Italian Serie A
2013-04-20 - Genoa vs Atalanta
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : Italian Serie A
Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Saturday 20th April 2013 – Kickoff time 17:00
Match Preview :
Genoa's last win was way back in February and they are now in freefall with their last win coming back in mid-February. The home side is now staring at the possibility of relegation despite their Coach, Davide Ballardini, insists his side are ‘not scared of dropping down’.
Genoa are still unhappy after their derby with Sampdoria and while they did come away with a point, this time they will not settle for anything other then all three points. But they will have to accomplish that without their leading striker in Marco Borriello,who has scored nine times already this season as he will be suspended after picking up a yellow card against Samp. Also out will be Juan Vargas who also picked up a booking after coming off the bench.
But Atalanta are not better off as they head into this match. Their leading scorer German Denis, is also unavailable after receiving the marching orders last weekend against Fiorentina. He has scored 15 goals this season and also his side’s leading assist-provider. His presence will be surely felt in this match.
Atalanta are also coming off a heated match against Fiorentina in which they came away without any points. Atalanta were not happy when in the second half Fiorentina were awarded a dubious penalty. Then ten minutes after that Vincenzo Montella’s side scored again and it finished 2-0 to Fiorentina.
However, despite the defeat, Atalanta remain safe in Serie A as there are nine points separating them and the relegation zone.
But for the record, the last time Atalanta won this fixture was way back in 2003.
Possible lineups
Genoa: Frey; Granqvist, Portanova, Manfredini; Pisano, Kucka, Matuzalem, Antonelli, Moretti; Bertolacci, Floro Flores
Atalanta: Consigli; Scaloni, Stendardo, Lucchini, Del Grosso; Giorgi, Cigarini, Bonaventura; Moralez; Livaja
Predictions :
Go for Genoa and give the 1/4 ball here.
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