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UEFA Cup Betting: Aberdeen Must Bounce Back from Heavy Defeats

February 12th, 2008

Aberdeen Must Bounce Back from Heavy Defeats

Aberdeen’s home tie against Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, on Thursday is one fixture that certainly catches the eye. The Dons scored a famous 3-2 victory over the Germans at Pittodrie in 1983 on their way to winning the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. However, a repeat victory seems unlikely based on Aberdeen’s recent form. On Sunday they were hammered 5-1 by Celtic at home, following on from a 4-1 League Cup semi-final defeat by Dundee United in front of their own fans. Coach, Jimmy Calderwood, employed two new signings in defence against Celtic – Dave Bus and Alan Maybury – and that pair will have to quickly find their feet facing Bayern Munich on Thursday.

Though Munich were not emphatic in the group phase, they topped their section, remaining unbeaten, while Aberdeen scrapped through with just four points. Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side may have only managed a draw in their table-top clash with Werder Bremen on Sunday, but they still top the German league and come into the game in much better form. Their midfield playmaker, Franck Ribery, is a big doubt, but they have plenty of strength in depth.

PinnacleSports.com make Bayern Munich favourites 1.694 (-1)* with Aberdeen 2.34 (+1)*.

*All odds subject to change – compare the latest prices from top online sportsbooks live here at BookieLabRat.com.

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