Catania v Chievo predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Catania v Chievo predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	18/11/2012 15:00	full time result	Catania win	1.9	Bet at VCbet
Betting prediction was written by Ian

CATANIA v CHIEVO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This is an intriguing fixture as it brings together a home side in the top half of the table and opponents that are just two points above the relegation places. Catania have made a solid start to the season while Chievo are struggling to win matches at this level. Catania are seven places and five points above their opponents at the weekend. Chievo have the worst away record of the entire league and have not avoided defeat in any of their five away matches this season to date. Matches involving these sides have produced 66 goals at an average of exactly 2.5. The average is slightly higher based on respective home and away matches but still significantly below three.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Catania lost their recent match, away to 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 at Cagliari last weekend, conceding the majority of the possession but limiting their opponents to just four shots on goal. Chievo prepare for this fixture on the back of a recent 5-1 defeat away to AC Milan. They were second best in all key departments and a share of the ball of less than 37% was a reflection of the respective standards of the two sides in this match.

CATANIA - CHIEVO PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Catania have a decent record at home, having won four matches from six at their own stadium this season to date. They have beaten sides of superior ability to the visitors at the weekend so they should be able to continue their current run with another home victory. Chievo have lost each of their five away matches this season, scoring just two goals and conceding 14. Catania may not be able to enhance that average but they should have the ability to score at least one goal which could be enough to win this game.

Back Catania at 1.9 with BetVictor.

CATANIA - CHIEVO PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

With Catania tipped to win this match the issue with regards handicap betting is the margin of victory. The relevant statistics suggest Chievo will struggle to score and concede at least once. Catania average almost two goals per home game and the visitors are below average in terms of ability. Correct score bettors may consider 2-0 but in any case Catania are in good enough form at home to cover a handicap of more than one goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Stan James quote 2.85 for Catania -1.25.

CATANIA - CHIEVO PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

The relevant respective home and away goals statistics point to a low scoring game. No side has scored fewer goals than Chievo away from home but they are conceding at an average of almost three goals on the road. However, Catania are not prolific at home which suggests both teams not to score is an interesting bet. In any case the final tally of goals should be less than three.

Back less than three goals at 1.7 with Pinnacle Sports.