A relatively quite week in Italy's top flight this week with no managerial sackings, big transfer rumours or hooligan trouble. For once it would seem the biggest story of the week has occurred on the pitch with AC Milan beating Champions Juventus 1-0 on Sunday evening. That was Juve's second defeat of the season and they are now just two points ahead of Napoli. Although they were undone by a Robiniho penalty against Milan the performances of The Old Lady in recent weeks have not been to the level that saw them go unbeaten for all of last season. In contrast to Juve, AC Milan have looked resurgent in recent weeks, capped by their win over the Champions. Allegri's job maybe far from safe but he has turned Milan around and they look like a side who could continue up the league. Their dismal start will linger long in the memory of Milan's fans but their is certainly now hope for them with two thirds of the season still left to play.
Elsewhere Palermo got a much needed win as they beat Catania 3-1 in a surprising result. Another surprise saw Atalanta slump to another defeat as they were beaten 1-0 at home to Genoa. A late goal saw Fiorentina rescue a point at Torino in a 2-2 draw. In a relegation clash Sampdoria overcame Bologna 1-0. An early goal from Destro saw Roma gain an away win in Pescara. Chievo and Siena played out a goalless stalemate. Parma sprung a surprise as they beat third placed inter 1-0 but their was no surprise in Cagliari as the home side were beaten 1-0 by Napoli. The final game of the week saw Lazio ease aside Udinese 3-0.
This Weekend's Fixtures and Predictions:
Friday 30 November:
Catania V AC Milan - 19:45 - Away Win
Catania have looked their usual solid selves this season and currently occupy eighth, a position you can expect them to be around for the rest of the campaign. They are at the moment though suffering a wobble and having been comprehensively beaten last time out it is Milan who get the tentative vote after beating Juventus they have shown they maybe ready to put a run together and they should have enough to overcome Catania.
Saturday 1 December:
Juventus V Torino - 19:45 - Home Win
Despite being beaten last time out the Champions should return to winning ways here against a Torino side who haven't won in 2 games. Their draw with Fiorentina at the weekend was impressive but an angered Juventus will be a different proposition. The Champions will bounce back in style here.
Sunday 2 December:
Napoli V Pescara - 11:30 - Home Win
Napoli are in terrific form at the moment and even without Cavani they are a force to be reckoned with. Pescara have lost all of their last three games and look set for another defeat here. Juve put 6 past them three weeks ago, it would be little surprise for Napoli to rack up a similar tally in this one.
Bologna V Atalanta - 14:00 - Away Win
Two teams who lost last weekend meet in this one and it is Atalanta who should come out on top. Despite losing last time out they can bounce back and can overcome a Bologna side who are second from bottom and are low on confidence.
Genoa V Chievo - 14:00 - Draw
Sixteenth face seventeenth as Chievo travel to Genoa. Both sides have been disappointing this season which is reflected in their league position. Both are proving hard to predict but a low scoring draw seems the most likely result.
Inter V Palermo - 14:00 - Home Win
Inter are struggling at the minute but they could bounce back here. Back in the San Siro where they have only lost once this season they should be able to overcome Palermo. Palermo's win over Catania was much needed and that will of helped their confidence, they will test Inter but the home side will edge it.
Lazio V Parma - 14:00 - Home Win
Lazio remain in great form after overcoming Udinese in some style and they should have enough to beat resurgent Parma in this one. Parma got a good win last weekend but they remain an inconsistent side particularly away from home and they will fall short against Lazio's attack in the Stadio Olimipico.
Siena V Roma - 14:00 - Away Win
Roma have looked promising in recent weeks and could continue that run here against Siena who despite being unbeaten in 5 are a side still set for a relegation struggle. Roma's attack has been effected by the absence of Lamela but with Destro finding form they remain a side with great attacking prowess that will surely test Siena's defence.
Udinese V Cagliari - 14:00 - Home Win
Udinese this season have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 7 of their 14 games in what has been so far a poor campaign for them. They have a good opportunity here though to record win number 5 against a Cagliari side who haven't won in 4 games. Udinese have only lost once at home all season and they should have enough to beat a Cagliari side who are struggling at the moment.
Fiorentina V Sampdoria - 19:45 - Home Win
Despite only managing a draw against Torino last weekend, Fiorentina are taken to win this one. That draw sees them remain in third place and showed again how far Vincenzo Montella has taken his side in a short space of time. Unbeaten in 8 games and unbeaten at home all season they will take all the beating. Sampdoria's win last weekend will of helped their confidence but Fiorentina will prove too much for them.
Selected Match Betting:
Fiorentina, Udinese, Roma, Lazio, Atalanta, Napoli, Juve & AC Milan - All To Win: 133/1
Fiorentina V Sampdoria - Fiorentina to win 4-0: 16/1
Siena V Roma - Destro To Score First: 4/1
Enjoy The Games!
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Friday, 23 November 2012
Gameweek 14 - Another managerial casualty & Hooligans make the headlines
Another turbulent week in the Serie A began with Pescara coach Giovanni Stroppa resigning from his post after his side were beaten 1-0 by Siena on Sunday, a result which has left them third from bottom. His replacement was named on Tuesday, Cristiano Bergodi a former Pescara player who lands his first Serie A job after a spell managing in the lower leagues.
