UEFA Cup Preview
Advocaat tells Zenit to believe
FC Zenit St. Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat said his players must give more than 100 per cent in Thursday’s UEFA Cup semi-final if they are to overcome FC Bayern München without a string of first-teamers
While I have predicted a Bayern and Fiorentina if an upset it going to happen Zenit would be the logical choice. Playing at home with the away goal in their back pocket coupled with bad field conditions may be enough to see Zenit through. Bayern will welcome back in form striker Luca Toni as he will be key in Bayern Munich hopes in reaching Manchester for the finals.
Sinnacle Prediction – Bayern Munich 2-1
Positive Prandelli eyes final push
ACF Fiorentina and Rangers FC have both enjoyed impressive seasons but as the sides prepare to meet in Tuscany for a place in the UEFA Cup final, each knows their campaign could yet unravel.
Fiorentina were left frustrated in the first leg after a 0-0 stalemate at the Ibrox. Rangers welcome part important first team players Barry Ferguson and Kevin Thomson from suspensions. After a couple of recent losses against arch rivals Celtic, Rangers are not coming into this game in the best of form.
Sinnacle Prediction – Fiorentina 2-0