Catania - Lazio predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Catania - Lazio predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	04/11/2012 15:00	full time result	Lazio win	3.2	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ian

CATANIA v LAZIO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Catania have made a solid start to the season and are currently just in the bottom half. Three wins have been offset by four defeats but this season appears to be panning out as one of consolidation, with no threat of regulation or prospects of qualifying for Europe. Lazio will be looking to qualify for next season’s Champions League but they are currently one place and three points out of the automatic spots. Matches involving these sides have produced an average of over 2.5 goals per game and the average is similar when relevant home and away matches are assessed.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

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 recent 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. Catania lost their recent match, at to Inter, despite having almost 49% of the possession. They appear to have a problem in using the ball effectively to create goal scoring opportunities. Gonzalo Bergessio is Catania’a most significant player in attack.

CATANIA - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Catania have the seventh best home record in Italy this season and they have already won three matches on their own ground to date. Only one side has beaten them at home but Catania have yet to host a team as good as Lazio. That side have won three matches from five on the road this season and lost the other two. Lazio beat Pescara 3-0 at Pescara in their last match and a continuation of that form should see them record another away win. Catania are a better side than Pescara so the margin of defeat could be less than three goals.

Back Lazio at 3.2 with Pinnacle Sports.

CATANIA - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

An away win is expected so the issue with regards handicap betting is the margin of victory. Catania are conceding at an average rate of less than one goal at home this season so they could keep the score down to a deficit of one goal. Lazio are not prolific scorers away from home and generally score no more than one goal on their travels. Correct score bettors may consider 1-0 to Lazio but in any case Catania should be backed with a start of more than one goal.Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Catania +1.25 are 1.13 at Stan James.

CATANIA - LAZIO PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Catania’s five home games have seen eleven goals while matches involving Lazio on the road this season to date have produced 13 goals. That means a combined average of well below three goals per game which suggest the final tally will be fewer than 2.5 in a potentially low scoring game.

BetVictor say 1.8 for under 2.5 goals.

CATANIA - LAZIO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: FINAL WORDS

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