Italian Serie A
2009-09-13 - Genoa vs Napoli
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Genoa comes into this match with two wins from two matches and both sides after investing heavy in the transfer market in the summer are reaping the rewards. Genoa were leading the standings and have also qualified for the Europa League where they will start next week.
Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to make changes for the home side in view of their Europa League game and also their injuries in the side. Upfront Lucho Figueroa has done well in the absence of Sergio Floccari, Raffaele Palladino and Hernan Crespo. He is expected to start with Rodrigo Palacio and Giuseppe Sculli in attack.
The likes of Ivan Juric joins Bosko Jankovic and Salvatore Bocchetti will miss out as they are out injured. Domenico Criscito is exopected to move up to wide midfield to allow for Sokratis Papastathopoulos at the back.
Napoli comes into this match after beating Livorno 3-1, but that was just Roberto Donadoni's third win in 13 games in charge of the side. Fabio Quagliarella has been a good buy after he scored two goals in that match. His striking partner Ezequiel Lavezzi has not shown his full potential yet. Jesus Datolo was on target for Argentina in midweek, but has not played to his true capabilities for Napoli yet. It ould be that he is playing in a wide role that does not suit him well.
This match to some players will almost be like a derby meeting as players such as Hugo Campagnaro, Cristian Maggio and Quagliarella have all played for Sampdoria before.
Last season Genoa came out winners in a 3-2 thrilling win, despite going down to nine players on the field. Marco Rossi and Papastathopoulos were both red carded in the second half but Napoli still did not managed to make a successful comeback then.
Take Genoa to win here and give the 1/2 ball here.
The Pick :
Genoa to win 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Genoa to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Genoa and give the 1/2 ball here.
