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Team news are the key factor in this matchup between Steaua and Vaslui. The players from FC Vaslui (5th place) have not been paid in a long time by owner Porumboiu and after losing at home last round to dirt poor Viitorul (horrible performance, probably fixed match), finally deciding to go on strike prior to this game, so the visitors will play this match with the youth team. Manager Liviu Ciubotariu will also miss the game, choosing to go on strike himself. The Vaslui bus left town with only 4 reserve players and the squad will be completed with some guys from a FC Vaslui affiliate youth team situated in another town. The team will probably become extinct at the end of the season but for now, they have to play this match. Needless to say, this situation provides us with fantastic value and many bookmakers have already taken this match off their betting offer.
I`m always careful with delivering these kind of “sure bet” type news, but since the first team players refused to leave town, things are pretty clear. Even if by a miracle Vaslui will fly a couple more players before match-time, the situation won`t be too different – but it`s very unlikely anyway. UPDATE: players will travel to Bucharest eventually, read the comments.
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Now, Steaua is good enough to have won this game with 2-0 or 3-0 even against the first team of Vaslui, but in these conditions you can expect the hosts to simply cruise and score at will. Steaua is by far the best team in Romania, leading the league with 9 points in front of the second place, and at home they have been brilliant this season – 15 wins and 2 draws in 16 home matches in Romanian domestic competitions, with 14 of those wins being by at least two goals! Steaua will also be keen to recover after a 0-0 draw last round.
Things are pretty clear here so there`s no point in wasting time with unnecessary talk. Steaua is a solid, in form team which will host a team fielding a lineup of youth player which have never played together before. Sure, Steaua will probably rotate the squad too, make some changes, but that`s actually a good thing because the reserve players will be motivated. Personally I will choose the 2,75 goal handicap, I think it`s the best bet here taking into account both odds value and safety. This tip can only be played at bet 365 right now, but there are still many bookmakers who are providing -1.5, -1.75 or -2 handicaps. Maximum stakes. Prediction: Steaua Bucharest – FC Vaslui 5-0.
Pick: Steaua (-2,75 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 2.75 @ Bet365
Stake: 10
Possible profit: 17.5
Event date: 11 April
Your bet is great and I made a similar one last night for a decent amount of money, now it’s being reported that of course, Vaslui WILL in fact play with their best 11. Quite typical I would say. News verifiable here: http://www.prosport.ro/fotbal-intern/liga-1/exclusiv-vaslui-va-evolua-cu-prima-echipa-in-meciul-cu-steaua-conducerea-clubului-va-aduce-legitimatiile-jucatorilor-12445826
That doesn’t mean steaua can’t win at 3 goals still, I’m sure they can, as for me, I just need them to win both at half time and at full time 🙂
That`s why it`s always clever to be very careful and cautious when placing bets on these kind of information. However, I have no regrets in this case. As I said in the pick there was always a chance that the first players will eventually travel, but there`s still value in the bet. The players are still unhappy and disinterested. They will play a couple of hours after driving hundreds of miles (they are traveling in their own cars) and without proper training. Far from perfect circumstances so still good bet – not the same value of course, but still worth it. Finally, Steaua can always beat Vaslui 3-0 or 4-0 in any circumstances.