Italian Serie A
2012-12-08 - AS Roma vs AC Fiorentina
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Roma are seeking their fourth consecutive win when they play host to a Fiorentina side that have failed to win in their last two games heading into this match.
Roma have beaten the likes of Pescara, Torino and Siena and now will be going for their fourth win against Fiorentina. Their good run has seen them climbed to sixth in the standings. Now they are just three points behind today's opponents iin Fiorentina. Roma have only conceded just one goal in their last three matches which is a fine effort from them. Should Roma get the win here that it would also open up the race for the Champions League places.
Roma will have the return of first choice goalkeeper in Maarten Stekelenburg available to them here. Top goal scorer Erik Lamela is the biggest absentee through injury, but captain Francesco Totti will start this match.
Meanwhile Fiorentina had to play to two 2-2 draws in recent games against Torino and Sampdoria. That has caused them to slip further behind the title race behind teams such as Juventus, Napoli and Inter. Their two draws has ended their fine run of six wins, and has seen them lose their distance with the top sides ahead of them. Fiorentina will be hoping to get a win here and close the gap on Inter who sits on third spot with just two points advantage over them.
However Montella will continue to miss the services of Stevan Jovetic and Adem Ljajic in attack. Meanwhile, midfielder David Pizarro is unlikely to feature after a family bereavement saw him return to Chile in midweek.
Last season Fiorentina won this match 2-1, expect Roma to get the win here today.
Predictions :
Go for Roma to win and give the 1/2 ball here.
The Pick :
Roma 2-1 Fiorentina
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Roma to win
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Go for A.S Roma and give the 1/2 ball here.
