Panathinaikos v Lazio predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Panathinaikos v Lazio predictions Europa League Uefa, International	25/10/2012 21:05	full time result	Lazio win	2.4	Bet at Stan James
Betting prediction was written by Ian

PANATHINAIKOS v LAZIO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Panathinaikos are currently 13th of 16 teams in the Greek League and only one point above the relegation places. They are scoring at a rate of just over 1.5 goals per match but less than one in home matches. Lazio are currently third in Serie A in Italy and have won their last four matches, which includes a home game against Maribor in the Europa League. They have scored three goals in each of their last two matches and league games involving them this season have averaged almost three goals per game.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

The Greek side are not having the majority of the play in their league matches to date and that is reflected in a poor scoring rate and points return. Lazio are good enough to dominate possession in this game and keep the ball for long periods. The Italian side beat Pescara 3-0 in their latest away 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

PANATHINAIKOS - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Current league form and standings point to an away win in this match. In the early weeks of the season Lazio have proven to be one of the best teams in Italy while Panathanaikos are struggling in the Greek League. Lazio beat AC Milan at home in their last league match and in the context of this match that is strong form. They beat Pescara easily in their last away match and a continuation of that level of form on the road can see them win this match in Greece.

Take the 2.4 with Stan James for a Lazio win.

PANATHINAIKOS - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The most recent statistics suggest the home side will not score in this match so a bet on Lazio to win to nil makes some appeal or both teams not to score. Lazio’s most recent form away from home suggests this is a match that can be won with supremacy of more than one goal. Panathanaikos’s scoring record at home this season is poor so keeping the score down could be the best they can expect in this game. beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Back Lazio -1.25 at 2.95 with Betfair.

PANATHINAIKOS - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Correct score bettors may consider a 2-0 for Lazio as the home side are unlikely to score and Lazio can score at least once. However, one goal could be enough to win this game and once a lead is achieved Lazio may be happy to sit back and defend that advantage. Even a two goal winning margin will keep the total goals below three and that is the recommended bet in this market.

Pinnacle Sports go 1.72 for less than three goals.