Juventus v Atalanta predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Juventus v Atalanta predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	16/12/2012 15:00	full time result	Juventus win	1.28	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Ian

JUVENTUS v ATALANTA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This match looks like providing another home banker on this week’s schedule. Juventus won the league last season without losing a match. They have been unable to maintain that level this season but they have still lost just two games and are the current league leaders by four points. Atalanta's seven defeats have been offset by the same number of wins and that solid return means they are currently 10th of 20 teams, so not challenging for a place in Europe or struggling against relegation. Juventus are nine places and 17 points ahead of their opponents at the weekend. Matches involving these sides have produced an average of marginally more than 2.5 goals per game, though Juventus home games average more than three goals per game.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

The Juventus manager appears to be getting the balance right with regards his striking options. Juventus have led the Serie A standings all season and are second top scorers in the league with 33 goals from 15 games. Andrea Pirlo is the playmaker in midfield and he was highly effective playing for Italy in Euro2012, especially against England. The Juventus back line coped with Chelsea’s threat in the Champions League and they should be similarly at ease against Atalanta in this match. Atalanta won their recent match at Sampdoria but that side are on a poor run of form but even managed to have more than 50% of the ball. The pattern of play should be towards the Atalanta goal and that side will have to use a limited amount of possession effectively to create any openings.

JUVENTUS - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Juventus are short priced favourites to win this match and sometimes there is no value in ignoring the obvious. Juventus have actually lost two of their last six matches but they were against sides at a higher level than Atalanta. Juventus have lost one of eight matches played at home but Atalanta are not good enough to make that two home losses for Juventus. Atalanta’s win last weekend followed a run of three defeats and another defeat is expected in this match. On season long and current form Juventus cannot be opposed in this match from which they should pick up maximum points.

Take the 1.28 for Juventus with Betsson.

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JUVENTUS - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Juventus have scored 16 goals in 8 home matches this season and they should be able to maintain that average against Atalanta. The home side have conceded just five goals at home this season so Atalanta may struggle to score and both teams not to score is an interesting bet. Atalanta are conceding at a rate of almost two goals per game away from home which suggests Juventus should be backed conceding one goal. A win by any margin for Juventus means this will not be a losing bet and if they win by more than one it becomes a successful trade.Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Back Juventus -1 at 1.43 with Pinnacle Sports.

JUVENTUS - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

The key to the number of goals in this match is whether Atalanta can score. Juventus on current form can score at least once and they could score three and take the tally of goals above two. In effect there are two chances of the number of goals exceeding two, goals just scored by Juventus or a consolation from Atalanta. That side generally score away from home and they could do that but still lose but in any case the final tally of goals should be more then two. Juventus have the joint best home defensive record in Serie A but even if that form is maintained they will be able to create enough chances to score at least two goals.

188Bet go 1.73 for over 2.5 goals.