Italian Serie A
2009-04-25 - A.C Fiorentina vs A.S Roma
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:This is the match of the week as Roma's bid to qualify for next season's Champions League rest on this match if they can beat Fiorentina in this fixture. Roma who managed to beat Leece last weekend were fortunate as both Fiorentina as well as Genoa were beaten last weekend that allowed them to move within five points of the fourth spot.
At the moment, only three points separates Fiorentina and A.S Roma. Neither side will be pleased with the draw so you can expect both sides to go all out for the win here. Even though Genos were ebaten at home to Lazio last weekend, they are still nevertheless the likeliest candidate to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Genoa travels to Bologna this weekend and will be confident of getting maximum points as the hosts have lost three of their last five games 4-1. That means Fiorentina and Roma will be determined to get all three points here rather than settle for a draw here.
Despite the fact that Fiorentina were beaten by Udinese last Sunday, their form is still marginally better than that of A.S Roma. Prior to that defeat they had won three matches in a row and had appeared to left Roma behind until they were beaten by Udinese.
What was evident in the defeat against Udinese was their poor organization in midfield. The absence of Riccardo Montolivo and Felipe Melo was felt as they looked lost in the midfield department. Montolivo should start this match but Melo sits out as he still has another of his suspension to go.
As for A.S Roma, despite the number of injuries and casualties they have, they still managed to get all three maximum points in their last match. Artur will once again start in goal as Doni is still out injured. Christian Panucci is expected to pair up with Souleymane Diamoutene in the middle of defence.
Roma's defence has been awful in recent times as they have conceded as many as 13 goals in their last five matches alone.
Nevertheless still take A.S Roma to get the points when it matters most and take them to get the unlikely win here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
A.S Roma to win 1-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take A.S Roma to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take A.S Roma and accept the 1/4 ball here.
