Italian Serie A
2012-09-29 - Juventus FC vs A.S Roma
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Match of the week as Roma travels to Juventus for what could be the biggest game of their season to date. Juventus, in their last match kept their unbeaten record but had to settled for a draw when they faced Fiorentina. No doubt that they were second best against Fiorentina, creating few chances during the scoreless draw. Stand-in Coach Massimo Carrera gave credits to Fiorentina and said that Juventus were not their usual self as they lost their 100% to the season.
Now they will face Roma and Zdenek Zeman, coach of Roma who has fired verbakl shots at Juventus for years will hope to get the win against the leaders here. One thing for certain is that Zeman's unpopularity with Juventus will make this match a highl yexplosive encounter.
Antonio Conte will name a strong side in view of Shakhtar Donetsk’s visit next week, following recent rotation in the side. Simone Pepe and Simone Padoin remain out of the side though. Meanwhile, Luca Marrone is set to replace Leonardo Bonucci after he played through an injury in Florence.
Roma – who were handed a 3-0 win versus Cagliari after their match was never played due to the home side allowing season tickets holders in, failed to win at home when they could only get a draw at home against Sampdoria in midweek. Francesco Totti’s first goal of the season gave Roma the lead, but the visitors found an equaliser after a Maarten However, Zeman stood up for his goalkeeper and noted he was happy overall with Roma’s performance mistake. Nevertheless, Zeman stood up for his goalkeeper and noted he was happy overall with Roma’s performance. Their results have been inconsistent but they will be able to say that they have managed to beat Inter already so far this season.
Zeman has stated that he will retain Stekelenburg in goal, while reserve goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont is out injured. Miralem Pjanic will also miss the trip, and Dodo is out for four weeks. Meanwhile, Pablo Osvaldo is set to start in attack instead of Mattia Destro.
Juventus have dominated when these sides met in Turin for the past 79 meetings. Last season Juventus beat Roma 4-0. And Zeman has only left Turin with three points once when he was with Lazio in the 1994-1995 season.
Possible lineups
Juventus : Buffon; Barzagli, Marrone, Chiellini; Caceres, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah; Matri, Vucinic
A.S Roma : Stekelenburg; Piris, Burdisso, Castan, Balzaretti; Bradley, De Rossi, Florenzi; Lamela, Osvaldo, Totti
Predictions :
Go for Total Goals Under 2 1/2 for this match and don't expect many goals.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Total Goals Under 3
BEST BETTING TIP :
Main BET :Go for Total Goals Under 3
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Juventus and give the 3/4 ball.