In what should of been a celebratory week for Italian football with both Juventus & AC Milan winning in the Champions league the headlines were taken again by Italy's continuing hooligan problem. Wednesday saw a group of Napoli fans torch a car belonging to a group of Foggia fans who were on their way back from a Serie D game. Luckily no one was seriously injured and those responsible arrested. Then in the early hours of Thursday morning a bar in the centre of Rome was set upon by Lazio ultras who attacked Tottenham fans, in the capital ahead of their Europa League game with Lazio on Thursday evening. One man was left seriously injured and he and a further 10 men were taken to hospital. For some time hooliganism in Italy has not gained the publicity it used to enjoy, these isolated occurrences certainly do not suggest a resurgence in hooliganism but show again how in Italy it remains to sit just below the surface ready to strike whenever an opportunity arises.
On the pitch results continue to be full of surprises. Both Saturday fixtures ended in a draw as leaders Juve were held by Lazio to a 0-0 bore draw and Milan drew 2-2 with Napoli. Sunday saw much needed wins for Sampdoria who beat genoa 3-1 and Bologna who dispatched Palermo 3-0. Catania overcame Chievo 2-1 in a tight affair. Fiorentina continued their good form by thumping Atalanta 4-1. Inter were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Cagliari in a shock result. Udinese and Parma also played out a 2-2 draw and Siena overcame Pescara 1-0. Monday's game saw Roma return to form, beating Torino 2-0.
This Weeks Fixtures, Previews & Predictions:
Saturday 24 November
Palermo V Catania - 19:45 - Away Win
Palermo remain a team on the slide after being beaten by fellow strugglers Bologna last weekend. They have now lost their last there last three games and look set for another defeat here against a Catania side who look a good outfit and look set for a top 10 finish even at this early stage.
Sunday 25 November
Atalanta V Genoa - 14:00 - Home Win
Atalanta were comfortably beaten by an inform Fiorentina side last time out but they are taken to bounce straight back against bottom side Genoa. Atalanta remain in mid table and continue to be a difficult side to beat especially at home. Genoa are likely to find the home side too strong.
Chievo V Siena - 14:00 - Draw
Chievo have been surprise strugglers this season but they did gain a much needed win last weekend. Despite being second bottom Siena's form is stronger than their opponent's with their points deduction meaning they remain in the relegation zone. Despite that Siena remain difficult to predict and a draw between these two struggling sides seems most likely.
Pescara V Roma - 14:00 - Away Win
Pescara's one nil defeat last weekend forced them into a change of management. In the long run that may prove a positive move but Bergodi is unlikely get off to a winning start here against a Roma side that although hard to predict continue to score at will. The home side look set to struggle against an attack as strong as Roma and Zeman's side can make it two wins from two.
Sampdoria V Bologna - 14:00 - Draw
These sides sit 14th and 15th respectively in the table and both gained much needed wins last time out. On paper there is very little to separate them and with both teams desperate not to lose its likely this one will end in a stalemate.
Torino V Fiorentina - 14:00 - Away Win
Fiorentina continue to play great football and get results, their 4-1 thumping of Atalanta saw them move up to third in the table and they are likely to notch up another win here. Torino remain in mid table but have won just one of their last five and will find Fiorentina too strong.
AC Milan V Juventus - 19:45 - Away Win
The game of the weekend sees Juventus travel to Milan. Both teams could only manage draws last time out which saw Juventus remain top and Milan stay 12th. The table doesn't lie and the gulf in class between these two may never have been wider. Juventus continue to look imperious particularly defensively whereas Milan regularly look shaky. This should be a straight forward win for the Champions.
Monday 26 November
Cagliari V Napoli - Away Win
Both these sides drew their games 2-2 last weekend showing the attacking prowess but also defensive weakness of themselves. Napoli have the upper hand in both departments in this one and they should be too strong for Cagliari. Expect goals in this one but Napoli will prevail.
Parma V Inter - Away Win
Parma are stuck in mid table after another draw last weekend and they are unlikely to increase their point tally here against a strong Inter side who currently occupy second place. Parma haven't won any of their last 3 and Inter none of their last 2 so expect a cagey affair but Inter should edge it.
Tuesday 27 November
Lazio V Udinese - Draw
Both these sides have been hard to predict this campaign with Udinese having a dreadful start that sees them occupy 10th in the table, poor by their standards. Lazio started so well but have in recent weeks failed to put a long run of good results together. Both teams drew their last games and this is set to be another tight affair.
Selected Match Odds:
Inter, Napoli, Juventus, Fiorentina, Atalanta, Roma & Catania - All To Win:
AC Milan V Juventus - Juventus Win 3-0 : 18/1
Cagliari V Napoli - Insigne To Score first: 11/2
Enjoy The Games!
