Anderlecht side didn’t impress much in the first leg in Belgrade but what they showed was more than enough to get a favorable result before the return leg played at home. Coach Jacobs set up quite a coward-like tactics, and until the first goal which was scored after a very simple attack, his team played quite careful and cautious even though it was clear they could reach the hosts’ penalty box anytime they wanted. Great talent Lukako didn’t show much skill and the claims he is in bad form still stand. However, the best player in the ‘Violet’ squad was Gillet, who also scored the first goal and was really the most dangerous player for Partizan’s goal but also terrific in defense too. So, they were quite defensive and careful in the first leg, but this time in front of their fans, that surely won’t be the case.
All or nothing
Partizan was not hoping that they would be just one step away from the new, historical participation in CL, so thus they didn’t invest much in the new squad during preseason. However, now Europa League is secured and they are entering this clash relaxed. Coach Stanojevic, even though being young, is very rational coach, making some sharp and mature reasoning and forcing modern and attractive tactics, so if he had a better team I’ve got no dilemma he would do miracles in Europe with a mind like that. In this situation, I expect him to force a very offensive tactics from the start, and not look back. In case of a quick goal for the black-whites, I don’t think they will start defending but will continue to play the same and that’s why in summary I believe the guests will arrive with a desire to play open.
Goals
This has got to be a match full of goals. I believe Partizan can score one at least, if not more as Anderlecht’s defense isn’t too stable, which was seen on many occasions during the first leg when Partizan’s players were able to pass them, especially on the flanks. Of course, the words shouldn’t be wasted on how hollow Partizan’s defense is, knowing that out of 5 players in that line of the team (goalie and 4 defenders), only Krstajic knows all football basics but even he isn’t as energetic as he once was. Anderlecht surely won’t be keeping the 0:0 scoreline but will want to additionally secure their advantage in front of their fans with a few more goals. That’s why in this clash it’s all possible and a lot of goals is what we will most likely see as these two sides will be going for that in this match. Good luck.
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Prediction:
Tip: Over 2.5
Odd: 1.90
Bookie: Expekt
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