Catania v AC Milan predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Catania v AC Milan predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	30/11/2012 20:45	full time result	Draw	3.35	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ian

CATANIA v AC MILAN PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Catania have made a solid start to the season and are currently in the top half of the table. Five defeats have been offset by as many wins and four draws. Their home form is the fourth best in Italy this season and only one side has beaten them at their own ground. AC Milan moved into the top half of the table after beating Juventus at home last week. This was Juventus’s first away defeat for more than one season so it was a fine result for Milan. A penalty in the first half was enough to secure the points. However Milan have won just one of six away matches played this season to date. Consequently Catania are one point and as many places above their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these sides have produced on average 2.75 goals per game this season.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Catania lost their recent match at Inter, despite having almost 49% of the possession. They appeared to have a problem in using the ball effectively to create goal scoring opportunities. However, that theory was dismissed after a stunning 4-0 defeat of Lazio at home, a game in which their share of possession was 39%. They had a goalless draw in their recent away match at Cagliari last weekend, conceding the majority of the possession but limiting their opponents to just four shots on goal. AC Milan are now getting their season back on track after an indifferent start and were at their best in beating Chievo 5-1 three weeks ago, with five different players scoring the goals. Milan had more than 63% of the ball in beating Chievo so the shots on target and goals reflected the balance of play. Milan also beat defending champions Juventus in their last home match, creating the one successful scoring opportunity from just 39% of the ball.

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CATANIA - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Only Fiorentina and Napoli have won more points at home than Catania this season. They have won five of seven matches played at home and another match was drawn. Only two teams have a worse away record than Catania so it is clear where they are most strong. Milan have won one of six away matches this season but have avoided defeat four times in total. On the back of the significant win against Juventus Milan can avoid defeat in this match but Catania’ home form points to a drawn match. After a poor run Milan have now lost only once in their last six fixtures and a continuation of that level of form can see them avoid defeat against Catania.

Take the 3.35 with Betsson for a draw.

CATANIA - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The respective home and away record of these sides points to a stalemate and a sharing of the points. Catania are difficult to beat at home while Milan are on a decent run of form. The away side can avoid defeat which means they can be backed with a start of one half a goal. That becomes a winning bet if AC Milan do not lose, either by winning or drawing this match. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Back AC Milan at 1.36 with Stan James for +0.5

CATANIA - AC MILAN PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Catania have scored 13 goals in seven home matches and are conceding at less than one goal per game. That equates to an average of about 2.75 goals per game at their own stadium. Ac Milan have scored and conceded 11 goals in their away matches, at an average of almost two goals per game. The combined scoring and conceding records for these sides suggest both teams can score and a final tally of goals of at least three. In any case matches involving these sides are averaging more than two goals per game in the current season.

Pinnacle Sports quote 2.09 for over 2.5 goals.