In what should of been a celebratory week for Italian football with both Juventus & AC Milan winning in the Champions league the headlines were taken again by Italy's continuing hooligan problem. Wednesday saw a group of Napoli fans torch a car belonging to a group of Foggia fans who were on their way back from a Serie D game. Luckily no one was seriously injured and those responsible arrested. Then in the early hours of Thursday morning a bar in the centre of Rome was set upon by Lazio ultras who attacked Tottenham fans, in the capital ahead of their Europa League game with Lazio on Thursday evening. One man was left seriously injured and he and a further 10 men were taken to hospital. For some time hooliganism in Italy has not gained the publicity it used to enjoy, these isolated occurrences certainly do not suggest a resurgence in hooliganism but show again how in Italy it remains to sit just below the surface ready to strike whenever an opportunity arises.
On the pitch results continue to be full of surprises. Both Saturday fixtures ended in a draw as leaders Juve were held by Lazio to a 0-0 bore draw and Milan drew 2-2 with Napoli. Sunday saw much needed wins for Sampdoria who beat genoa 3-1 and Bologna who dispatched Palermo 3-0. Catania overcame Chievo 2-1 in a tight affair. Fiorentina continued their good form by thumping Atalanta 4-1. Inter were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Cagliari in a shock result. Udinese and Parma also played out a 2-2 draw and Siena overcame Pescara 1-0. Monday's game saw Roma return to form, beating Torino 2-0.
This Weeks Fixtures, Previews & Predictions:
Saturday 24 November
Palermo V Catania - 19:45 - Away Win
Palermo remain a team on the slide after being beaten by fellow strugglers Bologna last weekend. They have now lost their last there last three games and look set for another defeat here against a Catania side who look a good outfit and look set for a top 10 finish even at this early stage.
Sunday 25 November
Atalanta V Genoa - 14:00 - Home Win
Atalanta were comfortably beaten by an inform Fiorentina side last time out but they are taken to bounce straight back against bottom side Genoa. Atalanta remain in mid table and continue to be a difficult side to beat especially at home. Genoa are likely to find the home side too strong.
Chievo V Siena - 14:00 - Draw
Chievo have been surprise strugglers this season but they did gain a much needed win last weekend. Despite being second bottom Siena's form is stronger than their opponent's with their points deduction meaning they remain in the relegation zone. Despite that Siena remain difficult to predict and a draw between these two struggling sides seems most likely.
Pescara V Roma - 14:00 - Away Win
Pescara's one nil defeat last weekend forced them into a change of management. In the long run that may prove a positive move but Bergodi is unlikely get off to a winning start here against a Roma side that although hard to predict continue to score at will. The home side look set to struggle against an attack as strong as Roma and Zeman's side can make it two wins from two.
Sampdoria V Bologna - 14:00 - Draw
These sides sit 14th and 15th respectively in the table and both gained much needed wins last time out. On paper there is very little to separate them and with both teams desperate not to lose its likely this one will end in a stalemate.
Torino V Fiorentina - 14:00 - Away Win
Fiorentina continue to play great football and get results, their 4-1 thumping of Atalanta saw them move up to third in the table and they are likely to notch up another win here. Torino remain in mid table but have won just one of their last five and will find Fiorentina too strong.
AC Milan V Juventus - 19:45 - Away Win
The game of the weekend sees Juventus travel to Milan. Both teams could only manage draws last time out which saw Juventus remain top and Milan stay 12th. The table doesn't lie and the gulf in class between these two may never have been wider. Juventus continue to look imperious particularly defensively whereas Milan regularly look shaky. This should be a straight forward win for the Champions.
Monday 26 November
Cagliari V Napoli - Away Win
Both these sides drew their games 2-2 last weekend showing the attacking prowess but also defensive weakness of themselves. Napoli have the upper hand in both departments in this one and they should be too strong for Cagliari. Expect goals in this one but Napoli will prevail.
Parma V Inter - Away Win
Parma are stuck in mid table after another draw last weekend and they are unlikely to increase their point tally here against a strong Inter side who currently occupy second place. Parma haven't won any of their last 3 and Inter none of their last 2 so expect a cagey affair but Inter should edge it.
Tuesday 27 November
Lazio V Udinese - Draw
Both these sides have been hard to predict this campaign with Udinese having a dreadful start that sees them occupy 10th in the table, poor by their standards. Lazio started so well but have in recent weeks failed to put a long run of good results together. Both teams drew their last games and this is set to be another tight affair.
Selected Match Odds:
Inter, Napoli, Juventus, Fiorentina, Atalanta, Roma & Catania - All To Win:
AC Milan V Juventus - Juventus Win 3-0 : 18/1
Cagliari V Napoli - Insigne To Score first: 11/2
Enjoy The Games!
Friday, 16 November 2012
Serie A Matchweek 13 - Juve Back With A Bang
The Serie A returns this weekend after a mid week international break. This weekend sees the ten games spread over 3 days with 2 on Saturday, eight on Sunday and one on Monday evening.
Last weekend saw a continuation of bizarre results that have dogged the Serie A this season. Inter Milan, conquers of Juventus the previous week were beaten 3-2 by Atalanta. AC Milan found themselves on the end of another defeat as they lost 3-1 to Fiorentina. And in Rome Lazio won the Rome derby, 3-2 in a game which saw both sides have a man sent off. Elsewhere Torino added to Bologna woes beating them 1-0. Napoli continued their good goal scoring form beating Genoa 4-2. Chievo held Udinese to a 2-2 draw and Parma and Siena also played out a stalemate, that one ending 0-0. Cagliari V Catania also finished 0-0. Palermo beat a now struggling Sampdoria 2-0 and Juventus set about going on another unbeaten run by thrashing Pescara 6-1.
