Italian Serie A
2013-05-18 - Sampdoria vs Juventus
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : Italy Serie A
Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Saturday 18th May 2013 – Kickoff time 19:45
Match Preview :
Juventus who are already Champions of Serie A will want to end on a winning note, but Sampdoria will wan to keep a recent unbeaten streak against Juventus in this final match of the season.
Sampdoria is already safe in Serie A after the draw with Catania in the round of 36. Last weekend they were beaten by Lazio going down 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. They are almost on holiday mood and they are also winless in their last ten matches heading into their final game.
But for their coach Delio Rossi he had signed a new two year contract in midweek ahead of this match. He took over from Ciro Ferrara in December and steered the team to safety. His second match saw him masterminded the win over Juventus at the Juventus Stadium.
For Juventus, their 1-1 draw with Cagliari last Saturday meant that they failed to set a new club points record. That means Juve will fall short of the 91-point mark set in 2005-06. The draw with Cagliari ended their nine match winning run and was the was the first goal they’ve conceded since Round 31 against Pescara.
Antonio Conte has refused to speak about his future but instead urged the side to go out with a win in their final match.
Juventus record against Sampdoria is almost identical. Both sides have won 18 matches, with 18 draws. Juventus have scored 64 goals, Sampdoria just one less. However, Sampdoria are on a four-match unbeaten run against the Turin giants and will want to keep that run after tonight.
Team News :
Sampdoria Team News :
Nenad Krsticic has been ruled out, but Lorenzo De Silvestri, Andrea Costa and Jonathan Rossini could play some part in this match. Meanwhile, defender Renan will play no part as he is suspended.
Juventus Team News :
Paul Pogba serves the last match of his suspension, while Nicklas Bendtner, Andrea Barzagli, Simone Pepe and Kwadwo Asamoah are out injured. Andrea Pirlo returns from a one-match suspension.
Possible lineups
Sampdoria: Da Costa; Mustafi, Gastaldello, Castellini; Rodriguez, Poli, Palombo, Obiang, Estigarribia; Eder, Icardi
Juventus: Storari; Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini, Isla, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, De Ceglie; Vucinic, Matri
Prediction:
Go for Juventus and give the 1/2 ball away.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Sampdoria 1-2 Juventus
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Juventus to win here. [Main Bet]
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Juventus and give the 1/2 ball here.
