Italian Serie A
2012-04-29 - Udinese vs S.S Lazio
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Both sides are battling for the Final Champions League spot as Udinese will try to draw level with Lazio in third spot. Udinese though have won only once in their last five games and were beaten by Inter Milan in their last match losing 3-1 at home.
Danilo opened the scoring for them, but Inter scored three times before the break and that was how it ended. Francesco Guidolin admitted his side lost focus in the last 20 minutes before the break. Udinese have not managed consecutive wins since before Christmas and that continued in their last match. Udinese are finding it hard as the season comes to an end, with just one win in nine games, are still in for a chance to finish third however.
As for their team news, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Mauricio Isla, Damiano Ferronetti and Andrea Coda all miss through injury, whilst Antonio Floro Flores sits out due to suspension.
Lazio comes into this match with a defeat to Novara in midweek. They are still the favourite to finish third in the standings however. But that defeat to Novara was their ninth this season and they must get back to their winnings ways if they are to finish third this season.
Lazio has a host of injuries, including star midfielder Hernanes, plus Stephen Makinwa, Senad Lulic, Miroslav Klose, Marius Stankevicius and Cristian Brocchi. Stefan Radu is hoping start but Candreva is suspended.
It should be noted that the the Stadio Fruili, there is little to separate the sides. Both clubs have enjoyed 11 victories, with 10 draws between them. Last season Udinese won this tie with a 2-1 win with an Antonio Di Natale-inspired performance.
Possible lineups
Udinese : Handanovic; Benatia, Danilo, Domizzi; Basta, Pinzi, Pazienza, Asamoah, Pasquale; Torje; Di Natale
Lazio : Marchetti; Konko, Biava, Dias, Scaloni; Cana, Ledesma; Gonzalez, Matuzalem, Mauri; Rocchi
Predictions :
Take Lazio not to lose this tie, and accept the 1/4 ball here.
The Pick :
Udinese 1-1 Lazio
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take the DRAW in this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Go for Lazio and accept the 1/4 ball here.