Another defeat for AC Milan has seen them slip to 13th in the league and pressure continues to mount on manager Allegri. There is little doubt that if Milan had a suitable replacement available Allegri would be gone, however negotiations with Pep Guardiola appear to have stalled and the Spaniard is unlikely to take over before the start of next season. Rumours are rife in Italy that a new candidate has come to light, Fiorentina's Vincenzo Montella. Montella has guided Fiorentina to fourth in the division this season, playing some fantastic football. Its easy to see why Milan would want him but his buy out clause is reportedly large and he is said to be happy at Fiorentina. Even so the lure of the San Siro maybe too much for him and if Milan continue in their current vein expect that call to come sooner than later.
This weekend's fixtures and predictions:
Saturday 17 Novmeber
Juventus V Lazio: 17:00 - Home Win
The match of the weekend sees first versus fifth as Juve host Inter Milan. Juve's defeat to Inter shows that they are not indestructible but they manner in which they bounced back last weekend shows both the quality and hunger that they possess. Lazio's win in the derby will have helped their confidence after a couple of blips and they are sure to give the champions a test. It's set to be tight but the Champions get the vote.
Napoli V AC Milan : 19:35 - Home Win
Third placed Napoli will look to continue their pursuit of Juventus with victory over Milan. Napoli's attack are sure to enjoy themselves against an inept looking Milan defence who folded tamely against Fiorentina last weekend. It is unlikely Napoli will get a better chance to beat Milan than the one that presents itself here.
Sunday 18 November
Last weekend saw a continuation of bizarre results that have dogged the Serie A this season. Inter Milan, conquers of Juventus the previous week were beaten 3-2 by Atalanta. AC Milan found themselves on the end of another defeat as they lost 3-1 to Fiorentina. And in Rome Lazio won the Rome derby, 3-2 in a game which saw both sides have a man sent off. Elsewhere Torino added to Bologna woes beating them 1-0. Napoli continued their good goal scoring form beating Genoa 4-2. Chievo held Udinese to a 2-2 draw and Parma and Siena also played out a stalemate, that one ending 0-0. Cagliari V Catania also finished 0-0. Palermo beat a now struggling Sampdoria 2-0 and Juventus set about going on another unbeaten run by thrashing Pescara 6-1.
Another defeat for AC Milan has seen them slip to 13th in the league and pressure continues to mount on manager Allegri. There is little doubt that if Milan had a suitable replacement available Allegri would be gone, however negotiations with Pep Guardiola appear to have stalled and the Spaniard is unlikely to take over before the start of next season. Rumours are rife in Italy that a new candidate has come to light, Fiorentina's Vincenzo Montella. Montella has guided Fiorentina to fourth in the division this season, playing some fantastic football. Its easy to see why Milan would want him but his buy out clause is reportedly large and he is said to be happy at Fiorentina. Even so the lure of the San Siro maybe too much for him and if Milan continue in their current vein expect that call to come sooner than later.
This weekend's fixtures and predictions:
Saturday 17 Novmeber
Juventus V Lazio: 17:00 - Home Win
The match of the weekend sees first versus fifth as Juve host Inter Milan. Juve's defeat to Inter shows that they are not indestructible but they manner in which they bounced back last weekend shows both the quality and hunger that they possess. Lazio's win in the derby will have helped their confidence after a couple of blips and they are sure to give the champions a test. It's set to be tight but the Champions get the vote.
Napoli V AC Milan : 19:35 - Home Win
Third placed Napoli will look to continue their pursuit of Juventus with victory over Milan. Napoli's attack are sure to enjoy themselves against an inept looking Milan defence who folded tamely against Fiorentina last weekend. It is unlikely Napoli will get a better chance to beat Milan than the one that presents itself here.
Sunday 18 November
Bologna V Palermo - 11:30 - Draw
Bologna's latest defeat was their eighth of this campaign and they are left second bottom and in real trouble. Palermo are fairing a little better with their victory last weekend seeing them move to fourteenth. Both sides are under performing this season and a stalemate here is the most likely result.
Catania V Chievo - 14:00 - Home Win
Catania have had a promising start to the campaign and currently sit eighth, six places above their opponents. Chievo are another side under achieving and despite a decent draw against Udinese last time they look set for another defeat here. Catania have looked a strong outfit, particularly at home and should pick up another three points here.
Fiorentina V Atalanta - 14:00 - Home Win
Fiorentina are enjoying a great start to the campaign and will be looking to continue it against an Atalanta side full of confidence after overcoming Inter last weekend. Fiorentina's victory over AC Milan last weekend shows just how far Fiorentina have come since a poor campaign last season. They should outclass Atalanta here despite Atalanta enjoying a good run themselves.
Inter Milan V Cagliari - 14:00 - Home Win
Second placed Inter suffered a set back against Atalanta last weekend but their is little doubt they are a quality outfit and an improving one. Cagliari have had a decent start, currently occupying mid table but they look sure to be over run by Inter's classy forward line and as they do not score enough goals themselves this should only end one way.
