Atalanta v Parma predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Atalanta v Parma predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	08/12/2012 18:00	full time result	Draw	3.2	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ian

ATALANTA v PARMA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This is an intriguing fixture as it brings together two closely matched sides, a home team just below mid table and an away team in the top half of the current standings. Atalanta have made a solid start to the season and seven defeats have been offset by six wins and two draws. There current standing takes into account a deduction of two points at the start of the season. Parma have exactly the same number of wins, draws and losses after 15 games. Consequently the away side are three places and two points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these sides are averaging exactly 2.5 goals per game. That figure is above three when respective home and away matches are considered.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Atalanta won their recent match at Sampdoria but that side are on a poor run of form but even managed to have more than 50% of the ball. The pattern of play should be towards the Parma goal and that side will have to use a limited amount of possession effectively to create any openings.. Parma had 58% of the possession in their recent home match, a 2-1 win also against Sampdoria. Their opponents had just one shot on target which suggests Parma were effective in not allowing conceded possession to bring about goal scoring opportunities for their opponents. Parma lost to Lazio last weekend, despite having more possession and creating more shooting opportunities.

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ATALANTA - PARMA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Atalanta have the worst three match form in Serie A, after three defeats followed a run of three consecutive victories. They have already lost three times at home this season against sides of similar ability to the visitors at the weekend. However, Parma have won just one of eight matches played away from home this season to date. Only Catania have won fewer matches on the road. Parma have lost two of their last five matches but the form guidelines suggest they can avoid defeat against Atalanta. The relevant facts and statistics suggest a draw is the most likely outcome of this match.

Back the draw at 3.2 with Betsson.

ATALANTA - PARMA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Parma have the relatively better form and ability to avoid defeat in this match. A fourth consecutive win can be avoided by Atalanta but they may not create enough chances to establish a winning supremacy. The facts indicate a stalemate which means Parma should be backed with a head start of one goal. This only becomes a losing bet if Atalanta win for the first time in four matches. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Parma can be backed +1 at 1.27 with Stan James.

ATALANTA - PARMA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Atalanta have scored just eight goals in seven home matches this season and have conceded two more which means the scoring rate is less than 2.5 goals per game. Parma have not been prolific scorers on the road but have conceded on average almost two goals per game. However, Atalanta's scoring record suggests this average will not be maintained and in any case the final tally should be less than three goals.

BetVictor go 1.75 for over 2.5 goals.