Lazio v Atalanta predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Lazio v Atalanta predictions Serie A Italy, Italy	13/01/2013 15:00	full time result	Lazio win	1.62	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Ian

LAZIO v ATALANTA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

This match looks like being one of the home bankers of the weekend as it brings together a side that are second in the league and opponents in the bottom half of the table. Atalanta would be a place better off but for being deducted two points for match fixing at the start of the season. Lazio have lost four of 19 matches played this season to date and those reverses have been offset by twelve wins and three draws. Atalanta have lost exactly half of the 19 matches they have played in the current campaign and drawn three. Consequently, Lazio are 11 places and 17 points ahead of the team they play on Sunday. In terms of goals scored and conceded matches involving these sides are below average with similar numbers when only respective home and away matches are considered.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Lazio won their recent match away to Sampdoria. They had 51% of the possession and created most chances but were outscored in the corner count by their opponents. As the home side they should dominate possession against Atalanta and create more scoring opportunities. German international Miroslav Klose is the side’s top scorer and he scored the winning goal in the important match against Inter Milan recently. Atalanta lost at Chievo last weekend, a side just one place above them in the current standings. They had 48% of the possession which suggests an evenly matched game which produced just one decisive goal. Juventus have had more of the ball in every home match played this season and there is no reason to suggest they will not maintain that record against Atalanta.

LAZIO - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

In some cases there is nothing to be gained from ignoring the obvious and this match is an example of that scenario. On all known form guidelines this is a match that Lazio should win so a home win is the most likely outcome of this match. Lazio are now unbeaten in five matches and they are one of just two sides that have not lost a match over that spell. Lazio have the best home record in Serie A this season with only one visiting side able to pick up maximum points in Rome. Atalanta have won just two of 10 matches played away this season and they are unlikely to improve that record against Lazio so a home win is the recommended bet.

Take the 1.62 with William Hill for Lazio to win.

LAZIO - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN ANDICAP PREVIEW

Lazio are expected to beat Atalanta so the issue with regards the Asian Handicap markets is the margin of victory. Lazio have scored on average exactly two goals per game this season but have also conceded nine times on their own ground. Atalanta have scored just seven goals away from home this season so are probably not going to score against Lazio. The home side to win to nil and both teams not to score are interesting bets. Lazio can win this match by at least one goal but the margin of victory may be restricted to a respectable level. Therefore backing Lazio giving up a single goal looks the best bet in the handicap markets.Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Pinnacle Sports quote 2.18 for Lazio -1 goal.

LAZIO - ATALANTA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

With Atalanta not expected to score and Lazio's winning margin likely to be two goals at most this match has the potential to be relatively low scoring. Sides at the level of Atalanta generally do not score when they visit Lazio and Atalanta’s recent scoring record points to a blank on Sunday. Lazio may win by just one decisive goal but in any case the final tally of goals should be less tan two. These side’s last matches produced a total of four goals and that average looks like being maintained in this match.

Back less than three goals at 1.94 with 188Bet.