Siena V Pescara - 14:00 - Draw
Bottom club Siena will look to move away from the bottom when they face a Pescara side still reeling from their drubbing at the hands of Juve last weekend. Prior to that Pescara had looked in decent form and expect them to bounce back and hold Siena here.
Udinese V Parma - 14:00 - Home Win
Udinese have still yet to reach the high standards they set themselves last season and have just 3 wins all season. Parma are a place above Udinese in 9th after a solid start to the campaign. There is little to separate the sides on form but Udinese at home are very strong and that might just prove the difference here.
Sampdoria V Genoa - 19:45 - Draw
Third and fourth bottom meet in this one with both teams on the slide. Sampdoria's promising start now seems a distant memory and they are really struggling at the moment. Genoa too despite a decent beginning have slipped down the table and continue to leak goals. A high scoring draw is the safest option in this tricky contest.
Monday 19 November
Roma V Torino - 19:45 - Home Win
The final match of the weekend sees a Monday night game at the Stadio Olimpico where Roma will look to bounce back from their derby defeat as they host a Torino side who notched up another win last weekend. Roma's third straight derby defeat will do little to aid the confidence of the most unpredictable side in the league but the gillarossi did play well and can take some positives from it. Torino are comfortably in mid table after defeating Bologna last weekend. They face a different proposition here and the all out attacking tactics of Roma could see them over run as an angry Roma bounce back.
Selected Match Odds:
Roma, Udinese, Inter, Fiorentina, Catania, Napoli & Juventus - All To Win: 82/1
Roma V Torino - Lamela To Score First: 4/1
Napoli V AC Milan - Correct Score Napoli 4-0 Milan : 28/1
Enjoy The Games!
Friday, 9 November 2012
Matchweek 12 - The Rome Derby
The Serie A last week continued in its unpredictable fashion that has been prevalent in recent weeks. Saturday saw unbeaten league leaders finally come unstuck as they were beaten 3-1 by Inter at home. Their first defeat in 49 league games. Saturday night also saw AC Milan get a much needed win as they thrashed Chievo 5-1.
Sunday saw a series of strange results as Napoli where held to a 1-1 draw with Torino, Lazio were beaten 4-0 by Catania and Pescara beat Parma 2-0. There were also wins for Siena who narrowly beat Genoa 1-0, Atalanta who overcame Sampdoria 2-1, Fiorentina beat Cagliari 4-1 and Roma beat Palermo by the same scoreline to end their losing run. The other game of the weekend saw Udinese draw 1-1 with Bologna.
This Weekend's Fixtures and Predictions:
Saturday 10 November
Cagliari V Catania - 17:00 - Away Win
Caglairi were on a decent run before being thumped 4-1 by Atalanta last weekend but they remain a side that could easily be dragged into a relegation battle if they were to go on a bad run. It's possible that run could begin to gain momentum now with Catania high on confidence after their very impressive 4-0 win over Lazio last time out. The visitors should take this one.
Pescara V Juventus - 19:45 - Away Win
All good things must come to an end and Juventus' 49 game unbeaten run was halted by Inter last weekend. In the end Inter ran out worthy winners but expect The Old Lady to bounce straight back here. Pescara continue to look a good outfit, not out of their depth in the top division they currently sit 14th. This however is likely to prove a bridge too far against a Juventus who will be determined to return to winning ways.
Sunday 11 November
Palermo V Sampdoria - 11:30 - Draw
Both these sides suffered loses last time out and Palermo in particular look in big trouble already. Sampdoria started the season well but have fallen away and now find themselves in 15th place. Palermo are second from bottom and need to start picking up points quickly. A draw seems most likely in a game neither side will want to lose.
AC Milan V Fiorentina - 14:00 - Home Win
Milan's disastrous start to season appears to have tailed off and they are finally beginning to show themselves as a decent side again. Boosted by the return of Alessandro Pato Milan now have a striker who could replace Ibrahimovic. Fiorentina are on a decent run themselves sitting fourth in the table they will certainly be fighting for a European spot come May but it is Milan who get the vote in this one having thrashed Chievo last weekend they will be confident of getting another home win, this one won't be as comfortable but they should have enough.
Chievo V Udinese - 14:00 - Away Win
Chievo are hovering around the relegation zone after being beaten by AC Milan. They have had a poor start by their standards and things don't get any easier as they host Udinese. Udinese are yet to reach the heights of last season but they remain a decent side and a comfortably in mid table. Chievo will want to halt their losing run but the suspicion is that Udinese's forward line will simply prove to much for a Cheivo team low on confidence.
Genoa V Napoli - 14:00 - Away Win
Genoa are in danger of slipping back into the relegation places if their current form continues, a 1-0 defeat to Siena last weekend has left them fourth from bottom. They avoided the drop last time round but only just, this season they must improve or they will go down. That process of regaining form and confidence is unlikely to begin here however against a Napoli side who despite only managing a draw against Torino last time are almost certainly going to have too much fire power for Genoa.
Parma V Siena - 14:00 - Draw
Siena remain bottom despite their win over Genoa. They seem to be revelling as underdogs after their points deduction looked sure to see them struggling near the bottom of the table. Yet they are now just 3 points from safety. Parma, currently eighth have had a inconsistent start to the season and after losing last time out will want to return to winning ways. Siena though have shown themselves to be a solid outfit and expect this one to end in a stalemate.
