14/07/2011 UEFA Europa League Qualifiers
Tauras (Lithuania) - ADO Den Haag (Holland)
Lithuanian team is playing second year in a row in Europa League. Last year they managed to beat Welsh Llanelli after extra time and in second round were destroyed by APOEL from Cyprus 0-3 and 1-3.
I think this year Tauras are even weaker. They managed to sign only players which couldn't find better team. Results talk for themselves - they are only in 9th position in Lithuanian league (before start of the season they aimed to be in top 5), managed to win only 4 games from 17. They form is really poor at the moment.
The game will be played in Kaunas (150km away), because local stadium is under construction. Tickets are very expensive, so I do not expect more than 500 lithuanians in the stadium.
On the other hand, Den Haag are not usual European cups participants and won't like to finish they show in Europe after first round. About 800 Dutch supporters are coming to Kaunas and their best friends from Legia Warsaw are on their way as well. So Den Haag will be playing like at home.
Main reason for this bet is massive class difference between Lithuanian and Dutch football. I predict easy win for Den Haag 2-0 or 3-0.
6 units - ADO Den Haag -1.5AH@2.1 bwin
Tauras 2-3 ADO Den Haag. Pick is lost (-6 units).
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