Italian Serie A
2009-05-17 - Juventus vs Atalanta
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Even though Juventus comes into this match unbeaten in their last four games, but they have only managed to collect 5 points from a possible 18 points at stake.
But for Juventus it could be a blessing that this game is played under closed doors after they lost their appeal against a one-match ban for racist chanting at Mario Balotelli in their last match.
Juventus even though they cannot chase Inter for the title, will want to catch A.C Milan for the second automatic spot to the Champions League. And with Milan losing 2-1 to Atalanta last night, they will look to close the gap in this match.
Juevntus also need to win as Fiorentina is just three points behind them in the standings. Fiorentina is giving a last push having win 6 of their last seven games coming into this match. On top of that Fiorentina have also scored 13 goals and kept two clean sheets in their last two outings.
Juventus knows if they were to drop to fourth position, their prize money would be so much lesser and will restrict their ability to rebuild the team in the summer transfer window. Juventus also know if they finish fourth they have to take part in the preliminary stages of the Champions League and start a month earlier than other teams.
Their opponents comes into this match on a rather inconsistent form. The visitors have won two of their last ten games and they are safe in mid-table with nothing left to fight for this season. As they are clear of relegation and also out of the running for a Europa Spot, their holidays have already started.
Gigi Del Neri looks set to leave the club in the summer and the team seems to have lost any incentive of winning games as can be seen in their last two games losing and drawing them.
But Juventus knows they cannot take Atalanta for granted as the visitors did beat Inter and Roma this season and also beat A.C Milan convincingly.
Take Juventus to win this match and watch out for Vincenzo Iaquinta especially in this match.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
Juventus to win 3-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Juventus to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Juventus and give the 1 1/2 ball here.