Torino V Bologna - 14:00 - Home Win
Both these drew last weekend but it is Torino who start as surprise favourites here. Turin's other team have proved a surprise package this season, currently sitting in mid table they continue to get good results, particularly at home. Bologna however have had a dreadful start by their standards and a currently third from bottom. It is the newly promoted side then who get the vote in this one as home advantage prevails.
Lazio V Roma - 14:00 - Away Win
One of the biggest games in European football sees Lazio face Roma in the Rome derby. Currently sitting 5th and 6th respectively the game is given even more emphasis. Roma have suffered a poor run against their bitter rivals in recent seasons but there could be a turn around here. Under new manager Zeman Roma have produced great attacking displays yet have continued to be suspect defensively. They will be boosted by the return of Danielle De Rossi but Francesco Totti is a doubt. Lazio have looked the stronger of the two sides this season but their 4-0 loss to Catania raises serious questions about their defensive abilities. Expect lots of goals and plenty of controversy but Roma might just prevail.
Atalanta V Inter - 19:45 - Away Win
Atalanta have made a solid start to the season as many expected they would, expect them to be challenging for a Europa league spot come May. However they are unlikely to boost their points tally here against an Inter side full of confidence after defeating Juventus last weekend. Inter have only lost twice all season and are just three points behind leaders Juventus. Atalanta will make life hard but expect Inter to overcome them.
Selected Match Betting:
Inter, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Catania, Juventus, AC Milan & Udinese - All To Win : 504/1
Lazio V Roma - Correct Score Lazio 3-4 Roma : 40/1
Lazio V Roma - First Goalscorer Totto : 11/2
Enjoy The Games!
Sunday saw a series of strange results as Napoli where held to a 1-1 draw with Torino, Lazio were beaten 4-0 by Catania and Pescara beat Parma 2-0. There were also wins for Siena who narrowly beat Genoa 1-0, Atalanta who overcame Sampdoria 2-1, Fiorentina beat Cagliari 4-1 and Roma beat Palermo by the same scoreline to end their losing run. The other game of the weekend saw Udinese draw 1-1 with Bologna.
This Weekend's Fixtures and Predictions:
Saturday 10 November
Cagliari V Catania - 17:00 - Away Win
Caglairi were on a decent run before being thumped 4-1 by Atalanta last weekend but they remain a side that could easily be dragged into a relegation battle if they were to go on a bad run. It's possible that run could begin to gain momentum now with Catania high on confidence after their very impressive 4-0 win over Lazio last time out. The visitors should take this one.
Pescara V Juventus - 19:45 - Away Win
All good things must come to an end and Juventus' 49 game unbeaten run was halted by Inter last weekend. In the end Inter ran out worthy winners but expect The Old Lady to bounce straight back here. Pescara continue to look a good outfit, not out of their depth in the top division they currently sit 14th. This however is likely to prove a bridge too far against a Juventus who will be determined to return to winning ways.
Sunday 11 November
Palermo V Sampdoria - 11:30 - Draw
Both these sides suffered loses last time out and Palermo in particular look in big trouble already. Sampdoria started the season well but have fallen away and now find themselves in 15th place. Palermo are second from bottom and need to start picking up points quickly. A draw seems most likely in a game neither side will want to lose.
AC Milan V Fiorentina - 14:00 - Home Win
Milan's disastrous start to season appears to have tailed off and they are finally beginning to show themselves as a decent side again. Boosted by the return of Alessandro Pato Milan now have a striker who could replace Ibrahimovic. Fiorentina are on a decent run themselves sitting fourth in the table they will certainly be fighting for a European spot come May but it is Milan who get the vote in this one having thrashed Chievo last weekend they will be confident of getting another home win, this one won't be as comfortable but they should have enough.
Chievo V Udinese - 14:00 - Away Win
Chievo are hovering around the relegation zone after being beaten by AC Milan. They have had a poor start by their standards and things don't get any easier as they host Udinese. Udinese are yet to reach the heights of last season but they remain a decent side and a comfortably in mid table. Chievo will want to halt their losing run but the suspicion is that Udinese's forward line will simply prove to much for a Cheivo team low on confidence.
Genoa V Napoli - 14:00 - Away Win
Genoa are in danger of slipping back into the relegation places if their current form continues, a 1-0 defeat to Siena last weekend has left them fourth from bottom. They avoided the drop last time round but only just, this season they must improve or they will go down. That process of regaining form and confidence is unlikely to begin here however against a Napoli side who despite only managing a draw against Torino last time are almost certainly going to have too much fire power for Genoa.
Parma V Siena - 14:00 - Draw
Siena remain bottom despite their win over Genoa. They seem to be revelling as underdogs after their points deduction looked sure to see them struggling near the bottom of the table. Yet they are now just 3 points from safety. Parma, currently eighth have had a inconsistent start to the season and after losing last time out will want to return to winning ways. Siena though have shown themselves to be a solid outfit and expect this one to end in a stalemate.
