Bologna v Lazio predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Bologna v Lazio predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	10/12/2012 21:00	full time result	Lazio win	2.5	Bet at Stan James
Betting prediction was written by Ian

BOLOGNA v LAZIO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This match looks like providing one of the away bankers of the schedule. Lazio have made a decent start to the season and are currently 5th after 15 matches. Bologna have already lost nine times in as many matches and even at this stage of the season look like being involved in the relegation issues. They would actually be in the relegation places but for the deduction of six points from Siena for alleged match fixing. Consequently Lazio are 11 places and 14 points ahead of their opponents on Monday. Lazio have lost just one of their last six matches while Bologna have won twice over a similar spell. These sides’ games are averaging just over 2.5 goals per game but Lazio’s average is almost three per game.

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Bologna had a relatively decent result in their recent home match, a draw against Udinese. They had just 41% of the possession which was used effectively to create as many clear scoring chances as their opponents. Bologna lost their away match at Torino and despite having 53% of possession did not manage one shot on target and were outscored in the corner count. It is 12 years since Lazio won the Serie A title and the current side do not appear to be good enough to break that streak. Despite the goals of Miroslav Klose they lack a creative side and this deficiency has been illustrated in the two goalless draws against Spurs in the Europa League. Lazio were comprehensively beaten by Catania in their recent away match, a 4-0 result which contradicted the relative form of both sides. Lazio had 61% of the possession which is a massive share for any away team but even more surprising in a match that was easily lost.

BOLOGNA - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Despite some limitations in attack Lazio have won three of their last four matches and are now in a position to qualify for the Europa League. The objective will be to break into the top three and get into the Champions League but the sides above them look equipped to maintain their current positions. Bologna have won three times at home this season but the average standard of the opposition would be below that of Lazio. That side have won and lost three times on the road this season and they can enhance that record by picking up all three points at Bologna. Lazio are unbeaten in four matches and they are capable of maintaining that run at least when they visit Bologna.

Lazio can be backed at 2.5 with Stan James.

BOLOGNA - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Lazio look the most likely winners of this match so the key issue in assessing the Asian Handicap markets is the potential margin of victory. Bologna have conceded nine goals in seven home matches which indicates they rarely lose by more than one goal at their own stadium. Lazio have a similar scoring average away from home and these facts point to a win by the narrowest of margins. Both teams to score is an interesting bet but in any case Lazio should be able to cover a handicap of one half a goal with a winning margin of a single goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Pinnacle Sports quote Lazio -0.5 at 2.58.

BOLOGNA - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

This looks like another potentially high scoring game and correct score bettors may consider a final result of 2-1 to Lazio. That sides’ matches do average more then three goals per game but Bologna’s defensive record at home is better than average and they can limit the supremacy to a single goal. However, Bologna generally score at least once at home and Lazio may have to score more than once to secure the points. In any case the final tally of goals should be greater than two.

Take 2.2 with BetVictor for more than two goals.