- Rostick won 6 out of the last 7 picks
