posted April 9, 2008 at 19:14 EST in Soccer Props

After drawing in the first leg 1:1, Getafe CF will hope to pull off yet another upset for sports bettors at the UEFA Cup championships. Tipped at +200 on the money line (BetUS Soccer Odds), Getafe CF enters this matchup as the underdogs on home turf – at Coliseum Alfonso Perez. With the result to be decided by the outcome of the second leg, betting on the UEFA Cup quarterfinal matchup between Getafe and Bayern could not be tighter.

Soccer Odds

Team: Getafe CF

Spread: +½ -140

Moneyline: +200

Total Points: Over 2½ +110

Draw: +220

Team: Bayern Munich

Spread: -½ +120

Moneyline: +120

Total Points: Under 2½ -130

Draw: +220

Analysis: Bayern Munich let a crucial opportunity slip when they contested the first leg at home. Bayern Munich took the early lead 1:0 and created chances that looked they would all but seal the first encounter with a victory. In the dying minutes of the match – the 90th minute—a lapse in concentration cost the Germans the match, as a goal from Contra caused seismic shockwaves in Munich and sealed the first leg in a draw. So instead of a win, Bayern Munich heads to Getafe with a draw.

Dropping the victory in the dying minutes was a huge oversight for the German side. The question is whether they can put the foiled match behind them. It is not by chance that Getafe is in the final eight of this competition and the German side has learnt they must not let their guard down against them.

Can Getafe oust the pre-quarterfinal match favorites Bayern Munich? Getafe arrives at the UEFA Cup quarterfinals for the first time. They eliminated giants in AEK and Benefica to reach this stage. They have posted excellent results and currently, with an away goal, they have a score that can lead them into the semi-finals. They must close the deal at home in the second leg.

Betting Verdict: Bayern Munich was favored at the start of this matchup. In order to salvage the lost opportunity they must go on the offensive at the onset of this match. This time around, I expect their defence to be better prepared. Bayern Munich is an excellent team and they have the line-up that can string together a winning away performance.

Going against Getafe is a five successive winless streak (lost two and drew three). This fact should bolster Bayern Munich’s chances and with disadvantaged odds at +120, Bayern Munich is a steal. Moreover, with the away goal in the bag, I expect Getafe to get off to a nervous start, protecting their slim goal margin lead. In the end, Bayern’s quality will determine the outcome of this matchup.

Soccer Free Picks:

Money line: Bayern Munich at +120

Total Points: Over 2.5 goals

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