Football bet Espanyol v Maccabi Haifa
UEFA Cup: k.o. 15 Mar 19:35
Israeli Defence Can Keep Things Tight In Spain
When a Spanish team plays host to one from Israel in a major club competition, most people will automatically think tof the game as being something of a home banker. However, Espanyol are hardly the cream of La Liga and it should also be remembered that Maccabi Haifa accounted for CSKA Moscow in the last round.It should also be remembered that the 1st leg finished goalless, which doesn't actually tend to provide the home team in the 2nd leg the advantage that it might have done 20 years or so ago. It should also be noted that Israeli teams at both international and club level are renowned for their defensive capabilities, while Espanyol are hardly the most prolific side in La Liga this term.
The bookies seem to have priced this game up as if it is going to be something of a stroll for the Spaniards on Thursday evening, but Maccabi Haifa look perfectly capable of keeping this tight. Bet365's offer of 3-4 for under 2.5 goals looks well worth a small interest.
