Italian Serie A
2012-02-05 - Genoa vs S.S Lazio
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Both sides comes into this match in high confidence. Genoa having won their last three home games while Lazio recently defeated A.C Milan in their last match.
Coach Pasquale Marino who came into the Genoa team to replaced Alberto Malesani and he then brought in the likes of Alberto Gilardino, Davide Biondini and ex-Lazio man Giuseppe Sculli. For Sculli this match will be special as he will face his former team mates a week after leaving Lazio.
The new set-up certainly seems to be working, as in the three games started by Gilardino and Rodrigo Palacio together, Genoa have scored nine goals.
Meanwhile, Edy Reja stated he was disappointed to land a new striker most notably Keisuke Hoda which they were hoping to bring into the side.
Instead, Djibril Cissè, Sculli, Simone Del Nero, Guglielmo Stendardo, Juan Pablo Carrizo and Cavanda all departed with just Emiliano Alfaro (who is injured) and Antonio Candreva coming in during the January transfer window.
However Lazio needs to be applauded as despite a huge injury lists which included the likes of Cristian Brocchi, Libor Kozak, Stefano Mauri, Andre Dias, Lorik Cana, Stephen Makinwa and Alfaro, Lazio were able to shock Milan 2-0 in midweek.
That was their first Serie A win over Milan in 14 years and was achieved without top scorer Miroslav Klose! The good news is that the German hitman is fit again for this fixture and partners Tommaso Rocchi upfront.
For the hosts, Marco Rossi and Miguel Veloso are stil injury doubts, while Luca Antonelli and Cesare Bovo are definitely out of this match. Genoa will be well rested as their midweek game with Atalanta was postponed due to snow.
As for past meetings, Lazio have an amazing record at Marassi, as they are unbeaten here since a 1-0 result on March 8, 1992. That was followed by five wins and two draws away to Genoa, all in Serie A.
Interestingly, Genoa have not played out a Serie A draw since their 2-2 at Juventus on October 10, winning six and losing seven at the Marassi.
Team News :
Genoa Team News :
Genoa go into this game with Marco Rossi and Miguel Veloso as injury doubts, while Luca Antonelli and Cesare Bovo are definitely sidelined.
Lazio Team News :
Lazui have an injury crisis that continues to rule out Cristian Brocchi, Libor Kozak, Stefano Mauri, Andre Dias, Lorik Cana, Stephen Makinwa and Alfaro.
Miroslav Klose is fit again for this fixture and partners Tommaso Rocchi – above all because there are no real alternatives.
Possible lineups
Genoa : Frey; Mesto, Granqvist, Kaladze, Moretti; Jankovic, Kucka, Biondini, Sculli; Gilardino, Palacio
Lazio : Marchetti; Konko, Biava, Diakitè, Radu; Gonzalez, Ledesma, Lulic; Hernanes; Klose, Rocchi
Predictions :
Go for Lazio to get the win here after beating Milan 2-0 in their last match and continue their great record at the Marassi.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Genoa 0-1 Lazio
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for Lazio to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Main Bet :
Take Lazio with LEVEL BALL handicap not to lose here.
Take Lazio with LEVEL BALL handicap not to lose here.