Torino V Bologna - 14:00 - Home Win
Both these drew last weekend but it is Torino who start as surprise favourites here. Turin's other team have proved a surprise package this season, currently sitting in mid table they continue to get good results, particularly at home. Bologna however have had a dreadful start by their standards and a currently third from bottom. It is the newly promoted side then who get the vote in this one as home advantage prevails.
Lazio V Roma - 14:00 - Away Win
One of the biggest games in European football sees Lazio face Roma in the Rome derby. Currently sitting 5th and 6th respectively the game is given even more emphasis. Roma have suffered a poor run against their bitter rivals in recent seasons but there could be a turn around here. Under new manager Zeman Roma have produced great attacking displays yet have continued to be suspect defensively. They will be boosted by the return of Danielle De Rossi but Francesco Totti is a doubt. Lazio have looked the stronger of the two sides this season but their 4-0 loss to Catania raises serious questions about their defensive abilities. Expect lots of goals and plenty of controversy but Roma might just prevail.
Atalanta V Inter - 19:45 - Away Win
Atalanta have made a solid start to the season as many expected they would, expect them to be challenging for a Europa league spot come May. However they are unlikely to boost their points tally here against an Inter side full of confidence after defeating Juventus last weekend. Inter have only lost twice all season and are just three points behind leaders Juventus. Atalanta will make life hard but expect Inter to overcome them.
Selected Match Betting:
Inter, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Catania, Juventus, AC Milan & Udinese - All To Win : 504/1
Lazio V Roma - Correct Score Lazio 3-4 Roma : 40/1
Lazio V Roma - First Goalscorer Totto : 11/2
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Friday, 2 November 2012
Matchweek 11 - Juve go for 50 unbeaten
After a full midweek schedule the Serie A is back to its normal format this weekend. With two games on Saturday and eight on Sunday. The midweek fixtures produced some strange results but Juventus delivered a much expected victory by beating Bologna 2-1 on Wednesday. Juve now face Inter on Saturday night in the game of the weekend. If Juve win they win or draw they will stretch their unbeaten run in the Serie A to 50 games, they could also extend their lead at the top by beating second placed Inter and moving 7 points clear.
Elsewhere AC Milan's disastrous start to the season continued as they had to come from 2 goals down to draw 2-2 with Palermo on Tuesday. Pressure continues to mount on Allegri and he looks certain to lose his job in the near future if results do not change quickly. On Wednesday Lazio could only manage a 1-1 draw with Torino in Rome a result which saw them fall 9 points behind leaders Juve. Second placed inter gained a hard fought 3-2 victory over Sampdoria. Sampdoria are now tumbling down the table after a promising start. Chievo look to be moving in the opposite direction after they recorded their third win of the season beating Pescara 2-0. Cagliari continued to defy the odds as they beat Siena 4-2 to move up to eighth. Siena remain rock bottom with just three points. Atalanta produced the shock of the round as the beat Napoli 1-0. Napoli were without Edison Cavani but credit goes to Atalanta for stifling the best attacking side in the league. That result left Napoli in third, now six points behind Juve. Udinese are another side who are putting their poor early season form behind them after they drew 2-2 with Catania. Udinese are now unbeaten in 3 and sit comfortably in mid table, two places above Catania. Parma provided a surprise by beating Roma 3-2. That was the second time in 4 days that Roma were beaten 3-2 and they really are struggling defensively and have now lost as many games as they've won. Parma are enjoying a promising start to the season and they moved up to sixth with that victory. Thursdays only game saw Fiorentina narrowly overcome Genoa 1-0. The Viola are now fifth in the table and look a force to be reckoned with, the problems they had last season now seem a distant memory. Genoa have only won twice this season and remain a side that could easily be dragged into a relegation battle.
This Weekends Fixtures And Predictions:
Saturday, 3 November 2012
AC Milan v Chievo, 17:00 - Draw
Another tricky fixture for Milan who are continuing in disarray. Chievo however have returned to form and they promise to give Milan a real test, though they might not have enough quality to take all 3 points.
Juventus v Inter Milan, 19:45 - Home Win
Despite Inter's impressive start and their resilience Juve remain impossible to oppose, they will be so determined to make to 50 unbeaten that its hard to see anything but a home win.
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Pescara v Parma, 11:30 - Away Win
Pescara have already lost 6 times this season and they face a Parma side buoyant after their victory in Rome, they should take all 3 points again here.
Bologna v Udinese, 14:00 - Draw
Despite being beaten 7 times this season and sitting second bottom Bologna have put in some strong performances in recent weeks, they meet a Udinese side that is slowly finding its feet but may well have to settle for a point away from home.
Catania v Lazio, 14:00 - Away Win
Both teams drew in mid week and will be looking to return to winning ways. Lazio's attacking flair is certain to test a Catania defence that has been leaking goals and that could be the key to this one.
Fiorentina v Cagliari, 14:00 - Home Win
Cagliari have been the surprise team of this season but they will suffer defeat here against a Fiorentina side that are going places. Especially as striker Stevan Jovetic continues in good form.
Napoli v Torino, 14:00 - Home Win
Napoli look set to bounce back from their mid week setback against Torino. Torino have proven themselves hard to break down this season, drawing 5 of their games but Napoli should have enough attacking prowess to overcome them.
