Round 7 Lead-up

Things hotting up in Youth League 2:

Atalanta - Newcastle
Both teams are mid-table and are desperate for a result. I think Tony has a superior youth squad so he is probably favourite. 1-2

Bordeaux - Steaua Buchurest
Top-of-the-table clash in YL2. The two leaders have conceded three goals between them so far this season. I predict a stalemate and I don't think either Scott or John will be too upset by it. 0-0

Bristol Rovers - Sydney
Sydney face bottom-of-the-table Bristol Rovers. A must-win game for Sydney in order to close the gap to at least one of the teams in front. Sydney's quality should tell by the final whistle but have to be wary of what is a poor away record for the club's Youth squad this season up till now. 1-3

Grasshoppers - Zenit
Surely Derek's best chance to register Zenit Youth's second win of the season in the league, facing a managerless side. It might not be pretty but I think he'll do it. 0-1