Genoa v Fiorentina predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Genoa v Fiorentina predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	01/11/2012 20:45	full time result	Genoa win	3.44	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ian

GENOA v FIORENTINA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This looks an intriguing and evenly matched game as it brigs together a home side that are in the bottom half of the table and opponents currently fifth in the standings after nine games. Fiorentina are nine places and six points ahead of their rivals on Thursday evening. The away side’s matches have produced exactly two goals per game while matches involving Genoa have seen almost 2.5 successful strikes on average in each match. The average is almost three goals when only respective home and away matches are considered.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

For Genoa Marco Borriello is a key player. He last scored in their recent home game, a 1-1 draw with Palermo, in which they had a relatively low share of the ball for a home team that avoided defeat. Genoa will have more scoring opportunities in this match and will have to use a projected high share of the ball efficiently if they are to score a goal. In losing to Roma in their last match Genoa had a 33% share of the ball but scored twice. Fiorentina’s most recent away result was a draw against Chievo in a match that saw them create more chances than the opposition despite seeing less of the ball.

GENOA - FIORENTINA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Genoa have won just one of five matches played at home this season to date. They have already lost twice at home this season and have conceded two more goals than they have scored. Their most recent fixture at their own stadium resulted in a draw against Palermo, a side 10 places below Foirentina in the current standings. Conversely Fiorentina have failed to win any of their four away matches this year. They are scoring at an average of one goal per game on the road. On the balance of the form a home win is anticipated in this match but a low scoring game is expected.

Back Genoa at 3.44 with Pinnacle Sports.

GENOA - FIORENTINA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Genoa’s home form is better than Fiorentina’s away form and on that basis a home win is the suggested bet. However, respective scoring records point to a minimum margin of victory and correct score bettors may consider a final score of 1-0. Genoa’s home win this season have came against a side with comparable away results to Fiorentina. Genoa can be backed conceding one half a goal and any win would make this a profitable trade. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Take the 3.09 with BetVictor for Genoa -0.5.

GENOA - FIORENTINA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Neiter side are prolific scorers and Fiorentina in particular are below average for goals scored on the road. Genoa have scored seven goals in five home matches and that average is unlikely to be enhanced against Fiorentina. This game could well be settled by one goal and in any case backing less than three goals is the suggestion in this market.

Stan James quote 1.72 for over 2.5 goals.