Lazio v AC Milan predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Lazio v AC Milan predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	20/10/2012 20:45	full time result	Draw	3.35	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ian

LAZIO v AC MILAN PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Lazio are favourites to win this match on the basis of a much better start to the season. They are currently in 3rd place while AC Milan are 11th after four defeats in their first seven matches. Milan have won one of just three away matches this season to date while Lazio have won all but one of three home matches completed this season. Form from last season may be more significant and Milan finished two places and 18 points above their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these two teams this season have produced 32 goals at an average of marginally less than two and a half per game.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Lazio beat Pescara 3-0 in their latest match but had less than half the possession which suggests they make effective use of the ball in attacking areas of the field. In a recent goalless draw at Tottenham Hotspurs in the Europa League Lazio looked like a competent outfit that can keep the ball well and restrict their opponents to few chances. Miroslav Klose, the German international, is a key player and a proven goal scorer at the highest level. Milan’s last result was a 0-1 defeat to Inter in the Milan Derby. They had the ball for 67% of the time but that dominance did not produce a goal. Brazilian striker Robhino is a key player but he is yet to score in the league this season.

LAZIO - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

AC Milan have made a poor start to the season for a team of their ability and pedigree. They are regular winners of Serie A so the pressure is on the coach especially after losing to Inter in the Milan Derby. Their current league position may not be a fair reflection of their overall ability and they are good enough to avoid defeat against Lazio. That side have lost a home match this season and they may mot be able to penetrate the Milan defence on more than a handful of occasions and a single goal could be their tally. AC Milan can score a goal in this game so backing both teams to score and the draw are the best options.

Take the draw at 3.35 with Pinnacle Sports.

LAZIO - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The most likely outcome of this game is a draw so AC Milan make some appeal with any kind of start. Their league position appears to be a false indication of their class and this is an important match in which to avoid defeat. They lost narrowly at home to city rivals Inter and a draw at Lazio would be a good response to that reverse. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Pinnacle Sports are 1.83 for Milan +0.25.

LAZIO - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

A relatively tight game is anticipated with a cautious first half and few chances. The first goal could be as late as the second half and whoever scores first may then try to sit on the lead but an equalising goal is lkely. The statistics in recent matches involving these two sides point to a low-scoring draw and less than two goals.

Its 1.8 for less than three goals with Stan James.