Italian Serie A
2009-12-12 - Bari vs Juventus
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:This is a must win match for Juventus if not Ciro Ferrara could lose his job, that is how important this match is for the visitors. Last Saturday Juventus was top of the world, having conquered great rivals Inter and reopened the title race.
However, in midweek, everything fell apart and they were beaten by Bayern Munich and they were humiliated in the most humiliating fashion at home. The 4-1 defeat has blown Juventus plans for the season out the water and put question marks beside the names of Ferrara and big money signings Diego and Felipe Melo after they were booed off the pitch by fans.
Club President Jean Claude-Blanc has come out in defence of his Coach but the rest of the board members are not happy. Whether Ferrara’s job is on the line or not, this is a very important match for Juventus. They must build on the win and prove they have the consistency to challenge for the Scudetto.
But their opponents today will be more than happy to see them fall. New boys Bari have excelled with a combination of experience on the bench and youth on the field. Veteran tactician Giampiero Ventura has placed his trust in young centre-backs Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Ranocchia, who have repaid him by making Bari's backline the third strongest in Serie A.
But Bari were beaten in their last match and Napoli needed two sendings off and a late winner to snatch a 3-2 win off their fellow Southerners at the San Paolo.
For Juventus, this stadium - the San Nicola, holds a special significance for the them, as it was here that they clinched the 2005-06 Scudetto, which was later revoked and awarded to Inter – with a win over Reggina. Bari have lost just once there this campaign so it will not be easy for Juventus.
As for the team news, the home side will miss defenders Ranocchia and Alessandro Parisi after their sendings off in Naples, Mariano Donda, Matteo Paro, Vitali Kutuzov, Antonio Langella, Salvatore Masiello and Vladimir Koman are injured and will play no part in today's match.
For Juventus, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Giorgio Chiellini, Gigi Buffon and Momo Sissoko, are out injured.
Take Juventus to get the win here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Juventus to win 1-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Juventus to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Juventus and give the 1/2 ball away.
