Fiorentina v Sampdoria

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Fiorentina v Sampdoria Serie A Italy, Italy	02/12/2012 20:45	full time result	Draw	1.5	Bet at Ladbrokes
Betting prediction was written by Ian

FIORENTINA v SAMPDORIA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Fiorentina have won five of their last six matches and no team in Serie A have won more points in this run of fixtures. They are currently in a Champions League position and another win could take them to second place, depending on other results. Sampdoria were deducted one point at the start of the season for alleged match fixing but they would still be in the same league position without that handicap. They have made a solid start to the season and are just below halfway in the current standings. They are in a similar position when only away matches are considered. Consequently Fiorentina are eight places and twelve points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these sides have produced 73 goals at an average of more than 2.5, with a similar average for respective home and away matches.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

During Fiorentina’s five match winning run they had a greater share of possession in all but one game. That sequence is likely to be maintained against a Sampdoria side who are struggling to keep the ball and create goal scoring opportunities. Fiorentina come into this match on the back of a fine win at AC Milan recently. That home side are performing well below their best but it was still a good result for Fiorentina to take maximum points at Milan. Sampdoria shared possession with Atalanta at home recently but lost that match. They will have to be more efficient in use of possession against Fiorentina. After fourteen games the side have already used nine different players in midfield which makes the goals of Maxi Lopez more significant. Sampdoria had just 38% of the possession in losing to Palermo and had just three shots on target.

FIORENTINA - SAMPDORIA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Sampdoria have won their last two matches following a run of four consecutive defeats. However, they have lost four away matches this season and against sides not at the same level or position in the table as Fiorentina. That side have won six of seven matches played at home this season to date and are one of just three sides that are unbeaten at their own ground. Sampdoria are on a decent run of form in the context of their overall position in the table but avoiding defeat may be beyond them against Fiorentina. The home side drew their last match against away to Torino but can get their season back on track by beating Sampdoria at the weekend. If you like Fiorentina you can get 1.5 with Ladbrokes. Good odds when you take their free bet of up to £50 into consideration. A free bet is a promotion where the bookmaker allows you to bet absolutely free. Be sure to use the FB50 promotion code if you go for it.

Fiorentina are 1.5 with Ladbrokes.

FIORENTINA - SAMPDORIA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Fiorentina have scored 15 goals in seven matches played at home this season to date. They have conceded just three times at home and no side has a better defensive record at their own ground. Fiorentina should be able to maintain their scoring average against Sampdoria, a team that are unlikely to score in this match. Sampdoria have conceded 12 times away from home in seven matches. Therefore, the relevant statistics point to a winning margin of more than one goal for Fiorentina which means they can overcome a handicap of one goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

188Bet go 1.83 for Fiorentina -1.

FIORENTINA - SAMPDORIA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

On current form Fiorentina can score two goals and win this match with a convincing supremacy. This is a match in which both teams can score which means Fiorentina are tipped to score more than two goals. Even without a contribution from Sampdoria the final tally of goals should exceed two if Fiorentina continue their fine run of home form and goal scoring in front of their own supporters.

Back under 2.5 goals at 1.93 with BetVictor.