Inter Milan v Pescara predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Inter Milan v Pescara predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	12/01/2013 20:45	full time result	Draw	6.2	Bet at Pinnacle
Betting prediction was written by Ian

INTER MILAN v PESCARA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This match looks like providing one of the draws of the weekend as it brings together hosts in the top half of the table and opponents that are below halfway at the start of the second half of the season. Inter Milan are now fifth and have fallen three places since the start of December. They have lost six of 19 matches played this season to date. Pescara have won just six times this season and all but one of the six sides that have won fewer are below them in the current standings. Consequently inter Milan are 10 places and 15 points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. In terms of goals these sides are averaging marginally more than 2.5 goals per match. However this average is significantly higher when only Inter Milan’s home matches are considered.

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When Inter Milan beat Juventus before Christmas it appeared they were about to challenge for the title. However, while Juventus have won three of their last five matches Inter have dropped points in four. Inter drew with Genoa in their last home match but they only secured a point with a goal five minutes from the end of the match despite domination the possession. Inter were easily beaten by Udinese last weekend in a match that they seemed to be controlling with 52% of the possession. Only one player has scored three goals for Pescara this season and the forwards have not made a significant contribution. They did win their last home match against Catania, despite having the ball for 47% of the time. They are unlikely to match that share against Inter Milan.

INTER MILAN - PESCARA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Inter Milan have failed to win four of nine matches played at home this season to date. Despite being 5th in the table nine sides have a better home record in Serie A during the current season. Inter Milan have failed to win any of their last three matches and they are now well off the pace in the standings. They are now outside the Champions League qualifying positions and even a win may not take them into the top three. Pescara have won their last two matches so on current form they should be able to avoid defeat. Inter are now 9 points behind league leaders Juventus, even though that side also lost their first match after the winter break. On current form Pescara can defy the odds and earn a point in this match at the weekend.

Back the draw at 6.2 with Pinnacle Sports.

INTER MILAN - PESCARA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Inter Milan are clear favourites to win this match but that is more based on reputation than current form. Three matches without a win means they are unlikely to win the Italian league this season as Juventus appear to be heading for a second successive title. To have any chance of contending this season Inter must win home matches against sides of Pescara’s ability. However, they will struggle to win this match and Pescara look to be playing well enough to avoid deafeat. That means backing Pescara with a start of half a goal is the recommended bet.Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Pescara can be backed with a head start of half a goal at 4.2 with Stan James.

INTER MILAN - PESCARA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Inter Milan’s nine home matches have produced 26 goals so the average is almost three. Pescara’s away matches are also averaging just about three so the statistics suggest this match should involve at least two goals. Pescara are conceding at a rate of two goals per game away from home and that average could be maintained against Inter. Both teams are capable of scoring in this match and a scoring draw is anticipated. In any case the final tally of goals should ne more than two.

Ladbrokes quote 1.53 for over 2.5 goals.