UEFA Cup:

Palermo v Newcastle: k.o. 02 Nov 19:45

Palermo Too Strong For Struggling Geordies
Thurs 02nd Nov 19:45 Palermo v Newcastle Palermo -0.5 on the Asian Handicap at 1.72 with Ladbrokes.

Last updated: Wed 01st November 2006

Newcastle made a decent start to their UEFA Cup group campaign with a 1:0 victory over Fenerbahce in their opening game, but things are not going so well on the domestic front for Glenn Roeder's men.

The Sicilians also started with a win, 2:1 away to Eintracht Frankfurt although, unlike Newcastle, they are also going well at home.

Recent wins away to AC Milan and Fiorentina, sandwiching a home victory over local rivals Messina have left them joint top alongside Inter Milan in Serie A.

They also possess a strong squad, featuring the likes of David Di Michele, Fabio Simplicio and Mark Bresciano and should be capable of seeing off a Newcastle team who look far from secure at the back.

The 1.72 available with Ladbrokes for Palermo on the Asian Handicap at -0.5 looks reasonable value, ensuring a pay out should they secure the win.