Sampdoria v Atalanta, 14:00 - Draw
Both teams lost their last games and will be keen to avoid a repeat. That sets this one up for a trappy affair with few goals, a draw seems most likely.
Siena v Genoa, 14:00 - Draw
Both teams are struggling and both lost their last games. Siena are stronger at home than away but Genoa will prove hard to break down. A frustrating night for both sides sees them share the spoils
Roma v Palermo, 19:45 - Home Win
Roma are the most unpredictable team in Italy, possibly in Europe. Their attacking talents are up their with the top teams in the division but defensively they are poor. They have conceded 6 in their last 2 games and Palermo will fancy their chances against such a leaky outfit. However Palermo have won just one game this season and the attacking prowess of Roma should be too much for them to handle.
Selected Match Betting:
Roma, Napoli, Fiorentina, Lazio, Parma & Juve - All To Win : 35/1
Fiorentina V Cagliari - Jovetic To Score First : 100/30
Napoli V Torino - Napoli to win 4-0 : 18/1
Enjoy The Games!
Elsewhere AC Milan's disastrous start to the season continued as they had to come from 2 goals down to draw 2-2 with Palermo on Tuesday. Pressure continues to mount on Allegri and he looks certain to lose his job in the near future if results do not change quickly. On Wednesday Lazio could only manage a 1-1 draw with Torino in Rome a result which saw them fall 9 points behind leaders Juve. Second placed inter gained a hard fought 3-2 victory over Sampdoria. Sampdoria are now tumbling down the table after a promising start. Chievo look to be moving in the opposite direction after they recorded their third win of the season beating Pescara 2-0. Cagliari continued to defy the odds as they beat Siena 4-2 to move up to eighth. Siena remain rock bottom with just three points. Atalanta produced the shock of the round as the beat Napoli 1-0. Napoli were without Edison Cavani but credit goes to Atalanta for stifling the best attacking side in the league. That result left Napoli in third, now six points behind Juve. Udinese are another side who are putting their poor early season form behind them after they drew 2-2 with Catania. Udinese are now unbeaten in 3 and sit comfortably in mid table, two places above Catania. Parma provided a surprise by beating Roma 3-2. That was the second time in 4 days that Roma were beaten 3-2 and they really are struggling defensively and have now lost as many games as they've won. Parma are enjoying a promising start to the season and they moved up to sixth with that victory. Thursdays only game saw Fiorentina narrowly overcome Genoa 1-0. The Viola are now fifth in the table and look a force to be reckoned with, the problems they had last season now seem a distant memory. Genoa have only won twice this season and remain a side that could easily be dragged into a relegation battle.
This Weekends Fixtures And Predictions:
Saturday, 3 November 2012
AC Milan v Chievo, 17:00 - Draw
Another tricky fixture for Milan who are continuing in disarray. Chievo however have returned to form and they promise to give Milan a real test, though they might not have enough quality to take all 3 points.
Juventus v Inter Milan, 19:45 - Home Win
Despite Inter's impressive start and their resilience Juve remain impossible to oppose, they will be so determined to make to 50 unbeaten that its hard to see anything but a home win.
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Pescara v Parma, 11:30 - Away Win
Pescara have already lost 6 times this season and they face a Parma side buoyant after their victory in Rome, they should take all 3 points again here.
Bologna v Udinese, 14:00 - Draw
Despite being beaten 7 times this season and sitting second bottom Bologna have put in some strong performances in recent weeks, they meet a Udinese side that is slowly finding its feet but may well have to settle for a point away from home.
Catania v Lazio, 14:00 - Away Win
Both teams drew in mid week and will be looking to return to winning ways. Lazio's attacking flair is certain to test a Catania defence that has been leaking goals and that could be the key to this one.
Fiorentina v Cagliari, 14:00 - Home Win
Cagliari have been the surprise team of this season but they will suffer defeat here against a Fiorentina side that are going places. Especially as striker Stevan Jovetic continues in good form.
Napoli v Torino, 14:00 - Home Win
Napoli look set to bounce back from their mid week setback against Torino. Torino have proven themselves hard to break down this season, drawing 5 of their games but Napoli should have enough attacking prowess to overcome them.
Sampdoria v Atalanta, 14:00 - Draw
Both teams lost their last games and will be keen to avoid a repeat. That sets this one up for a trappy affair with few goals, a draw seems most likely.
Siena v Genoa, 14:00 - Draw
Both teams are struggling and both lost their last games. Siena are stronger at home than away but Genoa will prove hard to break down. A frustrating night for both sides sees them share the spoils
Roma v Palermo, 19:45 - Home Win
Roma are the most unpredictable team in Italy, possibly in Europe. Their attacking talents are up their with the top teams in the division but defensively they are poor. They have conceded 6 in their last 2 games and Palermo will fancy their chances against such a leaky outfit. However Palermo have won just one game this season and the attacking prowess of Roma should be too much for them to handle.
Selected Match Betting:
Roma, Napoli, Fiorentina, Lazio, Parma & Juve - All To Win : 35/1
Fiorentina V Cagliari - Jovetic To Score First : 100/30
Napoli V Torino - Napoli to win 4-0 : 18/1
Enjoy The Games!
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