Italian Serie A
2012-12-16 - Napoli vs Bologna
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Napoli are currently unbeaten at the San Paolo this season, with only Milan and Torino managing to avoid a defeat there this season.
Bologna meanwhile have only managed one win away from home this season and that was the 3-2 win over Roma. They did however managed to get a draw when the sides clashed here last season.
Napoli who were beaten by Inter Milan last weekend will want to get back to winning ways quickly. The defeat was one in five matches with three wins and a draw to show as well. The defeat meant they are now five points behind leaders Juventus.
Coach Walter Mazzarri has a full strength squad to pick from for this match but his opposite number Stefano Pioli has more concerns.
Frederik Sorensen is banned and will likely be replaced by Daniele Portanova, who returns after serving his suspension.
Midfielder Diego Perez is doubtful, with Henry Gimenez, Robert Acquafresca, Gianluca Curci, Cesare Natali and Filippo Lombardi all out of this clash.
Bologna did managed a creditable goalless draw with Lazio and Pioli feels his side are beginning to improve after a difficult period.
Interestingly, the two teams will meet again on Wednesday night in the Coppa Italia.
Possible lineups
Napoli : De Sanctis; Gamberini, Cannavaro, Britos; Maggio, Behrami, Inler; Zuniga; Hamsik; Insigne, Cavani
Bologna: Agliardi; Antonsson, Portanova, Cherubin; Garics, Pazienza, Taider, Morleo; Diamanti, Kone; Gilardino
Predictions :
Go for Napoli to win and clear the 1 1/4 ball.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Napoli 3-1 Bologna
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Napoli to win.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Go for Napoli and give the -1 1/4 ball handicap away.
